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Flash Drive not Displaying [View all]
New HP laptop; PNY Attache 1g. Can't see info on the drive in My Computer; can on others. I deleted all files on it; does it need a driver or other fi
smile2Jul-26-06 01:53 PM
by smile2
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Is it Gmail or thunderbird causing my forwarded pics to... [View all]
I get emails from many people through Gmail that is POP3 forwarded to Thunderbird. The graphics are intact and embedded in the body of the email. (Or
zeicoJul-26-06 01:58 AM
by LilJoe
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Changing drive letters [View all]
I know how to change drive letters. I had my CD RW as drive letter P for some reason now when machine boots it has changed to Drive letter G. I change
DJCJul-26-06 01:49 AM
by LilJoe
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How Often Do YOU Defrag Your Page File? [View all]
I've been wondering if I should defrag XP's page file and, if so, what the best approach would be. Any suggestions?
SidJul-25-06 08:28 PM
by Sid
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TrojanHunter 4.5 Ruleset Update - July 25, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds 34 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.Dm.110 Adware.Li nkOptimizer.105 Adw are.NewWeb.10
Randy_BellJul-25-06 07:25 PM0

Zone Alarm Update [View all]
Got auto-notification this AM of update for free Zone Alarm Firewall. 13MB. D/L & installed, no problems. [font color=green size=4 face=Comic San
jadedJul-25-06 06:29 PM
by therube
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Jul 25th 2006
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Logon password corrupted -- cannot logon. How to repair... [View all]
I hate passwords, but sometimes I must use them for certain apps. I had to add a PW to my Admin logon, and I know what I put in as the PW. There is
chlewisJul-25-06 03:55 PM
by Ttech
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System Restore Not Working [View all]
In attempting to restore my computer to an earlier date I found that there are no restore points created. In looking at the settings, it shows all ha
cashtonhJul-25-06 03:31 PM
by Tufenuf
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17-19 inch Monitor [View all]
Can anyone recommend a decent 17-19" monitor? Will be connected to a Gateway running W98SE and analog but would like DVI for future use. Below $200 wo
jeaJul-25-06 03:27 PM
by jea
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My computer won't play audio. [View all]
My computer won't play any type of audio. I first noticed this problem this morning. I tried to play a few different mp3s, on both my speakers and my
GaryJul-25-06 02:50 PM
by LilJoe
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new sound card
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mobo gone south [View all]
Got an Asus P4S800 that has gone bad (boots, goes into BIOS & stays the CPU is set wrong..it isn't, reboots and dies). Done all the usual (stripped i
ALE52Jul-25-06 11:27 AM
by ALE52
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MSPaint and My Pictures [View all]
Hi folks! When I enter MSPaint and try to open the My Pictures file, what shows is an older version of My Pictures, containing files deleted some t
RodneyJul-25-06 11:25 AM
by KJT
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Machine Freezing [View all]
I use my machine all day I sleep for 8 or nine hours get up check mail go to work at 10:30 PM get home about 8:00 AM and my machine is frozen no mouse
DJCJul-25-06 06:05 AM
by DJC
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PC Extremely Slow After Installing Service Pack 2 [View all]
Recently I installed Service Pack 2 on my Aunt's WinXP SP1 Home machine. Prior to installation, her NAV was about to expire. I uninstalled NAV with
LaurieJul-24-06 11:10 PM
by Shelly
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Intel Processors [View all]
Which processor should I select- Intel M740 are Intel T1350. Would appreciates response from anyone familiar with these two processors. TIA
tripletJul-24-06 10:24 PM
by triplet
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Jul 24th 2006
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Ad_Aware Update SE1R116 24.07.2006 [View all]
Reference Number : SE1R116 24.07.2006 Internal build : 139 File location : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aw are SE Personal\defs.ref F ile size : 7253
baloJul-24-06 09:55 PM
by patyson
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importing address books [View all]
I'm using a Sony Vaio laptop running windows xp home edition. I need help in importing my address book from my earthlink acct to my secondary e-mai
gferrisorlJul-24-06 08:06 PM
by Ttech
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RE: importing address books
Jul 24th 2006
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Acronis True Image 9.0 Build .3677 [View all]
Anyone have any issues or quirks installing the new build? I know a few users had some problems upgrading "over the top" when it was initially
D. ManleyJul-24-06 07:20 PM
by D. Manley
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Jul 23rd 2006
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cleaning ink-jet printers with Windex? [View all]
I've read somewhere that you can put a light squirt of Windex on a regular sheet of paper then run it through the printer to clear up the rollers...is
Jim FisherJul-24-06 07:03 PM
by Shelly
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Vista is sluggish? [View all]
I am running Vista 5384 on a dual boot.It is sluggish.64 and 32 bit xp are more responsive .Any comments /suggestions? TIA , Vijay
VijayJul-24-06 06:52 PM
by Shelly
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NAV 2006 [View all]
I recently installed NAV 2006 on one PC and still have NAV 2005 on another. NAV 2006 prompts for an update almost every single day and sometimes tw
PriscillaJul-24-06 06:50 PM
by Priscilla
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AMD To Buy ATI? [View all]
http://www.usatoday. com/money/industries /technology/2006-07- 24-amd-deal_x.htm
JordanJul-24-06 06:40 PM
by Shelly
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IE 6 problems [View all]
Hi there everyone, its been a while since i needed some expert advice. a little while i had a few viruses make it on to my pc,the downloader helper ty
theoneJul-24-06 06:12 PM
by Shelly
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uninstalling steam [View all]
i have a program in my computer called steam which is used to play certain pc games i have tried to unintall it but it wont remove itself from my comp
ejames81Jul-24-06 05:45 PM
by jme733k9
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Checkpoint Scheduler Problem [View all]
I was changing my name (Jim Hamm) from administrator to a user with limited privileges, with a password for both administrator and Jim Hamm, and,
Slim JimJul-24-06 05:22 PM
by Slim Jim
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IE 7 Beta Version [View all]
How safe is the Betal version of IE 7 to use? I am having problems with IE 6 SP 1 and am considering downloading the new version.
cashtonhJul-24-06 04:23 PM
by _Chewy_
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TrojanHunter 4.5 Ruleset Update - July 24, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 107 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.91Cast.101 Adwar e.Boran.111 Adware. Des
Randy_BellJul-24-06 04:03 PM
by Randy_Bell
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I thought OpenOffice reads Micrsoft Office files! [View all]
Hi everyone, I am trying to help a computer newbie in USA who has a new computer with little more than XP on it. I am trying to help him get some
rogerbidwinJul-24-06 02:26 AM
by rogerbidwin
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Please help - Zeno removal [View all]
Being the dummy that I am, I clicked on a url in an AIM window about a month ago and gave myself a nice little trojan. I got it cleaned off, except f
meekocmereJul-23-06 08:57 PM
by _Chewy_
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Digital voice recorder not being seen by My Computer? [View all]
It started when I tried to plug in my Panasonic Digital Voice Recorder. I got a message that I should plug it into a faster hub?? and it said there we
j2callieJul-23-06 08:55 PM
by therube
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