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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?

    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)?

    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?

    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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    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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    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

    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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    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

    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

    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...
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    What the heck happened to the 8900 series?

    Speculated 8900 Specs If i Google GeForce 8900, at least the first page of results is from no later than 4 or 5 months ago. I haven't heard anything else since then. Other than waiting for DDR3 prices to drop more, this is the other missing piece of the upgrade puzzle for my new PC build...
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    Free vs. Not

    Hi, i was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what the benefit of paying for a Linux distro would be. I tried Linux Mint and now i never want to boot Windows again... but i'm noticing certain things that seem to be limitations of the fact that there's no steady income for the people...
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    NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI vs NVIDIA® Dual x16 SLI

    I have decided to build a new Nvidia based Core 2 Duo system with an Asus motherboard, and i'm trying to narrow down my motherboard choices. There are 2 Asus motherboards that have almost identical specifications, and i'd like some imput on what, aside from around $50 dollars, is the difference...