Recent content by almer

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    What's the oldest build you've done that's still in use?

    Pentum 1 800 MgHz. Windows 98 SE and some DOS software..
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    Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

    This update is indeed installed on the server side, but the Anniversary update of W10 removes all the folders and programs related to Server 2012R2 connectors. Reinstalling the server connector is not possible (at least for me and lots of other users).
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    Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

    The Anniversary update creates a problem with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essential (at least with this version). The update removes Windows Server Launchpad and the server connect software rendering the back-up on Server impossible. Reinstall of the connect software is practically impossible, at...
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    small business printer recommendation

    Check out Brother printers. Good quality, not expensive, generic toner is cheap
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    Cloning raid

    Thank you, guys! I will give it a shot. I've installed Windows 8 on a Raid 2-drive configuration and I am not sure it was a good thing for me. I am accustomed to using single drive with a separate drive for the back-up. I also use server for daily back ups. I am a little paranoid that one of the...
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    Cloning raid

    Is it possible to clone windows 8 2-disk RAID to a single hard drive?
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    WHS 2011 questions

    WHS 2011 is a good system for what you need. Not having it connected to the internet will cause it not to monitor if your computers are ap to date, which may not be a great problem for you. Configuring it is not difficult at all. You can always add more memory, which is not pricey and quite easy...
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    Dell 3100cn color laser printer help!!!!

    I have the same printer and using original cartridges. Still having similar problems printing in color. Usually it ocures whebn I print large size color prints. The strick are not noticible when you print small color print.
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    VM Win 98 SE image

    I am having difficulty creating Win 98 SE image for virtual machine. Can anybody help me with file? To answer potential questions: I am using very specialized applications (DOS based) and would like to have ability to use them on a contemporary PC (W7 box) and not to have dedicated old machine...
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    Ugrade from vista to 7 on laptop driver question

    Be careful with intel built in video. If it is an older laptop, you may be out of luck and will not be able to use proper resolution. I've had this problem with Dell older laptop. Intel does not have W7 video driver for "older" cheapsets.
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    DEAD: D-Link DIR-655 Wireless N Gigabit w/USB $69.99 FS @ Newegg

    It just plain works. For the last 4 years.......
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    Webcam recommendation please

    I've been using this camera for quite a while. NO problems with W7 x64. Good camera. Clear mic and pretty good even in a low light.
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    Decision Points by George W. Bush (pre-order)

    Well said. Lock and key are on the bottom of the dark ocean. So much for "change"
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    TheWart: I did get CPUs off the e-bay. Quite affordable. No active cooling required.
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    I've been watching e4500 and e4600 for quite some time and CPU nor the motherboard temperature do not fluctuate much. CPU stays at 30 degrees C and MB is between 49-51 degrees C. No acive cooling, just the same heatsing from Celeron.