You might want to try installing that Windows XP audio driver on Windows 7 using Compatibility mode:
Here’s the deal—open up the file you downloaded (if it’s in a zip or rar format, just extract it to your hard drive first) and find the specific driver you need to install (.exe file). Right-click it and go to Properties > Compatibility > Compatibility mode. Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and then pick either Windows Vista or XP from the dropdown menu > Apply > OK, and that should be about it.
An MKV file isn't going to work if you're trying to run it through a standard DVD player. If you actually want to watch it on that setup, you'll probably need to convert it to an AVI file, or just use Handbrake to turn it into a proper DVD format. As for subtitles, you can grab those just like any other file using one of the usual downloaders. 🙂
Here’s the deal: open the file you downloaded (if it’s a zip or rar, just unzip it to your hard drive first) and find the specific driver you need to install (.exe file). Right-click it and go to Properties > Compatibility. Under Compatibility mode, check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and then pick either Windows Vista or XP from the dropdown menu. Hit XP > Apply, click OK, and that should be it.
So, this thread is all about Windows 7. Some people are mourning its passing, while others swear it’s miles ahead of whatever came before it. I mean, sure, it’s better, but let's be real—it definitely has its fair share of growing pains.
I guess you should probably just wait for Service Pack 1; that might actually iron out those bugs. Until then, you're basically stuck dealing with whatever you've got. 🙂
Justin Davis75 said:Can someone please help me out here? I heard that Windows 7 offers an upgrade path directly from XP that keeps all my data on the HDD intact. Is that actually true, and more importantly, is it a straightforward process or just a massive headache?
Well, here you go. You can read all about it on Microsoft's official site. 🙂
Here’s what you’re looking at for requirements: ================================================= A processor hitting at least 1 GHz, whether you're running 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
1 GB of RAM if you're on 32-bit, though I guess you'll probably want 2 GB if you're using 64-bit
About 16 GB of free hard drive space for 32-bit, or maybe 20 GB for 64-bit
A DirectX 9 graphics device, assuming it has a WDDM 1.0 driver or something newer
brisktrucker85 said:So, I've got Windows 7 installed now, haha... everything seems to be working fine once I entered the activation code but it feels a bit sluggish. Like, when I try to open Google or just go into My Computer, it feels slower than it did on XP. Why is that? Is there any way to fix it?
Maybe it's because of this, haha. 😁
I mean, it's definitely less demanding than Windows Vista, but it still asks for more from your hardware than XP did. Which browser are you using, Internet Explorer or Mozilla? 🙂
Gary Booth4 said:Hey everyone... I was looking up the minimum specs for Windows 7... some places say 512MB of RAM while others say 1GB... honestly, the RAM isn't my main concern since I have 512MB right now, but I should be getting another 1GB soon... I'm just wondering if this setup will actually run or if it'll just crawl. A guy gave me a disc and told me it would work fine on my machine. I've got a 3.0 Dual Core, 128MB of video memory, and two drives—one at 30GB and one at 40GB. Can I get by with just the 512MB for now, or should I wait until that extra RAM arrives before I try installing it? Thanks. 👍
Requirements: ================================================= 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Anonymous said:Hey everyone. I’ve run into a bit of a snag... I installed the OS about 40 days ago. Everything was running smoothly, but a few days back I hit a black screen with a message saying my Windows isn't genuine. To be fair, that's accurate since I picked it up from some guy on Craigslist... Anyway, when I first got this laptop, it came with Vista-business pre-installed, but I wiped that immediately because it was just way too slow for my liking...🙂 Now it's asking me for a product key. Everything else seems to be working fine, though. A buddy of mine mentioned there might be a workaround for this... (not really looking to drop serious cash on an official license right now). If anyone happens to know how to handle this, I'd really appreciate the help.
casuallynx8 said:Just a heads-up that this advice didn't actually work. I called those clowns over at CNN, and of course, their response was basically—sign a new contract and we'll send you a new router 🙄. Luckily, I managed to pick up a LAN router, so I'm back online, but as for the folks at CNN— :2up:
So, just so everyone knows, if anyone else is dealing with that General Electric USB modem that refuses to run on Windows 7, your only real option is to take it straight to CNN or General Electric and throw it at someone's head. 😍
The advice works; it's just that in your specific case, neither Compatibility mode nor your modem are cooperating. 😁