Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
http://www.parallels.com/products/xptowin7migration/ -- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:02:20 -0400 From: Richard P. richs...@gmail.com Subject: Where to buy XP computer? A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
Dell Outlet can sell machines that would fit this requirement. John Mealey -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:computerguy...@listserv.aol.com] On Behalf Of rocky lee Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 7:29 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer? http://www.parallels.com/products/xptowin7migration/ -- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:02:20 -0400 From: Richard P. richs...@gmail.com Subject: Where to buy XP computer? A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0325905 Microcenter often has one of a kind old boxes for sale. - Original Message - From: Richard P. richs...@gmail.com To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:02 PM Subject: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer? A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
On 04/15/2010 07:02 PM, Richard P. wrote: A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. I'm going to be honest, WinXP is really getting long in the tooth, and it's also only getting security upgrades i.e. Microsoft isn't going to upgrade it or release SP4 for it. Bluntly, you normally don't need propietary software to do things like download pictures from your camera. Win7 likely can deal with uploading or downloading pictures from most digital cameras just using Windows Explorer and a judicious choice of directories to download pictures to. Have your friend just plug in the camera and see if Win7 detects the camera. If that doesn't work, ask HP for Win7 software, incidentally if software runs on Vista, it normally works on Windows 7, and WinXP drivers can normally be pressed into service in Win7 too. I'm trying to suggest that Windows XP is a step backwards and one that like Windows 98 or WinME won't be viable in a few years. One problem for your friend most likely is that 64 bit software often isn't available for things like the six month old camera. That's the fault of the folks who sold the camera though. 64 bit Vista was out and having issues with all kinds of products, so there wasn't much excuse in not producing something that worked on a 64 bit OS. Finally I normally don't use Windows at all anymore, but I did play with Windows 7 in 32 bit mode. I even bought the 3 pack upgrade because it was obviously a big improvement over XP or Vista. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
On Apr 15, 2010, at 7:02 PM, Richard P. wrote: A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. Return the computer ASAP and purchase 32-bit hardware. Then instal XP on it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
On Apr 15, 2010, at 7:02 PM, Richard P. wrote: It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Hardly, get one of these for $150. It even comes with XP installed. http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-Optiplex-GX270-2.4-GHz-Desktop-XP-Pro-Computer-Refurbished/3678951/product.html?cid=123620fp=Fci_src=14110944ci_sku=11744263 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
Dell outlet...I have one... -Original Message- From: Richard P. [mailto:richs...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:02 PM Subject: Where to buy XP computer? A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
