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would like to open and read floppies [View all]
I have 6 floppy disks that contain a large amount of info which i want to open and read, however i get the following message. "Cannot load word for w
macklinAug-14-09 05:43 AM
by rabgary
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Deleting Shared folders on a crossover cable network [View all]
In the course of setting up a crossover cable network I created some "shared folders". I had some difficulty in the setup at the outset until I reali
EwenAug-14-09 01:26 AM
by Ewen
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Fundraiser Goal Reached [View all]
After counting the last few Paypal donations, we've topped the fundraiser goal. We've raised over $2,007. Some mailed donations might still be in tr
jasonlevineAug-13-09 07:19 PM
by jasonlevine
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Final Settings for Overclocked I7 920 CPU [View all]
Here is final Over Clock an Image for an I 7 Intel CPU on an ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 Mother Board running W-7 RC-1 OS at 64 bits 6 Gig of Super Talent memo
DJCAug-13-09 04:18 PM
by DJC
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a little XP question?? [View all]
any of you geniuses know what this might be. OS is clean updated Windows XP Pro. other than this little problem everything is fine. when he rig
HoratioAug-13-09 07:58 AM
by antcj
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Shared documents [View all]
Ok, on my wifes computer (running xp home) we have 3 accounts set up. For some reason anything you download it shows up on all 3 accounts. Like if I
Garold99Aug-12-09 09:41 PM
by Garold99
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Win 7 Question [View all]
I run Vista. I have a file of ~30gig of home movies, downloaded movies, a real mismash. When in thumbnail view the green colored band running across t
smile2Aug-12-09 09:20 PM
by ablib
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Converting documents from very old formats [View all]
During one of my backups, I found a bunch of stories I wrote when I was a teen. Unfortunately, the stories seem to be in "ProText" format and neither
jasonlevineAug-12-09 08:08 PM
by therube
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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 16 August 11, 2... [View all]
http: //uffbros.googl
uffbrosAug-12-09 07:34 PM
by therube
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no dvd/cd drive. how to install OS [View all]
Ok heres the scenario. Son has been "given" 2 x dell desktops for $10 each. reasonable specs. company upgrading. he says they are the slimline units
antcjAug-12-09 06:54 PM
by antcj
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Paragon Partition Manager [View all]
Today @ GAOTD http://www. giveawayoftheday.com
Zeke36Aug-12-09 06:47 PM
by therube
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Interesting timeline here [View all]
http://www.guardian. co.uk/technology/200 9/aug/11/internet-co mputing
npmclAug-12-09 06:31 PM
by Shelly
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You Must Obey: The Unwritten Laws of Technology [View all]
http://www.pcworld.c om/article/169388/yo u_must_obey_the_unwr itten_laws_of_techno logy.html?tk=nl_wbx_ h_topstory "Captc ha" verification codes on a We
DJCAug-12-09 06:04 PM
by Shelly
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Update Never Finishes [View all]
I have a dual boot. Vista/Ubuntu I just booted into Vista and it is stuck at Configuring Updates. Stage 3 of 3 0% complete. It eventually shuts do
daniellAug-12-09 03:28 AM
by Grogan
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SD Card woes [View all]
I have a Dell XPS 410, running Vista Home Premium. I've had no problem with the card reader up to 2 gig SD cards. I just bought a 4 gig card for my N
OldRayAug-11-09 07:04 PM
by FZbar
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Monitor Problem (Hanns) [View all]
I have a couple year old Hanns G HG216D 22" monitor. When it displays, the screen will show fine, then it will white out. It has done this with two
jeff_connorsAug-11-09 07:02 PM
by FZbar
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KB951847 and new subfolder appears [View all]
Yesterday I installed the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB
PcqandamanAug-11-09 05:51 PM
by Pcqandaman
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How To Read HDD S.M.A.R.T. (SMART) values - II? [View all]
How To Read HDD S.M.A.R.T. (SMART) values - II? Earlier thread: "How To Read HDD S.M.A.R.T. (SMART) values?" http://www .pcqanda.com/dc/dcbo ar
therubeAug-11-09 03:53 PM0

mail to protocol in Vista [View all]
I'm using Vista Home Premium. Is there any way to fix it so that I can use Microsoft Outlook when I want to email an internet page to someone? I've
LizAug-11-09 04:32 AM
by CompPete
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Be my own ISP? [View all]
Hi guys! Am I crazy or can I do this? Difficult? Expensive? What would I need? I'm sure if it was possible I would have heard something about it o
premauxAug-11-09 04:13 AM
by premaux
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How do I block websites like porn sites in winxp? [View all]
We was nice and let a kid stay at our house this week before he heads off to his sophmore year in college (his mom kicked him out of their house, actu
Garold99Aug-10-09 11:17 PM
by Garold99
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Can't connect to internet links in messages [View all]
I'm using Vista with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. All of a sudden, when I click on the underlined internet links in a message, I get a message that
LizAug-10-09 04:35 PM
by Shelly
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fix sytem files [View all]
What is the name of the command that scans and possibly repairs system files in vista I do not mean chkdisk there is another one i belive it starts wi
DJCAug-10-09 01:46 PM
by DJC
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WARNING: Hughesnet Sucks! [View all]
I've been running speed tests on my abysmal satellite service from Hughesnet and, while I'm paying $80/mo. for 1.5meg down, I'm averaging around 300k!
SidAug-10-09 12:59 AM
by Sid
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dual boot with 2 different xp versions [View all]
currently im running xp pro edition and i now have a copy of xp media center - pro is installed already and im thinking on installing media center a
mhiebertAug-09-09 04:22 AM
by MSU
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Dram Freq Triple Channel [View all]
If CPU Z is showing a Dram frequency of 555 on triple channel memory would that mean the memory is at 1665?
DJCAug-09-09 03:32 AM
by DJC
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Remote Desktop software [View all]
I’m looking to install remote desktop software on friends and relatives computers that I maintain (for free) and need advice on which freebee to use
YarddaawgAug-09-09 03:07 AM
by Zeke36
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installation CD for Epson Stylus Color 880 [View all]
Can someone copy the installation CD for me. I cannot print or view ink levels.
paul2711Aug-09-09 01:08 AM
by MSU
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Video Card [View all]
I'm looking for a new video card. My girlfriend is going to be taking a graphics design course this fall and I would like to upgrade our computer. I h
GauthreauAug-09-09 01:00 AM0

? Windows 7 Installed Over Vista ? [View all]
If I were to install the release candidate of W7 (that Adam so graciously sent me) over Vista on my sister-in-law's laptop, could I do so without losi
SidAug-09-09 12:52 AM
by Sid
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