Recent content by stockriderman

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    How do I reinstall vista64 and keep all my current programs/settings?

    I think I have issues with my pc's internet and nothing seems to be helping. and maybe reinstalling will help. Can I just somehow reinstall/update all the drivers,etc and keep all my current programs? What about system restore. My last restore point is dated 6 months ago. Can I try using that...
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    Canot connect to internet on 1 of the computers.

    It kind of feels as if windows is trying to connect through a proxy...but the address is set wrong. Now, there's nothing in the settings,but I don't know what else to think,since it should all work!
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    Canot connect to internet on 1 of the computers.

    yes, directly attached to the modem. Bell Canada DSL is the provider. static ip I can ping everything. Default gateway is 192.168.1.1, dhcp It's like something was damaged or blocking the connection. I tried reinstalling network card drivers,etc and nothing helps. Is it possible somehow...
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    Canot connect to internet on 1 of the computers.

    My laptop connects just fine,but desktop gives "page not found" right away. Tried calling tech support from my DSL company but they said everything is fine.especially if 1 of the computers can connect. We tried rebooting,pinging,unplugging and all the usual routine they go through and nothing...
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    what does "Internationally Acclaimed" mean?

    Is that sort of like being known in other countries?
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    1 Vista Home CD but 2 keys and 2 PCs ok?

    My computer didn't come with a Windows disk. Vista was preinstalled. Can I use an oem disk from my other pc to reistall the windows? The keys are different.
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    Vista: Slow file search/indexing. How to fix?

    I fixed it. SP1 fixes this known problem. Now it's nice and fast!
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    Vista: Slow file search/indexing. How to fix?

    Every time I try to open a folder on my main hard drive or separate drive, a green bar on top would start slowly moving. 3-5 seconds later files would appear. This is really messed up. How do I fix it? Never had this issue with xp
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    Please help to build a Photoshop PC

    I just checked a few articles seems like 8400 or 8500 are faster for photoshop. Because of the price of CS3,I don't think I'll be upgrading for at least 2 years. In regards to the motherboard, can you guys please recommend specific models. At this point I have an ASROCK mobo. Should I just...
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    Please help to build a Photoshop PC

    I need a new hard drive(I'll take care of it),motherboard,CPU and 8GB Ram. I am not going to overclock it. I need a stable system for Photoshop and Premiere work. Looking to get intel. Need something not expensive,but with good and stable performance for business use. I currently have x2...
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    Do I have to reinstall WinXP after upgrading a processor?

    I am thinking of upgrading,if I still can use my installation of winxp. Price difference(after my old cpu is sold) is about $100. Will the speed difference be worth it?
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    What entry level DSLR do you recommend?

    Get a 10D or Rebel. Used,they are around 300-$400. The rest is better to spend on lenses.
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    memory usage in Vista 64

    I uninstalled vista 64 after 5 months of use. I couldn't bare the bugs that it had. It would prefetch in times when I needed the memory the most and all the bugs like this. Returned to XP and can't be more happier
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    Asrock 4CoreDual-SATA2

    I am happy with mine. had no problems since I received it
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    X3220 SLACT

    I can't wait to receive mine