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    What are the default settings for home/office power scheme?

    I changed my home /office power scheme to turn off monitor after 15 minutes, turn off hard disk after 25 minutes, and system standby after 30 minutes. However, after modifying the settings , it changes the home/ office power scheme. Can anyone tell me what the default settings are?
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    using ati hd4670 for htpc

    Im using a sony dream machine receiver. Matching receiver with the sony bravia 2 lcd tv its on. Yeah, thanks for responding. I've been away from these forums lately, but now the htpc project got me back for more. Nice comment about the dance. yes i updated to the latest catalyst driver.
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    using ati HD 4670

    I have 5 speakers and a subwoofer connected through a receiver. How do I enable 7.1 channel audio over my hdmi using power dvd 8.0? I need to use tv video mode with my receiver, but do not see 7.1 setup with my hdmi connection.
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    using ati hd4670 for htpc

    I am having a hard time trying to use my 5 speakers plus subwoofer. I am using the ati hd 4760 with my hdmi to the hd tv. I need to use my speakers through my receiver with tv video mode. I have power dvd 8.0 trial. I have win vista home premium 32bit. Can anyone help me? I already opened...
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    HTPC

    Thank you. Should I change the channel on the tv? Should I use video/tv button?
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    HTPC

    I want to hook up my htpc to my hd tv lcd. I have an amd phenom 9950 black box with a gigabyte GA-MA780GM-S2H micro atx mobo. I want to use the HDMI port. Can this be done?
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    Can I salvage my old HTPC to record HDTV?

    What can I use on my htpc to my hdtv lcd? I want to use a hdmi cable.
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    7900GS vs 8600GT vs 2600XT

    What is fireGL? Can I do this with any 2600xt or only the gigabyte one? I just ordered a sapphire 2600xt 512mb ddr3 on newegg. It says in the specs Open GL2.0
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    on board AMD 690G GPU

    I can not get my man in ravenshield to move smoothly. The man is not moving at all well. Is this because I need something other than the on board amd 690G graphics? I was thinking of amd 2600xt gpu.
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    atx form psu

    no i have the enermax noisetaker 485W atx 12V ver2.0 and the Lian Li silver micro atx case here : http://www.newegg.com/Product/...p?Item=N82E16811112142
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    atx form psu

    will my atx form enermax fit in a mirco atx case?
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    websites with exe files and win xp pro

    When I try to visit websites with exe files my system automatically reboots itself. These sites are in search of a hotfix for my problems installing my realtek audio hd drivers. I Think this is windows protecting me from viruses. Any suggestions?
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    windows vista

    How much storage space should the partition have for windows vista? Is dual boot system with vista and xp recommended or just plain silly overdone? if so dual boot system, how much storage space for each partition?
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    computers

    With the advent of internet, we both see the pros and cons. Pros being global access and a shrinking world. Cons being isolation when it comes to how connected we are to other people when used as a sole means of communication. Being said, what is your opinion on this? A link to a similar...
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    msn messenger live today

    This may not be crucial , but I get my former city under the msn live today weather report when msn messenger opens. Please help me to change the location to my new city.
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    windows vista

    do you suggest to buy win xp pro and not vista?
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    windows vista

    what's the 128+ GB memory support for the ultimate mean?
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    windows vista

    What version should I buy for multiple home computers?
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    mozilla bookmarks

    How do I back up my mozilla bookmarks?
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    dbx file for contacts in outlook express

    I need to restore my contacts folder in outlook express. What is the name of the dbx file in the folder?
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    What is with Outlook 2003 being SO SLOW

    I have the same problem. I am looking at an inetinfo.exe of 50 percent and cpu usage of 100%.
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    admin profile lag

    My win xp pro has admin profile and guest profile. I have a lagtime for my outlook express, unless I reboot the machine. Also after a day of use by multiple users on my guest profile, the admin profile may have lagtime when I sign on. But again that is corrected by rebooting machine. I have 1 G...
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    outlook

    My oe is still not opening as quickly. If i reboot the machine after compressing folder it will open up quickly maybe once or twice for the entire duration until maybe the next reboot.
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    outlook

    now oe doesn't open quickly after a day. But it does open up quickly only after I reboot the machine from being on the entire day with multiple people using the computer during the day. There is an admin and a guest profile.
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    outlook

    what is archive? my dbx inbox file is 42mb. Could I choose to compact folders in outlook express? I went ahead and compacted folders in outlook express. Now oe opens quickly. Thanks.
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    outlook

    what is pst file?
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    outlook

    any reason that outlook is taking a while to open ?
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    convert mp4

    What program can I use for converting cd music files to mp4 files to play on ipod? I use cdrex for mp3 files.
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    windows media center edition

    with this edition on newegg at 104usd , can you install on mulitiple pc systems or just one system? Do you get a key?
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    windows vista retail

    I need to know what version vista retail to buy on newegg. Including dvd vs cdrom where applicable.
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    buy windows xp at 149usd or vista retail?

    What is the best value for me to do right now, whether to buy windows xp license at 148usd or buy vista retail at newegg?
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    vista or xp pro?

    I have a GF 6600 Gt
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    vista or xp pro?

    It's A64 x2 3800+, 1 Gb ram
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    vista or xp pro?

    Which one should I buy? I have been using xp pro on a machine now since 2001. I need to buy another xp pro license. I would like to know if it is better to invest time and money in vista or to assume it is cheaper to buy xp pro.
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    task manager disabled on win xp pro

    I just reinstalled the os.....next thread subject to come, is it worth it to buy vista or stick with xp pro, given that I have to purchase either one. ( don't ask me about xp pro please)
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    task manager disabled on win xp pro

    did that already. the values are all set on not configured.
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    task manager disabled on win xp pro

    Update: The quest profile can access task manager and also regedit. My admin can not. Also if I creat another admin profile ( I name 'Test') , that can access task manager and regedit. I am supposed to look under hk local machine/software/microsoft/windows/current version/policies/system. But i...
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    task manager disabled on win xp pro

    I tried a few things, like the gpedit.msc command in run. I also tried to run spybot and delete flash game progs in remove control panel. I am trying this free kaspersky now , running a complete scan and it is finding a lot of trojans. Deleting them as it scans, I will be finished by 9:30pm est...
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    task manager disabled on win xp pro

    Thank you. But that did not work. Also, how do I enable regedit? It says it was diabled by admin.