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Minimum Config to POST? [View all]
I have a MOBO that I think is good, but don't remember for sure. If I install it in a case, and hook up to a power supply, what is the min req'd to g
winbobNov-27-02 06:05 PM
by PsychoLogical
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Cacheman [View all]
Is cacheman worth trying or a waste of time. I have win98se as my os with 192mb ram. Russ Wiberg
blutailfinNov-27-02 05:27 PM
by blutailfin
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Missing folders in Docs and Settings [View all]
I recently had to re-install Win XP on my computer. The installation went well and there were no noticeable problems whatsoever. But, when I opened my
PilgrimNov-27-02 05:13 PM
by R2
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Weird thumping sound comming from my PC?? [View all]
Something weird happend to my monitor the other day. It started doing this thing like a heatbeat would and the sides would go in and out like a heart
MistahManNov-27-02 04:46 PM
by ummagumma
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OC'ing an Athlon [View all]
I have a 1.2 GHz Athlon, 200 FSB processor on an Epox mobo. I thought I might tinker with overclocking it a bit. Which is the "preferred" (i.e. safe
Fair To MiddlinNov-27-02 04:41 PM
by mickster
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Radeon 9500's Hit The Streets... [View all]
For those of us on a budget and unable/unwilling to pay $300+ for a vid card, the economy version of the Radeon 9700, the 9500. is now on the streets.
micksterNov-27-02 03:16 PM
by mickster
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Error Message After Booting Up WinXp [View all]
Ok, here's the error code I'm getting, maybe somebody has seen this before: Code:1a BCP1:00000780 BCP2:C0349AEC BCP3:811C8700 BCP4:8 0108010 O
HAWK99GTNov-27-02 10:39 AM
by HAWK99GT
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hard drive woes :( [View all]
K i finally got linux off of my WD 307AA ata66 drive, which I did by deleting all partitions in linux, and formatting with partition commander. i want
ruggedwbNov-27-02 10:12 AM
by ruggedwb
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more ram please [View all]
I have a compaq w/me 64mb pc 100. Can I use 128mb pc133? Will the new speed be 128 pc100 or 192 pc100
4u2nvmeNov-27-02 09:31 AM
by HETTATLONGUN
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RE: more ram please
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Installing XP Pro over XP Home - Grogan? [View all]
Edit: An after effect of installing Pro over Home is that my boot screen now lists XP Pro and Win98 in the dual boot screen. Grogan once directed me
bobboNov-27-02 09:31 AM
by bobbo
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RE: Installing XP Pro over XP Home
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AVG update available [View all]
dates 11/25, sorry if posted before..
minacrossNov-27-02 09:11 AM
by Owbist
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How To Get The Administrator Login To Show... [View all]
...At startup if you have your login screen set to U
ScotterpopsNov-27-02 08:09 AM
by Scotterpops
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will this mobo work? [View all]
Sorry this is a little long- Here is the motherboard I have and I am trying to match; http://www.pc chips.com.tw/M598LMR .html It is a board with a
jxdesignNov-27-02 07:50 AM
by Shelly
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Sounds quirky? [View all]
I have a Creative Live Value soundcard, even after updating my drivers and all, the sound is still quirky. Whats wrong? I am on XP Home SP1. Thanks!
marveliciousNov-27-02 07:44 AM
by marvelicious
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No more e-mail? (very long post) [View all]
The following is from ZDNET. Take the time to read it, it's important. Why spam could destroy the Internet By David Berlind November 14, 2002
ShellyNov-27-02 07:33 AM
by KevinR
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hard drive problem? [View all]
i'm having a problem with my hard drive... the problem is this... i was downloading this file which was around 770 megs... and when it got up to 769 m
jkim1978Nov-27-02 07:07 AM
by poppabull
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How To Replace a System File In Win2K or WinXP... [View all]
So, let's say I want to replace my Notepad executable w
ScotterpopsNov-27-02 07:02 AM
by Scotterpops
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                          GOT IT!
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Another XP Plus-ClearType [View all]
Just had an eye op and this tip in Scott Finnie's newsletter caught my eye. (The new refurbished one.) Surprisingly, it's from MS and it's free. Calle
cfourkaysNov-27-02 06:27 AM
by cfourkays
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Hard Drive Clicks! [View all]
Ya, so I was at work yesturday and my roomate calls me up on my cell and tells me that my computers acting very strange. It's making a clicking sound.
acer_m1Nov-27-02 05:26 AM
by PsychoLogical
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gigabyte GA-7DXE [View all]
I have a gigabyte GA-7DXE motherboard, and on the motherboard there is a dip switch for setting the system speed from 100mhz or 133mhz. The manual als
P0ZBURNNov-27-02 05:18 AM
by P0ZBURN
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Motherboard identified [View all]
Hi All- The mystery mobo has been unmasked - it is a PCchips M598LMR next step - I need to find a compatible board. System info in profile
jxdesignNov-27-02 05:15 AM
by jxdesign
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RE: Motherboard identified
May 22nd 2003
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SpywareBlaster Updates [View all]
Two updates TinyBar1 & TinyBar2
jujet84Nov-27-02 04:27 AM
by ukmitch
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NAV2002 and 'Redirector' [View all]
Father-in-law's Computer, WinME, AOL, Dialup. Just updated to NAV2002. Unable to get Virus Definitions with LiveUpdate. Used Intelligent Update ins
R2Nov-27-02 04:19 AM
by R2
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Font Manager Freeware [View all]
Just saw this on Lockergnome and knew that a lot of people have asked about managing fonts. Looks good from a quick browse but I haven't tried it. ht
Bob HNov-27-02 04:14 AM
by Paul D
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Nov 27th 2002
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Trojan Hunter forum -- new URL [View all]
The forum has had a slight overhaul. If you are a registered user you will have to sign in again. Also, I noticed that my time zone setting needed
martiNov-27-02 04:13 AM
by ukmitch
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Question about the 52x CD-RW drives [View all]
my question is that does any cdr/w disc support writing speeds of 52x? if it doesnt what happens if you try to write then at those speeds? and also i
Genius4052Nov-27-02 04:10 AM
by Genius4052
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Can I ID this mobo w/o Bios string?? [View all]
Hi All - I am trying to further identify an American Megatrends Socket 7 mobo without the Bios string. (unable to bring up the string) I need to do so
jxdesignNov-27-02 03:27 AM
by jxdesign
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HELP: fdd gone !! [View all]
I replaced the fdd with a new Sony one. but when i booted up the machine i received the following error _____________ ____________________ ____________
minacrossNov-27-02 03:10 AM
by Sonny
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Win2k Registry [View all]
What is/are the name/s of the files that comprise the Windows2k Registry? I cannot find system.dat and user.dat on this system so I assume that 2k is
GranSalseronNov-27-02 02:42 AM
by GranSalseron
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RE: Win2k Registry
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Trojan Hunter Update 25x-2002-11-25 Available [View all]
Contains 1330 definitions
mcnallyjpNov-27-02 02:32 AM
by marti
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