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  1. lorinser75

    Networking help - computer sharing issue

    Hey guys, I need some help in trying to solve an issue that we have in our small company. We are a small business of 4 people, and none of us are IT expert :(, but we know a little bit about networking. A little bit of background of the issue: We have 4 PC & 2 laptops, all of them are still...
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    Alternative to IPOD touch, a portable video to play AVI.

    A quick gadget question for you guys, Is there an alternative to IPOD touch that is cheaper and portable and can play Avi videos? My wife and kid (6 yrs old) are going overseas to SE ASIA to visit her parent, and I'm looking for something that I can buy that is cheaper than IPOD Touch, but...
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    How much do you think my ASUS W5A 12.1" Laptop is worth now?

    Hey guys, As the title says, I just need a small favor from you guys, esp. from the "veteran" traders, could you guys tell how much is my Asus W5A 12.1" laptop really worth now? My wife first bought me this laptop when it was newly release in TAIWAN which was a few years back. In fact, the...
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    Technical Question on Notebook PC - Lenovo Laptop

    Hey guys, I have a technical question for you that I hope you can help me. I just bought a new cheap/basic laptop from Lenovo (model: 3000 C200), and I guess I get what I paid for ($450) as it doesn't come with Windows Recovery Disc, in fact no Disc at all. Everything is stored in a...
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    Recovering deleted user profile in Windows 2000 pro

    hey guys, Need some help here, and mods, please help too if you can :) Kind of desperate. I accidentally deleted my own user profile in Win2K Pro, so now I have to log on as Admin. When I checked the user profile (right click my computer -> properties -> user profiles tab), There is a...
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    DELL 22% or more SAVING on Desktop & notebook

    I thought I share this with you guys. My co. received this in the mail a few days ago, but It got lost with other junk mails (until today). Many of you (or all of you :)) probably also received this in the mail, but for those who don't, Just go to this link: Dell Copper Anniversary I'm...
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    Any recommendation on Software app to run small restaurant?

    Howdy, Do any of you guys know a good Software App to run a small restaurant? My aunt is opening a small restaurant, and she asked me if I know a software app that can help her run the restaurant efficiently, probably for orders, CC charge..etc. I saw one before that is touch screen, but...
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    VGA ram thermal pads (spongy type) - where to buy them?

    Hey guys, Do you know where I can get VGA ram thermal pad (kind of thick and spongy). To be exact, I need these thermal pads to replace the factory pads from AC silencer 5. LMK which online retailers carry these. Thanks
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    removing "glued" HSF from a Video Card??

    Hey guys, Is there any way to remove a factory HSF from Video Card that is "glued" pretty hard to the chipset? I think the manufacturer used somekind of thermal glue or some sort. The card is actually Maddog ti4200. I'm trying to replace a dying HSF. Any advice is greatly appreciated...
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    Need some expert opinions on system/hardware issue.

    Hey guys, I need your expert opinions here. I'm helping my buddy troubleshooting his pc system. His system is very basic, it consists of: 1. AMD xp1800+ palomino 2. FIC Nforce2 IGP (micro ATX, onboard GF MX2 video) 3. 512 MB DDR400 PC3200 (single channel) 4. 40 gig IDE ATA100 7200 RPM...
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    Error Message: "Cannot Copy File: Path is too deep"

    Hey guys, I need some assistance, Does anybody know what is causing this message to appear "Cannot Copy File: Path is too deep" I'm trying to transfer a file from 1 PC to another across the network. Both machine are loaded with Win2k Pro. It was working fine for a while (transfer freely...
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    Please help me troubleshoot overclocking with NF7-S V2

    Hey guys, I need somebody to shed some light on me here, I've been battling with this all night. Let me first tell you my specs: NF7-S V.2 XP2100+ AIUHB - With L12 Mod Volcano 12 Merlin Bios D25 - Version 2D Corsair value PC3200 2x256 160 gig Maxtor 8mb 7200 IDE GIGABYTE fx5900xt...
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    Formatting HD with Red Hat installed?

    Hey guys, Quick simple question, Can I format a HD that contains Red hat linux (probably partitioned) with Winxp pro CD? I was thinking to install Fresh WinXP, and also deleting all partitions that may exist. I am not familiar with linux so I just want to make sure I'm not damaging anything...
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    MSI 9800 Pro (Green PCB) with Silencer 3 Question?

    I have a MSI 9800 pro with the green PCB. Just like this one (http://www.msicomputer.com/pro...O-TD128&class=vga). I'm trying to install Arctic Silencer 3 to replace the stock HSF, but for some reason I just can't fit the silencer bec. of the capacitors. Am I missing anything here? Does...
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    Installing SATA drive (raptor) in WinXP

    Hi guys, I need a quick clarification, I am installing a raptor drive in Nforce3 Chaintech mobo, and installation is a breeze because the HD is automatically detected, and looks like ready to go. My question is do I need to install the SATA driver when installing winXP from scratch (F6 - to...
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    overclocking question with AMD XP2800+ Barton

    Hi guys, I need a quick advise from all the OC guru out there. For the record, this will be my first OC experience so please take it easy on me :) Currently, I have an AMD XP2800+ barton CPU with MSI KT4 Ultra & Crucial Memory PC2700. My plan is to buy a new Nforce2 Ultra mobo either...
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    Removing Passive Heatsink in Northbridge Chip

    Hello guys, I have a MSI KT4 Ultra mobo that I am trying to upgrade the heatsink in the northbridge chipset. My question is how do you remove the factory heatsink in the chipset? I know it is held together by 2 "pins" (sit diagonally w/ each other)? I am trying to upgrade the factory...
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    XFX FX5800 $109????

    Hello guys, According to your professional opinion: Is this here a good buy? The reason why I'm asking is bec. I thought this card is supposed to be around $150 or above. http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=14-150-075&depa=0 Thanks guys
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    Networking question w/ WIN2K

    Hello guys, One quick stupid question :) Can u run a program over the network (Simple LAN setup w/switch)? what I mean is that the program files are located in other computer. Both comp are running win2k The detail: I have a 1-user license program that I install in my computer, but I also...
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    Win 2K pro takes a LONG TIME to START-UP

    Hey guys, Something really weird with my old computer which I hope you guys can tell me why. It is No biggie, but for some reason win 2k really really takes a long time (about probably 1 minute) to start-up at the WIN2K LOGO (the Blue status bar stop about in the middle). After about probably a...
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    How do I download wav. file from IE browser?

    Hey Guys, I have a quick question for you. How do I download a wav. file (a song) from a website that is playing it? I did try to look at the source, but couldn't find where it is. Here is the website: http://www.foto-toons.com/High&Mighty.htm I don't have any bad motives or anything, I just...
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    Memory Placement Question.?????

    Quick Question for you guys, I know this is kind of stupid, but anyway just out of curiousity: Will there be any problem or system instability if (2) DDR memory are placed in dimm1 & dimm3 slots or dimm2 & dimm3 slots (instead of in order, dimm1 & dimm2 slots). Assuming the Mobo has 3 Dimm...
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    VIDEO CAPTURE CARD - Any recommendation?

    Hey guys, I need your opinions this time :-) I'm planning to buy a Video capture card for my old analog camcorder. Any recommendation on good/reliable card in the range of $30 - $60? This card has to have an S-video or composite video connection, bec. that's all my camcorder can connect. I...
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    Sharing problem between 2 computers with WIN2K PRO

    Hey Guys & Win 2K expert I need help on windows 2000 sharing problems. I have two computers with win2k Pro installed. The two machines are almost identical, except for the FILE SYSTEM. One of the machines is NTFS & The other is FAT32. My problem is: If I try to access the other computer...
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    120 MB of Memory?

    Hi Guys, How is it possible that a computer reported a 120 MB of memory? My long distance cousin was asking my opinion about a computer that he just bought. It is consisting of: Pentium IV 1.5 ghz P4M266 - VIA pro savage DDR board for Pentium 4 120 MB ram? Is that even possible? I thought...
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    1/6, 1/4, 1/3 PCI divider. Can anybody explain?

    Hello guys. I am a newbie in overclocking, and just about to start learning it. I think I've already grasped the concept about FSB, multiplier, & core voltage. But, I am still confused about the term PCI divider, 1/6, 1/4 or 1/3 etc. Can anybody patiently explain to me this term? Does that...
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    WINDOWS 2000 MESSAGE ERROR *BLUE SCREEN*

    Hello there, Does anybody know what this error message means and what is the root of the problem? any help will be greatly appreciated. This happens usually during internet browsing. STOP: 0X0000000A (0X4D804326, 0X0000002, 0X0000001, 0X8043272B) ADDRESS 8043272B BASE AT 80400000, DATE STAMP...
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    TEMPERATURE READING

    Wazzupp Guys Do any of guys know the best way to read the temperature of the CPU without having to look at BIOS or restart? I know some of the MOBO manufacturer throw in some utilities/software to read the temp, but what if you are not offered one? I have an ECS L7s7a2 mobo. Thanks guys
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    MEMTEST86 - STOP RESPONDING, BAD MEM?

    Hey guys, Recently, I've just tried Memtest86 to test my memory in my old computer. It is actually PIII 866 with MSI 815E Pro & (2) 256 Mb Memory PC133. When I run the Memtest86, it stopped responding in Test#2. I waited a while to see if it was still in progress, but after waiting about 15...
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    ERROR MESSAGE IN WIN2K PRO

    Hey Guys, I recently experienced "blue Screen" nightmare in my win2k pro. I was in the middle of running a program when that "tragedy" happened. The error message is as follow: STOP: 0x000000d1 (0x3B9ACA10, 0x00000002, 0x0000000, 0xBFE166DF) DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL ADDRESS BFE166DF...
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    REPLACING VIDEO CARD IN WIN2K PRO

    Hey Guys, What is the best way to change Video Card driver in Win 2K pro without causing any problems or formatting the HD? I am trying to upgrade my video card in my computer from Nvidia Geforce2 MX400 to ATI Radeon 8500 LE. Thanks guys.
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    WIN 2K PRO SHUTDOWN ISSUE

    Hi guys I've recently installed (fresh install) win2k pro in one of my old Pentium III 450 computer (Intel BX Chipset Mobo). Everything went smoothly until I tried to shutdown the computer. For some weird reason, it didn't shutdown the computer automatically, instead it gave a message "It is...
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    How to edit video from PC i.e: Camcorder to PC?

    Hey guys, I am not sure if I post my thread in the correct forum, but anyway I need some instruction on how to transfer my video collection from my old 8MM (not digital) Camcoder to my PC for editing. The only thing I know, which is still kind of Blurr, is that I need to have a video capture...
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    WINDOWS 2000 PRO - DISK CLEAN-UP WON'T WORK

    I am operating on Windows 2000 Pro - Clean install For some weird reason, the windows 2000 Disk-clean-up stop responding as soon as I specify which drive to be cleaned. there is a window pop-up stating: "Disk Clean-up is calculating how much space you will be able to free up.....calculating"...