What is the way to make windows 7 bootable in a usb flash drive?
Hi, I do fresh install of Windows on a regular basis and I recently wanted to start using usb flash drive for it instead of CD-ROM. I used the software Rufus for setting up the flash drive with windows...
View ArticleSupport/advice for a custom factory reset, have discs
Hi ther I have a 3 1/2 year old custom built desktop thats very very sluggish and needs a complete wipe. I'm just after advice on how to do this as have never done it on a custom before! I have the...
View ArticleWhich license i need to use to reinstall Windows 7 on a Notebook?
Hi there, my friend asked me to restore his laptop so after work i went to his home to do it and when i arrived he noticed me that another friend installed from scrath Windows XP and he deleted the...
View ArticleInstalling Win 7 Pro 64 bit, on Windows Laptop
I am am trying to install (downgrade) my Windows 8 laptop to Win 7 pro 64bit when I boot from disc it gets to the Starting Windows part and just hangs there, any ideas what issue could be? Secure boot...
View ArticlePartitioning, Shrinking after Using, Network Confusion
I'm confused about several things on my home system (2 computers, 2 backup drives). Here are the details: * Windows 7 Pro systems, configured in Workgroup network with all users (my wife and I) having...
View Articlewhat to do if most programs don't show up in uninstall menu?
(the main uninstall menu located in the control panel for windows) Not sure how to fix this, it's letting me assume a main windows registry key is corrupt, also I've been getting IQRL not less or equal...
View ArticleSolved Hard to Explain in one sentence (Sorry)
So this one is kinda hard to explain, but i try my best. Now, to start off, i wanted to install Windows 8 on a PC that had Windows 7 on it, so far so good. But then came the problem: HP likes to...
View Articleupgrading to Windows 10 Tech Preview
Hey guys, I was thinking about trying out the Windows 10 Tech Preview on my laptop and was wanting to know if I didn't like it if it was possible to get my laptop back to factory condition in which it...
View ArticleWin7 Repair Install "Loops" and Doesn't Run
Hello, all— Have been fighting (and losing!) a problem with my Win7 32-bit Home Ult SP1 no longer being able to accomplish Windows Updates. Got much assistance from NoelDP in the appropriate venue, but...
View Article$Recycle Bin - Using it on USB Drives and Network Storage.
HP Pavilion desktop and Laptop, same OS: Windows Home Premium 64bit I use a Linksys Router on my Network Storage and Lots of std USB Attached Drives (seagate, fantoms,etc). The USB's are attached to my...
View ArticleXamp server installation problem
Problem detected! 2:01:44 PM [Apache] Port 80 in use by "Unable to open process" with PID 4! 2:01:44 PM [Apache] Apache WILL NOT start without the configured ports free! 2:01:44 PM [Apache] You need to...
View ArticleDo I use these discs to do the Repair Install?
My single HDD machine came with the OS installed and no discs. When I am at the top level I see icons for a C drive labeled 'HP'(588GB), a D drive labeled 'FACTORY_IMAGE'(12GB) - and a E drive labeled...
View Articleproblem with win7 upgrade
hi, i am trying to repair windows7 ultimate x64bit sp1, using the tutorial on this site. i downloaded the .iso and ran the setp.exe. all goes well until after the "copying files" action is 100%...
View ArticleComplex issue installing Win7
Hi. I recently bought Notebook Acer ES1-511 wich comes with preinstaled Windows8.1 on GPT Hard Drive. I further solidified my opinion that it's a piece of shit so I want only Win7 x64 on that notebook....
View ArticleSolved install Win7 from USB
Hello, Im building a HTPC and it doesn't have a optical drive so how do I install Window 7 from USB? I have the installation discs bought just need a way to install.... Thanks! Note: This is a fresh...
View ArticleError on all driver installs after clean install
Hi! I need help :(. Just bought used computer dell xps 7100. Looks all in good shape. Installed win 7 home premium 64 bit from a usb I made with the windows iso and usb boot disk installer utility....
View Articlecaught in a boot loop after a fresh install
So I decided to downgrade from Windows 8 after many issues back to Windows 7. However once the install was done I was caught in a boot loop. I tried to use to the automatic repair tool but that didn't...
View ArticleTransferring Windows 7 from one computer to another
I couple of weeks ago I learned here how to download a Win7 iso from Digital River and use the product ID from my Win7 installation disk to activate it on a rebuilt computer (the same one the licensed...
View ArticleHow to install w7 over w8
Hi all, I'm going to buy a laptop and want an SSD with W7 O/S. I've looked at s/hand jobs but I can get a new Asus model X750JN-TY050H at a reasonable price. It has W8.1 installed on a 1Tb HDD but I...
View ArticleWindows 7 Installed on Wrong Drive
Hi I was re installing windows because I contracted a virus and decided that I would wipe everything and do a clean installation. I did this since I have nothing important or anything that cannot be re...
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