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    Buffer Overrun?

    Hi all. I just tried to open some videos that are in Quicktime format, and when I double click them I get an error titled "Visual C++ Error: Buffer Overrun has corrupted program's internal structure and it is not safe to run" or something like that, and the videos won't open. Note that they have...
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    Slow Start Menu

    Hi all. I'm running a Thinkpad T60 with Windows XP Pro installed. I've noticed that my Start menu is kind of slow - every few times when I click it, it takes 3-4 seconds before it will actually pop up. Is this normal? Anyone have any ideas how to resolve it? Thanks!
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    IE Momentarily Freezes at Launch

    Hi all. I've noticed a strange problem and was wondering if anyone had any idea what might be causing it, or if it's normal. Occasionally when I open up internet explorer - I'd say one out of every three our four times -- the program will "freeze" for a few seconds, and I won't be able to type...
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    High-Pitched Noise

    Hello all. I am running a new Thinkpad T60, and just noticed that the machine emits a faint, high-pitched noise. It is not immediately detectible, but if you are obsessive about your computer like I am and try to listen for it, it is noticeable. I cannot determine if it is coming from the hard...
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    CCleaner?

    Hi all. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience using CCleaner on their machines? If so, I would really appreciate it if someone could answer a few questions for me. I was recommended this program because I found a weird entry in my Add/Remove programs list, titled <no name>...
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    Disk Fragmentation

    Hello again. My new Thinkpad came installed with a program called Diskeeper that takes care of defragmenting. I defragmented for the first time today, and directly afterwards it told me that 0% of the drive is fragmented. Now, several hours later, I analyzed the drive again and it says "The...
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    No Name in Add/Remove Programs

    Hello. I have a new Thinkpad notebook and just noticed that in my Add/Remove programs list, at the very top I have an entry titled <no name>. There is no size listed, nor is there an option to remove it when I highlight it. Any ideas? Thanks!!