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Hey all, I just got a new HP ENVY dv7t-7200 CTO Quad that came pre-loaded with Windows 8. I wanted to install Windows 7 so I enabled "Legacy Support" in the BIOS which disabled UEFI mode. Everything...
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Hi, I know this question has been asked countless times, but it's more a question of method that I am asking now. My setup right now is an AMD cpu and motherboard. I am upgrading to an intel cpu and...
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This is a bit odd, in the Windows 8 upgrade adviser tool it said it was compatible but when I go to install Windows 8 I see this error. Intel(R) Network Connections 16.7.166.0 Uninstall this app now...
View Articlesystem rating is not available?
I have windows 8 pro 64-bit installed on my machine....when I look at the system rating it says it is not available....every time I try to run it the message says monitor may flicker.....well mine...
View ArticleHP Dv6 (and others) the black after install screen
Basically i had the black screen issue upgrading to windows 8 from 7 on an HP Dv6. This was my fourth install of Windows 8 on laptops. one A6 toshiba one i5 and one i3 lenovo laptop. After install and...
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View ArticleWindows 8 Pro Adding WMC Product Key: This key won't work.
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hi guys, i've installed windows 8 and now everytime i switch on the laptop I am given the option to choose a volume. How do I delete one so this doesnt come up eveytime? Thanks for any hellp
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