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    Cursor "LAGS" behind mouse movement

    I installed Dual monitors using two 24" Viewsonic LCD flatscreens. I installed a new NVIDIA 8400 GS with 512 Mb of onboard RAM. I use WIN XP Pro and installed the latest NVIDIA GeForce driver for the video card. Now, when I move the mouse, the cursor "lags" behind the mouse movement, and then...
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    32" HDTV OR (2) x 24" Viewsonic Monitors?

    Will be desktop PC powered. Both have native resolution of 1920x1080, 100,000 contrast ratio. I assume that the 32" HDTV LG monitor has an HD tuner? Will be viewing multiple (3-4) letter sized pages for business. Read that one needs a 4 foot viewing distance from the 32" monitor?. If...
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    Dual Monitor VIDEO CARD search

    Hello..I will buy (2) LCD monitors, 22-24" diagonal, probably Viewsonic 1080P, to install on a 4-year old AsRock mobo with a dual core AMD 4400 CPU, 2 GB DDRAM running XP Pro. What Nvidia video card is best for viewing docs and web sites (no game playing) to support (2) LCD/LED backlit Full HD...
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    How does "Trial Software" remember when its been installed??

    How does a 21 day "trial" software application that I run in WIN XP "know" when it was installed after I uninstall the application? Meaning, does the "trial" software create a registry entry that essentially remembers when the software was installed? I'm 'test driving' a Windows 3rd party...
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    When is an ISO file NOT an ISO file?

    I have several WIN OS ISO files on my HDD. When I burn them to a disk using Image Burn, they WILL NOT launch upon boot up when my CD/DVD drive is the first boot device in the BIOS. Either my ISO disk is not an ISO file or my drive is bad???? Right? What can I do to verify that the "iso" file is...
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    Is WIN 7 compatible with my apps and mobo divers?

    Is WIN 7 backwards compatible with all WIN XP PRO applications that I use now in XP Pro? (e.g. early versions of Zone Alarm, Office 2000, Firefox 2.0, Magic ISO, Image Burn, DVD Shrink)? Also, I'm running an old 2 core AMD ASROCK 939 mobo thats about 4 years old. Would the drivers on that mobo...
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    XP Pro Firewall ALWAYS disabled after booting..

    I understand that running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Firewall is turned on by default. My Windows Firewall must be turned on each and every time I boot into XP Pro. The Firewall is thus disabled when I remove power to my PC. Is this a sign of insidious malware? When I boot...
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    How to keep Windows XP FIREWALL ON??

    Every time I boot into Windows Xp Pro, the Windows Firewall radio button is "OFF". I check the box "ON" for Windows Firewall and check "NO exceptions" and when I turn off my PC and then boot the next time into WIN XP, the Windows Firewall is again "OFF". How Can I keep Windows Firewall ON all...
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    Backup software for WIndows XP Pro?

    Seeking daily backup software for docs, tables, spreadsheets, bookmarks, that will automatically backup at a time I select to an idle empty on-board (1) Tb HDD. Wants low resource overhead software that is not >$75. DOES NOT want online backup or a subscription pgm. Thanks Pros!
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    Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

    I want to build a dual monitor desktop rig with (2) monitors. Do I need to purchase the same brand and same size and same model monitors for the dual output graphics card to work properly? Thank you experts.
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    Needs FAST, HI REZ Rig with parts from NEWEGG

    I am looking to build a desktop rig with the following parts goals: WIN XP Pro Mobo branded name and multi SATA connectors Primary HDD to be WD Raptor RAM 2GB or? as fast as possible. Secondary HDD to be 1-2 TB 7200 RPM SATA, WD or Seagate or? Graphics card to support dual monitors. (2) 23-24"...
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    DROID vs 9630 Blackberry Tour

    What do I give up going to the DROID and what do I gain besides more weight, larger footprint, and larger screen? Can the DROID do everything the BB Tour does? Thanks gentlemen.
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    Cant install TurboTax 2008 and 2009 on same PC

    I want to install Turbo Tax 2008 and 2009 on the same desktop PC but TT allows only 1 tax year to be installed. I need to amend a 2008 TT tax return and a 2009 tax return. How can I install both the 2008 and the 2009 tax programs to amend returns for both tax years? Thank you.
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    Shopping list for lightning fast desktop needed

    I buy from Newegg and need a new ultra fast PC, but don't have 1000's to spend, with the following requirements: 4-core CPU and fan 6-8GB RAM Dual monitor video card, gaming capable. Broadcast video frame rate >30 fps. Brand leader Mobo to support the above and overclockable. All hot USB slots...