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    How to fully install cygwin, and how to install gcc so it runs without cygwin

    Hi - I battled with this a year ago and somebody finally showed me how - and now my cygwin install is both out of date and is crashing occasionally, so it's time for a reinstall. Can somebody remind me how to do a *full* cygwin install? I get to the screen where you're supposed to choose...
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    Ipod/Itunes crashing

    So a couple days ago I connected my Ipod (3g 40gB) to my computer (running windows xp pro w/sp2) through USB 2.0 to sync it with Itunes. There were about 50 tracks that needed to be synced. After maybe 25 or so everything just completely locked up. I let it sit there for a couple minutes - and...
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    any way to make complete backup of hard disk?

    Hi - I'm having some fairly serious problems with my computer. I believe they're due to something wrong with XP, and not the hardware itself. All the problems are related to USB - lots and lots of crashing when various usb devices are connected. Anyways - I'd like to do a clean format of XP and...
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    Ideal linux distro for laptops?

    I'm trying to choose a distro of linux for my laptop. I've heard Ubuntu is very good for laptops? What do yall think? Any others I should look at? Thanks!
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    got usb 2.0 hub - now external hard drive is crashing

    So I have a laptop and thus only 2 usb ports. I have a usb 2.0 sound card, usb 2.0 external hard drive, usb 2.0 ipod, and usb 1.1 mouse, so I decided to get a usb 2.0 hub. My plan was to put the external hard drive on one of my computer's usb ports, and the hub on the other. So I set that up -...
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    Sound skips with Audigy 2 NX (USB)

    Hi - I just recently got an Audigy2 NX (the USB 2.0 Audigy). Anyways - sound skips occasionally with it. Well I dunno if you'd say skips, or stutters, or what. But you get the idea... I don't know what could be causing it though - it's connected to one of my laptop's two usb 2.0 ports. My...
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    itunes not reading tags correctly

    Hi - recently I've had a very annoying problem with Itunes. With just a couple albums (I've counted 2 so far, out of maybe 500 or so on my computer) it lists the artist as "various" for each track. Both of these are soundtrack albums. Before you say that I need to have the correct artist in the...
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    are all powered usb 2.0 hubs the same?

    Hi - I need to get a powered usb 2.0 hub. I'll have my mouse (mx500) and my ipod on it, and various other usb devices as well. Will it matter that the mouse is usb 1.1 and the ipod is usb 2.0? I mean like will the ipod just operate at usb 1.1 speeds? Also - are all usb 2.0 hubs just as good? Or...
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    What USB soundcard to get?

    I need to get a good 5.1 usb soundcard. I've heard some good things about this Philips: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...s=electronics&n=507846, but then Iv'e also heard that it's underpowered, so I'm not too sure. The Audigy2 NX (http://www.newegg.com/app/View...ion=29-102-167&depa=0) looks...
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    How to delete corrupted folder?

    Hi - I have this folder that is really bothering me. When I try to delete it with windows explorer I get a "cannote delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk" message. Nero, which has always been my best friend when it comes to deleting/moving messed up files, doesn't even display a...
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    How to rip/copy password protected website?

    Hi - how does one rip a password protected website? It's the kind of password that you enter in a message box that pops up. I always use winhttrack to rip websites - but it doesn't seem to have an option to enter the password. Thanks for your help!
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    How to switch output between two sound cards?

    Hi - I was hoping to test a M-Audio Revolution 5.1 card in my computer. I already have a Creative Labs Audigy installed in that computer. I installed the Revolution next to the Audigy and there were no problems whatsoever in loading drivers for it, but I can't seem to get any sound to come from...
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    is it bad to leave computer in selective startup?

    Hi - so I noticed that it took about two minutes to finish loading windows after logging in. I ended up removing a bunch of spyware, but that didn't completely solve the problem. I then went into msconfig and found a number of programs that didn't need to be starting up with windows, so I...
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    Is it possible to add RAID drivers to a windows xp boot disc?

    Hi - I don't have a floppy drive in my system, as I almost never need one. Unfortnately, due to my raid array, I have to install a floppy every time I reinstall windows. Is there any way around this? I could put them on a cd, usb 2.0 thumb drive, hard drive (I have a couple non raided drives)...
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    any limitations to dell warranties?

    Hi - my Dell 600M's battery just died. I have a 3 year next day service warranty. I have some vague memory of you only being allowed to have things replaced twice, or something like that. I already had to have about half of my laptop replaced (motherboard and screen both went bad about a year...
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    software to eliminate duplicate files?

    Hi - is there any software out there that can scan a folder and find and delete duplicate files? Thanks!
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    Serious problem with Dell Inspiron 8200

    Hi - my mother's dell inspiron 8200 just started having a serious issue last night. She came home from work and the screen was just blank. She couldn't get it to wake up, so eventually restarted it (via the power button). When she turned it back on, it told her that there was no hard drive or...
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    Can somebody tell me if this usb 2.0 to ide bridge supports large hard drives?

    Hi - I have a usb 2.0 external enclosure. it uses a NECD720130 usb 2.0 to ide bridge, datasheet here: http://www.necel.com/usb/ja/dir1/S16302EJ3V0DS00.pdf Can somebody that knows more about storage than I do tell me if that controller supports large hard drives? It worked just fine with my...
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    couple basic dos questions

    Hey - so I need to do some things in "dos" on a computer running windows xp pro sp2. So mostly right now I have two problems: 1. how do I change to a directory with a space in it's name? I'm trying to switch to c:/program files. Can't figure out how... 2. How do I make a shortcut for...
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    any way to convert all my favorites to an HTML file?

    Hi - I'd like to make all of my favorites accesible to me from anywhere - thus I'd like to convert them all to one HTML file and post that to my webspace. Does anybody know of an easy way to convert a folder full of favorites to a HTML file? Thanks!
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    any way to automatically get lyrics to mp3s?

    Hi - I was just wondering - is there any easy way to get lyrics to whatever song you're listening to automatically while listening to it? (preferrably with winamp, my music player of choice) I know you can add lyrics to id3 tags, but that would be a bit of a chore for my 25GB (and quickly...
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    what kind of 56k modem to get?

    Hi - I need to buy a PCI 56K modem for a client, as there modem just kicked the bucket. I've heard that some are decidedly better than others - so anybody have any opinions? BTW - I will be ordering from either Newegg or Googlegear. Thanks!
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    any way to give message to non authenticated users

    Hi - is there any way to set it up so that non authenticated users get redirected to a HTML page when they connect to my router? My router is a WRT54G running the latest sveasoft build. Thanks!
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    Best places for a non profit to buy MS software?

    Hi - so I'm trying to find the best possible deal on MS software for a non profit organization. Most non profits can order from http://techsoup.org/ - but unfortunately they do not sell to health care related non profits (I work for a hospice - which cares for terminal patients) Anyways - we...
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    how much does 128bit wep slow down traffic?

    Hi - so I finally got around to securing my WRT54G - 128bit wep, mac filtering, and ssid broadcasting is turned off. I'm a bit worried because recently I read that 128bit wep can slow down your connection? How much of a difference is it? BTW - my WRT54G is running the latest sveasoft build and...
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    How to connect WRT54G to another 802.11B network

    Hi - I'd like to connect my WRT54G (running the latest sveasoft build - though I could switch to different firmware if needs be). Anyways - I would like to then be able to connect multiple computers to the Ethernet ports of the WRT54G. I don't care if the WRT54G then acts as a switch or as a...
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    cannot delete/move random avi files!

    Hi - for some reason occasionally I just simply cannot delete/rename/cut/move/etc. random avi files. It's always an avi. Like there's one that hasn't been accessed for probably a month - and yet it still won't allow itself to be deleted. I kinda remember hearing about some windows bug that...
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    anybody have any problems with lappies running hot after xp sp2?

    Hi - I've noticed that since I installed SP2 on my Dell 600M the fan goes on fairly often - even though I never do anything that is CPU intensive. Anybody else had similar problems? I'm kinda wondering if SP2 messed up the driver that lowers the clock speed of the P-M chip...
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    How to change e-mail recieved sound in Outlook 2003 Pro?

    Hi - does anybody know how to change the sound that is played when you recieve a new e-mail in MS Outlook 2003 Professional? I found the option to turn on/off the sound - but I can't figure out how to change the sound. Thanks!
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    how to find out a network adapter's mac id?

    Hi - is there any quick and easy way to figure out a computer's mac id? Preferrably is there a way to do it without installing any extra software? I mean I have SMAC on my personal computer and it certainly can do it - but I'm hoping for something easier... Thanks!
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    how to figure out what computers are connected to wrt54g?

    Hi - is there any way to get a list of the computers that are connected to my WRT54G? I'm running the latest sveasoft firmware. Maybe is there some way to get a list of the mac addresses or something? Thanks!
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    wifi problem: connected to network with full strength - but then it just stops working?

    Hi - I've been having a strange problem with a 802.11b connection recently. The router is a Linksys 802.11b router, and my wifi card is a avaya gold (orinoco rebadge). It will be working just fine - then it will just stop working. No internet access even though I'm connected to the router with...
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    could a wrt54g be used to bridge a connection?

    Hi - recently I've discovered local Internet services to be astoundingly expensive. ($45/month and you have to buy your own modem!) So I've been looking for other options. I found that one of my neighbors has high speed Internet access - and he is willing to share it with me. He has a wireless...
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    How to completely secure my WRT54G?

    Hi - can anyone please give me some advice on how to completely get my WRT54G (running the latest sveasoft firmware) 100% secure? I was thinking about WEP + mac filtering? But I've heard of other things as well - so I'm not sure what is best. edit: I forgot to mention that I was thinking I'd...
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    What are these screws and bolts for?

    Hi - recently we purchased two new Dell switches. They arrived today - and I noticed some strange screws in the bag which I'm not exactly sure of the purpose for: screws I'm guessing the screws closest to the camera are for rackmount stuff, due to the tips not being threaded. But what are the...
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    what chipset drivers do I need?

    Hi - I'm setting up a friend's computer right now. It's running an Abit IS7: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=79. What chipset drivers do I use? For some reason I'm forgetting... Thanks!
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    how to automatically backup "my documents" to thumbdrive?

    Hi - I'm getting my sister a thumbdrive for her upcoming Birthday. I'd like to somehow set her laptop up so that it automatically either backs up to or synchronizes with the thumbdrive. Anybody have any idea how to do this? Thanks!
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    problem with memtest86

    Hi - I need to test some memory so I downloaded the latest memtest86 disc and wrote it to a floppy. I booted off of that floppy - but then it just started writing random numbers on the left hand side of the screen. Last time I used memtest86 (18 months ago) it went to a nice little screen where...
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    will this ram work for us?

    Hi - I really need to order this RAM ASAP. I need to get 5 sticks of PC2700 RAM for some new Dell Dimension 2400s that are for a local non profit that I help out at. I'm looking at getting this ram: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80037-K.. Crucial reccomends this...
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    How to clear boot sector from hard drive?

    Hi - I've been having some trouble with getting a system to boot with a second hard drive attached. It boots just fine when it's not attached - and it just goes to a blank screen when this second hard drive is attached. I got to thinking about it - and Windows at one point was installed on this...