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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)

    So after a few months, I'm gonna have DOZENS of files. But Acronis will know to apply one after the other over the original image? Seems like a long, redundant process. I think I prefer to do FULL backup each time. KISS
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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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    Going to get a IDE/PCI RAID-1 Controller

    It got awful reviews. I think I'm gonna avoid this. You know, I don't mind spending a few bucks to ensure this works right. Anything more highend and more reliable?
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    Proposed HD/OS backup plan...feedback?

    Rogue, If I only imaged the bare OS, I'd have to reinstall all my apps onto the backup. That's why I'd rather image the OS+Apps. Upon recovery, I'd just need to copy the MyDocs over.
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    Going to get a IDE/PCI RAID-1 Controller

    Rosewill is sold out at newegg. Can u recc. any other RAID PCI IDE card? Thanks!
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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

    RebateM, Here is my plan: Drive 1) Do a fresh XP install. Install all my apps. And 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 So, yes, I also need a more transparent...
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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?

    Visually dismissed "personal options" as some column heading Thanks
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    How can I enable getting PM's?

    thanks
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    Synching RAZR / Outlook Addr Book via bluetooth??

    How do I allow PM's? Don't see this option in my profile details
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    Synching RAZR / Outlook Addr Book via bluetooth??

    Ok, I will buy this off Ebay. What is the latest version?
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    Synching RAZR / Outlook Addr Book via bluetooth??

    Err, anyone got an...umm.... "trial" version of this software?
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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

    Actually, the 2nd time I tried. It was "Dead" and had to reboot. I'll make a .BAT shortcut that does release/renew. Thanks
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    When XP comes OUT of hibernation, internet doesn't work

    PCI NIC Card (Onboard never worked right) I did the power management adjustment. Let's see how it works.
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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

    USB mouse plugged and played. Back in BIZ. Now I can finally drag/drop again. Fairly surprizing how much you can do with just keyboard shortcuts Thanks for the help, guys.
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    The $#%#$% semi-broken Mouse is Crippling Me

    I'm going to try a USB mouse. I hope that works. Thanks
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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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    Can I use SATA drive? (Or only IDE drive?)

    If I can't use SATA, I can't use PATA either? Just stick w/ IDE or EIDE? What about ATA ? (Maxtor?) I think I have some Ultra-ATA? OR no?
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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?)

    Thanks for the reply So what's the deal w/ SATA ? Faster? I will stick to 40 pin IDE. My PC orig. came with 5400rpm IDE So, a 7200 RPM is IDE is good enuf !
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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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    $15 PCMCIA cards 802.11G - avoid or good ?

    I ended up getting a DLINK for $25. Figured, I'd spring the extra $7 for a card that matches my router (I know, irrelevant)
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    $9 ATX 250W power supply...crap? or deal?

    I'm done /w rebates. I only look at immed. cost
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    Maxtor, Western Dig, Seagate...Which is the BEST/ most RELIABLE HD ?

    If anything, loooks like MAXTOR is the loser. Hmm, I have had a few MAXTOR's die...
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    $15 PCMCIA cards 802.11G - avoid or good ?

    But basically, either it will work.....or it wont ?
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    $9 ATX 250W power supply...crap? or deal?

    Storm fried my PS. Since the $9 one is crap.... I'll go with CompUSA for $29. (Most others are $23+ anyways) Thanks guys.
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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 mirrored the HD onto a seperate physical drive (to be safe) However, if this OS gets corrupt, I will try the rollback. If that's not enuf, then I will use the backup HD
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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...