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  1. Attempting/trying to locate "suspect" hardware issue's mta. 

     

    My days of "mine's faster than yours" is long long long past, I'm just happy to wake up in the morning above ground......LOL

     

    Thanks Winapp2.ini I shall take a look at Passmark burn-in. 

  2. Does anyone have any recommendations for:

     

    PC Load testing, CPU & memory testing, Burn-in software, HDD & GPU testing software other than the standard MS Windows SW.

     

    Suitable for running/testing newly built PC's particularly Windows 8.1 64bit boxes.

     

    I am currently using "HeavyLoad-64 & StressMyPC" software and I am looking for additional software. All suggestions gratefully received. 

  3. Not necessarily true Tas. You could still delete the 'wrong one' from a folder a particular program is expecting it to be found in if it is a system file.

    For personal files however, I would concur.

     

     

    Now that is a statement that the Dup File Finder should plaster over the list of files it shows you. :D

    OPPS! yes mta you are correct, thank you for pointing out my error. I should have said "personal files" only.

     

    In my case I'm only attempting to locate large duplicate files, normally very large photo and video files which is easy for me as I use one HD for System & Apps and other HDD's for Data and only perform searches on the data drives.

     

    So Jazzy my apologies :( for not being more specific with my opinion and thanks once again mta :)   

  4. The duplicate file finder I use also lists the original and the duplicate files and places a "tick" in the box of the file that can be deleted if required.

     

    If you have searched for "exact duplicate" name/size/date created etc. it does not matter which one is deleted. My software app always places a "tick" in the box of the first listed one. 

     

    Just to be on the safe side, I double check each file before deleting them one by one.

  5. As it's 11.45pm on the 1st day of March down under here in Aus. I wish on behalf of DennisD to start March desktops with mine; an Audi A5 in race trim..............I'm still a petrol head at heart.

  6. yeah Tas, but at $270'ish dollars, they would want to be good - really good.

    that's a premium price tag so I'm glad you got your premium sound quality.

    don't you love it when you actually do get what you pay for. :)

    Yes mta you are right, that amount of dollars $279.00 plus freight/insurance with a final total of $333.10 represented a big leap of faith in many reviews that I read. Not being able to easily hear/view/hands on the speakers prior to purchase is probably the only downside of living some 3 hours away from the suppliers that I normally use.

    Seriously mta they are worth every penny I paid and how true are your words "don't you love it when you actually do get what you pay for". By the way both of those suppliers of mine have just increased the price by $10.00

  7. Whilst I love my Movies played on the Lounge room flat screen TV when hooked up to my home theatre sound system, I do enjoy my music with the volume screwed up, heaps of base whilst I'm sitting at my PC beavering/tapping away on the keyboard, so I decided to shout myself a birthday present...........hang the expense. 

     

    For those interested in "BIG sound" check out The Corsair SP-2500 PC Speaker review at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVSuYaeFW70 I reluctantly retired my 6 year old Logitech Z4 which have served me very well over the years. 

     

    Well after unpacking the huge box that arrived, reading the instruction booklet that came with it (first time I've ever done that), BUT I just wanted to make sure as these puppies were not cheap, especially for this "Ole" retired gent.

     

    Well I can honestly say that I'm not disappointed with their performance, they lived up every inch to the review from the Wide Screen Gaming Foundation (see above link), they are outstanding.

     

    One nice sensible touch is the "Desk control" that it uses, apart from performing all the necessary programs/EQ'q etc. you can "power on/off" from your desktop. The only down side that may apply to those who do not have a lot of room in and around your PC is that the Sub-woofer is very big. This was not an issue for me.

     

    http://www.corsair.com/en/gaming-audio-series-sp2500-high-power-2-1-pc-speaker-system    

  8. Thankfully both my SSD's are Samsung brand. 1 a 840 Pro and 1 a 840 EVO - 1 in my Win 7 rebuild and 1 in my 3 month old Win 8.1.............however what I did notice was that the price difference between to two units (both the same size) purchased 7 months apart was 18% i.e the latter was 18% cheaper than the first SSD. I wonder if the latter will self destruct 1st.?

     

    One wonders what price they will be in 5 years time? probably $25.00 each......lol  

  9. Taken from the Windows Themes 'footpaths'

    Looks like my place before I trot out my ride-on mower.................looks very peaceful Hazelnut.................is that your "weekend hideaway?" 

  10. Because this link refers to both Software & Hardware I thought it best to post it here in the lounge. Hope this is correct if not can someone with authority move it please.

     

    Grab a cup of Coffee and have a read:

     

    http://www.techradar.com/au/news/software/operating-systems/windows-10-release-date-price-news-and-features-1029245 

     

    Look for: 

    Step into Microsoft's new Office, Bill Gates's not-so-little secret, Windows Phone users get a sneak peek, Microsoft reveals something huge,

     

    ... and something intangible

  11. Maybe just maybe the person that select's the Windows version numbers is related to those that decided NOT to have "level 13" in many building lifts lol...............perhaps a relationship between the number "9" and "13" lol

     

    Another thought is that the person that thought up Windows ME (release version No.4.90) had a hand in it! why call it "ME"................ah who knows lets face it there seems to be no rime no reason for the official Windows Names and corresponding Windows version numbers:

     

    Name Release
    date Release
    version
    number Editions Windows 10 TBA NT 10.0[1]
    • TBA
    Windows 8.1 18 October 2013 NT 6.3
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows 8.1 Pro
    • Windows 8.1 Enterprise
    Windows 8 26 October 2012 NT 6.2
    • Windows 8
    • Windows 8 Pro
    • Windows 8 Enterprise

    See Windows 8 editions

    Windows 7 22 October 2009 NT 6.1
    • Windows 7 Home Basic
    • Windows 7 Home Premium
    • Windows 7 Professional
    • Windows 7 Enterprise
    • Windows 7 Ultimate
    • Windows Thin PC

    See Windows 7 editions

    Windows Vista 30 January 2007 NT 6.0
    • Windows Vista Home Premium
    • Windows Vista Business
    • Windows Vista Enterprise
    • Windows Vista Ultimate

    See Windows Vista editions

    Windows XP Professional x64 25 April 2005 NT 5.2 N/A Windows XP 25 October 2001 NT 5.1

    See Windows XP editions

    Windows ME 14 September 2000 4.90 N/A Windows 2000 17 February 2000 NT 5.0 Professional Windows 98 25 June 1998 4.10 Windows NT 4.0 24 August 1996 NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Windows 95 24 August 1995 4.00
    • Windows 95
    • Windows 95 SP1 (31 December 1995)
    • Windows 95 OSR1 (14 February 1996)
    • Windows 95 OSR2 (24 August 1996)
    • Windows 95 USB Supplement to OSR2 (27 August 1997)
    • Windows 95 OSR2.1 (27 August 1997)
    • Windows 95 OSR2.5 (26 November 1997)
    Windows NT 3.51 30 May 1995 NT 3.51 Windows NT 3.51 Workstation Windows NT 3.5 21 September 1994 NT 3.50 Windows NT 3.5 Workstation Windows 3.2 22 November 1993 3.2 Simplified Chinese only Windows for Workgroups 3.11 November 1993 3.11 N/A Windows NT 3.1 27 July 1993 NT 3.10 Windows NT 3.1 Windows 3.1 April 1992 3.10
    • Windows 3.1
    • Windows for Workgroups 3.1 (October 1992)
    Windows 3.0 22 May 1990 3.00 N/A Windows 2.11 13 March 1989 2.11
    • Windows/286
    • Windows/386
    Windows 2.10 27 May 1988 2.10
    • Windows/286
    • Windows/386
    Windows 2.0 9 December 1987 2.0 N/A Windows 1.04 April 1987 1.04 N/A Windows 1.03 August 1986 1.03 N/A Windows 1.01 20 November 1985 1.01 N/A
     
  12. A BIG Christmas greeting and HUG to all, may your Christmas holiday time be a happy peaceful and safe time.

     

    Now as we get ready to see the NEW YEAR in, may you all enjoy your celebrations with family and friends and wake to a exciting happy and safe 2015. 

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