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old net vista comp [View all]
hello to you all i was given a 1200 mhz IBM net vista running win xp home 128mb of ram so naturally very slow, i know i can buy some more ram to spe
yorkybar25Oct-05-07 11:58 AM
by bobbo
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Resolved~~Case of the Delinquent Dell Desktop~~ [View all]
Trouble with a new Speedport 700w from T-Com here in Deutschland caused me to need to restore to an earlier restore point. Twice. No problems the
blueroseOct-05-07 11:54 AM0

"EverythingOutlet.com"? [View all]
Anybody know if the above is a good company or not? I'm looking for software, and they have Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (WIN AE) for $195...
JennaOct-05-07 10:25 AM
by Jenna
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RE: "EverythingOutlet.com"?
Oct 04th 2007
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A green screen startup problem [View all]
For the last few days my initial boot up delivers some strange results. In normal circumstances when the boot process starts the BIOS information is
EwenOct-05-07 09:27 AM
by Ewen
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RE: A green screen startup problem
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McAfee - to temporarily shut down [View all]
I have been trying to download a programme and have been told to shut off any firewall I have installed. Please can someone tell me how to do this
aptfourdOct-05-07 08:35 AM
by DavyWavy
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Oct 03rd 2007
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Creating a link [View all]
Hi, I know this is a very basic question to most of you but how do you create a link, let's say, instead of typing in http://www.pcqanda.c om/dc/d
tomcat82453Oct-05-07 04:06 AM
by KJT
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Spybot S and D update out [View all]
Oct 4, latest update out, don't forget to immunize, 35170 bad products now blocked. :) Edit: Updates 4. October 2007 2007-10-04 Keylogger
adirongOct-05-07 02:04 AM
by DJC
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Oct 04th 2007
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Vista > XP [View all]
I'm contemplating buying a new PC. Unfortunately, they all come with Vista. I have a purchased copy of Vista. Is it feasible to downgrade from Vi
JennaOct-05-07 01:45 AM
by Ewen
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Oct 03rd 2007
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Major XP boot problem [View all]
I just had what seems to be a major crash of my computer. While I was using it (routine) it spontaneously rebooted, then a Norton GoBack Screen appea
dbahnOct-05-07 01:37 AM
by dbahn
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RE: Major XP boot problem
Sep 13th 2007
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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3 [View all]
Control Panel/Java/Update Tab or Reminder to download (JRE) http://java.s un.com/javase/downlo ads/index.jsp
jujet84Oct-05-07 12:44 AM
by JP
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RE: Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 3
Oct 03rd 2007
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Need a really quiet CPU Heatsink and Fan [View all]
I need to buy this for someone who wants the quietest fan there is, price within reason. I don't know anything about quiet as I've never cared.
ablibOct-04-07 09:13 PM
by GreyFalcon
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RE: Need a really quiet CPU Heatsink and Fan
Oct 04th 2007
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Case compatibility question [View all]
I am planning to build a server for my home. First time I've attempted this sort of thing since paper tape and dual JK flip flop days. I have a GIGA
petegOct-04-07 08:00 PM
by therube
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Oct 04th 2007
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Internet Explorer V7 Update for XP [View all]
http://fileforum.bet anews.com/detail/Mic rosoft_Internet_Expl orer_for_Windows_XP/ 942950057/1 Latest Changes: WGA Removed The menu bar is now visib
JordanOct-04-07 07:56 PM
by ablib
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RE: Internet Explorer V7 Update for XP
Oct 04th 2007
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A Positive Experience with Acronis [View all]
I sent an email to sales@acronis.com today which read as follows: I have been an Acronis customer since I purchased TrueImage versions
bobboOct-04-07 07:26 PM
by wteo
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RE: A Positive Experience with Acronis
Oct 04th 2007
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Booting problem [View all]
I am trying to resuscitate my son's Compaq Presario 2500 and not having much luck. I don't know the horsepower or any of that as I can't access the s
iwmfsOct-04-07 02:02 PM
by iwmfs
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Coolbits??? [View all]
Anyone know how to unlock the Nvidia coolbits program threw the Vista registry?
Dave101Oct-04-07 06:19 AM
by ablib
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RE: Coolbits???
Oct 03rd 2007
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Failing hard drive - what's the next step? [View all]
I'm taking a quick look at a friend's Sony Vaio pcq z1wa laptop. During start up it flashes a warning to immediately back up data as a hard drive fai
dbahnOct-04-07 05:54 AM
by ablib
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System Cannot Boot - Missing hal.dll [View all]
I went to see a customer's HP pavillion the other day about a "missing hal.dll" file. I tried to boot up the system into safe mode - no go. I tried
_Chewy_Oct-04-07 05:15 AM
by ablib
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Oct 02nd 2007
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Another question about LCD monitors [View all]
Is a screensaver necessary for LCD monitors?
PauliezOct-04-07 03:12 AM
by Pauliez
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Oct 03rd 2007
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System Restore, Is it really needed? [View all]
I'm running WinXP Pro and I always find viruses in the ..\System Volume Information\ folder that my AV cant handle (avast4). Is there any hard in tur
minacrossOct-03-07 11:50 PM
by Elcee
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RE: System Restore, Is it really needed?
Sep 29th 2007
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Error on desktop shortcuts. [View all]
I recently made the move from IE6 to Firefox and I'm happy with it, especially the add-ons etc. I've changed what I thought were all the settings to s
Jim FisherOct-03-07 07:48 PM
by Jim Fisher
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Mid-Range CPU Roundup [View all]
Good article by Anand himself. http://w ww.anandtech.com/cpu chipsets/showdoc.asp x?i=3112
AllynOct-03-07 07:39 PM
by therube
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Oct 01st 2007
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Blue Screen [View all]
Hi again noble persons. The PC I re-installed XP Pro is now having another problem. When one of the DVD drives is accessed, (there are two in the sy
wings515Oct-03-07 06:44 PM
by therube
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RE: Blue Screen
Oct 02nd 2007
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New 500GB Maxtor USB drive [View all]
I bought a 500Gb (Fry's, $107.00) IDE Maxtor today to run in a USB box, for backup etc. After formatting I "only" get 465Gbs..I knew I'd lose a bit to
Jim FisherOct-03-07 06:39 PM
by therube
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Sep 30th 2007
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Opening a web page with XP. [View all]
I would like to have any web page I open to fill the desktop screen. I know how to manually adjust each page but there must be a way to have it done a
PauliezOct-03-07 06:14 PM
by Paul D
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Oct 03rd 2007
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Search - For Files or Folders [View all]
Windows XP system Start Menu - Search - For Files or Folders All of a sudden does not work. When clicked nothing happens. Help!! http:/
SmokeOct-03-07 05:39 PM
by therube
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Oct 03rd 2007
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Copy Paste Issue in Office...solved? [View all]
Corky is having an issue with Office 2007. When doing a copy/paste it occasionally will place the copied text somewhere on the doc other than where t
micksterOct-03-07 11:00 AM0

Steve Gibsons SpinRite Anybody use it? [View all]
A buddy of mine called a few minutes ago with a client's laptop hard drive doing the bad sector boogie. He's tried all the standard troubleshooting an
micksterOct-03-07 09:31 AM
by mickster
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Oct 02nd 2007
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SuperAntiSpyware update [View all]
Database Version 3318 - 10-02-2007 Adware.Lop 1 Items Added/Updated Adware.Vundo Variant 5 Items Added/Updated Trojan.Download-Ge n/DSPRPRE 2
bobboOct-03-07 07:54 AM
by DavyWavy
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Oct 03rd 2007
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Alright I'll give FireFox a Try [View all]
I don't see how anyone can sell me on a replacement Windows Explorer program, so we will skip that. I like FireFox's speed, I liked Safari too,
ablibOct-03-07 03:24 AM
by sterno37
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