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Computer really slow [View all]
my comuter was a hand-me-down from my mom and dad's business. i preformed a disk clean-up, defragmentation after i cleared off all unneeded programs,
n00b13Jul-23-04 09:51 PM
by n00b13
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Motherboar Has A Short Somewhere [View all]
My new build did not initiate the HD, CDROW, floppy, moditor, etc., even though the fans were running. I brought to a store for trouble shooting. They
wteoJul-23-04 09:49 PM
by LilJoe
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password protect a file in a zipped folder [View all]
I read this at PC World and tried it. The only problem is the password protected files are read only and after editing them, you have to rename them t
jeaJul-23-04 09:09 PM
by jea
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msn/hotmail problem ? [View all]
i usually dont worry when theres a problem with msn/hotmail as it seems to happen from time to time. But having not seen any mention of it anywhere a
johntaylorJul-23-04 08:39 PM
by johntaylor
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Firefox Gripes... [View all]
I found this link in the latest edition of .
DarrenJul-23-04 07:16 PM
by madc
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Is 'svcsys.exe' a valid file? [View all]
I am running Win98SE and now when I turn on the PC and everything loads at start up I get the dail up screen to connect to the internet all the time.
oldguyJul-23-04 06:59 PM
by Hank52
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Replacing AMD Processor [View all]
Hi,I am getting ready to replace my AMD XP2600 with a AMD XP 2600 Mobil,Will I have to reload my operating system or will it be a smooth transition?
Slot DrJul-23-04 06:20 PM
by wteo
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Copy File Name, Not Link? [View all]
OK, there's probably an easy way to do this, but I've been trying various things and nothing has worked. In WinXP, I have a folder that contains MP
spencercatJul-23-04 05:57 PM
by spencercat
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Internet Explorer Error [View all]
Hi folks.. Have a problem. I am getting an error msg when ever I click on Internet Explorer. Tells me it has to shut down. The attachment shows the e
VanLJul-23-04 05:26 PM
by VanL
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General comments on passwords [View all]
Why do all passwords look like this: * * * * * My understanding is that if somebody is standing behind me they cannot see what I type. But
JoeJul-23-04 05:13 PM
by SuperCzar
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2HD's, 2OS's, 1comp....HELP!!! [View all]
Good day to all who read this, I dont really consider myself a newb at comps, but this problem has me stumped since i have never had to encounter it
KingGriffJul-23-04 05:04 PM
by SuperCzar
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Windows XP Explorer [View all]
I'm trying to update my explorer with explorer6 service pak 1 on my Windows XP but once I open the download and start to install I will receive this e
pdsmith67Jul-23-04 02:55 PM
by Bob H
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pebldr [View all]
Hi, Some how I seem to have a folder in my C: drive called pebldr about 112 Mb.I dont ever remember downloading such a program/programs that could
VijayJul-23-04 02:48 PM
by Bob H
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win me [View all]
can some one help me please i have win me o/s installed and i would like to no which version i have. i no the number it says in system information
cryoungJul-23-04 11:59 AM
by chandra x
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Internet Explorer hyperlinks only work in my account [View all]
All the hyperlinks in Internet Explorer work on my account but not on the accounts of the other people who use my PC, even though everyone is a Comput
MieleJul-23-04 09:25 AM0

wsaupdater.exe Windows XP [View all]
Beware new variants of the BlazeFind spyware that replace the userinit.exe that handles logons in the registry. If you remove this trojan file, wsa
GroganJul-23-04 08:13 AM
by therube
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very good win xp site needed [View all]
Can anybody give me a very good win xp home site, with loads of info. I am on a restricted time search, and so those I have looked at so far are not
macklinJul-23-04 08:03 AM
by dubber
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Please help, my monitor will only display OVERRIDE [View all]
Dear group I am hoping that you can help, my computer monitor will only display OVERRIDE in a blue box on a black screen, I have tried re-booting it a
KathiJul-23-04 07:46 AM
by therube
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Major Problems [View all]
Hey, I need a lot of help. I kept thinking I had viruses and spyware. Explorer.exe keeps closing and Iexplore.exe closes out. I had the latest upda
dyehyaJul-23-04 07:41 AM
by faceache
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Windows 98 msconfig Startup page. [View all]
I've had my Pentium II 400 with Windows 98, 256 ram 8 gig hard drive for five years. When looking into "msconfig's" start list I now have 64 b
Michael Du BoulayJul-23-04 05:31 AM
by Ian
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Help needed with FDISK [View all]
I believe I made a big mistake and I need help. I did installed a 200 GB H/D recently, I created a 20 GB Primary Partition. Somehow I forgot to c
lmaxbJul-23-04 02:51 AM
by lmaxb
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Asus CUSL 2 and Windows XP Home?? [View all]
Have to do a clean install for someone and just wondering if this board and XP's Power Management options will work properly, or does it need a flash
HoratioJul-23-04 01:50 AM
by Horatio
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Hijacked [View all]
Here's the Hijack This log file Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 3:42:39 PM, on 7/22/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
micksterJul-23-04 12:18 AM
by mickster
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Spyware Blaster won't recognize Mozilla [View all]
I use Spyware Blaster on 7 different computers and I just noticed that on one of the machines that Mozilla/Firefox protection is not enabled. I did
paulrJul-23-04 12:16 AM
by paulr
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Help on transferring data [View all]
I am currently trying to transfer data from my laptop hard drive to my desktop because I need to format the laptop hard drive and reinstall Windows. I
redbirdsjJul-22-04 10:33 PM
by therube
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Infested by adware and gibberish .exe's loading on star... [View all]
hi. I need help. firstly, sorry for the long long post :o - the logs do take up a fair bit of space and i thought i may as well post everything i c
grumpiJul-22-04 10:31 PM
by Darren
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BugOff! From Merijin - blocks CWS and other hijacks [View all]
BugOff! From Merijin, creator of HiJackTHis, CWShredder, and more. "A new app is available for download: BugOff. This disables a few exploits that
TufenufJul-22-04 10:20 PM
by wawadave
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Yet another Trojan Horse circulating [View all]
A new Trojan Horse program is going around in chat rooms and Usenet newsgroups, and possibly also by e-mail. Users have received a message claiming
JustinJul-22-04 10:10 PM
by wawadave
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Wav Files Question [View all]
I know that somewhere I have asked this before, but it has been awhile and I have a short term memory (sorry). Did do a search. Im using Nero Ultra
djoyJul-22-04 08:10 PM
by djoy
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Registry Problems! [View all]
Is there any way to rid my computer of Registry problems without formatting the hard drive. I am running Windows ME. My home page has been hi jacked
msdottiedooJul-22-04 07:43 PM
by Ian
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