Recent content by klyap

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    primary slave not detected

    Hi all, In the middle of installing an AVI splitter program, my computer froze. I hit CTRL ALT DEL to get to Windows Taskbar and rebooted my computer. But now, the first screenshot said that "AUTO_DETECTING Primary Slave - Not Detected" and once Windows has started, I can only see the desktop...
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    transfer files between hard drives

    sorry for my late late response....i didn't have time to work on this until this spring break due to some unforeseen circumstances....i am happy to say that i did transfer my files over successfully and i thanked everyone for their great comments. peace out, yap
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    transfer files between hard drives

    gee, thanks for the suggestion!! :) I guess i just don't know anything about speed etc etc.... actually, this is what i have and what i like to do...i just bought another desktop...the new desktop has a 40GB (A) and i bought a 160GB (B) as the second hard drive....and i am keeping the existing...
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    transfer files between hard drives

    hi, i have two hard drives right now, a C drive (16GB) where the windows system is installed and a secondary drive, 40GB. I just got a new hard drive (160GB) to replace the 40GB drive. What is the best way to transfer my files from the 40GB one to the 160GB one? I mean, I can burn everything...
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    (DEAD DEAL)Fry's - 160 GB maxtor for $58.99 after $30 MIR

    the PM deal is dead :( i called OfficeDepot.com and they referred me to a special cust.service number 1-888-269-8800. the lady said that they were informed a couple of hours ago, NOT to pricematch this item saying that Fry's is not a direct competitor of OfficeDepot. better luck next time,
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    (DEAD DEAL)Fry's - 160 GB maxtor for $58.99 after $30 MIR

    Get it for $29 + tax after PM at PM at officedepot...saw this off fatwallet...OD is selling this for $99 after $60 rebate... so, PM to Fry's $89 - $30 (MIR) so, $89 - $60 = $29 so far, it's available at most locations in CA, Houston and Dallas but doesn't seem to find it at Fry's in Austin TX...
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    (Dead) Arita (Ritek) DVD+R 2.4X 100 Pcs Blank Media Spindle for "$39.99" after $20 MIR at Officemax

    hi mystic....but i think i will pass on this....Arita is made by RITEK which also manufactures Memorex brand and I got two boxes of Memorex CD-RW discs that didn't work at all (Lite-On CD-RW burner/Nero 6.0) and RITEK was rated as "bad" compared to TDK (good ones). read about the ratings at...
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    $79 TDK IndiDVD 420N 4X DVD+R/RW (Bare Unit) from www.meritline.com

    hi...anyone looking for a bargain TDK DVD burner? I just bought myself one for $79 from www.meritline.com. It's a bare-bone unit without the standard softwares...but comes with some free in-house meritline softwares. but user feedbacks i read said that they had horrible customer service...you...
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    Lindows 4.5 Developer's Edition Free, act quick!

    the coupon expired jan 23 2004 :(
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    reliable CD-R media to work with nero/lite-on CD-RW

    hi i recently got Lite-On 40x12x48 CD-RW and been getting errors with the memorex CD-RW discs i bought. the Lite-on seemed to work better with Imation CD-RW disc but i couldn't find them at compusa or bestbuy stores. the problem is, i bought 20 memorex discs and don't know if i can get a...
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    what is an easy way to add 2nd hard drive

    hi, thanks for all the note on IDE vs. EIDE. i have a Pentium 3, 500 Mhz, 256MB RAM running on win xp (pro ed) and i want to add a second hard drive. so far, i know that i have an empty 5 1/4 drive bay but i don't see any available jumper cable slot on my IBM aptiva PC. i know i need a...
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    add 2nd hard drive under win xp

    hi, is installing a 2nd hard drive under win xp (NTFS) any different from win 98? i read thru microsoft support website but didn't find it helpful. is there a good guide you know of about setting up a second hard drive under win xp? thanks kl
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    any difference between IDE and EIDE hard drives?

    hi, i plan to add a second hard drive to my PC (IBM Aptiva 2171) which uses IDE type as opposed to the newer EIDE type. is there a difference? can i have an IDE and EIDE drive at the same time? where can i find a good guide to help me buy and set up my second hard drive? thanks! kl
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    any difference between IDE and EIDE hard drives?

    hi, i plan to add a second hard drive to my PC (IBM Aptiva 2171) which uses IDE type as opposed to the newer EIDE type. is there a difference? can i have an IDE and EIDE drive at the same time? where can i find a good guide to help me buy and set up my second hard drive? thanks! kl
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    any difference between IDE and EIDE hard drives?

    hi, i plan to add a second hard drive to my PC (IBM Aptiva 2171) which uses IDE type as opposed to the newer EIDE type. is there a difference? can i have an IDE and EIDE drive at the same time? where can i find a good guide to help me buy and set up my second hard drive? thanks! kl