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New Update for PopUpManager [View all]
Just finished downloading
jujet84Feb-09-03 02:56 AM
by ukmitch
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Can't delete file! Need help as fast as possible!! [View all]
I had a file I want to delete,but when I try to delete it, it says "cannot delete:access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected
helpFeb-09-03 02:41 AM
by Grogan
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How do I get rid of Media player 9 (and get mp7.1 or 8... [View all]
After messing about for a week now trying to get mp9 to play my DVD (yes, I've only got one) I've given up. It was suggested elsewhere that I should
miggyFeb-09-03 02:39 AM
by miggy
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W2K CRITICAL UPDATE 810847 [View all]
Hi All. When I went to the Windows Update Site earlier my attempted downloads of two of the critical updates failed - 810847 and 811630. I managed to
johnjoFeb-09-03 01:42 AM
by johnjo
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Whether or not to cut the cord, that is the question...... [View all]
Looking at new systems. I'm looking for feedback from anyone as to the advantages/disadvant ages of going cordless with keyboard and/or mouse. Opinio
JennaFeb-09-03 01:36 AM
by Les
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scandisc [View all]
Hello from a brand new member.My problem is that every time I try to use scandic I keep getting the message that it as stttarted 10 times and,tha
guitarmanFeb-09-03 12:27 AM
by guitarman
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Recycle Bin [View all]
Using WIN XP. My Recucle Bin has disappeared. I'm not sure when. It was not replaced by Norton's version and no folder can be found using "Search". Is
stish06Feb-09-03 12:07 AM
by Maggie
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Playing CDK Video Files [View all]
Where can I download a freeware CDK player?
johnrsellersFeb-09-03 12:04 AM
by johnrsellers
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WinXP Outlook Express Loads slow [View all]
On a clean install of WinXP, I found that it loads VERY slow (about 30 seconds). Internet Explorer also did this until I changed the DSL settings to a
hjfFeb-08-03 11:43 PM
by mcnallyjp
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whats this mean?? [View all]
I went to regedit,/ hkey local machine/software/ microsoft /windows/ current version /windows update / auto update,.......... and at that area it say
billyboybFeb-08-03 11:07 PM
by billyboyb
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PC 37000, 3500, 3200, 3000, 2700, 2400, 2100!!! Argh! ... [View all]
My subject line; yes, that's it in a nutshell. Can someone please explain all PC####. Everything that someone building an AMD system should know. H
readysetgoFeb-08-03 11:01 PM
by McGee
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scsi w2k/cdrom problems [View all]
when I boot the computer, it recognizes CD's when I put them in the cdroms. after the PC has been on a while ( time varies....1/2 hour to 3 hours)
ummagummaFeb-08-03 09:20 PM
by ummagumma
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Is this a good deal for Norton SW? [View all]
Down underin NZ, Norton System Works of the shelf is around NZ$225.00 and with exchange rate being approx NZ$=US$0.55c this seems too good to be true?
KiwitasFeb-08-03 08:44 PM
by Bob H
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OE plain text [View all]
In Outlook express 6 im trying to make it so that my incomming emails are read as plain text. Cant s
garbruFeb-08-03 08:34 PM
by Ranger Bob
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CD-ROM Speed Checker [View all]
Is there any freeware/software which can help to check your CD-ROM drive's read-speed?
pcexpert_1988Feb-08-03 08:15 PM
by nightlyreader
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Clean Sweep Program [View all]
Hi I wonder does anyone know of a free program that does the same thing as norton clean sweep,I use AVG now but miss the clean sweep option
Slot DrFeb-08-03 08:14 PM
by ukmitch
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IRQ question... [View all]
Hi, I've been having issues with my sound card for some time and, no matter what I've tried (short of an xp reinstall), I have not been able to figu
EmanFeb-08-03 08:12 PM
by Eman
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Upgading Old laptop with Larger Hard Drive [View all]
I have a Compaq out of production Laptop that I'm replacing a 1.3 GB HD with a 6GB HD. It's a pentium III 133 MHZ, 80 MB Ram, Win 95. The new HD is c
jockopaFeb-08-03 07:44 PM
by jockopa
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another question/different computer [View all]
My computer is a Pentium lll 550 mhz, 384 MG Ram.It appears the fan and or power supply may be going out. when I put a floppy or CD in, it is quite ho
brnot2bFeb-08-03 07:33 PM
by Ttech
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autostart computer? [View all]
Hi, I'd like to know if there's a way to automatically startup a computer at a given time... say at 9am every morning. Maybe something in the BIOS or
avatsalFeb-08-03 07:32 PM
by SuperCzar
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Need some expert help! [View all]
I want to remove and reinstall Internet Explorer 6.0 on my Dell personal confuser running WinXP Pro because IE does some ugly things that I am hoping
easyalFeb-08-03 07:06 PM
by Darren
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system properties [View all]
am i able to change my virtual memory to my E drive its got windows manageing it at the moment i have 1.67 GB free on my c drive and 2.38 GB on my d d
icecold_nzFeb-08-03 06:53 PM
by icecold_nz
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Unplugging USB devices from Win 98 computers [View all]
Hi, Is it OK to just unplug USB devices from Win 98 computers? I know that Win 2000 has a disconnect icon for 'safe' removal of these devices. What a
jazzsongsFeb-08-03 06:48 PM
by JP
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Problem With Somewhere.vbs [View all]
The .BMP shows the error I am getting when I try to run Steve Yandl's "somewhere.vbs" script. Can someone tell me what's wrong. I have Windows Script
jkitcFeb-08-03 06:37 PM
by SteveYandl
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XP is driving me insane! [View all]
When programs start making trouble in XP I get the a choice of sending some kind of note to Microsoft.... is there some way to get rid of this? its tr
livezFeb-08-03 06:36 PM
by JP
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desktop icons and program links vanished in XP [View all]
Hi, all! Sorry, if this is a bit vague, but I'm relying on information that my sister's given me over the phone. When she started up XP Pro this mo
MeerkatFeb-08-03 06:05 PM
by Sonny
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what is NVRAM? [View all]
Hey Gang . . . I'm trying to repair a computer that, as it begins to boot stops and displays this error message NVRAM invalid, NVRAM cleared Is thi
rootFeb-08-03 05:59 PM
by root
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Help with monitor graphics card [View all]
Was working on a friends computer tonight. I had run defrag because it was running even slower than usually. It is a Pentium 200 mhz, 128 MB Ram. Wind
brnot2bFeb-08-03 05:02 PM
by brnot2b
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crashes [View all]
My computer crashes periodically, when it does it will go to bios screen and has asked to load defaults.It will also just stop and reboot itself or yo
rob63Feb-08-03 05:01 PM
by rob63
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Compress or Not Drives XP [View all]
I'm not running out of space, yet, but is there any advantage or disadvantage to compressing the files on my drives? http://petes pcworks.com/petehand .
cfourkaysFeb-08-03 04:55 PM
by cfourkays
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