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Anyone still running Windows 7?

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Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
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joined Aug 2010
#461 ·
rowdytinker3 said:alright, thanks.
is it a clone?

You pick the clone option under "multiple displays"—you can go with extend or "Duplicate this display." 🙂

I've got a projector hooked up via VGA, so I'm not totally sure how it behaves with an S-VHS cable, but it should be the same thing. I guess I'm banking on "should" being enough. 🙂
Jack Garcia Jack Garcia Member
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joined Oct 2009
#462 ·
Jamie Phillips4 said:Are you suggesting I should just install a fresh version of Windows? Or what exactly are you getting at?

Control panel \ All Control panel Items\Windows Update

This is what I am referring to.
Jamie Phillips4 Jamie Phillips4 Member
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joined Nov 2009
#463 ·
Jack Garcia said:Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Update

this is what I'm talking about...

but what the hell does that have to do with my pinned folders disappearing from the jump lists?
I can't see a damn thing... 🤷

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Jack Garcia Jack Garcia Member
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joined Oct 2009
#464 ·
It’s entirely possible you're just dealing with a glitch or a bug within Windows itself, and a quick Windows Update might just patch it right up.
darkviper7 darkviper7 Member
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joined Jan 2008
#465 ·
I'm running into the exact same issue—it’s kind of a headache. Honestly, I'd say just go ahead and install all those updates manually. For me, everything just seemed to fix itself once I did that, I guess.
Jamie Phillips4 Jamie Phillips4 Member
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joined Nov 2009
#466 ·
darkviper7 said:I'm dealing with the exact same crap... just go ahead and install every single update available. For me, everything just fixed itself out of nowhere

Are we talking about the issue where nothing shows up, or that mess with the folders?

That whole thing where nothing is visible already happened to me too, and honestly, it just cleared itself up on its own... 😁
darkviper7 darkviper7 Member
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joined Jan 2008
#467 ·
I'm having this weird issue where I just can't see any of my updates😬
Olivia Watson46 Olivia Watson46 Member
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joined Feb 2012
#468 ·
Noah Ruiz73 said:Have you checked the Device Manager to see if it’s even being recognized? If it's missing entirely, you might need to dive into your BIOS settings—look for something like "Onboard Audio" and ensure it's set to Enabled.

DirectX 11 is essentially just software integrated into Windows 7, which explains why it shows up that way. How much performance a specific graphics card can actually squeeze out of it depends entirely on its own specs and how well it plays with the rest of your hardware.
I see the same thing on my laptop running an Intel 3100 gfx, 😁

It isn't a BIOS issue, because I managed to find the driver for the sound card, but once I install it, Windows hits me with a BSOD about 15 minutes later. The error code is something like DRIVER_something_EQUAL_OR_LESS...
So, I wiped the driver to stop the blue screens. Is there a fix for this, or am I stuck just buying a dedicated PCI sound card?
Emily Barrett74 Emily Barrett74 Newcomer
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#469 ·
Olivia Watson46 said:It isn't a BIOS issue because I'm using my audio software, but whenever I load it into Windows, the system throws a BSOD after about 15 minutes with an error like: DRIVER_something_EQUAL_OR_LESS
So, I just deleted the driver and the blue screens stopped. Is there actually a fix for this, or am I stuck having to buy a dedicated PCI sound card???

Oh boy... we still don't even know what motherboard you're running, what the specific audio chipset is, or what the situation was during the initial Windows 7 installation. Did the installer give you a warning that it wasn't supported? Did you perform an upgrade or a clean install? And which program did you download—which specific drivers, and for which OS version specifically???

Regardless, Windows 7 definitely does not support that audio chipset. The most logical conclusion is that you need a new sound card that actually comes with Windows 7 drivers, or at least has them included in the box.
I'd suggest looking into a decent, budget-friendly external one.
Gerald Adams50 Gerald Adams50 Newcomer
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#470 ·
Think my PC (2.00 GB RAM; Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.40 GHz) could actually handle Windows 7? I'm running Vista right now...
Thanks. 😁
wearycyclist43 wearycyclist43 Newcomer
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#471 ·
Amanda Sullivan said:Do you think my PC (2.00 GB RAM, Intel Core 2 duo CPU at 2.40 GHz) can handle Windows 7? I'm currently running Vista...

Yes, it should work just fine.
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
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#472 ·
Amanda Sullivan said:Do you think my rig (2.00 GB RAM; Intel Core 2 duo CPU 2.40 GHz) could handle Windows 7? I'm running Vista right now...
Thanks. 😁

Requirements:
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A 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM for 32-bit or 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit

16 GB of available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

A DirectX 9 graphics device with a WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
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Olivia Watson46 Olivia Watson46 Member
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#473 ·
Noah Ruiz73 said:Well now... we are still operating in a vacuum here. We have no idea which motherboard you’re running, what specific audio chipset is under the hood, or even the exact circumstances of your Windows 7 installation. Did the installer throw a compatibility warning at you? Was this a seamless upgrade or a clean install? Furthermore, you mentioned removing a program—which program specifically, which drivers were involved, and for which OS were they intended?

At any rate, Windows 7 clearly does not support that particular audio chipset, and frankly, that is the crux of the matter. Your most logical path forward is to acquire a new sound card for which Windows 7 actually possesses dedicated drivers, or perhaps one that includes them in the box.
Here is a suggestion for a reliable, budget-friendly external option.

My apologies; the motherboard is an ASRock 775v88. As for the chipset, it remains a mystery, as neither dxdiag nor the Device Manager will deign to identify it. 😢 The installation itself was perfectly smooth—no hiccups, no warnings. It wasn't until I double-clicked the sound icon in the taskbar and attempted to troubleshoot that the system informed me no solution existed. This was a clean installation, involving a full format of the C drive while transitioning from Windows XP to Windows 7. The driver software in question is from Avrack, and their documentation explicitly claims support for all Windows versions. It functioned initially, but then I began encountering those dreaded BSODs with that "driver_equal_or_less" error message. Is that sufficient detail for you? And I would prefer to avoid an external sound card; if I have to connect via USB, I would essentially need to buy an expansion hub because all eight of my rear ports are already occupied by my keyboard, camera, printer, and various other peripherals... 🙂 which PCI card (perhaps something from Best Buy or a similar retailer) 🙂 would you recommend?
And if I were to attempt a manual driver update myself, where on earth am I supposed to source them? Would I go through C-Media or somewhere else? Because I simply cannot locate the necessary driver on that manufacturer's website.
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
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#474 ·
It looks like ASRock doesn't have any drivers listed for Windows 7. You might have to try running the Windows XP drivers through Compatibility mode. 🙂

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.as...l=775V88&o=All

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.
Gerald Adams50 Gerald Adams50 Newcomer
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#475 ·
Joshua Garcia3 Asks:
Requirements:
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You're gonna need at least a 1 GHz processor to get this thing moving. Doesn't matter if you're running 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64), just make sure it hits that speed.

It really comes down to what you're trying to do, but if I'm being honest? Go with the 2 GB RAM on a 64-bit system. I know, I know, people love to argue about bit architecture, but let's be real. Having that extra gig of breathing room makes a massive difference. Running a 32-bit setup with only 1 GB of RAM feels like trying to squeeze a gallon of milk into a shot glass. It’s cramped, it’s slow, and you'll be staring at a loading icon more often than not. If you can swing the 64-bit route with 2 GB, just do it. It's smoother, it handles modern tasks way better, and you won't feel like your computer is gasping for air every time you open a couple of tabs. Just my two cents.

You’re gonna need about 16 GB of free space if you're running a 32-bit system, or 20 GB if you've gone the 64-bit route. Just make sure you've got that breathing room on your drive.

You need a DirectX 9 graphics device running a WDDM 1.0 driver or better. That's the deal.
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Amanda Sullivan
wearycyclist43 said:Yeah.

Thanks so much!! 😁
Olivia Watson46 Olivia Watson46 Member
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#476 ·
Joshua Garcia3 said:Since ASRock hasn't released specific drivers for Windows 7, your best bet is to attempt an installation using the XP > Apply mode via Compatibility settings. 🙂

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.as...l=775V88&o=All

The process is fairly straightforward: open the file you downloaded—ensuring you extract it from its ZIP or RAR archive onto your hard drive first—and locate the specific executable (.exe) driver you intend to install. Right-click that file, navigate to Properties, select the Compatibility tab, and check the box labeled "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". From the dropdown menu, select either Windows Vista or Windows XP, then click XP > Apply and OK; that should resolve the issue.

I actually gave that a shot, but it didn't yield any success; instead, I was met with a Blue Screen of Death after a short while. Currently, I have managed to find the sound driver within Device Manager and applied an update, which seems to be functioning adequately for the moment. However, I am left wondering where exactly the system pulls that driver from—does anyone happen to know if there is a way to verify the source?
Emily Barrett74 Emily Barrett74 Newcomer
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joined Oct 2010
#477 ·
Olivia Watson46 said:I attempted a sleep cycle test, but predictably, the Blue Screen of Death returned after a short while. Currently, I am idling in Device Manager; I tried updating the driver for our sound card, and for the moment, things seem functional. However, I am left wondering about the origin of this driver—where exactly is the system pulling it from? Does anyone know if there is a way to verify the source?

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Benjamin Howard77 Benjamin Howard77 Newcomer
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#478 ·
Hello. Would someone be kind enough to explain the fundamental differences between these two versions? Furthermore, I am wondering if I might successfully install the 64-bit version, given that my current setup consists of an Intel e6750 dual 2 duo processor paired with an MSI P45 Diamond motherboard. Does this hardware support it? I am also curious about the practical performance differences—specifically, whether the 64-bit architecture operates more efficiently or if the processor handles tasks with greater ease compared to the 32-bit version. Thank you in advance.
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
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joined Jun 2008
#479 ·
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/64-bit-support

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/faq
Aaron Harris2 Aaron Harris2 Member
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joined Jan 2008
#480 ·
I am thoroughly satisfied with Windows 7; truly, I couldn't be happier. 🙂

Should any complications arise down the road, you can bet I will return here to seek counsel. 😁
For the time being, everything is functioning perfectly.

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