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Laptop with 4GB RAM but only 2.9GB total ram displayed
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGN-SR31 laptop configured with 4GB DDR2 Memory. The program CPUID confirms this. However, when I use a Ram monitoring widget f
Justin AdrielMar-22-09 08:13 PM
by Justin Adriel
13
2nd Hard Drive Install
I decided to install a 2nd SATA hard drive. It is recognized in My Computer. Now when I go to format I have several options of allocation unit size
uffbrosMar-22-09 02:49 PM
by uffbros
5
Restore points in Vista
I noticed that restore points are not being created automatically every day. I can create one manually with no problems and one is automatically creat
jeaMar-22-09 01:26 PM
by jea
2
One step closer to dream of quantum computers
Researchers tout molecular-scale devices for quantum computing John Walko (03/20/2009 7:04 AM EDT) URL: http://www.eetimes.c om/showArticle.jhtml ?
ShellyMar-22-09 01:11 AM
by Shelly
2
Networking safety
I have two desktop computers and a laptop on my wireless network. The desktops are fully protected against viri, trojans, etc. My son's laptop has h
bobboMar-21-09 01:09 AM
by bobbo
5
Firefox 3.0 really lags my computer
I'm using an old pII computer built back in the 90's, so it has only 380 something ram and is maxed out. I recently installed Firefox 3.0 thinking
Garold99Mar-21-09 12:39 AM
by ablib
8
IE8 Officially available
As of noon EDT, today, IE8 has been officially released for download for the general public. It can be found [link:www.microsoft. com/windows/internet
allstondaveMar-20-09 11:35 PM
by allstondave
18
System Keeps Rebooting
My friend is having an issue where his system keeps re-booting after about 3 minutes. An MS error dialog box pops up (image shown below of details).
fishstickMar-20-09 07:17 PM
by fishstick
12
IE8 Issue / Bug Windows XP SP 3
Not sure if anyone else is having this problem, but I just removed IE8 and my problem is now fixed. I was unable to change my desktop graphic when
WakkoMar-20-09 05:18 PM
by Wakko
2
Screen Freezing
When I try to upload an image on this site my screen freezes. For the most part it rarely ever does that. Any ideas? Thanks
daniellMar-20-09 01:10 PM
by daniell
17
Get titles for ripped music
When ever I rip a audio cd, all I get are Track 1, Track 2, ect. I'm using MP11. What am I missing when I rip it so I get the titles. Also is ther
DenbeauMar-20-09 09:36 AM
by Denbeau
6
Audacity
I would like to download some streaming audio files. I installed Audacity, and started playing the streaming audio. I don't have a clue on how to reco
daniellMar-20-09 02:44 AM
by therube
48
Safari, IE and Firefox down
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Safari, IE and Firefox down Pwn2Own hacker contest: Three of the world's most popular b
jujet84Mar-20-09 02:12 AM
by therube
3
Retrieving data after meltdown
My old PC's power supply burnt up two days ago and took the motherboard with it. The disk drives and optical drives appear to be OK, as far as I can t
amukMar-20-09 01:08 AM
by jbmcmillan
5
What is PUPS?
Spybot S&D found some PUPS files during a recent scan of my son's laptop. What is PUPS? Edit: Nevermind, I googled acronyms and found "PUPS = Pot
bobboMar-19-09 10:18 PM
by Wakko
15
Any votes on the msi wind( Dual core version)
http://www.newegg.co m/Product/Product.as px?Item=N82E16856167 037 Looking for a little media center pc for home. Would you suggest the cf as the m
mike666Mar-19-09 10:02 PM
by Wakko
1
Replace System Restore
I am looking for a program to replace System Restore. I use to use Go Back a few years ago. What are the thoughts on current programs? Vista Home
baloMar-19-09 09:16 PM
by Zeke36
12
Upgrading French Vista Home to English Vista Ultimate
Hi, I was wondering if it was possible to upgrade my current French Vista Home OS to English Vista Ultimate without any problems. I don't have time to
Justin AdrielMar-19-09 08:34 PM
by jbmcmillan
5
Unable to read or write to DVD-ROM or CD/DVD player.
Recently I made the mistake of using the “Repair” function for my Windows XP Pro SP3. Grogan knew what he was talking about, when he said that Re
jadedMar-19-09 08:23 PM
by jbmcmillan
5
Uninstalled MGI photosuite won't go away--kinda
Soon after I got my first Vista machine I installed MGI PhotoSuite to manage some images. I've used this application for years; I like the way it wor
Snixe2Mar-19-09 04:54 PM
by Zeke36
2
Avira AntiVir Personal - Antivirus (Program Update) v9
Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus, Version 9.0 Date: 2009-03-16, Version: 9.0.0.386 Md5: d3307b747c98da0081d1 5b113362007f (for the .exe versi
therubeMar-19-09 01:19 PM
by edsod
30
Windows Media Player
What is the best version of Windows Media Player to use with Windows XP home edition? I am currently using Windows media Player 9 to watch baseball ga
EdMar-19-09 09:56 AM
by DavyWavy
8
Dodd: Administration pushed for language protecting bon...
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DJCMar-19-09 02:13 AM
by marti
0
I'm ashamed to admit it...
but I can't remember who told me about AShampoo Burning software... but whoever it was, bless you. I really do like it...thanks again.
DavyWavyMar-18-09 12:12 PM
by rabgary
4
E-mail checker
My mom is looking for device that will just check e -mail and be able to respond to a email from the outside of the home.... any suggestions????
chandra xMar-18-09 03:05 AM
by Chari
6
Troubleshooting A HP Desktop
I have a customers HP Pavillion a1230n Desktop computer. It has the AMD 3800+ CPU and has 1GB Ram running XP Media Center. The computer takes 20 minu
uffbrosMar-18-09 01:38 AM
by uffbros
30
Controlling where apps / windows go on dual monitors
Is there any way to take total control of where programs open on the screen? I find it's always random, while some always pick one monitor and open o
Red SquirrelMar-17-09 11:34 PM0
Change of Computer Owner
A quick problem: Whoever put together my Computer listed the registered owner as "ONWER". Is there any problem which will ensue if I change it
baloMar-17-09 09:51 PM
by DJC
3
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse...
Any thoughts on this product and the price? http://www .officemax.com/catal og/sku.jsp?skuId=217 28203&affcode=perfor mics&cm_ven=Performi cs&cm_cat=Dea
patysonMar-17-09 06:38 PM
by patyson
7
Office 2007 Excel printing hell
I can't remember who on this forum was the Excel expert, but perhaps they can help if they're out there. I've hated Office 2007 since I mistakenly bo
JennaMar-17-09 05:15 PM
by Jenna
7
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