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pc keeps randomly shutting down [View all]
Friend brought his pc over. Hes been away for 3 months , got back said it wasnt well. long story (his house is a bit damp as well, specially bei
antcjDec-13-11 05:32 PM
by antcj
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Graphics card will blue screen computer [View all]
Windows XP with all updates and MSI Radeon 5550. System built 9 months ago. 3 to 5 times a week, I'll get a bsod at random times, even at idle. Switch
lenjackDec-13-11 04:03 PM
by Chickenman
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problem installing game [View all]
Just bought LA Noire and I get the following error application failed to initialize properly ( oxc 00001357 ) J Macklin Win XP Pro Video
macklinDec-12-11 11:27 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Dead machine? [View all]
Hi everyone: Hope this finds everyone at the forum doing well. Am trying to help my sister troubleshoot her Dell computer. She was having some
AuctorEcclesiaeDec-12-11 03:57 PM
by AuctorEcclesiae
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Java Fatigue [View all]
So whats the story with Java. I have updates at least once a week. How important is it anyway, these updates? They always require a few minutes of m
DenbeauDec-12-11 03:35 PM
by Shelly
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Router bridge mode [View all]
Can anyone pls lead me to a tutorial or guide on how to connect a non-wireless printer to connect to a router (in a bridged mode) so that printer can
ymmotDec-12-11 11:05 AM
by Grogan
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Gateway Laptop m-series [View all]
This is the laptop I got pass the unknown password problem. It is an AMD k2 turion 2 ghz. It will not run more than 5 minuets before it shuts down.
SparhawkDec-12-11 02:29 AM
by Sparhawk
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O & O defrag option [View all]
I just recently installed O & O defrag version 15 when I open it up and highlight a Partition that I want to Defrag it give me some options.
PlainJoeDec-11-11 08:31 PM
by PlainJoe
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Hidden Pictures Folders [View all]
When I save pics from the internet and save them to my Pictures folder. I can see these hidden folders for each picture. What is the deal with th
PlainJoeDec-11-11 08:24 PM
by PlainJoe
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Windows 8 apps can be deleted remotely by Microsoft [View all]
Windows 8 will certainly contain a number of new features and one of them is being set up as a safety net against any Windows 8 apps that might cause
jmcDec-11-11 05:39 PM
by JP
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Windows Update Observation [View all]
I do hundreds of clean installs for customers a year. Lately,say last 10 clean installs, I will begin doing the windows updates and I will get the end
uffbrosDec-11-11 07:14 AM
by Pacific
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New No. 2 in Browser Battle [View all]
Google Inc. didn't enter the Web browser market until 2008, but its free Chrome software has already become the second-most-used in the world behind M
jmcDec-11-11 03:15 AM
by FHORNLEGHORN
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.abc file format ????? [View all]
I have a friend who received a CD with multiple files with the .abc file extension from a bank. They are supposed to be images of checks. Does any
Victor2112Dec-11-11 12:42 AM
by FrankST
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webOS Free [View all]
http://scitech.foxne ws.mobi/quickPage.ht ml?page=23952&extern al=1244666.proteus.f ma HP is going to go head to head with Android and be free I think
jmcDec-10-11 07:26 PM
by CompPete
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AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.869 update [View all]
AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.869 update http://www .avira.com/en/for-ho me
jmcDec-10-11 02:26 PM
by uffbros
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12.0.0.870 update already
Dec 10th 2011
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Microsoft Security Essentials Won't Install [View all]
Windows XP Home SP2. Decided to try MSE. Downloaded it, clicked on the installer, and absolutely nothing happens. What could be the problem?
md2lgykDec-09-11 09:51 PM
by Grogan
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Firewall - System, Router or Both? [View all]
Do I need my Window's Firewall and router firewall running simultaneously? I seem to recall reading that both are not required.
buzzmagDec-09-11 07:29 PM
by buzzmag
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Friend doesn't know password for windows vista home [View all]
A friend to my brother lost her son and was just going to give away his Gateway laptop. We told her it could be resolved. I tired to make a ubcd4
SparhawkDec-09-11 04:10 PM
by Sparhawk
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An HTC Android Ban is Microsoft's Dream [View all]
If you can't beat 'em, hope somebody else clubs 'em over the head for you. Microsoft must be chortling in not-so-secret glee over the possibility that
jmcDec-09-11 01:11 AM
by MSU
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Macrium 5.XX update [View all]
Macrium Reflect Date 7 December 2011 What's new? 5.0.4168: Lin ux rescue CD update. Improved Linux CD restore performance and compatibil
DJCDec-08-11 08:45 PM
by FZbar
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Missing desktop icons [View all]
Hello, Just tried to boot up my Windows XP, but all I get is a blank desktop with no shortcut icons visible. There are no tray icons or Start button
TeeCeeDec-08-11 03:09 PM
by CompPete
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Encryption code on Cisco router [View all]
I have a Toshiba laptop with Windows XP Home. I'm trying to connect wirelessly to a Cisco router on a corporate network. The access encryption code is
aldagoDec-08-11 05:09 AM
by Ttech
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Hard Drive Capacity Problem [View all]
I have a 160Gb Hard Drive as my C: System Drive. Capacity is shown as:- Device Manager - 149Gb Disk Management - (Top Listing) - 149Gb. Di
Trader911Dec-08-11 04:56 AM
by Grogan
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VIDEO_TS [View all]
How do you burn more than one VIDEO_TS to a DVD? The folders and files inside all have the same name. The only difference with these folders is the
Greta_s DadDec-07-11 07:06 PM
by nightlyreader
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So I Get This Video Card ... [View all]
So I Get This Video Card ... Had an AMD Radeon 4550. Picked up an AMD Radeon 6450. (Bigger number, better, right!?) Way back when, I had insta
therubeDec-07-11 06:34 PM
by therube
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Good Router deal [View all]
I love these routers and this is the cheapest I've seen them. I just bought one last week for a client and it was $33. Even that was a pretty good dea
CompPeteDec-07-11 06:07 AM
by CompPete
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Internet Explorer will not Connect [View all]
My wife brought her XP laptop down to my mom's house. I connected to my wireless network. The icon in XP says so. However, Internet Explorer will not
SparhawkDec-07-11 03:35 AM
by MSU
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Installing XP on computer with Vista for dual boot [View all]
Desktop has Vista installed. May want to replace with XP (which I consider an UPGRADE!). Not sure if this will work, so I plan to install Xp, and leav
lenjackDec-07-11 01:52 AM
by lenjack
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Cable Modem [View all]
How man users here, have purchased their own cable Modem? I have the Comcast one UBEE DOCIS 3 but at a charge of 7.00 dollars a month I am thinking o
DJCDec-07-11 01:06 AM
by jbmcmillan
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Macrium Reflect [View all]
What's the latest free version of Macrium Reflect? I've been using version 4.2 for a long time & figure there must be an update. Thanks. Fred
FZbarDec-06-11 10:44 PM
by FZbar
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