I recently upgraded my computer from a windows xp to a windows 7 and I had to do a custom install which erased everything, now I only have the option of color up to 16 bits though previously I had 32 . Would just a better graphics driver help or maybe a BIOS flash I don’t know. How do I make my color at least 32 bit again?

a newbie question here, please help…

1.Can I completely restore Windows 7 from a PC backup or System Recovery Disc after a virus attack?

2.Is it possible to restore windows 7 after reformatting then using the recovery disc? because I have no OS installation CD.

My windows 7 backup is way to big so I will just do a manual backup of files like what was suggested to me. How do I stop windows 7 from backing up my entire OS automatically with images?

I have a new Toshiba laptop with vista and I want to transfer my music, videos, and pictures from my old laptop which is running XP. I tried to connect my crossover cable to the laptops and it says that the connection has limited to no connectivity. I tried to do windows easy transfer but I waited about 5 hours and the progress went no where. So I need to do it via the cable. But I can’t get the cable to work. Can you guys help me out?