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    WD3200AAKS no longer in Windows or Disk Mngt but in BIOS and SeaTools

    First, thanks for all that helped!! I tried ERD Commander 2005... but didn't find any option to recover the MBR... the disk trees were empty... I then tried Acronis Disk Director and Acronis Disk Image but wouldn't deal with Dynamic Disks. I found something called MBRWiz and just used...
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    WD3200AAKS no longer in Windows or Disk Mngt but in BIOS and SeaTools

    Old Hippie: Thanks. I'm off to shoot a wedding and will try it tomorrow morning.
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    WD3200AAKS no longer in Windows or Disk Mngt but in BIOS and SeaTools

    I jsut tried ERD 2005 and couldn't see the drive... Rebel: I looked into Acronis but when I'm about to hit "go" (or whatever) it states that it may erase data... So I'm not sure if it *may* or if it actually wipes the drive... they are not very clear about that... Old Hippie: Will the boot...
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    WD3200AAKS no longer in Windows or Disk Mngt but in BIOS and SeaTools

    Yup. One with Vista x64 and one with XP... It's there... but it's not... ;-) Any tools that may help me?
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    WD3200AAKS no longer in Windows or Disk Mngt but in BIOS and SeaTools

    I've been using a WD3200AAKS-00YGA0 in various USB and eSATA docks for the last year without any problem -- UNTIL about a week when I made changes to my system. There was no immediate cause and effect between the change and the drive no longer being recognized (and I don't remember the changes I...
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    Windows 7: Help me figure out my drives and partitions to migrate to SSD

    I'm migrating my desktop system and programs from a Raptor 150Gb to an SSD. I'm a photographer and mostly use raw processor software, Photoshop, Firefox and the Office suite. Hard Drive Set-Up: - Raptor 50Gb partition: System and Programs - Raptor 25Gb partition: Scratch disk, caches, and...
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    Migrating System (Vista 64 + Programs) HD

    Thanks for all the help everyone. I was able to take my original system disk, make a disk image using the Seagate software (requires a Seagate drive to be detected). Once done, I copied the MBR and the image to the Raptor partition using the Restore feature. As blazer mentioned, I unplugged the...
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    Migrating System (Vista 64 + Programs) HD

    Thanks! I do own a bunch of Seagate (they have the best warranty, don't they) so I'll give DiscWizard a whirl and see if that will work. I'll report back and thanks again.
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    Migrating System (Vista 64 + Programs) HD

    Since I'm migrating to a Raptor, I'll use the WD software. I've looked on their web site and are we talking about the "Data Lifeguard Tools v11.2 for Windows"? Here is the link: http://support.wdc.com/product...upid=611&sid=1<=en If not, would you mind letting me know which of the WD...
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    Migrating System (Vista 64 + Programs) HD

    I don't have anything "special"... But Vista 64 has "Backup and Restore Center"... I just can't figure out out to define the "target" drive to install the image on...
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    Migrating System (Vista 64 + Programs) HD

    I'm trying to migrate my Vista 64 system and programs from its current HD to my new Fast[er] Raptor. I thought it would be simple by using the Vista Backup and Restore Center but I must be denser than the average Joe because I can't get it to do what I want. I created a System backup of my OS...
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    Urtho, Which BIOS rev. do you have in the rig you built for your dad at X-Mas time? I'm asking because there is a known bug with this board and all of the late BIOS -- it won't see a USB keyboard or USB mouse!
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    USB ports work in BIOS, die on Vista X64 boot

    I was able to boot vista x64 from the previous hard drive but I'm running into something weird. My USB keyboard (cheap recent lenovo) and USB mouse (kensington) not operational in vista (ie, the light on the keyboard doesn't light up and I can't type). (I know the USB ports work because I...
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    Help me start my new build... using my old HD

    Good thing I'm already bald because I would be pulling all my hair out! I'm able to use my USB keyboard when I'm navigating the BIOS. For a while, I was also able to use the keyboard and mouse if they were connected to the USB hub in my Dell 3007 monitor. However, if I re-booted and connected...
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    Help me start my new build... using my old HD

    Roguestar, Thanks for the quick reply. That was my initial intention, but when I boot in safe mode, my USB keyboard and mouse don't work. I know the USB port is ok because I use this particular port for the USB flash drive and it worked fine. Is there something I need to do in the BIOS to...
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    Help me start my new build... using my old HD

    I'm just installed the components for my new build (you guys helps me pick it out -- thanks): MOBO: ASUS P5K-E CPU: Intel Q9450 RAM: G.Skills DDR2 1000 (2x 2Gb) GPU: eVGA 7900GT PSU: Seasonic S12 HD #1: WD160YS-01S SATA II HD #2: WD320KS-00P SATA II Case: Silverstone Temjin TJ07 case...
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    - I've received the mobo (P5K-E), cpu (Q9450), and ram (G.Skills 2Gb PC1000) and swapped my current hd, psu, and gpu from my previous ASUS A8N-SLI. - I updated the P5K-E BIOS to rev. 1013. - I'm able to boot vista x64 (previous install on my existing drive) but have two issues: 1) my USB...
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    Thanks for the help! I've ordered the P5K-E, G-Skills RAM (4Gb), and Q9450 (currently $300 at microcenter btw). Thanks again -- I look forward to gaining a bit of productivity!
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    Urtho, Thanks for the reply. On the one hand, the ASUS board seems really nice. 6 USB 2.0 Ports, one 1394, and 2 eSATA. As some of the reviews mentioned, I may lose 2 of the SATA ports because my 8800GTS may be a bit thick... but that's not a major issue. On the other hand, the ABIT seems...
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    Ichi (Ni), Thanks for the link -- but this guy is spending big bucks (~$3k). You are correct, I store my RAW files on external eSATA drives (1TB, 500Gb, 4x 320Gb, 4x 300Gb, and 2x 120Gb) and additionally archive on DVD. I also do not use RAID as I maintain daily, weekly, and monthly...
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    Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

    Alright... Two and half years have past and it's time to build a new system to process my RAW files (I'm a photographer: JRGeoffrion.com). I exclusively use the workstation to edit and process RAW and TIFF files with Photoshop and RAW converters. Here is what you guys helped me put together...
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    Digital Cameras and Low Light Pictures...

    Yup -- you got it right. The second image is basically a picture of the heat/noise from the sensor. It is then overlayed with the original image and the final image is created. I'm not sure about your model, but most Canon DSLRs allow you to turn the feature on/off. Typically referred to as...
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    Photoshop CS3 won't start

    SOLVED. It appears that this particular issue has to do with font. I removed a bunch of fonts and it solved the problem. Unfortunately, I didn't mark the exact fonts I removed as I removed entire "series" / "groups". Hope this helps someone.
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    Photoshop CS3 won't start

    Soundmanred: I check with my Bitstream font navigator and the required fonts are still there and active. RadiclDreamer: I deleted everything in /prefetch/ and rebooted and I still get the same error message. I recently consolidated two internal drives to my single WD640. As such, I have...
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    Photoshop CS3 won't start

    For the last two days, I haven't been able to start Photoshop CS3. I get the error below every time. However, I have no problem starting any other software -- including Adobe Bridge CS3 -- Photoshop CS3's little cousin. Thinking something was corrupted, I repaired Photoshop CS3 using my...
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    21Gb HKCR.reg File!

    Yup -- 21Gb! That was nuts! I have no clue what was in there... but I've deleted it about 1 hour ago and I'm still up. ;)
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    21Gb HKCR.reg File!

    Deleted! There appears to be no side effects... Thanks a bunch!
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    21Gb HKCR.reg File!

    It's located in C:\ nothing more fancy...
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    21Gb HKCR.reg File!

    I just noticed that my system/programs drive has almost no more free space. When I looked into the matter, I noticed that I have a HKCR.reg. My guess is that this is NOT normal. I have no clue when it happened or what I could have done to trigger the ballooning of this file. Can someone...
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Here is what I did: 1) Went back to 2Gb RAM and it booted and then crashed with the irql error within seconds. 2) Changed my 2Gb RAM sticks for my #3 and #4 sticks and booted. No problem. No Windows error. I've been up for an hour or so and all looks good. When I'm bored, I'll check my...
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Thanks -- I'll try that first thing in the am.
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Looks like I have to call MSFT... Anyone has the number to [re]activate my copy?
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    My PSU is 600W (a Seasonic -- can't remember the model off hand). However, it's getting worse. I remove one of the memory stick (leaving me with 1Gb). I managed to boot, but now, it is telling me on the bottom right corner of my screen that "This is not a genuine version of Window Vista" --...
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Gotcha! Any other ideas? Ever seen the squiggly green screen with the eVGA7900GT?
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Prince, I see the 4Gb of RAM if I'm able to boot and then go to the welcome center. When booting, the first black screen with white writing says: 256Mb RAM. I'll remove the RAM and start it again with a single stick. If that doesn't work, I'll try another stick. Any other ideas?
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    irql_not_less_or-equal

    Over the last few days, my system performance has been deteriorating. It is not getting slower, but rather, I'm getting frequent crashes after being up for 10 seconds to one minute. Unfortunately, I can't link this to any "event" such as new hardware or software installs. The system boots and...
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    WD1600YS-01SHB0 Vista 64-bit Driver

    Thanks. I moved from the red SiG SATA bank to the black NV SATA bank and it started working... Something going on with the red ports...
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    WD1600YS-01SHB0 Vista 64-bit Driver

    I just purchased a new hard drive to install Vista 64-bit Home Premium. The hard drive is a Western Digital WD1600YS-01SHB0 SATA. I have no problem booting from the DVD to install the 64-bit Vista. I get up to the "Where do you want to install Vista?" screen. Unfortunately, the hard drive...
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    lsass.exe System Error

    Can't start Windows, even in Safe Mode. MSDOS seems to be fully functional, and my disk drive checks out OK.
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    lsass.exe System Error

    After three years of reliable performance -- always with updated Windows XP, Norton AV and Webroot Spy Sweeper active -- my Sony Viao suddenly started exhibiting the lsass.exe problem. The following error message appears for a few seconds as Windows tries to load: "When trying to update...