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• Thinking about installing Windows 7 on my NB205-N311/W

  Does anyone has installed Windows 7 on a series NB200? What problems are you having? Elements don't work, or don't work well on Windows 7. No problem with the video display when you run video? What is the speed of Windows 7 compared to how it worked in XP.

  Thanks for the help.

  I installed Windows 7 RC on my box with - in the first 2 hours. I have now installed RTM (own) you must make sure that Wifi and Bluetooth are enabled in XP first, then you can do a clean install.

  The only things I installed was the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, the add package and sleep and the prosecution. All these have Windows 7 beta drivers available on the Toshiba site us.

  Oh and I have installed the Version from Dell the ALPS pointing device because they have a version of Windows 7...

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• Thinking about upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8? Consider these things

  Hi all

  If you are thinking about your computer for the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8, there are a few things to consider.

  I hope this information helps you help with a successful upgrade!

• In the mail the bar at the bottom of the Inbox window won't slide up to allow the contents of the selected message appear without double click to open it in a separate window. A thinking about it?

  In the mail the bar at the bottom of the Inbox window won't slide up to allow the contents of the selected message appear without double click to open it in a separate window. A thinking about it? I can't find anything in the preferences that relates. The ability to drag the bar just seems jammed.

  Using El Capitan? If so, in Mail, go to preferences-> look at one and activate the option "use the classic setup."

  

• Currently, PC has viruses that cannot be removed by Mcafee, Avast, etc.. Thinking about upgrading to Windows 7, with a new facility.

  A new installation of Windows 7, Home version will get rid of all viruses?
  If so, do I just trust antivirus Windows 7 or is there another anti-virus (Avast, McAfee, etc.) I can run at the same time which will take care of any future problems?

  There is no "Windows 7 antivirus."  Though is an installation of Windows 7 from XP (which requires a disc format) is almost certainly going to get rid of your current malware problem (there are some "boot sector" virus rare which can survive with a format), you can quickly end up in a similar situation unless you change which seems to be not not very safe computing habits.

  The application named "Windows Defender", which is built into Windows 7 is only an anti-spyware tool (also true of Windows Defender for XP and Vista).  You need an antivirus application as well.  Microsoft Security Essentials is the current Microsoft free antivirus app.  As I understand it, MSE is good enough, although I'd rather pay for ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

  Whatever you choose, only run a real-time antivirus application, although it is perfectly fine to perform periodic analyses to use another tool.  In addition, it is very important to keep your system up-to-date by setting Windows Update runs automatically.  You must keep your applications up to date as well, because the attacks thanks to various applications such as Adobe Acrobat are not unknown.

  You might be interested in reading of the 'response' of MVP Kosh Vorlon in this thread for about a year.

  BTW, System Restore is NOT designed to get rid of a malware infection, and probably will not.

• If I had to format a hard drive, it will delete everythink including windows xp disk if yes I would be able to see all thinking when I turn on my computer, as if that were to happen I could use windows install for install windows xp

  If I had to format a hard drive, it will delete everythink including windows xp disk if yes I would be able to see all thinking when I turn on my computer, as if that were to happen I could use windows install for install windows xp

  Gaara_2k6,
  Welcome to the responses of the Forums.  The short answer to your questions are Yes and no and no.

  Depends on how you format the drive, it will delete everything on the drive.  Now, it may still be recoverable with a software specialist or moving to a data recovery company.

  If you formatted your hard drive you would not be able to start to do anything, because there would be nothing on the startup disk.  With the Windows XP CD or with the recovery media provided by the manufacturer of the PC is the only way to reinstall Windows. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Questions about upgrading Vista to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  Several years ago I got when I was with Windows XP I spoke to Microsoft and said I could use the 64-bit and 32-bit disk on different computers, by using the same product key, but there are certain requirements.  I think the 2 computers were to be in the same place and I was the owner.  I'm a little hazy on the rules, but I know that I learned that I could use both versions 32 and 64 different bits with the same key.  I have a desktop running 64-bit Windows 7 Professional and a laptop running Vista.  Both are registered for me, but the laptop was a gift from our son for the wife who is disabled and never leaves the House except for visits to the doctor.  It comes preinstalled with Vista, but there were so many problems with Vista, Microsoft offers an automatic upgrade to Windows 7 at the time.  I never took advantage of this because Best Buy, where the laptop was purchased, wanted to get paid to do the upgrade.  My wife is now having a lot of trouble with various programs with Vista, I have two disc of Windows 7 Professional, I received directly from Microsoft, a 32-bit and 64-bit.  There is only 1 button, but I learned the upgrade to Windows 7 was supposed to be free.  I have much more knowledge now and can install the update myself, but can I use the 32 bit disc and the very key to do.  Otherwise, I would use the 32-bit disk and get a new key?  Where can I get a new key for the Vista upgrade to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  Several years ago I got when I was with Windows XP I spoke to Microsoft and said I could use the 64-bit and 32-bit disk on different computers, by using the same product key, but there are certain requirements.  I think the 2 computers were to be in the same place and I was the owner.

  This is incorrect information, product key for 1 license 1, 1 computer.

  I'm a little hazy on the rules, but I know that I learned that I could use both versions 32 and 64 different bits with the same key.

  Yes, and you can use it to activate on the same computer architecture.

  I have a desktop running 64-bit Windows 7 Professional and a laptop running Vista.  Both are registered for me, but the laptop was a gift from our son for the wife who is disabled and never leaves the House except for visits to the doctor.  It comes preinstalled with Vista, but there were so many problems with Vista, Microsoft offers an automatic upgrade to Windows 7 at the time.  I never took advantage of this because Best Buy, where the laptop was purchased, wanted to get paid to do the upgrade.  My wife is now having a lot of trouble with various programs with Vista, I have two disc of Windows 7 Professional, I received directly from Microsoft, a 32-bit and 64-bit.  There is only 1 button, but I learned the upgrade to Windows 7 was supposed to be free.

  Sorry, but this offer no longer exist.

  The Windows 7 Upgrade Option program debuted on June 26, 2009 , it provides that anyone who buys a PC to a participant OEM or retailer with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate to receive an upgrade to the corresponding version of Windows 7 at a cost little or not. The Option Windows 7 upgrade program will be available until January 31, 2010 and is global.

  I have much more knowledge now and can install the update myself, but can I use the 32 bit disc and the very key to do.  Otherwise, I would use the 32-bit disk and get a new key?  Where can I get a new key for the Vista upgrade to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  You will need to purchase an additional license.

• I bought an OEM version of Windows 8 64-bit from an online retailer. Think about changing the motherboard and I can transfer the license to it or not?

  I bought an OEM of Windows 8 64-bit of an online retailer and I was wondering if this is considered a one-time activation? Because I think about replacing my motherboard and there seems to be a lot of conflicting info on knowledge if I can transfer the license or not.

  Original title: reactivation of Windows 8

  If this is the license OEM System Builder, that you bought, it includes transfer rights, which means that you can move to another motherboard and turn it back on.

  http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx,

  
  

  "I can transfer the software to another computer or user? ." You can transfer the software to another computer owned by you. (You can also transfer the software (as well as the license) to a computer that belonged to someone else if one) you are the first user under the software license and b) of the new user accepts the terms of this agreement. To make a transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to the other person, without keeping all copies of the software. You can use the backup copy that we do or the media the software provided on transfer the software. Whenever you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the previous computer. You can not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You can transfer the Get Genuine Windows, Pack Pro or Media Center Pack software only in combination with the licensed computer. »

• I got a lot of creative cloud including Lightroom. I think buying a Lenovo Ideapad for treatment when traveling. It is a 32-bit system of Windows 10. I'll be able to get an older version of Lightroom on my package? for example, 5

  I got a lot of creative cloud including Lightroom. I think buying a Lenovo Ideapad for treatment when traveling. It is a 32-bit system of Windows 10. I'll be able to get an older version of Lightroom on my package? for example, 5

  Hi colh.

  With a staff of creative cloud you will not be able to install Lightroom 6/CC on this computer, because it is not compatible on 32-bit systems. See the system requirements for Photoshop Lightroom for Mac OS and Windows

  However, you can install Lightroom Creative Cloud Desktop App.Refer 5 How to find and install previous Version of Adobe Apps in CC-2015 | Adobe Customer Care Team

  We recommend that you search for other laptops of 64-bit.

  Kind regards

  Assani

• Think you install windows 10 but to know about compatibility with PhotoShop CS6? Is it?

  CS 6 is fully compatible with Windows 10?

  Hi bevg32667273

  Photoshop CS6 should work fine with Windows 10 as well if it worked for Windows7/8.

  Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements. Refer to the system requirements | Photoshop

  Status of Microsoft Compatibility compatibility Windows 10 for Adobe Photoshop CS6 version 13

  You can check this link Photoshop and Lightroom with Windows 10 compatibility

  Hope that helps

  ~ Assani

• I think moving from Windows to Mac.

  I think to switch Windows 10 PC to a Mac. There really isn't enough information when I compare the models on this website & since I don't know anything about them I can't make a decision. I have a few questions. First of all, I have a HP 320-1120 all-in-one m. I don't like an all-in-one. Too restrictive on the updating of the material. I'm totally wireless in my house. We have 2 wireless printers, wireless, of the iPhone6 PC 2, an iPad3 & an iPad Air2. I know some technique, but not much. I use mainly myiPad Air for everything because I'm handicapped & cannot sit at a desk with a PC very long. I use my PC to store the images & music & running the Office on this subject. I use it, of course, for those things that cannot be done on an iPad. What Mac do you think would suit me better? Can I transfer my files to a Windows PC on a Mac? How hard is that? Can I use my external backup current Seagate with a Mac & reformat? Can I use my external drive to Seagate. current Expansion with the Mac? My printers will work with the Mac? They are both HP, wireless. An all-in-one HP8600 pro & an Envy100 HP engineering. A laptop, a desktop computer, or a mini would be best for my needs? Can I use the same modem & router? I have high speed internet through TWC, 30mbs. I know it is a lot, but if someone could help me I would be very happy.

  mkj3757 wrote:

  I think to switch Windows 10 PC to a Mac. There really isn't enough information when I compare the models on this website & since I don't know anything about them I can't make a decision. I have a few questions. First of all, I have a HP 320-1120 all-in-one m. I don't like an all-in-one. Too restrictive on the updating of the material. I'm totally wireless in my house. We have 2 wireless printers, wireless, of the iPhone6 PC 2, an iPad3 & an iPad Air2. I know some technique, but not much. I use mainly myiPad Air for everything because I'm handicapped & cannot sit at a desk with a PC very long. I use my PC to store the images & music & running the Office on this subject. I use it, of course, for those things that cannot be done on an iPad. What Mac do you think would suit me better? Can I transfer my files to a Windows PC on a Mac? How hard is that? Can I use my external backup current Seagate with a Mac & reformat? Can I use my external drive to Seagate. current Expansion with the Mac? My printers will work with the Mac? They are both HP, wireless. An all-in-one HP8600 pro & an Envy100 HP engineering. A laptop, a desktop computer, or a mini would be best for my needs? Can I use the same modem & router? I have high speed internet through TWC, 30mbs. I know it is a lot, but if someone could help me I would be very happy.

  https://www.Apple.com/support/macbasics/

  http://www.Apple.com/Mac/compare/

• Updated free Windows 7 for Vista users?

  After a random time, the system stops. No blue screen, but disconnects and stops. Windows Vista Edition Home Premium.
  It is a Dell Inspiron.

  The event viewer displays "c:\windows\system32\winlogon.exe initiated process power off ' I can't get much more than that before it connects itself again

  More precisely

  Source: USER32
  The process C:\Windows\system32\winlogon.exe (computer name) has launched the power off computer (computer name) on behalf of the user (computer name) \(User Name) for the following reason: no title for this reason could be found
  Reason code: 0x500ff
  Stop type: power off

  I thought maybe some sort of virus, but I deleted the partition, re-created, formatted, it twice and reinstalled vista.  Same thing is happening. Have searched online to find answers, see a lot of people with this issue, but have not seen one resolution, other than the downgrade to XP because it only seems to happen with XP.

  Anyone has any ideas where I should post this, or where to start to a solution?

  Someone told me because of vision problems, I was able to get a free upgrade to Windows 7. Someone knows something about it?

  Picton1,

  There is no free upgrade to Windows 7 for Vista users unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer of your system.

  Contact you the manufacturer of the system for more information.

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Is it possible to set up in windows 7 for my printer HP psc 1315 all in one...?

  .. .or is not possible, and it is best to think about to buy a new printer!

  I was wasting far too much time trying to set up many "good drivers" for this device and will never work ok

  My question is simple: "there is a device that works well with HP psc 1315 all-in-one Windows seven?

  Thanks in advance ;-)

  Peter

  IF this is your printer/scanner - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4062&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=374568#N223 then there are drivers W7 32 and 64 bit available for this purpose.

  Everything on the PC concerned with your HP printer uninstall, restart the PC, then download and use the appropriate driver (W7 - 32 or 64 bit depending upon need) and see what happens then.

  Whatever it is, as its apparently supported, you're probably better asking HP if you did not already.

• Windows Explorer for Windows 7 - How to stop automatically sort my files

  I have Windows 7.  Explorer Windows automatically sorts my files in each folder.  I put in "sort by..." Name ', so for now he is sorting alphabetically, but no matter what I put in 'Grading', it does it automatically.  But I want to be able to move the files to the folder in different orders, and then once I'm satisfied with the order, then I can change the name of each file and then choose to classify them alphabetically or otherwise.

  For example, this is useful for a folder full of photos.  Let's say I have a folder with 50 photos in there of holiday, and I would like to re - order these photos, but I want to play visually with different orders until I have decide to order, I like most.  So I want to move each file/photo until I like the Decree.  To do this, I would open this particular folder in Windows Explorer, then select the "Large icons" view and then moving the photos until I like order.  And then once I have pictures in the order I want, then I would like to rename each picture (1, 2, 3, etc.) and then Windows Explorer say "sort by...» Nu.  That's how it was on my old computer, but I got XP and now I have Windows 7, but I can't imagine that Windows 7 would not let me do the same thing.  But the way it works for me now, Windows Explorer comes automatically orders/sorts my files depending on the option "sort by" I chose.  So if I change the name of the files (from 'Photo #25' to ' Photo #10 "'), it automatically goes this photo between" Photo #09 "and" Photo #11 ".»»  And if I try to move 'Photo #10' next to say "#37 picture"to see how they look next to each other, it won't let me. "

  so... Is it possible to have Windows Explorer "NOT" sort my files until I have to say?

  Thank you very much!
  theokapi

  I have Windows 7.  Explorer Windows automatically sorts my files in each folder.  I put in "sort by..." Name ', so for now he is sorting alphabetically, but no matter what I put in 'Grading', it does it automatically.  But I want to be able to move the files to the folder in different orders, and then once I'm satisfied with the order, then I can change the name of each file and then choose to classify them alphabetically or otherwise.

  so... Is it possible to have Windows Explorer "NOT" sort my files until I have to say?

  See auto arrange links below - it is possible to disable.

  Microsoft has deliberately removed the ability to turn off the auto arrange. Microsoft's response:

  Can I manually organize files in folders?

  Unfortunately when Microsoft Windows Explorer, they made some pretty horrible decisions - which many people complained. There are a lot of other managers of files available, as well free and for a price. One of them might be easier to use and the characteristics you want, here is a list of the most that are available:
  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_managers

  The classic interface - customize Windows Explorer with features removed (more useful options and info below):
  http://classicshell.sourceforge.NET

  Xplorer² Lite - file browser single or double pane with tabs and many features:
  http://www.ZabKat.com/x2lite.htm

  Auto Arrange #1 - how to disable the automatic reorganization in Windows 7
  Note: This is to change the registry - be careful!

  Auto Arrange #2 - How to disable the automatic reorganization in Windows 7
  Note: Another method, but it also goes through the registry change - be careful!

  Libraries folder - how to add or remove the Windows 7 libraries folder in the Navigation pane
  Note: This is to change the registry - be careful!

  How to add or remove your user folder in the pane Navigation of Windows 7
  Note: This is to change the registry - be careful!

  How to disable full row select in Windows 7 Explorer
  Note: This is to change the registry - be careful!

  How to fix the Bug of scrolling in the left pane
  See the bottom of this post for help with the bug of scrolling in the left pane.

  The most important features that need to be returned to Windows Explorer:

  (1) the option to turn off the auto arrange.

  (2) fix the Bug of scrolling in the left pane: If you view a folder and expand in the left pane to display its subfolders, the folder is annoyingly prefer to the bottom of the component causing the subfolders do not appear, making it difficult to work with.

  (3) when several files are selected they should stay selected when changing the sort order (ex: name of size). Maintenance of the files selected in the sort should be a requirement, and this feature should not have been removed.

  (4) the option to remember the view settings of each folder (Recalling the positions and sizes of the individual folder window).

  (5) the option to remove 'Complete the selection of lines' to see in detail. "Selection of whole lines" is very annoying when the file is complete and has no empty space to click on. Also, when dragging / delete the file to another folder - if you release the on the line of a subfolder or file de.exe/.zip/.rar 'selection of whole lines' causes the file to be moved in the subfolder ou.exe/.zip/.rar instead file the file provided.

  (6) a search engine with all the advanced search options. No required syntax.

  (7) the option to always display free disk size space and record on the State and/or the details pane toolbar. Also always automatically show the size of the selected files (when several files are selected it will not show the total size).

  (8) the ability to scroll the window/pane mouse is with the mouse wheel, even if this window/pane is not selected.

  Inform you want Windows explorers returned Microsoft functions:

  Given that many people seem to agree that some or all of the changes made to Windows Explorer were actually less friendly user, you can go to the Windows 7 comments page and (politely) to let them know your suggestions to improve:

  http://mymfe.Microsoft.com/Windows%207/feedback.aspx?formid=195

  Note: do not have the message that is too long, there is a size limit for your message, even if page does not tell you on this subject. Also, do not just copy and paste from the list above - they'll think that the same person is repeatedly submit comments.

  Using the classic interface to restore functionality of Windows Explorer

  After you have installed the free Classic Shell , you can customize Windows Explorer more closely to how you want it, the quote below is just a way to do it. Click here to see some of the options that you can customize, and here is the FAQ page.

  A solution that worked for the restoration of some features.

  (1) install the free classic Shell. It's free, completely customizable and works like a mod for Windows Explorer, rather than a full blown replacement. Personally, I did not fit the classic Start Menu option, but you can if you wish.
  (2) restart the computer.
  (3) launch Windows Explorer and turn on "Always show Menus" (it's just for the configuration, you can disable it again later if you want).
  (4) make a right click on the menu bar and turn in the "Classic Explorer bar. This adds a series of icons for cut/copy/paste in Explorer. Basically, it also adds the "Configuration" icon
  5) go to the configuration and from there you can edit things to your heart's content. To kill the horrible record-jumping 7 Windows, place you Vista in 'Style Navigation pane. You can even go more retro and hit return to XP mode if you want (this adds lines to the tree of folders and adds a classic icon "+" for the expansion of folders).
  (6) set the parameters of other institutions. I have so that the bit "more details" in the dialogues of copy is automatically extended, I checked the option "display free space and size of the file in the status bar" (no need to right click on the drive to see how much space is left), personally, I decided to stay with the "overwrite file" dialog box Windows 7 style (the default is the simplest dialogue style Vista/XP) , and I went for the Windows Vista style folders display that looks about the same as the view from Windows 7, but get rid of the horrible jump.

  After that, you can activate the toolbar and menus walk back to explore if you wish. Explorer Windows seems largely the same, but folders is no longer jumping around.

  Now if only MS allows to code correctly so that we don't have to mess with third-party applications to get Windows actually works...

  Questions about installing Windows 7?
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• My computer is running really slow and guard same gel if I double click, it will do. I have windows 7 for home.

  My computer is running really slow and guard same gel if I double click, it will do. I have windows 7 for home.

  Hello

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps:

  Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or
  Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Use advanced tools to solve performance problems in Windows 7
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6152/use-advanced-tools-to-troubleshoot-performance-problems-in-Windows-7/

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/GP/slow_windows_performance?p=1

  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Think about it an absolute must - manually update your drivers.

  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  Installation and update of drivers under Windows 7 (updated drivers manually using the methods above
  It is preferable to ensure that the latest drivers from the manufacturer of system and device manufacturers are located)
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.