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    Help me replace a Bestec model atx 250 12z d

    bst model atx 250 12z d Bestec model atx 250 12z d Thats whats on the power supply label. I google it and am finding prices all over the place. I am also getting the idea Bestec is of low quality. This is for an old Compaq 6000z. AMD 2200 I was using it as a PVR. I think i over loaded the...
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    Questions on using an old laptop with a new acer x233h? Newbie questions

    Questions on using an old laptop with a new Acer 23" x233h? I use this laptop for surfing the net, watching YouTube and downloaded movie files The laptop is a OLD Toshiba Satelite Mobil Intel Celeron 1.5 GHz with 512 RAM XP Home service pack 3 Toshiba is a s1115-s103 From a amazon site, some...
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    Desktop PC will not Boot, no desktop

    The Compaq PC began to freeze a few days ago. It would hang on reboot, at a faint XP logo screen. I would reboot, run Error Checking. Now the PC green light on the front panel will not lite up. The yellow light still does. The fan runs, CPU runs and fan, the Hardrives spin, lights to the CD also...
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    d-link DWL-g120 will not install, installshield problems, Unhandled Exception

    DWL-g120 will not install, installshield problems »consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q.. I insert the cd, and get an error message Unhandled Exception Error # 0X80040706 Object reference not set. Setup will now terminate It will NOT install on my Compaq 6000z AMD 2200+ XP sp2...
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    Help in upgrading my AMD 2200+

    Help in upgrading my AMD 2200+ Compaq 6000z Bestec 250 PS I have a FIC AM 37 MB I think mine is 266 FSB Socket A The FIC web site says a 2600+ thoroughbred has been tested I am having a hard time finding the 266 FSB chips, many 333 FSB chips and many Barton chips at 2600. Will a...
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    Dell 4600 No New Hardware Found on bootups

    Friend bought a Dell 4600 off the Net. I plug in a Lexmark USB printer, a USB thumbnail drive and a Ethernet device and XP never finds them. No popup window appears in lower right hand screen. I reboot, reboot...never finds them XP Home msconfig...Startup......nothing listed No programs...
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    Build a new PC with MS OS Upgrade CD's only, possible?

    I have a w98 upgrade cd with box and numbers BB has the XP home UPGRADE on sale this week. Is there a way I can build a new PC and use these two CD's? Or do I need a FULL version? Never built a PC before Thanks
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    Can you use a Case as home for many hardrives, intead of using external case

    Can you load a case with hardrives,DVD players connect the power plugs...and run USB cables from another PC. Or do you need a MB and a system? Or are the connectors on the PS case MB specific? Or will this FRY the HD's, too much power? Or...does the PS need the Case "power on switch" to...
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    Dell 4600 cannot see the CD/DVD player

    I have a friend that has a Dell 4600. XP home He cannot see his combo Samsung CD/DVD burner in"My Computer".It shows the A drive and the C drive and a few folders. I go to the device manager and it shows the Samsung cd/dvd with an " ! " next to it. His computer also cannot see a new USB...
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    Computer management app freezes

    I am trying to add another external hardrive. When I go to CP, administrative tool, Computer management....the app opens. I am unable to do anything :-( I see: system tools computer management services and applications. I cannot even move the window by dragging the title bar. I cannot select...
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    My Wireless Network Connection application freezes

    My Wireless Network Connection application freezes My "Wireless Network Connection" application freezes or locks up. I bought this Microsoft Wireless USB adapter MN-510 2 weeks ago. For the first week it was a dream. I could stay connected 48 hours Now it drops the connection and the...
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    PDF and Acrobat reader Runtime Error

    PDF and Acrobat reader Runtime Error Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error ProgramC:\Program Files \Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader/AcroRd32.exe R6025 -pure virtual function call The app worked fine till friday, then when I would try to open a pdf, all I would get is a large blank...
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    Temporary internet files folder question

    I was told when you listen or watch a video on the net it is saved(stored) in your temporary internet files folder. I read this message below. I cannot find such wav files or real audio files. Are the files hidden? I just find tons of cookies XP home "If you look in your temporary internet...
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    Wireless: ad-hoc "You might not have permission to use this network" message

    Wireless: ad-hoc settings "You might not have permission to use this network" message I go to my Compaq My Network Places, try to open a folder on the other(Toshiba) pc and get this message Toshiba is not accessible", You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the...
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    Belkin usb 2.0 Cardbus with a Toshiba laptop hangs on startup

    Belkin usb 2.0 Cardbus with a Toshiba hangs on startup Here is a small timetable with this problem I have a Toshiba notebook satelitte 1115-s103. It came with USB 1.1 ports. I bought a Belkin USB Cardbus adapter model F5U222 Hi-Speed USB 2.0. I am running XP Service Pack 1. I connected a...
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    Any tips on complete removal of "trial " versions of shareware?

    Any tips on complete removal of "trial " versions of shareware? I want to try several shareware "trial" versions. Many have a 15 day or day 30 day "trial" period. I have read some details on some sites, and some people will combine your trial periods(current version) with an earlier version...
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    HP 300i DVD installing it in a external USB enclosure ?

    HP 300i DVD installing it in a external USB enclosure ? I just bought a HP 300i DVD(internal) . HP sells a 300e DVD that is external..details below. I have a Belkin USB 2.0 drive enclosure kit. The box says it supports DVD-RW. Possible my power supply might not be strong enough? What problems...
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    Networking wizard problems

    Networking wizard problems Toshiba laptop XP Compaq desktop XP I have two computers connected by a crossover cable. I have had success before networking these two computers. Not tonite :-( Today at the local library(laptop) I did set up a Local Area Connection to connect with the libraries...
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    Do I need to reinstall MS Dumprep??

    Do I need to reinstall MS Dumprep?? Toshiba laptop celeron 1.5 XP SP1 My laptop was running slow at startup so I ran MSCONFIG. I found for the first time "dumprep" listed. It had never been there before, I check MSCONFIG often. I did a quick net research and someone said it was a virus a...
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    Ad Blocker or Banner ad questions

    Ad Blocker or Banner ad questions I am on a dialup modem at home. I am using the Beta version of Google now that blocks many "pop" ups :-) Years ago when I was using the Mac, I had an ad blocker where I could set certain words, phrases and that part of the web page would not load. Surfing was...
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    Hooking my laptop to the local university library, any security risks?

    Hooking my laptop to the local university library, any security risks? windows XP Am I at risk? I can take my laptop to the local university library and log in, no password, no ID . I can start my browser, and surf the net, and download to my HD. I just ran the network control panel wizard...
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    Help downloading Windows XP updates to HD rather than installing them

    Help downloading Windows XP updates to HD rather than installing them. I would like to download the updates to my HD and keep them so if I need to update again I can update from my downloaded archives. Sometimes we have to do a complete system restore and it would be nice to restore off...
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    How important is it to use the same brand?

    How important is using the same brand? I have a speedstream ss1021 wireless card for my toshiba laptop, and a speedstream USB ss1022 wireless for my desktop. I read where some people have problems mixing brands of networking stuff. OD has a closeout on the speedstream ss2624 wireless router...
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    What chipset does the Siemens Speedstream ss1021 use?

    I am understand Netstumbler works better with certain chipsets. What chipset does the Siemens Speedstream ss1021 use? thanks ....................................... SUBJECT: NetStumbler - General Q: Does my (card brandname/chipset) work with NetStumbler? A:Look up the appropriate version of...
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    Laptop wireless hotspot newbie here

    Laptop wireless hotspot newbie help please A few questions: I found a computer store that sells Centrino laptop wireless systems. Their display laptops are logged into their network. I have surfed the net. The salesman told me their router is near the front glass sliding doors. How can I take...
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    Can you connect two computers by their line in and line out connectors?

    Can you connect two computers by their line in and line out connectors? I have a laptop and a desktop. Both have XP. Will any damage be done by using the 1/8 inch mini jacks to connect them? Can I listen to streaming audio on my desktop and have it play through my speakers on my laptop by...
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    Mixing Siemens adapters with d-link or netgear? Will it matter?

    Mixing Siemens adapters with d-link or netgear? Will it matter? I bought a siemans wireless cardbus for my laptop and a USB Siemens Speedstream adapter for my desktop. I now need a wireless router. Does it make a difference if I mix and match companies? d-link...Microsoft...netgear others...
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    USB2, How can you tell if a product is?

    USB2, How can you tell if a product is? All new computers now have usb 2.0. There are many products still shipping that are usb 1. We know this can be a bottleneck. How can you tell if a product is usb 2? Many web sites omit any mention if its 2.0 or 1.? example...
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    CPU upgrading newbie here

    I have a compaq 6000z. It now has a amd 2200+ I now have 1 gig of memory. Is going from 2200+ to 2600 or even 2800 a waste? What determines my cpu upgrade path(ceiling)? This came from BelArc: FIC AM37 MB Board: KM266-8235 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308...
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    CPU upgrading newbie here

    I have a compaq 6000z. It now has a amd 2200+ I now have 1 gig of memory. Is going from 2200+ to 2600 or even 2800 a waste? What determines my cpu upgrade path(ceiling)? This came from BelArc: FIC AM37 MB Board: KM266-8235 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308...
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    S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR, will it support "overlay"?

    S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR, will it support "overlay"? I have a compaq 6000z. I am using the onboard memory as my video. I have 1 gig of memory. " [Display adapter]....S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR http://www.hauppauge.com/html/wintvpvr250_datasheet.htm I just bought this WinTV-PVR-250 . It wants...
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    S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR, will it support "overlay"?

    S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR, will it support "overlay"? I have a compaq 6000z. I am using the onboard memory as my video. I have 1 gig of memory. " [Display adapter]....S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR http://www.hauppauge.com/html/wintvpvr250_datasheet.htm I just bought this WinTV-PVR-250 . It wants...
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    I want to be able to record audio off my TV set to my HD

    I want to be able to record audio off my TV set to my HD I can record streaming audio off the net now using MusicMatch JukeBox MP3 would be great. What connections and what cables do I need? Do I need a card? thanks all compaq 6000z desktop xp toshiba laptop XP
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    I want to be able to record audio off my TV set to my HD

    I want to be able to record audio off my TV set to my HD I can record streaming audio off the net now using MusicMatch JukeBox MP3 would be great. What connections and what cables do I need? thanks all compaq 6000z desktop xp toshiba laptop XP
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    Help me find out what possible CPU upgrade is possible in the future :-)

    I think this is a FIC AM37 MB, not sure Compaq 6000z AMD 2200+ now XP SP1 This came from Sanda ?? System Bios: Manufactor: Phoenix Technologies LTD Version: AM37308 Date: 12/16/03 plug and play version: 1.0 SMBIO/DMI Version 2.30 (ee)PROM Size 512 I found this, not sure if it applies :-)...
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    Help me find out what possible CPU upgrade is possible in the future :-)

    Help me find out what possible CPU upgrade is possible in the future :-) I think this is a FIC AM37 MB, not sure Compaq 6000z AMD 2200+ now XP SP1 This came from Sanda ?? System Bios: Manufactor: Phoenix Technologies LTD Version: AM37308 Date: 12/16/03 plug and play version: 1.0 SMBIO/DMI...
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    Display Properties changes are not "saved after apply :-(

    Display Properties changes are not "saved after apply :-( I cannot get my "Display Properties" changes to be saved. Compaq 6000z xp home sp 1 memory I gig Compaq 7550 Color Monitor S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR I go to Display Properties: Appearance: Windows Classic Style Effects: I deselect ...
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    Display Properties changes are not "saved after apply :-(

    Display Properties changes are not "saved after apply :-( I cannot get my "Display Properties" changes to be saved. Compaq 6000z xp home sp 1 memory I gig Compaq 7550 Color Monitor S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR I go to Display Properties: Appearance: Windows Classic Style Effects: I deselect ...
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    Fastest CPU upgrade for this FIC MB?

    I am wondering how I can find the fastest CPU this MB can handle. This is a Compaq 6000z with a 2200+ now This came from Belarc advisor Board: KM266-8235 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308 12/16/2002 thanks all
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    Fastest CPU upgrade for this FIC MB?

    I am wondering how I can find the fastest CPU this MB can handle. This is a Compaq 6000z with a 2200+ now This came from Belarc advisor Board: KM266-8235 Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308 12/16/2002 thanks all