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    PS pulsating after shutdown..

    Hi! Well, after shutdown, my PS pulsates for 15-20 seconds. First pulses are quicker and slows down till it stops completely. Symptoms: speakers pop at every pulse and lights on case flash. I'm assuming my ANTEC SL350S is shot. It's currently powering : 3 * HD 1 * CD-writer 1 *...
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    Internet --> US routers down?

    Hi! Is it possible that some major US routers are down ?? It seems that a lot of traffic routed through the US is severely lagging. Can anyone well informed about these issues let me know what's going on.. Thanks!
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    Samsung printer : 2010 vs 2510

    Hi! I need a printer ASAP. Both these models sell for around 100$ CDN. Which would you pick and why? (Specs seem very similar) Also, I plan on refilling cartridges.. I know the 2510 has chip in cartridge, while the 2010 doesnt. Thanks!
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    Access denied --- *.msc & *.msi

    Hi, as stated, when I try to open an .msc or .msi I get an access denied box.. see pic: !Click! The only "major" thing that happened recently was the installation of a game (Test drive). One single user on this system. Anyone know how to remedy this? It kinda sucks cause I...
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    Fixed HD showing as removable??

    Hi, I recently did a fresh install of WinXP. And now, out of 3 hard drives, 2 are showing as removable hard drives.. Which means the little green/grey icon is on my taskbar. Both are sata, while the the other one is pata (the one that is ok). Thanks!
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    Corsair ram on Gigabyte Mobo, compatible?

    Hi, Can anyone think of a reason why a kit of Corsair 2x512 valueselect pc3200 184pin DIMMS should not work on a Gigabyte K8NF mobo? Dead sticks? Or does my mobo not like dual bank ram? But other mobos I tried yield the same results.. My other kit of OCZ DIMMS run fine. But any...
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    Google : Browse by name, disables itself.

    Hi! info : -after install of the most recent google toolbar, and opening IE 6.0 for the first time after install of the toolbar, the feature works fine. -if I open a second IE window, the feature does not work. -if I close the 1st window, and the open another, the feature wont...
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    1 shortcut = 2 apps.

    Is it possible to launch by double-clicking one single shortcut? If it is, please tell me how. Thanks!
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    Pls lock.

    Lock.
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    Buying a HD (...in Canada)

    Hey! I'm seeing all these insane deals in the US, but is there anything that even comes close in Canada? The best I've seen is a 300gb Seagate (sata) for 144$ CAD at NCIX.com. Can I expect better? Where? Also, my mobo is a k8nf-9, i can stick pretty much any sata drive on it, right...
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    Beethoven symphonies 1st thru 5th, for those who missed them..

    Enjoy! edit : sorry guys, it seems I may not be allowed to share these.
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    Boot options -- Missing original WIN2k install

    Hi, just recently I had some problems with a missing NTLDR during bootup. I did something in Partition Magic that was apparently wrong.. Anyways I played with my win2k install cd and finally was able to get into windows. However this is a 2nd a install of windows that is on a different...
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    Gigabyte K8NF shows CPU error?!

    Setup : AMD 3000+ (939) --not OCed-- Giga K8NF-9 512 x 2 (OCZ) WD 120G (ATA) WD 160G (SATA) SLK2650bqe (using included PS) Basic Stock cooling, which means 1 rear case fan (included with case)...
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    Power / Aux Temperature ??

    Setup : AMD 3000+ (939) --not OCed-- Giga K8NF-9 512 x 2 (OCZ) WD 120G (ATA) WD 160G (SATA) SLK2650bqe (using included PS) Basic Stock cooling, which means 1 rear case fan (included with case). Here's what Sandra gives me.. I know Sandra isnt very popular on this forum, but...
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    Realtek AC97 causing hell..

    Setup : AMD 3000+ (939) Giga K8NF-9 512 x 2 (OCZ) WD 120G (ATA) WD 160G (SATA) The problem: I'll admit, everything was fine until I tried CCleaner (to "clean" my reg). Then I had no more sound.. Whats strange is that in my DEVICE MANAGER everything looks fine.. But when I want...