Recent content by thatoneguy24

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    XP MCE: problems with startups

    Hi I'm having some trouble with startup programs. Whenever i restart or turn on the computer, my startup programs (such as AVG and Creative Volume Panel) will start at random or not at all. It's only very recently that im having this problem. I've tried Ashampoo WinOptimizer and good old...
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    compatibility question

    ah i see. thanks for the help guys
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    compatibility question

    i know for a fact its DDR2 PC2-4200. I just remember reading somewhere that if you mix and match memory manufacturers, it causes instability.
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    compatibility question

    im looking to add some memory to my Dell... it came with some memory made by ProMOS Technologies, who i would have to call in order to buy some more. When purchasing new ram, should i go through the trouble of getting some more ProMOS or is it safe if i just match speeds? thanks for any anwers
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    2 instances of explorer.exe

    yeah i made sure. they were both explorer.exe even when i restarted. and i guess ill try that, i just didnt wanna cause any damage because its not mine to break.
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    2 instances of explorer.exe

    hey i was taking a look at my friend's computer today because its been running slowly... and i noticed that there are two instances of "explorer.exe" running. now im no expert on the internal workings of windows, but shouldnt there only be one of these running? if anybody has any...
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    Oblivion: Shivering Isles

    hey you said you forced the HDR and AF with control panel... what does that mean? I have an ATI card so i should be able to do it right?
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    adding a PVR to my pc

    hey thanks for the advice... my computer is a dell so i have no idea what kind of custom dell madness is goin on in there, so ill have to crack it open and see if i even have PCI available. ive heard the software that comes with the ati tv wonders is pretty crappy... has anybody experienced this?
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    adding a PVR to my pc

    hey everybody out there i was wondering if you could help me with a question. i want to add a tv tuner card to my pc, but i already have a graphics card that i dont want to give up (x1900 xtx). is it possible to add a tuner card and still use the card i have? and if so, is there any cards you...