Compatibility refers to whether a particular piece of hardware or software will work with a system. A piece of hardware or software is said to be compatible with a system if the hardware or software can be used without significant problems on the system. Sometimes, a piece of hardware or software ...
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Can WD3200AZRX SATA-3 hard drive work on SATA-2?
I know this question is already been asked a lot of times.
I am buying new hard drive today, but I am worrying that it wont work on my motherboard Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3.
I want to buy this hard ...
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PCI-Express 2.0 backwards compatibility?
I have a Radeon HD 6850 which is a PCI-E 2.0 card. Will it work with a ASUS P5N-SLI which has only PCI-E input?
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Is there a cross-*nix compatible way to get file modified timestamp?
Trying to solve this problem I've come up with solutions that are not compatible between ubuntu and osx. I wish to make one replacement command for the following two, which differ in two characters:
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A PCI Express 3.0 Video Card into a PCI-E 1.0 x16 slot
Perhaps I'm trying to push my mobo too hard, but I think I have read that PCI-e 3.0 is back compatible to previous PCI-e specifications. But 3.0 into a 1.0, is it possibly asking too much?
I'm ...
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Old Application crashs when clicking on File Open, File Save or File SaveAs
I have an old (10 year old) application which was used in Windows XP before.
This application is closed source so I am not able to fix it by using the source code.
Now I we want to use it in Win7.
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Convert Adobe Flash CS5 file to Adobe Flash CS3
I have Adobe Flash CS5 file named bannerCS5.fla, how can I convert it to Adobe Flash CS3 file ? When I googled, I heard it is impossible to do so. I tried the following alternative,
Installed Adobe ...
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Virtualbox does not pass windows XP logo testing - is there a solution other than to ignore the warning?
I have been providing a demo of some software as a virtual machine. By providing a virtual machine, it is very easy for users to evaluate - the software only runs in linux and has many dependencies.
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Using an old graphics card on a new mother board
I will be getting my ASUS P8Z77-V Z77 MB ATX 2400 (O.C) SLI Crossfire motherboard today that will be running the Intel Core i7-2600K. I have an old EVGA GeForce 8800GT and was curious if I could use ...
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Windows 7 how to monitor folders a program is trying to create
I'm trying to get Sony Artisan software to work on Windows 7 32-bit. They were made for Windows XP. I got the drivers installed, but when the program starts up it gives an error can't create ...
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Are all SATA cables compatible with SATA 3?
I have a HP Compaq de5700 Small Form Factor desktop computer, and I am looking to upgrade it's hard drive. When I open up the box, it clearly has available SATA connectors on the motherboard, but no ...
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Internet Explorer 9 in 2 different computers is showing different views, why is that?
I'm trying to identify the cause of this bizarre situation.
In my computer, in IE9, my website it's viewed in compability mode automaticaly. The browser displays a message "A problem displaying ...
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SATA-III drive comaptiblity with current motherboard
Next month I will be upgrading my computer with newer/better hard drive (Western Digital 250GB, 7200rpm, 32MB, Sata III, Caviar Blue, here is a link where I will buy it from - ...
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Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack “The converter failed to open the file” error & “This is a pre-release version”
What issues have people encountered with older OS's (2000, XP) and olders versions of Microsoft Office (2000, XP, 2003) with the 'Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack'?
I have a couple of Windows 2000 ...
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Is Microsoft Word 2010 interoperable with Word 2007?
Microsoft provides a compatibility pack which helps with exchanging files between Office 2007 / 2010 and previous versions of Office.
But it's not clear from the description whether this means that ...
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Compatibility of Chipset and GPU
I am wondering if the compatibility of Chipset and GPU affects the performance of graphic card. If so, how can I know how much compatible they are?
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How to correct linebreak characters in a Git reporsitory?
I added autocrlf = true to .gitconfig locally just now. How to make my local working copy on Mac OS X and the remote/central repository on Linux server both have correct linebreak characters?
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which file type to install my virtual hard disk in while installing a new machine on virtualbox?
I got some options like VHD, VMDK, HDD, and VDI
is there a file type that is most commonly used and is supported by most other virtual disk software?
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Keep Win 7 or revert to Win XP? Win 7/XP, compatibility, hardware
I am helping an older gentleman with his new computer. He is a scholar, and he wants to use scholar programs that are not compatible with Win 7. In addition, he has a scanner and a printer that does ...
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FiOS signal bradcast
Can I connect the FiOS set top output coaxial cable to my MOCA wifi/router input so to broadcast the unscrambled signal to my Roku Boxes?
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How to get VirtualPool 2 running in Wine?
I have VirtualPool 2, but the CD drive on my Windows95 is broken.
I am trying to get it to run in Wine on Fedora 15, but even with the compatability setting set to Win95 it installs fine, but when ...
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Can Wine emulate Windows95?
I have VirtualPool2 for Windows95, but recently the CD drive has not been working on my Windows95 machine. VPool only supports Windows95 so I can't run it in Wine, it detects Wine as a WindowsNT ...
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Can I just replace my motherboard and CPU without further complications? [closed]
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Upgrading motherboard without reloading OS
I've just purchased the i7 2600k and a Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 motherboard. I want to upgrade my existing setup, a Gigabyte ...
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What dictates the possible compatibility options for a Windows shortcut?
If you've ever dug into the properties sheet of a shortcut, you've might have come across this page:
I highlighted a specific dropdown box in red. This is what it looks like, if I expand the ...
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How to open a file created in Word 2007 pre-release version
When I try opening some old Word 2007 docx files in Word 2010, I get the error message:
This file was created in a pre-release version of Word 2007 and cannot be opened in this version.
I tried ...
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connection can-bus to pc with pci
Hi all I need answer if this is the same PCI as this
On the second product it says PCI/104 and I am not sure if this metal layewr that needs to be outside will fit on this board?
If not can you see ...
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Motherboard and RAM compatibility
My computer often freezes for few seconds when doing memory intensive operations, cause of 1 GB installed memory. Windows 7 starts to use Paging File but my hard drive is very slow and opening a basic ...
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Are modems, made for a more recent DSL standard, downwards compatible with older DSL technology?
I understand that older DSL modems aren't compatible with newer technology, but is the case same the other way around? I.e.:
Is VDSL2 modem compatible with a VDSL connection? What about with ADSL or ...
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Two kits of three DDR3 memory sticks mixed. Are they same?
I have bought two memory kits, each having three DDR3 modules for triple-channel setup. Looking at the memory modules serial stickers, I couldn’t find a clue about how to identify, that the modules in ...
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Installing Linux on an Asus p8z68-m PRO Motherboard
Here is a challenge: how is this done? I've tried disabling the ASM1061 controller in the Onboard Devices section, using Wubi, booting from USB (as I don't have a DVD drive, yet), and even booting ...
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Same RAM model, different purchase date. Will this work?
I went for a triple channel (3x2GB) DDR3 RAM kit for my build back in 2010.
The same kit is now a lot cheaper and I'm considering purchasing one to give my machine a little boost.
Relevant Specs:
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Is it possible to run a Linux / BSD app on a mac?
I don't care if I have to add libraries or build whatever on my end. I'm just hoping since OS X has the foundations of Unix that there's some way to run a Linux or BSD client. Specifically, we need ...
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Microsoft Visio and Sparx Enterprise Architect Compatability
I am creating UML diagrams using Sparx Enterprise Architect and a colleague of mine is using Microsoft Visio. Can Visio open EA diagrams, and/or can EA open Visio diagrams?
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Adobe InDesign installation and compatibility [closed]
I'm planning to get Adobe InDesign CS5 / CS5.5 for my computer; it's a 32-bit, Windows 7 Home Edition machine.
Is it compatible with 32-bit for CS5? AFAIK CS5.5 isn't compatible according to what I ...
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Will a VGA monitor work if connected to 9-pin serial port?
I have a (old) computer that I am trying to use, just for giggles. It has a 9-pin (RS-232) output for the monitor (marked 10101). Can I connect it to my VGA monitor using an adapter?
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Run a program in XP compatibility on Win 7 *without* admin rights
I have a VB.NET program I wrote which uses Process.Start() to launch an '.ARTask' file associated with BMC Remedy User. For reasons beyond the scope of this question (someone else had the same problem ...
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How to add a (windows readable) backup disk to Netgear ReadyNAS?
So we have this ReadyNAS appliance with 2x1TB disks in Netgear X-RAID (read: mirrored), two empty disk bays and all three usb ports unused.
We'd like to add another 1TB disk to the NAS and schedule ...
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Fully compatible Linux laptop? [closed]
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad w510 and it is claimed to be an Ubuntu compatible laptop.
I use Ubuntu 10.10 on it.
I have been using it for almost a year and have met a lot of issues which dramatically ...
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New Power Supply doesn't work with a specific motherboard
I just bought a new power supply Corsair CX430 V2 in order to meet the needs of a new graphics card I hope to install. The motherboard is the micro-ATX form factor Asus P5KPL-AM/PS running a Intel C2D ...
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Can 4.1 speakers work with a sound card that only has one line out port?
My friend just purchased a Dell Inspiron 620 desktop that has integrated 5.1 channel audio. On the back of the computer where all the plugs/ports are, there is only port for a line out for audio. ...
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quick check: are ssd sata II/III hard drives compatible with a sata 6 Gb/s motherboard? [closed]
I'm purchasing this motherboard and just want to make sure if I purchase a ssd sata II or sata III hard drive, it'll all work out. Thanks!
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How can I set the compatibility mode for an executable from the command line?
Is there a way to set the compatibility with XP option (right click/properties/compatibility ... that one, yes :) to an executable from the command line?
Or better yet, is there a way to set ...
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How can I run a 32-bit app on 64-bit OSX 10.7.2?
I have an app that only exists a 32bit version. In order to use it, I used to press 2 & 3 together before booting the Mac, so it'll run in 32bit mode. However, some apps (64bit version that ...
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Is there a way that I can tell IE9 to stop running in IE9-Compat View for “Local intranet” sites?
I have a site which only functions in IE9/Chrome/Firefox. The site is an internal only site from a vendor, so we access it by https://serverName/ -- IE9 correctly identifies this as an intranet site, ...
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Upgrading from SATA 1 to SATA 3
My motherboard is Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3 and it has 4x SATA 2 ports. I have SATA 1 disk installed and it's slowing my system, I think it is because of its 8mb buffer. I want to upgrade or should I say ...
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How can I connect a P8 to a P4 motherboard?
I have an older motherboard and I would like to connect a newer power supply to it. The motherboard has a P4 input, while the power supply has a P8 connector only (it is actually a 6 pin + 2 pin ...
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compatibility issue with Skype (2.2 beta) and centos6 (64bit)
I'm facing some difficulties in installing skype with centos6 (64bit), Every time I tried, after system reboot centos stuck in the loading screen,
But without installing skype my Centos6(64bit) works ...
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Running Onfolio in Windows 7 (it runs only in Internet Explorer 7)?
We have a large database in Onfolio.
The last version of Internet Explorer that accepts Onfolio is Internet Explorer 7, but Windows 7 does not accept Internet Explorer 7.
Any solution?
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Is there any possiblity to run a 32 bit software in 64 bit OS or a 64 bit software in 32 bit OS? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Can a 32 bit OS run in a 64 bit processor?
Is there any possiblity to run a 32 bit software in 64 bit OS or a 64 bit software in 32 bit OS by doing any changes or with ...
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AMD FX-8120 Zambezi 8-core, worth it? [closed]
The majority of reviews and posts I see referring to the zambezi say it rocks and do so hard. However, I'm seeing isolated posts of problems w/ compatibility with hardware and some older games... and ...
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Building against an older glibc
Is it possible to build glibc/gcc/binutils in the version combo of say 2.4/4.6/2.22 (or some later version of GCC used by the oldest/'stablest' linux distro's still around)?
I would like to create ...
