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    NIC problems

    I am running XP PRO and AMD wiith a K8N NEO Platinum MB with onboard NIC. Out of the blue, I have lost access to the internet. Cox (my internet provider) says their highspeed motorola modem is working fine and that it appears I have a software problem on the computer. They tried renewing an...
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    XP partition

    Hello, When I originally set up my system I partitioned my HD with 20GB for XP (which I thought would be more than adequate). The OS is currently up to date with all updates and I am using up 19.4 GB of the allotted space. Does this sound about right for XP? I have less than 1 GB remaining...
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    Using a crossover cable

    Can anyone help me get this process going. I'm trying to retrieve data from one computer to store on another. I thought I'd be able to browse the hard drive by simply plugging the computers together but no such luck. Do I need a program to do this? BTW, this is an ethernet type cable...
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    Retrieving data using external enclosure

    I am trying to retrieve data from the HD on my laptop using an external enclosure. I managed to get everything setup properly but when I connect to my new computer (XP Pro) I can only see the D: partition which is a system restore partition. My data is on the c: partition. Is there...
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    USB Flash in DOS?

    Is there any way to make a flash memory pen (work/appear as a drive) in DOS?
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    Help retrieving files from dying laptop

    I am trying to resurrect my wife's laptop from the dead and reinstall her OS (98SE). She has some files on her HD that she needs and I want to save them before I reformat and do a new install of the OS. The laptop is having all sorts of probs and I can only get it to boot off of a floppy right...
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    Motherboard audio question

    Posted this ? in the motherboard forum and got no response. Maybe someone here can help out. I am using the sound card that comes on this motherboard for my audio. My case (Prateorian) has a front jack for headphones/mic that plugs into the board. Can I plug this jack in so that I can...
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    MSI K8N Neo Platinum Audio

    I am using the sound card that comes on this motherboard for my audio. My case has a front jack for headphones/mic that plugs into the board. Can I plug this jack in so that I can use the audio from the front or will this disable the speakers plugged into the back? I'd like to be able...
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    Which fan plug?

    Hello. Building my new pc and am wondering which fan plug to use for the hs/f. I have plugs for c_fan 1, nb fan_1, and s_fan 1 and s_fan 2. I am guessing c_fan is the one to use since it's the closest but just want confirmation from someone more knowledgeabe than me. The literature is not so...
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    What Cables Do I Need For Build

    Please tell me which power/data cables I need to purchase for the items listed below. Several items are OEM so I know I'll probably need something. The motherboard I have selected comes with: D Bracket 2, Serial ATA Power Adapter, 2 pcs Serial ATA Cables, and Round Cable (IDE?) as can be seen...
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    Installing OS from CD

    I am about to begin a new build and understand that I may need some drivers in order to install the OS from CD. The IT guy at work said I could save the drivers on a USB flash memory pen rather than floppy and use them to accomplish this. Is this correct? Does the flash pen need to be...
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    Noob system help

    Having someone build a new (primarily gaming) system for me and have come up with the following after many hours reading through this forum. I'd like to purchase everything I'll need at the same time. I'd appreciate if you guys could tell me what I'm missing so that the build can proceed...