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You Vista May be Crippled [View all]
Here is Big Bill's plan for pirated Vista: (hope you can log in) http://www.ny times.com/2006/10/05 /technology/05soft.h tml
wteoOct-06-06 05:50 PM
by wteo
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Soundcard problems [View all]
For the past few days, I have been unable to use soundcard external or internal. In device manager i am getting no errors(!) so i am assuming devices
elmcityOct-06-06 05:50 PM
by Ttech
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Busy Patch Tuesday looms [View all]
October' s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's monthly security update, will see the release of 11 security updates, some of which are critical.....
npmclOct-06-06 05:13 PM
by DavyWavy
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Mouse & Keyboard Don't Respond in Normal Mode (But Does... [View all]
Hello all- big problem here. I have a Acer Aspire laptop running on Windows XP Home. 2 days ago I rebooted the machine & then the problem starte
jontwatkinsOct-06-06 04:39 PM
by CompPete
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SpyBot update Oct6 [View all]
Available now 2006-10-06 Adware + WorldToStartBV.AdTec h2005 Hijacker + CoolWWWSearch Keylogger + Ardamax Malware + Smitfraud-C. (4) + Err
ChariOct-06-06 03:51 PM
by Bob H
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RAM upgrade [View all]
I need a RAM upgrade, can someone explain the difference between these two I found? [link:www.cr ucial.com/store/MPar tspecs.Asp?mtbpoid=C EA6C116A5CA73
CompPeteOct-06-06 02:55 PM
by Shelly
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Thinking of trying Internet Exporer 7 [View all]
I got the idea after seeing Dave's posting on 'Staying with XP'. I'm not going to rush out and get Vista, right away. Anyway, I was hoping to get some
StevehikerOct-06-06 02:47 PM
by Stevehiker
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Windows Script Control not working [View all]
How to do repair Windows Script Control? Everytime I run apps that require it, it says it cannot load the Windows Script Control OCX. That I need to
ModifincOct-06-06 02:00 PM
by SteveYandl
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I just lost all my email [View all]
I got a popup message asking if I wanted to compress my email to gain space. I anwered yes, and it deleted all my in basket and out basket messages.
bobboOct-06-06 12:41 PM
by Stevehiker
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Oct 5, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 61 new trojan definitions: Obfu scated.109 Rbot.120 3 SDBot.813 Trojan Down
Randy_BellOct-06-06 11:50 AM0

Contact Administrator? [View all]
Trying to use the Setup Internet Connection Wizard under Win98 but I get a message that " I'm restricted from running" it and I should contact the Sys
Jim FisherOct-06-06 03:09 AM
by CompPete
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Automated way of ticking a box! [View all]
Evening all. Hoping there is a simple solution to this. At work I have a wireless network for using my laptop. At home I have a wireless network fo
cameronashawOct-06-06 02:03 AM
by _Chewy_
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Son's PC won't recognize Cameras [View all]
I don't understand it. When I plug my camera or his camera into my pc using USB the cameras show up as a mass storage device like an additional hardd
DROct-05-06 10:52 PM
by Ttech
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Processor fried [View all]
I ugraded a Gateway Profile 3 computer to a PIII 1 ghz. It worked great. What happened is the metal clip holding the heatsink down broke and the proce
jmcOct-05-06 10:48 PM
by jmc
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Dual monitor video card suggestions [View all]
I need suggestions for a dual monitor video card. It doesn't need to be a high-end card by any means. This is a work computer, so the applications are
CompPeteOct-05-06 07:28 PM
by Ttech
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Intel to buy nVidia? [View all]
Intel to buy nVidia? Dylan McGrath (10/04/2006 5:13 PM EDT) URL: http://www.eetimes.c om/showArticle.jhtml ?articleID=193104543 SAN FRANCIS
ShellyOct-05-06 06:19 PM0

Macromedia projector problem..Nevermind I fixed it. [View all]
Hi i have 3 games that use macromedia that crash after a couple of minutes... the error is IML32.dll.. I've had this problem several times in
tominator1946Oct-05-06 05:03 PM
by uffbros
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How to add Remote Registry to WinXP SP2 Services?? [View all]
I have 3 WinXP Pro SP2 computers on a SOHO LAN. I wish to use one as the Console machine and deploy patches to the other 2 machines. All computers can
chlewisOct-05-06 03:45 PM
by CompPete
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Can't get to internet with Verizon DSL [View all]
My daughter is the manager of the local postal credit union. This AM she had an electrician come in and install an electrical outlet. In the process
cashtonhOct-05-06 02:38 PM
by therube
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Email Capacity [View all]
One of the computers in my office was having some issues yesterday and it turns out that she had thousands of old emails in outlook and that was what
amaOct-05-06 02:19 PM
by Ttech
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Fdisk without a floppy drive? [View all]
I'm going to reformat and reinstall win98 on an old NEC laptop..it doesn't have a floppy but it does have a working CD drive..can someone tell me how
Jim FisherOct-05-06 02:12 PM
by therube
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New Hosts File Available [View all]
I know we have some members that use this so I thought I would post an FYI. Updated 09-27-06 http://w ww.mvps.org/winhelp2 002/hosts.htm
_Chewy_Oct-05-06 12:51 PM
by Crockett
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Image in OE as attachment and embedded [View all]
Hello, When I send an e-mail with, as an attachment, an image, the recipient receives that image as a file in the attachment location. A friend of
NolusOct-05-06 12:50 PM
by KJT
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Do’s and dont’s before making an image [View all]
Hi, What are do’s and dont’s before making an image (with Ghost or True Image) of your OS (WinXPPro) partition? What actions to take, which progr
NolusOct-05-06 12:36 PM
by Nolus
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Dell Latitude D800 Battery [View all]
I have a Dell Latitude D800 model laptop and it doesn't seem to be holding a charge. When I check the battery charge on the battery only 3 lights sho
ArtOct-05-06 11:55 AM
by Art
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TrojanHunter 4.6 Ruleset Update - Oct 4, 2006 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset is available. This update adds at least 41 new trojan definitions: Agen t.851 Agent.850 BH O.103 Hupigon.524 PoeB
Randy_BellOct-05-06 09:43 AM0

Acrobat Reader: unable to extract the embedded font [View all]
My wife is having trouble with a pdf file that she opened from the internet. When I click on it, and it opens it, it says unable to extract the embed
ModifincOct-05-06 12:23 AM
by Modifinc
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Vista to Take Hard Stand Against Piracy [View all]
Vista to Take Hard Stand Against Piracy Oct 4, 9:20 AM (ET) By ALLISON LINN SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s forthcoming Windows Vista
ShellyOct-04-06 11:41 PM
by Shelly
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Exclusive: Here Comes Windows Vista RC2 [View all]
Exclusive: Here Comes Windows Vista RC2 October 02, 2006 From:- http://www.windows itpro.com/Articles/I ndex.cfm?ArticleID=9 3715&feed=rss&subj=0
IanwOct-04-06 10:39 PM
by OldRay
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microsoft virtual pc [View all]
hi...i've installed and configured the ms virtual pc and it works quite well...i've done so in order to test programs before installing them on my "re
caper256Oct-04-06 08:54 PM0
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