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I have just successfully transferred Office 2007 settings from one Win7 32 bit computer to a new Win7 64 bit computer with no problems using Windows Easy Transfer. Looking at the FAQ, it does seem...

RocketDock?

Chris

Thanks, Clint.

Interesting. Neither in the computer with the problem, nor in my notebook that does not have a problem, can I find any file that looks like an uninstaller. I'm looking in C:\Program...

Fred Langa, in his recent Windows Secrets Newsletter, calls MSE 'a fine, free security tool'. Indeed, I use it on several computers. But I now have a frustrating problem with this program, which...

I use an Android program SMS Backup & Restore, whch backs up SMSs only to an XML file. This can then be backed up to your computer.

Might be at least a partial solution...

Chris

JimRob,

Assuming this was directed at me...



I'm using VMware Player with Windows 7 32 bit Home Premium. As far as I know, there should be no problem with 64 bit. I am using XP Home 32 bit,...

I'd really recommend considering running XP as a virtual machine under Windows 7. This was the way I went after trying dual boot. Among others, this avoids all the hassle of rebooting, gives almost...

KeePass is free for Windows and Android. I use Dropbox to synchronize both.

Chris

I suspect that you would have no problem installing - indeed I suspect that all CDs are the same, regardless of source. And anyway, you could download the latest version from Windows 7 Direct...

If your BIOS includes SMART monitoring (almost certainly it does), it will show an error during the boot up process (power on self test/POST). You may need to disable Full Screen Logo or equivalent...

As a matter of interest, is there any difference between using chkdsk in this way, and selecting Error-checking in the Tools tab for each drive?

Chris

BATcher,

I've not tried the WINE approach - perhaps a project for 'Ron' (lateR-ON). I have found installing the Linux system in a virtual machine (I prefer the free VMware Player) the most...

Bob,

Take a look at Slipstream Service Pack 3 into Your Windows XP Installation CD. I've found this relatively easy to do. Despite the title, it also covers including updates.

Chris

Thanks for that clear explanation. I've been mulling this for some time.

I have a few further questions if you're willing to share your expertise:

1. I usually access my Gmail through a POP3...

Skeeter,

You might also like to look at the free Send To Toys.

Chris

Problem with this program is that it 'Doesn't work with new PDF files' - not sure quite what that means, but it wouldn't work with one recently with PDF version 1.6.

Does anyone have any...

I've been using the free version of KeePass for more than three years. There is an Android version, and by storing the file on DropBox, I always have the latest version with me.

Chris

Ted, I accept that more memory is definitely better when it comes to VMs. But I'm managing with only 4GB on my Win7 notebook, and only 2GB on my XP desktop. But I only power up the VM when I need it,...

Alternatively, you might want to consider installing XP in a virtual machine within Windows 7. This gives you the option of accessing both operating systems at the same time, rather than have to swap...

To use AutoHotKey, you'll need a script that you either load at startup (easiest) or load together with the programs you wish to use it with.

In the script, you'll need the following lines:

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I find the lack of drag-and-drop between host and guest in VirtualBox a real inconvenience.

Chris

I have approached this need by using a scripting program call AutoHotkey. This allows me to allocate a Windows key (I used Win-X) to shutdown. The AutoHotkey script associated with this key can first...

I have tried Windows Virtual PC on an XP host, but not on Win7. But I've also tried VMware Player and VirtualBox (both have free versions) with an XP guest on both XP and Win7, and found VMware...

I fear I have some difficulty trusting pages such as this which do not indicate the date updated. From the comments this information appears to be almost three years old - a life-time in this...

What a scaremongering program! It tells me I have a Severe Risk. Why? Although not entirely clear, it seems to be because my Swap drive uses FAT file system (critical!), and because I don't have...