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Can't Open Downloads Directly In Firefox. [View all]
When I am about to download an executable in Firefox, it never gives me the option to directly open the file (that option is grayed out). The only opt
SidOct-22-04 08:58 PM
by Grogan
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Laptop woes! [View all]
Lord, I hate this laptop. I have finally managed to get the restore function working and have reformatted it, so it's all clean and nice. It's an IB
JennaOct-22-04 08:08 PM
by Jenna
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RE: Laptop woes!
Oct 16th 2004
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Don't understand these messages [View all]
I downloaded a display driver from Compaq SP13606.exe tried to install it got "illegal operation closed and got the the following (see attachment)
bycycleOct-22-04 07:56 PM
by bycycle
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RE: Don't understand these messages
Oct 14th 2004
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TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-10-22 [View all]
An updated TrojanHunter ruleset, containing 23222 ruleset entries, is available. This update adds 7 new trojan definitions: Adwa re.Lycos.SideSearch
ahulettOct-22-04 07:10 PM
by DJC
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RE: TrojanHunter Ruleset update: 4xx-2004-10-22
Oct 22nd 2004
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Oct 22nd 2004
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ASMTP Server and Postcast Server [View all]
ASMTP Server and Postcast Server has any one any xperience with these prog.Are they reliable? Vijay
VijayOct-22-04 06:36 PM
by Vijay
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RE: ASMTP Server and Postcast Server
Oct 22nd 2004
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Oct 22nd 2004
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Norton AV - Report - Additional info [View all]
In Norton AV (2005), clicking on "Reports" and then "View Activity Log", when I click on one of the items listed in the "Threat Alerts" (see screensho
PilgrimOct-22-04 06:34 PM
by Pilgrim
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RE: Norton AV - Report - Additional info
Oct 22nd 2004
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Google Desktop Is Now Available. [View all]
Go here: http://desktop.googl e.com/ to download the new Google Desktop search engine.
SidOct-22-04 05:52 PM
by Sid
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RE: Google Desktop Is Now Available.
Oct 21st 2004
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Cannot view a CD-RW [View all]
I have one PC almost 5 years old which has WIN 98SE (no Internet connection) and a photo program and I copy my digital photos in folders ie Pictures1,
BobbaOct-22-04 04:37 PM
by LilJoe
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What is the file iadhide5.dll associated with? [View all]
Does anyone know what this file iadhide5.dll is associated with, it keeps reappearing in my temp file. I have to go into safe mode (xp pro) to get rid
BrianNBCTOct-22-04 03:57 PM
by LilJoe
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RE: What is the file iadhide5.dll associated with?
Oct 22nd 2004
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Oct 22nd 2004
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Computer won't boot.. any ideas? [View all]
When I turn on my computer nothing happens. Will that’s not entirely true. The systems fans come on the light’s blink on the CD roms I can hear the ha
lagsey1Oct-22-04 03:43 PM
by Shelly
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RE: Computer won't boot.. any ideas?
Oct 22nd 2004
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Oct 22nd 2004
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Baffled after Win98 Format....Can't load OS [View all]
Got neice's Win98SE that her boyfriend loaded 2k over existing OS, which of course is messed up. I formatted the C drive, named the volume "C", when
Long Island UmpireOct-22-04 03:17 PM
by atj01
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help with a micro ATX desktop case [View all]
well i recently found out that my processor has gone bad and decided to check out a few things and decided i was going to get a little more than a pro
xdarkxredxOct-22-04 03:05 PM
by Shelly
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RE: help with a micro ATX desktop case
Oct 22nd 2004
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dial up Connecton box startsup [View all]
When you go to log onto the 'net, a box come up when you have to click to get on to the net. This is the box where your username & password are entere
faceacheOct-22-04 02:57 PM
by faceache
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RE: dial up Connecton box startsup
Oct 20th 2004
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Freeware Video Conversion [View all]
I need to convert an MPG video file that is comprised of an .M2V video stream and an .MP2 audio stream. Therefore, it is an MPEG-2 video file (I gath
R2Oct-22-04 02:36 PM0

windows/system32 config error [View all]
My nieces machine has recently refused to boot so she brought it down for me to have a look at it. When I switch it on i get a black screen with the
John FeganOct-22-04 01:25 PM
by jbmcmillan
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RE: windows/system32 config error
Oct 22nd 2004
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System Restore substitute? [View all]
I just installed ERUNT to act as a substitute for System Restore in backing up my registry. Ran the program and at the end got the message: Warnin
jazz4freeOct-22-04 12:59 PM
by specialf812
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RE: System Restore substitute?
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Anyone having a problem with Norton Live Update? [View all]
The reason I'm asking is that last week my wife (running WXP) and Norton SystemWorks Pro 2004 tried to download new virus defs. She got an error 1856
amukOct-22-04 12:02 PM
by amuk
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RE: Anyone having a problem with Norton Live Update?
Oct 22nd 2004
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What Is MD5 Checksum? [View all]
I use Trend Micro's Sys Clean Package which is a very good after the fact antivirus scanner. I use it for 2nd opinion scan. My question is...What is
uffbrosOct-22-04 12:02 PM
by uffbros
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RE: What Is MD5 Checksum?
Oct 22nd 2004
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Additional tool bars [View all]
Every time I open my internet, (IE6) I get a tool bar at the bottom of the screen. I have no idea why or where it came from and there is no identifing
DiggerdawgOct-22-04 10:16 AM
by atj01
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RE: Additional tool bars
Oct 17th 2004
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HTML Embeded Sound Help [View all]
Is it possible to do this with WMP files and is it possible to loop multiple files automaticly? if so what would the code look like from HTMLGoodie
vitaltOct-22-04 10:03 AM
by vitalt
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Eek! I think SP2 got installed over my objections! [View all]
I got tired of Windows Update popping up on every bootup telling me there were Updates ready. I've been putting off installing SP2 because of all the
Snixe2Oct-22-04 08:14 AM
by holden4th
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Hard drive cache buffer [View all]
I have noticed that new hard drives come with cache buffers of various sizes. The larger the buffer, the more expensive the hard drive. I presume t
JoeOct-22-04 06:35 AM
by Ropera
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RE: Hard drive cache buffer
Oct 22nd 2004
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there is one with 16 out there
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Winamp, Real Player, Windows Media Player.... [View all]
Of the three, how can I make WMP the default when opening .avi, .wmv, mpeg? Right now Winamp is in charge.
Greta_s DadOct-22-04 02:39 AM
by Greta_s Dad
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RE: Winamp, Real Player, Windows Media Player....
Oct 22nd 2004
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E Mail Replies [View all]
Hello all ! I am wondering if there is a way to get around the below ? As it involves my attempt to reply to all . Sometimes i get these e mails tha
bobwOct-22-04 01:41 AM
by bobw
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Oct 22nd 2004
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MS Outlook ? - Deleting lots of appointments at once ..... [View all]
Hello friends - Hope this finds you doing well. I have a rather simple ? - at least I think so. :) I have MS Outlook XP, and I synchronize my
AuctorEcclesiaeOct-22-04 12:33 AM
by davidt
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Recovering data [View all]
I have an Excel form that I had saved to a floppy. Now it looks like the floppy is bad or something has happened to it. When I try to open the file,
LennyOct-22-04 12:17 AM
by JP
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Administrator log on [View all]
could someone tell me how to log on as pc administrator on my windows xp home edition with out haveing to use safe mode:-(
reddez_2000Oct-22-04 12:07 AM
by Night_rider666
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Netvista Strange Boot Issues - Puzzled! [View all]
Hey Guys, I am a Tech Support for a company. Recently we got some Netvista's back in on RMA's to fix up and send out. For the life of me I cannot
Peaceb2usallOct-21-04 11:49 PM
by Peaceb2usall
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RE: Netvista Strange Boot Issues - Puzzled!
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Can you use either ECC or NON ECC in a computer? [View all]
Hey guys, I have a question that I'm unsure of the answer, can you use ECC or NON ECC in a computer? I would hazard a guess on whether the manufact
Peaceb2usallOct-21-04 11:36 PM
by Peaceb2usall
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AVG Update [View all]
Priority update Virus base 264.12.1 dated 10/21/2004 25KB approx Vijay
VijayOct-21-04 11:18 PM
by Owbist
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