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    "Virtual" dual screen on single screen?

    Hi, hopefully the message title makes sense. I have a 22", for general usage there really isn't much benefit over my 17". What would help me would be to run two desktops "virtual dual screen", splitting my monitor vertically down the middle. Being able to throw windows to either half of the...
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    How can I change the order in which startup programs open?

    I have emule and utorrent set to open at startup, problem is they both load before the LAN driver has loaded. So the programs both sit there confused looking for the connection. When the LAN finally intialises emule and utorrent need a poking to realise. How can I adjust the ordering to make...
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    Laptop LCD knowledge required!

    My laptop needs a new LCD, the previous LCD connected via a 14-pin connector, and what looks like a 2-pin power connector. I'm having a problem at the moment because 14-pin LCD's are hard to find, all the modern LCD's are 20 or 30-pin. Is there a cable I can get to convert my 14-pin connector...
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    Window Media Player interface is broken

    The Play/Pause and Stop buttons have no effect, the slider also doesn't function. I can't close WMP using the skinned "X" button. I tried downloading the WMP10 setup and reinstalling, but the problem still persists. I only have this problem with WMP, MPC and VLC work fine. Maybe you...
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    Audigy 2 problem (weird/erratic)

    Sometimes when I start windows my Audigy 2 ZS isn't recognised properly, the device manager looks like this: http://img52.imageshack.us/my.php?image=audigyproblem5hv.jpg If I try to "install" the drivers, it will sit on the "searching for driver" dialogue. Rebooting cures the problem...
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    Start>Search doesn't work (weird one)

    If I try to open a search using Start Menu>Search, the search window doesn't open. I don't get an hourglass or anything, it's as if the computer is ignoring my command. All other buttons on the Start menu open correctly. I can search if I press the "Search" button on the toolbar of an...
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    Every file I download gets "corrupted"

    Product Model : A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard BIOS Revision : 1014 CPU Vendor : AMD CPU Type : 939 CPU Speed : 3700+ Memory Vendor : Corsair Memory Model : DDR Value Memory Capacity : 1024 HDD Vendor : Maxtor HDD Model : Maxline III SATA1.5 HDD Capacity : 250gb Add-on Card Vendor ...
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    My Task Manager has gone wonky

    HELPPPPPPPP! :) Actually, its not a biggy at all. I recently streamlined my WinXP by disabling services. Since then my Task Manager is missing information from the "User Name" column on the "Processes" Tab. What service would cause this effect if disabled...
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    "Program Files" on 2nd disk = performance benefit?

    I was thinking about using my 2nd disk to place the Program Files folder to boost performance. Is this a worthwhile move?
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    x86_64 or i386 release?

    I asked a question about this regarding Fedora Core, but now I'm looking at Ubuntu, CentOS and Scientific-Linux. I read that there are support and compatibility problems with the Fedora x86_64 release, is this the case for all the distributions? Is their any performance benefit with going...
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    Help me identify this game!

    The game was a 2D (motocross?) motorbike game. The controls were simple: accelerate, lean driver weight forward, lean driver weight backward and turn around. The challenge was the game's physics system, you had to keep control of the bike when riding over obstacles by shifting his weight to the...
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    Please judge these benchmarks

    This is the first computer I've built so I'm a bit nervous to whether I've rigged it up properly. 3700+ San Diego Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe 1gb (512x2) Corsair Value 2.5CAS DDR400 Leadtek 6800GT (just one ;)) No overclocks Scores 3DMark05: 4488 (running the free version test) SuperPi...
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    Seagate warranty - Packaging Instructions

    So I need a replacement for my Seagate, Seagate sent me all the relevant details including a pdf on "packaging instructions". They want the hdd inside a plastic clamshell (aka SeaShell), then it needs to be entirely surrounded by two inches of foam. I'm just wondering how important it is...
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    Stop SATA Raid at boot on Asus A8N-SLI?

    I want to stop my Asus A8N-SLI from bothering with SATA RAID at boot up, I'm not using it and it adds 30sec to my startup time. Can this be stopped/removed?
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    Memtest86: What is an acceptable amount of errors for RAM to have?

    I'm running memtest86 from a fedora core dvd and I'm upset at the results. I recently built a AMD64 system with an Nforce SLI (Asus A8N deluxe) and two sticks of *used* 512mb Twinmos 2.5cas memory configured in dual channel operation. Summarised results from test (errors after one pass):-...
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    SLI board, can I choose which slot to use if using one PCI-E graphics card?

    If I have one graphics card, can I choose which pci-express slot on the SLI board I want to put it in? I have an Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe.
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    Please help me decide which video cable to buy...

    Hi, I want the video cable that will offer me the best video quality possible and highest resolution. I have a Leadtek 6800GT, in the specs* it says it can support a resolution upto 2048*1536@75Hz. I also recently picked up a Eizo F931* 20" viewable CRT which in the specs* can support a...
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    Does software affect quality of a burn/success rate of burns

    Hi there, I was wondering if the software you use to burn DVD/CDs has an affect on quality or success rate of the burns? I'm trying to go completely freeware and I'm wondering if I can live without Nero.
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    Should I bother with Fedora for x86-64bit?

    I already have the iso for the 32bit version, but I have recently built an AMD64 machine. So I was wondering if it is worth downloading the x86-64bit version and using that instead? Thanks in advance.
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    DVI to VGA adapter question

    I've got a DVI to VGA adapter and it only has about 7-8 pins on the male DVI end. I've seen adapters that have all the pins on the DVI end, is there a difference? Is my adapter of a lower quality, will my image suffer?
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    Hiperpower 425W enough for 6800GT and...

    2 SATA 200gb hdd's, dvd bruner, 2 sticks ddr (total 1gb) here is the spec sheet for the PSU: http://www.hipergroup.com/English/products/hpu-4s525.html If it's tight I can go for the 525W model for £10/$18 more...
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    Can you identify the memory mfr. logo?

    http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=MER-1024M32DC It's on the bottom left hand corner of the ram stick (it's not Corsair). Thanks!
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    MemoryPro memory, any horror stories?

    I've found a good deal on some SODIMM DDR2 MemoryPro sticks, are these guys ok? Or should I stay away? Thanks!
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    Capture audio from "Line-Out" using "Mic-In"?

    I have bought a usb2 video/audio capture device:- http://www.kworld.com.tw/en/product/DVD-Maker-USB-2/DVD-Maker-USB-2.html But, my laptop has only got a mic-in, what will happen to the audio if I try capturing it using mic-in?
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    PS3+big heavy 21" CRT= Hi-Def goodness?

    I'm guessing its not going to be as easy as this? From reading an article the video outputs on the PS3 are: 2 hdmi outputs, 1 av multi out, 1 SPDIF optical output. I dont have the wallet for a nice big HDTV, so I was hoping I can still get the experience out of a 1920*1200 CRT. How...
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    "Auto-renaming" feature for Windows?

    When I move a file into a location where an identically named file+extension exists, I want to make windows (XP): Silently rename the file using its own system, similar to firefox. Or for windows to have a dialog box offering "Rename"/"Windows Rename All" buttons. Anyone know of any...
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    Can I play my Xbox on my 17" LCD?

    Is this possible? Is there a dongle that converts the XBox video from the composite cable to a VGA input for my LCD? Thanks in advance.
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    Will an Antec 300W Smartpower handle this...

    A Skt754 mobo (3/4 devices powered/connected to usb2.0), 3000+ AMD64bit, Geforce 6600GT, 120gb HDD, 1gb RAM (2x512mb), DVD-ROM, Floppy, 2 case fans (and possibly an additonal DVD-RW/CD-RW)? Gaming being the main application (HL2 ;)) Thanks in advance guys. EDIT: More detail on specs.
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    Flash adverts - How can I disable them?

    Edit: Wanting solution for IE, aparting from moving to Firefox ;) Hi, I've just started a fresh installation of XP SP1, I've realised that Flash 5 is preinstalled (some flash adverts appear), but in addition whenever I visit anandtech I am pestered by the "Do you want to install Flash 7...
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    Installing RAM with higher clock speed than is supported by mobo?

    I've found a really good deal on some OCZ PC4000/DDR500 ram, but my motherboard docum. says it supports upto PC3200. http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=K8V-X&langs=01 Is it possible to underclock the ram through the bios or something? Will the computer even boot? Will the mobo run the...
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    How much spyware removal software is enough?

    I'm currently using SpyBot, Adaware and Spywareblaster. Is that covering all the angles? I am using Firefox. Thanks for any help.
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    CHKDSK running EVERYTIME XP machine boots

    Out of the blue CHKDSK has started to run everytime when booting up my XP machine, I have allowed it to run around 20 times/boot-ups and it has never found any errors. I am now finding it to be a hinderence, if anyone can tell me how to change to the frequency of CHKDSK running or just stop it...
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    Playstation controller to PC adapter

    Look at these products: - PS to PC Adapter Yet another PS to PC Adapter Both products claim to allow you use of any official Sony playstation controllers PS1, PS2, Dual Shock on the PC. I must admit, I got all excited when I found this product, but then I realised that I better check with...
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    XP Clean Install Problems

    Hello, first post, and it's a miserable one. I've been trying desperately to install XP in DOS using the boot disk method but I always get an error when executing the XP setup. I used the XP boot disk from www.bootdisk.com and I went to the *:\i386 folder on the WinXP installation CD, I typed...