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Feds Eye Computer Associates [View all]
I nearly posted this in the OT lounge. But considering its newsworthiness, it may be better here. http://www.ms nbc.com/news/839579. asp?0dm=C15MB I
AllynNov-25-02 10:07 PM
by Allyn
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HELP ME PLEASE [View all]
I just reformatted my hard drive and installed Windows ME. But now my display is only 16 color and it doesn't give me the option to bring it to 32 bit
MTBuckley46Nov-25-02 09:33 PM
by Shelly
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Screwed up my display [View all]
I just reformatted my hard drive and installed Windows ME. But now my display is only 16 color and it doesn't give me the option to bring it to 32 bit
MTBuckley46Nov-25-02 09:13 PM
by MTBuckley46
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Moving Photos to a CD [View all]
Good Morning Everyone, A friend has asked me to help him burn photos from his C drive onto a CD....he has had his burner for a year, but has never us
KanookaNov-25-02 08:06 PM
by jch116
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The Sunday Frivolous Computer Question . . Themes in Wi... [View all]
I know there's a program called StyleXP that allows you to use different themes in WinXP.   I've also heard about a themes DLL that does the same thin
ScotterpopsNov-25-02 07:41 PM
by Darren
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taskmon.exe [View all]
When I look at my start up list under msconfig.exe, there is an item called "taskmon.exe". What does it do? Do I need it for starting up my computer
MisBehaveNov-25-02 05:25 PM
by md2lgyk
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opinions on tv tuner cards wanted [View all]
i'm thinking about adding a pci tv tuner add-in card to my main workstation for occasional tv viewing so i can retire the old tv in my office. i'm loo
crazyXgermanNov-25-02 01:46 PM
by garbru
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Any one use Martin's Hosts file? [View all]
OK, I am been heavily researching the right-click Context Menu options for IE. This is (hopefully) to be used for something larger than these little
R2Nov-25-02 12:24 PM
by R2
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k7s-2000 motherboard and 4x agp [View all]
hey all- i was trying to get my friends tnt2 m64 32mb sdram to work with my k7s-2000 mobo. when i turned it on, the screen stayed black, and the comp
maxfNov-25-02 12:11 PM
by Mark099
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Convert Real Audio to MP3?? [View all]
I've found some real audio music files I'd really like to hear but I don't want to mess around with the real one player. Is there a way to convert th
LesNov-25-02 11:39 AM
by Les
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problem with os install [View all]
Hi All I have this problem with my dauters computer. i am doing a clean install with windows 98se. first off i partioned & formated the first hard
atlasNov-25-02 11:39 AM
by old dude
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used or recycled computer parts... [View all]
Since I have recently become disabled. I would like to build up a Laptop that I can take into the hospital when I have to go. I would like one that is
Humche2Nov-25-02 11:24 AM
by ylen13
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TV from a laptop [View all]
What is the best way to connect my Dell Inspiron laptop to my TV? Picked up a connector that attaches from the monitor jack that has an S-Video and y
sdavisNov-25-02 11:08 AM
by emes
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Spybot Update 11/22/02 [View all]
It includes an English help file,and some new added Opt out info,Tuff http://w ww.pcqanda.com/dcfor um/User_files/3c1aa1 f47792234e.gif http: //www.pcqa
TuffNov-25-02 10:43 AM
by agb
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Right-click Websters Dictionary Look-up [View all]
OK, so we have ironed out the Google Search and the Images List right-click menu problems. How about adding a dictionary? Merrium -Websters creates a
R2Nov-25-02 10:40 AM
by R2
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Build a HD/PS independent BOX [View all]
I will try to explain this - he goes I have a computer case (tower w/400 watt PS and 6 SCSI 7200 Hard drives - 10 fans yeah i know but it gets hot i
StarshipwarriorNov-25-02 09:30 AM
by Starshipwarrior
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Now Win/update will not work for me either... [View all]
Apparently, some people recently have gone to windows update (XP Pro here), clicked on scan, selected the ones they want, accepted the agreement, and
daterminehtorNov-25-02 09:29 AM
by daterminehtor
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W98 SE Shutdown [View all]
Where in W98SE is the setting to make it shut down automatically on a Restart? My W98SE used to always shut down automatically when restarting
jadedNov-25-02 09:16 AM
by Horatio
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casefan plugin [View all]
Hello all, another dumb question I'm afraid. Putting together a new machine and the case I have has 2 fans in the rear, but my motherboard only has
DropshotNov-25-02 08:56 AM
by Dropshot
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Auto Disconnect in XP [View all]
I did a clean install of XP Pro after I was not satisfied with the upgrade. Now, when I close Internet Explorer, the auto disconnect box does not show
mlangdnNov-25-02 08:39 AM
by KJT
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Windows XP Pro: Sluggish Behavior opening and closing ... [View all]
My system is a Pentium III-600. 256MB RAM. XP Pro is installed on a 30gb NTFS partition as a Standard PC. I've had XP Pro for about two weeks an
AllynNov-25-02 08:37 AM
by Spanky
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simple question [View all]
I've been wondering about this for awhile. Is it more harmful to a computor to shutdown/start up daily, or to leave it running all the time. Russ Wibe
blutailfinNov-25-02 08:33 AM
by wdjones22
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POST [View all]
Ever since I upgraded my BIOS prior to upgrading from ME to XP Home, I have had no POST beep(s). The unit functions perfectly without it, but I was ju
wdjones22Nov-25-02 08:18 AM
by wdjones22
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BIOS question [View all]
This is a short and possably stupid question, how do i access BIOS or should i say, where is it ? Russ Wiberg
blutailfinNov-25-02 08:18 AM
by blutailfin
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52x the max? [View all]
I just now noticed they have made 52x burners now. Is that as fast as they will get? Also what is the reason that makes 52x as fast as the cdroms wil
kozartNov-25-02 07:38 AM
by JP
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Red-eye reduction? [View all]
Could someone tell me whether image programs such as Irfanview or Xnview have Red-eye reduction features or of any other programs of this nature have
JimDNov-25-02 07:10 AM
by ukmitch
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Help Again... [View all]
Thanks for all the prior help but I have one more problem. I hooked up the hard drive and it worked great...then the cdrw and the computer says it ca
sheba517Nov-25-02 06:58 AM
by Shelly
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Customizer XP [View all]
I have a new computer and one of the programs installed is called "Customizer XP" produced by "Tweaknow.com". Supposedly it monitors available ram an
cashtonhNov-25-02 06:50 AM
by Shelly
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WINXP Home vs Pro [View all]
I have been away for quite a while, so I'm sure these questions have already been answered somewhere on this forum. Am in the process of buying a ne
Sky KingNov-25-02 06:28 AM
by Sky King
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Anyone have a WinCustomize Subscription [View all]
I was wondering is it worth purchasing? After you purchased it, is it a download or is it mailed to you? I have already have Stardock Object Desktop
bugsNov-25-02 06:23 AM
by Ranger Bob
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