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    Looking for a simple Internet Connection Monitor

    Thanks for the reply, Mushkins. I am only using the uptime monitor as a troubleshooting tool to provide info to my ISP. I know that pinging a DNS consumes some of its resources just like clicking on a new link. My router is an Asus RT-M66U running Asus firmware. I've previously used Tomato on...
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    Looking for a simple Internet Connection Monitor

    I'm sorry but what is the problem with pinging these addresses frequently. When someone uses the ping command with the -t switch there are continuous pings and I've never read that doing so was undesirable. I frequently read ISP forums where people report connection issues and I am not aware...
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    Looking for a simple Internet Connection Monitor

    I've been experiencing daily reconnects and needed a simple way to log downtime. I paid $10 for Net Uptime Monitor recommended by beckerdave. NUM does what I want and it's very simple but can be configured as to sites pinged and time interval for tests. The time of day and length of outages...
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    Backblaze posts failure rates

    I just bought a 2TB WD Green WD20EZRX after which I became concerned about reliability and the LCC and the 8 second head parking. Before initializing and formatting I used WDIDLE3 to set the parking time to 300 seconds. So far there have been no problems and the drive is very quiet though is...
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    Repair Samsung 2243BW LCD Monitor

    My friend's old 22 inch Samsung monitor went dark while he was killing zombies. I assumed the problem might be bad caps but a teardown revealed no damaged capacitors. I think the next likely culprit would be the inverter transformer. I found the right part on ebay shown below. If you have...
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    Case vs MB fan control question

    I'm going with the fan controller first and later I'll try MB fan control and see which I like best. I initially favored MB control.
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    Case vs MB fan control question

    Please help me make a fan control decision with the NZXT Phantom 820. I'm running only four fans, the included front, top, rear and side. The MB is an Asus P9X79 WS which seems to have very good fan control. Would it be best to let the MB control fans or should I use the Phantom's fan...
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    Autopatcher alternative?

    I've been using Autopatcher for years with Windows XP machines. AP has been great and it includes many desirable registry tweaks. As I write this, the Autopatcher site is flagged as an attack site by Google and Firefox. I blocked all scripts prior to going to the site. Reading the Autopatcher...
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    Easustodo backup screwed up my windows7

    Use some other computer and install Easeus Todo on it. Put your drive that will not boot in the second computer and run the restore of your backup. I've used Easeus Todo for over a year without problems. BTW, It is probably best to stay sober and have a clean mind before proceeding. Good luck.
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    need a DLNA server for google TV, and 360.

    My choice for the best free DLNA media server is Serviio. I found others to be problematic. With Serviio you can use or disable transcoding. When Serviio is set up the user chooses which folders are monitored and the library automatically updates for additions and deletions. My 2011 Samsung TV...
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    Whats taking up all the space?

    For a colorful graphic representation of files and folders size install the free utility WinDirStat. Google WinDirStat and you will find all relevant info for this award winning free software. Edit: I just looked at the app linked to above which appears extremely similar to WinDirStat. Either...
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    Eric Clapton

    "Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs" by Derek & The Dominos is Clapton's high water mark. Many of the songs feature Duane Allman on slide guitar either as lead or dual lead with Clapton. You've just got to hear Duane's lead on the Dominos version of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing".
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    What is the Cheapest and Legal way to get copies of Windows - Don't need CD Key?

    I do not think there is any legal way to do what you want. For example, if you have a friend who has an OEM Windows XP disk you could make a copy to use on computers with valid licenses but such a practice violates Microsoft's EULA. Sometimes it seems that one can't even breath without breaking...
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    enhance psu killed my drives

    When Silent PC Review tested an early example of the Enermax Modu82+ 625 watt unit Mike Chin discovered crossed wires leading to the SATA power connectors. I bought a 425 watt Modu82+ and checked for crossed wires before installation. This kind of defect should never happen.
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    Modu82+ & Pro82+ do not swap fans

    Based on positive reviews of the Modu82+ line of Enermax power supplies I bought the 425 watt model. My unit runs quietly and I could not be more pleased. Customers do need to be warned against swapping fans in these units however. The reviews initially written by Silent PC Review and...
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    Damaged windows disk...cant install

    My Windows XP OEM disc was scratched and could not be read without serious errors. A retail business close by deals in used CDs and has a resurfacing machine. I paid $3 to have my install disc resurfaced. All of the scratches were removed and the problem was solved.
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    Jus checking, will this PSU be enough?

    There are several power draw calculators online and while most of them over estimate power requirements one such service is very accurate. Google for the Extreme Power Supply Calculator and click on lite version to enter your specs. The forum members of Silent PC Review have found that results...
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    Help please - Hesitant cold booting problem

    Hello EQTitan, Thanks for your reply. The Antec Solo does not come with a power supply. From everything I have read here and over at SPCR I agree that the power switch is not the problem. Because I rarely cold boot it may be several weeks before I start troubleshooting. I am hoping not to...
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    Help please - Hesitant cold booting problem

    Yes you are right. The setting just disables the alarm. I will increase the fan speeds but I can see that the CPU fan spins up the instant the power is applied but then dies.
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    Help please - Hesitant cold booting problem

    Thanks for your replies. I am running an Asus K8V SE Deluxe MB with a Venice core CPU and beta BIOS 1008.004. The BIOS is set to ignore fan speeds because my CPU and case fans are undervolted to 6v with Zalman fanmates and both fans run less than 800RPM. I am running two boot drives, a 160GB...
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    Help please - Hesitant cold booting problem

    My PC is a three year old build which has been problem free until now. I have not made any recent changes in HW or BIOS. My PC usually runs 24/7 and I rarely cold boot. Yesterday I pressed the power button to cold boot and, for about one second, the power button light flashed and the fans...
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    Windows 2000 logon password

    Ophcrack can be used to reveal your password. Ophcrack is an open source (GPL license) program that cracks Windows LM hashes using rainbow tables. It can crack 99.9% of alphanumeric passwords of up to 14 characters in usually a few seconds, and at most a few minutes. There is also a LiveCD...
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    Use recovery partition to make clean WinXP disk

    I just found another great use for NLite. I wanted to do a clean install on a friend's HP computer with MCE 2005 but I did not have an OEM copy of the OS. I did not want to use the craplet infected recovery disks. Instead I installed NLite and pointed it to the i386 folder on the recovery disk...
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    Need some advice on buying a hard drive

    I have four Samsung HD501LJ drives that are fantastic. These units are extremely quiet and run very cool. In the past I have purchased two 160GB Spinpoints and one 400GB Spinpoints. I have never been unhappy with a Samsung drive. If you want more unbiased input about the HD501LJ search the...
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    forgot win-xp pro login password

    Cracking alpha numeric passwords in Windows is simple with Ophcrack which can be downloaded from SourceForge.net. Ophcrack is an open source (GPL license) program that cracks Windows LM hashes using rainbow tables. It can crack 99.9% of alphanumeric passwords of up to 14 characters in usually a...
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    Lost Windows Password

    Download freeware program Ophcrack from SourceForge. Ophcrack is an open source (GPL license) program that cracks Windows LM hashes using rainbow tables. It can crack 99.9% of alphanumeric passwords of up to 14 characters in usually a few seconds, and at most a few minutes. There is also a...
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    How can I make Fiefox open a link from an email?

    You could always switch from Outlook to Thunderbird.
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    Windows XP won't recognize 2nd HDD

    I have seen a situation where windows would not recognize or format a drive but a windows installation disk would do so. My Advice is to remove your system drive and attempt to format your new drive with a windows installation disk. I had to do this once after wiping a disk with DBAN.
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    Computer won't boot from CD?

    It might help to disable quick boot in the BIOS.
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    Windows Xp and problems reinstalling

    I had installation problems causes by barely visible scratches on a WinXP disc. The OS would seem to install OK then it would do flakey and unpredictable things. After many failed attempts to get a good install I scanned the disc and found excessive read errors. I had the CD resurfaced by a...
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    HELP PLEASE XP INSTALLATION.

    Before doing a new install of windows you should revert to a minimum hardware configuration. Remove TV tuner, soundcard, PCI modem or NIC, USB keyboard and mouse. The operating system will not install correctly if it starts searching for some drivers during installation.
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    Considering doing a fresh instal of XP, want to set it up right, what do I need to know

    Coolred, As you may be aware, you should have a bare minimum hardware configuration when you do a clean install. I remove my soundcard and all usb connected devices so that windows will not attempt install routines for devices while windows is being installed. If you are unsure about driver...
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    A8n-sli premium : Is backplate glued on?

    I have heard that a credit card can be used to gently pry off stubborn backplates without harming the MB.
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    No audio output - windows media player 10

    Thank you for your reply. As I stated above the only player not outputting directsound is wmp10 and I have removed and reinstalled the program without success. It appears that the solution is beyond simple sound settings. Edit: Problem solved. Mute was on for wmp10 although I have no...
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    No audio output - windows media player 10

    I am seeking help from Windows gurus. Out of the blue I am no longer getting audio from wmp10 although my other players are outputting directsound ok. I have tried removing and installing wmp10 and directx but the problem remains. If anyone has a troubleshootins suggestion I would enjoy seeing...
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    Anybody have first hand experience, or a review of the A8N SLI premium??

    When someone receives an a8n sli premium please report if it has a passive heatpipe cooled northbridge. I saw a picture of such a board on the inquirer from the Taiwan computer show.
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    What was your first Computer?

    My first PC was a leading Edge model D with an 8088 processor circa 1987. The first microcomputer I used was a Wang tape drive unit circa 1974.
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    Venice BIOS Update Question

    Fiat posted that his Asus A8N booted with Venice and an early bios but he did not indicate which bios.
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    BOOT new A8N and VENICE core with early bios

    Thanks for the good news Fiat. BTW could you post the original bios number and let us know where you purchased the MB. Hopefully the A8N SLI Deluxe will boot with Venice cores and early bios's.
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    Abit K8 backplate cracked

    I assume that your cracked backplate is plastic and that a metal replacement would be preferable. You may wish to email Jab-tech to see if Thermalright's backplate will work on your MB. I am almost certain the Thermalright backplate will work based on the following. A standard backplate that...