Q. what conflicts can I expect with software, hardware, etc? just want to prepare myself because I know this isn't going to be a piece of cake!
A. 1) Windows 7 still has all the security of a drunken teenager in a sports car. From Windows for Workgroups and NT 3 until today, Windows is a security joke. It used to be that running Windows just put your head into the noose. Now, millions of lazy Windows users are the reason why the Internet is a mess. If you already do all the right things to keep XP running safely, you're not going to get any safer by buying Windows 7.
2) Windows 7, no matter how you buy it, is expensive. Does your budget have the extra cash to buy a new and improved taskbar!?
3) Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 will require that you do a clean install. That means everything on your hard disk gets vaporized during the 'upgrade." Vista users have it easier. So long as they're moving from equivalent version to equivalent version or to Windows 7 Ultimate they can update without needing to rebuild their systems.
There are lots of ways, like Microsoft's own Windows Easy Transfer and I'm sure there will be many more, to migrate your data from your old system to your new one, but all of them take work. If you have a business with dozens to tens-of-thousands of Windows PCs you can count on a honking, huge upgrade bill.
4) Did you notice what I didn't say above? I didn't mention transferring your old programs and device drivers from XP to Windows 7. For that, Easy Transfer and most of the first generation of migration programs are of no help at all. You'll need to reinstall your old programs and device drivers. Then, you'll need to update all those programs and drivers. Doesn't that sound like fun? Doesn't that sound like hour after hour per PC of migration work?
5) XP already works. I can tell you chapter and verse on why you'd be better off running desktop Linux or put a Mac on your desk. Most of you though are happy running XP. If that's you, I'll be darned if I can think of a single, significant change that you'll get from running Windows 7 instead of XP.
For More Information and help related to windows 7 issues http://windows7.iyogi.net/
2) Windows 7, no matter how you buy it, is expensive. Does your budget have the extra cash to buy a new and improved taskbar!?
3) Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 will require that you do a clean install. That means everything on your hard disk gets vaporized during the 'upgrade." Vista users have it easier. So long as they're moving from equivalent version to equivalent version or to Windows 7 Ultimate they can update without needing to rebuild their systems.
There are lots of ways, like Microsoft's own Windows Easy Transfer and I'm sure there will be many more, to migrate your data from your old system to your new one, but all of them take work. If you have a business with dozens to tens-of-thousands of Windows PCs you can count on a honking, huge upgrade bill.
4) Did you notice what I didn't say above? I didn't mention transferring your old programs and device drivers from XP to Windows 7. For that, Easy Transfer and most of the first generation of migration programs are of no help at all. You'll need to reinstall your old programs and device drivers. Then, you'll need to update all those programs and drivers. Doesn't that sound like fun? Doesn't that sound like hour after hour per PC of migration work?
5) XP already works. I can tell you chapter and verse on why you'd be better off running desktop Linux or put a Mac on your desk. Most of you though are happy running XP. If that's you, I'll be darned if I can think of a single, significant change that you'll get from running Windows 7 instead of XP.
For More Information and help related to windows 7 issues http://windows7.iyogi.net/
Ok so my desk top has a crazy virus and I cannot get it to work even in safe mode?
Q. Is their anyway to hook up my lap top to it to run a sweep? I have tried the OS disk and all that on my desk top and like I said cannot even get it to start in safe mode. I have windows XP on a dell C521. Any suggestions are welcomed!!!!! Thank you!
A. Two other ways to remove malware, but you need another computer to get the files and burn them to a CD, because any malware or crimeware that might be on your computer could corrupt the download.
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You can create a "Rescue CD" with AVG anti-virus software:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/192414/avg_offers_free_emergency_boot_cd.html
AVG Offers Free Emergency Boot CD
Carrie-Ann Skinner
Mar 25, 2010 9:46 am
The link:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd
AVG Rescue CD
A powerful toolset for rescue & repair of infected machines.
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You can create a "Rescue CD" with F-Secure anti-virus software:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/193038/the_cleanest_malware_scan.html
The Cleanest Malware Scan
Lincoln Spector
Apr 5, 2010 8:47 am
The link:
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/tools/rescue-cd/
Boot Up Securely with the Rescue CD
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Using another computer, you download the ISO image. The file is not very large (60 to 120 megabytes) and downloads fast on broadband like DSL and cable. Then you burn the ISO image to a CD; most computers have software with their DVD/CD drives that can do this specialized burn.
If you download both of these, each ISO image must be burned to a separate CD.
Then you boot your computer with this disk. Since Windows does not run, any virus or spyware or trojans or crimeware or keyloggers or other malicious software called malware cannot run and take control of your computer.
This is a Linux-type set of programs, and it does not give you a pretty interface - it's all text and you will have to use the keyboard to select what operations to do.
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Be aware that if these programs find and remove or quarantine malicious files, you might not be able to boot your computer into Windows; some malware corrupts essential Windows files to be able to gain control of the computer.
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The advantage to this type of anti-virus scanning is that since Windows does not start, any malware on your computer cannot take control. Many computers get more than one malware program installed on them; an anti-virus program like one of these two allows you to remove some of those malware programs and makes it easier for other anti-malware programs to remove the others.
It's a never-ending battle.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:05 am CDT
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You can create a "Rescue CD" with AVG anti-virus software:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/192414/avg_offers_free_emergency_boot_cd.html
AVG Offers Free Emergency Boot CD
Carrie-Ann Skinner
Mar 25, 2010 9:46 am
The link:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd
AVG Rescue CD
A powerful toolset for rescue & repair of infected machines.
==========
You can create a "Rescue CD" with F-Secure anti-virus software:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/193038/the_cleanest_malware_scan.html
The Cleanest Malware Scan
Lincoln Spector
Apr 5, 2010 8:47 am
The link:
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/tools/rescue-cd/
Boot Up Securely with the Rescue CD
==========
Using another computer, you download the ISO image. The file is not very large (60 to 120 megabytes) and downloads fast on broadband like DSL and cable. Then you burn the ISO image to a CD; most computers have software with their DVD/CD drives that can do this specialized burn.
If you download both of these, each ISO image must be burned to a separate CD.
Then you boot your computer with this disk. Since Windows does not run, any virus or spyware or trojans or crimeware or keyloggers or other malicious software called malware cannot run and take control of your computer.
This is a Linux-type set of programs, and it does not give you a pretty interface - it's all text and you will have to use the keyboard to select what operations to do.
==========
Be aware that if these programs find and remove or quarantine malicious files, you might not be able to boot your computer into Windows; some malware corrupts essential Windows files to be able to gain control of the computer.
==========
The advantage to this type of anti-virus scanning is that since Windows does not start, any malware on your computer cannot take control. Many computers get more than one malware program installed on them; an anti-virus program like one of these two allows you to remove some of those malware programs and makes it easier for other anti-malware programs to remove the others.
It's a never-ending battle.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:05 am CDT
Is it possible to install open source server software on a HP?
Q. My friend told me I should buy a server to host webpages. So I did. He forget to tell me that I need software for this. Having bought PC's for years Windows always comes with it. So I have had a brand new HP Proliant ML110 G7 server sitting on my desk gathering dust. I thought I would go for the FREE Linux server software. Did a bit of research and found out that the Red Hat edition costs money. May as well buy Microsoft server software then?
As I am just learning to manage a server I don't want to spend much money on software. Can anyone advise me on the best options for me. I don't mind paying a small amount of money say £50.00 - £100.00 but I don't want to pay like £300.00
As I am just learning to manage a server I don't want to spend much money on software. Can anyone advise me on the best options for me. I don't mind paying a small amount of money say £50.00 - £100.00 but I don't want to pay like £300.00
A. A linux based server is a GREAT solution and is not very much complicated, you can even install a GUI if it makes you more comfortable. As for what distribution to use: I recommend going with ubuntu-server. Which has everything you basicly need, lots of documentation, the option to easily add a GUI, and a great community to back it all up. Also, it's free !
One thing you might think of investing in is a domain name and DNS service, most ISP's will block port 80 on outgoing from your place (meaning to get to your server someone would type youraddress.com:4843 (used a random number and address). So to get people to your address with just a domain name you should look into that. A good place to start is : no-ip.org for a free example, then buy yourself a service of your choice.
One thing you might think of investing in is a domain name and DNS service, most ISP's will block port 80 on outgoing from your place (meaning to get to your server someone would type youraddress.com:4843 (used a random number and address). So to get people to your address with just a domain name you should look into that. A good place to start is : no-ip.org for a free example, then buy yourself a service of your choice.
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