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  1. The111

    Software which can generate checksum for large, deep directory

    I have quite a bit of data that I backup on two external drives which I keep at two separate locations. I call it my ghetto RAID, and I'm sure plenty of people would never use such a system, but I do. I don't like relying on backup/synchronization software, so I manually maintain each archive...
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    Win7: Browser launching at startup, virus with a sense of humor?

    I am at my wit's end here. Earlier today I was unable to accomplish something which has never been a problem for me in the past. Simple file transfers over a local network between two Windows 7 PC's. I still haven't got to the bottom of it, but a newer problem has sprung up which would be pretty...
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    Win7 filesharing on home networking driving me mad...

    I must be missing sometime incredible obvious here... 3 PC's in house: 1) Win7 Ultimate 2) Win7 HP 3) Win7 HP All are on the same network (1 is hardwired, 2 and 3 are laptops on wi-fi). I have some folders shared on #1. - each PC has only one account, with admin powers, and no password - I...
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    Why don't driver versions match what the control panel says?

    Example: I know for a fact that I have ATI Drivers "11.6" installed. However, in my control panel it says the driver is "8.861.0.0" for my ATI card. This is confusing at best. At worst, it is problematic. If I did not know that this driver was 11.6, but knew that I liked something...
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    Data archiving philosophy questions (LONG)

    Looking for critique on my thought process here, and a few unanswered questions regarding data corruption. As a photographer and videographer I generate a sizeable amount of data very quickly, data that I want to last a lifetime. For years I archived it on optical discs in triplicate (2...
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    Odd BSOD

    My specs: EVGA x58 (E758), BIOS SZ2E i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz Prolimatech Megahalems 3x2GB OCZ DDR3 1600 7-7-7-24 MSI 4890 Corsair 850W OCZ Vertex 120GB SSD Vista x64 I do not think this BSOD is O/C related because I have passed over 20 LinX runs and 12 hrs Prime95 no problem. For weeks...
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    Using OS/software to "tag" multiple media/file types

    The first time I was introduced to Gmail's "label" system years ago I was blown away by the concept. Rather than have to put each email in only one folder, I could now have every email in as many "folders" at once as I wanted... basically "tags" is another way of saying it. Immediately I...
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    High quality 120mm fans with Blue LED?

    I have an Antec 1200 case with the Blue LED 120mm's all over it (5x). I also have the Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 with 2x 120mm fans on it (ugly tan/brown colors). I would like to replace all 7x 120mm fans with high quality Blue LED fans... problem is from everything I've read the highest...
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    How are these i7 temps?

    I have tried reading around for normal temps, but I can never tell whether or not people are referring to core temps or CPU temps. My new setup: i7 920 (stock 2.67GHz for now), Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 cooler, Antec 1200 case, 6GB OCZ DDR3 1600 7-7-7-24. Room temp 25C. Temps taken from...
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    Internal USB extension cable

    It took me forever to find, but I finally found this product. http://www.frozencpu.com/produ...Cable.html?tl=g2c36s98 However, I've tried it on two motherboards now, and it doesn't work. I've tried extending two different connections... one just a regular front panel USB connection, and...
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    How do I verify my HDD's are turning off?

    I leave my computer on 24/7 and have recently been wondering how good of an idea this is. I have quite a few internal HDD's that I want to last as long as possible. I have Vista power management settings to shut off HDD after 10 minutes no use. How do I verify they are actually being shut...
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    External drive, removed from enclosure, still recognized as external?

    About 4 months ago I purchased a "Western Digital Elements 500GB" external HDD. For various reasons, I decided to void my warranty (by breaking the seal on the enclosure) and remove the drive (SATA) and install it to my mobo internally. It works fine, but it is recognized by device manager as...
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    Soundcard for Vista x64 gaming with decent MIC input

    In order to upgrade to Vista, I had to say goodbye to my 8+ year old SBLive 5.1. That card earned its $30 sticker price and then some. I strayed hard away from Creative, hearing of many problems with Vista. I first got an Auzentech Xplosion based on a CMedia chipset, and it sounded...
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    Weird issue with new SATA DVD-R and Vista 64

    I just got a new DVD-R drive, a Samsung S203N (my first SATA optical drive). It worked great under XP 32-bit for the first week. But then I upgraded to Vista 64-bit and while it technically works (it can read and write), there is something wrong. When you load a disc, generally you expect 3...
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    Desktop shortcut keeps re-spawning

    I installeda program called Virtual CD 9 (sort of like Daemon Tools) that I like for some purposes. However it auto-created a desktop shortcut and every time I delete it, it just returns when I restart Windows. I've looked through program settings and also skimmed my registry (not an expert...
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    Samsung 226BW color banding/gradient during video playback

    Not sure if my terminology is correct... I bought a 226BW fully aware of the panel lotteries (and now being unable to tell which panel you have). I really wanted a 22" 16:10 monitor and it seemed to be the best option (lesser of the evils). It goes really well with my Samsung VP930B in dual...
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    2GB to 4GB upgrade, compatible?

    I currently have ASUS P5W DH mobo with 2x 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 PC2-6400 5-5-5-12. I am looking at adding 2x 1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 PC2-6400 4-4-4-12, as it is on sale at buy.com for a great deal. Will I run into any compatibility issues here? Thanks!
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    Can't access Netgear router?

    The anandtech forum geeks have helped me out with PC issues in the past... can they do it again? ;-) I have an old Netgear router, the "RT314". When I need to log into it for port forwarding, I go to http://192.168.0.1 with my browser. Right now one of the two PC's on my network will not do...
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    Did I fry my PC?

    I did something decidedly stupid the other night. I was dusting my room and using one of those compressed air cans to get certain hard to reach places. I got to my PC and decided against spraying any air into the case while it was running, for the obvious reason that the air condenses often...
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    Does Vista have a filing system similar to Gmail's "labels"

    I have not used Vista yet. Gmail's labels are like folders, but a file can belong to multiple folders at once (something impossible with a physical filing cabinet). Does XP have a feature like this? If I use it to organize the files on an external disk, will that external disk still be...
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    XP keeps reverting to Luna

    Using XP SP2. On the "appearance" tab of display properties, under "Windows and buttons" I choose Windows Classic style, but many times after a re-boot it has reverted to Windows XP style. I have tried changing my group policy as shown HERE but it does not prevent this from happening...
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    Norton AVG makes problem worse, can't login to Windows

    I stupidly got a virus (my own fault) from a P2P network called DC++ (fantastic program, btw). I recognized its presence immediately, as it created a folder called "msview" in my system32 directory full of bogus "keygens" and "cracks", and modified my DC++ settings so this was the only folder I...
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    I know nothing about laptops, need to troubleshoot one with BSOD

    I've been building my own towers for years and know my way around one. I've never even owned a laptop and know nothing about the hardware standards inside. My girlfriend has a Sony Vaio that has been running hot forever... the fan sounds like a vacuum cleaner and cycles up and down like crazy...
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    RAID noob

    I just built a new system, ASUS P5W-DH mobo, and one SATA HDD, 250GB. I have never done anything with RAID, but I understand RAID 1 is the "mirrored array". Is it possible to buy two 400GB SATA drives, hook them up as a RAID 1 array for important data, and maintain the 250GB drive as...
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    Power monitoring software?

    I know there is software to allow you to monitor system temps, fanspeeds, etc. Is there anything that can allow you to see how many Watts you're consuming?
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    Computer desks

    I'm using the same computer desk I've had since I was 12 and my parents bought me my first PC (a 486 DX2/66, that was 13 years ago). I have no real reason to upgrade, other than the hutch on top will not permit a larger flat screen monitor (>19") like I want to purchase (also still using a 17"...
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    CTRL+ALT+DEL in XP Pro

    Argh. Something I installed in the software for my new P5W DH has caused Windows XP to act differently. It is minor, but it annoys me. CTRL+ALT+DEL used to bring me straight to task manager. Now it brings me to a screen with 6 options: lock computer, log off, shut down, change password...
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    changing DPI settings (WinXP) without admin rights?

    I have no admin rights on my work PC and dealing with the techs here is a major PITA. I can get a tech to come to my desk, give me temporary admin rights, and allow me to switch my DPI. But I want to be able to switch it on my own frequently, because for certain applications I prefer it a...
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    windows xp sp2: "open file - security warning"

    Just installed Windows XP SP2. Any time I try to run an exe that I downloaded from the web, I get an "open file - security warning" warning asking if I want to continue. I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to disable it. Anybody know? I get a similar warning when trying to...
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    problems with external HDD?

    I have a 250GB Maxtor external HDD that I use for storing audio and video on, among other things. However, the data on the drive seems to keep going bad (for lack of more technical term), and I have to reformat and repopulate the drive. Fortunately, I keep all the data backed up on DVD-R's, so...
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    *standard* replacement fan for ati 9800 pro?

    I have an ATI 9800 Pro with a dead fan. I am thinking about buying an Arctic Cooling ATI Silencer... however those things are freaking huge and I have a small form factor case. Is it possible for me to get a *standard* replacement fan? All the replacement fans I find are massive addons that...