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System Restore [View all]
I am using Windows XP (Home) and cannot use my System Restore without going to Safe Mode. This problem started several weeks ago. Any suggestions?
jch116Feb-15-06 03:51 AM
by _Chewy_
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TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2006-02-14 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset, containing 50354 ruleset entries, is available. This update adds 159 new trojan definitions: Adware.LookToMe.16 6
Randy_BellFeb-14-06 11:55 PM0

AVG 7.1.375 Master File [View all]
This is still the same core build, but it incorporates the latest virus definitions and revised setup base that was distributed a couple of days ago.
AllynFeb-14-06 08:36 PM0

six windows updates six [View all]
a little bit of everything
RoperaFeb-14-06 08:02 PM0

The first practical electronic computer [View all]
Be sure to click on the photographs for additional photos and a short video. http://new s.zdnet.com/2100-958 4_22-6038667.html
ShellyFeb-14-06 07:26 PM
by wlbandy
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and while I'm here...an annoying loud BLEEP [View all]
Whenever i touch the Caps Lock button on my laptop. It's loud, it's annoying, it wakes my neighbours, and I want to stop it. Appreciate any advice.
fatredcatFeb-14-06 07:17 PM
by fatredcat
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WinLogon Destroyed ? [View all]
Ya' ... I Was Running An .exe file To Try And Over-ride My Xp Activation Key (Ya' I Realize It Was Dumb) But After I Installed The Override It Reboote
MatchizFeb-14-06 06:15 PM
by Darren
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Prob opening hyperlinks [View all]
i've noticed over the past few weeks that when i left click on a hyperlink on some web sites it will not open unless i "right click" the mouse and sel
RookieFeb-14-06 05:58 PM
by Hank52
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Foxit PDF Reader 1.3 Build 1413 [View all]
http://fileforum.bet anews.com/detail/Fox it_PDF_Reader/110231 6680/1
jujet84Feb-14-06 03:52 AM
by pav78
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RE: Foxit PDF Reader 1.3 Build 1413
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Crash could be avoided.
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           Want to be able to SAVE individual page.
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Registry program [View all]
Computer problems: slow to start up; floppy drive is constantly searching. When I inserted a floppy and pulled up my files, a folder was automatically
Kelan_BlackFeb-14-06 03:29 AM
by Darren
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C:\windows\system32 Keeps Opening Up! [View all]
At start up WinXP this situation starts. C:\windows\system32 window opens up. Does any one have the answer on how to get rid of this?
HAWK99GTFeb-14-06 03:28 AM
by KJT
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Internet keeps locking up [View all]
Help Please new high speed cox.net customer, installed their security suite [anti-spyware,anti-v irus,firewall, and pop-up blocker. my pc win 98 slowe
cettabFeb-13-06 11:49 PM
by paulr
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Multi Touch Screens [View all]
My son just told me that he wanted one of these for his birthday: http:// mblog.lib.umich.edu/ ~rdivecha/archives/2 006/02/the_world_of_ sm.html ...
PriscillaFeb-13-06 11:24 PM
by JP
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dissapearing modem [View all]
Windows xp internal modem Agere Systems PCI soft modem So far the modem has dissapeared 4 times. 1 the first time i took it to a PC repair an
blooms1Feb-13-06 11:19 PM
by blooms1
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XP machine restarting automatically [View all]
Hi everyone, I am having quite a problem with my machine. It has been doing this for a few months now, maybe one every couple of weeks, but now it i
R_BrownFeb-13-06 08:43 PM
by Priscilla
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Leftover Lexmark processes [View all]
I replaced my Lexmark printer with a Dell Photo printer. The Task Manager shows these processes to still be running: LEXPPS.EXE and LEXBCES.EXE. Th
bjoyFeb-13-06 07:44 PM
by bjoy
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A/V for Inspiron 2650 [View all]
I have an Inspiron 2650 notebook (P4 Mobile 1.7 GHz with only 256 MB RAM) that will be going to a college student. It came in with a nasty malware in
AllynFeb-13-06 06:32 PM
by therube
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BitDefender 8 Freeware Antivirus----Any users out there... [View all]
I installed BitDefender freeware to keep as an extra scanner.I have Avast for real-time. (I know, I know...tried AntiVir and couldn't take it !! ) Bit
jeaFeb-13-06 06:11 PM
by jea
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Checking old HD for bad clusters!!! [View all]
Apart from using the manufactor's utilities, what method do you guys/gals use to determine a bad drive? I've been using scandisk surface scan in true
Dave101Feb-13-06 06:11 PM
by therube
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Getting 'wrong' site on Google [View all]
I couldn't remember the address of a well-known internet publication so Googled for it. At the top of the list of results was one with the apparently
npmclFeb-13-06 04:43 PM
by atj01
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AOL 9.0 SE Security Center Problems? [View all]
Recently, AOL has merged the 9.0 Security Edition's McAfee software into a single AOL Security Center. I have observed significant operation difficul
AllynFeb-13-06 03:18 PM
by Doc
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When trying to install AVG Free, it says I need Roxio's... [View all]
I guess in order for AVG 7.1 to work properly I need to get Roxio's cdr4_xp.sys update first. I've researched around and am still not sure about this
adirongFeb-13-06 02:27 PM
by adirong
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RE: When trying to install AVG Free, it says I need Rox...
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slow AVG e-mail scanning [View all]
hi, seems its taking forever to scan out going mail through my out look express.... never did this before.....maybe i should un-install, and then re-
chandra xFeb-13-06 02:13 PM
by chandra x
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Switch from Mozilla to SeaMonkey? [View all]
I am using the latest Mozilla (Browser/Composer only). Is there a reason to switch to SeaMonkey? I use Mozilla (instead of Firefox) because I need the
pav78Feb-13-06 01:57 PM
by Doc
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SeaMonkey Installation successful!
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Scanreg/restore [View all]
If I go to dos>Command prompt>scanrer/resto re all I see is 4 days of backups. I have seen it somewhere that a PC can have more than 4 days of registry
PauliezFeb-13-06 12:16 PM
by Ceri Sheeran
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How to Connect Fans to Motherboard [View all]
I have 2 fans that have to be connected to the motherboard. (Chaintech SNF4, Socket 939). One fan is from the top of the Heatsink; the second one is f
wteoFeb-13-06 10:22 AM
by Allyn
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The White Chamber [View all]
http://www.fasco-csc .com/works/white/whi te_e.php
fishstickFeb-13-06 04:06 AM
by fishstick
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Antivir PEC ver 7 final released [View all]
AntiVir PEC 7 final released today.. http://www. free-av.com/antiviru s/allinonen.html
minacrossFeb-13-06 03:41 AM
by Horatio
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A2 and reports [View all]
I keep getting this Even after I delete/remove them using a2 What do I do next. Vijay A-squared Report Scan started: 2/12/2006 11:05:32
VijayFeb-13-06 03:16 AM
by Vijay
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DVD Burners stop working [View all]
Suddenly, my NEC 3550A, a little over a year old, stopped reading or writing. I can open the drive; the green light will blink when I put a cd in the
wteoFeb-13-06 12:52 AM
by wteo
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