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Installing a DVD/CD Burner Drive [View all]
My machine is a Dell XPS T450 w/640Mb RAM, WinXP w/SP-2. Plenty of HD space and system runs very well (considering age). I have been looking at instal
paparalphDec-02-06 10:19 PM
by therube
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Dec 02nd 2006
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How to add new WinXP SP2 computer to existing SOHO?? [View all]
This must be an old problem, but I have been trying to add a new WinXP Pro SP2 computer to my existing 3-computer WinXP Pro SOHO LAN. There must be so
chlewisDec-02-06 10:02 PM
by therube
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AMD aims to reclaim CPU crown with 2007 quad-core [View all]
...so Wolfgang Gruener's titled article at TG Daily indicates. Very interesting read about the 65nm products coming next year. [link:www.t gdaily.co
AllynDec-02-06 09:55 PM
by therube
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RE: AMD aims to reclaim CPU crown with 2007 quad-core
Dec 02nd 2006
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WORD's short dash, long dash. [View all]
In WORD 2003, I've always had it set so that a regular short dash would automatically turn into the preferred long version upon continuing to type. N
jadedDec-02-06 09:46 PM
by jaded
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problem with compuer shutting down [View all]
Hi, Recently, I have the problem of the computer kept retarting. I can't pinpoint what the problem is. It just seems like everytime a program acts
1lDec-02-06 08:06 PM
by Shelly
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Just installed Vista...now what? [View all]
I just installed RC2. I tried to install ZoneAlarm, and Vista doesnt like it...Is there a Vista version I need to find? I did get AVG 7.5 installed
DenbeauDec-02-06 08:01 PM
by Denbeau
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RE: Just installed Vista...now what?
Dec 02nd 2006
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Dec 02nd 2006
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Question about removable hard drive. [View all]
I have used a removable hard drive for years and really rely on it. Well, recently I purchased a used pc which has winxp home. I installed the remova
TootsDec-02-06 06:39 PM
by Toots
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 2, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 74 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.LinkOptimizer.132 Agent.988 Agent.9 87
Randy_BellDec-02-06 04:57 PM0

is the following possible [View all]
I have 4 emails on one pc and 8 emails on another, all from the same person. These emails need to be sent to another address. However it is imperitive
macklinDec-02-06 04:27 PM
by Larry S
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Outlook with LOTS of messages? [View all]
I have a business customer that sends and receives large numbers of email messages. For legal reasons, they need to retain all correspondence to and
TtechDec-02-06 02:14 PM
by Ttech
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Multiple destops in Win XP Pro [View all]
Good Morning, is it possible to have more than one desktop using Win Xp Pro? I get so many personal icons on my desktop that it gets cluttered with th
aptdwellerDec-02-06 11:42 AM
by aptdweller
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Vista Backup Stopped Working [View all]
My RC2 installation of Vista has been doing nightly backups but tonight I noticed a Backup failed notice by the icon in the sys tray...seems it didn't
micksterDec-02-06 11:42 AM
by therube
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 1, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 71 new trojan definitions: Agen t.983 BHO.117 Blue ang.100 DNSChanger. 182
Randy_BellDec-02-06 11:18 AM0

Photo Attachments too LARGE !! [View all]
Just got a Kodak EasyShare digital camera,and when I attach photos to emails,the resulting photo is way too large to be completely viewed,unless you s
Mike1Dec-02-06 10:47 AM
by lou
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Bootable cd? [View all]
Can I use a cd-rw or is it better just a cd-r???
Dave101Dec-02-06 03:08 AM
by therube
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Upgrading vs clean install Vista [View all]
I'm going to dual boot XP and Vista for a while till the offical release of Vista. Then I was going to upgrade the XP and remove the Vista beta. Is
DenbeauDec-02-06 01:26 AM
by therube
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How long do external hard disks usually last? [View all]
I'm planning to buy a Western Digital Passport II 60Gb external hard disk. I'm going to store mostly movies and pictures. How long is the average life
Agent JDec-02-06 12:35 AM
by Chari
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Can a canceled logon user name be resurrected?? [View all]
I built a new computer and installed WinXP Pro SP2. The logon user name was Administrator. I loaded several Apps on it before I realized the logon nam
chlewisDec-02-06 12:20 AM
by Chari
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RE: Can a canceled logon user name be resurrected??
Dec 01st 2006
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Hard drive replacement questions..... [View all]
One of my three 100GB IDE drives went out (or is about to). What I'd like to do is replace it with an internal 160GB 3.5" IDE or ATA drive and use it
zeicoDec-01-06 11:47 PM
by zeico
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Laptop combo drive not recognized [View all]
I just purchased a CDRW/DVD combo drive to replace the regular CDRW drive in my Dell Inspiron 8000. It is a Dell/Samsung SN324S. I installed it and th
BornloserDec-01-06 11:05 PM
by Bornloser
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Core 2 Duo loading and running SLOW!!! [View all]
I just built my first computer. My motherboard is Intel DP965LT with Core 2 Duo E6300. I have installed all the drivers from Intel's website. It take
backhoe83Dec-01-06 10:44 PM
by Mark099
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File and forum freeware [View all]
Hi, I am in search of a product in either the freeware or open-source arena that does pretty much what this product does. http://www.sharing-f ile.
DCatDec-01-06 10:23 PM
by DCat
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Screen resolution changes-docking [View all]
I've noticed that when I undock my laptop (Dell) from its docking station at work, then put it into another station at home, the monitor screen resolu
rheadabovewaterDec-01-06 10:08 PM
by rheadabovewater
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Had enough of U3???? [View all]
I bought a Memorex USB drive with U3 on it. For the life of me I couldn't remove the software that seemed to be on a hidden partition. It looks like
peterbDec-01-06 09:55 PM
by JP
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"No connection to Internet"...but there is? [View all]
Whenever I open IE6 I get a message telling me that there's "no connection", I then click the "try again" button and all is fine. A similar situation
Jim FisherDec-01-06 09:27 PM
by therube
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Want to lighten up Vista [View all]
Publisher's Description: Wind ows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. So here is the tool for easy removal of unwanted
jujet84Dec-01-06 09:16 PM
by therube
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SpyBot Update 12/01/06 [View all]
Just finished downloading requires immunization
jujet84Dec-01-06 09:12 PM
by bycycle
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x64 compatible printer? [View all]
Hello. I recently upgraded my PC to a 64 bit system. Unfortunatly, my printer is now useless for the most part. Not really a big deal, I was ready for
HayzzDec-01-06 04:59 PM
by Ianw
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Nero 7.5.9.0 released - vista Compatible [View all]
7.5.9.0 Premium Reload http://www .nero.com/nero7/eng/ nero7-up.php As I type this it's very verrrry slow, 30.1kb you can update or upgrade. ---
IanwDec-01-06 03:16 PM
by Jordan
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Internal Hard Drive Help? [View all]
Hiya.. I'm the girlfriend who knows nothing about computers. :) I'm looking to get my fiance an internal hard drive for Christmas, because he's been
kaleteDec-01-06 02:59 PM
by kalete
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