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    Strange CPU usage issue

    Hi folks, My computer has started doing a cyclic pause (lasts about a second every other second) but not all the time. The computer might be fine for hours of for just 10 minutes before it starts to happen. As an example, if I'm listening to an mp3 I hear the song then each second a buzzing...
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    Merging 2 Sql databases

    Hi folks, Without the long story, I have two very small databases backed up, which were created for the same installation of chipmunk guest book, they have different names but otherwise should be the same structure wise. (not having a clue about MySql I am only guessing that they are the same)...
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    Fans start, cpu?, power light but nothing else

    Hi, I helped a friend reformat his compaq evo n2010v, went through the whole fiasco with rezctivation with microsoft, reinstalled all his drivers etc etc. The thing was running like a dream. For 4 days :( Now it essentially does nothing. When we turn the power on the fans start, not really...
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    Help monitoring which apps using bandwidth

    Hi peeps, I am trying to find a program which will record up and downsteam net-traffic usage per application. Bascially I want to know which apps are transfering/receiving ow much data and have it recorded. Is this available in either freeware or otherwise? Thanks for your time, Peace
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    a free html, txt & xml web page password app?

    Have searched around with no success. Is there a free application for password protecting web pages and xml files? I wish to paswsword protect a member list (with contact details) for our non-profit fishing club web site. Thank you for your time, Dave
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    Advice on viability of an upgrade sought....

    Hi peeps, I am weighing up uptions and was after some advice from someone with good knowledge of video performance and how they relate to CPU/mobo/graphics card etc. My specs : Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional...
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    Help with frame rate plz.

    Hi, Anybody know if i can get a GeForce MX 420 to 100fps? If it can be done, the next question is were can i get the guts on what to do? The rest of the machine is AMD XP1800, 512RAM blah blah. I'd be stoked if I can do it. Peace, Mulletgut
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    Email.........Finding the country of origin.

    Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to decypher a country of origin (of an email) from the info given when you File>Properties>Details. Or even from 'message source'. I promise I'm not up to anything dodgey. Thanks,
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    Help please....what OS should I install in a new machine

    Hi all, I am picking up a brand new AMD 1800XP today with no OS installed. Some have told me to install win98 AND XP because I 'might' need 98 for something. ??? I use dreamweaver and office 2000, along with a few image editting programs like photoshop, illustrator, etc. Will these programs...