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Tom's VGA Charts IV [View all]
Just released. http:// graphics.tomshardwar e.com/graphic/200410 04/index.html
AllynNov-08-04 05:50 AM
by Allyn
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CPU temperature [View all]
During certain games, my CPU temperature skyrockets. What can I do to help this?
proteinNov-08-04 05:23 AM
by protein
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Prefetch Problems [View all]
Hey guys I have had problems with XP recently, in the Prefetch file is NUTPS.exe and it is placing a large strain on my cpu usage. It executes with In
driftspec300zxNov-08-04 12:59 AM
by Randy_Bell
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is there a way........(windows install.......).. [View all]
I was wondering if there is a way to make windows install without me sitting there. I'd like it to not ask me to click OK or Yes/options for everythi
dmx11523Nov-08-04 12:14 AM
by JP
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cold heat soldering [View all]
I've been hearing and reading about these new cordless soldering irons which heat only the tip. Supposedly quick to heat and very efficient. It soun
DannyNov-08-04 12:13 AM
by TV Man 436 163
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Update my bios or not? [View all]
Hi all This computer has more or less a year old and everything is working well. But I know there is an update to my bios, should I install it or no
fredlNov-08-04 12:00 AM
by D. Manley
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PCI Video Card [View all]
I'm hoping this hasn't been asked a million times already, I didn't see it in my search..so anyways, here's my question: I was wondering if anyone co
crmNov-07-04 11:53 PM
by MaxMinMike
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Nov 07th 2004
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why does MS Fax Service need to access the net? Also... [View all]
Just curious, why does the MS fax service need to access the internet? ZoneAlarm notifies me of this and I don't like things access the net when not
EmanNov-07-04 11:09 PM
by Horatio
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PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED _AREA [View all]
Hi, I get this message when trying to install windows XP onto my computer. At the bottom of the page is this fault line. *** STOP: 0x00000050 (0xFFFF
Marksc1234Nov-07-04 10:48 PM
by KJT
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Nov 07th 2004
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Weird Internet Connection Problem (long) [View all]
Hi everyone. Wow, it's been a long time since I've been here, but now I have a problem that I can't solve so I figured I'd throw it out to the smartes
smeterryNov-07-04 09:41 PM
by smeterry
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NTFS vs Fat 32 [View all]
Since my OS is Win XP Pro I recently used Partition Magic 8 to convert my files to NTFS from FAT 32. According to my best information this is the pre
cashtonhNov-07-04 07:33 PM
by cashtonh
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Need Help Finding a Driver [View all]
Helped a friend do a clean reinstall of Windows XP Home on a Dell 4600. Everything is working good except there is a yellow exclamation in Device Mana
ArleneB61401Nov-07-04 03:42 PM
by Maggie
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Questions for Ad-Aware Experts [View all]
I have installed Ad-Aware SE 1.05 as I know I need to clean stuff up b/4 installing SP-2. I have run Ad-Aware and it shows me there are 213 New Criti
ross64Nov-07-04 02:36 PM
by Ttech
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something changed 2000 pro -stuttering in two areas [View all]
Yesterday this unit worked without flaw. Today I started it and got an aplication error svchost.exe In the details it states something like this
etono101Nov-07-04 02:16 PM
by etono101
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New build, lots of beeping [View all]
Having just fired up this new build (Celeron 900 Mhz on a Gigabyte GA6VX7-4X with 128Mb sdram) I am getting no signal to the monitor. The monitor is
AnthonyNov-07-04 02:13 PM
by HowardL
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Sister's pc dies [View all]
Started a thread before about it and Runtime error and yahoo im... it got worse and would not go online so she brought it to me. I booted up on
kittenmuellerNov-07-04 02:03 PM
by kittenmueller
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PFC = No [View all]
IM looking at Powersupplies, and under the specs I see PFC: No what is that? Is that Fan Control
garbruNov-07-04 06:10 AM
by garbru
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Zonealarm upgrade working well? [View all]
Hello to all of you. I recently upgraded Zonealarm to its most recent version. Since then, I have had no alarms. Before, over a two hour period on the
Fuzzy17Nov-07-04 05:44 AM
by LilJoe
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troubles with my seagate hd.... HELP! [View all]
I recently put together a new computer with: athalon 64 300+ gigabyte k8vt800pro mb seagate barracude 200gb hd antec SLK2650-BQE case I've run
owencherryNov-07-04 04:23 AM
by GreyFalcon
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Computer screen radiation [View all]
I was watching a program on the Discovery Science channel on spying, and Vanic Radiation from computer screens was mentioned as a source for copying i
DustyPNov-07-04 02:50 AM
by DustyP
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no boot system beeps [View all]
OK, so i got athlon 64 2800+ socket 754 and mobo. installed using with ram from my old system 512mb kingston the mobo is ecs 755-a2. I get one long
vangundyNov-07-04 02:22 AM
by vangundy
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Video Card Upgrade Question [View all]
This is actually a two part question. I have an Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 ultra video card, which I would like to upgrade for better gaming. Questi
proteinNov-07-04 02:01 AM
by HowardL
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operating systems [View all]
I purchased a new computer earlier this year for taking online college classes. I've since found that being tied to a desk top with 3 kids at home is
tbsharpeNov-07-04 01:48 AM
by Shelly
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ie 6 [View all]
hello, i have installed a new system at my church. we have our own server, so every one of our computers are on a network. my question is, i have on
tad214Nov-07-04 12:57 AM
by DustyP
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How Do I set Quick Launch for XP Home? [View all]
Dumb question time. I cannot remember how to set up my win XP so when I log on Windows will just start without clicking any user buttons. Thanks,
flatcatNov-06-04 11:46 PM
by Maggie
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No AVG, Ad aware Updates [View all]
There has been no AVG update for the last three days Nor any Ad-aware SE for almost a week. Any ideas? Vijay
VijayNov-06-04 11:44 PM
by rocketrobbie
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XP sys tray icons not remembering settings? [View all]
This has been present for me since day 1 of running WindowsXP. When I customize notifications in my system tray to always hide certain icons, every n
anthonySNov-06-04 11:09 PM
by KJT
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New Drive No Boot [View all]
I have a Dell 8200 with two drives,a 40GB with my system on it and a 60 GB to store digital pictures. I bought a 120GB Western Digital drive to replac
WilliamP 458Nov-06-04 11:00 PM
by Maggie
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Very important things missing [View all]
Hi all. I have this rather old PC with window 98 Sec ed. and when i hit start i only have programs,favorites,s ettings, and help. Now i cllick settings
bycycleNov-06-04 09:01 PM
by bycycle
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boot up [View all]
Hi all. I am having problems at bootup. First I was getting cmos memory errors and low battery. Changed battery and reset all the bios settings, w
tritt7Nov-06-04 07:26 PM
by tritt7
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