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    Quick question regarding video

    I'm currently looking to spend a few bucks on upgrading my system (new video card), but I would like to keep costs down but still get a good "bang for the buck" deal with my money. Would you guys recommend. Here is my specs. AMD 64 3200 Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe Swiftech MCX64-V/Thermaltake...
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    Screensaver

    Tried all that nothing worked. Only solution was not to use that specific screensaver and go back to the originial screensavers from Win XP.
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    Screensaver

    Thanks all for your help. I've fixed the problem. It seems that the screensaver I was using (Windows 3D screensaver) was causing the problem. I've changed it back to one of the original screensavers and the problem seems fixed. Thanks again.
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    Screensaver

    With my current rig (specs below) every time the screensaver kicks in and then I return to the computer it locks up. Well, it doesn't really lock up, but it won't come of screensaver no matter what I do. My keyboard and mouse don't seem to function. So every time this happens I'm forced to...
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    I'm already using WEP. But my concerns are for connectability not encryption. Thanks.
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    As I've stated above I use SBC DSL and a 2Wire dsl router, which is also a wi-fi 54mbs router. I seem to get lousy connection within my house. I've tried most everything from moving it away from the TV and the cordless phone. Still gets lousy connection and sometimes drops connections...
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    54mbs to 108mbs

    I have sbc dsl in my house. They sent me a 2wire wireless modem/router. I have D-Link pci card in my desktop, pc card in my laptop and usb 2.0 for another laptop. They all state max speed at 54mbs. I've heard somewhere, can't remember where, that you can do something to set the max speed to...
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    key for win xp

    First of all, I'm sorry if I stirred up a hornet's nest here with this issue. I never meant for that to happen. In either case I only blame myself for not checking such a simple thing before I decided to buy the laptop. I don't know the seller so asking him for such information would be...
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    key for win xp

    Well thanks all. I pretty much already knew I was "SOL" but now I'm sure of it. I guess I should have looked under the laptop for the key before I bought it from the guy. But I got it for such a cheap price that I had a brain fart. Either way, even if I go out and buy XP, which I will, I'll...
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    key for win xp

    I bought a used laptop that had win xp home on it. I reformated the hard drive thinking the key would be on the botton of it but it wasn't. Anyone know how I can get a key without having to buy a new version of windows? thanks.
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    Windows problem

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    Windows problem

    I've just finished putting together my new rig (described below). I'm running win xp pro w/ sp2. Every time I boot up I keep getting that screen that asks if I want to start in safe mode, etc. When I select start in normal mode it soft reboots and goes that to that exact screen. When I...
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    NuTech 8xDVD-/+RW drive

    I've heard somewhere that there is a firmware or BIOS upgrade that will boost performance for the NuTech DVD-RW drive, is that true? Anyone else hear that too?
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    Quick question regarding memory

    Oh, by the way, if you recommend forking up the cash to buy new memory please recommend the brand and type. Thanks.
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    Quick question regarding memory

    I just put together a new rig but decided to use 4 sticks of 256mb PC2700 memory I had left over from before. They were purchased from Crucial. Which by the way I have to comment on. I've had 4, count them, 4 stick of Crucial memory fail on me within 2 years. They were all purchased from...