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    Dumpfile Debugging Guide

    Previous guide on Random Rebooting / BSOD's First of all, a dump file (usually) is created everytime your system experiences a serious error. The dump files are usually stored within the "\Windows\Minidump" (windows BSOD dumps) folder, but sometimes windows saves critical error dumps in the...
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    Network media streaming

    I'm looking to be able to stream video from my personal pc to one in the garage office. Being over a 11mbps wireless connection (which barely sees the upside of 1mbps), I can't smoothly just access it directly via the network share. I'd use BTV link, but I don't like buying software...
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    Need Registry Backup Tool (XP)

    I'm looking for a registry backup tool similar to the one in Windows 98, preferably freeware. I'm basically looking for a program to automatically backup the registry every boot, and keep a back-cache of the last week or so. I don't know if a program like this is of much relevance in XP...
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    Network problems

    First of all, the network hardware used is: SMC 1255tx 10/100 ethernet adapter DLink dwl-g510 54mbps wireless adapter DLink di-514 11mbps router The problem I am having is with getting the computers to access the workgroup they are in. The workgroup name is the same, and the names of...
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    "Path to 9/11" petition

    I'm here to humbly request that you sign one of the petitions linked below. I don't wish to begin a politcal conversation, I just want to properly honor all those that have been sacrificed on our path to freedom. We are now just a few days from the five year anniversary of September 11th...
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    Wireless Network Range

    I am planning on creating a wireless network here at home. I have two computers in the garage office about 60ft away from my personal pc, so I planned on having the router out there. The router in question is a DLink Air 11mbps (had laying around), and I haven't purchased a wireless card yet...
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    AMD Athlon 64 price increases coming in April

    Hard-OCP has announced that a source told them AMD is going to adjust their pricing upwards several dollars on their desktop line of Athlon64 processors. I don't think I'm the only one who feels this is a bad move for AMD. I've been putting off building an s939 systems because the processor...
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    XP: Random Rebooting / BSOD info

    Disclaimer: This is meant as a simple guide for troubleshooting crashes. If you need more advanced debugging/diagnosing, check the links at the bottom of this post. Random Rebooting/Shutdown Info: For those of you who experience system instability resulting in crashes, reboots, or...
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    Just another "which HSF is better?" thread...

    I'd hate to start yet another one of these threads, but I was wondering if I should replace my venerable Thermalright ALX 800 (the original version). I have a angle fan duct with a 65cfm adj. smart fan cooling it down. It seems to do fine enough keeping my xp@220x10.5 running cooler at...
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    Fried cold cathode inverter?

    I recently installed a cold-cathode kit (logisys) and it worked fine and then whent out. Upon disassembling the inverter I noticed all the solder points were connected (even the power input. I cleaned up the solder and the plugged it in to check the voltages. The voltage is fine at 12v until...
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    Can't install printer driver...

    Whenever I try to install drivers for this printer, whether it's the XP drivers, the win2k drivers off of EpsonUSA, or the "winxp" drivers off the Epson Europe site, the drivers ask for a series of files off of the XP install cd that don't exist. I haven't found these files in any other driver...
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    DEAD: Kingston 1gb SD Elite Pro - $39.95AR(-13)

    Buy.com has a Kingston 1gb Elite Pro SD card for $39.95 after a $13MIR. Not quite as hot as free 256mb sticks AR or $9.99 512mb AR, but a decent price for a fast card. -=>Link<=- Edit: Looks like this is a Thanksgiving Day sale only. Also, the CF version is available for the same price...
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    Can I save my aging monitor?

    I've had my Mitsubishi Diamond plus 71 for several years, but its starting to show its age. Over the last few monthes I've noticed a sort of shimmering towards each side of the display. It looks almost like a moire effect, but it happens with light shades instead of contrasting areas. It...
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    New age of Console Gaming?

    I'm sure most of you have seen the specs on the new console systems coming out soon, and I can't help but be amazed. When the PS2 and xbox came out, us computer gamers didn't pay much mind to the technology, for good reason. The ~300mhz PS2 was hardly impressive, and the xbox was just a 733mhz...
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    HL1 beat in 45min (?!?!?!)

    Someone I know told me that on G4 TV they had someone play Half-Life, beginning to end, in 45min. Supposedly, they used certain secret paths between maps as shortcuts. But even if they skipped the whole beginning, there'd still be at least 45min worth of dialog I would think... All I know...
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    Better Performance: Onboard USB2 vs. USB2 card??

    I've been contemplating switching from the onboard usb controller on my NF7-S to a spare USB2 controller card I have around here somewhere, since I have interference coming through the integrated audio (would switch to my CM8738 sound card, but don't want to lose nvmixer equalizer). I was...
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    Can Starforce be safely uninstalled?

    When I first came across Starforce in my device list I just disabled, figuring it was from an uninstalled firewall or something like that. After reading what Starforce is I used protection-ID to find the culprit: Killswitch. The question is, can I safely use starforce cleaner to remove all...
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    Question: Dual-Channel on NF7-S

    I read in a NF7 guide (Madshrimps guide, I believe) that you can get dual channel by using 2x256 + 1x512 (512+512, of course). This seems logical enough, but supposedly the NF7-S can only support using two slots for ddr400. Can anybody help clarify this a little for me? In case it matters...