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Unable to format 1.5TB SATA Hard drive [View all]
OS = Windows Vista Home 64 Bit I7 Processor No floppy drive I'm unable to format a new (bare) Samsung 1.5TB hard drive. Device Manger reports th
TV Man 436 163Sep-25-09 03:19 PM
by TV Man 436 163
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RE: Unable to format 1.5TB SATA Hard drive
Sep 24th 2009
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How to measure improvements after RAM upgrades? [View all]
I had frequently asked myself whether my own desktop system had truly improved each time I switched out for newer and more RAM. My memory may be cloud
Mojo2000Sep-25-09 09:51 AM
by Mojo2000
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RE: How to measure improvements after RAM upgrades?
Sep 21st 2009
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Sep 21st 2009
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RE: How to measure improvements after RAM upgrades?
Sep 25th 2009
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RE: How to measure improvements after RAM upgrades?
Sep 25th 2009
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Remote Desktop Connection Web Connection Software [View all]
The Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX control allows you to access your computer, via the Internet, from another computer using Intern
ChariSep-25-09 07:20 AM
by Chari
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RE: Remote Desktop Connection Web Connection Software
Sep 24th 2009
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Sep 25th 2009
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Sep 24th 2009
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Sep 24th 2009
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Sep 24th 2009
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RE: Remote Desktop Connection Web Connection Software
Sep 25th 2009
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Dell Monitor in standbye! [View all]
Suddenly my Dell desktop monitor has stopped working. It seems the monitor is stuck in "power save mode". The monitor switch just keeps on blinking an
ChariSep-25-09 07:10 AM
by Chari
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RE: Dell Monitor in standbye!
Sep 21st 2009
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Sep 21st 2009
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RE: Dell Monitor in standbye!
Sep 21st 2009
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Sep 21st 2009
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RE: Dell Monitor in standbye!
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RE: Dell Monitor in standbye!
Sep 21st 2009
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RE: Dell Monitor in standbye!
Sep 21st 2009
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Problem resolved
Sep 25th 2009
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Sample Test Data Generator [View all]
I am looking for a free test data generator that will generate fields such as numeric, names, addresses, countries, you know what I mean. It would ou
PcqandamanSep-24-09 09:00 PM0

Intel debuts optical link for PCs [View all]
Update: Intel debuts optical link for PCs Light Peak aims to replace future USB, DisplayPort cables Rick Merritt (09/23/2009 2:57 PM EDT) htt
ShellySep-24-09 08:31 PM
by jmc
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RE: Intel debuts optical link for PCs
Sep 24th 2009
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corrupt windows profile [View all]
I have a corrupt windows profile on my xp machine. The profile directory has a size of 0 bytes and when trying to get into the directory I get an a
DiggitySep-24-09 08:00 PM
by ablib
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RE: corrupt windows profile
Sep 23rd 2009
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Replacing Hard Drive [View all]
Thanks to all those that tried to help on my previous post. It turns out I had a monitor failure in the midst of troubleshooting the original problem
wings515Sep-24-09 05:03 PM
by wings515
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RE: Replacing Hard Drive
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 24th 2009
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Nod32 4.0.467 Released [View all]
• Fixed: External driver injection in ESET SysRescue on Microsoft Windows 7 RC fails when this option is selected in the advanced mode of ESET SysRe
uffbrosSep-24-09 01:21 PM
by Allyn
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RE: Nod32 4.0.467 Released
Sep 23rd 2009
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PDF Conversion to Excel [View all]
We have a continuing need to convert PDF's to spread sheets. One recommendation from a net search was to convert to a text file by using zamzar.com a
jeff_connorsSep-24-09 08:39 AM
by Chari
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RE: PDF Conversion to Excel
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 24th 2009
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do I need a firewall utility [View all]
I'm using Norton AV on my computer. Somebody advised that I need a firewall utility besides the Norton AV, others said that I dont need any ....... Pl
MoskiSep-24-09 01:12 AM
by Doc
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RE: do I need a firewall utility
Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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Microsoft Product Keys, I don't get it [View all]
I really don't understand Microsoft Product Keys and how they work. If I got a XP Home PC that is legit, and has it's product key on the side of the
ModifincSep-23-09 11:27 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Microsoft Product Keys, I don't get it
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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RE: Microsoft Product Keys, I don't get it
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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      RE: Microsoft Product Keys, I don't get it
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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RE: Microsoft Product Keys, I don't get it
Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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Sep 23rd 2009
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computer won't start [View all]
Hi everyone ... I am new ... need help please! HP Pentium 4 ... I shut down my computer and took it out to the camper and went to turn it on in
jclynn67Sep-23-09 03:13 PM
by GreyFalcon
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RE: computer won't start
Sep 22nd 2009
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Is the website down or is it just me? [View all]
No not this one!!! This site may come in handy one day. http://www.dow nforeveryoneorjustme .com
PcqandamanSep-23-09 01:47 PM
by KJT
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RE: Is the website down or is it just me?
Sep 23rd 2009
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RE: Is the website down or is it just me?
Sep 23rd 2009
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Dual boot XP and vista [View all]
I currently have Xp pro I would like to dual boot with vista. is there a way to do this easily. Would i need partitioning tools for a sata drive an
antcjSep-23-09 11:46 AM
by TV Man 436 163
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RE: Dual boot XP and vista
Apr 16th 2009
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Apr 17th 2009
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Apr 17th 2009
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Apr 17th 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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XnView Image Viewer [View all]
I have recently been using XnView Image Viewer, so I have associated JPG files with it, but the JPG Icons have not changed. How can I make JPG files
jkitcSep-22-09 08:09 PM0

My Documents folder questions. [View all]
When my ex-wife installs a new program a copy of all the new files transfer to her My Documents folder. The programs all seem to work fine. 1.Any ide
willezSep-22-09 06:44 PM
by willez
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RE: My Documents folder questions.
Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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MINI PORT USB [View all]
Hi...Whats a mini port USB??? is that the regular looking USB port thats on the back of my moms DELL DIM.C520???
chandra xSep-22-09 03:03 PM
by Shelly
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RE: MINI PORT USB
Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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EC publishes evidence against Intel [View all]
Looks like the EC is lining up public support. They've released their evidence against Intel for the world to read. [link:www.tgdail y.com/content/
AllynSep-22-09 05:26 AM0

Ask Toolbar, more than just a nuisance [View all]
I posted this at bitbenders, but it's worthy of a cross posting. This is just unreal. Strange problem today at a house I was working at. Windows XP
GroganSep-22-09 02:47 AM
by Grogan
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RE: Ask Toolbar, more than just a nuisance
Sep 22nd 2009
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ATT DSL Modem [View all]
My dsl modem - 2wire 2701hg-1 has died. None available locally. See several on ebay. They have several 2701HG-B. My question is will any 2wire modem w
IRnTXSep-22-09 02:18 AM
by MSU
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RE: ATT DSL Modem
Sep 19th 2009
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Sep 19th 2009
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Sep 19th 2009
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Sep 19th 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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Sep 22nd 2009
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Need AM motherboard suggestion [View all]
Hi folks. Need help on a potential mobo replacement. I have an Asus M2NBP motherboard (full computer specs in sig, as usual) that I would like to r
Mojo2000Sep-21-09 10:13 PM
by GreyFalcon
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RE: Need AM motherboard suggestion
Jul 02nd 2009
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Jul 02nd 2009
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Jul 02nd 2009
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Jul 03rd 2009
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Jul 05th 2009
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RE: Need AM motherboard suggestion
Jul 07th 2009
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Alternate solution, plus new question
Sep 21st 2009
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RE: Alternate solution, plus new question
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Long, bumpy transition seen for USB 3.0 [View all]
Long, bumpy transition seen for USB 3.0 OEMs fear delays in Intel, Microsoft support Rick Merritt EE Times (09/21/2009 6:00 AM EDT) SAN JOS
ShellySep-21-09 08:10 PM0

mouse and keyboard lose connection to pc [View all]
In a nutshell, one of two things happens. We (both limited rights) are using the pc and the mouse dies,(light goes off), or, the screen will not wake
randybedoreSep-21-09 05:49 PM0

VU Audio Output Meters Anyone? [View all]
I was Browsing a Wiki Webpage about Music Software, and came across a Webpage that has Stand alone VU Meters. They're just a single Executable that in
Hank52Sep-21-09 02:39 PM
by Shelly
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RE: VU Audio Output Meters Anyone?
Sep 21st 2009
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Creating Bootable CD [View all]
I think I figured out that the BIOS is trashed on the Acer PC. I have been able to find sites that have zip files of the BIOS. Can someone give me t
wings515Sep-21-09 01:05 AM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Creating Bootable CD
Sep 20th 2009
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New Computer Observation [View all]
I went from an AMD 4600 X2(2.4 GHZ) processor to the below processor. I was expecting this major boost in speed and I see very little if any. What h
uffbrosSep-20-09 06:39 PM
by Shelly
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RE: New Computer Observation
Sep 16th 2009
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PAY PAL SPOOF [View all]
GOT this today....sent it to pay pay, they said yes indeed it is a fake NOTICE HOW THEY SPELL SEPTEMBER..... De ar PayPal Costumer, It has com
chandra xSep-20-09 06:28 PM
by Shelly
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RE: PAY PAL SPOOF
Sep 18th 2009
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Getting rid of websites visted under 'Frequent' using W... [View all]
Using windows 7, does anyone know how to keep IE8 from storing your urls, or websites you visit? When you right click the big 'e' where the quick lau
ModifincSep-20-09 05:23 PM
by KJT
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RE: Getting rid of websites visted under 'Frequent' usi...
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Call of Duty problem [View all]
Purchased "Call of Duty Deluxe Edition Box" which contains "Game of the Year and "United Offensive", a while ago and installed "Game of the Year" this
bobboSep-20-09 05:06 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: Call of Duty problem
Sep 15th 2009
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RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 16th 2009
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RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 16th 2009
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      RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 16th 2009
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           RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
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                RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
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                     RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 18th 2009
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                          RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 18th 2009
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                               RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 20th 2009
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                                    RE: Call of Duty problem - FIXED!
Sep 20th 2009
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