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    OS "forgetting" settings on reboot

    XP sp1 On rebooting, programs such as Zone Alarm keeps asking me to allow access to programs on startup, even know I put a checkbox inplace to "not ask again", does it everytime after a reboot. Another example, in any folders, I have them set to "view as a list" and "small", once applied...
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    DirectX installation error. Any pro's want to take a stab at this?

    This is my issue buried in another thread, thought it would be OK to start this as a seperate topic, it may help someone else down the road as well. D/L The latest DirectX 9.0c (October, 7 days old) and keep getting an uncomplete installation followed by the error log below. I'm trying to...
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    DirectX 9.0c installed - Software says it isn't, PLEASE HELP

    I have Googled endlessly and need help with this. DXDIAG says 9.0c is installed yet many games say that Dirextx 9.0c is required but not installed.. I have tried to allow a "re-install" of DX with no luck, XP SP1 just returns with "The latest version of DirectX is installed......" I'm also...
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    Convert this Font - who can do it?

    Googled for over an hour, no luck arrgh. Have an important font, the problem is, its in 2 parts "pfm / pfb" I need to convert these to ttf. Anyone wanna step up with some knowledge on this? I looked at CrossFont, but it wont convert to .ttf Thank you very much.
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    Tivo2Go - Getting video to the PC

    Got the new Tivo2Go installed, got the software installed to transfer Tivo media to the PC. On cable (6mb) and have roughly 100' between the PC and Tivo. Question. Do I go wireless? If not, can I got Cat5 under the house (have otherstuff ran as well ;) ) to the Tivo USB? And that leads...
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    Need help picking PS, mobo inside-

    Need to try and find the cheapest PS for this mobo. Am I just looking for a PS thats for a micro ATX that supports P4/Celeron? MS-6714 Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 microATX Motherboard Documented General Info: CPU ? Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processor ? Supports...
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    WMI (XP pro) Can you answer this?!

    Hello group. I'm having a problem with this issue. Going to my network connection, right-clicking on the local area connection / properties / advanced tab. I get this message: http://home.comcast.net/~tonyg99/error.jpg Took a look at the services, this looks correct...
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    These forums. Wheres the rest of the forums?

    After logging in, I'm only getting maybe 8-10 forums, I recall a lot more... anyone help? Thanks group.
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    Replacing Gateway Mobo / how to?

    Well, In the few years that I've had this other Gateway machine, the mobo has gone out TWICE in it. And now I'm 3 months out of the warrenty. Mobo wont POST, power supply is good. But how the heck do I find a replacement mobo for this 'older' rig? Not looking to upgrade the whole machine, just...
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    Hot woman,booze,racing and Vintage Gaming

    Good God I must be bored ;) If you're in the mood for some visual stimulation, drop by my personal linkage below. There's plenty in there for *everyone* Have a most lovely day ;) TG
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    This site.

    Hello group! Hey, I was wondering about something, been here for a a couple of years but I have'nt seen the site so slow ever. I havent been here for a while but getting back in the groove. Been cable connected for over 2 years and now, AnandTech has gotten slow, am I missing something here...
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    Help Determining Value of 19" - Photo'

    Hey Guys, I have a brand new Gateway EV910 19" monitor coming Monday from Gateway. Its not a refurbished, its a brand new monitor. I've had a 19" for a few years now and am ready to upgrade to a 21" because I do a lot of graphic work now, and still do some gaming ;). So I've come to you...
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    My woman / racing / and other stuff. PHOTO's Inside

    Well soldiers, I need you all to test that signature below for me. Need to see if it really works ;) Lots of visual stuff there so sit back,crack a beer and don't let the girlfriend or wife in hehh hehh. These are my personal photo's so when you enter a folder and it says "Mature subject...
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    TEST

    *hit, sorry folks, I'm trying to figure out how to get the HEATware in my damn sig so you can click on the damn thing ;)
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    Radeon 9000 and 9000PRO. Is there a diffrence?

    So is that correct? The 9000 is 15% (roughly) slower then the 9000 Pro? And most importantly, there is such a thing as the non-pro 9000 AGP correct? After looking through ATI's site, they have in they're product listing/tech support etc, the 9000 PRO, but NOTHING on the non-pro version. I want...
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    Gforce hardware fix here - a must read

    Folks, I ran accross this mode if you own a Gforce2MX card and dispise the poor 2d performance (fuzzy text etc.etc). Its not for the faint of heart but IF you decide to do it, you'll love it. I made the mod last night and the clarity of the 2D is like night and day now. WARNING: Damage can...
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    Been away: Mobo advise for P4 or AMD

    Not looking for an OC dream, just a decent ATX mobo for a P4 / AMD. Hopefully something that has 266fsb (I think that's mid road ;) ) and if I stuck in a 1.6gig CPU that I wont have to upgrade the mobo next year because the mobo is maxed out in the CPU department. Any suggestions guys?? I've...
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    13gig HD showing only 6gig. How?

    I bought a Maxtor 13gig 7200 rpm drive from one of our members here and isntalled the drive for use as a slave. After right clicking on the d: and selecting format (full-not erase) it formated it out. But it shows that the HD is completely empty and showing 5.99gig's of space. On the outside of...
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    New 13 gigHD Only showing 6gig?

    I bought a Maxtor 13gig 7200 rpm drive from one of our members here and isntalled the drive for use as a slave. After right clicking on the d: and selecting format (full-not erase) it formated it out. But it shows that the HD is completely empty and showing 5.99gig's of space. On the outside of...
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    Adding slave HD - simple help please.

    Greets peeps :D I am waiting on a 13gig 7200rpm drive to come to be used as a slave drive. Gateway 1.1 gighz 512 ram etc.etc.etc. Can any of you cool cats give me a break down of how to install this? I dont think the HD came with mounting hardware. Do I need to go buy splitters and so forth? THX
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    Video card: Good3D and Killer2D where?

    I am decently happy with my old Gforce2 MX400 64mb card for gameplay. My system is a 1.1ghz/512mb/19" monitor and PNY Gforce2 64mb. What I am NOT happy with is the 2d side of it. Text is fuzzy and far from beeing sharp and clear. I know that the monitor has to do with it as well but this is a...
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    Difference in S video and SVGA

    I just bought me a little Christmas some-some ;) My system is a 1.1ghz/512mb/19" and just bought a Gforce 2ti titanium card with S-video out, I've noticed that all cards I've owned (running in SVGA cable), the text looks fuzzy. Does S-Video sharpen the sdges up a little on text/overall...
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    Cost of S-Video cable ?

    Can someone tell me what I'll be looking to pay for an S-Video cable for my new video card? I need to head to CompUSA and pick one up and they are in the next state :) Thanks!!!!
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    "Bad Command" at startup. W98 still boots up?!

    Good day, I've got a weird little problem that I am %100 I didn't prevoke because I havent been tweaking around or playing with any settings. Out of the blue when ever I power up the system (or restart) It shows the bios version, etc.etc. then says Loading W98. A second later it says Bad command...
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    Bad command in black bootup screen. W98 still loads.

    Good day, I've got a weird little problem that I am %100 I didn't prevoke because I havent been tweaking around or playing with any settings. Out of the blue when ever I power up the system (or restart) It shows the bios version, etc.etc. then says Loading W98. A second later it says Bad command...
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    Setting Vcahce for 328mb.

    I've researched the hell out of this one on 'Google' and found many,many different views. Can I hear from you guys, 'da pros on this? After sticking in a stick of 256 and 128mb of ram, should I just leave it, or change some settings to accomodate the added ram? Thanks guys. *TG*
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    WHY did I get thread locked?

    The damn photos of are my own pics!!!!! The system is mine as well, whats the problem? I have asked here and there, I'm NOT try to sell the damn thing, I just have this computer thats laying around (that was given to me) and have NO idea what the thing is worth. The system I'm on, I have a good...
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    Whats this system worth (photos inside)

    <deleted> No price checks please. AnandTech Moderator
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    Where to get ECS KT266's when they're released?

    Anyone know of some online places that are going to have these? I want to get my little dirty claws on one ;) TG
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    512mb to much RAM?!

    I am getting ready to upgrade the RAM on this pig and remember hearing a few people say that W98 doesnt like that much RAM, any truth to this? Also IS there any difference in gaming between 256mb or 512mb total RAM? Machine is a 1.1ghz/196mb pc100(mobo wont handle 133)/Gforce2 64mb. Thanks...