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To answer the OP, yes, MS software is still needed. There's some things, such as high performance gaming, those who requires MS Office at work/school, & some (mainly AMD) video cards. This isn't to...

Normally, I simply click the middle (+) symbol on the outer VM screen, that usually works for me. A few times I had to adjust the resolution, but that's been a while back.

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For those who are having issues with Ubuntu 12.04/12/10 & Mint Cinnamon, I use & highly recommend Linux Mint 13/14 Mate version. Up to Mate 13 (built upon Ubuntu 12.04) runs on older XP machines that...

First off, it's always best to backup the drive before making major changes to the machine, such as adding a OS.

When I remove a Linux OS from the HDD, I use a partitioning boot disk, Mini...

For those who wants to know, the Linux swap file is the equivalent of the page file in Windows. If in Windows, we tap out on physical RAM, most of us has the page file to pick up the slack, & it...

Yes, Wubi can be used to get the feel of Linux, however it's not a full fledged experience. This was my first attempt at Ubuntu, inside of XP. Used it for two weeks, my inexperience & lack of...

Plenty of good suggestions here, however what if one needs to use that external drive to backup in PreOS Mode? Acronis True Image calls it something else, but it works the same. By pressing a key at...

I don't buy this at all. Recently, with the shortage of Windows 8 tablets/hybrids (because the OEM's dropped the ball), many who wanted a new Windows 8 computer had to buy either a traditional...

Here's my list, with the assistance of Belarc Advisor:

Adobe AIR 3.5
Adobe Systems, Inc. - Shockwave Flash Version 11,3,375,10
Adobe Systems, Inc. - Shockwave Flash Version 11,4,402,287
AOMEI...

Thanks for the warning, I won't be installing Windows Essentials on Windows 8, at least until I remove it from 7. I didn't see the need to install the full client on two installs. Especially since 8...

I've used Comodo before, really have nothing bad to say about the protection, only that it's not suitable for CPU's that runs under 2.0GHz. Too much of a load on underpowered computers, desktop or...

Glad to hear that things worked out for both of you!

Now, if only we can get the free streaming Internet TV in Media Center again, my favorite part of the app. It was just recently dropped, as I...

Thanks Ted! It's been awhile since Classic Shell has been updated.

I've tried other apps of this sort, Classic Shell beats the others by far. I just may install this on 7 as well.

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I did that too, the one that I ordered is going to be stored in my safe deposit box. At the price that I gave for the OS, that was still less than going to the store & buying the boxed version, I...

One other very powerful app seldom mentioned to run, this scans every byte on the drive. It's very popular in Europe, & independent studies shows it's detection rates are #1 in the security industry....

Just in case you need the Windows 8 Pro install disk in the future, there's a link in the confirmation email from your Windows 8 purchase to obtain one. Also a link for the setup app for the Windows...

I had to install the 64 bit edition of Office 2010 due to error code 0x80073683 with the 32 bit one. I tried twice, first by Flash drive, then by DVD, the same error both times.

Being that I had a...

Until I installed Office 2010 Pro Plus onto 8 Pro, I didn't realize just how many updates there were (over 600MB for mine). This is my first 64 bit install of Office, I keep the latest SP on a Flash...

One trend that I'm noticing already, many of the new Windows 8 computers, especially tablets, notebooks & AIO's (which is what my desktop is), is that the CPU power is being lowered. My notebook that...

I install VLC Media Player on all of my OS's as a backup player, but like the Media Center that Windows offers better. BTW, VLC offers a 64 bit version now.
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I don't know about that one. Media Center must be added using the key that you request & receive via email.

Without this, one cannot watch DVD's or access other Media Center features. There are...

You're using the same AV as myself, there's nothing at all wrong with AVG 2013 Free. Don't let the "free" in the name fool you, it's highly configurable & likely meets the needs of most users.
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Avast Internet Security has been rather buggy the last two times that I purchased it. It made Windows 7 run slow & a component of the Firewall didn't play well with Windows 8 (CP). I bought it then...

Recently, I had the chance to grab ATI 2013 Home @Newegg for $9.99, as well as Disk Director for the same price, but passed on the offers. Seems that the software has a lower rating than previous...

Very true statement. Each of those desktops & laptops has a purpose, & it's unlikely that one can be replaced by the other.

There are still many valid uses for the desktop, I've never been in a...