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    Locked folder in XP

    I want to get into a folder on my computer that used to be on a password protected account. this account no longer exists. But I know the files are in there because the folders from other deleted non-pw protected accounts can still be opened. But this folder is denying me access. BTW, I have the...
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    Need to uninstall Zonealarm

    Somehow I set the ZAP password to something I cannot remember, can anybody think of a way to uninstall it? add/remove even in safe mode asks for the password. I was thinking about just doing a full XP re-install because it hasn't been done in ages and wouldn't hurt but I am feeling really...
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    Logitech Quickcam Fusion - 1.3MP

    Buy.com has it for $69.95 http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=201693198&******&****** After Rebate:$49.95 If you can use Google checkout, total = $40 AR
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    AMD Socket 939 Heat Pipe Cooler $6.99

    its listed under Socket A coolers but it says Socket 939 in description. I'm pretty sure its socket 939. The shipping really hurts this deal unless you are buying more than one like I did. http://www.directron.com/cfhpk8.html man you can put together a really cheap 939 system these...
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    Invalid System disc error after formatting

    I upgraded my mobo, etc and added a SATA drive. I put in the new SATA drive and installed XP on it. The new drive (with the NEW OS) was labled as F: and my old IDE drive became C: (The IDE drive had an OS on it and I planned on formatting it later after I got all my stuff off of it.)...
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    Question about Anandtechs Jan 07 buyers guide

    I was reading Anandtechs Jan 07 buyers guide and I was going to purchase the FSP Group AX450-PN 450W Power Supply they recommend but I wanted to make sure it will fit in the cases I am buying. The case I want is the COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 what I am most concerned about is it...
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    Network admins, can u recommend solution?

    I'm looking for a web filtering software that has both a client side and server side which will allow me to manage the web sites that the client computers can visit from a computer running the server side of the software. Does anyone know of a particular software that does this ? Thanks...
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    Erase a broken USB Jumpdrive

    I have no idea why my Lexar USB Jumpdrive stopped working. It is no longer detected. I have receipt so I can just get another one but I have some sensitive data on there that I cannot risk leaving. (The data is not encrypted.) Anybody have an idea on how to erase it before I take it back?
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    SATA Drive taking forever to format

    My bare drives came with no disks or documentation so I just started installing XP. It is a brand new SATA Western Digital 80 GIG drive. I choose the long format and starts normal pace. Hangs around 95% and proceeds to take hours to go even 1%. At first I figured the frive was bad so I...
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    [bare]Min hardware specs for WinXP box

    (I was hoping to hear from somebody that has ACTUALLY TRIED to run XP on a old PC) I have a Celeron 866 box that I drug out it has plenty of RAM what problems can I expect if I install XP on it. (I can't find 98 anywhere) The only thing I need to do on it is have limited acess to the web...
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    New Windows install

    I am installing two new SATA 80 gig drives. I have them striped [RAID0] and am installing windows. Everything is fine and I started to (not quick) format. It started at a normal format pace to 72% and stayed there for at least 3 hours. I woke up this morning and it was only on 77%. I...
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    Computer Spontaniously Rebooting

    I have Barton 3200+ XP (2.21Ghz) GB DDR3500 (528mbx2 @ 400MHz) ATI 9600 Pro All in Wonder 3 Hard Drives My PSU is a Antec 350 watts True Power. I have never had any problems untill lately it is rebooting. Usually when just surfing on the internet. My main question is: Is 350w enough power...
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    Computer Rebooting

    I have Barton 3200+ XP (2.21Ghz) GB DDR3500 (528x2 @ 400MHz) ATI 9600 Pro All in Wonder 3 Hard Drives My PSU is a Antec 350 watts True Power. I have never had any problems untill lately it is rebooting. Usually when just using internet. My main question is: Is 350w enough power for this...
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    Problem getting IBM Deskstar HD to work with any other HD

    I have the 82.3 GB IBM Deskstar Model IC35L080AVVA07. The drive works fine by itself but I can't get it to boot when its in a computer with another hard drive. I first tried adding an additional HD to the system to drag some 50 gigs of data off it onto another drive but in the BIOS is won't...
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    DC++ hogging Network

    I've got two XP Pro computers networked on a Comcast 1.5mb cable connection. I've got a D-link DI-604 router/firewall as DHCP. For some reason DC++ hogs enough bandwidth that playing BF1942 is laggy as hell. I usually get pings around 40 or so. As soon as DC++ is loaded my pings shoot up to...
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    DC++ hogging Network bandwidth

    I've got two XP Pro computers networked on a Comcast 1.5mb cable connection. I've got a D-link DI-604 router/firewall as DHCP. For some reason DC++ hogs enough bandwidth that playing BF1942 is laggy as hell. I usually get pings around 40 or so. As soon as DC++ is loaded my pings shoot up to...
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    Admin Permissions question

    This may be a n00b question but I am pretty new with WinXP. I am setting up a point of sale box at work and I need the employees to be on a restricted login. Do I have to install software twice? Once for admin and again for each user? (in this case I only have 2 accounts) Some of the...
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    Not Hot - eBay Scam... again

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    Raptor Geforce4 ti 4200 64MB $99 TODAY after MIR @ compUSA

    Valid From: 11/24/02 Valid To: 11/27/02 Rebate Details: Regular Retail Price: $169.99 -$20.00 Instant Saving You Pay: $149.99 Price after instant rebates, if any -$30.00 Mfr. Mail-in Rebate -$20.00 Mfr. Mail-in Rebate CompUSA Price: $99.99 Price after instant &...
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    GOLD BOX - The Outer Limits - 32 original episodes, 4 disc set $39.95

    The Outer Limits - The Original Series (1963) List Price: $79.96 Price: $59.97 & This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. You Save: $19.99 (25%) Gold Box Coupon: $14.99 = $44.98 -$5.00 coupon = $39.95
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    HOT - Tivo Series 2 - $242.49 - GOLD BOX SPECIAL

    TiVo Series2 60 Hour Digital Video Recorder. Price: $349.99 Mail-In Rebate: $-50.00 Instant Gold Box Discount: -$52.50: Special Coupon that can be found: -$5.00 $242.49 Shipped Free.
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    Hot again - Battlefield 1942 for $19.42 - Gogamer 36 Hr sale

    I ordered 6 copies from them last time around for a LAN party raffle. Comes in a jewel Case with unique CD-Key on back. My only complaint is this game is still buggy, but it so much fun. Patch 1.2 is right around the corner. link oops repost. I even did a search for "1942" -not...
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    Radeon 9700 -Retail Box- w/DVI - $331 free Fedex/*no tax

    I just ordered one of these yesterday. This was the best price I could find for a RETAIL BOX, ALSO free 2nd day shipping and no tax in my state. (This is for a raffle so I needed a retail box) PowerColor Evil Commando 2 (Model XR9700-C3), Radeon 9700 Professional Edition, 128M DDR DVI+CRT+TV...
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    Outgoing Port Redirect?

    Looking for ideas on how to redirect an outgoing UDP port range (netbios 137-139) to a different port range to get around a firewall restriction. Seen programs that redirect incoming ports (ie Greyware Detour) but so far none for outgoing. Registry change might work? I figure a real HIGH $$...
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    Installing a Fan -Please answer question

    I bought a quite 80mm fan from a guy who had some extra. I was about to install it and I noticed it only has a two pin connector. Where does that plug into? I wanted it for general case cooling not the PSU. TIA,
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    Missing HD Space - WinXP

    I installed WinXP Pro on a 3.1 gig hard drive. All the files on the C drive including hidden files are 1.04 GB. I have 972MB free. Where is the other gig of HD space? The system restore is set to 300MB IE temp file is located on D: Trash is set to 0% on C:. TIA -Richter This is not...
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    Can someone explain to me why... WinXP Question

    Where does the extra space go? I have a 3.1gig HD, after installing WinXP it says I have 300 or so MB free. When I select all the files (+ hidden) on my C drive it syas they total about 1 gig. It doesn't take Einstein to realize the math here doesn't add up.
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    CDRWin 4.x & 5.x Counterfeit - Read in

    Kinda weird I just came across this: www.cdfreaks.com It seems that if you do a quick search on google for CDRwin you see links to Goldenhawk.de (which takes you to disc4you.de) and Goldenhawk.com. I guess they are not the same. Even though the software looks identical. www.goldenhawk.com...
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    CDRWin 4.x & 5.x Counterfeit - Read in

    Kinda weird I just came across this: www.cdfreaks.com It seems that if you do a quick search on google for CDRwin you see links to Goldenhawk.de (which takes you to disc4you.de) and Goldenhawk.com. I guess they are not the same. Even though the software looks identical. www.goldenhawk.com...
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    What does CAS 2.5 mean?

    I found some Corsair 256MB PC133 that is CAS 2.5. Should I look for CAS2? The last time I bought memory there was CAS 3 and CAS 2 that was faster. I don't remember a setting in my BIOS for 2.5. Could somebody explain please.
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    Help with Streaming Video

    I figure if anyone knows how to capture video from a website they will be here. I would appreciate any advice. What apps are best for this etc. (or if maybe there is a more simple way =) BTW The video is streaming and is not stored in cach.
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    Help Plz - Min Specs for Win XP

    I know the box says 300MHz/128MB. I have the RAM covered, but the performance is less than stellar with a PII 300MHz. This is not my machine and I have limited funds to get this machine up and running XP. Post if you are using WIN XP with a lower end processor. please and leave your...
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    Usama bin Laden - Novelty Shirt

    Bin Laden Unix Shirt {Novelty} EDIT There isn't really anyway to tell if this is a legit money raising operation or a scam. Buyer beware. /EDIT
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    FSB/Multiplier/Voltage question

    What default settings should I use for a 1.4(266) T-Bird? I have the newest 3c BIOS for my KT7a RAID but there is not a 266 setting and the 133 puts the PCI at 44MHz. Don't I need 133/33? Thanks, -Tj
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    Help: Soft Menu Settings for 1.4 (266) and KT7A

    I don't know what I'm doing wrong here. Athlon 1.4(266 fsb) Abit KT7A-Raid - BIOS Rev.3c 384mb Crucial PC-133 2.2.2 SDRAM SB Live 300W PSU VisionTek Geforce3 For the life of me, I cannot get the processor to boot at 1.4 When I set it to any 133FSB setting, it will not post, and I have to...
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    Iomega CD-RW 8x4x32 $69 -- FREE shipping -- *MIR - Maybe $44 READ!

    I found this on another forum I visit. I used this same method last month to buy this drive. Only now it's $30 less because of the additional rebate from Staples. Iomega CD-RW Item No. 435458 Use a $30 off $150 staples coupon to bring it from $159 to $129. Then $30 Iomego rebate, Then $30...