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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    What live CD? like from a linux distro? then how would i convert them back to non-encrypted? I have always turned off the system restore feature since Windows XP. Its just a waste of memory.
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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    Can someone please help? Right now I'm stuck with a whole bunch of files that I can't access at all. I'm getting all kinds of Windows errors, including but not limited to the the infinite loop "Please insert your smart card and PIN" bug. Also, when trying to select all the files in the...
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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    The worst thing about this smart card error is that it gives me in infinite loop. Clicking Ok, Cancel, Or the top right "X"(close button) does not close the window. I've never had an "infinite loop" bug in windows, and i can't figure out which task in the task manager I have to close to close...
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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    Ok I found some info that Vista does not allow you to password protect file folders. The problem i am having now is that whenever i try to un-encrypt the files i encrypted, Windows tells me: WTF? I have never used a smart card. What is going on here? Oh, and i found a program called...
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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    After doing a lot of Googling, I have found a ton of third party software that claims to do this, but with a free trial. It seems to me that this simple type of password protected encryption should be included in Vista Business. I'm really confused at this point, because the data I encrypted is...
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    Can anyone explain the file encription system in Vista Business?

    I encrypted a section of my drive that I considered particularly sensitive, and wanted an extra password prompt for these files even if I was logged into the Admin/Root user. I found an option in Vista to create an Encrypt.pfx file, which allows me to set a password like i wanted. However, I...
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    How can I obliterate Windows Media Player from Windows XP?

    This sound like a much better solution to my problem. What could be better than being able obliterating the crap Windows forces onto your computer? Never having it there in the first place! Thanks much :thumbsup:
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    How can I obliterate Windows Media Player from Windows XP?

    The system registry is far too massive and complex to attempt to remove all of that manually without a guide. What would I search for? How would I locate the proper keys to remove? How would I know which keys I could delete without affecting other programs I have installed, or other parts of the OS?
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    How can I obliterate Windows Media Player from Windows XP?

    It is in add/remove programs, but you can not remove it that way. Doing that will simply roll back the version of WMP you have installed to the version that came pre-installed with XP, and uninstall any updates to it you have applied. Also, deleting the WMP's program files will not even come...
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    How can I obliterate Windows Media Player from Windows XP?

    ob·lit·er·ate [uh-blit-uh-reyt] ?verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. 1. to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely. Although I would like to upgrade to Vista, there are a number of reasons why I have decided to stick with xp pro 32-bit until "7". So, in the...
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    Is there any way to scan my media files for DRM(malware)?

    The only site I am currently buying music from is beatport.com, who also owns beatsource.com. These sites only sell the music I listen to, and also offer all of their music in lossless wav format. Is there any way to tell if these sites put DRM in their wavs short of writing their customer...
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    Is there any way to scan my media files for DRM(malware)?

    I've been buying a lot of music online lately, and in my opinion DRM is just a form of malware attached to media files to prevent Fair Use. I used to acquire my music solely from p2p programs, which mostly distribute mp3s. Since there is a huge difference in sound quality between mp3 and...
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    Vista: to 64 or not to 64?

    I've built a new system for my father, who needs a solid, long-lasting workstation. I have chosen and built his system from the following parts: LIAN LI PC-60BPLUSII ASUS P5K-E Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz Kingston HyperX 4GB (4 x 1GB) ASUS GeForce 8600GT 256MB The power...
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    Whats the furthest you've been able to overclock your Core 2 without adjusting voltage?

    This seems pretty impressive to me, overclocking more than 600mhz with no vcore adjustment. Nice job! If i recall, E2xx processors, while sold as Core 2s, are actually using the latest P4 core. I won't go into the downsides of the NetBurst architecture, but the upside was always that they...
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    Whats the furthest you've been able to overclock your Core 2 without adjusting voltage?

    We all know pushing the core voltage of a CPU is the easiest way to increase stability while overclocking. Coming from the perspective of an electrician however, adjusting the voltage past manufacturer specs would be the most likely way to cause damage to the processor transistors over long-term...
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    Best DDR2 for stability AND speed?

    I agree. Anyone can have good or bad luck with different brands, but they all buy from the same chips manufacturers. The way the stick manufacturers decide which chips to use(called speed grade and binning, i think) differs, but there's no way to tell which company has the best. Buy some...
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    Best DDR2 for stability AND speed?

    My 2 preferred memory brands for stability when considering cost are Kingston and Crucial. The HyperX and Ballistix, while labeled performance/overclocking memory, are often more stable than cheaper memory and won't cost you what Corsair will. I second the Maximus Extreme being COMPLETE...
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    Could I/Should I mirror my old raptors?

    I have 2 old 74GB raptors I'm thinking about setting up in a mirror array. The model numbers shown in Windows XP are as follows: 1: WD740GD-00FLA0 2: WD740GD-00FLA2 The one with the 0 on the end was bought when they first came out, the second about 2 years later. I decided to consider...
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    problems with installing ubuntu

    Your issue is probably due to your 8800GT. I think all Debian based distributions are having a problem with the GeForce 8 series. I tried to post a fix here: http://kubuntuforums.net/forum...ex.php?topic=3091826.0
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    Whats your favorite KDE Linux distro?

    Well I'm back to opensuse for now. Every Debian based distribution has been hell to get working properly with my 8800GT. And as far as good KDE integration, openSUSE hasn't met its match yet in my book. There isn't anywhere near as many pages on the internet about opensuse as Ubuntu for...
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    Whats your favorite KDE Linux distro?

    One things that really been great about my experience with Kubuntu, Freespire, and Mint was the fact that they are based on Debian. With Debian, you get APT and all of the Debian stable repositories. That alone is reason for me to stick with Debian. Problem with a lot of Debian based...
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    problems with installing ubuntu

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    Whats your favorite KDE Linux distro?

    Ever since an inspiring article on Toms about Ubuntu, I've tried about 7 Linux distributions. One thing remains a constant, and that is the fact that I love KDE, and need it to be seamlessly integrated. I'd love to hear any input on what everyone's favorite KDE Linux distro is, and...
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    These e-mail scams are getting rediculous

    "Please forward your reply including your telephone number and fiscal address" Sadly, it looks like I won't be able to take him up on his offer. I only have an email and a <b>physical</b> address...
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    These e-mail scams are getting rediculous

    I just got this in my inbox from some yahoo email address: Letter of Relationship and Establishment Aid. From : Wilfred Coulibaly Abidjan Cote d' Ivoire West Afri Tel+22507924282 Attention: Respectful Greetings and How are you Dear Friend.I am Wilfred Coulibaly from Ivory Coast in...
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    Critical driver error in Windows XP - Hardware or Software issue?

    Error Message STOP 0x000000EA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER I've gotten this error a couple times now when I'm in the middle of hours of gaming. It causes my system to hard-lock, I can't access the task manager with alt-ctrl-del and am forced to reboot the system. I have a feeling the video...
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    Sorry, had to delete my post.
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    Will Windows XP Home SP2 recognize both cores on a Core 2 Duo?

    I found my answer on a different forum. Does Windows Xp Home Support Dual Core Processors? - nV News Forums Link to .jpg that confirms that the answer to my question is yes.
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    Will Windows XP Home SP2 recognize both cores on a Core 2 Duo?

    I was an early adopter of Windows XP, I bought an OEM copy of XP Home before it was available in a retail box. Back then, before dual-core or even Intel's hyper-threading technology(which IIRC means the OS sees and uses 1 CPU as 2 virtual CPUs(aka virtual multi-processing)), I was told one of...
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    CD/DVD Burner stopped functioning in Windows XP

    Yep yep. I'm quite familiar with all this info, and experienced enough to have put it to use a number of times. From my understanding, there are 2 types of "keys" as you describe for the IDE ribbon cables. The first, and least effective key, is a part of the plastic surrounding the pins(on...
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    Razer Lycosa

    I would recommend the Logitech over the Razer, even though I know nothing about either of the two keyboards. Why? Well, first off, you forum icon is the Linux penguin. Razer is currently in bed with Microsoft, they are working together to create products with Razer technology with the...
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    CD/DVD Burner stopped functioning in Windows XP

    Ok, I got some more time to do some testing, and I feel like I'm in an episode of the twilight zone. My CD/DVD drive is the only IDE drive left in my system. I have and Intel D865PERL motherboard, which has 2 SATA connections and a primary and secondary IDE controllers, giving my a total...
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    CD/DVD Burner stopped functioning in Windows XP

    I have a Plextor PX-708A drive in my system. Just today, when I went to burn a DVD, my CDBurnerXP software told me I had no drives available. I then opened Windows Explorer, and it too failed to recognize the drive. After reviewing my BIOS and the Windows Device Manager, they both recognize...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Your missing the point. I'm going to be playing RF Online for a number of reasons, thats not the argument. Lets try an analogy. In medical terms, you can cure any disease simply by killing the patient. But thats not a solution now is it? Lets say RF Online is the "patient" and ActiveX is...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Although this post is straying off topic quite a bit, I would like to ask you to consider an observation I have made by your posts. You seem to be quite passionate about computer security. I really do respect that, because, as I'm sure you have noticed by my posts, I am also passionate, but...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Cool, thanks, I really do appreciate it. One thing I'd like to add to this thread, is that security is one of my smallest concerns. I am more interested in finding open-source or 100% free alternatives to proprietary software. I have been using Windows XP for what must be 5 years or more...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Sometimes I get ahead of myself during forum discussion and ask questions that I could find good answers to by doing my own research. A quick Google and I was able to come up with this: Viva - Open Source Java - A 100% free, clean room implementation of the core Java class libraries to offer a...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Thanks for the heads up on that. However, my biggest problem with uninstalling SUN Java, is I play a text-based MUD (which, if your not familiar, is basically an MMORPG with a text interface instead of a GUI, they've been around since the 80s), and the client for that game is completely Java...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    Hmm... can you be more specific? Which version would have it? I ran a search on my installation drive and no results were returned for that file. I run a fully updated copy of XP Home SP2. If I had to take a guess, this would only be found in XP Pro. Can you confirm? I've done exactly...
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    Programs that do not respect disabling access to Internet Explorer in XP

    DISCLAIMER = If you do not have experience with emulating Windows software with Wine or Cedega in Linux, or with MMORPG games, this thread may be difficult for you to understand. Ok, here's my situation. I have been using Firefox as my primary and only internet browser for a long time...