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Since I just posted my issues with upgraded to Ubuntu 9.10, I figured I would also share my recent issue with Windows 7.

• Problem: Windows was unable to detect any wireless networks. Stated card is fully functional, just that no networks are within range.

• Reason: It turns out Windows 7 comes with the option to allow the computer to disable the Wireless Adapter to save power enabled. I did not know this. For some reason my computer decided it would turn off the card, and not turn it back on. I did not know this. I went through the processes of reinstalling drivers, checking if my card was damaged, and checking all off the switches (actual switch and button combination). Nothing.

• Solution: Going to “Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections,” going to the properties on the Wireless Network Connection. Then selecting Configure, clicking the “Power Management” tab, and unchecking “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”

So there you have it. My recent issue in Windows 7, and what I did to fix it.

So, Microsoft…why oh why am I limited to this lame ass commercial for windows seven? Especially when you have these available on Youtube!?

Microsoft Has Great Ads To Rival Apple’s, But Won’t Air Them On TV | Cult of Mac.

After doing this I just HAD to post this guide. Using this I now do not have to worry about installing plug-in or syncing favorites between Windows and Ubuntu! The guide itself is a little old, but it works perfectly.

The only issue I had come up was one of my plug-ins did not work in both Operating Systems. Not a problem, it was old and unused

So, go give it a try!

Sharing your Thunderbird and Firefox data between Ubuntu and Windows.

Here is a quick little trick to take advantage of the multiple cores of your machine while running Windows 7:

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After a horrible run in with a bad partition re-size I am now running Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.04, with a partition in the middle holding stuff, such as music and pictures.

I recommend this to anyone that runs both. Just one heads up, make sure to be plugged in (if you have a laptop), and defrag before hand…Lol. I would not wish my luck on anyone else!