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Microsoft IE ActiveX Error Message [View all]
I need help! Today when I started trying to open a pdf link in IE, I get the message: "This page provides potentially unsafe information to an ActiveX
mshockey_99Mar-16-02 08:56 PM
by Tuff
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need help fast!!!! [View all]
I got a mystery on my hands...my comp mysteriously freezes on me.. pretty much when ever it fell like it!!!!! I have installed win98 WinME, and WinXP,
squid_inkMar-16-02 08:55 PM
by Synjynn
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MS Outlook Window Title & Etc. [View all]
I used a registry hack from this site to change the window title for Outlook Express. Worked great and wife was impressed with my pc skills (OK, so s
md2lgykMar-16-02 08:31 PM
by KJT
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Laptop USB slot... underpowered? [View all]
At first I thought I had a O.S. compatibility problem because the card I am using, Warplink USB Wireless LAN, is notorious for having problems on any
MrAlaskaMar-16-02 08:30 PM
by MrAlaska
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Boot area info damaged or invalid? [View all]
Every time I run ScanDisk I get this Error Message ~ This boot drive's boot area contains important information that is damaged or invalid. This can
ApelilaMar-16-02 08:07 PM
by Sonny
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XP question [View all]
I chose NTFS during the install. Is there an advantage to this, could it possibly inhibit games in any way?
tpikdaveMar-16-02 07:46 PM
by longo
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Open Port-Can't install modem [View all]
Actually, I can install the modem but I'm still getting the "Cannot read port name from registry". Went into KB and found Q312487 which tells me how t
cfourkaysMar-16-02 07:21 PM
by cfourkays
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thermal compound [View all]
should i use the compound supplied by amd (XP1700) or go with artic silver or a different compound. if i should switch, what are the advantages?
robarroMar-16-02 06:39 PM
by robarro
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Should I filter access? [View all]
I've got a dilemma. While I would describe myself as an experienced web surfer, since we got the dsl, my kid brother has become more interested in th
ma_137Mar-16-02 05:16 PM
by A_Thor
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I might have 2 XPs? [View all]
I just built my first computer, KR7A 133R Athlon 1700 retail 256 crucial registered ddr Pioneer 16X DVD oem LiteOn CD-RW 40X-12X-48X oem 100 Zip drive
DenbeauMar-16-02 04:45 PM
by Denbeau
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Best Piece of Advice - on topic [View all]
Throughout the years (yes years) I've spent in this forum (including Winmag) I've heard (read) a lot of stuff. But are those simple pieces of invalua
RoperaMar-16-02 04:43 PM
by geru
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Help with reinstalling WinME [View all]
Well im still getting the error message "stmgr has caused an error in wintrust.dll" Problem is i have a compaq computer so i cant reinstall windows o
WoodsieMar-16-02 03:59 PM
by HETTATLONGUN
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Front side bus frequency??????? [View all]
I put together my new PC and may I thank everyone who helped me with my DEFECTIVE video card from ebay. I got a new one and everything looks great.
ablibMar-16-02 03:14 PM
by mickster
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Trojan Problem [View all]
Despite win2000 sp2 and latest security update (vm 3805) I have had "JS.Exception.Exploi t" get into my temp internet files 3 times this week. Anyone k
Davi0Mar-16-02 12:55 PM
by Davi0
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RE: Trojan Problem
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consoles vs. PC's..which is the better alternative? [View all]
Hello all. I am not sure if I should buy a console or upgrade my computer for gaming. I know we now have our first legitimate consoles that are mini
XenosMar-16-02 10:50 AM
by MrMan
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Ghetto router? [View all]
I came across "how-to" video detailing how to build a "ghetto" router. The
General_KMar-16-02 09:15 AM
by General_K
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Startup Menu [View all]
Perhaps I have not noticed these items before, but I sware they are new to my "Startup" in msconfig: updreg.ex e (I do not have Office XP installed) c
PilgrimMar-16-02 08:45 AM
by Pilgrim
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Old Morpheus still works for unhacked users [View all]
"Clearly the Fast Track client part of the software (used in KaZaA, Grokster and Morpheus) has a backdoor in it that allows the
BobGuyMar-16-02 07:16 AM
by BobGuy
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DX report: Registry error [View all]
DX Daignostics reports the following error in my registry before and after Reg.Clean was run. Not being one to know much about editing the registry a
GerBaMar-16-02 06:51 AM
by GerBa
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RE: DX report: Registry error
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Need a how-to for right/click options; [View all]
Where in the reggie can i remove some of the start/button right click options....the list is growing from installs and i want to trim them down. I'm r
MontMar-16-02 06:45 AM
by Mont
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changing MIDI keys. [View all]
Ok, here's one that I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask in but hope someone knows some info that can.......without actually asking the WHYS
jools45Mar-16-02 06:41 AM
by jools45
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Problem with hyperlinks [View all]
Sometimes click on link, and the new screen shows ok. other times: nothing happens other times, blank page, which will come up ok when
alo3Mar-16-02 05:41 AM
by alo3
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RE: Problem with hyperlinks
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CDs corrupting [View all]
any help much appreciated, lately i seem to have had a few CD's (one data and 2music CD's) which now seem to refuse to play or be recognised on my com
cameronashawMar-16-02 05:36 AM
by crazyXgerman
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RE: CDs corrupting
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How can I determine my hardisk speed ? [View all]
Hi All, As most of you know,I just upgraded my computer and also changed the speed to 66 on my HDD.Is there any way to actually tell the speed that
TuffMar-16-02 05:28 AM
by Sonny
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RE: How can I determine my hardisk speed ?
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need help finding power adapter [View all]
I recently picked up a 8-port Kingston hub (KNE8TP/SE) for the bubble! The problem is that the power supply/adapter was lost. Unfortunately, these p
Steve NMar-16-02 04:59 AM
by Steve N
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Problems with Windows ME [View all]
I have three problems: 1. When I allow my computer to go on "Standby" & I move the mouse to get it off standby I get this message "INPUT NOT SUPPORTE
COUNTRYSENIORMar-16-02 04:42 AM
by COUNTRYSENIOR
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RE: Problems with Windows ME
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Thanks Myk [View all]
I left a thanks in reply ta ya message but I thought ya might not get it there so posting here as well....Ta mate. jools
jools45Mar-16-02 04:31 AM
by jools45
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Toothpaste?! [View all]
Is this true? Maybe I should go to my bathroom and grab my Coogate Baking Soda + Peroxide with winter-mint favor toothpaste to give it a try. http://
MisBehaveMar-16-02 04:29 AM
by andrini2000
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First Time Builder Needs XP Install Help... [View all]
Not me! One of our more recent visitors here is doing his first build with an Abit KR7A-133RAID mobo, AthlonXP1700 and a Radeon 75/8500(not sure which
micksterMar-16-02 04:18 AM
by Maggie
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XP Bootup [View all]
I am new to Windows XP and I have been having problems after installing software. When I restart my pc, after installing software, it will only load t
lcookMar-16-02 04:16 AM
by Sonny
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