Question:

do i need a different copy of vista for each of my computers?

OK, I’ve got 4 computers in my house, all of them are running windows XP home edition, my friend is giving me a really nice computer and it also has XP home. I want to upgrade all 5 of these computers to vista, but i’m not sure if i can do that with just one copy of it. can i install it on all of them without buying the software 5 times? or do i need more than one code for it or what?

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Answer by Jason T
you need to buy 5 copies. Vista isn’t worth it, stay on XP.

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Question:

Do children in Finland use computers in school before the age of 11?

I’m supposed to write an essay about whether or not computers should be used in the classroom while students are still young. My professor told me that in Finland there’s a policy that only after the age of 11 are computers and technology used at school (although they’re obviously still used at home). However, I can’t find any evidence supporting this. Not one single mention through all my online searches. Any personal input or links to sources would be really appreciated!

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Answer by punapetteri
I remember using computers at school since starting school at the age of 7. That was in the mid 90s. And I’m pretty sure the policy hasn’t changed. Computers are a absolute necessity and it would be pure madness to decline that fact. I believe Finland would be close to top 1 in the world in using technology for educational purposes.

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Question:

is all memory the same for computers or is there a certain kind that i should get??

I have SAMSUNG PC3200 that will hold up to 4 1gb memory sticks and i have one in now, I want to put aleast two more in but im finding them really really cheap and they say low density and idk what that means …so ya what should i get thats good and fast???

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Answer by bort
Find and read the documentation for your Mobo. It will tell you the chipset it uses and memory types it takes in what block units. Just do a search with the motherboard type or computer type and you should get some hits.

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Question:

How do you share 1 printer on 2 computers?

I have a Dell laptop & a desktop. I want to try to share both computers one printer. How do I do this without always having to use the cord to plug in my computer & the other end in my printer. How do I do all this? What all do I need? Can’t I do this using a crossover cable…if so how?

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Answer by Colanth
The two computers have to be connected – router or crossover cable doesn’t matter. they have to be in the same workgroup.

Install the printer on one computer. Share it (right click on it/properties/sharing) Wait about 15 minutes. Then, on the other computer, install a new printer – network printer – browse. Look for the printer on the other computer. Select it. You’ll probably have to pur the CD into that computer too, to load the driver for the printer. You’re done.

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Question:

why my computer wont read my burnt CD but other computers can read it?

I just burned all my files in to a blank CD and i made sure before i ejected it it’s completely formatted and readable. But still, my computer wont read it and other computers can. I tried some of my burnt CD and they all worked. I don’t know what’s wrong with this one CD.

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Answer by blzn90
I have had similar problems before, I am a 10 year tech and there is no reason. The only thing I can figure out is that certain brands of disc’s and burns just don’t work well with each other.

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Question:

Two computers with a wireless router. Can I make a network where I can access the files of the other?

Alright so I was just wondering. I’ve got two computers that use the wireless provided by my router. In the same house and all. Could I make a network where I can access one computer from another? Like to transfer files and stuff? Or do I need ethernet cable and stuff?

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Answer by MATT D
you can use file sharing or remote desktop which comes included with the Windows OS.

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Question:

I need to connect the computers between two locations in different cities. How ??

All computers are on Windows XP. Both locations are on peer-to-peer networks, no servers per say. I need for one location to have access to quickbooks in a different location.

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Answer by MS Small Business Specialist
VPN but your probably going to find you will need change the way you think in terms of running a program. Instead of running QB at SiteA by connecting to the QB share at SiteB you really need to connect from SiteA to a PC or Terminal Server at SiteB and actually run the program at SiteB with only the screens being sent to SiteA.

Depending on the network speeds, the number of users needing to use the program, etc will determine if you need a Terminal Server or maybe get out on the cheap by using a XP Pro as a single user Terminal Server. You will run the connection over a VPN which is a secure site to site connection where not only is the data encrypted but you are restricting the connection to the other site only. Devices such as Watchgaurd, SonicWall and others are options.

I would HIGHLY recommend not being P2P and instead look at real server options such as SBS. Far to many issues to manage when you have to manage each PC vs. managing everything from a single server.

We can either provide further info and even an assesment ourselves or help you contact a Microsoft Small Business Specialist in your area.

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Question:

Can I change hard drives on two identical computers?

I have two Dell Inspiron 9300 computers. One of the computers has a bad motherboard but has a hard drive with all my files in it. The other computer works perfectly but I want to put in it the hard drive from the bad computer. Will this be a problem? I have the reinstallation dvd from the nonworking computer but I dont know if I could use it on the working computer being that is not from that computer. If you could help please let me know.

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Answer by Hanyuu
Provided both computers are exactly the same, you can swap drives without having to do any software stuff.

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