Looking to buy T420 with no OS, can it be reinstalled without buying disc

New to this site and I hope to get help with a possible purchase of a T420 that recently came off lease and has
the factory installed windows 7 professional operating system cleaned from the computer. Is there an online or inexpensive way of reinstalling the OS without having to spend the $100+ for a new disc. The computer comes with the key code.

Download the iso for the version of Windows that came with the PC. The Cert under the battery will ID the version and have the product code.
Burn the iso to disk and install. It will activate on that CoA.

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HT1414 I have just tried to update the software on my iPad and it is now asking me to connect to iTunes. The last time I did this it did not tell me to do this. I'm currently travelling and do not have my MacBook with my iTunes.Can it be resolved without

I have just tried to update the software on my iPad and it is now asking me to connect to iTunes. The last time I did this it did not tell me to do this. I'm currently travelling and do not have my MacBook with my iTunes.Can it be resolved without iTunes

I hope that you can see this response. The forum software is acting quite bizarre today.
You really do want to restore with your own computer. There is an off chance that you might be able to backup first, but I really think it is a very slight chance now since you got the connect to iTunes screen. But on the chance that when you connect, it sees the iPad and allows a backup, I would to not have you wait to use your own Mac.
If you cannot create a backup, you will lose everything that you have put on since the date to the last backup. So of your last backup was three weeks ago, you will restore the iPad to the condition that it was in three weeks ago.
If you do a lot of traveling, using iCloud for backups might be a very good idea. I use iTunes primarily and I backup my MacBook Pro with Time Capsule, but I still use iCloud as a secondary backup. I don't have enough data that I have exceeded the free 5 GB that you get with iCloud, so I do use it just in case.
I can't explain what happened with the update, I can only tell you that it does happen to other users. I have never had a problem when I updated and I having been updating over WiFi since iOS 5 came out. Taking a guess, maybe an interruption in the connection - especially of you tried updating using a hotel's WiFi network, or a power surge maybe. Whatever the cause, it is most likely a one time thing. That doesn't help your situation I know, but hopefully it won't happen again.

Calendar application deleted, can it be reinstalled without a disk?

Calendar application deleted, can it be reinstalled without a disk?
Using OS X Mountain Lion downloaded fro App Store.

Completely deleted using AppCleaner.
I was trying uninstall the small application also called Calendar by Qbix, llc., thinking there was a conflict, and deleted the wrong one.

I'm looking for a computer with these specifications, can anyone help me?

I need to know if anyone can give me the names of a few laptops that have these MINIMUM specifications:
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 Processor or any better processor
4 GB of RAM
Windows 7
1280 X 800 or more with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, 16 bit color, and 256MB of dedicated VRAM (not Shared Memory)
Graphics support for Shader Model 3.0, and OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 9-capable graphics card.
DVD-drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs, Read/Write drive
QuickTime 7.6.2 or newer
I'm going to an art school, and will probably be getting into some Graphic Design stuff, so if you don't know a computer that has a lot of these specific terms, could you give me perhaps a few names of good laptops for art students to buy?

Hello Balkoth,
I work for Intel and aside from this being my job, I'm going to tell you to consider investing in a stronger processor. If you are going to be getting into Graphic Design, you will need more processing power. For your needs, I would suggest looking into the new Intel® Core™ i7 processor.
This is our top-of-the-line processor, ahead of the curve and will continue to perform as technologies continue to emerge. Not only will you have graphics support for Shader Model 3.0, and OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 9-capable graphics cards, but the i7 has Turbo Boost Technology (Speeds up your processor when you computer needs more performance) and Hyper-Threading Technology (multitasking that allows your computer to work on two tasks at the same time). Even if you don't need all of these features now, you never know what you will need down the line. My general rule of thumb is to never buy something that is already behind the curve.
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IPhoto app corrupted...can it be fixed without install disc?

I somehow messed up my iPhoto application while futzing with it on an airplane.
I am going to be away from my installation discs for about a week, but would like to use iPhoto in the meantime.
Is there any way to reinstall the iPhoto application without having the original installation discs?

Argelius,
First thing I have to tell you is, you must keep all apple applications, including the iLife apps in the root of the Applications folder. This is where apple placed them and there is a reason for this. When you run software Update it looks for the applications in the root of the Application folder to update. You also might find some parts of the applications will not work or even show up if the applications are not in the root of the App folder.
What I don't understand is the next part of what happened to you. It seems like you had the iPhoto.app in more than one place. (how could that be?)
You have the one iPhoto under your mouse as you are dragging it, and then you have another iPhoto app in the Graphics folder that you are replacing???
Anyway, put the iPhoto.app back in the root of the App folder and run Software Update and see if it might work. Don't hold your breathe though.
Check your Receipts folder and tell me what the latest iPhoto Receipt you have in there is. If it is iPhoto504.pkg, then drag it out of the Receipts folder and run the Update.
if one of this works...don't hold your breath, you can use Image Capture to download your images.
Using Image Capture to download images and video clips:
Open up Image Capture which is found in the Applications folder.
When it is opened, go to Image Capture/Preferences
Under the General button choose
Camera: When a camera is connected, open Image Capture.
The next time you connect your camera Image Capture will open.
In the window that opens you will see an Options button. Click on that button to set your options.
To find out more about Image Capture (it can do a lot more) Click on Help in the menu bar when Image Capture is open.
iPhoto: How to Change the "Open Automatically" Preference
If you find you can't change any of Image Captures preferences or can't access any drop down menus or they are greyed out, check to make sure Image Capture is loose in the Applications folder and not within a sub folder.

My browsers(firefox and IE) seem to direct me to incorrect websites, if i uninstall them both, how can I then reinstall without internet access?

The machine (an old dell inspiron laptop) use superantispyware free version, which seems to have stopped being able to update its definitions.
When googling 'superantispyware', my browser seems to redirect me to incorrect, dodgy-looking websites.
This happened off both Firefox and IE, so I thought I'd try uninstalling my browsers in case they were somehow compromised, corrupted.
So my question would be, can i download an install file for Firefox for XP on my other machine (which runs Vista) and copy and load it via a usb stick?

Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs on the Windows computer.<br />
You need to scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.<br />
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.
*http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
*http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
*http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx - Microsoft Safety Scanner
*http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
*http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684
See also:
*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

How can I nuke HD without install disc?

I have an iMac (2006) that I will be recycling and I need to wipe the hard drive. Problem is I have no install discs anymore. Is there some way to do this?
Thanks

Yes, it protects you from wiping your startup drive accidentally. In any event if you sell the computer you need to provide the new owner with the installation discs that came with the computer. Among other things they contain the Apple Hardware Test for that model. Once you have the discs you can prep the computer for sale:
Follow these instructions step by step to prepare a Mac for sale:
Step One - Back up your data:
       A. If you have any Virtual PCs shut them down. They cannot be in their "fast saved" state. They must be shut down from inside Windows.
       B. Clone to an external drive using using Carbon Copy Cloner.
          1. Open Carbon Copy Cloner.
          2. Select the Source volume from the Select a source drop down menu on the left side.
          3. Select the Destination volume from the Select a destination drop down menu on the right
              side.
          4. Click on the Clone button. If you are prompted about creating a clone of the Recovery HD be
              sure to opt for that.
               Destination means a freshly erased external backup drive. Source means the internal
               startup drive.
Step Two - Prepare the machine for the new buyer:
          1. De-authorize the computer in iTunes! De-authorize both iTunes and Audible accounts.
          2, Remove any Open Firmware passwords or Firmware passwords.
          3. Turn the brightness full up and volume nearly so.
          4. Turn off File Vault, if enabled.
          5. Disable iCloud, if enabled: See.What to do with iCloud before selling your computer
Step Three - Install a fresh OS:
     A. Snow Leopard and earlier versions of OS X
          1. Insert the original OS X install CD/DVD that came with your computer.
          2. Restart the computer while holding down the C key to boot from the CD/DVD.
          3. Select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu; repartition and reformat the internal hard drive.
              Optionally, click on the Security button and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          4. Install OS X.
          5. Upon completion DO NOT restart the computer.
          6. Shutdown the computer.
     B. Lion and Mountain Lion (if pre-installed on the computer at purchase*)
         Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because
                   it is three times faster than wireless.
          1. Restart the computer while holding down the COMMAND and R keys until the Mac OS X
              Utilities window appears.
          2. Select Disk Utility from the Mac OS X Utilities window and click on the Continue button.
          3. After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the left side list. Click
              on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
          4. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Optionally, click on the Security button
              and set the Zero Data option to one-pass.
          5. Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
          6. Quit DU and return to the Mac OS X Utilities window.
          7. Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button.
          8. Upon completion shutdown the computer.
*If your computer came with Lion or Mountain Lion pre-installed then you are entitled to transfer your license once. If you purchased Lion or Mountain Lion from the App Store then you cannot transfer your license to another party. In the case of the latter you should install the original version of OS X that came with your computer. You need to repartition the hard drive as well as reformat it; this will assure that the Recovery HD partition is removed. See Step Three above. You may verify these requirements by reviewing your OS X Software License.

If I delete a 'paid' app from my iPad, can it be reinstalled without having to pay for it again?

Hope someone can help me. I own an iPad (first generation) - 32MB and am running ios 4.2 on it. I downloaded a language program and paid $15 for it. When I try to launch it, it comes on for 1 second and then crashes and brings me back to my apps screen. After reading several posts here, I'm getting the sense that I may have to delete the app and attempt to download it again. However, I'm hoping that I'm NOT charged an additional $15 to download it again. Since it automatically debits my credit card, how will I know that it hasn't charged me for the same app AGAIN -- without having to go view my bank card statement?
Appreciate any help on this matter!
Thanks. Othello727

There is one caveat. The app still has to be in the app store. As LNG as its in the app store and you paid for it once you can download it again. Also before you download it check to see I fit has been updated. Many apps require a later iOS to run that the version you reported.

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I've misplaced my cs6 installation disc. is there a recovery option since i pay an annual fee

Please download the setup again from Internet and keep a copy of it for future use.
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/cs6-product-download s.html
Please download both files, Navigate to the directory where you saved the installation files and double-click the .exe(file1), this would extract the installation files.
After the files finish extracting, the installer launches automatically. If it doesn’t, go to the folder that contains the extracted files. Double-click Set-up.exe to begin installation.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install
When prompted for a serial number, enter your serial number and complete the installation.
Follow the instructions mentioned carefully.
Regards,
Ashutosh

I'm looking for a digital picture frame that is compatible with the iPhone 5 and 4S. I was looking at the Panasonic MW-20 but from what I can see I don't think it is. Any information would be great! Looking to buy a replacement frame for Christmas.

I'm looking for a digital picture frame that is compatible with the iPhone 5 and 4S. I was looking at the Panasonic MW-20 but from what I can see I don't think it is. Any information would be great. Looking to buy a replacement for Christmas. Thanks!

Hi - the new lightning connector on the iPhone 5 has an authentication chip so very few 3rd party manufacturers have come out with compatible devices - so I doubt that you will find a frame that works for both phones - however Apple has come out with 2 apapters - one is a cable and one is a direct 30 pin to lightning device - you would have to check out each frame to see if one of these might work - I looked at the Panasonic and it looks promising but I would check the return policy of anything that you buy in a case it doesn't work.

Hi i am a teacher and am looking to buy an iPad - we use SIMS (this isnt compatable with an IPad) but i can log into it via a virtual desktop. What wold be the best iPad to buy?

hi there
im looking to buy an ipad- we use SIMS at school and i need to be able to log into it. I can via a virtual desktop via the college wireless netork. I also have work on the network. What would be the best IPAD to buy?

You have the choice of a full size iPad or the iPad Mini...both come as either WiFi only or WiFi+cellular data service. With the cellular data model you can see if there is a SIM available that is appropriate. Either model is capable of attaching to a wireless network to give you access. Neither is capable of a wired connection, must be wireless.
So, the question is which size is the best for your personal use, and do you want cellular data access - great thing to have. Then the decision is which storage capacity do you want...keep in mind that the iPad is not upgradable after purchase so get the storage you really want to start out.

Im looking to buy the new ipad but Iv a question. I can only afford either the 16gb with cellular or the 32gb without cellular...if one HAD to pick between the two what would u pick

I'm looking to buy the new ipad but I've a question. I can only afford either the 16gb with cellular or the 32gb without cellular. If one HAD to pick between bigger storage space or the added cellular which would u pick? Please help!

Like I said, I only have WiFi iPads, and don't know much at all about the data plans, but I don't think that you have to commit to a long term contract and I believe that there are plans that you can cancel at any time. My point is that if you sign up for a plan, and you use it say 4 months out of the year, you could be spending that money that you saved on the original cost of the iPad and even more in the future.
Actually, you can look at the AT&T plans here.
http://www.att.com/ipad/#fbid=HZQiE7ToAE6

I am looking to buy a refurbished iMac 27", can anyone tell me any defects or reasons not to?

I am looking to buy an iMac 27" from the refurbished section on the apple webstore due to the considerable amount of money to be saved. Can anyone tell me reasons that I shouldn't or differences I will notice or is it perfectly fine?
Thanks
(Sorry if this post is in the wrong section)

Would you recommend I get a
27" refurbished iMac (specs below) $1,529.00 or a
21.5" regular iMac (specs below) $1,299.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
Originally released September 2013
27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1440 resolution
8GB memory
1TB hard drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in FaceTime HD camera
21.5-inch: 2.7GHz
Specifications
2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
8GB (two 4GB) memory
1TB hard drive1
Intel Iris Pro graphics
Thanks

I'm looking at buying a MacBook Pro for uni and I was wondering what the best type would be to get? One with retina display etc

I'm looking at buying a MacBook Pro for uni next year and I'm not sure what type to get. I've heard different things about the retina display and that people only get it to edit photos etc but then people have said that it is quicker and makes the laptop lighter. I'm also unsure of how much storage I will need. If anyone can help that would be great!!

There are two screen displays available - Retina and non-Retina - and there's a world of difference between them. The Retina has non-user replaceable RAM and flash storage (well, the latter without voiding your warranty) and the non-Retina has user replaceable RAM and HD/SSD. And then, of course, there's the difference in the resolution of the screen itself... and a difference between the 13" and 15" screens (available in both 'flavors').
How much storage you need will depend on your needs.
I don't recommend the Retina models at this time - too many issues with tinting (on Samsung displays) and image retention (on LG displays).
So take a look at what the non-Retina machines have to offer - you can customize to your heart's content but remember that you can always upgrade the RAM and the hard drive in the non-Retina machines yourself.
My 2¢...
Clinton

Looking for software or a service with which I can create a personalized photo calendar

I am looking for software or a service with which I can create a personalized photo calendar. Any recommendations?
Jerry

Thanks for the reply.
iPhoto, unfortunately, has some real problems in my opinion. Control over image placement and size is limited. This is compounded by the fact that Apple has not made the job any easier by refusing to publish information such as recommended aspect ratios and pixel sizes of images used to create a calendar. Obviously, these both change as the page layouts change. But, I don't think it is too much to ask that Apple supply image aspect ratios for each frame size, 2:3, 3:4, 1:1, or something else. What pixel sizes are required for each frame size/aspect? It is impossible to place 2 photos (or 1 photo and a name) on one date should 2 birthdays fall on one day.
Further, there is no recommendation for color space to be used by the printer.
I am tired of trying out a photo in the calendar only to find it looks bad at the pixel size and aspect I chose, then have to go back to the original, re-crop, resize, and wrestle with bringing it back to iPhoto. (I use Aperture to organize my images.)
I must also add that I had a very bad experience with an iPhoto book earlier this year. Don't know if Apple has fixed the problems as I refuse to invest another 20 hours of time and more then $150.00 to find out.
I am seriously looking for something to replace iPhoto (unless changes are made) to do the 10 or 15 calendars for my family again this year (and possibly redo my book).
Jerry

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