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    How to lockout user from saving to Drive?

    Hello, One of the features I really liked about Windows 7 was that it was very easy to deny a user from saving to certain drives in the computer. This function was under User Accounts, but I'm unable to locate it in Windows 7 RC1. I was wondering if someone can point me to the right...
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    Are there any GTX 260 Tri-SLI Benchmarks?

    Going to be upgrading from my current rig, to an i7 build. I don't upgrade much, maybe once every two to three years. I've decided on an SLI setup, and I like what I see with GTX 280 in SLI, but I was wondering if going with GTX 260 Tri-SLI setup be better than GTX 280 in SLI. This link...
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    Difference between Current EVGA X58 and the X58 FTW

    As you can see by my current Desktop, I don't upgrade much, but the upgrade bug has bit me, and it's itching quite a bit. Had all my selected i7 components which included the EVGA X58 in my cart on newegg, then read that the FTW version of the card would be released next month. Exactly...
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    Is it possible to not allow a user to isntall programs or limit HDD space?

    I was wondering if someone could help me out This is on my parent's computer which is running Vista Home Premium. I get calls from my father about every two weeks asking me if I could come by and fix the computer. The root cause of most issues is due to my little brother installing...
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    Looking for low Cost Motherboard CPU combo, please help

    I'm not that type to upgrade much, probably once every three to four years. My 7800GTX finally bit the dust, and since I'm due for an upgrade, I went ahead and purchased a 9800 GTX about three weeks ago. Since the new NVIDIA Cards are to be released tomorrow, I get to use EVGA's step up...
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    ASUS Striker II Extreme or ASUS P5E3 PREMIUM

    I'm in the market for new build and I'd trying to decide between these two boards. I hardly every upgrade so I chose to go with the a DDR3 board for future upgrade purposes if need be. I'll be using one or an SLI setup with an EVGA 9800GTX cards. I'm assuming the Intel board supports...
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    Will a 9800GTX fit a thermaltake tsunami?

    Was wondering if anyone here knows if a 9800GTX can into a Thermaltake Tsunami? I'm considering upgrading my video card and would like to know if the 9800GTX can fit into the Tsunami case without any modifications. If anyone has any information or input, any help on this is greatly appreciated.
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    How do I forward ports on a Multi Router setup?

    Hey guys, I'm trying to forward ports for a Playstation 3 and a PC that is connected to one router, that router is connected to another router which is connected to the Modem. The two routers already have different IPs, and I am able to logon to the setup menu on both routers. Now my...
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    Do I need Internet to Use Slingbox strictly for home use?

    My sister is interested in getting a Slingbox and came to me asking if she needed an internet connection to use if she just wanted it for home use, no outside access to her TV. Her plan is to watch shows on her Laptop where ever she is in the house. She also would like to have her spare...
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    Can MBR be fixed from within Windows XP?

    I can boot into Windows XP after inserting the Disk into the drive, I'm just wondering if MBR can be fixed from within the OS itself. I'm having trouble getting to the recovery console from the CD itself. It'll load drivers and then freeze when I press R. Anyone know? Any help on this...
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    How to reset to default file locations for User Folders in Vista?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew how to set file locations for Documents, Pictures, Videos etc. back to default location. Basically, how do I restore my User Folders to its default locations? I had changed location of these folders to another seperate physical drive. Well that drive...
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    I need an Memory Card Reader Panel that works with Vista Readyboost

    Does anyone know of any Memory Card Reader panels that works with Vista's Readyboost? I have a couple of 4GB Memory sticks that I can use with it, and this would just be a cleaner looking way of utilizing readyboost. My Vaio laptop has a memory card reader that Vista uses readyboost with and I...
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    Running Dual-Boot w/ Vistan and XP, possible to share one outlook file?

    Is it possible? I'm running both vista and XP on two different physical drives. The XP install was done first and all my email info for Outlook is within that install. I have Vista running on another drive and I am able to dual boot to either OS. I just installed Office 2007 and would like...
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    Do I need to install AMD Dual Core Optimzer with a Vista install?

    I just installed Vista Ultimate, and I'm wondering if I need to install AMD's dual core optimzer. If anyone has any input on this, it would be greatly appreciated
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    Can I dual-boot XP and Vista in two seperate Hard Drives?

    I currently have XP Pro running on one hard drive, and I just formatted the other drive that I used for storage. I just received my copy of Vista Ultimate and would like to install it on a different hard drive just in case I have second thoughts about it. I would really like to be able to keep...
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    If I buy a Dell M1210 w/Vista Ultimate Install.....

    Am I allowed to use the Vist Ultimate Disk that comes with my new Dell Laptop with my other PCs? Or is this frowned up and illegal to do? I'm contemplating on getting the OS, but I'll be ordering this new laptop and I wonder if I can save myself a few hundred by legally using the Vista...
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    Anyway to check if my Hard Disk is going Bad or to check disk health?

    I was reinstalling XP and towards the end of the Reformat, around 90%, the reformat stoped and told me the disk was damage and that it was not able to isntall XP. So I rebooted and tried again, and same thing. I rebooted once more and did the quick reformat and XP installed. I'm posting this...
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    Current CPU still up to par for DX10 games?

    Hey everyone. I'll be upgrading my video card to an 8800 GTX in a few weeks along with a suitable PSU. A part of me wants to do a whole new intel build, but a slightly more reasonable side is telling me to just upgrade the video card and buy a suitable PSU. I would like to be able to play...
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    Expanding network/wireless coverage using two routers.

    I'm needing help with an idea to expand wireless coverage in my father's home. Their house is prewired, but wireless is just more convenient and my parents love to sit on their own chairs and use their laptops. I'm using a Linksys WRT54GX2 router that is wired to four other rooms in the house...
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    Is there such a thing as a USB to firewire Converter/Adaptor?

    I'm needing something like this. I have an external Hard Drive, it has 2 Firewire poorts and one USB port. I didn't think I would need more than one USB port on it when I originally purchased it. I could have swore I have seen this type of device somewhere beforeo but never paid any...
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    Is it possible for the router to assign the IP

    Hello everyone, I would just like to say I'm a total noob when it comes to routers. I can handle seting it up and networking all my computers and that's about it. My question is this, can the router be the one to assign IPs to the computers that is using it? The way I have it right now is...
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    New Command and Conquer Video

    http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=15500&type=wmv Figured you guys would be interested in this. I remember a few years back I used to spend hours playing both Total Annihilation and Command and Conquer, wish I had that kind of time again.
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    Need help with outlook, please read

    I have both a laptop and a desktop that I use extensively. I would really love to have both outlook installed on the laptop and the one installed on my desktop to have synchronized data(inbox, calendar, and contacts). I hate having to turn the laptop on when I'm already on my desktop just to...
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    Question about Power supplies and power consumption

    I have three computers in my Condo, and for the most part, the Box on my sig is always on. I'm wondering, does my 400 watt PSU always consume that much power, or does it only consume that much when it's at full load or when it needs it? Trying to cut down on the electricity bill. Sorry for...
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    Can i set my homepage to quick tab view in IE7?

    Is there a way to do this? I would like to open IE and have thumbnail images of all the sites I view periodically. That would be very convenient. Maybe I'm getting too lazy. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated
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    Got my X2 4800 in and installed, asking for some tips and pointers

    Hey guys, I finally got my X2 4800 and installed it last night. I installed my new Thermalright SL-120 with a 120mm Panaflo fan, now the computer is much quieter than it was with the XP90 w/delta fan. Anyways, after the complete install, I made the checks to make sure windows was good to...
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    Can Asus A8N-SLI Premium support 7950GX2 in SLI?

    Hey guys, I've been out of the loop for a while and was wodnering if my A8N-SLI Premium could support dual 7950GX2s maybe even 8800GTXs. I know my board doesn't run 16X in both PCI-E slots but can I run SLI with 7950GX2s at 8X each? I appologize for my ignorance, school has been keeping out of...
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    4800 X2 coming in on Tuesday, is there anything special I need to do before install?

    Hey guys, I'm a bit late getton gon the dual core bandwagon, and frankly, I don't mind. I just wanted to get in on the X2 before they're completely phased out at the end of the year. This will be my last CPU upgrade for the Socket 939 and I'll most likely be moving on the AM2 pending on how...
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    Need some Socket 939 Advice, worth upgrading?

    Been out of the loop for a while now. I had big plans for a Conroe build, but then reality hit me, with school and work, I don't really game as much as I used to. I don't feel it's practical to spend over a thousand on a new build right now. At the same time, I understand that Socket 939 X2s...
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    Looking for an Asus Intel Motherboard that supports Conroe w/ nForce 590 SLi?

    I'm a long time AMD user, well actually first and only PC I built was an AMD box so.... Anyways, I was happy with my AMD and Asus CPU to motherboard combination. I plan on building another computer around the new Conroe CPU. I would really like to use another Asus board because I've had...
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    7900GT SLi better than 7800GTX SLi?

    Hey guys, I currently have a 7800GTX. I'm wanting to upgrade in the video department. I'm trying to figure out if I should purchase another 7800GTX or sell it and go for 7900GT SLi. According to a good number of people, 7900GT SLi is the best solution for the most bang for the money. A...
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    Current AMD user, soon to Build a Conroe Box

    Hey guys, I'll be needing to build a new computer soon. I'm moving out and I'm being considerate of my brother and leaving my AMD Rig at home with him. I want ot build another computer, built around the new Conroe. I was able to Overclock my AMD64 3700+ to 2.75GHz stable, and it was...
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    Network Utlilization Erratic, is that normal?

    Excuse my ignorance in this matter. I had to transfer files out from my main box to my older box and laptop today. These were large number of files and large files in general. Total size of files transfered was over 150GB. It was during this transfer is when I noticed how erratic network...
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    Slow Gaming with Vista Beta 2

    Hey guys, I know Vista is in Beta and that not everything is working right. I'm just curious if anyone has tried to do any gaming on with Vista Beta 2. If you have, did you get a very noticeable difference in performance? I only have Counter-Strike Source installed, but if performance is...
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    Could someone please talk me through setting up Dual Boot?

    Hey guys, with all the talk about Vista, I would really like to try it out. I only have one decent rig at the house to try it on. I currently have XP Pro installed on this computer. From what I remember or was told before, you can't set up a dual boot system with an OS already installed and...
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    Is it worth upgrading from a 7800GTX?

    Current rig is almost a year old. I've been wanting to upgrade something but not sure what is the best bang for the buck upgrade. Definately into games. The only game I can't play at 1600X1200 is GRAW. GRAW has the nasty jaggies at anything below 1600X1200 and I can't use AA because of HDR...
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    Outlook 2003 Help: How to schedule same event but different days?

    Hey guys, I'm needing some help here. I work at a Hospital and I don't work on a static schedule. Meaning my days one week is different from the next, but the hours is the same. Is there an easy way to schedule this on outlook without having to type out everyday in the calendar? Hope that...
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    Help me set up my PC the right way for Video Editing

    I'm not sure where I read this from, but I read somewhere a long time ago that it is best to install systems files and program files on one drive, and save files I'm going to use for editing in another physical drive. Is this true? I currently have my PC with the System Files and Program...
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    First time DVD Encoding/Authoring, I'm overwhelmed by load on Computer

    So, this past weekend my parents had a little house party. They called me up Sunday evening wanting me to transfer two Mini DVDs from their Sony DCR-DVD403 to a regular DVD. Figured, no problem right, how hard could it be. So I came by the house and picked up the camera and the two Mini DVDs...
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    Someone please suggest/advise me a portable microphone to use with a laptop

    My new 700M laptop comes in on Tuesday and I plan on using it for lecture days in class. My instructors lectures can run up to 2-3 hours long and I would really love to be able to record it using this laptop. I have not searched but I'm sure I'll be able to find some software that allows me...