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Should I use a SATA to USB adapter for my Dell 2350 upgrade?

I have a Dell 2350 I am upgrading. I want a 1TB or greater HD, but of course this Dell only uses IDE HDs. I have found an option of using an SATA to USB adapter. Has anyone done this before and if so ...
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Is a Windows 7 professional upgrade over vista home possible?

This has probably been asked before, but I want to be 100% sure before buying: if I have a laptop with an OEM version of Windows Vista Home Premium installed, can I buy the Windows 7 professional ...
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Upgrading Ubuntu 9.04 to 9.10 when Update Manager doesn't let you

I've been trying to upgrade my installation of Ubuntu 9.04 to 9.10, but all of the instructions I've found haven't been helping. They mostly say to run the update manager and it'll tell you that there'...
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When should I upgrade to Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)? [closed]

I'm a web developer for a small non-IT firm. When 9.10 came out, I was using it with no adverse effects from about a month before release (iirc, first beta), initially as an upgrade but as a clean ...
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Ram compatibility .. DIMM? [closed]

i want to increase RAM ..i will buy 512 ram ..with ddr 400 what more spec i need to match before i buy . like i dont know whats DIMM ..and where to check number of pin the ram has .. My computer ...
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Upgrade Windows 7 RC using Retail Ultimate install DVD [closed]

I installed Windows 7 RC Ultimate on a friend's machine, and starting today her computer won't boot into Windows anymore. I'm not sure exactly what the problem is (waiting for her to bring her laptop ...
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How do I know what type of RAM I have?

I've got an old computer from a friend of mine that does not use it anymore i order to use it like a test server. Now, I'd like to upgrade it, by adding to it some RAM. Wondering about how to know ...
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MySQL doesn't talk to PHP anymore

I've just upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 (64 bit) I was using EasyPHP 5.3.1 to develop my website, but since I've upgraded I can't get PHP to talk to MySQL. Even the PHPMyAdmin page doesn't ...
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Advice on new HDD and RAM for 2008 iMac [closed]

I am looking to play some games on my iMac using VMware or BootCamp and some native games like Call of Duty. I am looking at buying this HDD: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173804 and adding 4 GB or 6 ...
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Upgrade PHP 5.1.x to 5.3.x with XAMPP for Windows

Using Windows XP SP3. I installed the xampp to d:\xampp. I started it and everything worked fine (at least the indications were good). I want to use MediaWiki and it says that it can't work with PHP5....
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Upgrading infected Win XP to Vista Ultimate

I have a dual-boot (Leopard + infested Windows XP). I want to upgrade Windows to Vista and clean it with anti-virus. I would back up my files from Windows, but I do not want to propagate the virus. ...
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How do I upgrade pear from 1.4.9 to the latest version?

It looks like it might be 1.7.2, but I didn't find any definitive, "THIS IS THE CURRENT VERSION OF PEAR" on the pear website. I'm trying to upgrade PEAR on a system that I'm not all that familiar ...
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Is it worth upgrading RAM on a Vista/Windows 7 64bit system with 1GB of PC2-4300

How much is enough? with 1GB my system seems quite sluggish, but I don't want to put alot of money into my system. How much ram does windows really need to run smoothly? My system: AMD Athlon 64 ...
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Do I need to upgrade DDR2 Ram in pairs?

I'm running Vista64 on a AMD64 dual core, with only 1GB of ram. Do I need to install DDR2 ram in pairs? My Motherboard: Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC. Model M2N-E SLI Version 1.XX Serial ...
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Which hardware upgrade route? [closed]

In short, do I build a new machine or get a new case, or just save a little more until I can do a really powerful build? Here are the details... I have an HP Pavillion m9300t Entertainment PC and I'...
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Replacement hard drive for my dell 1720 inspiron [closed]

I'm looking for a 7200 rmp drive for my dell inspiron, which one do you guys suggest? Is installation fairly trivial? I have 2gb ram, would it be worthwile to get 4gb? I want to run virtualbox so I ...
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Upgrade Dell laptop hard disk

I have a Dell laptop and I'm looking to upgrade to a bigger hard disk. Please can you explain to me how to identify which types of disk are compatible? I'm totally lost in a sea of variants of ATA/...
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Upgrading to Firefox 3.6 in ubuntu 9.04

I've downloaded Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/upgrade.html unfortunately I don't find how to install it. I've found a few articles on how to install alpha versions, but not ...
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Over-Upgrading MacBook (Core Duo White) RAM to 4GB

I’m using a Core Duo MacBook White (not core 2 duo) for a while and have it upgraded to the maximum 2 GB of RAM. What happens if I just put two 2GB RAM modules in there? Has anyone experience “over-...
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Does the Dell Inspiron 1501 handle more than 4 Gb of RAM?

After the following comment on my last question, I'm thinking about upgrading my RAM: I got a 160 GB Scorpio Blue a couple months ago for my 1501. It's nice. That + 2 GB Crucial RAM have rather ...
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Migrating a hard drive from one system to another in Windows 7

I am about to upgrade to a new laptop. Is it possible for me to just take my system drive and put it in the new one with little problems, or will I need to reinstall Windows? I am currently running ...
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Windows 7 upgrade from OEM Vista - what info is needed?

I would like to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. I currently have a Dell PC that came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium on it. I can't remember if the PC came with a Vista CD or not (I think ...
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What's the maximum RAM a single slot can take in my Sony Vaio?

I have a Sony VAIO laptop (VGN-SZ1HP/B) that unfortunately has only one memory slot working (see my previous problem here), and it's very annoying as I'm limited to 1GB of RAM. According to Crucial, ...
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Ubuntu 9.04 to 9.10 *upgrade* w/ broadcom wireless driver running on a dell inspiron 1545. Will my wireless break, like when I installed 9.10 side along?

I am wondering if I upgrade from Ubuntu 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10 on my laptop (a dell inspiron 1545) using broadcom wireless drivers; will my wireless break? When I side along installed Ubuntu 9.10 last ...
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Is it ok to flash a bios from within Windows 7

I remember back in the day when you had to boot the computer and flash outside of windows. However, the manufacturer's site doesn't say anything about doing this. So is it ok to just run the flash ...
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How to recover Firefox 3.5 bookmarks after upgrade to Windows 7 from XP

I updated my computer from Windows XP to Windows 7. It creates a folder called windows.old, but I am unable to locate the old Firefox bookmarks profile. Where can I locate this or was it deleted in ...
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Laptop won't boot with both memory slots used

I'm currently trying to upgrade my old Sony VAIO VGN-SZ1HP/B to 2GB of RAM. It already had 1GB of Crucial RAM in one of its slots, and one empty. I checked on Crucial.com and it confirms that each ...
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Determining the maximum RAM I can upgrade my PC to and what type

Im having a little trouble determining what memory to buy and what the maximum I can upgrade to. I currently have 2GB and wish to upgrade to 3 or 4GB. I know with 32bit Vista I will only achieve max 3....
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What things do I have to have in mind when buying a video card?

My current specs are as follows: Motherboard: ASuS P5NSlI Processor: Pentium D Dual Core 2.8Ghz RAM: 2GB DDR2 Video Card: XFX NVidia 9400GT I am having some video performance issues in my PC games (...
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New HD for Sony Vaio

I'm looking to keep my old Sony Vaio, but add more RAM and a new HD. I've got the RAM taken care of, but I was wondering if anyone knew the limitations for the HD. The machine is a VGN-SZ1HP/B. I'm ...
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Windows 7 in Japanese?

My girl friend has a japanese computer and I want to upgrade her to Windows 7, but if I bought windows 7 in America, can I install it to display everything in Japanese? Im also somewhat worried about ...
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What's the highest performance Socket 478 processor at 133MHz FSB?

Looking to upgrade an older box that has an Asus P4S8X-MX mobo.
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Windows XP Pro Upgrade version, but no previous version?

I've wiped an old PC and would like to put a copy of XP Pro upgrade edition on it. However, I no longer have my old XP Home and Windows 98 discs for when it asks for a previous version's disc. Any ...
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Where is the upgrade button in Firefox on Mac?

I cannot find the button to upgrade my FireFox browser. This article implies that there is an upgrade button in the Upgrade tab of the Advanced tab of Preferences. There isn't one unless I'm blind.
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Photoshop performance gain - ram/disk

What performance gain would i expect to see when going from a 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM (2+2), 250GB 5400RPM system to a 2.4GHz, 6GB Ram (4+2), 128GB Falcon SSD (230/190mb/s)? (Ram is 1066Mhz) In particular im ...
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Do I Need a "Cable" Router?

I am looking to upgrade all of the components on my internal network. New wires, new router.. I am going to replace my Linksys BEFSR41 cable router and wanted to know - do I need to replace it with ...
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If my old desktop PC has a pentium D CPU in it now, can I be pretty certain a core 2 duo E7500 will work in it?

If my old desktop PC has a Pentium D CPU in it now, can a be pretty certain a core 2 duo E7500 will work in it? It used to be same socket (both are socket 775 I'm told) means they're compatible; I'm ...
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Can a key-less install be done with Windows 7 Pro from Digital River and enter later the product key for the Full version?

As explained below, I purchased a system builder Vista Home Premium (64bit) OEM install DVD, with free upgrade to Windows 7. However, I realized afterward that I needed Windows 7 Professional. Can ...
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Replaceing/upgradeing a Motherboard/CPU

So now that my computer is 4 years old I think its time to upgrade. I have replaced the video card, and upped the ram, but also want to increase my processor. I have an HP Media Center m7248n with a ...
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PC Upgrade: Is upgrading the CPU only worthwhile in this case? [closed]

I'm getting ready to upgrade my PC, but I don't have the money to upgrade the entire system. However, I think I'm in a position that will allow me to upgrade the CPU and upgrade the rest later. ...
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Hardware upgrade: Windows 7 bluescreens, Vista loads

I just did a fairly significant hardware upgrade while keeping my hard disks. The old system was a dell Optiplex 745 with an Intel Core 2 duo, LGA 775. The new system is custom built, Intel i5 750. I ...
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Which should I upgrade first - RAM or CPU?

My computer is currently running with an AMD 1.8ghz X2 processor and 1GB of RAM. I'm thinking the RAM, but which should I upgrade first, the RAM or the processor?
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installing vista ultimate 32

I currently have Vista Home Premium 32bit and want to install Vista Business 32 bit. Is this upgrade possible without needing to do a clean install, meaning none of my software will be removed? ...
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Screwdriver for changing HDD and PCI cards on Dell Vostro

I have a Dell Vostro 400 and the Dell site has no information at all on which screwdrivers are suitable for taking out the hard drive and PCI cards. I am sure users on here do a lot of work with ...
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Install OS X 10.5 on Intel 1GB Macbook

I'm trying to install Mac OS X 10.5 on a MacBook that previously had 10.4 on it. i am getting an error after selecting the language. What could be causing a box on the screen that says: Mac OS X ...
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Processor Upgrade HP Elite M9510F

I have an HP 9510F that uses the ASUS IPIBL-LB MB. It ships with an Intel Q8200 Quad Core processor but it does not support virtualization. Specs for the board from HP (ASUS does not list this OEM ...
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Intel P965 CPU Upgrade path

I'm currently running a DFI Infity P965 Dark-S Mainboard with Intel Core2Duo 6300 (1,86GHz, Conroe, OCed @ 2,8GHz). What are my upgrade options for the CPU?
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What is the maximum workable RAM on a modern PC?

How much RAM can I put in a modern Intel based PC? I know Jeff has 12 GB, but is it possible to go higher?
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How to transfer files and settings from Windows 7 x64 to Windows 2008 R2?

If I want to re-install Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit (or any other edition of Windows 7), I'd typically use "Windows Easy Transfer" utility built in the OS to backup and restore my files and settings. ...
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upgrading hard drive on toshiba satellite 5200

I have this beautiful & old laptop and would like to replace hard drive. I've purchased samsung 120GB hard drive and exchange hard drives. When I turn on computer my laptop doesn't recognize hard ...
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