error message [View all] I changed harddrives on my computer and after eventually getting it to run on the new hardrive , get the message "Conflict I/O port: 2F8 press f1 to c
System Restore [View all] Hi
I have windows 98se and wonder if there is a after market program I can use for a full system restore since newer versions of windows have this bu
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PC 411 - new FRIENDLY computer help forum [View all] Not everyone here is mouthy, but there's a lot. When a new user to pc's has trouble installing a hard drive, telling him to stick his head in his...
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I have a quick question for everyone RE: Exchange Server 5.5. Is there any way to sort users other than by display name? For exampl
IE repair or install [View all]
Hi,how can i repair IE6 on XP or can i clear it all off and do
a clean install(fed up with "Page can not be displayed" appearing
every othe
printer causing high blood pressure! [View all] Trying to sort out a problem with my printer, ie to make it print,
so i go to START> ACCESSORIES> SYSTEM TOOLS> SYSTEM INFORMATION,,,,
but. ...the egg
Printer Problem [View all] I am hoping someone could help me with this problem. I am presently swapping a computer at my place of work with a newer one (second hand). I am not
No drives or Windows.... [View all] Hi all, hope you can help. When I push the power button of the PC in question, it powers up for a few seconds, and then the monitor goes into standby
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backups [View all]
I have read that your pc backs up the registry every time you boot up. If I make a mistake by deleting / changing something, it would appear I can
HP 882C printer problem in XP [View all] My HP 882C printer has always worked flawlessly in W98. One of its features is "Automatic Turn On." The way that works, when you start to print, the
Window 2000 Restore Disk [View all] I have a dell computer with Window 2000 that was install useing the restore disk that came with the computer,
I like to take that hard drive from th
usb ports [View all] Hi, I have 2 USB ports on my PC both being used.
I am going to buy a Iomega Zip Drive. Can I share any port just by plugging any device in when I want
Belkin DSL/Cable Router [View all] I asked this once before, then the friend got rid of it before i could get my hands on it.
I'm looking for a 4-port (supports 4 computer) DSL/Cable
LAN [View all] Hello
Currently I have a PIII 600 MHZ, WIN 98 SE and am using a DSL connection for the internet.
I am planning on sharing this internet connection w
Shutdown @ will !!!! [View all] HI
I have a XP Pro machine (updated) and something strange is happening.
If I go to: START -> Turn off Computer -> Shutdown, the computer does what it
OT - So much for higher education [View all] I just saw the funniest and the same time most disturbing piece of "news" since Sept. 11th.
It's 1:30 AM, I'm watching the O'Reilly Factor. A profess
OT 5000th Member [View all] Am I the only sad b****r who has been monitoring the new members count waiting to see who it will be?
Edit - I was tempted to get my wife signed up,
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