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Hard drive failing? [View all]
Hi Gang, The 200GB Maxtor IDE drive in my niece's computer began to fail a couple of weeks ago. I sent in an online RMA request and Maxtor sent out
Mark099Nov-05-06 05:01 PM
by Mark099
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Word 2003 Question [View all]
I'm stumped on some formatting in Word 2003. I've seen documents where there's a heading in the centre and a horizontal line going to both the left an
peterbNov-05-06 04:07 PM
by SteveYandl
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Spy Sweeper update. [View all]
Has anyone updated the program with the Latest update, that is V5.2.2125 It's not working for me. This is what happens. I have V 5.2.2120 instal
IanwNov-05-06 03:03 PM
by Bob H
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Parental control/blocking software [View all]
A friend of mine came to me to find out which is the best Parental control/blocking software. Now I dont have any young kids so I've never used one, s
DenbeauNov-05-06 01:43 PM
by Denbeau
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Why do the sata cables work loose [View all]
Hi. Very oten I have this prob. The sata drive is not recognised. All I have to do is push the cable in Voila it works. ANY ONE ELSE WI
VijayNov-05-06 01:14 PM
by KJT
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SpyBotS&D Update [View all]
2006-11-03 Adware + NSIS Media Extension Hijacker + CoolWWWSearch Keylogger + MDMSpy Malware + AdwareAlert + Adware.Webext + Delf.LH (3) +
baloNov-05-06 12:49 PM
by Darren
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Add/Remove - Free Uninstallers [View all]
Continuation of old thread Whi chever one you decide o
_Chewy_Nov-05-06 12:32 PM
by therube
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Nov 4, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 46 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.Baidu.108 Agent. 918 Spambot.107 Tr ojan
Randy_BellNov-05-06 09:13 AM0

104-Key USB Keyboard with Smart Card Reader for Dell Op... [View all]
The 104-Key USB Keyboard with Smart Card Reader from Dellâ„¢ incorporates the functions of a keyboard and card reader in a single data i
ChariNov-05-06 07:17 AM
by Chari
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Need Safe, Efficient code to clean junk from Registry a... [View all]
I have a system which continues to hang from time to time. Yesterday I did a Repair Install of WinXP SP2 slip streamed and it seems to be working bett
chlewisNov-05-06 07:15 AM
by _Chewy_
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Problem with Reg Seeker
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Spare Power Supply [View all]
Anyone that needs a spare or a new one, here's a good deal on an Antec 480. http://www.d irectron.com/tpii480 blue.html
Bob HNov-05-06 04:09 AM
by Mark099
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Help with Norton Anti Virus 2007 [View all]
Hi all, just received my Norton anti virus 2007 and when I go to install it wants me to remove Zone Alarm pro. Will NAV work with zone alarm? Is there
Slot DrNov-05-06 02:36 AM
by paulr
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Registry Startup Items [View all]
I used Acronis True Image to move my XP from a 200 GB drive to a 80 GB drive. Everything went smoothly but I've been having a problem with certain ap
_Chewy_Nov-05-06 12:26 AM
by _Chewy_
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Motherboard or Power Supply questions [View all]
My main machine--homebuilt XPsp2 AMD2500 on an ECS K7VTA3 board with 1GIG mem--has been giving me some problems for the past month or so..when I press
Jim FisherNov-05-06 12:14 AM
by Allyn
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restrict window positioning [View all]
I'm constantly battling windows that like to appear half off the screen... I move them, they stay there for a couple of times, then they're half off t
ScrewyluieNov-04-06 10:55 PM
by SteveYandl
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FavOrg [View all]
For those of you who use the old PC Magazine utulity FavOrg. You may be interested to know that it works just fine with IE7 under Windows Vista. I had
MSUNov-04-06 07:35 PM0

What's going on with Adobe? No phones? [View all]
I've been having a problem getting Macromedia Shockwave installed in Firefox, Opera and/or Netscape for the last 6 months. Shockwave version 10.1 is i
zeicoNov-04-06 06:42 PM
by therube
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Thunderbird Won't Load E-mails. [View all]
Thunderbird has started acting up. When I click 'Get Mail' it tells me that it is downloading X of X, but, after a moment just quits without actually
SidNov-04-06 06:10 PM
by Sid
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Video problem question [View all]
My son brought his college roommate's emachine to me to look at for him. When I hooked it up it had no video although this was NOT the original probl
canvisNov-04-06 05:48 PM
by atj01
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Nov 3, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 58 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.SeeCha.107 BCB.1 00 Crypt.201 Hupig on.5
Randy_BellNov-04-06 02:53 PM0

PackEmIn. [View all]
PC Magazine has a burner utility called PackEmIn that, seemingly, does just about everything with the making of CDs and DVDs. Anyone have any experien
SidNov-04-06 02:30 PM
by therube
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Join XP to a workgroup [View all]
Next week I'll be replacing a 'server' computer on a workgroup. The 'server' is a Dell 4300 (I think) with XP/SP2. It has a networked tax applicatio
ALE52Nov-04-06 02:22 PM
by therube
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Befuddled by Windows Server 2003 [View all]
OK, I have to get this new software for the office ($$$)and the software specifies that I have to have hardware consisting of a server running Windows
amukNov-04-06 02:20 PM
by therube
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Windows Live Desktop--Outlook Express 7.0 [View all]
Recently took the plunge and stepped "up" to IE 7.0, and I was somewhat surprised that my email client is still Outlook Express 6.0. Doing a bit of
JennaNov-04-06 01:53 PM
by Jenna
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Free Vista upgrade [View all]
at New Egg with the purchase of any XP OS. Free at Tiger Direct with purchase of computer.
LilJoeNov-04-06 01:47 PM
by mickster
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Trying to copy a file with an error "File name too long... [View all]
In Windows XP, I am trying to copy a file from the hard drive onto an external hard drive. However, there are a few files where I get the error: Th
Victor2112Nov-04-06 01:45 PM
by therube
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Anyone know what a .orig user file is? [View all]
For example: I have a C:\Documents and Settings\Adam\ User file but I also have a C:\Documents and Settings\Adam.orig user file.
ablibNov-04-06 12:54 PM
by KJT
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Microsoft changes Vista license terms [View all]
There's good news out of Redmond today for anyone planning a Windows Vista upgrade in 2007. Bowing to intense feedback from the enthusiast community,
jujet84Nov-04-06 12:25 PM
by therube
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XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP [View all]
Interesting reading. --- X P Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP http://mywebpage s.comcast.net/Suppor tCD/XPMyths.html
therubeNov-04-06 12:22 PM
by therube
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Browser choices? [View all]
Been using IE 6. Will Firefox or Opera help improve performance any? Our service is dailup, all we can get besides sattelite. Wondering what the pr
toim4018Nov-04-06 12:16 PM
by therube
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