Comment Feed for Channel 9 - Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. http://ak.channel9.msdn.com/ch9/2a0b/5b1be5e5-7951-4003-b632-9f4e01092a0b/Defrag082911_100_ch9.jpg Channel 9 - Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to DefragShow@microsoft.com. We will also be checking comments for problems, but the email address will let us contact you if needed. [00:20] How do I make a thumbdrive with Win32/64 install disk on it? Tool link. All-In-One link. AIK link.[05:13] Will disabling System Restore speed up my system? [06:30] Can I install Windows in a directory not named "Windows"? [07:50] Can I use a Ceton Infinity in WMC using Win2k8 R2? [10:25] How to run an old game on Windows 7.[12:45] How to reset security permissions on thumbdrive from old system.[15:35] Do registry settings persist after a system restore? [17:04] Can you run an elevated CMD from command line? [19:50] HDD space management tips for very small HDD's. [23:01] Can't delete partitions on a thumbdrive, why? [24:21] How can I see the last time my PC successfully defragged the drive? [26:19] How can I use an image of my old laptop in XP Mode? Disk2vhd link. [28:06] How can I set Thunderbird as default program in Windows? [29:08] How can I tell the last time someone logged onto my PC? [32:03] Was Windows Defrag tool a limited version of Diskeeper? en Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:51 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:51 GMT Rev9 Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. posted by Mark Russinovich

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502523210000000 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:05:21 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502523210000000 Mark Russinovich Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. Nice show and nice T-shirt. The white plant looks like it moved. Nice effect Big Smile

you can use this tool to elevate programs from command line:

http://code.kliu.org/misc/elevate/

or use this to open a command prompt with admin rights everywhere you want:

http://code.kliu.org/cmdopen/

 

posted by MagicAndre1981

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]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502560720000000 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:07:52 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502560720000000 Iqbal Shahid Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. I guess Larry Larsen wanted to talk about the ribbon post on b8, since there is a new menu item that you can start elevated command prompt from any folder in the ribbon menu, but he is suprised when he realized that the post is not published yet. Tongue Out

posted by felix9

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502908040000000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:46:44 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634502908040000000 felix9 Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. Could you cover how to move your System drive from a smaller drive to a new large drive?  I tried the latest Ghost and it completely failed to handle the hidden partition.  Is Acronis worth a try? 

How would Gov copy a 250GB system drive to a nice new 3TB drive, without reinstalling?

Thanks

 

posted by jlomax

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503184180000000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:26:58 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503184180000000 jlomax Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. For old games Steam is the way to go.  All the xcom games were on sale as a bundle for five bucks a while back and they came pre-wrapped with dosbox that takes care of the issues.

I just played through the first one again and for a 17+ year old game it was a lot of fun.

Thanks for the flash drive install image tips.  Good stuff.

posted by dtower

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503421550000000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:02:35 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503421550000000 dtower Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. Loads of useful info! I have a question too, of course...!

I just tried to install Windows Live Essentials on my Windows 7 x64 box, the programs crash on starting - I get stuff like "Windows Live Mail [/ writer...] has stopped working". The thing is, I've installed it all and used it all before on this very box. 
Also, the installation went through OK the several times that I tried.

Googling the errors didn't help much - A lot of it was only to do with older versions of Essentials, and more about crashing during use, as apposed to when starting. I can't think of anything else stopping it - Temporeraly disabled the AV while installing and using, tried shutting other stuff down completely, but to no avail. I have only really used the same small set of applications for a long time now (you know, you find the ones you like and stick with them...) so it can't be that - They were all there last time.

Any ideas...? 

posted by TrickyDickie

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503493090000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:01:49 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503493090000000 TrickyDickie Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. @JoelLeach: That does look cool, and I'll try it out. But what I really want is a turned based ISO perspective tactical strategy Xcom game. Basically the old game with new graphics.

I will give this one a shot though. Smiley Thanks

@TrickyDickie/@Jlomax: We'll hit these two questions on the show tomorrow. Thanks

@Felix9: I didn't expect Gov to go browsing! LOL

posted by LarryLarsen

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503614800000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:24:40 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503614800000000 LarryLarsen Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode.

why is bing not the default home page on gov's laptop?

I like a blank homepage to be honest... I use bing exclusively, not because I am at MS (I used competitor products even while at MS) but because it really is the better search engine for my uses. It gets me the most relevant results consistently.

posted by RhymesWithOrange

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503647360000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:18:56 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634503647360000000 RhymesWithOrange Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. @LarryLarsen: Steam also has all the old jagged alliance games that are turn based like xcom.  Highly recommend.

posted by dtower

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634504059640000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:46:04 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634504059640000000 dtower Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. @dtower: I *loved* Jagged Alliance. You just defined my evening. Thanks for the heads up.

posted by LarryLarsen

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634504198420000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:37:22 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634504198420000000 LarryLarsen Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. gov?is it possible to change the order we receive publicity in website.i am using controle access in ie9(for safety reason but everytime i go on site i get the publicity first if i dont enter password i cant access those site.)if not possible!is it possible for ie9 to remember the site i say no i dont want to enter my password everytime since even with all security keylogger is always a shade away.

also:how you change the daily picture size in bing,saw yours almost full web page size.mine is 480x600 or so!

ty guys keep up good work!

posted by drbaltazar

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634505636587733990 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:34:18 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-How-to-make-a-Win7-thumbdrive-Running-old-games-on-Win7-Imaging-old-laptop-for-XP-Mode#c634505636587733990 drbaltazar Re: Defrag: How to make a Win7 thumbdrive, Running old games on Win7, Imaging old laptop for XP Mode. posted by Shawn

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YES YOU CAN ! and running production on MNC company, i tell you.

posted by Fabien

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