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UKCityGent

Jul 11th 2012 5:09 pm

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10166502)

Darling, can you explain to me about the new windows 8 thing that they are going to launch in Oct. they said it will work with PCs but I didn't understand what they said about xp. My whole business programme..clients timetable, clients weekly info etc is on xp. Will I lose all that?
I am a total technophobe when it comes to computers :(
Ta xxx

As above - windows is usually backwards compatiable - depends what applications your programs were developed in (if its Microsoft then its usually a breeze). Why dont you upgrade to windows 7 - why 8 ?

Patsy Stoned

Jul 11th 2012 7:55 pm

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by UKCityGent (Post 10168012)

I am windows xp, whatever that is :D

Bob	Jul 12th 2012 6:34 am

Re: Computer problem

Problem can come from upgrading 32bit software to a 64bit version of Windows though...

Patsy Stoned

Jul 12th 2012 6:35 pm

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10169153)

Problem can come from upgrading 32bit software to a 64bit version of Windows though...

Can I just keep what I have Bob? I am quite happy plodding along as I do :-)

jackthehat

Jul 12th 2012 6:51 pm

Re: Computer problem

Vista lacks support if you are Left-Handed! Some mice work, but the MS Mouse does not! - Unless you buy a new one, of course!

UKCityGent

Jul 12th 2012 7:26 pm

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10168203)

I am windows xp, whatever that is :D

Windows XP is the old operating system, windows 8 is what you want to migrate to, windows 7 is in between.

Personally if you have a spare laptop, with XP, i would migrate all your client forms, details etc onto there

Please remember to take backup of your hard drive before you upgrade (i assume you do take backups)

mikewot

Jul 12th 2012 7:41 pm

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by UKCityGent (Post 10169814)

(i assume you do take backups)

Is that any sort of question to ask a lady???

Bob	Jul 13th 2012 12:23 am

Re: Computer problem

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 10169779)

Can I just keep what I have Bob? I am quite happy plodding along as I do :-)

You can do, but if you upgrade your laptop, chances are it'll be 64bit and if the laptop is as old to have XP on it, chances are you don't really want to be upgrading the OS.

It is a good idea to backup all your data though, because it'll make it easier to get squared away if things do go funky.

Might want to look at https://www.dropbox.com/ as you can sync the info as you go along, which is handy as you can then check it out on another device if your'e on the move without your laptop.

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