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video card or monitor problems [View all]
I took my machine in to the shop for a new motherboard with the understanding that I would be responsisble for reinstalling the software. After forma
ThumpperNov-12-02 12:23 AM
by Shelly
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Samsung monitor problem. [View all]
My problem with my monitor (samsung synchmaster 753 DF) is the folowing: Just recentley i have noticed some flickering of the displayed image on the
Techno_WarriorNov-12-02 12:13 AM
by Shelly
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Cursor problem!!! [View all]
Tell me I'm crazy. New mobo, everything AOK! Notice that the Floppy drive light is always on. Check cable, find it's into the drive backwards. Change,
cfourkaysNov-11-02 11:50 PM
by Horatio
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WHQL Certified Nvidia 40.72 drivers [View all]
Has anyone tried the new Nvidia 40.72 WHQL reference drivers for Windows XP? I just wondered if they have fixed the problems with Microsoft games (su
DocNov-11-02 11:22 PM
by Doc
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RE: WHQL Certified Nvidia 40.72 drivers
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Need recommendation on best Detonators [View all]
Am changing motherboard and CPU later tonight. Vid is Gainward GF4 Ti 4200. Going from a KT266A to an Epox KT333 based board, and a faster CPU. Wha
serlvNov-11-02 11:20 PM
by Doc
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RE: Need recommendation on best Detonators
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Sound distortion [View all]
Sound problem. Hi, I need some help. :-( My computer sound is distorted and scratchy, I noticed just before I close the window, whether it is media
petiteukNov-11-02 11:13 PM
by petiteuk
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Panic - Stuck on XP install - Solved [View all]
Well, I'm stuck on "Setup is starting windows". I'm attempting a clean install over 98SE on the C partition. I removed the sound card and the USB 2 ca
Bob HNov-11-02 11:06 PM
by Doc
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RE: Panic - Stuck on XP install
Nov 11th 2002
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Hidden files (index.dat) [View all]
Hi Two part question. Why are some files hidden? and how to I view them? The file, C:\windows\temporary internet file\content.ie5\ind ex.dat I am t
AST7401Nov-11-02 11:05 PM
by ablib
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Installing Win2000 on top of Win98 [View all]
Is there any problem installing Windows2000 over Win98?? I used Win2000 at work, and figure it's more stable than Win98 (comments on that too???), an
dupuydlNov-11-02 10:47 PM
by Ranger Bob
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Internet Explorer XP [View all]
I start the browser in full-screen mode. I would like the "Favorites" to also start up as hidden on the right side. Now, I have to select favorites
mikekNov-11-02 10:34 PM
by mikek
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RE: Internet Explorer XP
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need advice on couriers of PC products [View all]
Hello everyone. I have a quick question on ordering computer parts. I have to use a combination of UPS and Fed-Ex. I tried looking at their websites a
XenosNov-11-02 10:16 PM
by Shelly
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Power Options Question [View all]
I'm running Windows XP Home edition. I'd set my hard disk to shut down after 2 hours but it doesn't. Should i be using the "system hibernates" setting
peterbNov-11-02 10:14 PM
by peterb
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Two OSs? [View all]
I be transferring all my stuff all C to D Drive as I am doing an upgrade from ME to XP. After transferring, can I just install Xp on C Drive and then
marveliciousNov-11-02 09:21 PM
by Shelly
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Better Living Through Scripting. Script Request:... [View all]
Hey one of you script wizards, is this even possible?
ScotterpopsNov-11-02 09:07 PM
by SteveYandl
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extension associations [View all]
Baffled. My icons do not match with the program that is associated to open them. I have tried to associate them manually with folder options but each
roadhouseca2002Nov-11-02 08:37 PM
by roadhouseca2002
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RE: extension associations
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win95 .LNK files taking over [View all]
After receiving photos with .LNK extension, instead of jpeg all of my programs were converted. A friend helped fix the problem. I installed Norton
anna_Nov-11-02 08:30 PM
by Allyn
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Unreal Tournament 2003 [View all]
Alright guys- having some major issues here with this game. Well start with the components of my compruter: 1.5GHz AMD Athlon XP 1800+ 512MB DDR RAM
Bor1nGNov-11-02 07:41 PM
by Wakko
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RE: Unreal Tournament 2003
Nov 11th 2002
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Recycle Bin [View all]
I am using Windows XP (Home). Recent my Recycle Bin does not show the items I have deleted. Where do I go to change this setting?
jch116Nov-11-02 06:56 PM
by jch116
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RE: Recycle Bin
Nov 11th 2002
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error mesages [View all]
Each time I start my computer, I get this: RUNDLL error loading C:\PROGRA~1\NEWDOT~1 \NEWDOT~1.DLL The system cannot find thepath specifi
gantorxNov-11-02 06:54 PM
by Tufenuf
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RE: error mesages
Nov 11th 2002
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XP Pro: "You can't be authenticated on.." [View all]
How do I avoid getting a message like that whenver I boot? (A workaround is to always Hibernate when shutting down, but that is not what I want).
paul2711Nov-11-02 06:40 PM
by Josh N
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RE: XP Pro:
Nov 09th 2002
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Printing a Photo as a .TIF [View all]
Hi All, This morning I happened to catch an "Ask an Expert" segment on our local tv.....someone had written in that they did not like the results whe
KanookaNov-11-02 06:24 PM
by unclegary
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Looking for something to do with those annoying AOL cds... [View all]
http://www.nomoreaol cds.com Acadia
AcadiaNov-11-02 04:43 PM
by Acadia
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transferring email messages and favorites to a new comp... [View all]
I was able to transfer my email addresses to my new computer but I was not able to tranfer the messages I would like to keep. Neither could I transfer
galeNov-11-02 04:35 PM
by bigbear3721
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Lost 2 of xp icons [View all]
While installing a theme in Xp I messed up two of my icons. Control Panel and Printers and faxes. They are now displaying the win 98 icons for these f
lcookNov-11-02 04:35 PM
by lcook
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strange CHKDSK error message in XP [View all]
I got this error when running CHKDSK from Command Promp: "correcting errors in volume bitmap" "Windows found problems with file system"... "Run CHK
JoePNov-11-02 04:19 PM
by JoeP
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win98 startup. [View all]
Just a small question, how do I bypass the option,(normal,safe mode,etc)when starting up.I would like to not have these unless I call for them. Thanks
KoalatooNov-11-02 03:26 PM
by Koalatoo
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DSL Modem drops the connection frequently [View all]
I have 3 PC's at home, hooked through a router (was Linksys SR41, but now a Netgear MR814) but no matter which router I use, I have the same problem k
CurtPearlmanNov-11-02 02:39 PM
by smellystudent
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RE: DSL Modem drops the connection frequently
Nov 11th 2002
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windows media player [View all]
My thanks to roadhouseca2002 for help w seting up my win media player all seems ok now.......great forum!! mikeflys:) :) :)
mikeflysNov-11-02 11:59 AM
by mikeflys
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Automate EndItAll [View all]
OK I have loaded End It All and I love it so much I want to put it in my Task Scheduler. But when I put a short cut there it doesn't run. You have t
BookLadyNov-11-02 11:55 AM
by KJT
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Thank You to Paul D [View all]
Thank You Paul D. Your Solution to my Problem Worked, I had recieved an Ecard from friensgreeting and I had opened it up. When I uninstalled the two p
zaaNov-11-02 11:24 AM
by zaa
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