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    replay dvd's quality

    Not sure were to post, if am in the wrong site please redirect me. I use a program to backup my legally purchased DVD movies trying to build my collection on HD's for replay. When I backup those movies to my HD, noticed instead of one single file the movie is divided/split into several video...
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    cannot conect PC to Plasma TV

    Connect PC to TV using RGB/PC setting on plasma TV with appropriate cable, PC boots into Windows, get the Windows Logo fine on the screen and just a few seconds later goes blank, and get the error message on the TV screen telling me "no signal" "unrecognized format". The Setting on the TV is...
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    Wireless adapter problems on laptop

    HI Have an older laptopI use only for webbrowsing and mail when traveling. I use it at home with the adapter (Router D-Link) normally to keepup the win upgrades and occasional mail check. NO PROBLEMS Just returned from a trip, could not establish wireless connections on any of the places...
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    Download files options

    Not sure this is the correct forum. My desktop sends all PDF files I receive on the web via Email to My documents as a saved file. I do not seem to be able to correct this automatic choice to either save or open the file to read first, so I have no choice but to download every one as a saved...
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    Register New Windows MS Office

    Just received a new (Legal) copy of MS Office CD. Since I plan to upgrade/build with a different MOBA, am tempted to install this LEGALLY PURCHASED software in my current system but not register it. What is the downfall of NOT Registering it, even IS IT POSSIBLE?will be able to complete the...
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    Undo dual boot

    Hi posted initially as "Winxp home new install" but have no responses, suspect the title may not be clear enough so will have it under a different heading. I BELIEVE I HAVE A DUAL BOOT that am not sure how got in. as mentioned, this is a clean, brand new install from a legit winxp OEM, all is...
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    Winxp home new install

    Just installed Winxp home from OEM on new built. When boot computer first screen is a full check of all drivers and status report of all components. Then goes to a choice windows to choose A or B each listed as Operating Systems, is almost like will look a dual boot? but is the same WinXP...
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    Winxp home new install

    Just installed Winxp home from OEM on new built. When boot computer first screen is a full check of all drivers and status report of all components. Once done boots windows and from there is fine. I know the computer normally does this check, but never seen it as all previous computers I...
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    winxp sp2 update

    Hi finished building a new computer, will install Winxp home from a new CD OEM just purchased. I have a SP2 CD from MS I can install after the OS is installed from above described. Question is: After installed both CD's and hopping all goes well, can I backup/restore all upgrades I have...
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    Primary IDE Connector

    Just double checking, installing a new MOBO, have two IDE connectors Primary and Secondary. I should connect my HD's to the Primary with Master/Slave configuration and my CD/DVD to the Secondary IDE connector with appropriate configuration. Right? thank you very much David
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    Cooling fans connection

    Started to build my first project, MOBO has two 3pins connectors, one for CPU the other sys fan (already dedicated for the back fan). Will add one extra fan on the front of the case and perhaps a second on the side. What if any advantage on using the MOBO vs the 4 pins from the PSU? 2) and...
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    Install new MOBO on New Case

    Hi, this is my first build, have a new MOBO to go into a new Case, the case has the screws to attach the MOBO, because the case is metal, do I need to isolate it by way of nonconductive washers. I asked this question as I have seen complaints of people describing their MOBO "fried" after a new...
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    temperature monitors

    Hi, is there another temp monitor besides these two? Tried CoreTemp but on install gives me a error as "This is not an Intel Core Processor, this prgm will not continue" I thought it was, is a Celeron D. In any case, I can run Everest but gives me high readings (53 C). Will like to confirm...
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    Old PC as media center?

    Hi, Have a significant opera collection on DVD's, since am updating to a new PC, thought to use the older PC with bigger HD's to transfer my collection. The HDTV am looking into, has most everything BUT a PC input, I checked into PC to TV adapters on Newegg and it seems there is no a good...
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    Media Reader

    Hi, looking at different MB to replace my EMachineT2862, this model has a front "Media Reader" that offers like a card reader type of option, very handy to just plug in the different slots most any size of cards. I follow the cables and they plug onto the board with a small 4 wires plug...
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    Use DDR 333 instead of DDR 400?

    Hi, need to replace motherboard,will like to use existing RAM 333 PC 2700, have 2 sticks, 1 GB and 500 on the other. replacement board is a BIOSTAR P4M80-M4 478 VIA P4M800 Micro ATX Inte but uses DDR 400. My system is a EMachine T2862 Celeron D 330 2.66 GHz 256 K L2 Cache Is a cheap...