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Zone Alarm question... [View all]
I've finally decided to take the bite and look into Zone Alarm. After looking for downloads I noticed that ZoneAlarm 3.1.395 is a free version, ZoneA
ablibNov-07-02 02:01 AM
by ablib
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Acronis' Partition Expert 2003 [View all]
I just received a flyer from Acronis regarding their Partition Expert 2003. Here is a small part of the blurb: Dear Acronis Customer: Acronis bring
dfletchNov-07-02 01:32 AM
by dfletch
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Puzzling Printer Behavior: It's choosey about what it w... [View all]
We have a laptop and a desktop on our home network. My wife used MS Draw to add some circles to a Word document. The circles contain text that must be
PointmanNov-07-02 01:00 AM
by Pointman
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Computer drags after it has been on for a few hours [View all]
I have Windows ME. I usually leave my computer on almost all the time and until recently it seemed to be able to stay on with little issue. Recently,
ToddNorrisNov-07-02 12:35 AM
by patyson
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Is WIN98SE really a lot better than WIN98? [View all]
Until recently I thought the SE was mostly about security issues. But recently I read it is a much better OS than WIN98. Your input will be appreci
TootsNov-07-02 12:31 AM
by Toots
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Cybertrio on HP puter [View all]
I have a friend with Cybertrio on his puter. He is trying to install a NIC and the Cybertrio program is locked in the kiddie protection mode called B
bkoenig1Nov-07-02 12:06 AM
by bkoenig1
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Best UPS around (bang for the bucks) Pls: [View all]
What does the gang suggest for the home puter ?? I think i found the answer from a older post for a 800VA...but thanks anyway.
MontNov-06-02 11:33 PM
by pwgib
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Uwave vs AZ31 motherboards [View all]
Does anyone know the exact difference between the two boards?
claymy1Nov-06-02 11:04 PM
by claymy1
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Prefer to read /view web in color [View all]
Hi, Is it possible to change the background colour and color of the text in the web while reading/viewing them? Will the procedure be same for 98se an
agbNov-06-02 10:08 PM
by ukmitch
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Screen Refresh Rate [View all]
What is the rule of thumb with monitor screen refresh rate? If you see a little flickering do you go to a higher or a lower #? This computer would b
uffbrosNov-06-02 10:03 PM
by ukmitch
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Boot disk failure [View all]
A friend is using a Gateway PC (with 98SE)and called me last night. Said his PC has a boot disk failure message. I know this is simple but I am ha
psal2Nov-06-02 10:01 PM
by psal2
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I've about had it......... [View all]
Just a rant........but why the hell should a little, 2 puter network, be so $%&@ing hard to setup? Why the hell can't computers and all the g'damn per
MadDadNov-06-02 09:43 PM
by Shelly
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Warning about uninstalling Service Packs [View all]
Just thought I'd post an experience I had today in the hopes that it'll help someone avoid a similar experience: OpenOff ice had been crashing on my W
jasonlevineNov-06-02 09:38 PM
by Mont
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Duelling MICE ... [View all]
I replaced my standard scrolling mouse awhile ago with an MS Intellipoint Explorer Trackball. It connects via USB and I had no difficulty with the ins
oldjohnNov-06-02 09:30 PM
by Shelly
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Gateway Astro parts?!?! [View all]
Does anyone know where to find parts at a reasonable price, mainly the motherboard? I am looking for my neighbor's computer, she basically wants it t
alanlhNov-06-02 08:53 PM
by Jack
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Defragmenting [View all]
I downloaded O&O Defrag professional edition because I heard it was one of the best programs to use (or is there a better one?).. but I'm not exactly
acer_m1Nov-06-02 08:10 PM
by ukmitch
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Mobo, CPU Compatability [View all]
Building another "PC 911 & PC Q&A" donated machine for another school kid who can't afford one. Got a "Transcend TS-AKT4, supporting AMD Duron/Athlon
cfourkaysNov-06-02 08:04 PM
by cfourkays
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Nero and Video CD [View all]
I have been trying to make video cds and have been having all kinds of probs using nero. Does it take an enormous amount of time to encode the videos?
BigBrotherNov-06-02 07:41 PM
by jkt1009
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What is this process name? [View all]
NIS alerted me to this outbound attempt. Anyone know what that process name refers to? Date: 11/05/2002 Time: 9:21:09 This one time, the user has ch
ivajigNov-06-02 07:32 PM
by R2
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Tracert [View all]
Couple questions. Is there a way to stop it (XP) if it's timing out and you just want to start over? Is there a way to send to (can't remember the cor
Bob GNov-06-02 07:32 PM
by Wakko
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Nortons fast and safe cleanup [View all]
Hi there. I am wondering about fast and safe cleanup. It tells me I have 200kb's that can be cleaned up. I made sure all other windows were shut (IE a
billys24Nov-06-02 05:54 PM
by unclegary
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Possible Geforce4 MX440 IRQ problem in W2K [View all]
I still haven't resolved my earlier post about my Geforce4. To recap, my new GF4 MX440 installs OK, and VGA mode tells me the card and drivers are all
oldhammNov-06-02 05:44 PM
by GreyFalcon
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How to format harddrvie with CD like a 3.5 disk could [View all]
Hello The 3.5 disk drive of mine is not working. I use that to format my hard drive and reinstall Me usually. For now, i wanted to burn the window ME
tinziNov-06-02 04:53 PM
by mcnallyjp
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DVD Burner [View all]
Hello. I am planning in investing in a dvd burner. But i am a real dummie on this area. I need some tips on a good, priceworth dvd burner. Can a
FritzovNov-06-02 02:08 PM
by faceache
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Win98SP1 Win98SE [View all]
OK I've been happily running Win98 SP1 for years now with little problem. Just recently though I'm getting the M$ BSOD bug, i.e. occasional & variou
basa48Nov-06-02 01:49 PM
by basa48
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Win98SP1?
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Formating Problems [View all]
I recently formatted my hard drive, after doing so I put in the windows boot disk. I used the same one I did the time before (worked fine) it brings
crashinsateliteNov-06-02 12:16 PM
by tpikdave
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IE freezing and CD ROMS drive ruined [View all]
My IE froze tonight. Then it wouldnt open up java pop ups in Yahoo. In order to type somewhere for example right here in this message box I have to cl
billys24Nov-06-02 12:13 PM
by patyson
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spider [View all]
Has anyone used "Spyder" with IE6 and does it work? I am running Win 98 SE and IE6 and when I use Spyder to delete all URLs it no longer removes the U
soulhotrodNov-06-02 11:39 AM
by Kiwitas
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For anyone running XP, here is an ASPI fix.... [View all]
Was always getting errors when ASPI was needed (you know). Well, was eventually pointed to ,
daterminehtorNov-06-02 10:56 AM
by Darren
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Security settings advice wanted [View all]
I have Win98se and IE 5.5 SP2. My security settings are high but I'm finding it more and more difficult to visit many internet sites with this setting
npmclNov-06-02 10:32 AM
by marti
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