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Hi, 2nd post today about my lousy computer setup. I have a KT600-A AMD Motherboard Specs: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813135143#DetailSpecs[/url] and a AMD Athlon XP 2600+ Barton Specs: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103417#DetailSpecs[/url] On the motherboard, there is the option to set the jumpers for the CPU Frequency to 100, 133, 166, and 200 MHz. Which one …

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I recently bought a dynex keyboard (nothing fancy, just needed a keyboard) and my computer now will not boot past the COMPAQ logo at the beginning. If i unplug the keyboard and reboot, it boots properly, and i can then plug my keyboard in and it works fine. It is …

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i'm having a lot of trouble with search extender and hijackers that have completely obliterated my machine. could anyone help? now i know everyone uses hijack this so i got it, i don't understand any of it but here's the log it gave me (thank you to anyone who can …

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Dont you just hate a program that is supposed to protect you and repeatedly tries to access the internet even after you go in and specifically deny it access. My other firewall alerted me... No wonder they tell you to disable any other firewalls first... They want their SPYWARE to …

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I have an exchange server with three drives all NTFS. The OS was reloaded and now the other two drives show as unknown format. Is there a way to get back into those drives? Thank you for any help you can provide.

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Heres what i need. I play FPS's like BF1942. I have no computer. So i was thinking of buying some bundle from like compaq? and putting a new vid card and upgrading the ram. Is this a good idea? I was planning on the comp bundle to be around $500-600. …

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I got all my stuff in today and I took all day (just got done) to build it, and build it RIGHT. I have checked everything multiple times and apparently I am missing something because when I go to start up my computer it doesn't start. What I do: 1. …

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I have 3 computers 2 are administrators and the other is a user. I have 2 printers one on each of the administrator computers I want to share both printers to the users computer. I set it up with the admin account but when I switch to the users accounts …

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Hello, I do have the same problem of ABI Network Torjan Crunchie.. but i deleted the main file thru adware se i guess.. but its still there in the Control Panel add remove programs and it holds a 1.2 GB space.. god knows whats it using it for.. the problem …

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so i guess i need some help with this thing i dl HJT and i did that scan thing...here is what is says... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:39:08 PM, on 6/26/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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I have an old scanmaker e3 scanner (parallel port through some sort of SCSI interface). I seem to facing a strange problem - every time the machine boots up, it finds the scanner over and over again (usually up to 6 times). I want it find it once and be …

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Whenever I try to open anything in windows explorer, My computer, My documents, and any other folder, I recieve a SFG311E.DLL error and they immediately close. The only thing I can open on my windows explorer is internet explorer. I am running on windows ME. I have run multiple spyware …

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The complete and utter cynicism of an outfit spreading virusus, worms and spyware having the unmitigated gall to call itself "A Better Internet" just sickens me. Anyway, it has hit me badly (I think my daughter downloaded Aurora along with something called Limewire, a music program), and now my machine …

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hey guys, well recently i have been having problems with my pc. When i turn it on, theres an error msg that appears and says..."BOOT DISK FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER". I have asked my friends about this and they say its the hard drive that is totally …

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I can't get rid of this thing!! below is my Hijack log. ogfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:35:56 PM, on 5/25/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\Program …

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Would you run an AV on Linux or FreeBSD or Solaris, etc? Of course not, so why run one for NT which has at least the security capabilities of those other systems? The only systems that benefit from AVs are those with poor architecture that allows random processes unmitigated access, …

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I've been looking for an hour now, at tons of Internet Computer Help Forums, and cannot seem to find the answer to my simple question. [U][B]QUESTION:[/B][/U] [B]How hard is it, if at all possible, to remove the blur from large CRT monitors? [/B] I currently have a 19" CRT and …

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When I try to open Guild Wars, Warcraft, or Starcraft the screen is always filled with these strange blue lines. Sometimes they revert back to normal, but after about 30 seconds the screen has the blue lines again. I've tried updating my driver, but I've no luck. So if anyone …

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hello, i just bought a new labtop xp professinal and well i have dsl and the day i connected with dsl it went crazy with spywares and trojans.... i get the system shutdown.... aurora pop ups.. and the worstpart like whenever i start my computer in about 5 mins my …

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I have just spent considerable time getting rid or a range inbedded programs eg. yazifind.com. I thought that was the end of it now I have - AmberCasino.com. It just appears on my desk top. How do i get rid of it. This may help with the solution - Logfile …

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Hi All... I'm actually asking this question for a friend...they need to upgrade their OS to 10.5 in order to connect their DSL line. They are connected, in their office, to an older Mac with an 8.3 operating system. Their question is...if they make the upgrade, will they be able …

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hi i have an imac i am currently running os 9.1 and when i try to install the os x software my computer spits the disc out. i am thinking i only have a cd drive and not a dvd drive and that is what the disc is. what do …

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I need very explicit instructions! I keep getting an error message that says my start up disk is almost full. I am running a Mac OS X!! I'm so frustrated I could cry. tina [email]ciaobella@twmi.rr.com[/email]

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I have the ABI Network virus/trojan horse and I can't get rid of it completely. I have run Ewido in safe and reuglar mode, Ad-Aware 6.0, Spybot, MS AntiSpyware and Symntec to nocomplete avail. I have web links downloaded automatically, and I have pop up and new web pages open …

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I definitely have the dreaded aurora virus/disease in my computer. From reading this board I know I nned to download hijackthis program. Is there any special way to do this? I then post the log right? I am not very experienced in fixing problems related to computers. I appreciate the …

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Here's my HJ Log. Someone responded and told me I should reinstall everything. Is this true? Help is GREATLY appreciated. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:38:02 PM, on 6/23/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe …

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I have 2 critical problems that I need help with :o 1) Okay. I use Firefox as my main browser. I gave up on Internet Explorer after it kept redirecting every other website I entered into others. That used to be the extent of the problem. But now, I get …

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hello! i have this irritating message which goes " your windows is affectedw ith spyware virs and you must patch your PC to protect your system private info is acessed by ports -8080 and -3128.... You can patch your pc for free now and delete all spyware viruses. Click OK …

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Hello, I want to install my single user Norton antivirus 2005 in more than one computer. i have installed it in one computer and i need to install it in other computer too. is it possible ? ............if yes than plzz reply me soon.... thank you.........

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Hi, Hope someone can give me advise. Our desktop computer (XP Pro) was working fine then suddenly the monitor would go dark then back on, now it won't go on at all. A friend brought his monitor over (that he knew worked) and his wouldn't work on our system either. …

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Alright, I need some suggestions. I've recently upgraded my mobo to an ASUS A8V Deluxe, and Processor to an Athlon 64 3000+. I've had a Radeon 9800 PRO for awhile and the older system ran games without any problems until now. Additional relevant specs: 450W PSU (just upgraded) 512 Megs …

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I can not seem to access any of my fat32 hdd partitions. My computer is dual boot WindowsXP/Fedora Core 4. Xp sees alll the partions fine, but Fedora Core, nothing. My /mnt directory is empty, and I seem to remember some other Linux distro having an fdisk command which allowed …

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I've done a google search for how to install this, and none of the methods seem to work. I've tried installling it the normal way and $ linux32 sh et-linux-2.55.x86.run which didn't work also. Anyone out there get this running on a 64 bit linux OS that can help me? …

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I just installed XP on my computer (had win 2000, but viruses invaded so I decided to wipe it and get xp), and everything went fine when I installed it, but there is one problem. Whenever I open a window that can be scrolled (webpage), dragged around, or manipulated it …

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I've run Adaware & spybot, I deleted all tmp files on my harddrive while in safe mode, but alas the myway search bar is still in my "add/remove programs" list.. here is my log... any advice? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:40:01 AM, on 6/27/2005 Platform: Windows XP …

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[COLOR=DarkOrange]Someone please help me, is there any software that can fix this issue...[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]This started about 2 months ago, sometimes it works fine, sometimes it shuts down automatically every 0 - 20 minutes (this is week by week). (It usually happens as I use too much memory program.) I KNOW …

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Hello, there seems to be a virus in my system which cannot be deleted. It comes up under svchost2.exe or svchos1at.exe i think. AVG detects it as above, although sometimes it is called Trojan Horse Dialer. I think that the computer disconnects from the internet (as i am only on …

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Here is my HJT log. I do not know what I'm looking for, so I am posting here because I am in need of assistance. I don't know what to do after copying and pasting this log :\ Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:27:00 PM, on 6/25/2005 Platform: …

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Heya! I'm working on a friends computer and trying to get rid of "Only the Best" pop-ups and "Home Search Assistent", "Search Extender", and "Shopping Wizard". So far I've run CWShredder, About:Buster, HJThis, Ewido, and Microsoft AntiSpyware. I'm unable to run his Norton AV or the virus scanner at housecall.trendmicro.com. …

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Hello, Im using a Linksys NR041 router to share a cable internet connection. I have 2 computers on the router. Both computers run windows XP professional. one has service pack 1 the other has service pack 2. The problem I am having is, I can set up and host a …

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Hello! Hopefully someone can help me out here before I have to resort to paying an arm and a leg to have my computer fixed or buy a new one. I have a Dell Dimension 4300 with Windows ME installed. I had the hard drive completely cleaned out (EVERYTHING erased) …

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Hey I bought an ATI Radeon 9600XT 128MB graphics card back in November... I installed it on my moms PC and it worked just fine... I could run HL2 on halfway-full almost no problems (when I got another 512MB RAM it worked with no problems just a lil slow on …

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when i try to run msconfig it keeps saying windows cannot find msconfig check spelling etc etc. can anyone please help?

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I need your urgent hellp to figure out how i can correct these computer errors. I will be informal as much as i can to explain my situation. To start: I have a toshiba satellite 1400-s151 laptop which is 2-3 years old. It never gave me a problem like this...UNTIL …

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my comp is now way slower than before, i got some errors with i.explorer (msgsc.dll). the red light on my tower is always red(normaly its only red when the computer is working...) i scan my comp with ad-aware, spyware doctor, microsoft antispyware and many others. i deleted a couple but …

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Hi all, Im new here so be gentle :-) Im posting from the laptop thankfully but i have a desktop in the upstairs room that has a 160 gig harddrive so i tend to use that more than this. However, I usually leave it switched on all day every day, …

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hi i'm ted, my computer seems to have three different malware/adware bugs. one that seems to be popups only called "Aurora" an icon that repeatedly shows up and intermittent popups from "Party Poker" and a bug that minimizes the open window and can only be veiwed by changing programs via …

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Looks like I've stepped in some doo-doo somewhere while surfing. Suddenly a bunch of favorites I never placed there have appeared from out of nowhere. I can't get rid of them by any of the usual means either...they keep coming back whenever I click on "Favorites." Is there anyone who …

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First of all, sorry about talking my own problem in someone else thread. I didnt know. Now, here is as detailed as i can get with what's going on. My computer either restarts or shuts down by its self randomly anytime it feels like it. No pattern really, but it …

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