Recent Posts SimHQ Forums en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:32:18 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 guod http://simhq.com/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905583.html#Post2905583 adlabs6
on: Today at 01:24 PM

I chose 32bit for my Windows 7 install. Wanting to run some older software, and a successful testing period with the RC were enough to satisfy me. The one main advantage I'd see with 64 bit, more RAM, I don't have and don't plan on with this build.

Happily, I as times change I can always use my 64 install media when needed. For those who don't know, my Windows 7 Upgrade Retail came with two DVDs in the box, one for 32 and 64 bit.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:35 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905583.html#Post2905583 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905469.html#Post2905469 Osram
on: Today at 09:02 AM

If it does not have to be free, maybe Forte Agent is for you?:
http://www.forteinc.com/agent/index.php]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:02:52 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905469.html#Post2905469 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904659.html#Post2904659 LawnDartLeo
on: 11/19/09 10:53 PM

I went from XP to 7 without a hitch using an upgrade disc. You need to do a little hocus-pocus trickery but its about as difficult as entering your login and password in this forum. I would also suggest that you be 100% legit when doing this. It's illegal to install an upgrade if you dont have the requisite software in hand and have a proper license for it, as well.



]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:53:17 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904659.html#Post2904659 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904385.html#Post2904385 BILL_
on: 11/19/09 01:47 PM

I buy 'built' computers. No 'brand loyalty', but I *am* familiar with HP's recovery DVD system, etc, so I just bought a new HP. All their upper level, *real* systems are 64 bit. I haven't had a single irregularity that I could pin on '64 bit'. I have had a couple times my Logitech mouse messed up, but that is IT. I am 'currently' running W7, as I am wringing it out, to know what I can of it before somebody I know buys a new computer and asks me questions. There are 'little' things about W7 that are awkward for me, and I expect in a while to go back to VISTA-64...which I both like, and never had problems with, except the mouse thing. I *suspect* I can cure that by using the HP corded optical mouse, but IT doesn't 'wheel' something I ALWAYS 'wheel'. Point of fact the best computer in the house is VISTA-32; runs PERFECTLY, all the time! ....But I can't buy a new, upper level, 32 bitter, etc...etc...etc.

Lots of blarney here, maybe some part of it will help you... I tried.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:27 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904385.html#Post2904385 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903309.html#Post2903309 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/18/09 02:36 AM

Well, the license won't be much cheaper than the DVD + License.

I'm not sure, technically it is possible to define on the DVD which keys work with that installation. So it's possible that an OEM key would not work with your Family-Pack DVD.

Your best bet is to buy an OEM license and media. Any particular reason why you want to use the DVD you already have?]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:36:51 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903309.html#Post2903309 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903280.html#Post2903280 tahoman
on: 11/18/09 01:09 AM

Just tried Crimson Skies again after installing the fix, and it works great now. Thanks speedbump! I'm ready for some CS goodness...]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:09:52 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2903280.html#Post2903280 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2902613.html#Post2902613 RSColonel_131st
on: 11/17/09 07:15 AM

BTW, the large German PC mag I get here at work - which is quite detailed and much better than the average mag you find at the store - has tested Win7 and states that the OEM is fine, it just doesn't include the two free Support Requests. Not even a mention of any legal hardware tie.

So, if even these editors got it wrong, how can MS expect the average customer to get it right?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:24 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2902613.html#Post2902613 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2901206.html#Post2901206 Uther
on: 11/15/09 07:00 AM

Excellent, thanks]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:38 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2901206.html#Post2901206 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2900665.html#Post2900665 adlabs6
on: 11/14/09 06:52 AM

Nifty, thanks!]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:52:50 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2900665.html#Post2900665 http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2899346.html#Post2899346 Allen
on: 11/12/09 03:51 AM

Update:

After the patch, I had fewer blue screens and hangups per hour (a couple -- maybe 1 every 3 hours?).

One poster on another board indicated he believed nearly all such hangups are "hardware" to an extent. So, I undid my overclock -- back to 3GHz. I do know that my specific CPU has one "weak" core which limited my overclocks. I thought, maybe, DA:O is stressing that core.

With the overclock gone, I have not had any blue screens or lockups. But, it is too soon to be sure that won't happen.

Still, DA:O is the only game or application that has this problem with my hardware.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:51:11 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2899346.html#Post2899346