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Windows 7 discount has a catch

By KIM KOMANDO
Published: 11/8/2009 2:27 AM
Last Modified: 11/8/2009 4:33 AM

Question: I was going to buy Windows 7. I know Microsoft was offering discounts for pre-ordering. But I missed out. Is Microsoft running any deals now?

Answer: Microsoft is currently offering 58 percent off a Windows 7 upgrade. There's a catch, though. You also must buy a Windows 7 machine. And it must already run Windows Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate. The discount is for an upgrade on a second machine. The deal expires on Jan. 2.

Q: I'm in the market for a GPS unit. I want to enter several destinations and be guided from point to point. Any ideas?

A: In GPS-speak, this is called multi-destination routing. Numerous units will do this. However, most guide you to destinations in the order entered. You may want multi-destination routing with route optimization. The most efficient route would be calculated. Most manufacturers have units that do this. Prices start just north of $200. Look for multi-destination routing and route optimization in the specifications.

Q: My nephew borrowed my laptop. Afterwards, I found porn everywhere. Links are in my browser history and Vista search. How can I clean this up?

A: First, clean out your browser history. This may also fix the problem in Vista's Instant Search. However, Instant Search can reference deleted files. You can stop that. Malware often accompanies porn. So, you'll want to run antivirus and anti-spyware scans. Next, run CCleaner. This will get rid of many unwanted things on

your PC. Go to tulsaworld.com/komandonews for links and detailed instructions.

Q: I use Apple's Mail application. I dislike using a blank background. Does Apple offer some type of stationery?

A: When composing a message, click Show Stationery. You'll get a list of templates. These have colorful backgrounds and images. Each has a title and body text box. Some contain stock photographs. You can replace these with your own photos, if you like. Drag and drop any image file over the stock photos.

Kim Komando hosts the nation's largest talk radio show about computers and the Internet; listen from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays on KRMG AM740 or FM102.3. Contact her at gnstech@gannett.com. By KIM KOMANDO

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