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    The Myth Series (By Bungie)

    Myth The Fallen Lords and Myth II Soulblighter have to be among the best PC games ever created. If you've never seen the game, it is not too late. It is well worth the effort to buy a copy of Myth II from ebay. This is the series that put Bungie on the map ! People are still playing these...
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    Install Windows XP Sevice Pack 1 before using Serial ATA ?

    I am building a new system with a Serial ATA hard drive. The motherboard is an ASUS M2A-VM (Athlon 64 X2) . In the motherboard manual it states "Install Windows XP Sevice Pack 1 before using Serial ATA". How am I supposed to do that when I have to use serial ATA to write to the Serial ATA...
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    Salvaging current hard drive to a new computer via USB ?

    My motherboard has went bad. My current hard drive was partitioned to consist of a C: and D: . Can I remove this hard drive, mount it in an external enclosure, and hook it up to a new computer via USB cable ? Will the current C: and D: label automatically become new drive letters ? Any...
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    Where to buy a motherboard for an old AMD 1.2 with PC 100

    Can I still buy a motherboard for an old AMD system using PC 100 memory ?
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    What happens when your motherboard battery goes dead ?

    How long do those batteries last in the motherboard and what happens when they die ? My computer's clock has been losing the correct time for the last two days and I am wondering if this is the problem.
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    Questions regarding Junk E-Mails

    I get about a dozen junk e-mails a day. I can't figure out why people are even sending me this garbage. For example, a lot of them are about Viagra, but in the e-mail, the spelling is wrong and it looks like it was typed by a 4 year old. Vi aGrA - Who the heck is going to send money...
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    Device Manager shows a blank page

    On an AMD system I built running Windows XP, some things have suddenly quit working. Specifically, the internal modem and USB scanner both quit working. Also, when using windows explorer, there is a long delay before you can look on the drives. There may be other problems also, but I must...
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    Browsing the internet at work, can the IT department see it all ?

    How much information do the IT guys see about what sites I visit ? Do they know what time sites are viewed and for how long ? Is there any way to avoid being tracked. I've heard of sites that will give you a different IP address but have no idea if that would help here. P.S. I'm not...
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    Brand New Windows XP CD is scratched.

    I always give a quick visual inspection to CD's before I install software from them. On Saturday I was helping someone install Windows XP and their brand new CD was scratched and had fingerprints on it straight out of the box. We tried to install anyway and sure enough, the install haulted...
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    I need help selecting a good home movie maker

    Hello, What is a good application to buy that can be used for creating movies using photos, video clips, and music? Basically I am looking for something like Windows Movie Maker but with more features. The ability to convert the movie file into a CD or DVD that can be played on a regular...
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    Is it possible to write a CDR that will play in a standard DVD player ?

    I have created some home movies using Windows Movie Maker. Is it possible to write them to a CDR in a format that will allow them to be played on any standard DVD player ? My goal is to show my digital pictures / movies to someone who has no computer, just a DVD player. Comments and...
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    Is my computer supposed to tell me when it can't read a file on a scratched CD?

    Hello, Last night I copied an 80 MB video file from a CD to my hard drive with windows explorer. When I was viewing the file from my hard drive, it haulted in the middle of playback and said the file was corrupted. I visually checked the CD and saw a scratch over some of the data. I...
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    Formatting an External USB Hardrive

    I have never formatted a harddrive before within windows, I've always used the start up disk DOS prompt. I assume with a USB drive, one must load windows in order to format it. Using windows explorer (WIN ME), when I right click on the drive letter, I can choose between Quick Format and Full...
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    Is a 2000 Chevy Cavalier a good car ?

    I'm looking for a used car for a student with value in mind. We've been offered a 2000 Cavalier with 80,000 miles on it for $3500. The price looks good, but I am not sure about the reliability of this model. Seems that I have heard some horror stories regarding this model. Any comments welcome.
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    How to start Windows 2000 installation?

    I was trying to start installation like I have with previous versions. Go to the CD drive and type SETUP. Does not work here. Help appreciated.
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    To install, or not to install the Motherboard Drivers

    I have heard different things in the past about installing Chipset or other drivers that are provided with motherboards. Some say don't bother, the instructions say to do it. I am installing an ASUS A7N8X-X and will be using Windows 2000. Should I install the included nForce driver, USB 2.0...
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    Graphics card compatibility question

    I am going to install an ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard. In the specs it states that the AGP slot only supports 1.5V AGP 8X mode graphics cards. I was planning on keeping the old Nvidia GeForce 3 card that I have, but have no idea about the voltage on it. Will this card work with the motherboard...
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    Detachable Face Car Radios are worthless !

    This morning when I was walking out to my car at my apartments, I noticed a neighbor's car window was smashed in, their trunk was open and the contents were scattered out over the parking lot. I peeked inside their car, and their nice stereo was still there ! The face was detached and probably...
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    Is Windows 2000 alright for gaming ?

    I am about to upgrade my brother's computer and will be installing a new operating system. It will be a home system, and will be used for gaming as well. One of his friends is highly reccomending Windows 2000. From a gaming perspective, is there any big problem with going with Win2K ? We...
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    Help with programs that autoload on startup

    I am running WinME. After I boot up the computer and press CTRL-ALT-DEL the close program box will appear. There is a program running called MSbb and I have no idea where it came from or what it is. It was probably loaded off the internet accidentally while surfing. Anyway, with this...
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    Does Windows XP run all Win98 software?

    I am considering an operating system change from Win ME and just wanted to be sure that all my favorite games will still work. Can I expect a performance increase? More stability? Comments Appreciated
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    Internet Browser Problem

    A system I built, after about a year, is now having problems browsing the net. The system connects with a dialup internet connection. This is what happens : The log on program works fine, the modem dials fine, and there is no problem with the modem connecting to the service. Now, when I...
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    Anyone used a PrePaid ATM Card ?

    I am considering getting one and was wondering if there have been any problems with it? Thanks !
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    Anyone who plays with Sportsbooks

    I've been thinking about starting an account, and I'm wondering if people keep any types of records for tax purposes. I can't seem to find any info on it.
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    Someone is selling dead Sea-Monkeys on E BAY

    This makes me sick ! You can get the gory details here.
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    Uh Oh, Power Supply was set to 230 Volts input

    I am helping my boss try to get his son's computer going. His son was a first time builder and tried to power up the system with the switch in the back set for 230 volts rather than 115. Now nothing will come on. Could this have damaged the power supply or the mother board ? What about cards...
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    What store sells dessicant packs ?

    I've got some fireworks I'd like to store and preserve. Where can I find the little moisture absorbing packets? Thanks !
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    Arkansas or Louisianna Fireworks Fanatics, I need advice

    I live in Texas and am trying to find a place to purchase the small (AAA battery size) bottle rockets. They are not available for sale in this state. Question # 1 - Does your state allow the sale of these tiny bottle rockets ? Question # 2 - Do you have any reccomendations as to where to...