Recent content by TroyEade

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    COM Surrogate has stopped working

    I have Windows 7 64 bit. Recently everytime I start the PC I get the error: COM Surrogate has stopped working Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: DllHost.exe Application Version: 6.1.7600.16385 Application Timestamp: 4a5bca54 Fault Module Name...
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    PC power reset

    OK, my PC is a couple of years old. I have a Corsair 620W PSU and X1950 Pro Gfx card, plus usual bits. Computer was left on whilst i watched TV yesterday, came back into the room and the display was kinda garbled (some blue lines across the screen). OK, np, lets reboot. I could hear the fans...
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    Temperature log

    Using a temperature monitor, i get around 80C for AUXTIN, what is AUXTIN? Cheers, Troy
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    Temperature log

    I have an Antec 900 case, and an X1950 Pro GPU (plus associated parts). After playing WOW or TF2 for a while, i start to get strange gfx on the screen. Keeping the system on, and playing games, the PC will eventually reboot. Therefore I assume it's a temperature issue. I have checked all the...
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    Card reader not working (sort of)

    Using Windows Vista home (64 bit) get the following problem with an internal card reader: 1. Inserted SD or CF card into card reader on front. 2. No windows pop appears. 3. Check Windows explorer, drives listed (G: H:, etc..). 4. Click on drive letter and windows alert stating "please...
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    Connect DS cartridge to PC

    Using buttons is no good for the cartridge, i need to connect it to the PC to delete the save files.
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    Connect DS cartridge to PC

    I have a DS Cartridge that i need to delete a saved game. I cannot delete it from the Nintendo DS. Therefore, is there any hardware and software that will allow me to connect the Cartridge to the PC and delete the saved game, please? Cheers
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    O/S XP vs Vista 32 vs 64?

    Looking to purchase a new system that will be used for gaming. What's the current thoughts on the o/s i should get? XP, or Vista 32 bit or Vista 64 bit, please? Cheers
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    2 or 2.1 Speakers?

    I'm looking for a set of speakers for my PC, and they need to be good for listening to music (MP3's) and playing games. Would rather buy new, and have a budget upto £100 approximately. Not interested in 5/5.1 ones, due to wires, et..., looking for 2/2.1 ones. If someone can recommend a set...
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    A New Cigarette Hazard: ?Third-Hand Smoke?

    Does that mean i'm a WMD and i'll get invaded soon? lol
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    For 25 years of my life playing video games...

    Undying is a great game, and loved the use of sound on it to strengthen the eeriness of it. Still got the CD kicking around somewhere.
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    Will platinum set off a metal detector at the airport?

    Dunno about platinum, but i have never needed to take off my gold wedding ring as it never sets off the alarms.
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    Are you afraid to post your real name on the internet?

    Who said i left my cosy cave in the first place?
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    Are you afraid to post your real name on the internet?

    Nope, not afraid, Cheers, Troy
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    Why doesn't Blackberry have a better mobile browser?

    When do you think of the storm? I'm getting one to replace my curve and seen mixed reviews on the internet about the bb storm, Cheers, Troy