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returning ad box thanks Randy Bell [View all]
I took randy's sugestion and ran spy-bot and it cleaned up my files--but. I keep getting the Ad-microsoft Internet Explorer box each time I log off
kingerswaNov-25-04 08:56 PM
by LilJoe
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TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-25 [View all]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! An updated TrojanHunter ruleset, containing 25022 ruleset entries, is available. This update adds 36 new trojan defini
ahulettNov-25-04 08:41 PM
by Bob H
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RE: TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-25
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Firefox question [View all]
I have my home page set to an html file on my PC. It works fine when I first open Firefox, but if I open a new tab it opens
Paul DNov-25-04 05:41 PM
by Sid
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Registery fiddling [View all]
I guess like many I'm afraid of altering any Registry setting: * I've used "free download" readers to test; * I've purchased a couple of applicati
DAVO40Nov-25-04 03:39 PM
by Randy_Bell
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RE: Registery fiddling
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Suspended account with website.. [View all]
Hi All, I was wondering if you could please tell me what this means when visiting a website and you receive this page: This Account Has Been
Kiwi2022Nov-25-04 02:59 PM
by Bellcrest
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computer keeps shutting down [View all]
my computer keeps shutting down about every 30 minutes. the video card is very hot but it has three tiny fans, I took the cover off and put the giant
trifleNov-25-04 02:02 PM
by trifle
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Windows ME and repair/re-install [View all]
My Sis-in-law was given a PII 350 with 128 ram , working floppy and CD. With extensive fiddling she has managed to corrupt the system.To repair she
VijayNov-25-04 09:24 AM
by Vijay
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RE: Windows ME and repair/re-install
Nov 23rd 2004
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Can I change Logon name without reinstalling XP? [View all]
Hi, I am hoping someone here can save me the time and trouble of reinstalling XP! Briefly, I had to reformat and reinstall software for my boss,
rogerbidwinNov-25-04 09:15 AM
by Night_rider666
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RE: Can I change Logon name without reinstalling XP?
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Generic Host Processes for Win32 Services [View all]
I've asked this question once before with other questions but got little input. I'm now trying again. I'm running XP SP2 and free ZA. Shortly after go
npmclNov-25-04 09:12 AM
by Randy_Bell
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Thunderbird [View all]
Hi, I have been trying out Thundebird for the last few days or so. I found that it slowed down the comp,it took much longer to load than OE and
VijayNov-25-04 04:55 AM
by Pacific
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Creating a blank slate [View all]
Windows XP HomeED. I want to reformat my 'new' harddrive and leave it 'an empty vessel', for a 'clean' install of XP. I used Western Digitals Lifeguar
StevehikerNov-25-04 02:16 AM
by Stevehiker
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Nov 25th 2004
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programs don't show [View all]
Hi lately when i install a program it doesn't show up on my add remove programs menu..... have to uninstall from program menu...help please.
TomsterNov-25-04 02:04 AM
by Shelly
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RE: programs don't show
Nov 25th 2004
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The best way to install a HDD [View all]
Hi, There is an ongoing dispute amongst my friends as to "What is the best way to instal a new HDD?" My answer was to set the jumper to Cabl
VijayNov-25-04 01:09 AM
by Vijay
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RE: The best way to install a HDD
Nov 24th 2004
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xp won't boot/blue screen/scrolling [View all]
My friend has a compuke 5000 desktop running windows xp, and it's gone crazy. The last time she used the computer it locked up on her, so she just t
smeterryNov-24-04 11:58 PM
by smeterry
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RE: xp won't boot/blue screen/scrolling
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My Computer, Drive Icons [View all]
Hi :) I would like to change the little grey drive icons to somthing more recognizable to me, also the font color that describes them- ie: "WD120
ems_pilotNov-24-04 10:17 PM
by ems_pilot
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RE: My Computer, Drive Icons
Nov 22nd 2004
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Nov 24th 2004
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AVG Update 11-24-04 [View all]
Small one 265.4.2
HugoNov-24-04 10:15 PM
by patyson
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RE: AVG Update 11-24-04
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My computer quit and I am seeking help [View all]
I have recently purchased a used Dell and while online it just "crashed". It gave me a message that windows had encountered a problem and shutdown for
Mlford1Nov-24-04 10:11 PM
by Allyn
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RE: My computer quit and I am seeking help
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memory upgrade [View all]
I have a intel D845EBG2 motherboard with 512mb DDR333 (2700) board in one DIMM. I tried to install another 512mb ddr333 (2700) in the second DIMM slo
kingerswaNov-24-04 09:51 PM
by Allyn
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RE: memory upgrade
Nov 24th 2004
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Uninstalling Office 97 w/o having install disk [View all]
Trying to find out how to uninstall Office 97 from Win 98. The uninstall ation calls for the install disk which has been mislaid, lost, tossed out wit
RiggsNov-24-04 08:36 PM
by Riggs
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RE: Uninstalling Office 97 w/o having install disk
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Certain webpage appears differently in IE and Firefox [View all]
My friend has a website and I have always noticed how weird her layout appears to be when I use Firefox, but when I tried using IE to view it, everyth
MieleNov-24-04 06:47 PM
by Darren
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RE: Certain webpage appears differently in IE and Firef...
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Word Dot [View all]
Where do I find the Word DOT document in Word or Office 2003 I need to change the default font to and size upon opening word A search even searchin
DJCNov-24-04 05:47 PM
by SteveYandl
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RE: Word Dot
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Simple Irfanview Question [View all]
How do you reduce the file size in Irfanview? A screenshot is over 3 Mb, but I can't seem to find the option to reduce that, and PhotoDeluxe, which I
dbahnNov-24-04 05:24 PM
by npmcl
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RE: Simple Irfanview Question
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Are You A WUSsie? [View all]
http://www.microsoft .com/windowsserversy stem/wus/default.msp x
JordanNov-24-04 03:34 PM
by smellystudent
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TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-24 (2) [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset, containing 24825 ruleset entries, is available. This update adds 23 new trojan definitions: Harvester.244 Harv
Randy_BellNov-24-04 03:21 PM
by Bob H
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RE: TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-24 (2)
Nov 24th 2004
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Wireless networking [View all]
Hi, I have heard of some horror stories about identity theft and also illegal entry in some computers by hackers inspite of firewires installed. How
agbNov-24-04 03:01 PM
by Shelly
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RE: Wireless networking
Nov 21st 2004
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TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-24 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset, containing 24762 ruleset entries, is available. This update adds 9 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.CoolWebSearch.12
ahulettNov-24-04 02:53 PM
by Bob H
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RE: TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-11-24
Nov 24th 2004
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Sfc.exe and Winxp Sp2 question? [View all]
If I have to run the system file checker with sp2 will it ask me for a sp2 cd or will it ask for the original sp1 Winxp cd? I am concerned about overw
Digiti 123Nov-24-04 02:18 PM
by Digiti 123
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RE: Sfc.exe and Winxp Sp2 question?
Nov 24th 2004
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NAV update just in [View all]
Just manually got latest virus definitions for NAV dated 11/23/04 :)
adirongNov-24-04 01:51 PM
by adirong
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Cannon BJC 5000 printer driver help please [View all]
Im trying to find a driver for my BJC 5000 printer by Cannon. I need a driver for win2k. Ive checked the Cannon website and downloaded the one they
Garold99Nov-24-04 01:36 PM
by Garold99
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RE: Cannon BJC 5000 printer driver help please
Nov 24th 2004
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A Couple Of Security Items [View all]
http://news.com.com/ Java+flaw+could+lead +to+Windows%2C+Linux +attacks/2100-1002_3 -5464872.html?tag=ne fd.top http://www .download.com/Spywar e-Obstacle
JordanNov-24-04 10:31 AM0
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