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Is this Windows XP SP2 ? [View all]
I ordered Windows XP SP2 OEM Home Edition from New Egg and it arrived today. I intend to install it on my wifes computer after making a few hardward u
EdFeb-02-07 10:30 PM
by Ed
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Any scripts to change system folder names? [View all]
Like the one you chose during setup? In user acounts if you change the name it will change on welcome screen & start menu only. I want to change it in
Dave101Feb-02-07 10:04 PM
by Ttech
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NIS 2007 Firewall [View all]
I was trying to troubleshoot network problems for a customer today and had a run in with the horrible configuration options for NIS 2007 Firewall.
TtechFeb-02-07 09:55 PM
by Ttech
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SpyBot Update 2007-02-02 [View all]
2007-02-02 Malware + Cimuz + ErrorSafe ++ MalwareAlarm ++ MrAntispy ++ MySpyProtector ++ PestCapture + Smitfraud-C. + Smitfraud-C.Toolbar8 88 (2) ++
baloFeb-02-07 08:19 PM
by giseuda
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Where do I find a good tool to replace lost/forgotten P... [View all]
I need a logon username and password utility to logon a WinXP Pro system. I have a few names and passwords I have tried, but so far no luck. I have s
chlewisFeb-02-07 07:26 PM
by therube
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Kaspersky Antivirus major update [View all]
Kaspersky Labs has released a major update for Kaspersky Antivirus today . . . version 6.02.614. This update, MP2, addresses several bug fixes and
PilgrimFeb-02-07 07:00 PM
by Bob H
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Beware Super Bowl site hacked, seeded with exploits [View all]
Websense® Security Labs™ has discovered that the official website of Dolphin Stadium has been compromised with malicious code. The Dolphin Stadium
jujet84Feb-02-07 06:52 PM0

Disabling & configuring UAC in Vista. [View all]
Following on from a previous post when I said I got into Vista I wasn't in vista then but I am now. If you don't know what you are doing, then DON'T
IanwFeb-02-07 06:45 PM
by therube
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How a Hard Drive Works [View all]
Interesting video of a drive with a transparent cover. http://www.fugly .com/videos/4424/how -a-hard-drive-works. html
AllynFeb-02-07 05:58 PM
by Les
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Favorites folder Vista [View all]
Where is favorites folder in Vista so I can tranfer my favorites I saved into it
DJCFeb-02-07 05:38 PM
by DJC
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Frusting issue with USB ... [View all]
Hello everyone - Am having an issue with extending the range on a couple USB devices. I purchased some USB extension cables for a printer and a
AuctorEcclesiaeFeb-02-07 05:11 PM
by AuctorEcclesiae
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Copy Shortcut not working - Resolved [View all]
I am going on the assumption, that the "Copy Shortcut" item in the IE7 context menu is a default feature. http://w ww.pcqanda.com/dc/us er_files2/190
PilgrimFeb-02-07 05:06 PM0

Signature placement isn't being moved on posts [View all]
Ok, originally when I joined PC911>PCQandA, I had typed my name and have had to make sure that whenever I do a Post/reply, etc., that I click once abo
ilona53Feb-02-07 04:48 PM
by ilona53
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What's the status of Windows 2000 with the Vista releas... [View all]
My daughter is talking about buying a "refurbished" computer with Windows 2000 Pro on it...any good? She's trying to save money...
DavyWavyFeb-02-07 03:34 PM
by DavyWavy
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Vmware and Vista [View all]
I have an academic version of XP Pro. (Before anyone jumps on me it was purchased legitimately at an educational institution and NOT online from some
peterbFeb-02-07 02:47 PM
by Shelly
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Microsoft Confirms Vista Upgrade Limitations (Updated w... [View all]
Microsoft Confirms Vista Upgrade Limitations (Updated with Workaround) Paul Thurrott / January 29, 2007 With a support note quietly posted to its
jujet84Feb-02-07 12:38 PM
by bkoenig1
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Win 2K Password [View all]
I tried a search for info on dealing with a lost Admin password, but everything I've found about creating a boot disk requires a floppy drive. My Dell
md2lgykFeb-02-07 12:18 PM
by md2lgyk
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SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 Update [View all]
SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 Latest: 02/01/07 Changes: 38 Entries
baloFeb-02-07 11:50 AM
by paparalph
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Norton Sonar Technology [View all]
I just ran live update and see it downloaded the new SONAR addition under "Crimeware". Doesn't seem to have any ill effect on my puter so far.
Larry SFeb-02-07 11:49 AM
by Larry S
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WMPlayer9 won't play .cda from burned cd [View all]
I have several cds that I have burned using Nero Express. These are .mp3 that I burned last year and now I want to be able to put those songs back ont
ilona53Feb-02-07 11:13 AM
by ilona53
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AVG Antivirus 7.5 [View all]
I have ran into a problem. It keeps asking me for my license. This is the free version and I don't remember getting a license for it. I have tried to
jeffro94Feb-02-07 06:03 AM
by Benewah
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Recovery Console Question (No Probs) [View all]
During the process of using the recovery console in XP one is asked to type in the Administrator password. I've ran into several situations where the
peterbFeb-02-07 04:00 AM
by peterb
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Feb 1, 2007 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 55 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.2Search.109 Adwa re.NaviPromo.145 Ad ware
Randy_BellFeb-02-07 01:53 AM0

System Font [View all]
Intel C2D CPU on 965RYCK m'bd. Samsung 740N 17" LCD Monitor.Resolution 1280x768 Installe d WinXP Home. The system font seems to be very thin and sp
thiriFeb-01-07 10:35 PM
by Tufenuf
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Screwy Recurring Printer Problem [View all]
This began happening about a month ago. Every time I turn on my computer (running WinXP Pro), it says that it has found new hardware: the printer t
spencercatFeb-01-07 08:54 PM
by spencercat
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Vista upgrade workarounnd [View all]
Looks like there is a workaround for the Vista upgrade clean install - http://www.daily tech.com/Workaround+ Discovered+For+Clean +Install+With+Vista
GlennFeb-01-07 08:00 PM
by Mark099
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Compaq modem ? [View all]
Ok, I know this old guy that has an old Compaq Deskpro EN computer, it's a 1 Ghz processor with 256mb ram, and is running XP actually quite well, my
Mike1Feb-01-07 07:40 PM
by Shelly
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Problem Reinstalling Office 2000 [View all]
My pc had two hard drives. MS Office was installed on the slave, drive E:. I uninstalled it and have physically removed the second drive. Now when
md2lgykFeb-01-07 06:49 PM
by md2lgyk
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Do you leave the printer on all the time... [View all]
or turn it off every night? I just a new HP Laserjet printer from my very nice son, and I'm not sure how much power it uses. I used to turn my old
DavyWavyFeb-01-07 06:24 PM
by MSU
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Mechanical PC Problem [View all]
HP DV4000. Laptop freezes when pressure is on the back plate, works when there isn't pressure. It freezes, I use the arrow key to try to move a line i
smile2Feb-01-07 06:11 PM
by LilJoe
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