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    COM Surrogate has stopped working

    I have Windows 7 64 bit. Recently everytime I start the PC I get the error: COM Surrogate has stopped working Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: DllHost.exe Application Version: 6.1.7600.16385 Application Timestamp: 4a5bca54 Fault Module Name...
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    PC power reset

    OK, my PC is a couple of years old. I have a Corsair 620W PSU and X1950 Pro Gfx card, plus usual bits. Computer was left on whilst i watched TV yesterday, came back into the room and the display was kinda garbled (some blue lines across the screen). OK, np, lets reboot. I could hear the fans...
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    Temperature log

    I have an Antec 900 case, and an X1950 Pro GPU (plus associated parts). After playing WOW or TF2 for a while, i start to get strange gfx on the screen. Keeping the system on, and playing games, the PC will eventually reboot. Therefore I assume it's a temperature issue. I have checked all the...
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    Card reader not working (sort of)

    Using Windows Vista home (64 bit) get the following problem with an internal card reader: 1. Inserted SD or CF card into card reader on front. 2. No windows pop appears. 3. Check Windows explorer, drives listed (G: H:, etc..). 4. Click on drive letter and windows alert stating "please...
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    Connect DS cartridge to PC

    I have a DS Cartridge that i need to delete a saved game. I cannot delete it from the Nintendo DS. Therefore, is there any hardware and software that will allow me to connect the Cartridge to the PC and delete the saved game, please? Cheers
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    O/S XP vs Vista 32 vs 64?

    Looking to purchase a new system that will be used for gaming. What's the current thoughts on the o/s i should get? XP, or Vista 32 bit or Vista 64 bit, please? Cheers
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    2 or 2.1 Speakers?

    I'm looking for a set of speakers for my PC, and they need to be good for listening to music (MP3's) and playing games. Would rather buy new, and have a budget upto £100 approximately. Not interested in 5/5.1 ones, due to wires, et..., looking for 2/2.1 ones. If someone can recommend a set...
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    Knife Set

    What makes would anyone recommend to purchase a new set, please? Need a good make that holds its edge. Price is not a major consideration, Cheers, Troy Edit, forgot to mention i'm in the UK in case anyone recommends a supplier
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    Uk to NYC trip

    Hi, I'm looking to fly from UK to New York City with my SO for a holiday. Can anyone recommend when it is best to go, and where to stay please? Haven't decided how long we are staying for, depends on hotel costs, etc... I assume it best to use public transport to get around? Cheers
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    Different resolutions on monitors

    Hi, I have a user that has a Lenovo T61 with a Samsung monitor attached via the DVI port. The Gfx card is a Nvidia Quadro FX 570 M, running in Windows XP Sp2. The monitors are setup as dual that extends the workspace. However he wants to have a lower resolution on the laptop compared to the...
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    PC Powers off

    Hi, Have a PC that the moment the power switch is depressed, the lights come on, HD spin up, then powers off, all within 3 secs. What should I be checking for to get this rectified,please? Cheers
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    Want to OC my system

    Hi, I have a new system (thanks to all who helped me) and I want to start OC'ing it. I want to start with a modest OC plus sort out my RAM timings as the MB has picked the wrong speeds for the RAM. Here is my system: Corsair Memory TWIN2X2048-6400C4 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM XMS2-6400 CL4...
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    Audio conversion cable length

    Hi, I would like to convert some audio tapes (of a band that I was in so no copyright issues here) to CD. However the hifi is about 12 foot away from the PC. With an audio lead this far away from the PC will this be problematic getting a clean signal, e.g. attenuation, etc..? Cheers, Troy
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    Adding SP2 to Win XP

    Hi, What's the best way to add SP2 to Windows XP for installation onto a new PC please? Also, is it advisable to add any drivers (how would I?) whilst doing this in preperation for my new PC? Cheers, Troy
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    Is it worth getting a souncard?

    Hi, Will I get any performance increase if I get a Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer to go with a P5W DH MB? More importantly will I notice any performance increase? Cheers, Troy
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    Antec 900 & P5W

    Hi , I'm looking to put an asus P5w DH into an Antec 900, however looking at the rear of the Antec 900 online and comparing it to the Asus P5W pics it looks like that the I/O ports of the MB will not marry up to the rear of the case. Can someone let m know how these two go together before I...
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    AC 7 Pro - PWM Connector?

    Hi, Hard to tell from some of the websites i've looked at, but does the AC 7 Pro have a PWM connector? Cheers, Troy
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    New Build - Comments Please

    Hi, I'm looking to build a new system, and this is what I hav come up with: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB S300 Sapphire Technology Ultimate Radeon X1950Pro 256MB GDDR3 Dual DVI TVO DabsValue 53-in-1 Internal USB2.0 Reader Sony CD-RW/DVD Combo 52x32x52x16x Internal OEM Black Tagan...
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    9250 vs 9600?

    What is the speed difference between an ATI 9250 vs 9600SE please? Thanks, Troy
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    Recommend Video Card for 1.2 GHz?

    HI, Can anyone recommend a video card for my aging 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon PC please? I use it mainly for games, (yes, I know I need a new PC but the HD just died and I thought I'd take this oppotunity to changeout the NVidia MX/MX440) please? Thanks, Troy PS I have no budget set, however...