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Richard A. Abbott wrote:

... and a defragmenter ...

Ashfield wrote:

When its something like this, which is a product specification, then the best bet is to contact the manufacturer or try google

Mekong River wrote:

hmmm... if so, why does everybody need to post the question in CP forum.

Richard MacCutchan wrote:

but just assume that someone here on CP will do it for them.

Mekong River wrote:

if so, why does everybody need to post the question in CP forum.

Mekong River wrote:

Any question should be ask to the company that produce the product or the software directly.

Mekong River wrote:

no need discussion or sharing knowledge/expereince in CP forum.

kfx666 wrote:

Is information from my machine embedded?

kfx666 wrote:

Should I compile it on a very old PC which will never be online again?

kfx666 wrote:

Are there any (free) online compiling services?

kfx666 wrote:

Wow, a Microsoft MVP, cool !