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    Can not install XP.

    So I got a new MB Asus P4V800D-X and CPU P4 3 gig and I'm trying to install XP professional. I can see the WD800 Caviler HD. on post but when the XP install gets to the point where it starts windows it hangs. I have gotten to the point where Windows tries to examine the HD but it will hang doing...
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    Out of order

    Well my motherboard went, but it served me well and preformed almost as well as expected. I am writhing this using a 500 MHz AMD PC with 128 memory. I seek guidance in finding a new MB and processor to replace the KT3 ultra Via KT333 MB and an AMD 1800 processor that are dead. I would like to...
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    Tivo HD replacement?

    Can anyone recommend a good, quiet, 120GB HD replacement with the right specs at a good price so I can upgrade my tivo?
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    Please help me choose

    I have been seriously thinking about getting a laptop and I could use some advice. I found this deal at HP where I can pay it off over a year and not get slammed with interest or finance charges. I am a bit of a tech, but I would like to get a second opinion on what one would give me the most...
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    Stall when I install new programs on XP PC?

    When I install a new program on my XP PC it gets 2/3 of the way through really fast than hangs for 15 min. or so. I have an 1800 AMD and the PC is fast, but it just hangs. 1% to No processor usage at all! Anyone else have this problem?
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    Cable router problem

    When ever I plug in my router to my cable modem the modem starts to reboot it self over and over. What can cause this?:|
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    Strange problem

    When I try to start my PC I get 3 Long Beeps. I think there long anyway. I checked all of the connections one at a time and found that after I pulled the power going to the MO Board than reconnected it started working. My question is, is 3 long beeps a power problem or did I just get lucky when...
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    Mozilla email question. (Update I got it!)

    How do you setup Mozilla email so that when someone sends you an email with a return receipt the program will notify you or ask you if you want to send it? Is this even possible? I had the same problem with Netscape 6.2. The people I work with love to send emails with the return receipt option...
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    Shopping advice

    I would like to purchase a new Lite On 40 or 48X12X48 CDRW at newegg but I?m getting confused and could use your help. Here is a link to the possibilities. Can you tell me if any of there is a great deal or if the faster models are worth the extra cash? I also plan to buy CREATIVE LABS SOUND...
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    Does Mozilla have an email client?

    I am trying to find an email client that I can use on my home PC to get my work email. The work server is IMAP. I use Outlook for my personal email and I don?t want to mix business with pleasure. Right now I am using Netscape 6.2 and I hate it! I attempted to install Netscape 7 and it crashed on...
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    I got it! You can delete this if you want.

    I am running XP and my found new hardware wizard found (ISD ATAPI BRIDGE) I had it search Mother Board CD, Video Card CD, and XP CD. No luck. Anyone know what this is so I can narrow down my search? Thanks!
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    Stupid power supply question.

    What is the115 or 230 switch on the back of the power supply for? What should it be set at? You can laugh now. I know nothing about electricity. Help?
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    PC game poll

    What is the best new PC game out right now?
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    Bench mark testing?

    What Motherboard and video card bench mark testing software do you guys use? Is it free? Got a link? I know! I know! I want it all! :D But since I?m at it, do any of you use PC-cillin 2000? It came w/my motherboard. I usually use Norton. Which way should I go? :confused: Thanks
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    VIA KT3 Ultra High Performance BIOS?

    I will be building my first REAL gaming system. AMD CPU |1800+/266 ATHLON 1.53G XP RT MB KT333|5P3D KT3 ULTRA MSI DDRAM 256M|32X64 PC2100 NANYA-K RTL 350W ALLIED ATX350P4 POWER SUPPLY CHAINTECH GeFORCE 4 64 MB STOCK CPU FAN 2 COOLING FANS IN THE CASE I would like to know if you more...
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    Delete please

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    Duel boot from added HD?

    Can I add a second HD and edit the boot file to include this second drive? I Have win XP on my primary HD which is partitioned into one primary and 4 logical drives. I would like to add a second HD and be able to boot too it. I have my old drive with ME on it because my girlfriend likes ME and I...
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    Old board new card.

    I got a new video card (Chaintech nVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 3D DDR 64MB AGP) and tried to install it in my Gigabyte GA-5AX super 7 mother board. Running an AMD K6-2 500MHz As soon as the PC finds the card it reboots over and over again. I can't even load the drivers. I removed the old ATI drivers...
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    Help the old fart? pt2

    Now that I know where to shop it's just a question of what combo to get. Do you people have any recommendations for me or maybe a site where I can get a non-confusing idea on what combo would be right for me? Most reliable Motherboard, Fast reliable low cost Processor? There are so many to...
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    Help the old fart?

    I?m looking for a great Mother board Processor combo deal! I need to finally upgrade my Gigabyte GA-5AX w/AMDK6-2 500 MHz to a gamming system. I don?t even know if I will need a new chasse. :o Can any of you guys help me out? I am willing to wait for a deal if it?s worth it. I want to get at...