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Computer question for those smarter than me...
I'm in the market for a new, hell even refurb, computer. But it looks like I'm going to be stuck with the junk Vista garbage of Microcrap. I got to know, will it run Cool Edit Pro? That the big question I've got. I know XP will run it with easy, but Microcrap won't let you downgrade to XP. So..am I looking at a headache or not?
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"In response to OEM and customer feedback, Microsoft is extending the availability of all Microsoft® Windows® XP products preinstalled on new Direct OEM PCs from January 31, 2008 to June 30, 2008. "
http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=455
So if the manufacturer won't sell it to you that way, find someone who will.
http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=455
So if the manufacturer won't sell it to you that way, find someone who will.
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I have a desktop that turns off its monitor on boot-up after that splash screen with the fake bar animation clears. What's it doing, and how do I get it to stop doing that?
I have a desktop that turns off its monitor on boot-up after that splash screen with the fake bar animation clears. What's it doing, and how do I get it to stop doing that?
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Well here a question that I came up with last night. My laptop is running XP. There is software that lets you copy the entire hard drive of one laptop to another so you can make a external hard drive out of the old laptop drive. If I was to a new computer with Vista, couldn't I get this software, take the Vista hard drive out, reformat that SOB in friends desktop, use the software to copy my laptop hard drive to the new desktop hard drive?
The only hang-up with this plan would be getting XP drivers.
But I might go with FearPeddler idea.
The only hang-up with this plan would be getting XP drivers.
But I might go with FearPeddler idea.
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My computer has Vista, and I've run Cool Edit Pro on it without trouble.
But, with Vista, results may vary!
But, with Vista, results may vary!
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Microcenter Columbus (well, chain-wide) has some refurbished IBM and Compaq computers at fairly decent prices.
All depends on what you need.
I bought 2 IBM desktops with XP-Pro for around $500.00. 1/2 gig ram, cd.
I'm using both of them for basic office machines for internet and word -processing (Word Perfect office suite--much cheaper than Office and WP is designed for people who can actually type).
They're just chugging along quite happily moving those 1's and 0's.
All depends on what you need.
I bought 2 IBM desktops with XP-Pro for around $500.00. 1/2 gig ram, cd.
I'm using both of them for basic office machines for internet and word -processing (Word Perfect office suite--much cheaper than Office and WP is designed for people who can actually type).
They're just chugging along quite happily moving those 1's and 0's.
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Re: Computer question for those smarter than me...
If you purchase a new computer chances are you'll get stuck with Vista. Vista, in my opinion isn't that great of an OS at this point. Perhaps after the service pack is officially released it may yield some better performance. I have XP Pro and will stick with it for as long as possible.The People's DJ wrote:I'm in the market for a new, hell even refurb, computer. But it looks like I'm going to be stuck with the junk Vista garbage of Microcrap. I got to know, will it run Cool Edit Pro? That the big question I've got. I know XP will run it with easy, but Microcrap won't let you downgrade to XP. So..am I looking at a headache or not?
CEP will run on Vista. Like Ace said; Results may vary...
Yes, you're looking for a headache with vista at this point!
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Arp2 wrote:As long as we're in this vein,.....
I have a desktop that turns off its monitor on boot-up after that splash screen with the fake bar animation clears. What's it doing, and how do I get it to stop doing that?
Does the monitor stay off or does it come back on?
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Yes! And it's pretty simple. Chances are the desktop has a driver disk that you'll be able to pop in that will have both XP & Vista drivers for the specific harware.The People's DJ wrote:Well here a question that I came up with last night. My laptop is running XP. There is software that lets you copy the entire hard drive of one laptop to another so you can make a external hard drive out of the old laptop drive. If I was to a new computer with Vista, couldn't I get this software, take the Vista hard drive out, reformat that SOB in friends desktop, use the software to copy my laptop hard drive to the new desktop hard drive?
The only hang-up with this plan would be getting XP drivers.
But I might go with FearPeddler idea.
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Assuming that 10 or 20 minutes is long enough to wait, it stays off.FrameSync wrote:Does the monitor stay off or does it come back on?Arp2 wrote:As long as we're in this vein,.....
I have a desktop that turns off its monitor on boot-up after that splash screen with the fake bar animation clears. What's it doing, and how do I get it to stop doing that?
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Re: Computer question for those smarter than me...
TPDJ...really dumb question...CEP? Like the original? Not AA? Is it a legit copy? If so, you can upgrade to the new (Vista compatible) AA 3.0 for only $99.The People's DJ wrote:I'm in the market for a new, hell even refurb, computer. But it looks like I'm going to be stuck with the junk Vista garbage of Microcrap. I got to know, will it run Cool Edit Pro? That the big question I've got. I know XP will run it with easy, but Microcrap won't let you downgrade to XP. So..am I looking at a headache or not?
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Well thats definitly not right. Are you able to use it after that time or is that all the machine does at this point?Arp2 wrote:Assuming that 10 or 20 minutes is long enough to wait, it stays off.FrameSync wrote:Does the monitor stay off or does it come back on?Arp2 wrote:As long as we're in this vein,.....
I have a desktop that turns off its monitor on boot-up after that splash screen with the fake bar animation clears. What's it doing, and how do I get it to stop doing that?
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It's just the monitor that's off.....the boot continues and finishes, and I'm then able to "remember" my way through the shutdown keystrokes and shut it down cleanly.FrameSync wrote:Well thats definitly not right. Are you able to use it after that time or is that all the machine does at this point?Arp2 wrote:Assuming that 10 or 20 minutes is long enough to wait, it stays off.FrameSync wrote:Does the monitor stay off or does it come back on?
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Kind of a stupid question follows.Arp2 wrote:It's just the monitor that's off.....the boot continues and finishes, and I'm then able to "remember" my way through the shutdown keystrokes and shut it down cleanly.FrameSync wrote:Well thats definitly not right. Are you able to use it after that time or is that all the machine does at this point?Arp2 wrote: Assuming that 10 or 20 minutes is long enough to wait, it stays off.
Did you exchange monitors with one known to be good?
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I read in Smart Computing where Microsoft has received so many complaints that they will give to anyone that asks a copy of xp for their new computer. also you might check the power management on your computer and see what your computer is set to turn off your monitor? this might be just a function for laptops and not desktops. also you might check the seating of your video card. it could be lose in its socket causing a heating problem. good luck
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