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Richard C. Schaeffer, Jr., the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Information Assurance Director, testified in front of the Senate’s Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security about the collaboration NSA and Microsoft had during recent years. You can read his whole testimony here: ...

I just read this, here is the link http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20091112/ap_on_hi_te/us_intel_amd_settlement I wonder, did they make an offer AMD couldn't refuse? I mean, cosa nostra style as usual.  

Last time something like that happened to me it was my first DOA motherboard. I hope it isn't your case, it takes about two weeks to get  a replacement. About the possibility of a standoff shorting out something, like Sidicas said. You should look out for a lost hidden screw too. Those tiny evil things can cause so much havoc to ...

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RedSmurf2009, you're welcome, I'm glad it worked. OkieJohn2:Ummmm, shouldn't you have said ''Thanks for the help guys AND gals:''..     Ladytekki is one of the awesome ladies who always has great, on-target advice. Thanks for the compliment.    

Because you are getting Home edition, you will need to clean install. (You are changing editions) Like I said before, the next time you could make an image of the system so you won't need to install all the programs and drivers again. BTW, it's better to disconnect the second HDD during set up, and later add it. It will make everything easier. ...

Hi, one the features improved in Windows 7 is Backup and Restore. You have a few options, although this time you will have to do a clean install. After you install all the drivers and programs you can use Backup and Restore to make a System image backup to use the next time. In the following link you can find more information about it: Back up ...

What n0lxx said is the most expected scenario. Now, you can prevent that. If your main concern is what to do when the time to reinstall arrive, I suggest you use a third party software and make an image of the installation right after you are done. This image can include everything: drivers, programs, etc.  This is what you usually get ...

The answer to your question is still a work in progress, but you can read the latest about deploying Windows 7 in the following Microsoft's links. Performance and Hardware Compatibility  Five Steps to Windows 7 Application Readiness    

slmclarengt:Hard drive and CD drives are not the problem unless it's driver/firmware related; I've had similar problems but with my POST because of a dying CD drive circuit board causing POST issues (it was unresponsive but detectable and the BIOS got frustrated as it had no code to account for that circumstance). So try running your computer ...

Ridry:My computer freezes. By freeze I mean that all the graphics on the screen completely freeze and nothing is responsive. This can last anywhere from 5 seconds to a minute or more. It seems to get better by wiggling one of the wires that goes from the PSU to the MOBO. After I get it to stop freezing it can run for 2-3 weeks without issue. I ...

@Sid, every time I read or heard about, Oh my goddess, I think of you. @Everyone, I'm not longer concerned to be call geek, nerd or otaku. Indeed, I'm a otaku, I prefer to stay home watching anime than going clubbing with my friends. Thanks God, they finally understood, tho' they still try to drag me out from time to time. ...

Wjclements, I'm sorry to tell you this, specially if your budget is tight, I'd seen what you described many times, usually the PSU died taking the motherboard with it. If you open the old PSU, you probably will find something melted inside. The fact that you see some apparent activity on the mobo it doesn't mean is alive. I'm recycling one that ...

camochh:Here is the link to use for the 7 upgrade on the OEM Vista software. The coupon is inside the software package.   https://windows7upgradeoption.com/Landing.aspx Thanks for the link