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    super weird motherboard issue (i think)

    This has been an ordeal to put this machine together. Please excuse the long evolution but I think its valuable info. machine is- antec 900 case mis z97 pcmate board 32 gb crucial ballistix ram pny 480 ssd 750 ti vid started out by installing windows 7, no issues after installing...
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    I7 4790 cooler

    Put together an i7 4790 build on the msi z97 pc mate motherboard. For some reason with the stock cooler the cpu temp got up into the 80s. I've never had this happen before. I then got an alpine 11 rev 2 cooler and had some serious trouble installing it. 2 of the latching pins wouldn't go all the...
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    iphoto issue

    I'm helping a friend with an Iphoto issue. Evidently someone else tried to copy his iphoto library (it has nearly 20,000 pictures) to his new Mac. The process he followed was to copy the pictures library to the desktop and then import into Iphoto. I'm no Mac expert but I didn't think this was...
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    Folder redirection in 10.7

    Would like to have a local folder that updates another that resides on a WD Live network hard drive. Can this be done?
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    2012 VW Tiguan or Volvo XC60?

    Have good deals set up for both but finding it hard to choose.
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    Hit by car running red light

    https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Gunners+Branch+Rd,+Germantown,+MD&hl=en&ll=39.177886,-77.239122&spn=0.003564,0.004823&sll=38.804821,-77.236966&sspn=3.66823,4.938354&oq=gunners&hnear=Gunners+Branch+Rd,+Germantown,+Montgomery,+Maryland+20876&t=m&z=18 Happened yesterday at the intersection of...
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    Cpu Fan Error- Asus Sabertooth X79

    I recently built a machine using an Asus X79 Sabertooth board and Antec 1200 case. After connecting the large top mounted fan (3 pin) to a 4 pin fan connection on the board I am getting fan errors. I'm sure there must be a bios setting to regulate when errors are thrown but am not finding it.
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    Merging Folders in Lion 10.7.4

    I was attempting to assist a client with moving her files from one Mac to another and the merge feature in Lion isn't working right or I'm not doing something right. I copied her documents, desktop, music, pictures, etc folders from the users directory on her old system and attempted to drop...
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    Hijack\Radio Station like activity on Windows PC

    I have been working with a client that seems to have some type of browser hijack or spyware infection. Randomly you will hear what seems to be a radio station in the background. You'll hear news headlines, the weather, a baseball players interview, etc. It is not repetitive like alot of other...
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    Weird noise while driving (tires)

    Starting yesterday I noticed that my 2010 VW Tiguan is making road noise. The faster i go the more I hear it which makes me think it is tire related. Here is what I've done. 1. checked tires for items stuck in them. 2. checked wheel wells for loose items 3. checked undercarriage for loose...
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    Data Recovery

    Have a WD black laptop hard drive that powers on, gives 3 clicks, and then powers off when using my external cage or recovery kit on another machine. What other options, if any, do I have?
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    Lenovo U450p LCD Hinge Repair

    I have a customer laptop that needs new lcd hinges. The model is a lenovo U450p type 3389. I'm having trouble finding a local replacement source. So far all I have found are parts outside the USA, which may make the repair process longer. I'd prefer to find domestic replacements. I'm also...
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    Best Video card\combo for gaming rig

    Building a rig for a client that will be playing SWTOR and Guild Wars 2. I'd like to know if I'd be better to go beefy single or slightly slower dual video cards for this rig. I have in on good authority that SWTOR isn't good with sli\crossfire but not sure about Guild Wars 2.
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    Targetting Fat loss in the torso\Ab region

    I'm 5'9 and 195. In the past 2-3 years I've committed myself to better diet and fitness. I started out at 230 and am now at 195. I look and feel alot better than I did before I started but I seem to be hovering in the 195ish region for the past few months. The majority of my excess fat is in...
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    3,500 dollar budget, what to do?

    I'm being commissioned by a client to build a high end gaming unit. The budget of 3500 is by far the most any client has ever given me. I'm usually lucky to get close to 2000. I'd like some advice items I could use to make the best machine possible. Here is what I have so far so help me fill in...
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    Remove file password from Excel

    One of my users has brought me a file she put a password on way back when and now doesn't remember it (of course). Does anyone know of a way to remove an excel file level password that is free?
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    Access Point Setup

    I'm admittedly light on AP knowledge as I mainly do residential work and single routers typically get the job done. I'm doing a larger job for a business owner who already has a sonicwall router. He has a current Cisco AP setup that is 5 years old and is likely Wireless G rated and maybe even...
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    No sound after video card install

    HP a6000n desktop with 6150 geforce onboard. I attempted to add a galaxy geforce gt 440 and after the driver install I had no sound. Sound is basic set of speakers connected via standard sound jack to green audio port. After removing the card and drivers and going to back to the onboard it was...
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    Best affordable NAS device

    I just got done a job where a small business had a server that had a serious hardware malfunction. I was able to get the data onto an external drive which keeps them running but I think I am going to suggest a NAS rather than a new server. The owner stated that all the server did was hold data...
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    Wireless for huge home

    I have a new client I will be seeing later this week. He is having issues with wireless in is home and he has a huge one. nearly 8,000 square feet. Current set up- verizon fios g router with 4 range expanders In my experience upgrading a client from a g router to an N solves the...
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    Hard Disk Config error at Boot up

    I'm imaging the hard drive of a Dell Dimension 2400 from a 40 gb to a 320 gb. The customer asked that I use the norton ghost software that he had installed on his machine to do the imaging. After 2 attempts at imaging using norton ghost I'm falling back to my solution of clonezilla. After each...
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    Getting more consulting clients

    I currently provide consulting to about 75-100 on the side but right now it is feast or famine. i either have a whole bunch or nothing at all. I'm looking for ways to get the word out to more people in my area about my services. I currently use my facebook page, craigslist, local county forums...
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    Asus m4a89td cpu fan error

    I'm building a new system and everything si going well so far except for a "cpu fan" error that comes up every time I boot. I have to press f1 to proceed after every restart. The system runs just fine and the temps are well within tolerance. I'm sure this is just a bios tweak but haven't found...
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    Asus m4a89td cpu fan error

    I'm building a new system and everything si going well so far except for a "cpu fan" error that comes up every time I boot. I have to press f1 to proceed after every restart. The system runs just fine and the temps are well within tolerance. I'm sure this is just a bios tweak but haven't found...
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    Hyper-v

    This is my first ofray into Hyper-V and I must admit I don't understand how it uses IP addresses. My system is set up like so. dell poweredge r710 with 4 network cards. originally used first nic to set up the local host machine and hard coded 192.168.200.245 ip to it set up 2 guest vms...
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    Wired or wireless router with 5 lan ports

    I have a client who is adding a dsl line into his bsuiness and has a local wired network of 5 computers all linked via a wired switch. He would like to add internet access but all the router, wired or wireless, I can find at a decent price only have 4 lan ports. I'd like not to have to upstream...
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    Eating healthy with a busy lifestyle

    My wife and I lead a pretty hectic lifestyle. We're both IT pros so we all know about the late nights. We are active socially and travel frequently to other states for functions and to top it off we both consult on the side. There are nights when we are both exhausted after work and when we...
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    Soreness from running

    I've been slowly working my way up and into some good cardio in my workouts. I've been back on a gym regiment since January of last year and can do 3-3.5 miles in 30 minutes at this point. My question centers around soreness and recovery time. Now that I'm doing 3 miles at 6.5-7 mph I have...
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    500 watts enough

    I'm building a new machine for my parents business and want to make sure I get a good enough power supply. I know this is going to be overkill for them but the last one I built has lasted them 5 years with little headache and they are willing to put out the money so why not :). asus...
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    slow domain logon- windows xp

    I have a 5 client, one server domain where the logon process takes about 5 minutes at the "loading personal settings" portion. Upon examining the network config I find that the router is the dns and dhcp. Is this what is slowing it down or should I look in another direction?
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    computers disconnect from printer

    I have a KM bizhub c360 network copier and all of my computers will randomly disconnect from it. A simple reboot solves the issue temporarily but it always comes back. Is there something else I can do? I'm already using the latest drivers.
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    Windows 7 networking

    I have a friend whom I just set up s network for. He runs a cafeteria business and has 5 machines that are all windows 7. It was quite an upgrade since he was previously using windows 98 and quickbooks 98. Now he has windows 7 and quickbooks 2010 with 3 printers that are shared off of...
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    windows 7 to windows xp issues

    I have 2machines, one is 32 bit xp pro and the other 64 bit windows 7 pro. Both are fully patched. I'm trying to get them to share files but here is what I have. 1. The windows 7 machine can see the xp machine in network but when I connect I'm challenged for a uname/pw. 2. The xp machine...
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    Printer Batch Script help

    I'm working on a vb batch script that adds and deletes printers. I'm not much of a scripter but have pieced together the code below. It seems that the deletion portion works as well as the skip portion but the install portion isn't working. 'On Error Resume Next Const...
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    change order of network ip grab

    Can someone remind me how to change the order in which network adapters grab ips? I have a laptop that's slow to log in and I think it's because the wireless adapter is trying to grab an ip first. Since we don't have a ireless netowrk here that's a futile task. I just can't recall where to make...
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    Unable to delete printer in XP

    I have a user who was experiencing problems printing to a certain printer on our network. I was able to get him printing by creating a new entry to the print server but the old entry will not delete. It simply sits there and says "deleting" underneath. I have restarted the system, bounced the...
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    spools.exe error

    I just installed windows xp on a compaq evo d51c machine. After a couple reboots I've noticed a spools.exe error that comes up at startup. With this being a new install and the reboots basically just to test system health I'm stumped as to the problem.
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    CD-Rom devices not found

    I'm working on a system where Windows XP device manager shows an exlcamation mark over the dvd-rom and cdrw drives. Here is what I have done to no avail, any help is appreciated. 1. changed ide cable 2. updated chipset drivers and bios 3. reset the dell bios using alt-e and alt-f 4...
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    Need to merge 2 windows xp partitions

    I have a customer that set up his machine in correctly and of course drops it in my lap to fix. He installed a 320 gb hard drive and cloned his 160 incorrectly. Now he has 2 160 gb partitions on his 320 gb drive. Do you guys know of a free utility I can use to merge both partitions together?
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    Attachment Question- Outlook

    Does anyone know how to change the default save path when saving a attachment from an Outlook email?