Posts by Noah Sanchez39

Terry Hernandez71 said:I'll give it a shot. Should I just click that link you sent, or try through Windows Live? It doesn't look like there's even a download option over there...

Just hit the top link and click "Download." That pulls down wlsetup-web.exe (it's tiny, about 1MB). Run the installer, pick whatever apps you want, and you're done. 😉

@ ruggedmaker13

Check out the second bullet point here: link.

Even so, there are several ways you can get Windows up and running. 😉

Jack Watson18 said:When I want to install Windows 7, do I need to manually format the C: partition or will the system handle that itself? Also, once I pop the DVD into the drive, does the installation start automatically, or do I have to mess with the BIOS settings to boot from it?....div>

You can either do an "upgrade" or a "clean install" (which involves formatting the drive if there's no existing OS present), depending on what you're looking to do.

Installing and reinstalling Windows 7

Taylor Campbell4 said:Does anyone know anything about automounting and getting Daemon Tools to launch automatically on Windows 7?
And just so we're clear, I'm not disabling UAC for this—not happening. Basically, it’s just not working; Daemon Tools won't launch on Windows startup, and it isn't automounting the image either.

Maybe try something like this 🙄

Richard Rivera5 said:The issue is I can't even get into the administrator account.

"What to do if you forget your Windows password" (paragraph 2)

Read this article, download a tool like the one listed under #1, burn it to a CD, and boot from it.

Let me know how it goes. 😉

Richard Rivera5 said:I've lost my login password for my PC.
Is there any way to reinstall the OS or just recover the password?

Thanks.

Maybe this will help you out.

@ driftingangler11

Did you manage to disable that voice notification that says "what time is it"? I couldn't find anything like that in Windows 7; I'm guessing it's some kind of third-party software? Does a voice trigger every hour, or do you see a pop-up window showing the current time? 😕

Thomas Hernandez21 said:Boot up some live Linux from a disc and see if the ISP actually blocked you or if it's just a Windows issue😉

For instance, this 🙂

Jacob Kelly32 said:Guys, I've got a problem.
I just installed Windows 7 and now half the websites I know are active won't load.
Specifically, it's warez sites.
I already disabled the Windows firewall and Defender, but nothing changed.
Is this a Windows issue, or did my ISP block them?
I'm using AT&T, and a site like xxx.warez-bb.org won't open, for example.

Here is what pops up when I try to access that Web page (AT&T Duo):

"This IP is being shared among many domains.
To view the domain you are looking for, simply enter the domain name in the location bar of your web browser."

Maybe you ought to mess with your User Account Control settings (Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, User Accounts, Change User Account Control settings)

just slide that bar down to "never notify" (you'll need to restart after that),

or, if you aren't logged in as an Administrator, just right-click the app (IE) and select Run as Administrator.

Might actually work this time. 😉

John Taylor31 said:It’s not happening at work. This is my home PC. Ever since I first installed Windows 7, it's been acting like this. Just downloading basic MP3s or random stuff—sometimes the error pops up, sometimes it doesn't. It's totally inconsistent.

I can't say for sure because I use Firefox on Windows 7 rather than using IE as my "default browser," and I haven't run into that specific issue yet.
Next time it happens, take a "snapshot" of the window (link) and post it here. 😉

Thomas Hernandez21 said:If the explorer isn't launching, open Task Manager, hit the Applications tab, click New Task, and type in explorer.exe

He could just hit Ctrl-Alt-Del to get to Task Manager, or right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager. Honestly, he probably got it working by now anyway. 🙄

John Taylor31 said:Is anyone else getting hit with "contact your administrator" errors when trying to download stuff via Internet Explorer? It’s acting like I don't have permission or something. This keeps happening—any fix?

I'm guessing "that stuff" you're downloading is on a work computer, where there are likely restrictions in place (like blocking EXE files, ZIP files, or certain websites). 🙄

Robert Smith24 said:Alright, let's get this straight: which numbers actually go under the card number field? Are we talking about the account number or what? Is it the routing number or just the specific account number???

You use the numbers clearly printed on the front of the card. Depending on the brand, there will be anywhere from 13 to 16 digits.

I use my Visa Debit card on Amazon all the time without any issues at all. 👍

Well, there's this website, based out of Los Angeles International Airport. 🙂

@ boldfox45

Check out how this is handled in Windows 7 (link). 🙄

Morgan Richardson4 said:I need an expert opinion here.
My new laptop just arrived with Windows Vista pre-installed. Up until now, I've done everything on Windows XP and been perfectly happy with it—stability, workflow, virtual drives... you name it.
This Vista thing just doesn't sit right with me, and now Windows 7 is hitting the scene.
What are the actual advantages of Windows 7 over XP? To be blunt (I'm not an idiot), it took me 15 minutes just to dig out File Explorer in Vista.
Regarding benefits, I know Windows 7 on x64 is faster, but driver issues are a headache (like for printers, etc.), and things won't be truly seamless for a while.

The setup I'm most tempted by is installing a custom Windows XP Black Edition on this new laptop, but I'm asking again: what is the real advantage of Windows 7 Ultimate (x86)? Is it just speed???
Can I install the new OS while keeping my old files intact, meaning I keep this Vista since I currently hold the license for it?
Is it mandatory to wipe the drive—format everything before installing?

You guys might have already covered all this in the last 54 pages of posts, but honestly, it's all a mess. If someone could provide one serious answer for me and anyone else facing similar dilemmas, since Windows 7 has only recently started appearing on torrent sites.
Regards,

In short:
-Comparison of previous Windows versions with the new release (link)
-If there isn't a Windows 7 driver for your printer, it doesn't mean you should wait for the new release (link)
-Advantages of Windows 7 Ultimate (link)
-You can run both Vista and the new release; it's called multiboot or dual boot (link)
-It’s not required, but highly recommended to back up your precious data first (e.g., My Documents)
-Recently? 😕 hm, not really. 🙄

velvetsurfer9 said:Is there any way to get that toolbar back in Windows 7? The one that sat at the top of the desktop in Vista. If it's gone, can I use some kind of program to recreate it?

🤔Are you talking about the Windows Sidebar? 🙄

It isn't in Windows 7 anymore (link).

Right-click on the desktop, then select Gadgets.

@ darkviper7

Try nuking that "backup setting" entirely and just build a new one from scratch using the parameters you actually want. 🙄