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    XP only starts with boot CD

    When powering up my computer, the computer is stuck in load mode and asks for the Boot CD (XP CD) before it can get to the XP OS. Any suggestions?
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    Setting up the Buffalo G Router

    After reading some posts, I decided to purchase the Buffalo G Router since my Netgear G Router is better off frying eggs than keep a stable connection after three years... I am a novice to networking so I need step by step instructions to getting the most out of this router. DD-WRT or...
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    Logitech G9 Troubleshooting

    My Logitech G9's Forward and Back Button skips two pages rather than one when web browsing. This is pretty annoying and I am not sure how it can be fixed. Help?
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    Reviews on Logitech G7 Cordless

    Any thoughts on how this is as a gaming mice? I know people say any self-respecting gamer would never use a cordless. Any personal reviews? I found a great deal on buy.com for one.
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    Can you turn on desktop remotely?

    I am using a desktop (Windows OS) with a monitor that serves as essentially as an electronic bulletin board. I have gotten some concern from the building maintenance people regarding leaving the desktop on 24/7. Right now, it is above the ceiling tiles of a hallway. This desktop only needs...
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    Does Firefly Remote work with MCE Keyboard?

    Anyone with experience out there on this?
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    Hard Drive Failure - Can I recover the data?

    Toshiba MK6021GAS failed on a laptop. Data is important to recover. I tried using a 2.5 enclosure but does not read. Is my only option to take it a to a pro shop and cough up the $$$?
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    Building HTPC, Can I combine Firefly Remote & Sensor with MCE Keyboard?

    Building HTPC, Can I combine Firefly Remote & Sensor with MCE Keyboard? I did not purchase the MCE remote and sensor.
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    mp3 music buzzes when trying to play

    My sound quality seems to buzz when I play mp3 above a certain volume level. I am not sure what it could be. I have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS & Logitech x530 speakers. The weird thing is that I have a TV tuner and I play DVD on my computer as well. Those two are perfectly normal...
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    New system build only boots with boot CD

    I brought this up in the OS forum but was told this may be a mobo issue. I have a new Biostar GeForce 6100-M9. I installed the OS properly. The problem is that it can only boot properly with the boot CD. Even if I disable the CD on the boot order. Any suggestions?
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    Windows Media Center Installation Problems

    I am installing an OEM MCE into a HTPC I am trying to build. Installation is smooth until it asks for XP Pro Disk #2. The MCE Disk #2 is not what the Installation is looking for. Help?
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    XP Home SP2 only can start with boot CD

    I just built a new computer and I installed XP Home. However, when I power up or restart, the computer asks for the boot CD rather than loading up XP directly. I tried to disable to the boot devices (CD) but it still needs to read the boot CD... Any thoughts?
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    Did I Fry My Mobo?

    I was swapping video cards and I forgot to turn off the PSU power switch. When I try to boot the computer, there was no signal received from the monitor. All the fans are running but there is no boot or beeps coming from the mobo. The hard drive isn't reading. I have pretty much...
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    Trying to reformat & reinstall XP

    Trying to reformat & reinstall XP. During the boot, XP starts installing and hits this wall called session3 intialization failed. It describes how I should erase recent software additions. This is an old laptop that got infected that I am trying to ressurect. Please help?
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    Please Recommend a Micro ATX mobo

    Thinking about a Socket 939. Which brand boards should I get and which ones should I stay away from? I am looking at newegg. If anyone can recommend a better deal, I am all ears (and eyes)... Thanks!
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    Building a HTPC (Home Theatre Personal Computer)

    I was able to snag a Ultra Microfly Case for a great deal. So now begins my long journey of filling it. I already have a Antec 350W PSU lying around. I just took a plunge on a 160GB HD. I would like some recommendation & bargain prices in a few areas: - Motherboard (preferably...
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    Am I doing too much?

    I playing Day of Defeat:Source, Battlefield 2, Counter Strike:Source. I also like to recording TV shows on my Hauppauge PVR-150. I use WinTV. While I am playing DoD, it seems like when the WinTV comes up to start recording or finish, it crashes my computer. Am I taxing my machine? I...
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    How to Exhaust Heat from the PSU?

    I got some heat build up underneath my desk from my PSU. The heat rises up to me face and body. The only solution I can think of is use some sort of hose that attaches to the exhaust fan of the PSU and let the heat expel elsewhere from my desk. My exhaust fan on the PSU is 80mm and...
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    Seagate 160GB HD Internal only reads 37GB

    I have two of these. One has given me problems from the get go. It is supposed to be a 160GB HD but it only reads less than 40GB. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do I need to call Seagate for an RMA? Thanks
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    Memory seems to be reading a bit on the smaller side

    I have 4 DDR slots on my MoBo. I dumped in two 1gb OCZ sticks & two 512mb Kingston sticks. On start up, the boot shows it reading something like 2.8gb. Does this sound right? I was expecting more like 3.2gb My motherboard specific states that even if I have four 1gb sticks for all four...
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    FPS - Frames Per Second with Radeon X800 XL

    I have an Radeon X800 XL. I was having serious temperature issues on the GPU, it was running at over 70 degrees when being worked. I ended up opening the bottom heatsink/fan cover and noticed there was a huge wall of dust block the heatsink vents to the fan. Ever since then, I have left it...
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    How do you reduce fan noise?

    I see this PC noise Killer gasket kit from Antec. Does it help? Is there any McGyver thing I can do to save costs?
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    Trying to connect into a 4 pin connector with an 8 pin cable?

    I bought an Enhance 550W PSU, it has an 8 pin cable. I have an MSI Neo 4 MoBo, it has a 4 pin connector. How do I make this work?
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    Radeon x800 XL Crashing

    I have a Radeon x800 XL. I had these random computer crashes while playing video games (Day of Defeat) and it started happening after I installed my Hauppauge PVR-150. It would randomly crash with the screen turning green, purple, white colors in pixelated blocks. I initially thought it was a...
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    Computer Shuts Off

    This has happened to me a few times when I play computer games. The screen would turn to glitchy colors and then black out and the computer would shut off. I would actually have to turn off the PSU manually and then restart the computer. I smell a slight burn smell. I have a Radeon X800...
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    Streamlining Video clips with Internet Explorer

    I am having a problem streamlining clips on Internet Explorer and through Windows Media Player 9.0 The audio comes out fine but the visual is just shapes and primary colors. So basically I feel like I am the Predator and can only view thermal vitals of whatever I watching through...
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    Streaming clips from Internet Explorer Problems

    Whenever I try to view a video file on a website the colors are all messed up. I see just a blur of primary colors & shapes. I feel like the Predator and being able to only view heat signatures... Any advice?
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    Help me translate Intel specs to AMD

    I am looking to buy a new laptop. I have a software that is very specific about what type of minimum CPU is need but it is only in the form of Intel. (i.e. 1.8Ghz) I know Dell has nothing but Intels but I am looking at other laptops such as Acer & etc. Does anyone know of a specific...
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    Computer CRASHED! HELP!

    I was playing CS:S and it crashed. I rebooted and then it started showing multi-color lines and fuzz and snow. I can only access my BIOs menu at the boot. I recently installed a Hauppauge PVR-150 a couple days ago but it has been working fine. I did a fresh reinstall of Windows &...
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    Leadtek WinTV Tuner RM 2000 & Audigy 2 ZS Questions

    I just installed the Creative Audigy 2 ZS retail to go along with the Leadtek WinTV Tuner RM 2000 need help tweaking. I was having problems getting any sound out but it is fine after I reinstalled the drivers for the TV Tuner. Channels stop working after 79, the visual and sound gets...
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    No Sound

    I just installed the Audigy ZS. I have a MoBo with on board sound. I forgot to disable it before I installed. I installed the driver and software and then remembered to disable on board sound. I am still not getting any sound. Please help ASAP?
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    Can I mix RAM DDR PC2100 with PC3200?

    Friend wants to upgrade his computer. He only has two slots for RAM. He just purchased PC2100 512mb. He wants to get another 512mb. I cannot find any deals anymore on PC2100. I am thinking about advising him to buy a PC3200 512MB since there are deals for 3200 as opposed to 2100...
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    Computer reboots after 1-5 minutes of power off shut down

    My computer boots up again after going through a proper shut down & power off. The time between shut down with power off and the reboot is anywhere between 1-5 minutes. One thing I know I need to fix is that my Seagate 160 gb HD is only reading 28 GB. I need to reformat it properly but...
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    Microphone stopped working after installing WinTek PVR

    I installed a WinTek PVR and now my microphone stop working. I am using my on board sound card that is integrated with my mother board. Any suggestions? Thanks,
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    MSI Neo 4 Microphone Not Working

    Mic is unresponsive in gaming and just for regular recording. I installed a Wintek TV Tuner card into an AGP slot but I cannot understand why that in iteself would affect the MoBo. I did have to reconfigure for recording into the TV Tuner card that it would be from the CD LINE IN input...
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    Hard Drive Disk Space?

    I got a 160 GB Seagate HD and I just installed it and it only shows 149GB as available free space. Is this normal? It seems pretty high to me. Thanks
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    Antec 80mm Smartcool Fans Rate?

    Anyone would like to give their opinion on this fan and what a good price to pay for them? Antec 80mm Smartcool Fans Thanks,
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    NERO Editing Questions

    I think I am running a V. 6 something for NERO. I want more flexibility than I have so far with NERO. I want to dictate how many buttons I can fit on one slide. I know there is an option that is already set templates of buttons/links but I don't like them. I also want to change the...
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    Windows XP Shut Down Keeps Restarting

    It seems like my XP is possessed and revives my PC to boot up after about 2 minutes from my shut down. I went to ADVANCE and unchecked the restart initializer. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Windows XP Shut Down Keeps Restarting

    My Windows XP shuts down properly when commanded to, however it restarts about 10-30 seconds after it completely shuts off. So when this happens, I have to manually turn the power off. I went to My Computer and under Advance, I unchecked the Automatically Restart option. Any thoughts?