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Ever heard of this program, Start Surfing? [View all]
I found this program, Start Surfing, on my wife's computer tonight. She doesn't remember installing it. I ran Adware(only 1 pest in cookies), updated
DenbeauDec-23-02 05:21 PM
by Denbeau
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Downloading music [View all]
Can anyone tell me a good site to go to to download music and not get loads of other programs, like spyware etc.etc. along with it. A good safe place
LybanDec-23-02 03:25 PM
by bigbear3721
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Getting mobo model [View all]
Is there a way to check out the mobo make and model from within windows? Reason I ask is an office mate of mine has a pc that got hit by a virus, now
arzoo400Dec-23-02 03:02 PM
by Slartibartfast
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OE Winter Stationary [View all]
They've got a great selection, and for you cat lovers as well. :) Have fun!! [link:skyscra per.fortunecity.com/ photoshop/532/oe_win ter_page.html|Cl
andrini2000Dec-23-02 01:14 PM
by andrini2000
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Request For The Staff [View all]
Would it be possible to make it so the three forums showed three different names when bookmarking or when open so taskbar buttons or browser tabs dist
Bob GDec-23-02 12:29 PM
by andrini2000
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Pri Master HDD Error [View all]
This is a new one to me and i need some help. This is the error i get when I boot up. i have tried everything to reboot but it appears that the hard
rustyb4Dec-23-02 11:59 AM
by old dude
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Shortcuts [View all]
Does anyone know if it possible to set a shortcut to open to programs upon clicking ? Cant get it to work :(
johntaylorDec-23-02 11:53 AM
by old dude
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RAM: which brands can be trusted? [View all]
Hey everybody, I'm trying to buy a pair of PC800 256mb RDRAM (rambus) sticks for my Pentium 4 processor (it's a Dell Dimension 8100 from 2001). I
skeltzDec-23-02 11:42 AM
by mickster
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Need help with copying a VCD to a CD [View all]
I copied the data from a VCD to my HB. I'm using Nero 5. I tried the data copy function and it says the data is 740mb. But the CD I copied it from is
GomaDec-23-02 11:37 AM
by Goma
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Problem with onboard sound [View all]
MSI KT3 Ultra 2c MS6380E mobo W/Athlonxp2100+ *Thi s board has an onboard sound chip Realtek 650. *I installed the latest 4in1 drivers for the VIA chip
tpikdaveDec-23-02 11:01 AM
by tpikdave
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Install2ndHardDrive [View all]
How do I set Master/Slave jumper on two hard drives: one is 40GB and the other is 80GB Maxtors....I want to make the 80GB Master but I am not sure how
jp77Dec-23-02 09:27 AM
by jp77
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Registry Repair [View all]
Since I have now change from Norton SystemWorks to NOD32 there is one feature I really miss. The registry repair--one button check up or WinDoc option
JoeComputeDec-23-02 06:51 AM
by Sonny
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improper shutdown?? [View all]
whenever i restart the computer i get the message and blue screen that because windows was not shut down prpoerly etc.i shut it down properly.start sh
zip316Dec-23-02 06:45 AM
by sheltonleslie
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RE: improper shutdown??
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Advise on a Handheld.. [View all]
I am in the market to get a Handheld, and I was wondering if anyone could give me any advise or suggestions on what one to buy. I would like it to ha
johnmcDec-23-02 06:39 AM
by JP
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power supply [View all]
hello, i am working on a hp pavilion xl876 pc. the power supply is dead. i am looking for a replacement power supply. the one that is in it is as foll
tad214Dec-23-02 06:34 AM
by tad214
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Spare power supply [View all]
I'd like to get a spare power supply for my Toshiba laptop. It's a Satellite model # 1005-S157. Anyone know of a reputable vendor? Thanks Ro n
RonTDec-23-02 05:15 AM
by Shelly
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win32 blocked [View all]
Notice my fire wall under applications has WIN 32 KERNEL CORE CO 4.90.3000 BLOCKED?? C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KE RNELL32.DLL What is that ? and would tha
billyboybDec-23-02 05:04 AM
by ukmitch
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RE: win32 blocked
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Windows XP Using Same Window [View all]
Just installed XP and now everytime I open a new URL a new Window opens up rather than using the single window that is up....if I click on 3 differant
HochieDec-23-02 04:35 AM
by Hochie
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connection problems/internet [View all]
I pretty well have my network problems worked out, but I am really frustrated that I get so many "could not be found" messages while on the web. And
kayloweDec-23-02 03:57 AM
by Shelly
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WindowBlinds [View all]
I was wondering if anyone knows (or cares) if the newest version (3.5) is any better than the earlier versions. I tried it a long time ago and liked t
blutailfinDec-23-02 03:43 AM
by Ranger Bob
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NAV Scans [View all]
Running W98SE, I have NAV 2003 programme set to run a nightly auto scan - which it has been doing quite happily so far. For some reason, it failed to
ukmitchDec-23-02 03:31 AM
by ukmitch
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item on history ie6 can not be deleted any reason????? [View all]
Hi this is not much of a problem just its bugging me to death, i am using xp,on IE in the hitory drop down menue you can do a search for previously vi
trickyhillDec-23-02 03:10 AM
by TeLo
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Dial -Up connection box problem [View all]
Was having a problem with the dial up connection box appearing for no known reason this last little while and was advised to install ZA to find out wh
Crazy_BabyDec-23-02 02:41 AM
by Crazy_Baby
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Reinstalling win98 in multiboot setup [View all]
Hi guys, This is my first post here and glad for any help you can give me. My question is that i want to know if after creating a multiboot of wi
homerDec-23-02 12:55 AM
by homer
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AVG Update [View all]
Just finished.889.4Kbytes Program 6.0 431 Virus DataBase 242
jujet84Dec-23-02 12:36 AM
by ukmitch
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RE: AVG Update
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svchost.exe [View all]
How many svchost.exe files should be running at any given time? When i look under task manager in xp i see upwards of 5 of these at any given time an
PaulDec-23-02 12:31 AM
by Bob H
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Norton Ghost 2003 Virtual Partition [View all]
Hello all! I have a question about Norton Ghost 2003. Now that I have made my backup image onto CDR, I want to remove the program. I know that it has
Kazooie350Dec-23-02 12:20 AM
by buddylove
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ShortCut to restart computer w/KimKomando's instruction... [View all]
Dear "Bright" members, (I've been reading the forum q&a and you guys are awesome!!) I tried KK entries for shortcuts to restart & shutdown my compute
mycroft1422Dec-22-02 11:39 PM
by SteveYandl
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Install 98 after Linux [View all]
I installed linux and now want to install 98 Instead. I did fdisk and then did format c: /s. When I tried to install 98 I got this message. Windows fo
IRnTXDec-22-02 11:04 PM
by IRnTX
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Spybot S&D update.. [View all]
Whoops, already posted. x(
ablibDec-22-02 10:51 PM
by ablib
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