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    Windows Experience Index for Vista

    The system is in my signature. Processor - 4.9 RAM - 4.5 Aero graphics - 4.0 Gaming graphics - 4.0 <= This was raised this afternoon from 3.6 after I insatlled v169.25 Primary HDD - 5.6
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    ALWAYS BLUE SCREENS OF DEATH!

    No offense, mechBgon but Memtest86 does not seem to run correctly on newer computers falsely reporting thousands of errors while there are none in actuality. I would like to suggest Memtest86+ which seems to be actively developed and has the best known compatibility. Its available at...
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    Busting Vista Myths

    I for one had to contend with running Vista on my integrated GMA950 about 4 months ago when my gpu died on me. When I booted into Vista for the first time with my on board graphics, I was disappointed to see Aero disabled and was delighted the very next minute to see that Windows Update had...
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    Unable to continue multisession discs [CD & DVD] in Windows XP

    Hi folks, seasons greetings to all! I've had this problem for some time now and now its really starting to bug me. Please help. I have two HDDs. -> 40GB is old n has XP Professional SP2 which is very stable and blazing fast and is highly personalized with respect to settings n installed...
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    is it possible to format your hard drive & reinstall windows from DOS?

    You can install xp via dos, as Bluefront quoted, using smartdrive. I have done so myself without any problems. But there's just one catch : You are not allowed to format the target partition. This is because the xp setup from dos runs in two modes: first the dos mode copies files to a drive...
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    Pink pictures!

    Hi ! I just installed my new copy of Windows vista ultimate edition with 160.03 nvidia beta forceware and noticed a problem. When I open a picture in windows picture and fax viewer, the image is fully pink and black! Here's the image viewer screenshot...
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    Wierd Windows!

    Alright! stability problems have gone away and I can happily say that my system is completely stable for hours on end no. Still one very small but important problem remains and that is of the "Send To" menu's disapperance. Please tell me how to get it back. Thnx all! BTW: For all of u who...
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    Wierd Windows!

    Thanx all for replying. Some quick facts I forgot to mention about my system: 1) Antivirus - AVG Free Edition fully updated and manually scanned atleast once per week 2) Lavasoft AdAware SE Personal - Installed and updated every day. 3) Firewall - Sygate Personal Firewall [latest version...
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    Wierd Windows!

    Geiser34, r u absolutely sure that nothing short of a format and reinstall will cure my problem? I kinda don't have that much time on my hand.
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    Wierd Windows!

    Oh man! What is it with Microsoft! Can't they assure a bug free system for > 1 and a half years? Just a few days ago I was bragin to all my friends @ how XP was running fine for one and a half years now, when all of a sudden XP's lost it! Here is a list of "Things that I use and aren't there"...
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    Windows Update clutter

    Xtremely sorry guys/gals, but since i don't have my personal webspace, I have to use Rapidshare. Please bear with me and download the screenshot [It's only 88Kb PNG Image] Here's the link: http://rapidshare.de/files/26059856/win.PNG.html Thanx guys/gals!
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    Windows Update clutter

    OK Thanx guys! I have decided to delete only the service pack 2 and 1 backup folders which are taking up 500 MB. I've had XP on this system for a year and a half almost, and it has never ever crashed on me after any Windows Update. Just a curiosity that as corkyg's screen shot reported, the...
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    Windows Update clutter

    I don't see any blue files, guys! All I see is grayed out folders! Are you sure u want the blue folders?
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    Windows Update clutter

    Hi to all! I am using Win XP Pro v2002 and upgraded it in steps from SP1 to SP2 and keep it updated using Windows Update. However, I found out that SP1, SP2 and the various Windows Updates have cluttered my HDD with uninstall backups which I definately don't require. I have a 40 GB HDD and have...
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    Windows Installation without CD

    I've been through it all! Instaling XP frm HDD is not so easy! 1. You absolutely must have a floppy drive to boot up your comp. Otherwise, make a bootable cd from the floppy but you need the files of the floppy anyway. 2. You'll have to search/download the file "smartdrv.exe", put it on...
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    Windows Installation without CD

    I've been through it all! Instaling XP frm HDD is not so easy! 1. You absolutely must have a floppy drive to boot up your comp. Otherwise, make a bootable cd from the floppy but you need the files of the floppy anyway. 2. You'll have to search/download the file "smartdrv.exe", put it on...
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    Please Help!

    I am already running this card @ +10 MHz for both core and memory frequencies. Please tell me what are the safe limits to overclock my GPU? My card dosen't have a fan, but I've made alternate arrangements for sufficient cooling. My defaults are: CORE- 250 MHz AND MEMORY- 405MHz. (or du u want...
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    Please Help!

    Ya I know that 128 bit color is not 128 bit memory bandwidth. I just wanted to know if I could tweak my existing card without buying a new one!:cool:
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    Please Help!

    Hi guys! I've been had by AS*S since they wrote "128 bit color" on their 64 bit GeForce FX 5200's box. Now, I'm so frustrated with its performance, I am willing to solder it in order to CONVERT IT TO 128 BIT. Here's my question: IS IT IN ANY SANE/INSANE WAY POSSIBLE TO CONVERT MY...
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    NVIDIA card incorrectly identifies my monitor!

    HI! I have a GeForce FX 5200 from ASUS and it dosen't identify my monitor model correctly. Even if I update the monitor driver from Device Manager, the card still thinks it as Samsung SyncMaster 751 (17") whereas I have a Samsung SAMTRON 56V (15") !!!! This prevents me from using...
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    Perfect Forceware drivers for GeForce FX 5200, Please!

    Hi there! I have a GFX 5200 (see signature below for detailed info). I recently upgraded to it and the CD contains 62.11 which obviously r verry primitive. So, I scoured thru ASUS's download site and found that they r only offering 71.89 for my card even when 78.01 was available...
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    No nVidia Info on system startup

    Thankx verry much to all! I was verry worried since my friend was bugging me by telling me that something must be wrong with ur card! Now, I can show him this post and shut him up forever!! Also, I would like to ask that i do have an entry in my bios which says "Init Display First" and...
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    No nVidia Info on system startup

    Hi, I'm using a Via mobo and 768MB SDR ram with a P4 1.7Ghz and ASUS GeForce FX 5200. when i start up my system, why don't i get all the info on my gfx card like my friend does about his gf3?? Is it bcos i'm a via user or bcos i have fx5200? Sorry! i coulden't figure out where 2 post...
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    Anyone still gaming happily on an older/low end card?

    Hello! Nice to se everyone wanting to upgrade to the nv 6 series! and surprised dta no 1 want's the nv7 series! :-s Anywawys i JUST upgraded to nvG-FX 5200 frm ASUS frm my crappy S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR on my mobo. YA YA I KnoW ,upgrading 2 fx5200 when 62 could hav been a better option! but...
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    Windows XP locks up!!

    Oh no!!! Woody419!!! The link in Fred's reply wants me to pay $13.50 and subscribe to an edition. Then only will he let me read all about fixing my problem! Anyway i'll just wait untill someone else sees this post and i get a few more fixes bcos now dat i found 1 guy with da same problem...
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    Windows XP locks up!!

    Thamks Woody419! I am glad to see that i'm not the only one with such a problem! I'm exploring the links u gave. Thanks.
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    Windows XP locks up!!

    Hello! Thank you, 'Woody419' after my exams r over i plan to upgrade and add another 256MB or even 512MB if I get it. I was also wondering wether the fact that i have an on-board graphics card eating away 32Megz off my RAM leavin only 224Megz for my system. Also, I tend to disagree...
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    Windows XP locks up!!

    Hello! Please help me out on this one! I have a P-4 1.7Ghz, 256 SD ram {NOT DDR-SD JUST PLAIN SD RUNNING AT 133MHz} and Windows XP Pro ed. for about 1 year. But then came along SP2. Since I installed it, my computer locks up agter connecting to the internet through my modem! Although the PC...