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PC hangs at Explorer screen [View all]
I have a home build PC, 5 months old. It has a multiple CPU Pentium 4 3.4g and 1gig ram On nine boots out of ten it will hang as soon as it gets p
EwenApr-02-07 11:01 AM
by Ewen
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Dual Core Roundup April 2007 [View all]
Xbit labs has a nice compilation of mainstream dual core AMD and Intel processor prices and tests. Good information showing the strengths of each and
AllynApr-02-07 09:19 AM
by mickster
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Mouse moving to the corner of the screen [View all]
I have a Toshiba TECRA9000 laptop and occationally the mouse pointer will automatically move to the upper right hand corner of the screen. I believe i
Victor2112Apr-02-07 08:26 AM
by basa48
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Apr 1, 2007 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 25 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.ClearSearch.112 Delf.545 Dialer.202 DN
Randy_BellApr-02-07 03:29 AM0

Program :osloader [View all]
I have installed a second hard drive which seems to work. I can access it as drive "D" and work from it. Since the computer boots to drive "C" I would
don sApr-02-07 12:41 AM
by LilJoe
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RE: Program :osloader
Apr 02nd 2007
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upgrade PC with a windows vista install [View all]
My computer keeps locking up and crashing. I have mainly 5 year old hardware. I have newer hard drives and want to keep those. i believe that if I
bobsmith13Apr-01-07 06:22 PM
by Shelly
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nasty scan [View all]
I have several scans for various critters which seem to be quite effective. Problem is that some take quite a while to do their magic. Is there a free
EdHartApr-01-07 06:06 PM
by Shelly
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shopping for new hardware [View all]
I have not upgraded my computer since the fall of 2002. It has about had it. I want to build a new one. Dont need hard drives. however, since the C
bobsmith13Apr-01-07 06:04 PM
by ablib
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Forum time problem [View all]
Is anyone else having issues with the timestamp on the forum? Since we shifted to DST all posts are stamped an hour too early. I don't remember this h
JohnnyRebApr-01-07 05:32 PM
by Shelly
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Windows xp Restore Point questions... [View all]
HI I'm using Win Xp Pro and I've only ever needed to use Restore Points twice. Both times it didn't work well for me. I have a few questions for th
EmanApr-01-07 03:33 PM
by Hank52
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RE: Windows xp Restore Point questions...
Apr 01st 2007
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Vista's Default Services [View all]
Someone a while ago posted this Link to help with Vista's Services and I am reposting it for those that want thier services back to their Default. All
jmcApr-01-07 03:03 PM
by jmc
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Mar 31, 2007 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 70 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.BHO.172 Adware.D elf.115 Adware.Soft omat
Randy_BellApr-01-07 06:04 AM0

Roxio Sonic DLA driver error with Dell Windows Vista [View all]
Some of you may have seen the warning from Dell or other Windows Vista systems about a Sonic DLA driver being blocked. According to Roxio, the warning
AllynApr-01-07 02:50 AM
by Allyn
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RE: Roxio Sonic DLA driver error with Dell Windows Vist...
Mar 23rd 2007
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Vista Ultimate ? [View all]
A few questions on Vista Ultimate. 1) When I get Microsoft's Vista Ultimate, I will do a clean install. Reading "Windows Vista for Dummies" on pag
TV Man 436 163Mar-31-07 06:16 PM
by TV Man 436 163
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Is there an advantage in going to WXP Pro 64 bit? [View all]
Anything I should know concerning the possible upgrade to WindowsXP Pro 64bit from WindowsXP Pro? Is it "better"? Any limits on software? I found a
zeicoMar-31-07 04:49 PM
by zeico
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Trojan or what? [View all]
Sudden my screen was hijacked by a program that bears several names, it just pops up on the screen and multiply itself dozen of times. The first time
wteoMar-31-07 03:56 PM
by Dave101
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Mar 25th 2007
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Anti-virus software: Changed from CA EZ to AVAST - help... [View all]
I'd used Avast in the past but switched at some point for a free offer. Became tired each year trying to find a free/cheap offer so I switched back
EmanMar-31-07 03:46 PM
by jmc
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RE: Anti-virus software: Changed from CA EZ to AVAST - ...
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Windows Punto [View all]
I saw it on someone's machine. what exactly is it? :rolleyes: is it better/worse than xp sp2? thnx
minacrossMar-31-07 03:25 PM
by Grogan
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Registered versions of Anti Spyware programs [View all]
Do registered versions of Superantispyware and others have a subscription date that has to be re-newed like Norton, or once you buy, it you can use it
EdMar-31-07 08:10 AM
by Ianw
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Mar 30, 2007 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 22 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.PurityScan.365 A dware.SystemSave.100 Ag
Randy_BellMar-31-07 06:47 AM0

Picture Problem [View all]
A guy from work has a CD full of pictures that his wife took in Mexico. They transferred them from the camera to the computer with the cable you get
uffbrosMar-31-07 05:01 AM
by emes
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Vista doesn't like some mouse cursors [View all]
Apparently there is a problem with some animated cursors crashing Vista. Story here. http://www.betan ews.com/article/Vist a_Can_Be_Taken_Down_ by_an
Larry SMar-31-07 03:21 AM
by DJC
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I need some help with ICS [View all]
I'm trying to help a friend set up ICS in his business. He has two Dell computers. ONe of them is older and is running Windows 98SE. This one will
LennyMar-31-07 12:50 AM
by Ttech
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Mar 31st 2007
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New Version of SandBoxie 2.80 [View all]
There's a new version of Sandboxie for anyone using it. Released 18 March 2007. Download Page. http://www. sandboxie.com/index. php?DownloadSan
Hank52Mar-30-07 09:43 PM
by Hank52
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A Quick Peer To Peer File Transfer Program? [View all]
I am transfering video files that are around 250 meg, and I was wondering if there is a program that I could use to do this. The ones in the various
DOHMar-30-07 09:00 PM
by CSun
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Open Office.org 2.2 Released [View all]
Version 2.2 of the free Open Office.org suite has been released. http://www.openo ffice.org/ The download link is pretty slow as I imagine they
Larry SMar-30-07 06:15 PM
by Pcqandaman
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Microsoft Security Advisory (935423) [View all]
Vulnerab ility in Windows Animated Cursor Handling Published: March 29, 2007 Microsoft is investigating new public reports of attacks e
npmclMar-30-07 05:16 PM
by Shelly
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RE: Microsoft Security Advisory (935423)
Mar 30th 2007
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Gadgets for Windows Vista Sidebar [View all]
A few of these are interesting. http ://www.eweek.com/art icle2/0,1895,2109362 ,00.asp?kc=EWEWEMNL0 33007EP36D
ShellyMar-30-07 03:41 PM0

A Warning about IE7 beta 2 emails [View all]
From F-Secure: Time and again, we have always advised users that it is a good practice to keep your software applications updated. Howeve
CompPeteMar-30-07 03:26 PM
by DJC
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HP Color LaserJet 4650 issues - bad/distorted colors ..... [View all]
Hi everyone: Trying to diagnose a problem with an HP color LaserJet 4650 printer in the Mac lab. The printer has been doing a great job, but in
AuctorEcclesiaeMar-30-07 03:15 PM
by Ttech
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