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    Anti-Malware/Spyware/Virus software not fixing problem

    I've seen infections like this before, and a few times they turned out to be a MBR infection, like sinowal. Easy fix. Boot from windows disc > choose repair > fixmbr > reboot No harm
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    Can't get to google

    Maybe try using third party DNS, like google dns 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 or even opendns 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
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    Can't get to google

    If you ping google, do you get a correct IP? If I ping google I get 74.125.19.104, it will probably be different for you, but I can get to google via http://74.125.19.104/. Maybe verify the ip your resolving for google.com on another machine.
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    Trojan running as irc server

    Run processexplorer from sysinternals, or gmer. You can also try red curtain by mandiant, very helpfull for special crafted (read packed) malware.
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    Rouge AV that I can't seem to kill

    Here is what I do Boot into external environment with access to your drive - UBCD4Win- another computer Clean out the following files -userprofile\local settings\application data\***random letters*** created recently ****** hint generally you do not need .exes here delete them. If you are...
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    4 Way SLI !!! Smoking HOT

    Cuda Hash Cracking FTW?
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    HOWTO: Stream Music & Movies to your iPhone

    This is what I use http://code.google.com/p/telekinesis/
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    Prime 95 or BOINC?

    I've replaced prime95 with orthos. Or maybe try linx
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    Online Backup Solution needed

    I can access data from any system, and manage content through a browser with carbonite.
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    Online Backup Solution needed

    I've used Carbonite before. Easy to setup, and restore if you ever need to.
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    Windows Defender

    I was playing around with windows 7, and some rogue baddies like, AV360, Personal Antivirus, SYSGuard, PC Defender, etc.. It detected and removed most of them. It did a great job.
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    Which is the best defragmenting software?

    I not a big fan either, but I believe it could improve the chance of data recovery. If your mft(s) gets borked, and you defragment often then you have a better chance of getting more data back.
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    Anything better than GetDataBack for deleted file recovery

    Depends what you want to do. GetDataBack is a great prog. I also use rtudio
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    Firefox - Saving Options, Bookmarks, History, Passwords

    Great Stuff. I use it a lot.
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    Every PC Techs must have?

    Nirsoft suite UBCD4win
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    Help, Removed Virus now I can't log in to Windows

    Most likely your userinit.exe is borked. Either the path in the registry or the file is removed or modified. Best thing to do would boot from a live cd (I prefer UBCD4Win, but any will work,) and verify which is causing the problem. It should be located in system32. In the reg make sure the...
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    Removing Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition

    If your still look for a solution, look up NoNav. I've used it before, and it worked just fine.
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    Looking for a camera recommendation

    I'm just starting to get into photography, and wanted to see what anandtech pros would recommend for me. Looking in the $500 to $700 range. I do a lot of hiking, and kayaking. What other info would be helpful for a recommendation?
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    Norton Antivirus Problems

    If its symantec the default password is symantec
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    Windows Automatic Updates keep failing

    Try this Start menu> run > cmd "net stop wuauserv" then "regsvr32 wups2.dll" then "net start wuauserv" No quotes
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    How can I back up all my Comcast e-mail?

    Set up a email client on your system to download the mail? Like outlook, or outlook express.
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    CPU spiking issue

    If your still having this problem try disabling automatic updates if its enabled. I have seen it doing this on a few machines starting just a week or two ago. To test if that will help you just go Start > Run --> CMD -->net stop wuauserv
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    [Expired] TechNet Plus subscription $99 for students

    Thanks for posting this Winterpool.
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    Need Backup solution for my p/c

    Acronis True Image. It's not free, but well worth the money.
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    Windows XP firewall problem

    Thanks for the ideas. I did try netsh winsock reset, even tried the winsock tool. I ran the system file check after I first noticed the problem, but it didn't help. Just ran it again, and now it works :confused: w/e
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    Windows XP firewall problem

    My friends system had some nasties that I helped him remove, but still haven't been able to get a internet connection. When I try to start win firewall it says the service cannot be started, system error 2001, the specified driver is invalid. Anyone seen this before, any ideas? I have tried...
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    NEED ASAP: small, very powerful but silent computers for office

    I've used those aopen mini systems a few times. Text They aren't dead silent, but not to loud for a small system. They perform great though.
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    Want to backup my ATI driver disk

    Why not just download the driver, and burn it to a disk.
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    Computer Turns off

    Yeah, a PSU could cause that. This one?
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    Best backup software?

    If you mean a drive image, then I would recommend Acronis True Image.
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    If my mobo dies is my RAID-1 array F'ed?

    Thats why I like cards. You can take them with you. Would it work if the motherboards had the same controller?
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    Paypal $15 of $30 offer (Feb. 8 - March 31)

    I got the $15 rebate, but the funny thing is, my order didn't go through. Thanks paypal
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    Sharp projector

    I have this projector, but haven't tried to do what you are. I just wanted to say I wouldn't buy this projector again. Sharps support is atrocious (but you might get lucky and not need it ;).) My FIRST bulb lasted about 800 hrs, and finding a replacement was a joke. I have no problem with the...
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    Bootable system stability tester?

    UBCD has both prime95, and memtest. :thumbsup: Also has quite a few other useful tools.
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    Man saws house in half

    I don't know where to start with this one
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    memory voltage

    I am not even going to ask why, but just suggest memtest 86. If you get an error you probably need more juice.
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    Speed up your gaming with KillerNIC

    Its a steal at twice that price
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    Need new case - where to put radiator?

    uhhh what? I'm not a big fan of cube cases, and if your good at modding a regular case will turn out better, IMO. It will also be cheaper. That is the bang for the buck cooling. Nothing wrong with that.