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    windows 7 slow after changing "computer name."

    I'm glad that I get that the last laugh in this conversation. LOL! Okay, so check it. I never said I was recommending this program to clients. I said I wanted to identify the source of the problem and figure out how to solve it so I can have the knowledge of how to fix this issue if it reoccurs...
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    windows 7 slow after changing "computer name."

    So I tried the system restore, c0rr0sive so I'm guessing you didn't read the entirety of my post. Anyways, I am currently in safe mode w/ networking and I'm having no problems. Is there anyway to reverse this problem without reformatting? I'm thinking that maybe something went awry when I...
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    windows 7 slow after changing "computer name."

    dell inspiron 1545. 2.1GHz dual-core processor. 4gb ram. windows 7 ultimate 32-bit. the problem: So I decided to download the "ultimate windows tweaker." Everything is honky dory at this point and my computer is running fine. Everything is opening quickly. So I see the option to change the name...
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    Done. I have XP up and running but there is one problem. I want my system drive letter to be C:/ not F:/... How can I change it? I tried to go to Computer Management and Change Drive Letters and Paths... but to no avail... It is saying it won't let me change the letter of the system drive or...
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    The correct .inf files for SATA drivers for my Dell Inspiron 1545 for Windows XP, mentioned in the second post I believe. Sorry for not specifying.
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    Okay I slipstreamed SP3 and I need to find the correct .inf files. I'm not sure where to get them. Any help on that would be much appreciated.
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    Well I am using Windows 7 RC right now. A lot of the .dlls and .ocxs I use aren't compatible. I can't make my custom toolbar either =( Windows XP provided everything I loved and needed, so I want to go back.
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    I just enjoy XP a bit more than I do Vista. Vista is an unnecessary upgrade. So, I am using nLite I have SP3 slip-streamed into my Windows XP installation disc. How do I add the drivers? I need the .inf files for the SATA drivers... I need some help with that.
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    Dell Inspiron 1545 Won't Let Me Reformat w/ XP

    Specs: Dell Inspiron 1545 Intel Core2Duo Windows Vista Home Premium 4GB RAM 64-Bit Operating System I booted my computer with my XP SP1 disc and it didn't even pop up with the "Press any button to continue..." thing. I've checked everything in the BIOS. It's fine. CD/DVD rom is set to boot...
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    Software dissapearing on Vista.

    I just got a brand new laptop. Dell Inspiron 1545. Intel Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz) processor. 320GB HDD. 4GB RAM. Windows Vista Home Premium. My system type is a 64-bit Operating System. Anyways. I installed AVG, songbird, iTunes, etc. and I rebooted one day and they were all gone. I have no idea...
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    Need advice on choosing a laptop.

    So I have 500$-600$ to spend. I want this laptop for college. I want something that is fast and durable. I can always get another hard-drive if I need more space. I burn a lot of CDs and DVDs. I want something that has a decent graphics card as well. I just want movies and hulu to look good...
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    Apple iPod won't restore on my XP =(

    That didn't fix it man. I did everything you said. Is there anything else I can do?
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    Apple iPod won't restore on my XP =(

    Okay, I turned on my 5th Gen 30GB iPod one day and the screen says "Connect to computer. Use iTunes to restore." I tried, and it kept telling me to restore it. I've tried like 10 times. I've tried following Apple's support page for this problem but that didn't help at all either. Am I doing...
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    burning error message

    I did some research and it seems like the error goes away for some after doing this: 1. Open up iTunes... 2. Click Edit, and go to Preferences... 3. Navigate to the Advanced tab... 4. Make sure the box 'Use iTunes as the default player for audio files' 5. Now see if you get the message...
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    laptop will not boot all the way into windows xp

    Take a look at these pages... they might be able to help you: After the Windows Logo displays or after you log on to Windows, a Windows XP-based computer may only display the wallpaper, a black screen, or a blue screen Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! or another solution might be: I don't know if...
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