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    Why wont this network printer stay defaulted?

    We have a office using 13 windows xp machines and 4 printers. We have 5 of the computers defaulting to printer #3. For some reason though everyday these computers lose that printer as default and no printer is then defaulted. So I set it as default again only to have it undefault later. Is...
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    Setting up a server... How does this sound?

    Thanks for the advice everybody. Just to give you guys a better idea of what were trying to setup. We are installing this system into a Health treatment center that does chiropractic and surgical work. The software that is going to be networked is accounting software and also a medical...
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    Setting up a server... How does this sound?

    My friend owns a small business and asked me to do some research on the kind of server they would need to run software remotely and share files. Currently they have 15 workstations that and will probably increase that amount by 10-20 in the next 2 years. The workstations each run the same...
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    Gskill or Patriot.... Which set would you choose?

    I have 2gig of both patriot and Gskill and was wondering which would be the best to use. The specs for the Patriot: Speed DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Cas Latency 4 Timing 4-4-4-12 Voltage 1.8V Specs for the G Skill: Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-15 Voltage...
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    Netgear Switch vs Linksys Router?

    I just got a new DSL modem that acts as a router also but not wireless. I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router and a Netgear FS105 switch lying around. I would prefer to use the Linksys because of the wireless feature but I was wondering if have a router behind another router would cause...
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    Will this Hard Drive work with my Dell Server?

    Basically I just want to know if other brand hard drives will fit into the dell as long as it matches the specs of the originals.
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    Will this Hard Drive work with my Dell Server?

    I am looking at installing a new hard drive in my Dell server. The hard drive needs to fit in the swap tray that is in the front. My current hard drives are Seagates but I found the fujitsu to be cheaper for a 15k RPM 34gig HD. Would this Fujitsu MAX3036NC 36.7GB 15,000 RPM SCSI Ultra320...
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    Did I order the wrong SCSI Hard Drive?

    What are the chances of a Dell poweredge server having the internal spots for a 68 pin scsi?
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    Did I order the wrong SCSI Hard Drive?

    I ordered a Seagate Cheetah 15K.4 36.7GB SCSI Ultra320 68pin Hard Drive. The Dell server I am installing it into has front ports for hard drives but they are using the 80 pin connection. So do I have to buy an 68pin to 80pin adapter or can I just install the 68pin inside the server?
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    Tossing this MSI 975X Platinum out the door.... Whats next?

    I am finally getting rid of this crappy MSI 975X Platinum motherboard. It has been nothing but a problem since I purchased it. I need recommendations on the best MB for under $130. I am running a Duo 6300, 2 gig ram DDR2 667 and a PCI-E 7900GS.
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    Bulk Email program?

    I was hoping for a program I just purchase in the begining and can use after for no more charges.
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    Bulk Email program?

    I work for a Real Estate company and we have thousands of Realtor emails we need to send to. Does anyone know a good program that could send thousands of emails in bulk?
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    CPU overheating.... why?

    Now the Athlon XP 2400+ will not turn on at all. I messed around with the heatsink trying a couple diffrent ones and the monitor will no longer turn on. I put my old 1.4 tbird into the system and everything works fine although the temp for the t bird says reserved in the bios. Did I break the...
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    CPU overheating.... why?

    When I lower the CPU voltage the temps do come down, but I lose speed it is a 2500+ XP but I have it running at 1800+ at 165F. Could the CPU be messed up so it produces more heat then usual?
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    CPU overheating.... why?

    Before I put the new heatsink and fan on it was running very bad. I thought it was a RAM problem since the monitor would not turn almost half the times you booted it up. It is still running hot according to the bios (170F), but all the problems are gone relating to random lock ups and the...
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    CPU overheating.... why?

    My friend has been having some issues with his computer. When I looked a the temp it was 220F on his Athlon XP 2500 using the stock heatsink and cooler master fan. I put my old heatsink which was rated for around 2000ghz and the temp dropped to about 160F. Could there be something wrong with...
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    Need to rip a video file from a DVD. Whats the best software?

    My friend filmed a promo digitally and had some company put it all on a DVD. I need to rip this promo from the DVD and put it into Mpeg or AVI format without losing any visual quality. What software can I use to do this? I will purchase the software if its the best.
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    Printer is slowed down by network... What do I do to fix it?

    The printer is setup to run on a Computer Server. I cold reset the printer and reinstalled it on the main server but it does the same thing. No images just text.
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    Printer is slowed down by network... What do I do to fix it?

    We have been having some issues with our HP 8150 printer on our network. In the morning time the printer will work but it prints very slow. It usually takes about about 20min to print 15 pages, it will print a page and pause for a minute before printing the next page. What is confusing me...
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    PCMIA Missing On NO!

    I just purchased a HP Pavilion dv9000t and it does not have a PCMIA slot. It does have a Express slot. I have a PCMIA wireless card which lets me connect to a Cingular Wireless internet from just about anywhere. Is there any kind of PCMIA converter which I can connect to USB or Express Slot?
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    VPN Tunnel Connected but Remote Desktop wont connect!!

    Right now at the Remote location I have it setup as: DSL >WRT54G>BEFSX41(VPN)>Computer. At the server location I have a VPN router>Server.
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    VPN Tunnel Connected but Remote Desktop wont connect!!

    I can ping the Server's private IP address and get replies. How would I set up a NAT Traversal?
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    VPN Tunnel Connected but Remote Desktop wont connect!!

    We have a server with a VPN connection already setu for it. I am trying to connect to the server from another location using the Remote Desktop. At the remote office I installed a BEFSX41 VPN router which is then connected through a WRT54G router which supplies internet and wireless. I...
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    Is my Linksys router stopping me from upgrading?

    It is a Dynamic DSL connection that does not use PPPoE.
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    Is my Linksys router stopping me from upgrading?

    I am trying to upgrade to a new Linksys WRT54GL from a BEFW11S4 Router. So I tried setting up through the HTTP first but that didnt work so I used the CD the WRT54GL came with and it will not allow me to connect to internet. The reason I think the old router is messing me up is because I...
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    My computer made a "POP" noise... Oh crap.

    A capacitor? Is that fixable?
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    My computer made a "POP" noise... Oh crap.

    I do use a Surge Protector but is older model at least 5 years old.
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    My computer made a "POP" noise... Oh crap.

    My AMD 3000+ system made a loud "POP" noise earlier todaysimilar to a gunshot and shut down. I could not get it to turn on afterwards. I took the heatsink off first to make sure my CPU hadnt exploded for some reason but that wasnt it. I tried plugging in an old 300w Power Supply and I did...
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    Is this Linksys WRT54GL dead?

    Yea I tried cloning my PC mac address and its DSL.
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    Is this Linksys WRT54GL dead?

    I ordered a Linksys WRT54GL since my old Linsys BEFW1154 has been acting up lately (randomly goes down and requires reset to get internet back). Now I am not a networking Genius or anything but I have installed at least 20 routers almost identical to this one. This WRT54GL has been a huge...
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    Hard Drive "Error Loading Operating System"

    Anyone have an idea?
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    Hard Drive "Error Loading Operating System"

    I have been trying to install Windows XP on a new machine using an old HD. After the initial setup the comp reboots and then gives a Error Loading Operating system error. I looked up on google how to fix it and I did find something that works. In the Bios I changed Auto to CHS and manually...
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    How do I access a Router from another location/

    Thats the Ticket, thanks guys.
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    How do I access a Router from another location/

    Our Linksys router is currently setup to allow remote access to change router settings. Does anyone know what i need to type in the address bar besides the IP?
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    Will this 20 pin Power Supply work?

    The +4 pin connector does not seem to fit into the 24 pin connector that is on the MB. It does plug into the smaller 8 pin ATX 12V power though.
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    Will this 20 pin Power Supply work?

    I just purchased a MSI 975 motherboard to use with a E6300. The motherboard uses a 24 pin connector. My antec 430w Truepower only has a 20 pin connector. Do I have to buy a new PSU?
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    Enough power with this PS?

    I ordered a ANTEC Truepower 550watt.
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    Enough power with this PS?

    I ordered a new system and the power supply will not arrive until next week. I have my old PS which is a Antec Truepower 430watt. Will the 430w run this system temporarly? E6300 2gig PC5300 Memory MSI 975 MB 320gig HD 7900GS 256mg DVD burner
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    Whats up with this x1900gt?

    Has anyone ever done the Step up program from eVGA?
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    Whats up with this x1900gt?

    I recieved my eVGA 7900GS KO in the mail today, it was $165 with rebate. The only reason I am thinking of keeping the card is because of the 90 day step up program from eVGA. The new DX10's are coming out in the next 3 months right?