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    Netflix backpeddles on separating DVD & Streaming Service

    It seems to me like they're floundering and not planning things out. A split like that is a huge marketing move, and then to just backpedal on it doesn't make sense. Unless they were gambling that people were going to talk about the name change/take back more than the price hike. I don't see...
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    Looking for a good TV Tuner media center application

    If you want to see what ClearQAM channels you're supposed to be getting in your area, this site can help you. http://www.silicondust.com/support/channels/ TimeWarner is pretty generous, I get FX, TNT, and ESPN in HD, but it really depends on your provider/location.
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    Looking for a good TV Tuner media center application

    Sounds like most of the channels you're getting are encrypted. The only way to view those are with a cablecard tuner, such as the Ceton http://www.cetoncorp.com/ or HDHomeRunPrime http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun/prime/. After that, you can use Windows MCE 7 to record them...
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    Encountered another problem.My pc powers up,but displays nothing.

    Stupid idea, but sometimes it works. Unplug the PS from the wall for a few minutes, and then try again. Beyond that, does it make any beeping noises? If so, you can look them up online and see what happens. Otherwise, start removing components one at a time. If you have dual sticks of RAM, try...
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    Recommend me a B&B in NH for this weekend (long shot?)

    I actually used to work at two hotels in Jackson, NH (right new the base of Mt Washington and 30 min from that place). You said you were looking for a Bed and Breakfast? Carter Notch Inn (http://www.carternotchinn.com/) is probably the best recommendation I've got. It has a hot tub, but I...
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    Documents and Settings question

    Let me clarify, folders that have duplicates, one without Windows.0 and one with. All Users also has a All users.Windows.0, so it can be moved. As does the Default User. Gustavus doesn't have a Windows.0 Version, so it should stay as it's from the new install.
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    Documents and Settings question

    You should be able to move the old All Users folder to an archive drive then. Basically any drive where there is both a [folder name] and [foldername].Windows.0 can be moved. The ones that just have [folder name] with no windows.0 should be left where they are.
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    Documents and Settings question

    Did you reinstall windows over the same partition at one point?
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    Droid X: The next Moto Droid phone for Verizon

    I like the idea of the hardware navigation keys rather than touch keys. But I don't see the point of Motoblur. Moot point either way, I have a rooted droid, not seeing anything there that'd be enough to upgrade.
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    dual booting xp and 7 - migrating files necessary if two partitions?

    Your documents and music and pictures and so on should be accessible by both. Programs would generally have to be reinstalled. I'm not sure about the music samples, I don't know how the software for that works. If you're using Outlook for your email, you'd have to have separate PST files for...
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    Nirsoft utility pack , great set of free software utils

    Nice, I use their tools a lot.
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    Lightroom 3 final released

    I might grab the upgrade. Looks like the sharpening/noise reduction tools have been improved
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    rebooting issue

    Could be a loose connection or something. Reseat the memory and cards. See if that helps.
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    Software for custom startup profile

    hmm..ok. Never heard of anything like that for Windows
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    Software for custom startup profile

    It's not free, but this sounds like what you're looking for: http://www.rayslab.com/startup_manager/startup_manager.html
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    Can't install vista.

    I agree with mbevolution. Vista and 7 can take forever to clear that screen. There are also some issues I've seen with memory, you might want to try different memory or remove a stick.
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    rebooting issue

    It only happens if you restart your computer, but if you leave it running it's fine?
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    boot.ini.comodofirewall ?

    No problem, glad I could help
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    boot.ini.comodofirewall ?

    There's another option though, if I remember correctly, under folder options to "hide protected operating system files" or something to that extent...
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    3D Modeler/Photographer workstation advice

    Ok, in that case, definitely go with the 64 bit. What programs do you use?
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    boot.ini.comodofirewall ?

    Your boot.ini is probably set as system or hidden file, which would explain why you can't see it depending on your folder view settings.
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    Search engine redirect virus

    Check your hosts file too....
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    3D Modeler/Photographer workstation advice

    I can't speak for the 3d modeling parts, but as a photographer I can critique that part. 64 bit is nice, Photoshop and Lightroom both have 64 bit variations that give you more memory to work with. However, unless you're working with 15mp raw files a lot, 64 bit isn't a necessity. I would say...
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    Easy duplicate finder

    I've used it to sort out duplicate songs. Seems to work pretty well, though the interface could probably be better.
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    Computer has Long Continuous Beep (Forever) yet boots ...

    Dumb question, is the keyboard known-good or is there anything resting on it? from the manual "1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9...
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    Computer Starts Up After Being Shut Down and General Slowness

    Sounds like a power supply or motherboard issue for the shutting down/restarting issue. Look at the motherboard, are there any bulging capacitors or anything out of the ordinary? Do you have a power supply you could swap out? It also could be something as simple as a loose connection. As for...
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    Office 2010 Questions

    You can change which PST file the POP3 email gets delivered to, which will make it work more like Outlook 2007.
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    the blue screen appears_ what should i do?

    What does the message say? It should give a hex address at the bottom (0x00000000), and an all caps error message.
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    New Build cannot access optical drives most of the times. Sluggish in general.

    Do you have the latest drivers for the chipset and controllers? Also, what mode is the SATA's running in? If it's AHCI it can cause some problems with optical drives.
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    New build won't post

    What is the sequence of the beeps? That should tell you what the problem is. Typically, it's a memory problem of some sort. The manual (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/Manual_Model.aspx?ProductID=3306) should tell you what the sequence means.
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    PC shuts down during boot.

    You've already done most of what I'd recommend, but here are some ideas Do you have the latest updates for the BIOS? Also, does the motherboard look clean with no swelled capacitors? If your motherboard is one of the new ones with a power button built into the motherboard, disconnect the...
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    Simple scanning program with basic options? (For mother)

    Windows Live Photo Gallery is free, offers some decent organizational options, and is pretty easy to use. (http://download.live.com/photogallery) Irfanview is free as well, but I wouldn't say it's quite as user friendly, it depends on the tech-skills of your mother. I'd say go Live Photo...
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    Print Job over Network

    Does it get hung up on the client computers or does it get hung up on the pc that's connected to the printer?
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    Windows 7 giving 'Disk corrupted / unreadable'

    That doesn't look too good. Try running HDTune (http://www.hdtune.com/) it checks SMART status, and does a surface scan of the drive.
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    keystroke - BOOM (okay, bad title)

    This: http://www.autohotkey.com/
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    turn ur iphone into a wireless KB/Mouse easily

    If you have an Android and bluetooth on your computer, you can use this: http://stickycoding.com/bluetooth-remote/android-bluetooth-remote It has the most of the remote functionality built in, along with keyboard/mouse support.
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    BSOD and other problems with my computer.

    I second the memory test, and I'd verify that your processor isn't overheating.
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    Best Blu-Ray Ripping Software & How to Use Downloaded Videos

    Handbrake is only needed if you want to re-encode so they don't take up 25+gb a movie. Otherwise, you can just play the straight MKV files.
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    What format do Blu-Rays get ripped to?

    DVDshrink can't rip a bluray
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    Best Blu-Ray Ripping Software & How to Use Downloaded Videos

    I use MakeMKV which rips to an uncompressed MKV file, and thn when that's done I re-encode with Handbrake. Both programs are free as well, which is nice.