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    connecting Vista to XP

    Is there anything different that needs to be done to network a vist comptuer and an xp computer on a wireless network? I was having difficulty setting up a computer network, sharing files, etc...., the regular "File, Properties, Sharing," - or even setting up both on a network. Is there one...
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    Tmobile Dash or Tmobile Pearl

    i've been in a whirlwind of emotions and information trying to decide whether to get the pearl or dash. Im not only thinking about the phone, but the plan that i'd have to buy with it... im thinking of the dash b/c it has a larger screen, the full keyboard, and has an OS. The pearl is...
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    laptop hdd issues

    hey guys, Im working on a laptop for a friend; an HP Pavilion dv8000. The computer was given to me at the point where it will give you the option to start normally or enter safe mode. Normal boots dont work, they just stall and end up restarting anyway in the middle of the windows logo...
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    a computer that syncs with laptop??

    does anyone sync their laptop with their desktop at the office in order to keep the information that was gained on the laptop the same with the desktop, and vice versa? im looking to build a computer that does that.... and am looking for options... has anyone any experience in doing this...
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    Web Browser doesnt work, but other stuff connects...

    ok, i've got a riddle for ya. im working on this computer that can connect to the internet via msn and skype, it downloads windows updates, and it updates adaware too... but when i try to go to a website, it does not connect. I've tried IE6, IE7 (upgraded, i figured it would help if it...
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    Video Converter tool?

    I'm getting pretty desperate here... I use Sony Vegas Movie Studio 6 for my video editing. I just got it, and im pretty happy with it.. all except for one thing. It does not read video clips from my digital camera... it only pulls the audio and not the video. therefore, i've been...
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    retrieving deleted files

    in your opinion what is the best program for retrieving deleted files?
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    About to quit! Cant solve my build paradox!

    Alright, save me! I'm very close to calling it quits and going with a dell... or worse... an emachine! i cant figure out the problem to my new rig. I recently purchased a new comp from newegg (all from same place, a place i trust*ed*) i bought the following (on recommendation of $1000...
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    password protecting folders on small network?

    i know this is elementary, but im trying to password protect a shared drive on a small network. im using windows xp (but everything is in italian b/c that is where i am helping a friend)... any way i could get a step by step on how to p/w protect this drive? the comp has a reg account that...
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    monitoring software?

    im looking to install a program that will monitor and report internet sites that a computer user visits, msn and im convos, and the sort. does anyone know what type of programs do this and do this well?
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    how to install ati driver in Ubuntu

    i've been trying to find out how... and everytime i think i do it correctly, restart, and it still is not installed. i am on Ubuntu, with a radeon 9700 pro. i have gone to ati's website and downloaded the linux drivers. i type the following in the command line: "sudo sh...
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    Running America's Army in Ubuntu

    Ok, so I downlowaded "armyops250linux.run" and installed it with "sudo sh armyops250linux.run". Then while reading on the topic from another website they suggested obtaining the video card's driver. So i obtained Ati's driver... "ati-driver-installer-8.20.8-i386.run" ... and installed it the...
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    best ultraportable laptop for $1000-$1200?

    i have the Dell Inspiron 700m in mind as the best ultra portable laptop for the price range of 1000-1300. is there any other that i havent seen? and remember... ultra-portable.
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    real quick question about explorer.exe

    hey guys. anyone know how to copy explorer.exe from a windows install cd to a comp with a corrupt explorer.exe without having to reinstall windows?
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    half life 2 video problems

    im having trouble with hl2... i had not played hl2 in about 6+ months and when i tried playing it again, i had to update my drivers for my radeon. i then loaded the game, and in the game i can see the white lines that make the background... and it is very screwy. i know im running direct...
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    problems updating vid driver

    i havent played half life 2 in a while, and it asked me to install a new driver for my video card... my specs are below. i went to ati's site, and installed the new driver... but upon reboot, the computer's graphics were slow. the windows would load line by line as if the refresh rate was...
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    need harddrive diagnostic

    i tried using Maxtor's Powermax 4.31, but the diagnostics never completed the job... i.e. it sat on the test screen when i tried to use it. do you guys know of any adequate-to-good harddrive diagnostic app i can use?
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    creating a Bart PE boot disk

    i was wondering if i can use a windows xp home *upgrade* disk to set up the bart PE boot disk. i know i need the install cd for windows... but is there a difference in files between the windows xp home upgrade and plain ol' windows xp home? there is about $100 worth of difference... so im...
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    XP randomly locking up

    hey guys... i run a dual boot rig with ubuntu and win xp. i have been trying to start up my machine in xp (like i always do), but the past few times it has locked up on me once the OS loads into the desktop. my hdd light stays on. however, when i load into linux *(which happens to be on the...
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    getting sound in ubuntu

    hey guys, i just recently installed ubuntu on my rig (dual boot with windowsxp) and cant get sound from my creative soundblaster game ed. any leads?