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    Installed the lastest version of Firefox and now it doesnt work

    So, I got an update msg while on firefox saying to update. I update, and then restart my comp etc and now it doesnt work. I reinstalled it various times, deleted all the files in explorer and that didnt do anything. I ran an anti-spyware check, and used CCleaner to clear out all the cookies...
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    Building a new Computer and need advice.

    Ive had my computer for about 2.5 years now and I think its time for an upgrade. I want to build a computer for about 2000$ Canadian. I want this to be a gaming system capable of running DX10 and windows Vista. So far im looking at the following: Core 2 Duo E6600 - Or should I get something...
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    Downloaded a Program called Anti-Keylogger Elite

    Firstly, I potentially downloaded a keylogger by accident a few days ago. I downloaded this program called Anti-Keylogger Elite and it supposedly found 3 keyloggers in my system: C:\Windows\System32\Msctf.dll C:\Windows\System32\Shell32.dll C:\Windows\System32\Shdocvw.dll Are these...
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    Possibly downloaded a Keylogger...

    I possibly downloaded a keylogger from the world of warcraft forums. It was a fake SS and i clicked on it without paying attention. Anyways, I am running Nortons Anti Virus and it did not detect any Viruses. I did a full system scan and I also did a spyware scan. I am also using the latest...
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    Unusual long load times in CSS

    I recently reformatted my computer, and after installing CSS the load times between maps seem a lot slower then before. The load time to get into a map is literally about 5 minutes, which is about 20x slower then before I reformatted. I am running the latest drivers on my motherboard and video...
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    Anyone ever heard of the site Fotoconnection.com?

    Has anyone ever heard of or dealt with this website: http://www.fotoconnection.com/ ? They focus on selling Cameras and Camera equipment, and their prices seem very good but is it too good to be true? For instance, I am very interested in this Panasonic DVX100b...
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    How do i change my IP

    Hi, I would like to change my IP because I suspect someone is trying to break into my computer. How do I do that?
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    Just got a used Dell, but cant reformatt

    When I start up my Dell OptiPlex GX260 that I got used from a friend, I try to reformatt it but it does not allow me to Boot from CD because I do not have the valid bios password. My friend doesnt know the password and the technical support has expired so I cant call Dell for help. I tried...
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    Looking for a new Sound Card

    Currently I am using the Creative Sound Blaster Live, it is about 6 years old. When listening to music or playing games the sound is perfectly fine, but when I talk into my Mic when using a high quality format (Anything over 11 KHz 16Bit) the sound that my mic projects is a high pitch and...
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    BF2 Crashes to Desktop

    When I try to join a multiplayer game my BF2 just crashes to desktop. I have tried reinstalling the game, that didnt help. I then tried reinstalling it on a different hard drive, that also did not help. I have tried updating my ATI drivers to the newest version, that didnt help. This was...
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    Help installing BF2

    Hi, since the release of the 1.03 patch I decided that I wanted to start playing BF2 again. I downloaded the patch, and tried installing it but got the error "Cannot find Install folder". I thought the patch might be currupt, so I downloaded another one from a different site but got the exact...
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    Will 1024mbx2 for A64 Socket 754 run @ 400Mhz?

    Will 1024mbx2 for A64 Socket 754 run @ 400Mhz?
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    Friends computer stopped working...

    My friends computer just stopped working, he gets the error msg from his SPEAKERS that says "System failed CPU test" over and over from a womens voice. It is just a black screen, and you cannot do ANYTHING at all on the computer. We tried changing the Hard Drive and ressetting the CMOS and both...
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    Can I add another 1GB to my A64 3400+?

    Hi, I would like to add an editional 1GB of memory to my A64 3400+ Clawhammer C0 Rev. I already have 1GB of OCZ 3500EB Platinum (512x2). Would it be possible for me to just throw in a 1GB DIMM, or will I have to scrap my 512x2 and buy 2 1GB dimms? I have tried adding a 512mb stick to make 1.5GB...
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    Built my sister a new comp, but kept old HD

    Yesterday I built my sister a new computer: A64 3000+ 754 DFI Lanparty NF3-250GB 512mb Kingston Ram Antec 380W PSU All other parts, I took from her old computer: GeForce3 Wireless Network Card CD/DVD ROM Burner I havnt had very much time to play with her new setup, but from what...
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    Help! Adobe After Effects has stopped working...

    Last night and today I have been editing a movie for school, and I used After Effects for some colour correction. It worked perfectly, no signs of ANYTHING wrong at all! But for some reason, I cant load After Effects up anymore! It just shuts down at the loading screen! I have restarted my comp...
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    Mic works, then doesnt work, whats wrong?

    Installed a new comp for my buddy which includes: DFI Lanparty NF3 250GB (Latest nForce drivers) A64 3400+ BFG 6800 OC Latest Drivers 1024mb OCZ Value Ram XP Pro Service Pack 2 We just bought a brand new Plantronic Audio 90 head set for him comp, the sound works but the mic doesnt...
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    New system build, having problems

    Okay, I built my buddy a new PC yesterday, which include these parts: A64 3400+ DFI Lanparty NF3-250GB 1024mb OCZ Value Select BFG GeForce 6800 OC Seagate Barracuda 120GB Enermax 460w (12v 33a) Antec P160 Case LG DVD ROM LG CD Burner Sony Floppy Windows XP Pro Now, the computer...
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    My DVD burner stopped working after installing new nf3 driver

    I have a generic DVD-R, and tonight I was trying to burn a disc when I got the error message "E:\ is not accesible Incorrect Function". I tried unistalling the device, along with enabling it and disabling it. I also restarted my computer various times. A few days ago I burned a disc without any...
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    So part of my network does not work...

    I have 2 routers, 1 in the basement (where the cable is connected to) and 1 upstairs. These 2 routers are connected, and are lynksys 10/100 routers. They have been working perfectly for a very long time, but last night some friends came over and we had a mini lan party, I needed some extra rj45...
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    Help in Adobe Premiere Pro 1.0

    Hi, I have been using Premiere for quite a while and I have never had trouble like this before in my expierience. When I play my movies in the timeline the audio and picture are perfect, however, when I exort it the audio is HORRIBLE. It is incredibly crackily on any volume level, and no matter...
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    All websites seem to be visually slower

    Lately many websites I have gone to tend to be visually slower, meaning when I scroll, for example, it scrolls very "choppy" as if i were getting bad FPS. It is very wierd, as MANY websites do this. I have tried it on many other computers and I do not get this same "choppy" feel when I look on...
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    Are Macs *THAT* much better for editing over the PC?

    I am thinking about getting a new Mac for video editing. Currently I use Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Encore, Photoshop etc... Now, my PC seems fine, and I cant complain because I can do anything i want to do without any trouble, but some of my peers are telling me that Mac is much better. I...
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    How hot is to hot for my CPU?

    Last night I bought a new fan control, so I hooked up my zalman 7000a cu to it. Before on default settings with 2600rpms my CPU would idle at approx 42-46 Degrees, with my new fan control I set the RPMs to 1600 for less noise, and now it idles at 48-52 approx. is that too high of a temp for...
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    I want to play CSS at school but...

    I want to play CSS on the computers at school on lan, but we cannot connect to steam. We are assuming the ports are blocked. How should I enable the ports so we can play? --- It is your school's system. They get to make the rules. Please do not post to ask how to violate them...
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    So I tried adding another 512 stick to my comp

    I asked a friend if I could borrow a 512 stick of his brandless DDR-400 (not dual channel) @ Cas2 value ram just to test out, I wanted to see if it helped speed up video rendering in Premiere Pro. I put the stick in the middle slot, and then my PC wouldnt even boot up. After taking it out, my PC...
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    How do I turn ATI AI on without CCC?

    I downloaded CCC, and I dont like it. It takes forever to load, and forever to close, so thats why I unistalled them and put the normal Control Panel back. However, I cannot seem to locate the AI option in the normal control pannel, is there a way of enabling AI, or is that just a CCC feature?
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    New anand article on SLI performance

    Dont know if this is a repost but, http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2258 The numbers actually look more impressive that I thought. Too bad they didnt have the Ultra or Ultra extreme though:P
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    My mouse stopped working, need help please

    I tried overclocking, set my PC to run at 2.6 and it froze up. I restarted my comp, and set everything to fail-safe defaults, and now my mouse doesnt work. Everything else works tho. Video is fine, windows starts up normally, sound is fine, network is fine, everything is fine. I can type, but my...
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    Who wants a cookie?

    http://wantacookie.com/
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    Does my X800 pro have vivo?

    My x800 has the Circular VIVO port in the back, but I do not have the yellow connector beside the molex connector. Does this mean I cannot do the pro - XT mod to unlock the pipes? My version of X800pro is also OEM.
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    Cant get into my router settings

    Okay, everytime I want to go into my router settings its very easy: all i do is type 192.168.1.1. For some reason its not working anymore, i type it and i get "The page cannot be displayed" error. I have also tried other variations, such as 192.168.1.100 etc... I am using a linksys router, and I...
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    CPU performance question

    Its a very wierd problem, it almost like a suttering problem. It is NOT FPS, and I cant really explain it. It almost feels like a short "warp" when im flying. I thought I had a Video problem before, but I dont think so anymore. While I was playing I minized too see what the CPU performance graph...
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    This is the 2nd time I crashed this week

    Alright, this is the 2nd time my computer has crashed for no reason. The 1st time I was in windows just doing normal things, the 2nd time I was playing Far Cry. What the heck is going on? And its not just a program that freezes up, my comp goes to the blue screen of death and I have to restart...
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    my computer crashed WITHOUT ocing

    Okay, earlier tonight I tried to OC. I had no luck and my system wasnt stable. So, I put my comp back to default settings. Neways, after one hour my comp crashed the same way is crashes when OCed. This is the 1st time I have ever crashed while NOT overclocked. Did I bust my CPU? Too be safe, I...
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    Overclocking Damage

    Okay this is what I am afraid of: Lets say I goto bed tonight, and I leave Prime95 running while it does its torture test. Then While i am asleep my computer has a critical error and Im not around to A) reset it B) Turn it off. Can a problem like this happen? By the way I just OCed it to...
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    Weird *Stuttery* Effect in games

    A few days ago I started to notice a weird *stuttery* type effect when playing games. For instance, in CSS and T:V, I am walking or flying and it almost feels like a very short warp sort of. Either way, it doesnt feel completely smooth. And it is NOT an FPS problem. My FPS remains the exact...
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    Pure Pwnage

    www.purepwnage.com I found these short films to be ammusing, they are about the life of a "pro gamer". The guy really isnt a pro gamer but they are funny to watch. Episode 1, 2 and 3 are good but episode 4 is the newest and the best IMO. Check them out