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    NIC not being recognized after reformat - Can't find drivers - Thanks for the help

    Hey guys, I'm at my wit's end on this particular problem. My specs: Dell Zino 410 HD Win7 x64 I reformatted the HDD, installed windows and found that my NIC was not being recognized. Using the drivers CD from Dell, I installed the drivers but still no luck. Went to dell.com, updated...
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    HDMI and 3.5mm Audio Conflict - Thanks!

    I purchased a Dell Zino as my HTPC. To make things easy on my family I have it hooked up to my Samsung TV in two different ways. 1. HDMI to my Samsung receiver -> TV 2. DVI + 3.5mm -> TV This way we can crank up the speakers and watch some movies or, make it easy for the wife/kids to...
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    Remember these laptops?

    Does anyone remember, way back in the year 2006 when Voodoo PC released the Envy 13? http://www.voodoopc.com/#/productsenvy Sure, they were way overpriced, but, so sexy looking. You would think 5 years later some hardware manufacture would be able to build a decent looking PC laptop. The...
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    TV mount with vertical movement for a 52" Samsung?

    Hey guys, These forums are always so helpful and friendly. I'm in need for some further help and I know this is the right place to ask. My current TV situation is kind of hairy (difficult to explain). The best circumstance I have found is to have a mount that is able to extend 22 inches...
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    Power on, no post. Any ideas?

    Hey everyone, I've got a problem with my computer and I am hoping some of you experts could shed some light on the problem. Thanks in advance for the help. I powered down my computer and the next time I tried to turn it on the power came on but nothing happens. To explain things further...
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    Slipstream preinstalled applications into a windows installation disk

    I've been search the net but have failed to find a good explanation on how you can have applications installed within a windows installation disk. i.e. when reformatting and installing windows it automatically has VLC installed rather than windows media player. This is just an example but I...
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    Oh crap! - A studpid mistake requires some assistance!

    Hey guys, Some of you will shake your heads and roll your eyes. Others will laugh at me. But I made a major mistake and I desperately need your help. My plan was to reformat my primary hard drive to reinstall Windows XP (I hated vista). During this process I thought I was deleting a...
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    8800 gts driver will not install on Vista Ultimate?

    Hey guys, I built my new system yesterday and I've ran across something strange that has never happened to me before. After putting the parts together and booting up the machine, I installed Windows Vista Ultimate. Vista installed the generic 8800gts video drivers for me (of course I...
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    Internet just stops working - sort of

    Hey guys, I did a quick search with no results on my problem, at least that I could find. Randomly throughout the day I will notice my internet will stop working randomly. And when I mean stop working I mean my side gadgets and my IE7/FireFox v2 can?t connect to the internet anymore...
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    Windows Media Player Help

    I just reformatted my computer reinstalled a version of eXperience Windows Xp Pro and my windows media player (v.10.0) is now playing in black and white. I have looked for different settings and options and it still runs my divx movies in B&W. one strange thing I noticed is when WMP runs...
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    MSFT Exchange Server

    I wasnt sure which forum to place this in but .. I was hoping someone might be aware of a free/cheap exchange server. Ive been looking around but I was hoping you guys might have some ideas about where I can find one. Thanks for the help.
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    Need a software suggestion PLEASE! =)

    Hey guys! My family just recently bought a small fishing resort in Central Oregon and they are looking to update some of its computer/management systems. This resort consists of: 12 cabins 75 various boats Boat Moorage and RV sites Is anyone aware of any software that incorporates all...
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    Weird CMD error

    I go Start --> Run --> "cmd" /enter and I get the following error http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v399/...nes/?action=view&current=cmdfuckup.jpg Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for the help
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    What OS to boot with? I only have one!

    On one hard drive I installed WinXP Pro, on a second I installed MCE2k5. The second hard drive I removed from the computer and am using it else where. Why does it ask me what OS to boot with when there is only one harddrive with WinXP? Is there anyway I can make it so it doesnt ask anymore...
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    A Satellite Wireless Network

    I?ve been given the task to create a satellite wireless network for a lake side resort. The goal of this is to allow the patrons to access the internet through this wireless network in the form of a cyber café. ]"]HughesNet is a satellite provider I am considering but I am always open to new...
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    HDMI vs DVI - Motherboards?

    I guess my question has several layers to it. Ive read that HDMI does the same as DVI, but my understanding is DVI just handles digital video where HDMI handles digital video along with multichannel audio. Is that correct or does DVI support audio channels as well? My second questions...
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    CyberCafe Software

    Hi guys, My parents recently acquired a lake side resort in Oregon and they are looking into adding a small (2 ? 4 computers) CyberCafe so their customers can check their emails, chat with their friends, and just search the internet while they stay at the resort. The kind of have given me...
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    HTPC Build ? A Few questions

    HTPC Build ? A Few questions Hardware questions I?m looking to build a HTPC for my home entertainment center. This HTPC will be used mainly to store my CD collection, play movies (DVD/divX), and record/watch TV. Now, I have read a lot on the subject and I think I have picked out a...