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    Taking ownership of files

    The dilemma: I installed Windows 7 on a separate partition and would like to access my music library which is under "My Documents" on my Windows XP partition. I go to take ownership of the files in Windows 7 and read "note that once you take ownership, the previous owner might not have...
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    RESOLVED DSL disconnects every time I get a call on my landline

    The crisis is over, DSL is working again. This has been happening for the entire year+ I've had dsl. The problem: Anytime we pick up and connect our landline phone by calling or answering, dsl disconnects. It then reconnects after about 30-40 seconds, but once we hang up it repeats...
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    Do routers give priority to an Ethernet connection over a wireless one?

    I have two computers that connect to my router, one via Ethernet and the other a wireless connection. I've been wondering this for a while now, and I think there are routers that will do this, but in general is this the case?
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    NTLDR is compressed

    Hi, I am looking at a friend's computer here, and I have already performed a "non-destructive" (all personal files and programs remain; windows system files are reinstalled) system restore via the windows system recovery. After the system restore, I get a message before the splash screen...
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    Windows XP freezes at splash screen

    I've had windows installed for 4-5 months since i last reformatted, and today when I turn my computer on, it seems fine until it reaches the splash screen (w/ the logo windows xp and loading bar). The loading bar freezes and 20 seconds later the computer reboots. I've tried booting in...