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10-12-2011, 08:25 PM
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I'm sure the new computer plays both types dvd & cd.
Just ask the person at the store to make sure it is a cd and not a dvd. but usually they use cd for those sort of things. - your new puter w/ win 7 (correct??) might recognize a lot of that stuff without needing any cd at all. I haven't even looked at much about win 7 , so not much help in that area. and if the cd won't play just go online to the manufacturer/brand name of whatever you buy and find the drivers or program needed and download /install them. usually in the support section. The modem/router set up can be easy or tricky, if it is tricky call up the dsl provider. Verizon & frontier would prefer you just buy the combo router/wifi//modem from them. they will help you much more if you use their equipment, not as much if you bought your own router. At least that's what they told me- but they still helped me figure out my problems a few times but it was on their side one time. I'd suggest looking into the combo and trading up from the modem that you have. You'll get a lot more tech support if trouble arises.
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10-12-2011, 08:59 PM
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Wait a minute. I can call up Verizon and they'll switch my modem and provide me with one that is a combo of router plus modem??
Really? Would that be free?? Oh lordy, that would be something. love ya Melody
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10-12-2011, 09:35 PM
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Look what I found on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8PROm6r2lQ Even I can do this!!! lol Melody
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10-12-2011, 11:05 PM
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some vids for usb wifi & win 7 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1I8wLPYUTg Verizon modems and wireless/modems on this page- http://www22.verizon.com/Residential...hree/87779.htm It's not free to upgrade, or change, but it is a good deal if you are thinking about going to buy a wireless router from a store, plus the support factor is better. call and check with Verizon about costs when you get ready for that step. I talked with Frontier last spring and they quoted me 59.00 for the wifi/router combo modem, but that was after I had already bought the new 79.00 D link router.
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10-13-2011, 08:10 AM
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Understood. And thanks very much What would I do without all you guys (especially Ms. Computer (you)) lol Melody
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