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Tech term for heat sink pad..... [View all]
Is there any such item.AMD used to supply or probably still does supply these with a new CPU.However while cleaning out my old comp I had to reseat th
VijayDec-30-06 04:15 PM
by Shelly
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Nero 7 Ultra Edition Enhanced [View all]
I just installed Nero 7 Ultra Edition Enhanced from the DVD disk. InCD would not install no mater how many times I installed and reinstalled the pro
TV Man 436 163Dec-30-06 03:34 PM
by Chickenman
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router [View all]
Could someone recommend a reliable descent DSL/Cable router with a 4 port switch. Also cheap. Thanks.
shortguyDec-30-06 03:13 PM
by Bob H
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Internet acting goofy? [View all]
Anyone else having problems surfing around? For example, try Yahoo. Even having problems getting into PCQandA. Switched DNS servers and things only
AcadiaDec-30-06 02:23 PM
by Acadia
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Swelling Installed Base Brings Challenges to Microsoft [View all]
Swelling Installed Base Brings Challenges to Microsoft By Peter Galli December 27, 2006 News Analysis: Getting the company's large installed
ShellyDec-30-06 02:17 PM
by Larry S
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network two xp comps [View all]
hi to you all as i had all the components to try and network my two xp machines already in my house, i have set them up as follows, a network card in
yorkybarDec-30-06 01:13 PM
by Ttech
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SpyBot S&D Update [View all]
New definitions out. 2006-12-29 Adware + NSIS Media Extension Hijacker ++ PartyPoker Malware + ErrorSafe + PSW.WOW + Smitfraud-C. (3) + Sy
baloDec-30-06 12:44 PM
by Vijay
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Can't open email links in Firefox V2 (& V1.5) [View all]
I had this problem with the V1.5's and now it's in V2.0.0.1 I have tried and tried to get links in emails in my email program, Pocomail 4.1 to open
IanwDec-30-06 08:19 AM
by Ianw
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 29, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 80 new trojan definitions: Agen t.1061 Agent.1060 Agent.1059 Agent.10 58
Randy_BellDec-30-06 03:50 AM0

Dell Laptop question [View all]
We have a Dell Inspiron 1000 laptop. A while back the prong where you plug the dc jack into the laptop in order to charge the battery and run it off
rtgentryDec-30-06 01:29 AM
by rtgentry
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FREE Graphics software [View all]
Anyone who takes plenty of photos with a digital camera may want to check this out. Enjoy, DC at http://www.vic man.net/vicmangofree .htm http:
DCatDec-30-06 12:19 AM
by FHORNLEGHORN
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Cooling Mats [View all]
Hi All, I have a Dell 9300 laptop, and there are times it gets pretty warm underneath. A friend said I should get a cooling mat, that it would he
NixwayDec-30-06 12:17 AM
by JP
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BAK files [View all]
Last nite when I ran Disk Cleanup I found a bunch of files in recycle bin with a BAK extension. I've already deleted them so they are long gone; bu
trapperDec-29-06 10:06 PM
by Pcqandaman
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System Restore has disappeared! [View all]
How do I restore my System Restore icon back to the System Tools folder? I mean I can still access it from the Help & Support area. But i'd like it ba
HAWK99GTDec-29-06 08:11 PM
by Tufenuf
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Can't Open/Delete registry keys & problem with YM 8.1 [View all]
i've been having a problem with Yahoo Messenger 8.1 since this morning. it wouldn't start no matter what i do. i've uninstalled and installed it sever
Agent JDec-29-06 05:22 PM
by Agent J
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3 harddrives [View all]
Hi guys. My new hardrive for the old emachines should be here next week and I was wondering: I'm going to take the new one and put in the restore cds
shortguyDec-29-06 01:01 PM
by Bob H
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 28, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 76 new trojan definitions: Adware.180Solution s.144 Agent.1055 D elf.486
Randy_BellDec-29-06 08:59 AM0

Power Supply Unit Question [View all]
My current PSU is dying and I need to replace it. But I have a few questions first. What is the difference between ATX12V v2.0 and ATX12V v2.2? Could
BanthapoodooDec-29-06 01:44 AM
by Garold99
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Switching back to dialup from cable [View all]
I reformatted a friend's computer who was on dial-up with Bell Sympatico. I have cable so I connected through my network and downloaded all updates to
LogeDec-29-06 01:40 AM
by pav78
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Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite [View all]
I have two PC's with WinXP and using Symantec Antivirus/Firewall Corporate Edition and run Spybot and Adaware regularly as well as the other updates.
jeff_connorsDec-29-06 12:38 AM0

Does Partition Magic 8 work with XP and Linux? [View all]
All critical XP patches installed? I want to delete my Win98 partition and increase my XP and Linux partitions to make it a dual boot and not a tripl
gdt3822Dec-29-06 12:06 AM
by paulr
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Question on NOD32 email protection (Grogan?) [View all]
I installed the NOD AV program. Everything went well, but I noticed that it doesn't seem to scan my email either in or out as NAV and AVG did. The s
paulrDec-28-06 08:50 PM
by Grogan
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Satellite TV on your PC, is this for real? [View all]
I was told about this by a friend of mine who wanted to try it. Supposidly you can buy this software for anywhere from $40 to $60, load it and receive
jockopaDec-28-06 07:43 PM
by jockopa
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Should I change to a Serial ATA Drive? [View all]
Hi Everyone, I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a safe and joyous New Year. It is the time of year when I usually wonder
rogerbidwinDec-28-06 06:32 PM
by rogerbidwin
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Random re-booting/Memtest errors? [View all]
My computer was restarting randomly and unexpectedly so I disabled the auto-restart function to see what the error was. When it crashed again, I got
chriskderDec-28-06 02:11 PM
by Shelly
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Does this sound like a virus problem? [View all]
My aunt's PC is having a problem. Last Friday when I was using it, everything frozen up all of a sudden. Nothing responded, the mouse pointer wouldn
hklfDec-28-06 11:58 AM
by tenbeers47
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Drive letter changes on DVD drive [View all]
I have designated Y and Z as the drive letters of my DVD RW and DVD respectively. Drive Z frequently changes to K by itself (HD drives are C thru J).
bobboDec-28-06 11:43 AM
by mike666
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Defragmenting problems... [View all]
Hi guys! I have tried a lot of times defragmenting my computer. Whether I use Windows' or Auslogics defragment, the process just stops. I mean, it
g_palopeDec-28-06 11:20 AM
by Night_rider666
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new mobo still no post..:-( [View all]
Well I got my new computer built with out a hitch, and went back to trying to figure out what's wrong with this old computer I've been working on. I
DenbeauDec-28-06 09:44 AM
by Denbeau
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Dec 27, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 94 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.BargainBuddy.121 Adware.BHO.147 Age nt.1
Randy_BellDec-28-06 09:23 AM0
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