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    My internet doesn't work at night!

    Thanks Lemon Law for the thorough response. ATT Customer Service said they see a continuous problem on my line for the last several months. When ATT's tech came out yesterday, he read a clean signal at the box on the outside of the townhouse, but a 62% loss at my plug inside my house where the...
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    My internet doesn't work at night!

    Hi all, I have had SBC/ATT DSL for 3 years, but for the last 10 nights, my internet has not been working (but it works in the day). The ATT tech just came out today and his meter shows that my line outside is nice and clean, but when he checked my modem line in the house, there is a 62% loss...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    I tried to use Killbox...I could select the file, but when I pressed OK, it would not take it. I finally had the sense to transfer all the files out of that folder (except THAT one), and then I deleted the folder. And....it worked! I don't know why I didn't think of that much sooner. Thank...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    I am running Windows XP on a new Dell Dimension. How do I get into DOS? I know if you hold down F8 when booting up, I can boot into a command prompt, but is that the same?
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    Here's the status of what I've tried so far: I found the My Way SA in the "Add or Remove Programs" list and removed it. The processes are gone from the HijackThis log too. Then I ran the MS Anti-Spyware Beta program, and it did not detect anything. I have NOT run the Winsockfix.exe yet. Should...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    The CPal is Cookie Pal, it's a cookie blocker program. It's legit. I realized the MyWay stuff is probably built-in Dell crap. Thanks MechBgon for the link to analyse the output file. Nothing seems to be an obvious culprit. Hmm, I'll try safe mode next...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    Thanks for your quick reply. I tried the "delete file on reboot" and selected the file, but then HijackThis said "not a valid filename". Below is the scan log. 2 lines look suspicious to me because they're in a folder called "MyWaySA"... R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) -...
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    There's a file that is 0 bytes but I can't erase it! help please!

    this is slightly embarrassing....I decided to try to download a paris hilton vid clip using LimeWire. A MPG file got downloaded onto my computer and when I go to the folder, I see the file but I cannot delete it. It is 0 bytes and when I right-click, the normal list of options (copy, paste...
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    OMG, the best college prank was just pulled

    That's a pretty lame prank. If you think it's the 'best college prank', you need to get out a little! Penny a door, saran wrap the door, fill a room w/ styrofoam peanuts, pour ice cold water on someone while in the shower, sleeping w/ your roommate's girlfriend....now those are all better...
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    muscle cars

    I'm a classic Mustang fan. I really wish the new Mustang had the "step" up behind the door like in the OP's picture link. The new Charger has that but that car is fugly. I just watched "Rides: Biggest Spenders" and the most expensive muscle car is a restored Hemi 'Cuda Convertible, because...
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    "I was walking w/ a ghost" song

    I like the song because of it's catchy sound, but the lyrics are so lame. And this morning I counted...there are only 6 different lines that are repeated. This sounds like a job for the Ghostbusters!
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    Buying fist car.... Heres what I got to spend...What do ya think?

    I agree, VW's are NOT reliable. I've had a few friends w/ Golfs where the windows just fell down into the door! Other stuff always goes wrong too. If you want sporty, a Mazda Protege might be in that budget, but maybe not.
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    What do you consider to be the most awful fast food in your world?

    You have impeccable taste in food. </sarcasm> Where do you live? You have probably not had good Chinese food.
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    "I Need a Soldier" song meaning...

    Rap songs are getting stupider and stupider (is stupider a word? it should be in a rap song) She doesn't need a soldier. WTF for?
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    Does anyone else really like the song Mr. Brightside by The Killers?

    me likes the song....gotta remind my friend to burn the album for me. Is the version on the album different than the radio version? A few of the mp3's I d/l'ed were slightly diff than the radio. I want the damn radio version!!
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    I already explained this in previous posts (not in the OP). The cattle is Wagyu though, not American cattle. Kobe beef from Japan is something like $300/lb, no thanks.
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    You're missing out on a lot of tenderness, juiciness, and flavor! What are you scared of? If handled properly, meat will not be infested w/ bacteria. The bacteria on it will be on the surface, which will get killed by the high cooking heat.
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    You're right, they don't massage the cattle but they do have to follow certain guidelines to raise them. Here's the blurb from the Snake River Farm website: To produce the world's most exquisite beef, Snake River Farms has adopted many aspects of the heritage-steeped Japanese feeding method...
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    I'm not sure. In the US, most restaurants will advertise the grade of meat they are using (USDA choice, prime, Angus) but I don't know what they do in other countries. I would think if it was Wagyu/Kobe, they would have advertised that fact to justify the price.
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    Wagyu is the breed of cattle that Kobe beef comes from. I think it is correct and appropriate to use the term American Kobe beef for Wagyu cattle that is raised at American ranches authorized by the Kobe beef board or whoever governs that. I don't think the American ranches go into as much...
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    Just had American Kobe beef last night!

    Some friends and I ordered some American Kobe 'Zabuton' cut steaks, which came from Snake River Ranch in Idaho. When I took them out of the package and smelled it (raw), it smelled like butter! We just seasoned them w/ S&P and grilled them over really high heat mequite charcoal for ~1.5...
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    Help w/ new seller displaying photos on Ebay for just a few items

    The people on this forum are too knowledgeable about computer stuff and they know where to find the hot deals. I won't be able to get as much money as on eBay w/ all the 'idiots' (according to RossMAN)! LOL :) I might post on Craigslist too. Thanks for your input everyone. PS - I just...
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    Help w/ new seller displaying photos on Ebay for just a few items

    Cool, thanks for your help! I haven't gone deep enough into the item creation process yet.
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    Help w/ new seller displaying photos on Ebay for just a few items

    Hi everyone, I want to sell only a few things on Ebay and attach photos, but just checking out EBay's site they want you to sign up for monthly picture hosting service, which I don't want to do. Q1: I want to display photos on the item's page, are there any free/inexpensive sites to host my...
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    Old HDD compatible w/ a new system?

    Thanks for your help. I am going to order a Dell 8400 soon and it comes with the Intel 925 Express chipset. I'm not sure how many IDE channels are available on that one. Even if there are 2 IDE channels, with 2 drives on each, I may get screwed because I'll have a DVD burner and DVD-ROM...
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    Old HDD compatible w/ a new system?

    Hi, I have an older hard drive (ATA/33 i think) that I would like to put into a new computer (I'm still shopping). I have not kept up with computer technology so I'm a little confused. Will a computer with a master SATA drive support the addition of this older HDD? Thank you in advance...
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    Need help with taming Internet Explorer

    Hello everyone, Some websites nowadays are getting extremely annoying and I could use your help. Is there a way to change IE so that websites do not make IE become the active window when they refresh or load? Example: Say I go to a website and while it is loading, I go to Outlook to type some...
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    Hot? Maybe. Weird? YES! USB "Massage ball" - $10 + ship

    Just make sure your bed is less than 1.8m (the length of the cable) away from your USB port and you'll be just fine ;)
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    Free book on overcoming your addiction to porn!

    Haha, that's hilarious. Remember, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.... so order one now!
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    Free Gun Lubricant

    I have a semi-auto .40 handgun, but I forgot how to clean it. Can somebody tell me the order & steps involved? I have a bore snake and all the cleaning supplies. Thanks!
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    Spy Shots: ?05 Mustang Convertible & Coupe

    The convertible spy shots show that they are keeping those "sad eyes" headlights. It makes the front look like it's frowning. I hope they change the back taillights as well, because the concept car that came out in January had taillights straight off of an early '90s Mercury Capri! Capri Rear...
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    Discussion about beds and backs

    I was wondering if anyone knew about what type of bed you're supposed to get if you have lower back pain. I hurt my lower back about a month ago and it still hasn't gone away totally yet. Actually, on my vacation last weekend it got a lot better. Now this morning, after sleeping in my 'medium...
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    Question about my new Canon S400 camera...

    Dell is OK'ing the camera as a defective unit because of the LCD and I should get it replaced no problem. As for the software installation, it seems that the installation software was case sensitive, which is weird. The error message said "could not find g:\...\Data1.cab" On the CD-ROM, the...
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    Pictures of the G35 Wagon in the US!!

    That wagon looks nothing like a G35, and is plain ugly. The front looks something like a cross between the Lexus IS300 and a Nissan Frontier. The back is boxier than a Chevy Panel van.
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    Question about my new Canon S400 camera...

    I got it for $410 (plus another $12/3% off from going through Fatcash). I haven't gotten to play with it much so I don't know how much I like it yet. So far it has not been good (see OP). GoodToGo, If you are looking for a case, Longs Drugs had two really small nylon, foam-padded cases by...
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    Question about my new Canon S400 camera...

    I got a new S400 yesterday from Dell. There is one dead pixel that always stays green. Is this a problem that I can get an exchange for? Thanks. EDIT: New problem!! I tried to install the Canon software last night and it was having problems. It would say "Cannot find g:\....\Data1.cab" but...
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    Cheese fans....free shipping!

    Did you ever notice that most vegetarians should be called cheese-atarians instead? They think they're healthy because they don't eat meat but they don't really eat that much veggies either. Just lots of quesadillas, nachos, and anything else with cheese. Silly wannabe-vegetarian girls (and guys...
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    Free small Quizno sub with drink and chip purchase

    OK I can't tell if you're joking or not, but if you're serious, I would say typical NY attitude I also wouldn't go into their store for being so rude about it.
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    BOSE speakers and Sony hometheater system on sale!!

    The answer to your challenge: Fluance Speakers Bose is way overpriced for what you get. The drivers they use have el cheapo paper cones. And how can you get a full range of sound from just 1 driver? That is why every other company uses tweeters for highs and woofers for lows. Fluance's speakers...
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    Free Guiness flying disc(us only

    Boo, not valid to residents of CA. Is this some sort of backlash against our wine industry?!?!:beer::confused: