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    0x0000007E stop error

    MSI MS-1683 laptop. 4 gigs RAM. I've replaced the RAM and HDD. I've reloaded Windows 7. Fully updated Windows. We're still getting this error. Can anyone help? Thanks, Barry
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    Sub T7300 for 5750

    I'm contemplating subbing a T7300 in place of the original T5750 in my Toshiba P305 laptop. I looked up the two and noted that the 7300 has an 800 MHz FSB while the 5750 has a 667 MHz FSB. Do we think this swap will work?
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    Dell D830

    I have a Dell D830 laptop and am wondering if it's possible for the video chip to be fried and still put out a wonderful picture to an external display. The LCD has a pinkish hue and is very full of green dots. This is true even with a replacement display. However, I'm not sure that the...
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    Can't download w/any browser

    No matter which browser I use all downloads get deleted upon completion. I've taken to downloading anti-malware, anti-virus, anti-etc. software onto a flash drive and installing from there. All install with ease. Windows update works. Browsing works. Searching works. Updating anti-virus, etc...
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    Old 19" Hanns-G Monitor

    I have a HannsG 196D (like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hannspree-HU-196DP-19-inch-LCD-Monitor-/320736648890?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item4aad64deba) and it has the same LCD panel as http://ftpkuban.com/FTP/Manual/ViewSonic/VP920_b-1_SM_1a.pdf . The LCD itself has a few bad spots in it. The...
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    Need HTPC PSU, funny dimensions.

    My el cheapo PSU in an el cheapo HTPC case has crapped out. I need a better one but am having trouble shopping since the length and width dimensions are reversed. I guess they needed some way to make the case seem less bulky (tall). Sucks. Anyway, Dimensions I've found are 5.9" (L) x 3.39" (H) x...
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    Need CS5 capable barebones

    We're looking to get my wife's workplace a new computer setup that will allow her to work with customer's CS5 files. Need help deciding what to get. I'm looking at barebones kits from NewEgg or ??? I am no stranger to assembly. Thanks, Barry
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    Adding computer to business network

    I'm adding a running XP SP3 to a network whose server is running Server 2003. The XP computer is connected to a router which is connected to the network. Knowing that the business software does not like DHCP I've set up the XP computer to use a static IP address on the router. As such it still...
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    Compaq F759WM

    I got this lappy in today. It was known to not have video to the LCD. It would, however, display on an external monitor. So I did that. Things were looking up. During POST it would display that it had a PCI Bus conflict, Bus 2 Device 5. Don't know what that is but probably explains why it...
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    Which to use?

    I'm getting an Asus M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 and 8 gigs of Mushkin DDR3 RAM to use with my Phenom II 720 BE. For the time being I'll be using on board video. There are three 1TB drives and an IDE optical drive or two. The exhaust fan is 120mm and intake is 3x80mm. The heat sink fan is also 120mm...
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    bad spot in lcd monitor

    In one of our monitors there is a bad spot a bit larger than a quarter with a nice halo around it. Funny thing is it has been known to migrate. What is going on here? Still using it since it isn't in the way at the moment.
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    computer died

    My desktop has been having problems with returning from hibernation/sleep. It has also been having random crashes and freezes. Windows solutions has mentioned a RAM problem. The other day it would not resume Windows 7. I power cycled it and that didn't help. Heck, I even unplugged it. The...
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    7 inch touchscreen ideas

    http://www.surpluscomputers.com/350079/data-modul-claa070lc0jct-color-800.html I'm wondering what kind of projects I could build with the above item. I'm having trouble coming up with ideas. I also have no idea how to connect it to a power source, video source, data source. I have not...
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    Toshiba A135 problem

    I have a friend's Toshiba A135-S4527. The motherboard has been replaced. I think it may be time for another replacement. Let me describe the problem. She left it with me with the battery out. On purpose. I put the battery in and it fired up. Then I properly turned it off. Now it won't...
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    laptop LCD gone bad

    I was wondering, is it possible to replace the circuit board on the back of the LCD? And even if I do so successfully will that get rid of two vertical lines in it? I've never taken one apart that far. Toshiba with Phillips LP154W01 (TL)(A2) screen. I have a broken one coming in I'm going to...
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    Soltek SL-75FRN2-RL SATA install

    I have the above older board. The company is apparently no longer in business; therefore there is no support web site. The only place I've seen that has anything for download is http://www.czechcomputer.cz/product.jsp?artno=24061. Now to the problem. I want to install Windows on a new hard...
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    Bios detect/ no detect hard drive

    I'm trying to figure out why the BIOS setup would see the hard drive but when I attempt to boot the hard drive is not found. Computer is an old Dell Optiplex GX260. Thankfully it isn't one I own, but it is one I have to have working for my job. Also good is that they're easy and cheap to...
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    Dell laptop lcd lamp replacement

    Does anyone here know of a vendor or two for replacement CCFLs for laptop LCDs complete with wires to plug in? I've found a replacement that I would have to solder through Google. I would rather just drop a new one in. Just for information the screen is a Dell LP154W01 (TL)(F3) 15.4" WXGA in...
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    Palm software on W7 64 bit?

    My boss has an old Palm Zire 21 we tried to get running on his new laptop with Windows 7 64 bit. Downloaded latest Palm Desktop software. Went through chat with tech support to find out that Palm doesn't have USB drivers that work with W7-64 for a Zire 21. Can we get around that? In the...
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    Office documents sizing problems

    I created a form in InfoPath for my boss. She has been successfully using it for six months. Yesterday I changed the resolution, icon sizing, spacing and font sizes, message box sizes etc for her monitor. After that ALL her Office documents - Excel, InfoPath, etc - changed font sizes, text box...
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    ASUS TUSI-M problem

    Hi All, I have an Asus TUSI-M board and it will not POST. I put my el cheapo diagnostic card in and the Reset LED on the card stays lit. I'm assuming that means the board is always thinking the reset button is being pushed. Does this mean I'm sunk, that the board has a short? Whaddya think...
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    Stupid question

    I got a motherboard from someone who put RTV all over the CPU socket. It didn't cure properly and is just smeared all over and in the socket. Am I screwed or can it be cleaned? TIA, Barry
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    Gigabyte GA-7ZMMH RAM issue

    Yeah, it's an old board. I got it for next to nothing and it seems to work. The issue is that it's reading the SDRAM sticks at exactly half their capacity. Could this be an issue of single-sided vs. double-sided sticks? Could it be bad RAM sockets? Thanks for all your thoughts. Barry
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    ATI 7000 question

    I have someone's computer and it's Asus board gives me a beep code of 13, meaning that either there is no video card, it's RAM is bad or it needs to be re-seated. The board in question is an A7V8X-X and it's AGP slot is 8x. The video card has stickers on the back identifying it as a Radeon 7000...
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    Overcoming SiS7001 USB problem on PCChips boards

    I'm having the same problem as this guy: http://www.driverforum.com/controller3/1610.html Win 2K operating system. PCChips M748LMRT and M599LMR boards. They probably have the same chip controlling the USB because the problem is identical. Barry
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    Win 2K 'puter locked down

    I sold a computer to someone with Win2K on it. It worked great for them. Recently they were online when something made the computer shut down. When they got it to come back up it was locked down and only the administrator could unlock it. Is it possible that they downloaded a virus and it farked...
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    Can't get Windows to complete installation

    I'm very frustrated. I've tried to get either ME or 2000 onto two different computers and I keep getting error messages. Either they can't properly open CAB files or they can't find a file on the CD or the file that was extracted is corrupt or regserv calls up a vmm error or *something*. The...
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    XCell 2000

    Does anyone have knowledge of this board? I would really like to download an owner manual and drivers for onboard devices. I tried a Google search but only had minor success. Thanks, Barry
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    Dam BIOS problem

    I got yet another free computer. The country club I work for just updated to a whole new system (really nice too!) and they're going to get rid of some old junk. They told me that if I want anything old I can take it. So, I now have a new toy. It's a Celeron 333 MHz on an Atrend ATC-6130 Rev 1.1...
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    CES K7S5A

    Hey, I'm pretty certain the answer is going to be NO, but I'm going to ask anyway. Is there a chance that a Thoroughbred 2400 will work on the K7S5A from ECS? I think it only takes a Thunderbird but I'm not sure. Thanks, Barry
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    IE locking computer in fresh Windows ME install

    I've just installed ME onto a P4 2.4 400 MHz, 768 meg RAM, MSI Ultra mainboard machine. The first time I did it IE would lock up going to the Windows update site after I installed Office 2000. This time it locks up before I've installed Office. Oh, it'll load until it comes time to show the...
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    TX2 conflict with system on Windows ME

    I have an Abit KG7-RAID motherboard and a Promise Ultra 133 TX2 controller card. I would like to use them both but whenever I install the driver for the TX2 the system halts (commonly called the "blue screen of death") before Windows ME can load. Have you any idea what can cause this? There are...
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    old Compaq Presario 5172 motherboard help

    I need to put the front panel power switch and LED wires back in the right order on the motherboard. We got things confused when we took it apart to make a frankenstein Compaq. Now I need help. TIA, Barry