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    Windows Media Center Edition Wireless Connectivity?

    Interesting. Thank you.
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    Windows Media Center Edition Wireless Connectivity?

    I have recently taken an interest in purchasing/building a media solution to bridge the gap between my video and audio components and my PC. However, the arrangement of my living room requires that my television and stereo be on opposite ends of the room. A Windows Media Center box seems like...
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    Instant Message Buddy Icons (Avatars)

    thank you. what about for Yahoo?
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    Instant Message Buddy Icons (Avatars)

    I recently switched instant messaging clients from Trillian to GAIM and would like to use a personalized image as my buddy icon / avatar. Can somebody provide the specs for this image for both America Online and Yahoo instant messengers? I created a 48x48 bitmap (3.54KB) for use with all...
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    Firefox and www.pogo.com

    Screw3d, are you able to play any of the games that require a lobby or seperate window (i.e. word womp, pool, etc.)? I'm unable to play games that pop-up another browser window, and I've turned off my pop-up blocker.
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    Firefox and www.pogo.com

    I'd really like to switch to Mozilla's Firefox browser, but I can't seem to get it to work with pogo.com. I know this sounds silly, but my girlfriend also use my Notebook quite a bit and that is one site that she frequents. P4 2.6GHz with Hyper Threading Windows XP Pro SP1 512MB RAM If...
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    Omega ATI Radeon drivers and Windows Media Player conflict?

    The readme that came with the Omega drivers states that the version of drivers they are based on are the Beta Catalyst 8.07 drivers. Not sure if Beta Catalyst 8.07 is synonomous with ATI 4.12 beta.
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    Omega ATI Radeon drivers and Windows Media Player conflict?

    I recently installed Omega's ATI Radeon drivers for Half Life 2. A slight improvement was noticeable in the game and the rest of the system seemed OK with the drivers except for Windows Media Player (WMP). Now whenever I attempt to play videos with WMP it: - stutters along at...
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    Think about going wireless...need some thoughts...

    I don't play many twich / shooter games anymore but have played quite extensively over wireless for the past year. Below are some of my thoughts and info. THOUGHTS: - The difference in speed has been negligible, that is if and until your wireless connection is interfered with or dropped. -...
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    ATI Radeon + Omega Drivers + Windows Media Player

    bump Also, seem to be having problems now with playing a large AVI using my Intervideo WinDVD player.
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    ATI Radeon + Omega Drivers + Windows Media Player

    I've started experiencing problems with Windows Media Player after installing the Omega ATI Radeon drivers. Problems include videos not playing, the application causing system lock-ups/crashes, and the visiual effects in WMP not working. Anyone else have this problem? Or better yet, anyone...
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    Problems with Linksys Wireless Router

    Tried disabling Deterministic Network Enahncer (seems to only be needed for my VPN) and QoS Packet Scheduler, but still disconnecting.
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    Problems with Linksys Wireless Router

    Flashed the firmware for the router to an older version, per Linksys tech supports advice, but these problems are still happening. Question - if the replacement router provided by Linksys wasn't in a retail shrink wrapped nice box, then is it likely that they sent me a refurbished / used...
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    Problems with Linksys Wireless Router

    I just recieved an RMA (warranty) replacement router from Linksys. The previous one stopped working after less than a year. The new one is set up and working (poorly) with my Notebook (wireless), but works fine with my desktop (wired). My wireless connection worked perfectly on the previous...
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    Can't get the right wireless security to work.

    Of course the router is set to the same encryption type. In fact I'm simply copying and pasting the key from the router interface to my NIC. Another wierd thing I've noticed is that my notebook is still able to make a wireless connection even when it is configured with my WEP settings...
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    Installing XP Pro SP2

    Doh! Dawks, which button did you uncheck?
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    Installing XP Pro SP2

    tyvm for the info and advice.
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    Installing XP Pro SP2

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    Installing XP Pro SP2

    Thanks Psych, I have tweaked the following services in Windows. - ATI HotKey Poller (to disabled) - Error Reporting Service (to disabled) - Help and Support (to manual) - jsdaemon (to manual) - messenger (to disabled) - Remote Registry (to disabled) - Secondary Logon Should I turn...
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    Installing XP Pro SP2

    My biggest reason for wanting to install SP2 is in hope of stabilizing my wireless network connection. I use Wireless Zero Configuration (no alternative for my NIC) and my connection keeps dropping every 10-20 minutes with my new wireless router. I've already tried changing the Broadcast...
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    Wireless Channel?

    Thanks, was having trouble connecting but turns out it was due to encryption settings.
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    Can't get the right wireless security to work.

    I'm having trouble getting my Notebook to wirelessy connect to my router using WPA-PSK encryption. It works just fine with WEP 128bit using the following settings: - Linksys WRT54G wireless router - SSID broadcast = Off - MAC Address Filtering = On - WEP 128bit - Windows XP SP1 - Using...
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    Wireless Channel

    I want to set my wireless NIC to broadcast on channel 11 but can't remember how to do this in Windows. Any advice appreciated.
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    Wireless Channel?

    How do you set the wireless channel that your wirelss NIC should broadcast on? I'm assuming that I need to set this to match my wireless router and seem to remember doing so before. Any advice appreciated.
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    MP3 I.D. Tagging Software

    I personlly posted for the following reasons: 1. I just cleaned my system and don't want to install something that is going to cause problems. 2. I trust the opinions of the posters in these forums. 3. It's been years since I last ripped and tagged music. 4. Finally have some free...
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    MP3 I.D. Tagging Software

    just saw that, thanks. looks like The Godfather is the one.
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    MP3 I.D. Tagging Software

    I've been using dbpoweramp to convert to MP3 / Wav, but its' plugin for tagging requires a subscription. Please recommend freeware / shareware tagging software or ripping/tagging software that is spy/ad ware free. Thanks in advance.
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    Lian-Li PC-V1000B case nOob question....

    Given this cases' new layout, is there space to replace the included power supply with a 500W+ (assuming that it is upgrade-able)?
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    The new rig has been ordered!

    Nice rig. Get a new case too? If so, which one?
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    Frontpage News: SLI Performance Preview

    sounds like it's worth the wait.
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    Building new PC

    Thanks for the feedback Dr Cool. I am definitely excited about the ability to SLI again (I have fond memories of this back in the Voodoo days). Also, you've raised some very valid points about upgrade-ability which is one of the main reasons I bother building my own. However, I prefer to...
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    Building new PC

    - When are N4 Mobo's scheduled for release? I want to build before the end of the year. - Buying the first round of N4's might be a bit risky, no? I may only wait to get a better deal on N3's. - Can you recommend an alternative motherboard? Guess I won't be buying an MSI if they're...
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    Building new PC

    Thanks for the feedback. A few questions: - When are N4 Mobo's scheduled for release? I want to build before the end of the year. - Buying the first round of N4's might be a bit risky, no? I may only wait to get a better deal on N3's. - Can you recommend an alternative motherboard...
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    Is Wild Tangent stuff really spy/ad ware worthy of removal?

    I've seen posts about WildTangent being spy/ad ware and realized that I have their multiplayer library, updater, and web driver installed. Should I uninstall these? If so, is there a "safe" way to do so that won't cause system instability?
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    Guide to Removing and Preventing Spyware/Adware/Hijacking/Viruses

    bump for future reference
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    Building new PC

    Planning on building a new desktop P.C. within the next few weeks and I'm considering the configuration below. It has been over 4 years since I built my last desktop and I've been living off of a Notebook for the last year. Please provide comments, criticisms, suggestions, etc. I'm looking...
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    How do I change my forum password?

    I'd like to change my user password, but can't figure out how.