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    Post your desktop.

    The other screenshot I posted was of Talisman2 and I didn't really need the interface it provided, so I got Windowblinds5 and abt 30 themes to choose from, with no adaware to remove from theme packs. Latest desktop: Hitman 2 http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1662/wb5desktop2su.jpg
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    Post your desktop.

    I had StyleXP and had no problems with it, but I was tired of removing Accoona Toolbar installers and NewDot.net adware from their dnld themes... I then tried Windowblinds, but had issues with the taskbar not turning 3D. All other windows would, but... Anyhootz, now I have Talisman2 (active...
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    Nvidia 81x Drivers

    With dual core CPU, I found the 83.40's (WHQL) work well for me. They also dropped my core temps 2'C @ idle. http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?id=10
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    AGP6600GT vs AGP6800GS/AGP7800GS

    With this possibly being the last AGP card to be issued, if you're gonna spend any cash on another card, w/o going PCIe, might as well get the best there is, and save your cash for a Mobo/Gfx card next time. With the lower core speed of the 7800GS, it falls somewhere between a 6800GT and an...
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    Fastest AGP card?

    Ditto, Above. . . http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/319/ I can't see the worth in me upgrading(?) to the 7800GS, so I'll wait to replace Mobo / Gfx at once, and go PCIe.
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    Do "Registry Fixers" hurt more than they help?

    I use CCleaner two to three times a day and RegSeeker once a week, for the last 2 years with not one issue. Seems that if you know what it's cleaning and can recognize an entry that may be needed helps. Both of these also have backup capabilities, so I don't see why everyone hates 'em so much.
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    Active X controls in Firefox?

    You can install the IE View extension in FF, and set certain pages to load IE from within FF. https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=35&application=firefox
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    Microsoft's Dual Core hotfix is driving me nuts! Paypal to someone to help me..

    I got one driving game: NFSMW Black ed. and love it! And also Jedi Knights Acad. and Prince of Persia which I haven't played in a while. But yeah, I guess $500 in FPS makes me a fanatic. (sorry for hijackin' ya post, I'll stop here)
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    Microsoft's Dual Core hotfix is driving me nuts! Paypal to someone to help me..

    Ok, I ran for awhile w/o the hotfix, and dealt with setting affinity to certain games that required it. So I broke down and installed the "hotfix" from MS, and now, my CS:S steadily crashes the whole PC, no matter which core or both I set it to run on. before, w/o HF, I could set affinity and...
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    Need help fast!! (with Acronis True Image Software)

    I'm not sure how Anandtech will react to posting another forum's link, but here goes: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdis...=f018307314f4a9859f7eea8dab69a73f&f=65 This is the forum that Acronis uses as a link if you click on "web support / forums" for their software.
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    Paint.NET

    Paint.net does save as .tga, but that's not how to "totally" make an animated image for CS:S. When Paint.net says it's a ."paint.net" image, it's still a .tga, just labeled differently, don't worry there. .tga files used in CS:S are the transparent background sprays. You must create different...
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    Best FireFox Extension?

    NoScript, AdBlock Plus, Guru3D Quick Navigate, TabBrowser Extensions, TabPreView I love the control over what is displayed when and if I allow it. I'm always at Guru3D forums, and that thing saves a lot of time and clicks. http://ted.mielczarek.org/code/mozilla/tabpreview/
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    Spyware Help..

    Also, WebRoot's SpySweeper has an online scannner, that will locate most viri, and Asquared has a free version you can use to catch what AdAware might have missed. http://www.webroot.com/consumer/downloads/ http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/ Also, NOD32 has a trial version that does a...
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    X2 4400+ | Should I get a Zalman?

    I'm OC'd to 2.48GHz, and max temp (2xP95's) 52'C, amb. (case) max 41'C, which isn't worth $50 over stock kooling.
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    X2 4400+ | Should I get a Zalman?

    Since I run the Zalman 7 series, I can attest that it doesn't kool much better than the stock heatpipe HS/F, so if ya gonna spend any $, go for the 9500. I already had the 7 series from earlier CPU, and it only koolz abt 4-5 C' under stock at max loads.
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    Internet Problem

    If you know the complete directory/address of that file, you can use KillBox to remove it permanantly: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php Be sure it is a temp file, and not a sysytem file, because there's no turning back with KillBox.
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    Needed services for links in mail to open browser

    About a month ago, I reset some Windows services to either disable or manual, to relieve so many running processes. Now, for the last two weeks, I've noticed I can't click on a link in my ThunderBird mail client to open browser to view it. And last night, I had a notice that my Webroot...
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    NFS MW ...pretty much cheated me out of it

    I had one "bug" show up today, in a Milestone event, "knockout": I was second in last lap, passing a Police station, next to a bus stop, when I hit an invisible (car, truck, building?) <enter word here> I have no clue, but it was in the middle of the street, and about 10 ft wide, sparks flew...
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    defragging tools and registry tools...best ones?

    Another vote for CCleaner, I use it 4-5 times a day. Of course it pays to actually look at what it wil clean, to be positive you want certain files/entries removed, before you run it. It has a very detailed list: AV Logs, temp files, cookies, etc. If your PC failed to boot after using it...
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    Saitek Eclipse - people with it what do you think?

    That's the one I have, it doesn't have the laser cut, backlit keys. My keys, (and that one), have painted on letters,but you get the extra gamepad. (which sits in a drawer here.....)
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    HL2:CS lockups

    That doesn't mean you were banned, it was only giving a fair warning to anyone who enters any VAC secured server. That is the generic notice in any VAC server. Have you double checked your Firewall settings? Steam seems to be able to connect, since you're updated, but has CS been enabled?
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    Saitek Eclipse - people with it what do you think?

    The Eclipse has backlit keys, so that one, (@ gogamer) they changed the blue to red. Mine, the Gamer, has no backlit keys, only behind the keys are lit. (edges) I'll see if they'll sell me the keys so I can change mine.
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    Quick question on NF3 chipset

    Here's my take on this, if only a thought. If you plan on having your OS on a RAID (SATA) then the drivers must be present before OS is installed, hence, F6. I have my OS on an IDE, and I loaded all drivers from (mobo) CD after OS was running. So, yes, to second question of (any/all) IDE used...
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    3dmark05 scores?

    3DMark05 is major GFx oriented, so if your card is still stock, sure, it will seem low. A more "true" bench for CPU/RAM/Mobo/GFx (as a combo) would be 3DMark03, or Aquamark3. I only get 5732 in 3DM05, (@ 400/1100) so you got me beat already...
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    Processes Running

    I use Sysinternal's Process Explorer (freeware) and it does a much better job of identifying what process does what, and showing the "tree" from any given process: http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html As for what Processes are "needed" by Windows, it depends on many...
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    x2 hotfix

    Seems CS:S is the only game or appl. I have any problems with, (without HotFix) so I just set affinity for Steam, after it launches, which, when starting CS:S, it defaults to the same core as Steam. EZ 'nuff, I don't feel the need for the MS "fix". Can't wait for the XBox 360 service pack to...
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    What is a good tool that monitors CPU temperatures?

    MBM5 doesn't support my nF3 board, so it gives readings way off base, I use Speed Fan, which is within 2'C of BIOS
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    GPU idle and load temps

    BFG 6800GT/OC @ 400/1100 Zalman VF-700 Cu 34'C amb 52'C idle 70'C max CS:S 72'C max FEAR/Quake4
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    Computer Tweak

    http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu...cs/en-us/sys_srv_default_settings.mspx
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    x2 hotfix

    That's the driver, not the hotfix. From MS: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=896256
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    Saitek Eclipse - people with it what do you think?

    I have the Saitek Gamer's k/b, which is an Eclipse, (only silver in finish) with an added game pad, that attaches via 1394 plug to k/b, other words, same 104 key, board. No issues what so ever with multiple keys pressed, only once, but it was due to "hot keys" on my ctrl key, pushed 5x's inna...
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    Resetting Folder Options

    Nevermind, I found my answer, and here it is, in case someone else finds themselves in this predicament: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm
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    Resetting Folder Options

    Ok, I goofed: I was changing icons for Folders and such, and somehow, I set my folder options for file folders to something strange. When I double click a folder, it opens it with the search function. Also, it added more options to list than I need. Only File Folders, nothing else. I can still...
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    X2 4400 with 1 gb or X2 3800 with 2gb

    Well, I can't see why, (since you plan to OC), where the extra cost of the 4400 over the 3800 would be needed. The 3800 OC's well, and can achieve 4400 speed witout increasing Vcore, beyond that, they do very well to 2.6GHz+, with voltage increase and adequate cooling. Save the $$ and get the...
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    I need to capture video playing on screen...

    Try This: http://www.masternewmedia.org/2002/06/3...ping_tutorials_demo_and_help_files.htm
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    delete all traces of program?

    You will have to use the Search feature of Windows now, and search for: Norton, for all files left over, then run CCleaner: http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1077 and run all three tabs: Clean, Applications, and Issues Then, Open regedit, use the "find" function for Norton and...
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    my best at cable managment

    GigaByte Does, for one :( http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/drwngflies/SupportBracket.jpg But the SATAII connectors are near bottom.
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    Konfabulator users, looking for testers

    The one I have, uses SpeedFan for it's source of data, all you do is find which value in SpeedFan is your CPU temp, then config SpeedFan to log a that value, then it's read from the widget. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/drwngflies/CPUSPY_1.jpg Thanks anyway, I like yours over the last...
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    Having trouble putting together my new pc!

    Stand-offs are the small spacers behind the Mobo, where the attachment screws are located. They give an 'air' space behind the Mobo, so the contacts on the back don't touch the case wall.
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    Konfabulator users, looking for testers

    Yeah, That little difference didn't worry me at all, after all, it was only 1% of the total, in difference. And I had already changed the font when I took those screenies. No prob on the feed back, sorry I was neglecting my visits here, been kinda busy preparing for the Holiday weekend. Nice...