This is might remote possibility mate .. just check if there is any virus infection or a hidden autorun.inf file hmm windows 7 by default...
did u try disabling DEP via GUI ? My Computer > Properties > Advanced System settings > Settings > Data Execution Prevention [IMG]
its not magnifier.exe its magnify.exe
hmm Try this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/38827-magnifier-starts-startup-enable-disable.html#post380212 or Remove from Registry #...
Any Latest Build Would be Best ;) Get Win 7 Home Premium if not into domain computing or else Win 7Pro is best all rounder
try AMSN a open source alternative to WLM Link : http://www.amsn-project.net/download.php
if you're upgrading it should keep the existing drivers else Vista drivers should work , you can download those drivers from Asus Site...
hmm unless you have explicitly enabled everyone access to the folder its ok because for someone to access to the shared folder they need a user...
hmm either Use Senpai's Method or use Proxy servers like AnlaogX Proxy to share inet connection from XP mode to Windows 7
Upgrading to Win7 Pro is the best way to go unless u get Ultimate Edition for free ;)...
hmm use Windows Search in Start Menu ... just type Mail / Writer / Messenger or any of the programs installed it should find it
I guess its Rainmeter
try these http://findandmount.com/ (Freeware) or http://www.partition-recovery.com/ (Commercial)
Senpai is right , Samsung Monitors have a feature called Dynamic Brightness and color control .. Disable it from OSD menu in Monitor itself ;)
is this is ?? http://on10.net/blogs/nic/Windows-7-Play-To-feature-turns-your-PC-into-a-Universal-Remote-Control/
Check this out ;) Microsoft: Black Screen Of Death due to patches? Umm NO
delete games or you want remove them ?? is yes then Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Feature on and off [IMG]...
i think windows7 edition familiale premium,64 >> Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64bit
Here is what family pack definition by MSFT Link : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/offers/windows-7-family-pack.aspx
glad you got it fixed mate :D
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