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Anyone still running Windows 7?

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driftingeagle8 driftingeagle8 Member
28 messages
joined Dec 2012
#421 ·
Benjamin King2 said:How am I supposed to explain it? You didn't mention what the actual issue is or which graphics card you're using... I get that you might be busy, but you'll probably need to provide a bit more detail.

The card is a GeForce FX 5200. When I start the installation, the screen flickers halfway through, and then I get that error regarding WDDM—it's like it wants me to switch the display settings to standard or something. I've tried everything, but nothing seems to work...
Emily Barrett74 Emily Barrett74 Newcomer
8 messages
joined Oct 2010
#422 ·
driftingeagle8 said:I'm running a GeForce FX 5200, and whenever I try to run the installer, it hits a wall halfway through. It throws this error regarding WDDM, implying I need to switch my display settings to "standard" or something along those lines. I've tried every fix in the book, but absolutely nothing is working...

Give this specific advice a shot. Look for the second response in that thread.
driftingeagle8 driftingeagle8 Member
28 messages
joined Dec 2012
#423 ·
Noah Ruiz73 said:Maybe try following the advice provided here. Look at the second response in that thread.

That worked. I uninstalled that expert program, wiped the AMD software, rebooted the PC, updated the display drivers, and did one more reset. It’s working now. Thanks for the help!
Ethan White7 Ethan White7 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Dec 2009
#424 ·
Hey, does anyone happen to know the procedure for enabling hidden files on Windows 7 !!
Thanks in advance
Karen Ward2 Karen Ward2 Member
34 messages
joined Mar 2009
#425 ·
Ethan White7 said:Hey Ljid, does anyone know how to turn on hidden files in Windows 7!!
Thanks in advance

Control panel - folder options - View
Is that what you were looking for?
mellowcanyon50 mellowcanyon50 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jan 2010
#426 ·
I'm currently downloading Windows 7, and I was wondering which version I should actually install—the x64 or the x86? Does anyone know what the real difference is between them?
Karen Garcia5 Karen Garcia5 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2012
#427 ·
The difference is just 32 bits
mellowcanyon50 mellowcanyon50 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jan 2010
#428 ·
So, just to be clear, is the x86 version generally the better way to go???
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#429 ·
mellowcanyon50 said:I'm wiping my drive to install Windows 7, and I'm wondering if I should go with x64 or x86. What's actually the difference?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/support/faq/asked-questions
Taylor Cooper3 Taylor Cooper3 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jan 2010
#430 ·
What’s actually the difference between Windows 7 Pro and Windows 7 Ultimate?
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#431 ·
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare
darkviper7 darkviper7 Member
25 messages
joined Jan 2008
#432 ·
Man, is it really that hard for people to just use Google when they have a question like this?
driftingeagle8 driftingeagle8 Member
28 messages
joined Dec 2012
#433 ·
darkviper7 said:Is it really that hard for people to just Google a question like that?

I suppose for some...
mellowfox mellowfox Newcomer
9 messages
joined Oct 2013
#434 ·
mellowcanyon50 said:So basically, is the x86 version better overall?


If you're running a dual-core processor, obviously you should go with 64-bit.
If you don't have the bits, you'll just have to settle for x86 or 32-bit.
Personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
mellowfox mellowfox Newcomer
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joined Oct 2013
#435 ·
Taylor Cooper3 said:What's actually the difference between Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate?

First off, the cheapest option, Windows 7 Starter, is pretty crippled. You can only run three apps at once, and you're stuck with limited screen resolution—it’s basically designed for those low-end netbooks. You also lose out on Aero and plenty of other features like Windows touch and Live thumbnail, even if it does keep the updated taskbar.

The Home Basic version doesn't have those application limits, includes Live thumbnail, and offers decent networking support. If you step up to Home Premium, you get everything mentioned above, plus the Aero look, multi-touch support, and Windows Media Center enhancements.

As for the Professional version, think of it as Home Premium but with backup capabilities, remote desktop host functionality, and a few other minor extras. For those looking at Windows 7 Business or Ultimate, you're getting the heavy hitters: BitLocker, DirectAccess, AppLocker, and the ability to boot from a virtual device.
Karen Garcia5 Karen Garcia5 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2012
#436 ·
mellowfox said:if you're running a dual-core processor, you should probably just go with 64-bit
otherwise, I guess you'll be stuck with x86, or 32-bit
personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Specialist

Heading to bed. Read too much nonsense here.< 😁
Jesse Johnson4 Jesse Johnson4 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Apr 2007
#437 ·
mellowfox said:if you've got a dual-core processor, obviously you’re gonna go with 64 bit
if you don't have the bits, well, you'll just be happy sticking with x86 or 32 bit
personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

So what, if I've got a quad-core processor, am I stuck with x86?

mellowfox said:personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

Well, good for you!
Olivia Watson46 Olivia Watson46 Member
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joined Feb 2012
#438 ·
I seem to have run into a bit of a predicament. My Windows 7 system isn't recognizing my sound card—though, to be precise, it isn't a discrete card, but rather the integrated audio component on my motherboard. I haven't been able to identify the specific hardware because DXDiag remains silent on the matter, and even Everest fails to surface any information. Does anyone happen to have a solution for this?
Furthermore, I noticed something peculiar in DXDiag regarding DirectX 11; it claims support, yet I am running an NVIDIA GeForce with only 256MB of VRAM. I find myself somewhat perplexed—is it simply reporting that the software is installed regardless of whether my hardware can actually handle it, or am I missing something fundamental here?
Emily Barrett74 Emily Barrett74 Newcomer
8 messages
joined Oct 2010
#439 ·
Olivia Watson46 said:We have a major issue here! My Windows 7 system isn't recognizing my sound card (well, technically it's integrated onto the motherboard, so let's call it that)... I have no idea what model it is because DXDiag doesn't list it, and even Everest can't find it ... does anyone actually have a solution for this...??
And one more thing—DXDiag claims I have DirectX 11, but I'm running an ATI 9600 xt 256mb graphics card... now I'm genuinely confused, wtfis it actually DirectX 11, or is that just the software version installedand totally irrelevant since my hardware doesn't support it? I just don't get it...

Well, what does your Device Manager say? Is it listed there at all? If it’s missing entirely, you need to dive into your BIOS > Sound on board (or something similar) > Enable!

DirectX 11 is essentially software and a core component of Windows 7, so that's simply how it reports itself. How much actual performance your specific card can squeeze out of it depends entirely on its own capabilities and the rest of your hardware setup.
My laptop shows the same thing with its integrated Intel 3100 gfx, 😁
Taylor Morales31 Taylor Morales31 Member
33 messages
joined May 2014
#440 ·
Look, I’m running a dual-processor setup on Windows 7 Ultimate, so let's be real here. 😛

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