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    Can my computer handle a 2tb HDD?

    My Seagate 1.5tb is starting to make the tick of death noise. I will be buying a 2tb HDD to replace it but wasnt sure if there will be any problems with my motherboard or windows being able to recognize this size. I will be using it as storage and not a boot drive. I've read that people mention...
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    Black screen after XP splash screen

    I just downloaded the latest Nvidia WHQL drivers for my 8800gt (link). I installed the drivers and rebooted with no problem. Then I went back into Control Panel clicked uninstall for "Nvidia drivers" and chose the option to "uninstall all, except display drivers." This prompted me to reboot...
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    Whats wrong with my CPU temp readings?

    Hope this is the right section. Please move if needed... I'm looking for some insight on which program offers a "more accurate/important" reading. IIRC, temps can be gathered from different parts of the CPU (die, DTS, thermistor, etc). Below are some idle temps. Any help is appreciated...
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    No POST...cant update BIOS

    I know there is a known compatibility issue with NeoHE power supplies and Asus boards. Asus and Antec both acknowledge this problem. Sometimes the system will shutdown w/o notice after 3 seconds. Sometimes it'll stay on if the CMOS is reset but its just a blank screen. There's plenty of threads...
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    hotmail/yahoo mail problem

    my friend needs help and im too stupid
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    quick launch icon

    recently reformatted and set up the computer just how i wanted it. i usually set up all my quick launch icons at the same time and put it in a specific order that i want them in. yesterday i deleted the firefox icon from the quick launch and put it back later that night. i usually have it as the...
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    DDR memory question

    is there a simple way to tell which sticks are backwards compatible? i assume not all kinds are capable of this. im looking for pc2100 and the ones higher than that seem to be cheaper or on sale more often. thanks
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    help with XP Recovery Console

    how do i copy userinit.exe from the XP cd to replace the file on the hard drive? i searched online a little bit and tried "e:\i386\userinit.ex_ userinit.exe" but it says access is denied. i believe i need this file to gain access to my computer again. when i type the password to login it...
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    laptop battery (best storage)

    did a quick search in this section and didnt find an answer. i have a brand new 700m. the battery wont be used alot so i want to detach it. is there a preferred method? its a lithium-ion battery. should i drain it completely or charge it fully before i take it off? does it matter? thanks in advance
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    how do i connect 2wire modem with netgear router?

    my friend has SBC internet which supplied them with a 2wire modem. the connection from the modem to the computer is through USB. how can he connect a netgear wireless so he can use the laptop? the input on the router is a cat5 head. any help is great thanks
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    WD 200gb shows as 130gb

    not sure what is causing this. do i need to flash/update BIOS? please reply if you need more info specs: AMD Athlon XP 1700 Asus A7M266 Crucial 256mb DDR
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    SBC help...slow

    i've had SBC Yahoo DSL for a while now and just recently i started experiencing very slow connections. this only happens when i type in an address or click on one of my faves. basically whenever i navigate to another site. if i click on a link or stay within the same site everything is up to...
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    Sony CDRW detected as CD-rom

    i have a Sony CRX225A-U CDRW. it worked fine on my WD40gb then i switched to my WD200gb and now its only functioning as a normal CD-rom. Device manager detects it as a Sony CDRW but when i open My Computer it's labeled as 'CD Drive'. if i try to burn something with Roxio EzCD5 it says theres no...
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    DSL only as admin

    DSL service: SBC YAHOO DSL modem provided: 2Wire Home Portal 1000SW I did a self install since tech never came and everything seems to work fine. before, and even now, i had everyone who uses the computer log in as me (admin). now i decided to make them their own limited acct. when they log in...
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    admin privacy on XP

    im admin on XP. i had people login with my acct to use the comp. now im giving them their own acct and transfering their files onto their. how can i set it so the limited accts cant see my files now?
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    comp restarts when i hook up digicam

    i have a SONY P72 digital camera. the cable uses a USB connection to transfer pix to the comp. every other time i hook it up and turn the camera on, the comp blue screens for like half a sec then reboots by itself then freezes. its such a hassle to go thru all that just to transfer pictures. i...
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    need XP filmstrip help

    im using XP PRO. im assuming my problem has to do with regedit...when i open a folder and go to VIEW -> FILMSTRIP, the thumbnail shows up but when i click on it, the enlarged version doesnt show up. it happened to my thumbnail view also. when i chose VIEW -> THUMBNAILS none of the pics showed...