Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters August 2nd
This week’s online newsletter includes:
* Question about Microsoft Updates Settings
Upgrading from Windows Updates to Microsoft Updates
* The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips.
* Computer Loads Up and Slows Down
Once I understood what was happening, the answer was obvious…
* Setting Default Programs in Windows 7
Windows 7 has consolidated the setting of default programs into one place, making it much easier to find and do…
* My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…
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Terry, just a thought on the email you received from Mickey about getting his wife a new computer with Windows XP. What about a netbook with the 10.5 inch screen. They all come with XP and usually a large harddive. Just a thought. Thanks for the newsltter.
Verle
Mickey’s question and your answser interested me, fo I have a peculiar situation. I ahd thought of doing what Mickey wants to do. I think I have it whipped in that I have a purchased XP disc. But, here’s the situration. The PC I am using is in the same box that I bought some 7-8 years ago but has only two of the original components; the Motherboard and the “floppy” drive. Everything else has been replaced; so, can I say this is still the same PC, or is it a different one from that which I first had built?
I presume that I could use that disc to install on a new PC, which I was considering;I’m not so sure I would be happy using XP as a “virtual” machine. I don’t get along with it too well in the Lab!
It depends on whether you purchased an “OEM” Windows XP or the boxed Retail version of Windows XP. One easy check – did you spend $300-$400 for your Windows XP? That’s what the boxed retail versions ran. The OEM versions were $100-$150 from the PC retailer.
If you actually bought a retail copy, check its license. I think you’ll find that, unlike the OEM copy which is licensed for one particular PC, the Retail version can be moved from PC to PC.
An added caution to your subscriber who was trying to evade the OE compact files feature; from one who did that!
OE will just quit working. You will be unable to download mail because your file is past capacity. You may be able to send, if you’re lucky. You will be unable to delete in order to make room for more activity. In other words you will have backed yourself into a corner, and unless you have advanced kbowledge and skills, will need help to get out. So compact and delete while you can!