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noob question, difference between oem and retail versio... [View all]
alright, i bought a used pc with xp pro already installed, after a few upgrades i've come to the conclusion that i need my own version. after looki
ULISES2004Sep-02-05 01:25 AM
by Shelly
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Firefox bashing [View all]
Can someone explain to me why they believe what they do and are bashing Firefox here lately in the forum? I want to understand where you are coming f
WakkoSep-02-05 01:20 AM
by lupham
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New Hosts Blocking List Out [View all]
Updated 09-01-05 http://w ww.mvps.org/winhelp2 002/hosts.htm Ken : :-)
Hank52Sep-02-05 12:37 AM
by tdripple
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XnView For Windows V1.80.2 Final [View all]
http://fileforum.bet anews.com/detail/XnV iew_for_Windows/9893 86705/1
JordanSep-01-05 10:07 PM
by Hank52
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Slow extracting and slow Firefox [View all]
I have been using my computer for about 5 months without problems, but after a recent power failure it seems to have acquired some. The computer curr
terran2200Sep-01-05 08:42 PM
by Shelly
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Ad-aware update 08/31/05 [View all]
Definitions File Loaded: Reference Number : SE1R64 31.08.2005 Internal build : 74 File location : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aw are SE Personal\de
jujet84Sep-01-05 06:05 PM
by peterb
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Regedit.exe vulnerability found by Securia [View all]
While updating my software and researching a rogue search assistant site (which I will not yet disclose because I suspect it is related to a new malwa
AllynSep-01-05 05:32 PM
by jujet84
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20 pin power cables and 24 pin motherboards [View all]
Hi, I am looking to buy my first build your own computer. I have come across a problem and not sure which method works and which is the right me
dominiccoombeSep-01-05 04:48 PM
by jazz4free
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AV-Comparatives for August 2005 Released [View all]
Based on the latest tests, there are some excellent options out there. Most improved is AntiVir. You'll have to look for yourself to see how others
AllynSep-01-05 04:30 PM
by Vijay
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install video driver [View all]
windows xp radeon 9600 series I have just downloaded the 5.8 driver and control panel. for the above video card ( I downloaded them seperately)
macklinSep-01-05 03:12 PM
by Doc
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Lost my Systray???? [View all]
I have lost my Notification Area in the bottom right. It's not simply a problem with them being hidden due to inactivity. In fact, under properties
DenkiSep-01-05 01:44 PM
by Tufenuf
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Icon Missing [View all]
in My Network Places,When I select the icon for The Entire Network,I do not have a Icon for Microsoft Windows Network. On all my other units I can se
LilJoeSep-01-05 01:06 PM
by Ttech
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Boot failure hard drive not seen...... [View all]
Ok. Heres the deal it was supposed to be a simple task. My friends computer isnt working and asked me to recover her files from her hard drive. I hook
jme733k9Sep-01-05 12:30 PM
by jme733k9
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SYSTEM.INI [View all]
I have a fried who has a Gateway PC win98SE and gets a message at boot up that states SYSTEM.INI is missing. I have done a Google search and found at
PauliezSep-01-05 11:05 AM
by Pauliez
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Opening BIOS on a Gateway PC with Win98 SE [View all]
How do I open the BIOS on a Gateway with win98se? I was under the impression all you needed to do was to keep taping the delete key while the PC was b
PauliezSep-01-05 11:04 AM
by Pauliez
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Is this legal? [View all]
I have one computer and one retail Windows XP Pro. Is it legal to dual boot two installations of that one Windows XP license on the same computer?
DocSep-01-05 09:51 AM
by Night_rider666
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How do you defrag a HDD that is too fragmented..... [View all]
I have a friend whose HDD is so fragmented that he can't run the XP defrag utility. Are there ways to remedy this? Jeff simul iustus et pecc
PilgrimSep-01-05 08:01 AM
by peterb
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A squared update again? [View all]
Downloading update information ... Downloading Updater ... Fixed Runtime Error 212. To complete the update process you have to restart you PC.
VijaySep-01-05 04:10 AM
by Benewah
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Windows VPN and Shares [View all]
Hi All, I'm having a heck of a time connecting to shares on a server. I am able to get the Windows VPN to connect but I get an error 'Path not foun
x7c00Sep-01-05 03:15 AM
by LHE
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Free & legal registrations for Opera [View all]
From a newsletter I subscribe to ...There was also a passing reference to the Opera web browser. Opera is a very nice
Paul DSep-01-05 02:38 AM
by JP
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Annoying Ghost 9 problem [View all]
I bought the above program back in late June/eraly July. Installed the program and ran a complete backup both to a second HDD and to DVDs: no errors
JennaSep-01-05 01:50 AM
by Shelly
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20 to 24 pin power adapter [View all]
I bought an Antec case and PSU with a 20-pin connector, only to discover the mother board I want has a 24-pin plug. Would it be okay to use an adap
jazz4freeSep-01-05 01:43 AM0

Mozilla Mail address book problem [View all]
I use Mozilla Mail at home, and have run into an annoyance. One of my contacts changed ISPs, and the domain portion of their email address changed fr
TtechSep-01-05 01:42 AM
by Ttech
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NAV defs available [View all]
Wednesday's NAV defs are available.
npmclSep-01-05 01:32 AM
by Hank52
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Another Update For CCleaner [View all]
What's New v1.23.160 - - Options section now remembers the last tab. - Fixed progress bar inconsistency when switching betw
Hank52Sep-01-05 12:15 AM
by tdripple
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Alright, really need help. Music files not playing in ... [View all]
Hi, I don't know what is going on, but I've been noticing over the last 2 months or so that Windows Media Player (Recent Version) is not playing ma
EmanAug-31-05 11:06 PM
by Eman
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Microsoft OneCare Beta Nomination [View all]
I have been running this for several days with minimal trouble. It features an enhanced Windows firewall, anti-virus, system tuneup, and file backups.
JordanAug-31-05 10:15 PM
by Darren
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email mystery [View all]
I'm having trouble sending emails to my nephew. I receive his emails OK but he's not receiving mine that go via my ISP account. He receives emails tha
npmclAug-31-05 09:50 PM
by npmcl
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building my own pc - using AMD Dual Core [View all]
Hi, I am going to be building my first PC, all my past pc's were from retailers as a ready working box. my question is this: I want to buy a AM
dominiccoombeAug-31-05 07:44 PM
by atj01
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Drive Image 2002 Question [View all]
Here I go again, I still use DI 2002 and do not want to use ghost 9. Is there a way to burn a image to a DVD? if not is there a way after making a im
Slot DrAug-31-05 06:30 PM
by Slot Dr
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