Operating System

Get Ready Windows 8. Already?

Written by Admin | 20 March 2011
Posted in Operating System

After the little disaster that was the Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft seem to be back on form with Windows 7. The OS has now reached over 300 million licenses around  the world, which, according to Microsoft, represents 20% of all PCs connected to the internet (Source: zdnet.com).

But for the rest of MS-friendly PC owners who are still plugging away on Windows XP or Vista, is the news that Windows 8 is now on the horizon going to put  people off making that initial switch to 7?

Have you made the switch to Windows 7? Do you think you’ll go to Windows 8?

Tags:
Add a comment

Find out if your PC can run Windows 7

Written by Peter Reginald | 19 February 2010
Posted in Operating System

Microsoft have created a computer program that checks your PC to see if it's compatible for a Windows 7 upgrade (in other words 'Windows 7 Ready') and then provides a report outlining any compatibility issues and offers some guidance on fixing the PC before you install Windows 7.

Go there...

Tags:
Add a comment

SL08-010 Windows Vista Activation Exploit Details

Written by Peter Reginald | 16 February 2010
Posted in Operating System

It is possible to install a counterfeit or pirated copy of Vista that bypasses the online Genuine Validation Check. The computer bypasses this check by running a special script (or programming code).
Tags:
Add a comment

Read more...

Installing Microsoft Windows XP from USB device

Written by Peter Reginald | 16 February 2010
Posted in Operating System

Whether you are a technician or a DIY there are several reasons why you would want to install XP from a USB device like an external hard drive or a USB stick.
Tags:
Add a comment

Read more...

Was this useful?

Keep up with the latest computer tips and security info.
Follow our tweets @yourpcmatters or become our fan on facebook.