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    Vista, Something is taking up 100% Cpu and I don't know what

    In XP I can easily find which process the virus is when I load up taskmanager. But with Vista, they hide some process from view. My question is, is there any Software that is Vista compatible that will show me what file is using up my CPU since a virus scan doesn't come up with anything.
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    What is Geek Squad using to create these system restore disks?

    I recently purchased a laptop at BestBuy and it did not come with system restore disks. Geek Squad wants to charge me $30 to create restore disks for me. How do I go about doing this myself? Does anything know what software Geek squad uses to accomplish this?
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    How to create bootable system recovery disks?

    Just like discs that comes with Hp and dell laptop recovery discs. What software would I need for this task? And how do I go about accomplishing this?
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    Why are rechargable AA, AAA, C, D, batteries 1.2 volts?

    I'm wondering this since flashlights for example won't be as bright if you use rechargable batteries rather than alkaline due to the lower voltage. Is it a technological hurdle that we can't design 1.5 volts rechargables to replace the environmentally unfriendly alkalines?
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    A8N-SLI Premium no longer has a passive chipset cooler

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540 Most people who had their boards died in a few months probably had their northbridge fried. And those of you who still own one with a passive northbridge, how are your NB temps?
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    Can Software firewall protect against worms such as sasser?

    As the title states, let say my OS (Windows XP) was not patched against the Sasser worm or any new threat and I was connected directly to the internet (no router), and all I have is Zone Alarm or some cheap software firewall. Can my system still be infected with a worm? This question was...
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    What router can handle constant 5mbps 24/7 usage?

    My friend is downloading torrents 24/7 with an average load of 5mbps. He is on his second router and only after 2 months its beginning to act up, its a gear 614. What router do you guys recommend for him in this situation?
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    Possible to extract sound card driver from Windows XP

    I have 2 identical laptops. One was infected with a virus and the only thing thats not working after a reformat and install is the sound card. The driver download direct from the manufacterer doesn't seem to work. I was wondering if I could somehow extract the driver from the good laptop and...
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    Asus A8N-SLI Premium, Are all the bugs works out on this board yet?

    I'm getting ready to ditch my DFI board and switching to Asus. I'm just wondering if anyone has purchase an A8N-SLI Premium lately and if the install went smoothly? Are all 8 of the SATA ports locked when overclocked?
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    SI-120 compatible with Conroe?

    Anyone know if my old Thermalright SI-120 would work on a LGA-775 Conroe?
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    Democrats voted down a bill to build new refineries

    Refinery measure fails Republicans branded Democrats as obstructionists on energy. The vote, 237-188, fell short of the two-thirds needed to pass under special procedures. From CNN.com and not Fox News for you liberals. Why is Bush being blamed for high oil prices when Democrats are the...
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    DFI, great overclocker, poor reliability?

    Three months after I purchased my DFI Ultra-D, the Nvidia LAN went bad, but since there was another LAN, I just switched it over to save myself the hassle of RMA. Eight months later (2 days ago), my secondary IDE channel went bad. Also, a few months ago I built a system for a friend using the...
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    Weird slow HD transfer with 2 files simultaneously.

    If I copy one file at a time, each file about 700mb would take approximately 20 seconds, but if I copy 2 files at the same time then each file would take 8 minutes each simultaneously.
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    Any need to adjust Chipset or LDT Bus voltage?

    This maybe just for DFI NF4 owners but if other motherboards out there support adjustments of Chipset or LDT (hypertransport?) bus voltages, then please chime in. What kind of overclocking would require me to raise voltage to chipset or LDT bus if I kept hypertransport at 1000mhz or below...
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    Why can't people think for themselves?

    Why must people say they belong to a political party whether Republican or Democrat, Liberal or Conservative and follow everything that party stands for? By affiliating yourselves, you've simply admit to people that you have no thought of your own. Instead, why don't people decide whether...
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    Mohammed strikes again!

    Text When will liberals see a trend? Let's blame America first? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Do not try to troll. The way you chose to title this thread indicates as such. As others also stated; there is a thread already on this subject. Mod
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    Any requirements for Cisco, A+, MSCE certificates?

    By that I mean, do I need to take a certain number of hours in a course (if so where?) or can I just study on my own and just take a test?
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    Powerline Network Secure?

    Can your neighbor plug in his powerline network plug and connect to your router if it is connected to a powerline network?
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    Trust Bios or Trust Software Vcore readings?

    The reason why I'm asking this is I just built a system for a friend using the Biostar Tforce 6100 and to get his Opty 146 stable at 2.8 was to set Vcore in bios to 1.65 but CPU-Z and Biostar Monitor shows Vcore 1.50-1.52 (fluctuates). I know the safety zone for .090 chips are up to 1.55 Vcore...
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    Network problem, please help.

    Here's my network setup. Cable modem->m0n0wall (ip 192.168.1.1)->8 port switch->4 port Netgear wireless router (dhcp turned off, ip 192.168.1.100) Both m0n0wall and Netgear are on the same subnet mask 255.255.255.0. All computers have internet connections. Computers connected...
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    Domain vs. Workgroup

    What is the difference and advantage using a Domain over Workgroup? Any info will be much appriecated. Thanks.
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    XP box as a firewall/router using VMware with m0n0wall

    I was thinking, some people may not have the cash to or do not want more wires running around than they have to by buying a stand-alone cable router and would like the VPN feature of high end routers on their box as well (run-on sentence somewhere?) :). Tell me if this is possible...
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    Cat 5e Riser Cable the Same as Cat 5e Cables?

    I've done some googling about what 'Riser' Cables are and am still a little confused. Are Riser Cables the same thing as regular Cat 5e cables?
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    Any disadvantage in using Cross-Over cables?

    When connecting a PC to a hub you can use straight-forward or cross-over cables (please correct me if I'm wrong). When connecting two PC's together you need to use cross-over cables. Question is, why not just use all cross-over cables?
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    XP router help!

    I'm using a Windows XP pro box as a router, it has 4 network cards connected and it is connected to a wireless router. All computers can connect to the internet. Problem, computers that are connected to the xp router cannot see the computer on the wireless router. DHCP is on, on the windows...
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    How to limit, limited user account in XP?

    I just finished building a box running Media Center 2005 for a client and he wants to limit his user account for his little daughter so that she can't load up certain applications she's not supposed to. For example, how do I block access to Firefox and My Computer to limited users? Any help...
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    Smart isn't so Smart

    Smart is supposed to tell me if my drive is about to go bad. However, I just had a Seagate 300 gig drive go out on me. I decided to use Everest to check the Smart status on the offending drive and it checked out ok but a chkdsk /f would freeze. With the offending drive connected, I had total...
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    Mouse Acceleration On/Off?

    I find the mouse acceleration feature very annoying and highly inaccurate which makes me turn it off everytime I install or reinstall Windows. Just wondering if I'm alone in this. Edit. Added Poll
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    MCE 2002 worth upgrading to MCE 2005?

    I currently have MCE 2002 and was wondering if I should bother upgrading to MCE 2005. Does anyone know what the difference is? Thanks ahead of time.
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    refresh rate(tref) value should correspond with?

    This is for an A64 system only. Spec is in sig. Should tref value correspond with actual speed(or closest speed) of ram or the divider? Eg. My ram is running at 216mhz according to cpu-z on a 166mhz divider. Should I set my tref to 166mhz or 200mhz for stability?
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    Media Center 2005 Video skip forward?

    Does anyone know of a patch that would allow me to skip forward a divx movie when using Windows Media Center 2005? Thanx in advance.
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    NOT HOT! NewEgg the next BestBuy?

    I know I should be posting this is in the Off-topic or bitch and moan area but I doubt that NewEgg Vp or representatives would see this thread otherwise. What's the deal with all the rebates on NewEgg lately? It's becoming more and more like WorstBuy. I stopped going to BestBuy because I...