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56K connection - loading pages [View all]
I have a Dell laptop Win98 and a Dell Desktop Win98, and a 56K modem ISP connection. When I sign on, pages load reasonably fast and web surfing goes
zdavaFeb-09-03 07:42 PM
by therube
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RE: 56K connection - loading pages
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Best drivers for GF4 [View all]
I just loaded XP pro and I have all the drivers in but the AGP. Can anyone tell me the best drivers for the Ge Force 4 series video card? I am more in
tpikdaveFeb-09-03 07:30 PM
by madc
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Changing Partition Size (Fixed) [View all]
Installed new 120 gb hard drive. Initially was receiving stop errors trying to install Win XP Pro. Finally it loaded and I was able to partition dri
LesFeb-09-03 07:30 PM
by therube
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RE: Changing Partition Size
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Moving Program Files [View all]
I have all my programs on root C drive; want to move them to another partition to simplify imaging. Will this mess me up? If i originally install prog
smile2Feb-09-03 07:13 PM
by smile2
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Floppy access! [View all]
Just recently my floppy has been trying to access everytime I connect to the internet. It bangs away twice with an interval. I have it unchecked in pr
jonathanFeb-09-03 06:59 PM
by jonathan
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RE: Floppy access!
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cd rom drive not accessible? [View all]
it detects my cdrom drive when booting up and see's it when I open my computer but then says its not accesible? suggestions.cable is new..did it quit
MKemery221Feb-09-03 06:46 PM
by root
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Windows 2000 - Dialog Box Font Problem [View all]
Hi, I've just spent all afternoon round my Dad's trying to fix a problem on his P.C., the problem being this. On some of the dialog boxes - includin
ShaggyFeb-09-03 06:41 PM
by Shaggy
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Power Quest-Data Keeper for Backup [View all]
Is this a good back up system that will automatically BU only changed files and will not slow my system? Down side? Is there a better alternative? Tha
smile2Feb-09-03 06:35 PM
by smile2
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laptop display drivers [View all]
I've got a Toshiba Satellite 1710. I am look for a driver for a Rage Mobility AGP Graphics Card. 4MB I.ve looked at the ATI web site but can only fi
dotcomnationFeb-09-03 05:40 PM
by dotcomnation
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RE: laptop display drivers
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mouse problems? Im at a losssss [View all]
my mouse will move all over the desk top but when I attemtpt to double click an icon it wont open it..it will read whats on the task bar when I hold i
MKemery221Feb-09-03 05:39 PM
by MKemery221
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RE: mouse problems? Im at a losssss
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w2k end task doesn't work? -- [View all]
in NT4, if a program locked up on you, and you ctrl-alt-delete & end task, it SHUTS DOWN the program. no if's ands or buts. in w2k, you get this st
ummagummaFeb-09-03 05:34 PM
by ummagumma
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Cant find my boot.ini [View all]
I was looking for boot.ini on my computer, because my computer still thinks I have win2k on it. I'm currently using winxp, but i've removed all win2k
Bor1nGFeb-09-03 04:15 PM
by HMan
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RE: Cant find my boot.ini
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Power supply [View all]
I was wondering if anybody could help me about this situation: I currently have a 160 watt power supply by newton power ltd. model no NDS-160 CB-1 A
monkey_emperorFeb-09-03 11:44 AM
by monkey_emperor
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RE: Power supply
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loading games [View all]
90% of the time my computer refuses to load a game. For example Tomb Raider Chronicles. The beginning movie scenes play but when I hit enter to l
lucienneFeb-09-03 11:14 AM
by scaramouche
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RE: loading games
Feb 07th 2003
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cpu usage & file structure [View all]
I have been having problems for a while with heavy cpu usage, it was about 80% but now gone down to 44% this is with nothing running only explorer, sy
vic 970Feb-09-03 09:56 AM
by edsod
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RE: cpu usage & file structure
Feb 07th 2003
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FUN QUESTION (I think) [View all]
I'm an author writing a silly story and I need a little help on a technical level. At one point in the story my main character calls Tech Support be
FoopleFeb-09-03 07:15 AM
by MrMan
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RE: FUN QUESTION (I think)
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Microsoft Word 2000 won't save return address [View all]
I currently use MS Word 2000. When addressing envelopes I put in my return address and am asked the question: "Would you like to save this return add
cashtonhFeb-09-03 06:49 AM
by Barb
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Powerlink 400W Power supply? [View all]
Is anyone familiar with this power supply CTW 400ATX-12V (400W max.) rated for P4. It came with a case that I got, and I was wondering if it was one
GreyFalconFeb-09-03 06:47 AM
by Lil'Joe
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RE: Powerlink 400W Power supply?
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Hard Drive transfer - Windows 98 [View all]
HI All, Just wondering if what I am planning to try is possible. I have just purchased a new hardrive and would like to swing the current C:\ drive o
mickozFeb-09-03 06:28 AM
by mickoz
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RE: Hard Drive transfer - Windows 98
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Quick Excel question!! Steve Yandl!! [View all]
If I format a cell using the accounting format how do I make negative numbers show up in red with parenthesis? In Excel 2002. Negative numbers now
ablibFeb-09-03 06:16 AM
by ablib
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RE: Quick Excel question!! Steve Yandl!!
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LCD Monitor [View all]
would you recommend this monitor or something better? VIEWSONIC 17.0" VG171 1280X1024 TFT LCD $176 + shipping not a gamer...primarily for home and
RookieFeb-09-03 06:13 AM
by madc
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RE: LCD Monitor
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Computer not talking to isp [View all]
I installed a Linksys router so I could network my desktop and laptop. The laptop accessed the internet with no problem, but now my desktop won't conn
bjc90278Feb-09-03 06:13 AM
by bjc90278
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RE: Computer not talking to isp
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Security settings [View all]
I've got my security settings set high with lower settings in the Trusted Sites Zone. I often have problems with sites that are described as something
npmclFeb-09-03 06:06 AM
by R2
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RE: Security settings
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E Mail Problem [View all]
My O.S. is windows 98 2nd Ed . Recently my ISP set up a system for the purpose of dirvirting Spam to a special folder he created . other E Mail ,s
bobwFeb-09-03 06:02 AM
by bycycle
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RE: E Mail Problem
Feb 09th 2003
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Apple to PC converter [View all]
I have got a free apple printer that I want to use with my DELL laptop. Does any converter exist that will allow me to do this?
macroFeb-09-03 05:50 AM
by macro
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Zip 100, not ejectingwith button. [View all]
I've got a Zip 100, Win XP Home, and just downloaded Iomegaware(hoping to fix the problem). The problem is; I can't get the zip disk to eject using th
DenbeauFeb-09-03 04:51 AM
by balo
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Windows File Proterction....and Aol8.0 [View all]
Hi, Please advise what should i do.... When i turn on my Laptop...This message always pops out... "Windows File Protection"....Inser t your Win2000 Pr
m3svmFeb-09-03 03:52 AM
by Bob H
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Trojan Hunter Ruleset update: 3xx-2003-02-08 [View all]
A new ruleset update for TrojanHunter is available. The update contains 4899 detection rules. The easiest way to install this ruleset update is to
martiFeb-09-03 03:38 AM
by ukmitch
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RE: Trojan Hunter Ruleset update: 3xx-2003-02-08
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Sygate revisited [View all]
Abandoning ZA after a fairly long use (due to running out of resources on my Win98) I turned to Outpost, which had good recommendations on here. That
cloverFeb-09-03 03:36 AM
by ukmitch
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Remove a item from control panel [View all]
Recently I tried being slick after reading an articlie in the MS knowledge base or whatever it is. My intent was to install a Visioneer scanner on my
thillenFeb-09-03 02:58 AM
by Grogan
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