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    SLAVE drive w/ "boot failure" prevents MASTER XP drive booting

    My XP locked up. So, I did a hard shutdown When I tried to restart, I got a "Boot failure" error. (F me) I want to mirror my XP backup (on an 80GB drive) BACK onto this corrupt XP drive (b/c it's brand new 300GB) So, I attached the 300GB boot failure drive as a SLAVE, and was going...
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    Acronis and incremental backups (I don't like this 1 bit)

    Ok, I set up my slave drive and scheduled incremental Acronis backups. I now have 3 files after 3 days. (80GB, 2GB, 2GB.) That means, after a few months, I'm going to have dozens of files. This seems like a total mess. I prefer to have 1 file. Period. I will just schedule a FULL...
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    Proposed HD/OS backup plan...feedback?

    Here is my plan: Drive 1) Do a fresh XP install. Install all my apps. Copy over MyDocs Drive 2) Mirror drive 1 and store in desk. Drive 3) Daily external USB backup of myDocs. Drive 4) Add this as a RAID-1 live mirror drive of Drive 1 In event of OS failure/corruption/virus, I can...
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    Going to get a IDE/PCI RAID-1 Controller

    I am running XP-SP2 (And will be for quite some time) I have two 300GB Maxtors. I'd like to have a RAID-1 setup to mirror my drive as a backup. Can anyone recc. a RAID controller card for my purposes? I see these 2 at geeks.com. Good enough? ITE IT8212F UDMA/133 IDE RAID PCI...
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    What's a free Ebay sniper site?

    thanks
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    How can I enable getting PM's?

    thanks
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    Synching RAZR / Outlook Addr Book via bluetooth??

    What app do i use? Thanks. Not sure where to post this...
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    When XP comes OUT of hibernation, internet doesn't work

    My XP/SP2 goes into sleep mode. When I return, the internet connnection is "dead". Sometimes, it "wakes up", by opening/closing IE, Outlook, AIM, etc Other times, I simply hjave to reboot in order for the internet connection to come back/ Very annoying. Any way to remedy this?
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    The $#%#$% semi-broken Mouse is Crippling Me

    Holy f*ck, this is annoying. My Compaq mouse no longer goes up/down. Only left-right. (I am using the TAB and SPACE key to do all screen navigation) For a few weeks, I would smash it a few times, and it would resume working, No more. I have several backup mice that I've tried...
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    WHERE do I put in a HARD DRIVE COOLING Fan?

    I'd like to get a HD Cooling fan. What kind do I need? Not really sure where I'd put it. HS Bay? There's a A;\ floppy b/w the lower HD bays and the upper CD-ROM bays Can anyone find me a link? Geeks.com? Ebay? Thanks!
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    Can I use SATA drive? (Or only IDE drive?)

    I have a Compaq s6000cl. Typical 80GB IDE drive. Can I use a SATA drive here? Or does that only work with a newer MB ? Thanks!
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    $9 ATX 250W power supply...crap? or deal?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...m&item=190026071816&fromMakeTrack=true Is this a deal. or something to avoid?
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    $15 PCMCIA cards 802.11G - avoid or good ?

    http://tinyurl.com/oeggl Are these all inerchangable? Or is there one that's better? (or worse?)
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    XP Restore Point. How does it do this?

    I did a new fresh install of XP. All my apps installed. All settings done. Added a restore point while I have a pristine OS running. I expected this to take a big chunk of space and disk writing As if it does a large copy... However, I clicked "ok" and it was done almost immediately...
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    How do I convert my MiniDV footage into MPG ?

    I would like to convert my MiniDV tape footage to MPG, in order to share it on the web. What capture / converter software do I use? MS MovieMaker converts to WMV. I prefer not to do a double convert (loss of quality?) I dont mind paying for a quality program.
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    Need a free DVD Decoder app to play DVD's

    I just reinstalled XP. I can't play DVD's directly thru WinMediaPlayer. Can someone name a free app that I can install that will play DVDs? Thanks
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    WinXP: Forcing printer to print in black

    To save color ink, in Win2000, I easily controlled this under properties by choosing an option button that said "black/White". On XP, I no longer see this option anywhere under printer properties. Is this setting OS dependent, or printer dependent? (I have changed printers as well) Thanks...
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    PC simply won't request DHCP (or can't see it)

    Thinkpad 570, Fresh install of Windows2000, SP1 I am trying to get this laptop connected to my cable modem. (The cable modem and cable work fine w/ my desktop.) I tried 2 different PCMCIA ehternet cards. They install fine, all the lights are there, but when I do ipconfig /release /renew, it...
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    PC simply won't request DHCP (or can't see it)

    Thinkpad 570, Windows2000, SP1 Fresh install I am trying to get this laptop connected to my cable modem. The cable modem and cable work fine w/ my desktop. I tried 2 different PCMCIA ehternet cards. They install fine, all the lights are there, but when I do ipconfig /release /renew, it...
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    Build or buy? Go for "discounted" specs?

    I am starting to hit a wall. BIOS can't see more than a 30GB drive. Even the case's fans dont seem to work that well anymore. I only run USB 1.0, so an IPOD won't run w/ my system. etc. Ok, I built my current system back in 1999. I'm an ex-programer, and know how to build a PC: How to...
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    How do I format a HD w/ corrupt partition table?

    I usually "reset" a drive by using DOS PartitionMagic. However, this drive I have have a partition table error, soI can't delete any partitions. How do I totally blow away the drive?
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    Having to deal with a tech rep. just to upgrade BIOS ??

    I have an AWARD BIOS. From google, I was sent to esupport.com It asked mye to enter my BIOS ID, and said a tech service guy will contact me? Am I on the right site? I'm not used to dealing with people w/ it comes to patches and updates. I must be on the wrong track!
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    My 1999 BIOS can't detect an "ATA" 60GB drive? Or is it DOA ?

    I run 30GB "AT" 7200 rpm Maxtor hard drives. I just bought Maxtor ATA 60GB drive, and my BIOS doesn't detect it. I tried both master and slave... The seller claims he tested the drives. Is it possible that my 1999 BIOS can't detect an "ATA" 60GB drive? Or is the drive DOA ?
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    YUK, Outlook Express started "threading" my inbox !?

    YUK, Outlook Express 6 suddenly started "threading" my inbox !? How do I undo this "threading" of my inbox messages? THANKS
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    UPS Backup? My PC randomly shuts off....

    My PC randomly loses electric power and totally shuts off.... Perhaps my apt has faulty electric... Will a UPS power backup system solve this issue? If so, can you reccomend a system that is adeequate for a single PC ?
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    cyclic redundancy check error

    yeah i dont know why thathappened, but i noticed there was some errors when i transferreed some mp3's from the cd to the HD. When i trieed to move the mp3s from the d drive to another folder on the C drive, it gave me a cyclic redundancy check error . So i figured there was a problem burning...
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    PC suddenly won't load initial BIOS screen...(what happened!?!?)

    I just reinstalled win2k onto a new HS. I copied all the old files from the old drive onto the new HD. It was all set. I went to disconnect the old harddrive, and reconnect the CDrom (all on the same IDE ribbon) When I go to reboot, the screen now stays BLACK. The initial "American...
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    computer and the remote computer could not agree on PPP control protocols....

    My friend runs win2000 and a 56k PCI modem, and connects to dialup AOL. Her ordered a Verizon DSL modem, and I installled it (via USB), but the DSL service wasn't ready, so we unhooked everything. But, after I disconnected everything, and the old modem doesn't work as it used to. Recall, no...
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    Shoud I Defragment drive?

    I've been running the same win2k BUILD for almost 2 years now, and have never defregged. I do notice the drive speed degrading...Should I defrag? Or is this hype? If so, what app should I use? Thanks
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    Network conn. b.w laptop to desktop not working!

    I have a LinksysBEFSR41 that I would use to network my desktop and laptop (Both running win2k) I have a few mapped drives, and have a folder that gets synchronized. However, they can not see each other anymore. "Network path not available" They both are able to hook to the router, get a DHCP...
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    I've never ever de-fragmented....Should I ?

    I'm running a two year old build of win2k. I do notice some performance lags lately, but that could be my old chip. Should I defragment the drive? I always dismissed it as a very "AOL user" thing to do, but maybe it can help my drive seek performance? If so, what app should I use to...
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    Can blackout blow the power supply?

    A friend says her PC no longer turns on....But All the peripherals do, Could it be a blown power supply? Is there an easy way to tell ? If so, I'd prefer to just pop in a new power supply (assuming it's a trivial swap) b/c I do not want to swap cases, b/c that it too much hassle. (even...
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    Help configuring LinksysBEFSR41 and OptOnine...

    I just got optonline. Works fine on its own... But I have a Linksys BEFSR41 router that I used to use with DSL a few years ago. I plugged the cable modem into the WAN slot I plugged the PC into ethernet slot #1. On the Pc, I am getting a proper DHCP ip of 192.168.1.100 However, the internet...
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    Why can't I just swap my win2k drive into another box?

    My friend's got an older IBM Aptiva running win98 and wanted to upgrade. Before formatting his drive, I wanted to see if his hardware would be read/configured by win2k (b;/c he didn't have any driver disks, etc) So, I took my win2k hard drive, and just put it into his box. I was expecting to...
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    What if Socket7 MB doesn't have a USB port ?

    A friend has an older socket7 MB, 256MB RAM and a AMDk6/400mhz. He is satisfied with this configuration, but his MB does not support USB. The simplest thing to do would be to swap the MB for another socket7 MB that supports USB. (This way he does not have to upgrade his RAM and Chip) Can he...
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    Need a deal on a "Xerox" Copier....

    I used "xerox" to be more clear.....But can anyone reccomend a good brand? Speed not imperative I'd need to do a batch of 150 at a time, at most.
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    Inconsistent win2k partition drive letter assignment

    I have a win2k harddrive with 2 partitions on it. I used a drive image app to copy this drive to another physical drive. However, when I boot up windows on the backup, the second partition is assigned a LETTER AFTER the 2 CDROM drives. How can I fix this? Obviously, none of the apps/shortcuts...
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    I'm at wits end with this Virus...HELP

    My outlooks express killled me again today, b/c of that preview pane autorunning some kind of VBScript. And no, turning OFF the preview pane is not a solution b/c I would still need to OPEN the mail to know its a virus, But anyways.... The subject of the email was "Is not passed in" I was...