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    Data Recovery -- what's the best program?

    I recently lost 2 weeks of data... I tried to resuscitate my partitions and recover my files with: PowerQuest Lost & Found v1.06 PowerQuest Partition Magic Pro v6 Norton Disk Doctor v2000 Ontrack Easy Recovery Pro v5.10 Ontrack Fix-it v3.0 & v2000 Winternals ERD Commander v2000 None...
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    Epox 8K7A users: Has your data gone "buh bye" yet?

    Mine has. I'm not sure if it's the 8K7A's fault, but I hope to find out soon. On a completely fresh install of Win2k Pro (except for Nvidia 12.60's) I ran HDtach and Sandra 2001 (both previously installed) to benchmark my hard drive before installing any patches; e.g., VIA 4in1's, AMD...
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    Did Sandra wipe everything?

    This weekend I reinstalled Win2k Pro, applied Nvidia 12.60's, and ran HDtach v2.61 and Sandra v2001 (both previously installed) before installing anything else on my system (including Via 4in1, AMD miniport, SP2, etc.). I did an end task on Sandra while it was benchmarking one of my partitions...
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    why does every copy of 12.60 have "1.2.4.0" in the inf?

    Title says it all. In nv4_disp.inf, it reads: DriverVer = 05/04/2001, 1.2.4.0
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    Win2k AS install = BSOD!

    I also posted this in Operating Systems. Please let me know if you need more info & help if you can. TIA I booted from a Windows 2000 Pro CD and installed it in 4G partition #1 fine; however, every time I attempt to install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, it goes through the initial steps...
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    Win2K install = BSOD!

    I booted from a Windows 2000 Pro CD and installed it in 4G partition #1 fine; however, every time I attempt to install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, it goes through the initial steps, but crashes with a blue screen right after reading "Starting Windows 2000" (before the GUI...
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    Nasty unreliable datagrams

    I'm running Half-Life dedicated server v4106 with Jumbot v2.4 & 4-10 bots, and running a client session (v1106) on the same box (different ports). Within about 30 seconds after entering the game, my client session freezes and the sound hiccups. I have to CTRL+ALT+DEL and kill the hl.exe...
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    Nvidia 12.40/12.60 disables manual AA?

    In my VisionTek GF3 properties, when I click manual AA all selections below it (2x, 4x, QAA, etc.) are still grayed-out. I installed NvMax and RivaTuner, which I believe let me choose the AA mode -- but how do I test whether or not it's actually been changed? Has anyone else experienced this...
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    lower FPS after GF3 install

    I run a Half-Life dedicated server on my PC, and according to the console window the frame rates have always been ~90-99 -- with a TNT1 Diamond Viper V550 video card installed. Yesterday, I installed a VisionTek GF3, and with nothing else changed (Nvidia 12.60's still, etc.) the reported FPS is...
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    FPS *drop* after GF3 install

    I run a Half-Life dedicated server on my PC, and according to the console window the frame rates have always been ~90-99 -- with a TNT1 Diamond Viper V550 video card installed. Yesterday, I installed a VisionTek GF3, and with nothing else changed (Nvidia 12.60's still, etc.) the reported FPS is...
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    PC won't reset. Video issue?

    Since I got my Epox EP-8K7A K7 mainboard my screen just goes black after I choose Shut Down | Restart, exit the BIOS, or hit CTRL+ALT+DEL on startup. Shutdown | Shutdown works fine. I had a Diamond Viper V550, and was told that the old TNT1's weren't happy with AMD Tbirds, etc.; however, I...
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    1600x1024 possible in Half-Life with GF3?

    I just got a VisionTek GF3... In Half-Life the OpenGL resolutions only go up to 1280, but I'm sure I've read about people running it higher than that. I did a search and couldn't find anything relevant. Does anyone know how to run HL higher than 1280x1024? Since this problem might come up in...
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    Where do I get replacement fans?

    I'm currently using a Taisol CGK760092. Does anyone know a place that sells just high-power fans (Delta, etc.) that'll replace the stock fan (4800RPM, 60mm?) on the Taisol? I guess I could buy another heatsink+fan, but then I'd be out $35, plus the cost of the new one... Also, there's a wimpy...
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    random reboots... please help

    My new system is doing weird things. Namely, locking up in the middle of applications and rebooting. In your experience(s), is this usually due to CPU heat problems, bad RAM, mobos, HDD, or power supply? I know that issues with any of the above could cause similar problems, but I was...
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    I just bought a 1.2@1.4; what geforce do ppl recommend?

    I'm not sure if this belongs in video (sorry if so); since my question is partly about possible issues between my Athlon and future video card, I thought it was appropriate to post here. Here's what I just bought: AXIA Tbird 1.2@1.4 (compuwiz1) Taisol CGK760092 (ditto) Arctic Silver 2 thermal...
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    Satellite with Win2K AS RRAS, 56K, TPF (or WRP), etc?

    I'm just about to take the plunge into the high ping world of satellite internet (Starband/DishNet), and would appreciate a few tips from people who already have it. I have a Windows 2000 Advanced Server RRAS box, with an external 56K modem attached and Tiny Personal Firewall, etc. installed...
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    freesco failover, redundant routers

    On my network I currently have a Win2k AS PC providing RRAS + demand dial for my 56k dialup. I'm hoping to get broadband soon, and wanted to build a freesco router and use it until I can find a hardware router/firewall I like. I plan to keep the 2k box around as a ftp/web server -- and as a...
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    20MB page file lock?

    I have a couple Win2kPro+NTFS systems that both recently warned me that their respective page files were too small -- 20MB. I'm not sure what could've been altered on either to change them from the 190MB+ that both used to be. (They both have plenty of free space, RAM, etc.). One complained...
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    20MB page file lock?

    I have a couple Win2kPro+NTFS systems that both recently warned me that their respective page files were too small -- 20MB. I'm not sure what could've been altered on either to change them from the 190MB+ that both used to be. (They both have plenty of free space, RAM, etc.). One complained...
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    ** Recovery Help Needed ASAP Please **

    I posted the following in Operating Systems yesterday evening, but got no replies yet. Unfortunately, the data is somewhat "mission critical" and time sensitive, so I'd really appreciate it if someone would please suggest an alternative to wiping the drive or spending $200+ that I...
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    NTFS help needed please

    I have a Win2kPro/NTFS Dell Latitude LS laptop that crashed the other day. I reset it, and it hung at the B&W status bar screen. I've tried Last Known Good Config, VGA mode, repair process/reinstall via 4 boot floppies & CD. Using the boot floppies, I chose repair, but it bombed out...
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    RRAS, anyone?

    Anyone know how to add RRAS and TS to Win2k Pro? Actually, I can live without terminal but would really like to use routing instead of ICS. TIA.
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    RRAS, anyone?

    Anyone know how to add RRAS and TS to Win2k Pro? Actually, I can live without terminal but would really like to use routing instead of ICS. TIA.
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    I don't like that sound...

    On shutting down my PC, my Western Digital ATA66 18GB drive makes 3 loud clicking noises before the computer turns off. The racket sounds just like when HD's have physical damage... The weird thing is that the drive sounded fine before I installed a Promise ATA100 HD controller card, and the...
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    annoying corrupt file problem in Win2k Adv. Svr.

    When launching some .exes on my Win2k Adv. Server box (1 NTFS HD, 1 FAT32 HD) that were copied through my network, I get intermittent errors; CRC failures, "bad media or installation file," etc. The files launch fine on the "source" PCs (all Win2kPro FAT32), but something...
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    annoying corrupt file problem

    When launching some .exes on my Win2k Adv. Server box (1 NTFS HD, 1 FAT32 HD) that were copied through my network, I get intermittent errors; CRC failures, "bad media or installation file," etc. The files launch fine on the "source" PCs (all Win2kPro FAT32), but something...
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    AnalogX's proxy server

    Does anyone here have much experience with it? I just upgraded to the newest version (v4.10), but SMTP (outgoing e-mail) is still not working. Has anyone seen/solved this problem? Thanks.
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    NetScreen?

    I'm trying to find a good hardware firewall, and as I was looking at a SonicWall I stumbled accross the NetScreen: NetScreen. Does anyone have one of these? In your opinion, how does the NetScreen-5 compare to the SonicWall/SOHO? Thanks.