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    Trying to share a dial up connection.

    I don't have access to high speed in my area. I am using netzero on my desktop. I want to use my desktop, connected to my router (Belkin G wireless router) as a switch or gateway to enable file sharing and internet use on my other laptops. I had this setup awhile back, and now I can't get it...
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    (possibly)DEAD! Smoking hot laptop from dell. $499 after $400 off instantly

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/sna.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~topic=dod Inspiron B1301 Intel® Celeron® M Processor 370 (1.50 GHz/1MB Cache/400MHz FSB) Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition 60GB2 5400rpm Hard Drive 1GB2 DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimm 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R...
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    setting up home pc & remote laptop with wireless internet.

    background- I have my home pc running on dial up :( This is the only reason I have a home phone. We are paying around $50 for the phone and internet service. I work out of town 10 months out of the year, and I want to get a laptop for my camper with internet service. The question is, What do...
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    Help! Can't download Plug ins with Firefox.

    Is there a fix for this? I am running XP with Firefox and it gives an error everytime I try to install a plug in (ie. Java)
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    Wireless router using dial-up.

    I have a wireless router and a 802.11a/b combo card that I used to run with my old IBM TP 570. I now have a Dell Inspiron 1100 and I can't get the card to work correctly. I can't remember the settings I used before. I can get it to connect to my desktop and share files, but I can use Internet...
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    Checking a valid COA.

    Is there any way to check to see if a COA is valid and never before used? I was thinking of buying some software for my mother for Christmas, but I plan on having it mailed directly to her. Can I check the numbers online to see if it has been used before? I am not buying from a retailer, and...
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    Problem with dial up network/IE related

    I am running a dial up connection, and have my laptop linked to my wireless router using an a/b card. I can share everything between the computers fine, but I cannot get onto the web with the laptop. Does anyone know what setting I have messed up, or where to start looking? When I first hooked...
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    Help with IBM TP570 dock

    I am having a problem with the docking station on my 570. If it is docked at startup, the screen goes black, and will not boot. If I un-dock it, it boots fine. I have been able to start it up un-docked, then when the WinXP logo appears on teh screen, I can dock it, and it works fine. Also, if I...
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    Need help with DVD-R

    I am trying to make backup of a DVD. After I made teh copy, it only plays for a few minutes, then locks up the whole computer. Is it my player? I am stumped.
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    Problem with IBM 570 Thinkpad. (Dock)

    I have a TP 570 with the dock. It works fine when undocked, but in order to use the floppy or the DVD, I have to power it up off the dock, then reattach. When I do this, I get a warning that a USB device (DVD) has overloaded the hub with a power surge? It gives me the option to reset the usb...
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    getting printer to work remotely..

    Is there a simple way to print remotely from my laptop? I finnaly got my network connection straight, and the network is working. I set up my printer controls to share. I installed the printer driver on the laptop. What else is needed for it to communicate? BTW, Thanks for everyones help on...
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    help with wireless dial up

    I am completely lost on this. I have searched th forum, google, anywhere else I can think of, and can't get my wireless connection to work. I have my desktop connected to the phone line, through the modem. Then I connected the wireless 4 port router using an RJ45 cable between the NIC on teh...
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    Newest OS I can run on 486?

    I have a TP701C that is a 486 75Mhz, 500meg HD, running windows 3.11 Can I upgrade to another OS? 95, 98?
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    question about IBM 701C laptop

    Anybody have one of these? I picked one up today for a little bit of nothing. I was wondering if there is anything it is good for. It has a 486 75mhz processor, 20 megs RAM, 1\2 gig HD, and windows 3.1. The lady that had it kept in in mint condition. She also gave me the portable HP printer...
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    wireless laptop with dial-up..

    I live in the boonies. I only have dial-up for now, unless I go with satellite. I was wondering what all is involved in going wireless in the house. Is it even possible? What do I need? Price? Thanks!
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    help finding my model number (Toshiba)

    I have a toshiba satellite 1800-??? How do I find out what model it is? The part number is PS181U-00WZ00D1. Can anyone help me out in here? Thanks