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Old 02-03-2014, 11:25 AM
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I bought a "newer PC" and decided to retire an old Gateway (circa 2002). I am finding out, that simply going through a network, or using USB Flash Drives is not a easy nor simple task.

Getting the older files onto the new PC has been a major PITA. Coupled with software transfers, OS updates, driver updates, preferences, User ID's, passwords, e-mails accts, etc. I have been struggling with this for 10 days with another couple of weeks in preparation.


Geez, I think I see daylight at the end of the tunnel....
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Which windows system are you running? None of the newer stuff seems to be compatible with the older stuff. Atleast it is never easy to transfer over info. My last two window systems were Windows XP and now Windows 7. Missed out on the whole Vista debacle and Windows 8(haven't heard good things about it).
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Old 02-03-2014, 11:33 AM
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Went from XP Pro (which I really liked but now unsupported) to Vista Business (ugh).
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Which windows system are you running? None of the newer stuff seems to be compatible with the older stuff. Atleast it is never easy to transfer over info. My last two window systems were Windows XP and now Windows 7. Missed out on the whole Vista debacle and Windows 8(haven't heard good things about it).
Window 8 is basically Windows 7 for tablets and touchscreens. The guts of the OS are the same.
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Window 8 is basically Windows 7 for tablets and touchscreens. The guts of the OS are the same.
Haven't been around it too much. I've heard it has "tiles" like a Mac. IIRC, you can divert it back to a regular window like the Windows 7 though. Pretty happy with the 7 and never had a problem with XP, was just time to update like Roland. Roland, good luck with the Vista.
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I bought a "newer PC" and decided to retire an old Gateway (circa 2002)..


Geez, I think I see daylight at the end of the tunnel....
Roland, what you are seeing is the headlight of the approaching runaway train....

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Which windows system are you running? None of the newer stuff seems to be compatible with the older stuff. Atleast it is never easy to transfer over info. My last two window systems were Windows XP and now Windows 7. Missed out on the whole Vista debacle and Windows 8(haven't heard good things about it).
You didn't miss much in Vista. For those in the IT Industry past or present, Vista equates to Windows ME; i.e., a stepping stone OS that was meant to be a cash cow but didn't really take off.

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Went from XP Pro (which I really liked but now unsupported) to Vista Business (ugh).
XP is still run by a great many people. It still controls roughly 37% of the market, 2nd only to Windows 7 at about 45% of the market. If you get the chance, try out Windows 7, it's basically a spit shined Vista.

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Window 8 is basically Windows 7 for tablets and touchscreens. The guts of the OS are the same.
Exactly. I don't get why places are selling it on none-touchscreen PC's, doesn't make sense to me

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I can totally relate to that!
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I have a mix of XP and windows 7 machines. I like them both, and give 7 the nod due to easier networking. I'm told by folks who should know that you needn't be in a big hurry to get rid of the XP machines, despite the loss of "support." They will be around for many more years....

Personally, I'm about to make the jump to linux for some PCs...just haven't decided on which flavor yet.
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