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Installing Windows 98 and modem [View all]
I have a used computer (HP Vectra VL6/400 Series 8) which does not have an OS loaded and has no modem. I believe this computer was used in an office
rhineg57Dec-31-01 06:48 AM
by rhineg57
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Spell checker [View all]
Just came across a really handy spell checker while reorganizing my computer after a clean install of Win98SE. Its very handy for WordPad, NotePad, e
bobboDec-31-01 06:37 AM
by bobbo
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Staring at a blank screen..... [View all]
I am fairly adept at computer problems, but this has me perplexed...my backup comper, an Aptiva, was working fine when I boxed it up a month ago, now
OrrhouseDec-31-01 06:33 AM
by vitalt
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Any one try this new browser yet? [View all]
Its called kmeleon, Seems great so far on windows XP http://kmeleon.sour ceforge.net/
jmcDec-31-01 06:24 AM
by Trebuchet
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RCA Lyra Memory Card [View all]
I can no longer delete sound files from the card in order to add new files. I even tried doing this in DOS but I get the message that the disk is writ
FredLLDec-31-01 06:18 AM
by Shelly
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Win XP Gaming Whoa's [View all]
System is P3 750 256 ram Tyan 371 mainboard Radeon 7500 Tri boot XP/2K/98 Playing Diablo 2 LOD last night on Windows XP and after about one hour
BillyDec-31-01 05:53 AM
by Billy
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Deleting windows media file [View all]
Bob Forgive me if this is a double post!! Under windows media player,i click on file in the tool bar,there are entries in the bottom of the window fro
bobwDec-31-01 05:52 AM
by bobw
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ZoneAlarm Security? ... [View all]
For some time now, I've wondered about ZoneAlarm's protection.   Don't get me wrong, I
ScotterpopsDec-31-01 05:42 AM
by Spezi
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Spyware [View all]
Does anyone know of any programs that remove those annoying spyware add-ons and still able to keep the original program going? And does a firewall li
southernx_alDec-31-01 05:41 AM
by southernx_al
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kbps & Kb/sec [View all]
would I be correct to say that kbps is 10x the value of KB/sec???
HochieDec-31-01 05:19 AM
by Hochie
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WinXP Partition or not to Partition on reinstall? [View all]
I downloaded virus software Quick Heal 6.03 from C-NET. It would not work. It kept turning machine off and on. Could not restore into safe mode. Reloa
georgetroyDec-31-01 05:11 AM
by Shelly
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Lost cdrw and floppy drives [View all]
I have a Pentiuum 133(I know my stuff is retarded) but it has served me well untill I started cleaning out my files. Since then I've lost my Phillips
LeeannaDec-31-01 04:45 AM
by Lil'Joe
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virus help [View all]
does anyone know what virus causes the icon's to run away from the pointer i'm sure i oped something my mistake and now i have this problem, and what
jim6043Dec-31-01 04:43 AM
by D. Manley
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satellite isp service [View all]
Does anyone use this type of service? Is it available in a rural area? Does it still use your phone line? What are your thoughts on this type of s
tarwoldDec-31-01 04:37 AM
by GreyFalcon
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best brand of dialup modem [View all]
could you tell me the name of the best brand of dialup modem. it would be nice to log on at 50kb plus. how does external versus internal work? sinc
nibbleDec-31-01 04:15 AM
by nibble
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Setting up Outlook [View all]
Hello All. I have just install Outlook have been using Outlook Express. To start out what are some of the primary settings etc. I have Outlook format
finnmanDec-31-01 04:14 AM
by finnman
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USB connection problems [View all]
When I plug in a new usb device, I get a pop-up window that says,"Updating hardware database" along with the hourglass indicating I should wait while
jwdadDec-31-01 03:54 AM
by GerBa
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BMP/JPEG download issue [View all]
Just recently developed a problem with downloading images. In the dropdown menu, my only option is BMP. I have entered "folder options" and advanced,
Robstang 1966Dec-31-01 03:35 AM
by Tuff
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Deleting windows media player file [View all]
Bob Back again,under windows media player i click on file in the tool bar,there are entries in the bottom of the window from previous downloads,the qu
bobwDec-31-01 03:28 AM
by bobw
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Windows could not start because... [View all]
I clean installed Windows XP Pro on my Wife's machine about two weeks ago. Everything has been running great...until today. After the POST, she gets t
DarrenDec-31-01 03:17 AM
by Darren
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Swapping laptop screens [View all]
I have an old Toshiba Satellite Pro 435 CDS with a dual scan screen on it that I would like to "upgrade" if I can. The keyboard went out on it, so I
JPDec-31-01 03:07 AM
by JP
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damn viruses [View all]
I have had 2 viruses on my computer the past 2 days as far as I know. 2 different versions of Nimda and I dont know how many different version of the
billys24Dec-31-01 03:01 AM
by Spezi
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TROJ_DLDER.A [View all]
Anyone hear of this one? I just ran Housecall, and it shows me having this on my Win2K machine in the WINNT folder, yet i do a search, and can't find
rhbowlerDec-31-01 03:00 AM
by WhitPhil
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cd driver [View all]
I am tring to get a driver for a creative CD 3630E AC101, CDROM have tried winfiles etc but these links send me to creatives own web site, and there I
bobwinder1Dec-31-01 02:42 AM
by NytOwl
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HD question [View all]
My old computer (K6-2 300mhz running 98SE) has a 40 gig HD which I installed a while back. I'm going to move the HD into the new machine (Athlon T'bi
DannyDec-31-01 02:31 AM
by NytOwl
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Problem w/ AdAware RefUpdate [View all]
Every time I run the new RefUpdate v. 1.2 it downloads and installs the 11/24/01 reference file, rather than telling me I already have the latest refe
Fair To MiddlinDec-31-01 02:11 AM
by D. Manley
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Outlook Express Question [View all]
Is there any way to block only certain TYPES of attachments in OE? It's easy to block all attachments but I was looking at blocking a few of the ones
TrebuchetDec-31-01 12:57 AM
by Trebuchet
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                                         RE: Fake extensions
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No sound coming out from outside speaker [View all]
I upgraded my PC to Windows 2000 from Win 98. Now I have no sound coming out from the speaker and the volume icon in the system tray disappeared after
ramoncDec-31-01 12:52 AM
by old dude
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Restoring Quick Launch Toolbar [View all]
Somehow my quick launch bar got moved from the default position(just to the right of the start button) all the way to the right next to the desktop
JR455Dec-31-01 12:49 AM
by mcnallyjp
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meadia player [View all]
Hello Im looking for a good meadia player that will play mpeg files and mpg files I would be pleased if you could advise
bluesclues31Dec-31-01 12:49 AM
by Tuff
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