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Cannot open page error [View all]
Every time I restart my pc I get a message telling me windows cannot open dat 557.tmp file. What is this file and why is my pc doing this? Thanking
LindseyOct-05-04 12:49 PM
by Lindsey
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History is gone [View all]
When I click on the History button I only see the day before- today is Tuesday and only Monday shows in the window.
jjerryOct-05-04 12:30 PM
by jbmcmillan
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Can't right-click in my other WinXP account [View all]
I just made my 5th account in WinXP and the first problem I encountered is that I can't right-click on anything in my Start Menu. Because of this, I c
MieleOct-05-04 12:07 PM
by Miele
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Is there a PHP editor like Dreamweaver? [View all]
Hi, For a non-professional like myself, I find Frontpage and dreamweaver very helpful in creating html pages. Is there a PHP- like editor? I need de
hasmosOct-05-04 08:56 AM
by catcando
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computer gives 2 startup options? [View all]
just finished building my new rig. installed xp, but realized i wanted to make the partion bigger. tried to reinstall xp. would not let me. just got b
harsaphesOct-05-04 08:29 AM
by rache111
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error message [View all]
i am new here and i need help please.First i have to tell you that before all my problems started i did not changed my computer settings.The computer
felicia22Oct-05-04 08:15 AM
by atj01
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cannot open exe, reg,... files [View all]
My spare laptop is running on Windows ME. Files that are in EXE format can't be opened, some of them turns into LNK files. I can run my computer, In
repl1caOct-05-04 07:53 AM0

MS Word 2002 slower opening after SP2 [View all]
Hi Folks - I installed XP SP2 several weeks ago and word documents are opening MUCH slower now. A friend has aslo noticed this change. Anyone else
AZEricOct-05-04 05:32 AM
by KJT
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Lost Internet Explorer Icon [View all]
A friend has lost his IE icon from the desktop. How can this be restored? I am not referring to the IE shortcut to IE.exe but the icon that allows f
cashtonhOct-05-04 03:39 AM
by Darren
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Asus motherboard and Sempron CPU help [View all]
I'm new to this so please be gentle with me. I am putting together a computer for my boyfriend, I'm using an Asus A7V8X-MX SE-UAYOZ motherboard wit
Serenity2004Oct-05-04 03:35 AM
by LilJoe
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Transferring files between PCs [View all]
I am trying to transfer files from a Windows 98 PC to a Windows XP PC. I followed the instructions that I found on this site titled "Transferring Fil
wwwombatOct-05-04 03:20 AM
by phpguru
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Slow Browser [View all]
Hello All, My browser is extremely slow-IE 6.0,WIN98.I just got it back from getting serviced.I have plenty of hd space,almost half free-h
friscofOct-05-04 03:19 AM
by Ttech
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XPSP2 Upgrade Was A Piece Of Cake. [View all]
I can't believe how easy, fast and unhassled the installation of SP2 was just now. I didn't actually time it, but, it didn't take more than fifteen mi
SidOct-05-04 03:00 AM
by DJC
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Microsoft extends SP2 to Windows XP Embedded [View all]
http://www.vnunet. com/news/1158528 ~Justin
JustinOct-05-04 01:49 AM0

my dsl modem sync light stsrdts blinking [View all]
I am serviced by earthlink with a dsl line which I've attached to a 4 port Linksys router. About once per week, I notice that the 2nd light on the dsl
mesmd1Oct-05-04 12:51 AM
by Sid
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OE Compact Messages [View all]
Suddenly I am getting the following message concerning compacting my OE messages. How do I get it to stop appearing? ht tp://www.pcqanda.com /dc
baloOct-05-04 12:36 AM
by Maggie
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What happened to my settings? [View all]
I just replaced my hard drive and clean installed Windows XP SP2 and then all my programs. Everything went well and then I discovered the following:
sterno37Oct-05-04 12:27 AM
by sterno37
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Anybody need a list of Links [View all]
Anybody need a list of Links to helpfull places? Don't blame me if some don't work. http://www. ctctv.org/CTCCompute r_Help.html Ken: :-)
Hank52Oct-05-04 12:09 AM
by therube
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how to choose the right memory for new board [View all]
I am building a new computer and I need help reading the DDM memory. I don't kow how to pick out the memory for these new boards if Iam using DDM. I
sheba517Oct-05-04 12:09 AM
by Allyn
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Spurious "removable" partition [View all]
I am running Win XP on an Intel PIII, 600 MHz platform with 256 MB of RAM and 30 GB of HDD (primary) and 30 GB of HDD (secondary). Wh en I click
aelarsonOct-04-04 11:35 PM
by aelarson
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Which of these is important? [View all]
And which are used to encourage buying the "all-in-one" driver downloader? Whoop s! Having problems with the attachment. Okay, here goes......
DavyWavyOct-04-04 11:28 PM
by therube
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Full/not full partition [View all]
I have a partition that I use for imaging and store two images of my primary partition. I used to be able to delete the oldest image, then immediatel
bobboOct-04-04 11:23 PM
by bobbo
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Links Bar [View all]
Can Some one tell me if you can display the Links Bar under the Address Bar on IE? I know to see what is in the links all I have to do is click on it,
PauliezOct-04-04 11:19 PM
by therube
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new computer questions [View all]
My brother-in-law owns a Mail Boxes Etc(UPS Store)& I have been helping him out for the last couple weeks. The computer we use for doing the UPS ship
John M.Oct-04-04 11:01 PM
by Duane
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Do phone lines in surge protector work even if strip no... [View all]
I have a battery backup/surge protector with phone in/out connections. We had a very severe electric storm roll thru here a couple of nights age and
DenimQuilterOct-04-04 10:36 PM
by LilJoe
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Oct 04th 2004
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Another long time issued related to rounded cables [View all]
I have always had issues with one computer using an Abit KT7A Raid mobo that seemed to be fixed for a day or so and then would crop up again. There a
paulrOct-04-04 10:24 PM
by paulr
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ME clean install. [View all]
Hope you all can give me some insight. I havn't had to use forums much in the past, just lucky I guess but could use some insight on this delima.
roadkingOct-04-04 10:18 PM
by therube
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Windows Explorer Problem [View all]
I'm having problems with Windows Explorer freezing up on me when ever I copy or move a file of any kind from one partition to another. It doesn't hap
Cindy5663Oct-04-04 09:45 PM
by therube
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Networking problem [View all]
Let's see if I can explain the current situation without causing even more confusion! hahaha I have two XP machines that are connected by a crossov
PilgrimOct-04-04 09:23 PM
by Pilgrim
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Excell Workbook help [View all]
Folks I am pretty new to excell. I am useing excel 2003. I am trying to just make a simple workbo
garbruOct-04-04 09:16 PM
by garbru
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