A Big Thank You To This Forum

tprothro1

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after passing on vista and w7 upgrades over the years, i decided to finally take the leap, opting for w8p/64 with my new machine purchase, and once and for all retiring my faithful xp os which had served me well since it was first released (well not entirely true, i still use xp for a couple of very old legacy programs that i can't live without, using virtualbox from within w8).

anyway i was fortunate to discover this great forum prior to my move to w8, and it has made the transition very smooth, painless and enjoyable - from the installation process to learning the w8 ropes, i have continued to reference this forum for guidance and instruction, and it has never come close to letting me down. so a big thanks to the admins, the expert contributors and forum members for creating such a valuable resource, very well done gents!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp z1
    CPU
    xeon 1245
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    gtx 675m
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    several: ssd, hybrid, ide, etc.
    Case
    aio
    Browser
    maxthon
    Antivirus
    defender/ mbam pro
Thanks for the feedback, these folks are great aren't they? Welcome aboard!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
yes they are and, you know what, i'm thinking w8 is pretty great as well... probably not the os to end all os's, but i'm really liking it a lot, a heck of a lot more than xp. in fact when i first installed it i was sure that i wouldn't be able to live without the start menu so i purchased stadock's nice add-on, but in the last few days i have i've been using w8 without the stardock menu and am really getting the hang of it, with a bit of tweaking it's going to rock...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp z1
    CPU
    xeon 1245
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    gtx 675m
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    several: ssd, hybrid, ide, etc.
    Case
    aio
    Browser
    maxthon
    Antivirus
    defender/ mbam pro
Welcome to the forums !

:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10.0.10122
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
    CPU
    Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z87-Plus
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
    Sound Card
    7.1 HDA
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
    Hard Drives
    1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
    3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
    1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
    PSU
    ThermalTake 1000W PSU
    Case
    Corsair Carbide R300
    Cooling
    Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
    Browser
    IE, FF, Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Some wired stuff
Thank YOU.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
Welcome aboard were glad you are here with us.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hp pavilion dv7
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Keyboard
    built in
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    15 megs
Welcome to the forum, it is nice to have such a friendly place were we can learn about using the new OS, which I agree is a very good OS.
Enjoy your time with us. :thumbsup:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 32 bit/ Windows 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Zoostorm/ Asus K55A Notebook
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 @ 2400 MHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn 45CMX/45GMX/45CMX-K
    Memory
    2048 MB (2 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM)/8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corp 82945G Integrated Graphics Controller
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hanns.G HH221 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    ExcelStor (250GB)
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 (UK)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Just under 4MB download it's ADSL.
    Other Info
    Epson Stylus SX415 All-in-one Printer,
    Seagate Expansion 500GB External Desktop Drive
Welcome, tprothro1. It's good to read your positive comments all the way around. :thumbup:

Enjoy your stay. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Another one drinks the Kool Aid

Well come on in...

Howdy pardner.

I'm really happy that this great Forum even exists.

It sure beats the ipad Forum. Smile


Chas
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion ENVY Phoenix
    CPU
    3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3770K Processor 3.50 GHz
    Memory
    64-bit 16GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB GGDR AMD Eyefinity
    Sound Card
    Intel Z75 ~ Beats Audio 7.1 Surround
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG LCD 33"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    2TB Serial ATA and 128 GB solid-state drive 7200 RPM
    PSU
    600W power supply feeds the power-hungry processor and the 250W discrete graphics card
    Case
    HP Pavilion
    Cooling
    Liquid Cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350 (MK550) and HP USB
    Mouse
    Logitech Wave M510 wireless and HP Optical
    Internet Speed
    10-15MB/s
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10
    Antivirus
    McAfee
    Other Info
    Monster Digital Fiber Optic Audio Cable M850 4M
    Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
    Bluetooth 4.0
    15-in-1 Card Reader
    USB 3.0 x 4 USB 2.0 x 8
Welcome to EightForums, ChasCS. It's good to have you aboard. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Welcome to EightForums, ChasCS. It's good to have you aboard. :)

Eh great, I've only been enjoying the fine forum for a short time, but finding it a marvelous learning centre for Windows resources.
I've been finding too, many of the members here are very friendly and a helpful bunch.
Really getting to appreciate the new Windows 8 with all your help.

Thanks

Chas
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion ENVY Phoenix
    CPU
    3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3770K Processor 3.50 GHz
    Memory
    64-bit 16GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB GGDR AMD Eyefinity
    Sound Card
    Intel Z75 ~ Beats Audio 7.1 Surround
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG LCD 33"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    2TB Serial ATA and 128 GB solid-state drive 7200 RPM
    PSU
    600W power supply feeds the power-hungry processor and the 250W discrete graphics card
    Case
    HP Pavilion
    Cooling
    Liquid Cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350 (MK550) and HP USB
    Mouse
    Logitech Wave M510 wireless and HP Optical
    Internet Speed
    10-15MB/s
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 10
    Antivirus
    McAfee
    Other Info
    Monster Digital Fiber Optic Audio Cable M850 4M
    Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
    Bluetooth 4.0
    15-in-1 Card Reader
    USB 3.0 x 4 USB 2.0 x 8
Welcome to Eight Forums Chas. A Guy
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    INTEL Core i5-750
    Motherboard
    ASUS P7P55D
    Memory
    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MP33HQ 32" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Evo 120 GB, 2 x SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
    PSU
    ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS®, 550W
    Case
    ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Case
    Internet Speed
    20 + Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Avast
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