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    Problem: Maxtor Disk to Disk hard drive copy won't boot (hal.dll)

    Trying to do a disk to disk copy using Maxtor software (MaxBlast3) from an existing 6 month old drive onto a larger new Maxtor. Reports successful copy, but when I set the Maxtor as primary drive I receive the following message at boot: Windows could not start because the following file is...
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    Gps map software?

    Also looking for the same thing. Tried Expert GPS; it had the perfect map but wouldn't upload to the Garmin Legend.
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    Looking for infor on Asus motherboard A7V8X-LA

    Asus A7V8X-LA, did extensive search online and found only a basic outline of features and photo at HP. Am looking for the manual or how to expand settings in BIOS Board was manufactured 12/04, and came in a Compaq SR 1200NX. Any help appreciated.
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    Legit copy of XP on 2nd hand machine?

    And if BB watches what happens? Really, what happens if someone uses unlicensed software....
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    Legit copy of XP on 2nd hand machine?

    I realize it's illegal. Was wondering how someone else would know and what happens?
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    Legit copy of XP on 2nd hand machine?

    XP Pro Corporate installed, no CD or documentation provided. At a yard sale, hesitated to puchase and someone grabbed it. Was wondering what will happen if one uses unlicensed, or worse, software?
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    Newbie Needs help optimizing new Compaq Desktop

    I'd like to do a clean install of OS, but is that possible from the restore discs that came with it? Don't have an XP disk.
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    Newbie Needs help optimizing new Compaq Desktop

    Picked up a Compaq Presario SR1200NX with an AMD Sempron Processor 2800+. It's reviewed with specs here: PC I realize Compaq's come with a lot of garbage loaded. Turned off everything in the startup through MSCONFIG and upgraded memory from 256 to 768. What else can I do to this to...
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    Maxtor 160GB HDD $69.94 at Staples NO REBATE

    Didn't see this in the flyer for that week... is it advertised somewhere? What else is there?