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    Windows 98, Old Hardware, New Internets :)

    Hello Arkaign. Hopefully, my thoughts, experience, and recollection will help you to some degree. When I was using Windows 98 (From Spring of 1999 to Summer of 2006) I used the latest versions of Opera dating from version 8.5 to 9.1 with no problems whatsoever. I could watch you tube...
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    Unexplained Addition To Memory

    Thank you krotchy. Your 2K Workstation is beyond my wildest imagination. I couldn't even phantom what I could do with two 500 GB Hard Drives, muchless twelve! Thanks again.
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    Unexplained Addition To Memory

    Hi. I'm currently using a Computer on a Windows 2000 platform with 384 MB of Ram. Upon looking at my Task Monitor status, it says I have 392 MB of Ram. My question is, where is this extra Ram coming from? Please click on the hyperlink to view the extra Ram...
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    Vista Users. A Moment Of Your Time Please.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Have a great weekend.
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    Vista Users. A Moment Of Your Time Please.

    Hi. I'm in the process of buying a new Computer. I haven't pinpoint on which one to get. However, the wonderful members of Anandtech has shared their knowledge with me to steer me in the right direction. I've read numerous threads in regards to Vista customizing the PC so it will work more...
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Thank you for taking the time to explain that me.
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Thank you. So, I should be looking for at least 1 GB of memory. I see..... Thank you for your time.
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Thanks for your input. Recommendations would be great! Please bare in mind, the last new computer purchase was 1999 so I'm pretty much out of it in terms of cutting edge technology. What's wrong with Celeron if I may ask? This will be the primary function of the computer; Real...
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Thanks for the comments. My concern is if I activate Windows Vista, and the software is not compatible (in which I?ll need to swap drives) will I have to go through the ordeal of reactivating Vista once I return the original drive back in the computer? I may need to wait some time before...
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    I can see what you quoted from would create some confusion. Thank you.
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Hey thanks for the reply. What I was planning on doing is installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 on an empty drive (I have the retail CD I purchased at J&R Musicworld last year) in the new computer I'm planning on purchasing. In which, I would take out the original drive (with Vista loaded but...
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    Putting Vista On Hold When Buying A New Computer

    Hi. I'm planning on purchasing a new computer with my tax returns. Nothing extravagant. Just something that will give me ample amount of processing power. I'm not a gamer, or a DVD enthusiast. I'm an Audio guy. I was wondering if its possible to purchase a computer with Vista...
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    Can Someone Explain What's Going On With My Router

    Thank you for your reply. I'll contact Netgear.
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    Can Someone Explain What's Going On With My Router

    Hello. Hopefully someone will be able steer me in the right direction. Last week, I noticed I was getting dropped signals which, I thought was my Motorola SB 5100. I later found out that if I pull the plug on the Router, and power it back up within 30 seconds, I get my signal back. I'm...
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    Am I losing Out On Something?

    Thanks for the reply. To be honest, I don't know. I don't use it. I've tried those speed test gizmos and, it was something like 1.9 Mbps. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Thanks Again.
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    Am I losing Out On Something?

    Hi. I'm currently using Optimum Online non-boost service and, have a question for all the need for speed enthusiasts. Non-Boost offers 15 Mbps Download speeds in which, I average 13 Mbps. I don't download using P2P or Bit Torrent sites. I listen to underground music, so all my music is...
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    XP on (slightly) older hardware, tips?

    Another AMD K6-2 user here. I'm using XP Pro on my older a 400 MHZ, 320 MB of Ram Computer. Not as fast as my 2.8 GHZ Computer, but fast enough for lite Internet use.