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Got My New Machine #844517
10/24/12 09:14 PM
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Hi smile
I am now speaking from my new Win7 machine and rah what a beastie !!

Still getting used to it of course .... things are SO well tucked away in Win7 .... but I'm sure I'll find them all some day wink

Mozilla Thunderbird is my new email programme and it's not too bad at all.
[Obviously I'm still in the learning curve on that, as well.]

I've not had time to try any games yet but hopefully a nice treat to come with those.

Anyway, wish me luck folks - and please be prepared for some probably very stupid questions redface

Cheers.

Mad grin


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844522
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Good Luck Mad. I hope you enjoy your new toy!

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844525
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Fire away with questions, Mad! I always suggest that people click on Help and Support in the Start Menu and watch some of the videos and tutorials there. One of the handiest things is the "library." It keeps all your documents, photos, videos and music in one place. It should already be in your taskbar and looks like a file folder.

Have fun! Get out that Witcher game and get playing!


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Draclvr] #844526
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How exciting!! yay woot

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844533
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I think you're gonna love it - thumbsup

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: InlandAZ] #844541
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No such thing as a stupid question, Mad. Just ignorant ones, which I ask often.


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844560
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Having had Win7 for about a year now I absolutely love it and find it so much more convenient than XP thumbsup I too asked (what seems now)some stupid questions at first but really I got used to it very quickly and Yes I did watch the videos several times and found them very useful.

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844563
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Mad how wonderful! yay rah

Can you now play Morrowind with that mod set at max?? happydance

Are you now off bread and water for your diet? lol

I'm looking forward to your comments on the speed and performance of your new system as well as any observations on how well your games now play in Win 7. happydance

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844596
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Originally Posted By: Mad
Still getting used to it of course .... things are SO well tucked away in Win7 .... but I'm sure I'll find them all some day wink

Try using the Start Search to find things. It can find all sorts of things.

And congratulations on your new computer, Mad.

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Jenny100] #844697
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Thanks, all - and I'll bear that in mind, Jenny100 thumbsup

Can you now play Morrowind with that mod set at max??

I've not had time to try any games yet crazy

Are you now off bread and water for your diet?

Not at all !! Got to replenish the savings I "stole" to pay for the new machine lol

I'm looking forward to your comments on the speed and performance of your new system as well as any observations on how well your games now play in Win 7.

Well I can say right away that this new machine's speed and performance is outstanding. And once I do install a game I'll certainly let you know how it goes laugh

EDIT :
Installed The Last Testament of Sherlock and it plays like a dream with beautiful graphics bravo

[I just need to find where the saved games are and I've posted separately about that.]


Cheers.

Mad wave

Last edited by Mad; 10/26/12 03:23 AM.

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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #844798
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Sounds like you're doing great with your new computer Mad! Good Luck! wave


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Kaki's Sister] #844874
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Yes, I feel I am doing quite well now, thank you, Kaki's Sister - with normal operating stuff happydance

And with the "save game" searching I've been doing (over on the Adventure Board) I've got more acquainted with Win7 in two days than I would ever have thought possible rotfl


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845087
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Good for you Mad. I'm impressed! I'm still working on an XP computer and dread going to a new operating system. I'm getting to old to keep up with all the changes!


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Oh, I still use my XP machine every day and my Win98SE most days also !!

My "computer" room is a very tiny spare bedroom though so it's getting to be quite full now lol


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845191
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My 9 old WIN XP machine has never functioned better than it does today. It still performs like it was new. (upgraded throughout the years, it has been also). I simply refuse to thrown something old which functions quite well simply because it is outdated and old. [I had to replace my TV this summer since it really wasn't functioning properly anaymore, but then I had, the tv, since 1998!).


Adventure gaming is fun smile

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845228
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I'm totally in agreement with you, Karsten! My 8 year old XP hard drive - albeit in a new case and on a new motherboard - is chugging along just fine.


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845351
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I'm still using my 2003 Sony XP computer as well. It has Windows 98 on it too. I play all my old games on it. Mad I also use a spare bedroom for my computers.


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Congratulations on your new computer, Mad. Glad you're getting it sorted out and hope you enjoy it to the max.

wave


Wouldn't that jar your mustard!
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Oh, I LOVE my new machine but I certainly don't love Win7 yet !!
So much of how it works is an absolute mystery to me.

And it is SO "bossy" lol

It doesn't let me do things the way I want to do them - or put things where I want to put them ....
Who OWNS this computer ???? mad

And when I attempt to do things the way IT wants me to, I inevitably find what I've done hasn't worked and I've simply wasted hours yet again hardwall

WinXP seems much more user-friendly and much more logical to me !!
Unfortunately, though, my XP machine is nearly nine years old now and has been upgraded to its limits.
But it's still an absolutely fantastic machine bravo


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845817
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Mad, it sounds like you are fighting with your Windows 7! You can still put things exactly where you want them - I do it all the time.


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Draclvr] #845847
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Well, I DO have a spare bed , Draclvr, which would be especially comfortable for a Win7 helper !! snicker


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845891
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See your PM, Mad!


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845903
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You taking a trip to the UK, Draclvr?

Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845921
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As much as I'd love to, I'm afraid it will only be a virtual trip, Jenny!


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Re: Got My New Machine [Re: Mad] #845924
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Sometimes, those are the best ones - a lot less stressful.

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