If your computer ran fast when you bought it your problem is definitely a cluttered registry that's what my problem was so i bought and downloaded the registry fix
This depends on how you want to "connect" them. If you install and configure Samba on the laptop, it can share files with Windows. If you are not interested in sharing files, but just want to control the laptop from within Windows, install an SSH server on the laptop, and connect to it from Windows using puTTY.
What version of windows are you running
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Most newer laptops come with an antivirus program installed standard. My laptop (a Dell Studio 17 running Windows 7) came with Windows Defender/ Windows Firewall and McAfee antivirus.
The Asus A626 is indeed compatible with your HP laptop, or any computer running Windows XP or later.
Windows Vista laptops will only be available on the second hand market. In addition, it will be difficult to obtain drivers for a modern laptop that officially support Windows Vista. It is even hard to find a Windows 7 powered computer, as Microsoft is pushing Windows 8 hard, despite its unpopularity.
Start > Control Panel > Power Options
Yes, I use Money 2004 on my laptop running Vista Business with no problems.
It should if it is running Windows XP or newer. Check out the related link for computer requirements.
The free games that come with a laptop depend on the brand of laptop one purchases as well as the operating system running. Different operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, and Mac OS all have different preloaded games and applications.
Install windows 8 on your new laptop. Simple!