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RAM and the CPU [View all]
My mind is on vacation, I need a little clarification. You can have RAM that is faster than your CPU (PC3200 in a 333MHz FSB CPU), but what happens if
CrunkOct-09-04 07:53 PM
by Quinn
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OE and passwords [View all]
CLGR I've forgotten how to change my password in OE6. Can anyone remind me? (OS= Win ME) Thanks
clivelgrOct-09-04 07:16 PM
by clivelgr
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What is a Global Browser toolbar? [View all]
I posted the subject in Google and found the following account posted by some one. This was well written so I copied it to post here as my situatio
PacificOct-09-04 06:22 PM
by Pacific
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RE: What is a Global Browser toolbar?
Oct 09th 2004
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ciscv.exe 90% cpu [View all]
I googled this service and it has to do with memory management in Windows.This is on a XP Pro machine on my XP Home machine I don't have it listed.Thi
jbmcmillanOct-09-04 03:31 PM
by jbmcmillan
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big hard drive problem [View all]
Hi I have a 80 gb maxtor hard drive which has gone bad on me. the diagnostic fails on it the motor makes rough noises is there anything I can do to
bluesclues31Oct-09-04 02:11 PM
by therube
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AMD Sempron CPU's [View all]
Haven't seen anything posted here on the AMD Sempron CPU's, & they are starting to show up on systems, so here are a couple early reviews of the chips
therubeOct-09-04 01:49 PM
by therube
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RE: AMD Sempron CPU's
Sep 28th 2004
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RE: AMD Sempron CPU's...not bad
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Acronis 7 Update [View all]
Just happened to notice a update for Acronis 7 TrueImage dated 10-1-04 build 638.
HugoOct-09-04 01:29 PM
by chandra x
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Adaware SE v1.05 update [View all]
New Definitions file available SE1R11 07.10.2004 ~Justi n
JustinOct-09-04 12:54 PM
by giglisaw
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Whooo Hoooo!!!! .... nice freebie! [View all]
I bought a 200 GB Maxtor drive last year and in my last move I must have done something to damage it. Luckily it was still under warranty and Maxtor
_Chewy_Oct-09-04 11:11 AM
by TV Man 436 163
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RE: Whooo Hoooo!!!! .... nice freebie!
Oct 09th 2004
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100% CPU usage [View all]
Something is eating up 100% of my CPU. I can't seem to pinpoint what it is. Below is a Hijackthis log. Please look it over and give some advise. Thank
GauthreauOct-09-04 06:29 AM
by Gauthreau
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XP Pro unwanted logon window [View all]
How do I get rid of windows logon screen? Thanks!
drew_1958Oct-09-04 05:24 AM
by Darren
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RE: XP Pro unwanted logon window
Oct 09th 2004
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Where can i DL Linux from? for free? [View all]
Any sites that i COULD dl lINUX FROM, AND NOT HAVE TI COST ME 200 DOLLARS? sk
Scott KalischOct-09-04 05:14 AM
by Scott Kalisch
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RE: Where can i DL Linux from? for free?
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Another problem [View all]
Im trying to get Sims 2 to play one one of my computers. On startup I get a notice that CD/DVD emulation software has been detected. Pleas disable it
pakoOct-09-04 03:38 AM
by Darren
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RE: Another problem
Oct 09th 2004
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a2 Trojan Remover Signiture Updates [View all]
Forgot to look for how many there were. Either 34 or 49? http://forum. emsisoft.com/viewfor um.php?f=3 Ken: :-)
Hank52Oct-09-04 01:05 AM
by ukmitch
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Win XP SP2 Ad Cache [View all]
I have found the folder Ad Cache in C drive\System32\ad cache with a load of various ads. Occasionally one of these ads (I think) pops up on my deskt
sterno37Oct-08-04 11:59 PM
by Darren
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RE: Win XP SP2 Ad Cache
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Kernel Fault Check [View all]
I have following in my start Manager I am going to disable it. I have never seen it before can some one tell me what is is and what it is for. Any
DJCOct-08-04 11:28 PM
by pwgib
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Win XP strangeness [View all]
I have an install that is up to date with all the hotfixes except for the SP2 update. The OS has not caused any problems since install 18 months ago.
pikemanOct-08-04 10:37 PM
by LilJoe
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Turning Off System Restore [View all]
I want to disable system restore but can't seem to remember how to do this...did a search but couldn't find anything...I know it was discussed here be
HochieOct-08-04 10:29 PM
by Hochie
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RE: Turning Off System Restore
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Xcleaner, spy & malware, look good. [View all]
Just came across this one. I think I have enought of these now, there must be dozens of these programs out there. This one does look to be a good
faceacheOct-08-04 09:17 PM
by faceache
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windows XP [View all]
Bart Is it true that win xp can only be installed on one computer? I thought that if I had the product key, I would be able to install on my secon
trabmuOct-08-04 08:00 PM
by Ttech
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AVG update [View all]
Update AVG 7.0 - AVI 264.10.1 and AVG 6.0 - 774 Added detection of new viruses Worm/Byur. Added detection of new variants of Worm/Darby. - October
minacrossOct-08-04 07:56 PM
by minacross
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invalid vxd dynamic link message [View all]
on device 3 , service b.- on my sisters hp with win 98. Shuts down in safe mode and any other mode after displaying the message. did a google and
kittenmuellerOct-08-04 07:47 PM
by Hank52
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WWW-less URLs - open to fraud?? [View all]
I have recently seen an increase in the use by companies of web addresses without the www part, for example, bbc.co.uk is automatically redirected to
PcqandamanOct-08-04 07:21 PM
by smellystudent
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RE: WWW-less URLs - open to fraud??
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is there a gadget to do this? [View all]
my motherboard does not have built-in firewire - if i buy a PCI card is there anyway to connect that to the plug-in at the front of my antec case?
soOct-08-04 04:39 PM
by Glenn
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RE: is there a gadget to do this?
Oct 08th 2004
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Finding URL/ IP Address [View all]
I'm looking for a good tool to be able to look up an IP address from its numerical value and also to find an IP address from a URL. I don't think the
dbahnOct-08-04 04:20 PM
by nightlyreader
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Word conversion to pdf [View all]
Do you know any website where you can convert Word document to pdf. I have done it earlier. You had to attach the document at some site an
stockmdOct-08-04 04:11 PM
by therube
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RE: Word conversion to pdf
Oct 08th 2004
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My internet speed slowed down MAJORLY [View all]
Hey, i have a cable modem that goes around 400kb/s. after i installed service pack 2 for windows XP home, i noticed that my PC's Internet speed is now
SOADGuitaristOct-08-04 04:10 PM
by friscof
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RE: My internet speed slowed down MAJORLY
Oct 02nd 2004
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Another AVG Update [View all]
Just finished downloading using Beta7 Update AVG 7.0 - Virus Base 264.10.2 Date 08/10/04
jujet84Oct-08-04 03:58 PM
by Darren
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computer keep freezing??? [View all]
hi, anyone know how to diagnosed my computer's problems, it just keeps frozen up when i'm playing w/it, i tried unplugging n plugging in the ide cabl
decoyOct-08-04 03:46 PM
by JP
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Video Memory [View all]
I am trying to help a friend with his computer and I am stumped. He has a 2.07 Gig AMD Athlon XP with 512 MB ram and a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 with
bmullenixOct-08-04 03:33 PM
by bmullenix
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RE: Video Memory
Oct 07th 2004
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