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    Troubleshooting

    I am using the PC that is listed in the footer on my postings. Maybe I should update the video card's drivers? Is there anything else I shoud do? I just love this comp, but I am thinking of parting it out. It has been running 24/7 for all this time. It has not been OC'd or tweaked in any way. I...
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    Troubleshooting

    trying to think of what else I can tell about this problem...I only had to press reset once this morning!
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    Troubleshooting

    *************edit: should I post this somewhere else?********** After boot up the computer will get this pattern on the screen - like a multicolored blocks or a patchwork. This seems to have something to do with a Logitech wireless KB and mouse that I recently started using. I can't...
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    Toshiba Satellite BIOS password

    battery power, huh? Come to think of it, I have only tried to boot on battery so far... will try the AC when I get home... Vin - you got yours resolved with BIOS updates? How very exciting that Aunt Ester's ghost may not have fuxored the lapster!
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    Toshiba Satellite BIOS password

    My GF inherited a Toshiba Satellite MN: PSAA8U-0ER02K. I started it up last night and was futzing with settings as it was all superbig text used previously by her elderly aunt (RIP Aunt Ester). I got to the XP screen where her profile could be selected and thank goodness it was not password...
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    lost my programs

    Anyone?
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    cheap dell pcs

    Can coupon codes be used there?
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    Duo core

    E1405: $623 for Solo Core $671 for Duo Core Would I regret not getting this? Significant performance difference?
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    AVG requiring restart daily

    Anyone have this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it?
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    Am I crazy?

    Ahh, I must be thinking of the Egg.
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    Am I crazy?

    I thought once you could post your system somewhere on this site for others to see, search, and comment on.... Am I nuts or what? c
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    Powered USB

    I have a wireless mouse and a external HD connected to my laptop's built in USB ports. I want to get a USB card to run other things like a faster burner. Would I need a powered card?
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    My webspace and Firefox

    This must be the case...they reference IE for everything. sux.
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    My webspace and Firefox

    My isp includes webspace with my acct- for some reason, I can only add files with IE. Is this a common problem? I searched for another thread but didn't see anything? Thanks, c
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    Anyone know why?

    Thanks Jet. That did it. Duuh.
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    Anyone know why?

    when I press the combo, I only get task and not processes and all that other stuff. What's up? Thanks, ct
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    shutdown pic

    telling me I am a homo when I shut it down. How was this done? It's pretty funny and I want to know how it's done. Thanks
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    buildidng a external HD

    so I will be getting all the stuff for this(kit and HD). I'll set this drive as slave right?I am actually getting two...one for a friend's desktop for additional storage(she has no available bays) and for myself on a lappy(I'm out of space)
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    buildidng a external HD

    ah okay. another kinda dumb question: Does the enclosure kit need AC power to run the drive or does the USB provide the power?
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    buildidng a external HD

    I got a WD 80 GB for free today from CC w/price match with Wallywurld. It seems my 1394 jack is a "mini". Can I still use this jack?
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    buildidng a external HD

    thanks alot!
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    buildidng a external HD

    It seems cheaper to get one of those kits with a case and stuff to assemble a external HD using an internal HD. Is this a good move or am I missing something? I need firewire and it seems the kits can accomodate that. Thanks for your replys! c
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    .wav to .mp3 and .shn files

    Thanks much! You have any experience with it?
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    .wav to .mp3 and .shn files

    So what app do you all like to convert .wav & .flac files to mp3? I also have a few .shn files I need to make mp3 or something. Thanks much.
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    mobilizing large files

    And since they are mp3 can I compress that into something else?
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    mobilizing large files

    they are mp3
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    mobilizing large files

    Could I compress the files and use firewire to xfer? Inverted cat5? If I compress, what format is the best for this? Zip? Thanks
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    Good place to get a laptop?

    I got a prostar P4 3.0HT w/9700 radeon and 512meg for about that much. I love it.
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    mobilizing large files

    Hello All and Happy New Year! I have a few large files, the largest a 7 gig archive of a radio program I like. I need to burn it to some media get it off my desktop computer. DVDs have larger capacity, so can I burn the folder to some DVDrs and move it that way? My lappy has a combo drive so...
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    getting around the access block at work

    Well, thanks for the replys. It was worth a shot.
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    getting around the access block at work

    Is it possible to get around the block?
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    USB question

    How do I tell if I am 2.0 or 1.1 capable? And can I upgrade?
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    SuprNova down?

    *********************************************************************** Yeah thats my prob too. http://search.suprnova.org/ works though, whew! thanks
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    SuprNova down?

    Hmm, what could be the problem ya think?
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    SuprNova down?

    So whats the right one, and why is this the wrong one?
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    SuprNova down?

    When I try to access http://www.suprnova.org/, I can't get it to load page. Just blank...I have been away from my comp for 6 weeks-eek! thanks
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    Would you...

    ...buy this for $1189.00 new from Dell? Education offer. Model: Dell Latitude D600 Base Unit: Pentium® M Processor 1.40GHz with 14.1in XGA Display Floppy Drive: None Memory: 256MB, 1 DIMM, DDR SDRAM Hard Drive: 20GB, 9.5MM, 4200RPM Network Card: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 WLAN (802.11b...
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    I feel sorry for Jennifer Love Hewitt

    ********************************************************* nah, thats what she named her knockers. You'd need the jaws of life to pry me off...well, you get the idea.
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    Mr.Six

    I hate the radio commercials. I change frequency when it come one before that effing diddy starts. You think thats the desired effect for a marketing campaign?
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    BT>DVD

    Thanks!