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With this device can I connect my older PC via wifi

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Old 1st December 2013 | 21:33
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Easy then - accept the Win 7 machine and use it. You will need to in time anyway. The installation of Classic Shell will ease the transition.

Unless you have very unusual requirements for software, most of it should install and run on Win7. DOS based programs won't, and there may be a few 32 and 64 bit compatibility hassles but it's worth a try. If your XP machine is otherwise functional you may can probably still use it for those tasks which do not need internet access. However, from what you've mentioned so far, it does look like it's getting close to the end of it's run.

You will also retain good standing within this forum 'cos the mere mention of XP is fast becoming an invitation for intense and pointed counseling.
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Old 3rd December 2013 | 20:05
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Ok guys thanks for all your help...I have bitten the bullet and took up my daughters offer of her unwanted win 7 pc...typing this on it now...Just trying to find my way around it,

Anyway thanks again...looks like this machine is much much quicker than the old one....just got to tranfare everything obver now,

Going to post a new req re Windows Live Mail aas there is no outlook on win 7 from what I see.

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