The hard drive on my computer is about to go. I've backed up all of my files, etc. but is there a way for me to back up the Windows 7 OS and install it on new hard drive?
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posted by gfrobe
on Apr 30, 2013 -
5 answers
I moved an SSD to a new system. Now I can't access files on the old hdd that were created during the time the SSD was a part of that old system. Can they be brought back to life?
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posted by peacay
on Jan 9, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm stuck using an old no longer supported version of ubuntu (11.04) on my primary laptop because the video card is not supported by the newer distros. Is there anyway I can get updates for it or is there an alternate OS that will still support old Intel video? I've already run into snafus with ruby and firefox is no longer updating ( I can probably just switch to chrome). I don't want to spend to much time yak shaving because I would rather be getting stuff done.
posted by srboisvert
on Jan 6, 2013 -
12 answers
In Windows 7, I have several examples of identically-named files in the same folder. As far as I know, this shouldn't be possible. Any ideas about why this would have happened and how to fix it?
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posted by FreelanceBureaucrat
on Aug 12, 2012 -
13 answers
I have a 3 1/2 year old Snow Leopard iMac on my hands that crashed, lost its disk partition (or was unable to recognize it...) when booted from install disk, froze twice while booting off the install disk, then rebooted as if nothing bad had ever happened. Twice. What is this computer's damage?
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posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Nov 8, 2011 -
10 answers
What smartphone should I buy if I want root on my device (without having to jailbreak it), hardware & OS quality (crashing once a month or less), and upgradability?
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posted by brainwane
on Nov 2, 2011 -
12 answers
Why is Finder on Macbook Pro so very very different in Operating System 10.7.1 vs. Operating System 10.6.7 and what can I do about it?
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posted by jitterbug perfume
on Sep 14, 2011 -
18 answers
What was the first computer operating system to use device drivers as we would recognize them today? Bonus question: when was that specific term first used?
posted by idiopath
on Jun 14, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm purchasing a computer. It requires Win7 Ultimate and I have a choice as to how that happens.
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posted by davcoo
on Sep 9, 2010 -
9 answers
Have received a new laptop as a gift. Should I add more RAM to get ahead of Moore's Law? Should a possible RAM upgrade influence my choice of OS?
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posted by micketymoc
on Jun 9, 2010 -
10 answers
I need help migrating an existing Windows XP file system from a Thinkpad to a new Macbook running bootcamp.
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posted by photoslob
on Jun 7, 2010 -
8 answers
PartitionFilter: I just got a new machine with Windows Vista with a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out. I'm planning on doing a fresh installation of Windows 7 when I get it, but in the meantime I'd like to get settled in Windows Vista. Is there a good strategy to partitioning the 640GB HD so I can migrate with ease? Was thinking of having two partitions, one for OS, one for Program Data / Storage, and then wiping the OS partition when Windows 7 comes through. Advice?
posted by miasma
on Oct 7, 2009 -
7 answers
What filesystem should I use on my new USB 2.0 external hard drive? It'll mostly stay attached to an Ubuntu box and be used to store large video files for streaming to playback devices on my network, but I'd also like to be able to take it to a friend's house and plug it into whatever computer they happen to have.
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posted by contraption
on May 2, 2009 -
12 answers
What's the best way to erase my hard drive for resale if I don't have original OS reinstall CDs to work with?
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posted by rhoticity
on Feb 29, 2008 -
13 answers
I just got a new laptop with decent specs and I want to take this chance at starting fresh. I want a machine that runs smoothly and doesn't have a lot of extraneous crap installed on it. I need advice about getting this set up the way I want it.
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posted by Caper's Ghost
on Nov 26, 2007 -
19 answers
Windows Vista: Should I get it right when it comes out or will an upgraded & updated version be released later on?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Nov 28, 2006 -
18 answers
What are some books and resources that can help a Windows expert make the transition to Linux for good?
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posted by sprocket87
on Jul 7, 2006 -
13 answers
Need a tinker-free Linux/MySql install for Ruby On Rails. Also, seeking advice for getting started in RoR.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jun 27, 2006 -
19 answers
WinDoze: You're setting up your new machine. Which freely available utilities, gizmos and doodads ALWAYS have a place on your computer? WinAmp? WinZip? WinRAR? Acrobat Reader? ICQ (or variants)? For me, on a WinDoze system I can't live without
IrfanView or
DCEnhance.
posted by RavinDave
on Sep 2, 2004 -
23 answers
Duh question: On OSX is there any neat way of interrupting that annoying, multicoloured spinning fan that tells you it's still trying to load a page, short of just rebooting? You know, to tell your computer you're no longer interested and would prefer to move on. Many thanks for any tips!
posted by MiguelCardoso
on May 11, 2004 -
26 answers
I'm considering upgrading the processor (and possibly the motherboard) on an older PC. Am I going to have to reformat the HD? Obviously, I'll back up all the data just in case, but I was under the impression that the OS would just find the new hardware upon booting up for the first time. The 14 year-old at the local CompUSA claims otherwise--that I'll have to rebuild the OS once I put the new processor in place. So which is it?
posted by jpoulos
on Dec 30, 2003 -
8 answers
