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Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:09 pm ]
Post subject:  computer software problem- sorted by Brett
Thanks Brett you are a star !

Took me most of the afternon but both laptops now formatted reinstalled and configured thanks to your kind help.



I've had to buy a new hard drive for Mrs Peanut's laptop and need a copy of Vista to format and re-install.
I'd lost my original disk so bought another in January ,now I can't find that either :cry:

Her laptop has a license sticker so i just need a disk and they are all the same . I just can't bring myself to fork out yet another £65.00 for Vista when I'm saving to buy us both new laptops with Win7 for xmas. (her laptop won't work with Win7 )
Author:  RH944 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
Just buy the christmas presents early :?
Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
thanks but I'm on benefits due to being a full time carer for my Dad who has Dementia. We get the rent and rates paid and thats it! nothing else except Dad's attendance allowance
Plus we are living on the floor in a rabbit hutch with only newspapers to keep warm
get the picture ? :wink:
Author:  RH944 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:35 pm ]
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Don't think I've got any Vista disc but will have a look to see what windows disc and COA I might have available
Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:08 pm ]
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thanks Richard . the laptop came with a COA label on the base so any disk will do as they are all identical you just need to enter your own license number . I have an upgrade disk somewhere as well as a full disk but can't find that either . Everything has been boxed up to the loft to make room for Pops. :roll:
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
Hi :)

Ring me tomorrow with your address and which version of Vista... I will post it to you...free of course

All the best Brett :)
Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:10 pm ]
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thanks Brett you're a lifesaver :wink:
Nick

thats what i love about our little community . Theres always someone that will go out of their way to help another member . Thanks everyone I know you'd all help if you could.
Author:  J.J. [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:36 pm ]
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How come it won't work with windows 7? 7 is a lighter system than Vista. I'm running it on an old pc that used to run XP!
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
peanut wrote:
thanks Brett you're a lifesaver :wink:
Nick

thats what i love about our little community . Theres always someone that will go out of their way to help another member . Thanks everyone I know you'd all help if you could.


Hi :)

No problem... 01202 - 525952 after 11 am...

All the best Brett :)
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:07 pm ]
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J.J. wrote:
How come it won't work with windows 7? 7 is a lighter system than Vista. I'm running it on an old pc that used to run XP!



Hi :)

You are probably right although Win7 can have some problems with older motherboards in laptops....

Windows 7 also NEEDS 2 gb of ram to run at a decent speed and some older lappies are slot limited to 512 mb per slot...

All the best Brett :)
Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:15 pm ]
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J.J. wrote:
How come it won't work with windows 7? 7 is a lighter system than Vista. I'm running it on an old pc that used to run XP!


I'm not sure that all the necessary Win7 drivers would be available for these laptops . There are no XP drivers for this laptop which is why I never use mine.(I hate Vista )
I'm also not sure if all the existing software and our old files would be compatable with Win7.

Easiest solution is to just re-install Vista and HPG6000 drivers and software we use then restore all the backed up files and know for sure everything will work without drama

Thanks Brett I have noted your number if you wanted to remove it from the post. :wink: I'll call tomoirrow
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
peanut wrote:
J.J. wrote:
How come it won't work with windows 7? 7 is a lighter system than Vista. I'm running it on an old pc that used to run XP!


I'm not sure that all the necessary Win7 drivers would be available for these laptops . There are no XP drivers for this laptop which is why I never use mine.(I hate Vista )
I'm also not sure if all the existing software and our old files would be compatable with Win7.

Easiest solution is to just re-install Vista and HPG6000 drivers and software we use then restore all the backed up files and know for sure everything will work without drama

Thanks Brett I have noted your number if you wanted to remove it from the post. :wink: I'll call tomoirrow



Hi :)

No problem...I wont remove the number as people will say I am hiding lol....like this latest have a go at Brett post on Pistonheads....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... ossible%20?

All the best Brett :)
Author:  peanut [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:46 pm ]
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I 'm not even going to read it Brett cos it will probably piss me off. There are too many people sniping at others on forums. They hide their real identities behind their ID's and get a kick out of winding others up. I've finally learnt to ignore them now. If I don't respond it leaves them nowhere to go.
Speak to you tomorrow mate
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can someone help with a computer software problem.
peanut wrote:
I 'm not even going to read it Brett cos it will probably piss me off. There are too many people sniping at others on forums. They hide their real identities behind their ID's and get a kick out of winding others up. I've finally learnt to ignore them now. If I don't respond it leaves them nowhere to go.
Speak to you tomorrow mate



Hi :)

Will do :)

All the best Brett :)
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