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    Any other programs like Maxivista?

    Ultramon has a 30-day trial.
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    Is there an equivalent Hotmail connector for Mozilla Thunderbird?

    Maybe this? http://webmail.mozdev.org/index.html I haven't tried it, but the site says it works with Hotmail.
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    Flash 10.1B2 works in IE8.0.6 but not in FF3.6

    I did a (very, very) quick search in the official Firefox bug database. (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/). I did not see anyone else reporting something like that. Perhaps you should file a bug report.
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    forum index

    I don't know....there are a lot of versions of Windows, that would be a lot of new forum sections. Then the linux people will start asking for a section for each distro. That could get out of hand fast.
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    installing google chromIUM themes

    The "portable" Chromium is not official -- it's not made by Google. I've never used it, but perhaps themes do not work on it. I would suggest that you uninstall the portable version of Chrome and get the official version from http://www.google.com/chrome Then you can download themes by...
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    Another Chrome problem

    I've never seen this problem. For me, the Chrome window remembers its last position on screen. How often does this happen for you? All this time, or just occasionally?
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    "Royal Discounter OEM Software Source" -- anyone familiar with these folks?

    From their terms page (http://www.greatest-software.net/info/terms/): No legit software sellers that I have ever seen have anything like that as part of their terms.
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    MS licensing for small start-up?

    What Microsoft software does he need? Windows?
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    Windows 7 Backup: One external drive, multiple computers

    Hi, Here's the low down: I have one 1.5 TB external hard drive, but I have two computers that I want to keep backed up. My plan is to (1) use the Windows Backup program to back up the first computer to the external, (2) move the external to the second computer, (3) use Windows Backup to back...
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    I did a Windows Repair Install and now everything works perfectly.
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    Ya, but here's the deal: it didn't do this last week *no matter how busy the CPU was*. Something changed, and I don't know what!
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    BTW, I added another hard drive to the system and did a fresh Windows install on the new drive. In the fresh Windows installation the sound works perfectly. So the problem is not that the on-board sound chip is screwing up--something must be wrong specifically with my old Windows installation...
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    Is there any way I can save my dying HDD?

    If I were you, I would first save the data somewhere else then format the drive and try using it again. I had something similar happen to me and after I formatted the drive it worked perfectly (in fact, I'm still using it now :)) I would disconnect it, just in case. If it has gone bad, you...
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    Yes, send me the link. :thumbsup: Motherboard: PCChips M861G v1.6a w/AMD 64 Athlon 3000+ and 1GB RAM Chipset: VIA K8M800 NVIDIA Geforce 4 Ti 4200 128 MB Sound: on-board. VIA AC'97 HD: Maxtor 6B250R0 250 GB Anything else?
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    question regarding mixing memory brands

    Quoth Wikipedia, " It is not required that identical modules are used, but it is often recommended. One module of 512MB RAM could be installed in bank one and a 1GB module could be installed in bank two. Modules rated at different speeds can be run in dual channel, although the motherboard will...
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    I don't think that's it. When I boot using an Ubuntu live CD, the sound works perfectly--no matter how busy the CPU is. It's only in Windows that it doesn't work right. Let me preempt anyone from posting "just use Ubuntu all the time" by saying that I need to use Windows because of certain...
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    question regarding mixing memory brands

    The brand does not have to be the same, but some motherboards have trouble with certain brands. Just make sure you don't buy some cheap off-brand memory. RAM isn't like generic presciption drugs: cheaper memory is often unstable or slow. If you buy different speeds, just put the slower...
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    Is there any way I can save my dying HDD?

    Are you asking (1) is there a way to repair the HD and make it work well again or are you just asking (2) is there a way to save as much of the data on the HD as you can. :confused: Assuming you are asking #2: Boot using the Win XP install CD. When prompted, press R to get to the command...
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    Is there any difference between these two ram sticks?

    The specs say it's the same thing (except for the model #: KVR667D2N5 vs KVR667D2). The two models appear to be identical.
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    Sound distortion when CPU is busy

    Hi, For the past couple days I have had a weird problem with the sound on my comp. The speakers often crackle when any sound/music comes out of them. After poking around, I figured out that the crackling starts occuring whenever the CPU gets busier than about 50% and gets even worse as the...
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    Overclocking Dell Inspiron E1505

    Thanks for the reply. Looks like the link I posted earlier isnt working. The correct link is: http://www.devhardware.com/forums/cpu-o...lp-with-oc-a-t2500-core-duo-84634.html What about the pinmod that they are talking about there? Or if there is no way to increase the entire FSB...
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    Overclocking Dell Inspiron E1505

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a Dell laptop. Originally I was looking at one of the Inspirons with a Celeron M processor because 1) they are dirt cheap (I'm poor as a churchmouse) and 2) this pinmod gives you a whopping 32% OC which is total-awesome-cool! However, now I see the new duo core E1505...
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    Weird blank message box. (XP-Home)

    I guess you guys may be right. Its actually my dad's computer that has the problem, not mine. I've been forcing him to use the limited account and not the admin account hoping that the virus problem would be solved, but it looks like one got in anyways. It must have infected one of the...
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    Weird blank message box. (XP-Home)

    Hi, Maybe someone can help me. I have an annoying little problem: whenever I click any of the administrator usernames in the XP login screen, a blank "Yes/No" message box appears. The message box has no title and no text, just the "Yes/No" buttons. And whenever I click any of the limited...
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    System instability caused by RAM

    *bump* LOL. Have I stumped everyone with my question? How can I find out which it is--defective module or incompatible mobo? Thanks!
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    System instability caused by RAM

    eBay The problem is that the eBay seller states that he will not accept returns on defective modules unless I can confirm that it is indeed a defective module and not an incompatibility issue. So how can I find out which it is--defective module or incompatible mobo?
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    System instability caused by RAM

    Hello, I bought a new 1gb stick of RAM for the comp i was putting together. The RAM specs are -PC3200 DDR -Unbuffered, Non Ecc -CAS Latency 3 -Chip density: 128x4 The mobo is a PCChips M861G. So, when I got the PC put together and starting installing XP, things started going...
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    Need help finding motherboard manual

    I have a motherboard that I'm trying to install. I no longer have the manual, and I need it. I had the hardest time trying to even figure out what model it was. The new PCChips site (www.pcchips.com.tw) does not have any information about it. I finally (thx google) found some information...
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    can you upgrade a laptop?

    @Jiggz, most of the time that is the case, yes. However, some models do make it sort of easy to upgrade the CPU and the video card. As soon as OOBradm posts his what laptop he has, we'll know for sure.
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    Upgrading AMD processors

    @Kiwi, thanks for the link! @Markfw900, I figured as much. The PC is a box that sits in the corner collecting dust and I was just curious if I could upgrade it. The laptop actually isnt mine, its someone else's, and I was wondering if I could upgrade it for them. I guess not. Thanks for...
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    Upgrading AMD processors

    Fair enough. :) I'm wanting to upgrade these two machines: Laptop - Compaq Presario 722US 1.1 Ghz Duron processor (full specs are here) PC - whitebox Athlon Thunderbird processor running @ 1.2 ghz Mobo: Octek Rhino KT133A-ASP Also, please let me know *how* you figure it out so I...
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    Upgrading AMD processors

    Hi, Can anyone point me to information that I could use to figure out what my upgrade options are for my computers that have AMD processors. For example, Intel has their Processor Spec Finder which makes it easy to find out which of their CPUs go with which socket types, what chipsets...
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    can you upgrade a laptop?

    OOBradm, yes it is possible. It is very likely that you will be able to upgrade the RAM, and not so likely that you will be able to upgrade the video card. What kind of laptop do you have? Who is the manufacturor? What model? How much RAM does it currently have? What video card does it...
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    DirectSound problem

    Sorry. I guess I didnt express myself well. At the time I did know exactly what soundcard it was. I ran a hardware analyser program that gave me the manufacturor's name and the model number of the card. So I had the correct drivers, which I tried installing several times. I'm not at his...
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    DirectSound problem

    Come on, *somebody* has to have an idea!
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    DirectSound problem

    Hi, I'm the computer tech support guy for alot of my friends and family (y'all know what its like), and I've run into a problem with my friend's computer that I cannay solve. First the background story: My friend comes up to me one day and says: "My computer is screwed. Whenever it boots...
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    Wireless woes

    Copied over from the Networking board since no one seems to be responding there: Hi, I've got a strange problem. I just bought a wireless card for my laptop. Its a Dlink Airplus (DWL-650+). I installed it correctly and when I first used it, it worked great. But the next time I tried it...
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    Does Windows ICS suck?

    Hi, Was just over at a friend's house setting up their network on both his WinXP comps. I got file/printer sharing up and running in about 10 seconds, but Internet Connection Sharing was really giving me the grief. They have dialup like I used to have. And actually, when I had dialup, I never...
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    New laptop ... want to dump files to desktop hdd

    Well, you should be able to disable it (I'm assume by "it" you mean sharing your HD) from the same place you enabled it. Go to My Computer, right click your hard drive, and choose Sharing. Then disable it from there. Although any decent router or firewall should protect you from anyone on...
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    Win98 client

    Just tossing out ideas: the first thing I would do for the printer is uninstall and then reinstall the drivers (on the client). I don't think I understand what your second problem is but I have a few questions? Do you have any other computers on your network? Can they connect? Have you tried...