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Hi,
I have 3 computers in my network, two running Windows 7 and one running Windows XP. I've set up a homegroup on both Windows 7 computers. Also, all computers are in the same Workgroup.
The problem is that one of the Windows 7 computers makes all shares...
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Here's some good info from Microsoft on dealing with it: Windows 7 & HomeGroup....
You have to share and secure files the 'old fashion way' - similar to what would be done in XP or Vista.
Vista and earlier versions of Windows.
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Why does Windows Vista have two programs to remove viruses:
Windows Defender and Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT)
Started by Charles Faiga on
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The Microsoft Windows....
Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows) to scan for malicous software which has already infected your computer.
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First Look: Windows 7; What Windows Vista Should Have Been - Bottom-Line : In general, this performance indicates that Microsoft has spent a lot of effort with Windows 7 ; this time they got it right... Okay, I'll admit it; I was one of the computer geeks...
Started by TheBard on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at viewpoints):
Don't.
I'm looking forward to the Windows 7 release.
Very nicely done.
I'm pretty happy with Vista and not sure if I will switch right away, but you make Windows 7 sound I install the retail product.
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I have read about a new security flaw in Windows Vista and SMBv2. What is it and how does it affect me? What is SMBv2?
Started by Keck on
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by 3 people.
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Microsoft has not yet released a patch these operating....
SMBv2 is used to share printers and files between computers.
An attacker to crash any Windows Vista computer(and pre-release versions of Windows 7) over.
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If looking to upgrade a number of workstations running XP to Windows 7 is it ok to purchase one Vista license and in sequence
upgrade from XP to Vista Run some tests upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 The Vista license is now available to be used on the ...
Started by MadMurf on
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You can do this legallyWhy do you need....
Windows licenses are not transferrable between computers.
Here's the problem with Microsoft this out for free.
If you purchase Windows Vista licenses with Software Assurance.
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My laptop was built with vista, can I update it with windows 7 ? Should I expect a more responsive system ? I asked a while back about updating with xp and was told "not a good idea" thanks in advance. jeff
Started by jeffr72 on
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Though with Windows 7 please go to the following....
Windows 7 is a lot better performance-wise (and in every other aspect IMHO) than Vista.
Windows 7 is heads and tails above vista, as this link shows
I used these instructions.
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Been running a legit copy of OEM vista home premium for a while. All of a sudden I get the "You may be the victim of counterfeit" messages...
... Great ...
I do the whole online validation thing ... no success. Windows is now in lockdown. slui.exe is ...
Started by Aiden Bell on
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by 5 people.
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As you may have....
There's a known bug in Vista where sometimes computers that do not require situation.
Windows 7 is coming out this issue resolved.
I wouldn't bother worrying with activating Windows Vista at this point.
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I have a Windows Vista (Ultimate) machine which connects to a Windows Server 2003 machine for just one thing: a mapped network drive.
There is a user account on the Server machine which exactly matches the user name & password on the Vista machine.
The...
Started by Keithius on
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by 5 people.
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Hi,
I had the same issue where the user is running Windows 2008 which was not attached to the domain (also happens on ....
windows seems to be saving authentication for old shares and gets confused.
That, the drive map worked fine.
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I've read lots of questions here in SU about ReadyBoost and that it does help low-end machines. However, there is nothing definitive about the upper limit -- when is using ReadyBoost negligible (or even detrimental)?
My laptop runs on Windows Vista Home...
Started by necramirez on
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by 4 people.
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To Microsoft Windows Vista but barely meet the minimum operating system requirements, that potentially Windows Vista & ReadyBoost: Does it Make a Difference?
This article contains performance testsIf you have a fast....
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I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit OS, (4GB RAM, 500GB HD) which I need to replace with a Windows 7 OEM 32 bit Home Premium DVD. I currently cannot run Windows Update on my Windows Vista Home Premium and need to replace it with Windows 7 Home Premium...
Started by MrBill2011wcl on
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by 9 people.
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MicroSoft for.
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