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    Windows 7 Install (Fresh) taking hours

    So I began my install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (retail version from MS) last night at around 9:30 PM. I disconnected all other drives and reformatted the drive below as my new Primary. Upon booting to DVD the process seemed to hang several times and take longer than I would have expected...
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    Actiontec GT701 + Qwest DSL + Linksys WRT54G = No RDP?

    On Comcast I had my Linksys WRT54G port forwarding so I could access my PC via RDP when I was on the road via my laptop. Since switching to Qwest I've been unable to do so. I've tweaked settings, played around and asked Qwest but can't get it to work. I'm using No-IP (so no I don't need a...
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    P6N SLI Platinum - Bios not allowing boot to CD?

    I just built a new box and so far I like everything, however I did a quick install of Vista Ultimate to get me up and running, toy around, etc and now I want to blow away my install and start fresh. I just tried to reinstall Vista but within the bios I was unable to force the system to boot...
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    New Vista Build - C2D (Part Deux)

    An extension of my previous post. I've had a copy of Vista Ultimate and Office 2007 Ultimate sitting on my desk for a few weeks now waiting for me to upgrade my box. My PC is primarily just for home use, no gaming, no OC'ing, I do some development on it, but all in all I'm not as hard on...
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    New Build for Vista - Thoughts?

    I've had a copy of Vista Ultimate and Office 2007 Ultimate sitting on my desk for a few weeks now waiting for me to upgrade my box. Yes I know, Core2 Duo is probably better - but almost double the price. Don't need it... My PC is primarily just for home use, no gaming, no OC'ing, I do some...
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    Dual Monitor - Vista & Aero Glass?

    I'm upgrading / rebuilding my box, I've heard dual monitor support in Vista sucks right now. What is the chances of running Vista with Aero turned on using a 7900? Planned Video Card: EVGA e-GeForce 7900GS 256MB No gaming Dual DVI Monitors
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    Samsung HLS-4676S 46" DLP - $999 - Frys B&M

    Incase anyone overlooked it. In the Seattle Times Fry's ad this morning I caught a deal on the Samsung HLS-4676S DLP TV - Regularly $1399 with $400 instant savings. B&M only from what I can tell. Picked one up this morning - awesome TV for the budget HD TV buyer.
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    Inexpensive - Dual DVI PCIe - No Gamer, Quiet

    Well making the switch to Vista Ultimate in the next few weeks - current box I'm thinking won't cut it, I know the MB and CPU could do fine but the Video Card isn't going to cut it. Thinking I'll build a new box instead and maybe convert the existing to a HTPC or something like that. I've...
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    Cable TV/Internet Providers - More than 1 option?

    As much as I hate Comcast at times - I'm used to them. I just recently signed a lease at a new apartment in Issaquah, WA and was told by the management that I'd need to go with a company called Millennium (www.mdm.net) which is much smaller, doesn't have the introduction deals, offers different...
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    Vista 512 Ram Workaround?

    Anyone know of a way around the 512 ram requirement for Vista RC1? My laptop is from 2002 and maxes out at 384. Is there a workaround of any kind? Not planning to keep it on that computer but want to give it a shot.
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    Reboots - PFN List Corrupt (BSD)

    For the past several weeks (about a month now) I've experienced random reboots, they aren't consistant by any means. Initially I posted on here and everyone thought it might be caused by the fact that I had 2 AV programs running, so I changed that and now it's only one. On reboot I still get the...
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    GA-7N400 Pro2 Rev2 - Raid Setup

    I've had my Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro2 Rev2 for a while now and a while back purchased pairs of drives to setup a RAID 1 however never got around to it. Now that I have a LITTLE more time on my hands I was considering giving it a go. After reading the manual though I am still a bit leary of what I...
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    Car Audio Forum suggestions?

    anyone know of car audio forums where I might get some help with figuring out the cable setup I need to get my JVC KD-SX740 hooked up to my iPod? Ordered a CD Changer Aux. Input adapter but that doesn't work, out $40 and pissed.
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    iPod Haters vs iPod Fans - Stop the bickering!

    Over the past few months I've read post after post from ATOT members who just bicker on and on about the iPod. It's getting old. iPod haters can be found in just about every post that has anything to do with iTunes or iPods. Why though? Every iPod owner or even those interested in them has...
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    MSN Explorer Mail - Location of "download to computer" files?

    My grandpa got a new HD and did a fresh install of everything, he has his old drive hooked up for now as a slave and is pulling data off it. He realized the other day that he had downloaded mail through his MSN Explorer (Verizon DSL) to his computer. There is an option to do this and not store...
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    Travel package deals - Disneyland?

    I am thinking about taking my girlfriend to Disneyland for our Spring Break this year so I figured I'd start looking for some good deals. I've got AAA and will probably give them a call to get a travel agent to see what they can put together but thought I'd see if any folks know of any good...
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    Tech Magazines - What do you subscribe to?

    What tech magazines do you subscribe to? List them!
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    Any knife folks out there?

    Any of you knife folks? I have wanted a nice every-day-carry for a while now. I am super picky though, originally was leaning towards the Spyderco C90 but it's a bit on the long side for a pocket carry. http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=166 So my roommate suggested possibly...
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    Best 5G iPod case?

    I've been looking at cases for a while now, back and forth between leather and silicone, don't want bulky but want protection, want screen protection and probably clickwheel also. What's everyone's impressions on the current 5g cases?
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    Drive Diagnostic Tools

    Besides the manufactures utilities (which won't work with my built in RAID Controller) what are the best bets on harddrive diagnostic tools? To check platters, drive surface, etc. My mobo connects sata drives through the RAID controller even when not running a raid setup so I can't run...
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    Best iPod sites?

    What are some of the best iPod websites out there? Who has the best product reviews, links, how to sections, tips, etc. Getting an iPod Video for christmas and want to see what's out there.
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    Low Level Format Utility - Suggestions?

    What's my best bet on a low level format utility? I am RMA'ing a drive that is all whacked out and want to get as much of the data off of it as possible. It's a SATA Maxtor that I am running in my office box.
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    GA-7N400 Pro 2 Rev 2 - Maxtor HD utilities incompatible w/Sata Controller

    I am attempting to do a LLF or run Diagnostic tools on my 300G Maxtor SATA HD. It bit the dust on me a while back and before I RMA it I want to make sure it's truely toast, and if so I want to get all of my data off of it (don't like that I'd be RMA'ing a drive with my finances on it, although I...
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    Unique Visitor Generator

    I am working on a project to illustrate click through on particular links within a website. I need to "simulate" this click through by unique visitors. Anyone know of a good way to increase click-throughs on links like this? Are there any scripts, applications, etc? Thanks!
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    ECS 755-A2 Not Registering DDR correctly

    Xpost I am dumbfounded. Bought my brother a ECS 755-A2 w/Sempron 2600+ and 1G(2x512) Kingston ValueRam. Install the ram, go to boot it up and the memory registers as 512MB. Removed one stick thinking maybe one was bad, and remaining stick shows up as 256MB. I am confused, both sticks are...
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    ECS 755-A2 Not Registering DDR correctly

    I am dumbfounded. Bought my brother a ECS 755-A2 w/Sempron 2600+ and 1G(2x512) Kingston ValueRam. Install the ram, go to boot it up and the memory registers as 512MB. Removed one stick thinking maybe one was bad, and remaining stick shows up as 256MB. I am confused, both sticks are dual sided...
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    Antec Smart Power - PSU won't Power Up

    I bought a SLK3700BQE and am having difficulties with getting it to power up. I actually RMA'd my first PSU and this is the replacement. Connected PSU to Mobo, attempted to power up and nothing happens. Noticed that the previous 2 PSU's I have used that worked, have a pin in spot 13 (GND)...
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    What happened to the Thermaltake Silent Boost?

    Were there problems or just phased out? Or newegg just not carrying them anymore? I got mine not long ago and was going to throw one on my brothers system but can't find them. If not whats a good Sempron quiet HSF?
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    Antec SLK3700-BQE - HD Cooling / Noise Comparison?

    How does the Antec SLK3700-BQE do with HD cooling and overall case volume? When I built my system a little while back I put the wrong Antec case in my cart at Newegg and ended up with the 2650BQE. Decent case, mildly quiet, CRAPPY HD setup. Suckers sit so close together they just bounce heat...
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    Faulting application explorer.exe

    So it's been a rough few days. My HD died on me as soon as I got back into town, corrupted disk, couldn't even boot. Ordered a brand new identical (going to run RAID1 after getting the RMA drive back) Well got the new drive and have had more troubles trying to install XP and software, just...
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    Maxtor RMA - Unsupported SATA Controller

    So my fairly new Diamondmax 10 300G drive bit the dust on me a week ago, bad clusters and corrupted data. Ordered a second drive from Newegg to get me back and running and plan is to RMA the old drive and run a RAID1 setup due to the pain in the ass this has been. Well I realized that my Nforce2...
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    Remote Desktop Port Change - Still no connect

    I am trying to get my desktop and server both setup on my LAN with RDP. The server is all setup using terminal services, etc. I configured the router to port-forward RDP (3389) to the servers static IP. I am heading out of town for a few days and want to have access to my desktop also but...
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    MCP Cert - worth it?

    I am part of the MIS Association at the University I go to and there is going to be a MCP class offered free to our members. I'd have to pay to take the test and put in the time to study and prepare but it sounds like it is worth it. Has anyone gone through the whole process? If so could...
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    HD Setup Options, which to install Windows?

    So my Maxtor 300G 16mb cache drive showed up today along with my eVGA personal cinema card. I tried to install the cinema card but have had so many problems both evga and I think I need to restart with a fresh install of windows. I was ready to send the card back in thinking it was DOA but...
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    Server 2003 SP1 Install (File is corrupt)?

    I have attempted to install SP1 on my Windows 2003 Server box about a half dozen times now. A few times using Windows Update, downloaded the .exe file, downloaded the .exe on a seperate PC and burned to CD and still the same problem. The files are corrupt. Any ideas? Anyone had this problem...
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    Sveasoft with WRT54G V3?

    I just got a new WRT54G but its v3, are there firmware upgrades that work with this? looks like they are all v1 or v2.2
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    Connection strength problems WRT54G & DLink 54G Desktop Card

    I am having a hell of a time with my connection strength. I just bought a new router (WRT54G) and new desktop card (DWL-G510) The router is in the living room which is about 20 feet away, out the bedroom door, around the corner and there it is... direct line of site there are probably 3 walls...
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    Cheap Radeon vs Cheap Geforce MX?

    I am going to replace my old ASUS V7100 because I can't seem to get drivers to work with it for my TV Tuner and am sick of dealing with it. Plus I'd like to upgrade to DVI considering I have the monitor which supports it and already have a cable. So my question is, is there any reason I...
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    DLink Wireless G Router DI-524 $19.99 (after $15 & $25 MIR)

    Best Buy D-Link DI-524
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    Using DLink Router to setup VPN?

    I have been trying to figure out how to setup a VPN using the DI-614+ we have in our apartment. Is it possible to use the router to setup a VPN or do I need to just set it up with the server? it would be nice to set it up with the router. I have revision B with the latest firmware from DLink