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As some of you might already know, I'm a huge simulations fan ... SimCity, The Sims, The Sims 2, etc. Well, I just bought a new computer a couple of days ago, and it's running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. I installed The Sims 2 and all of the expanion …

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Hi there not sure if i have posted this in the correct forum. I have a problem adding a reg key to another computer. It works fine on my computer but when i transfer the reg key via flash drive and put it onto the desktop it appears as if …

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Hi, I got an ext HDD recently which refuses to work with USB 1.1 ports (It worked on my friend's USB 2.0) although the product clearly says it's backward compatible. I was wondering whether it is essential to put the external HDD switch to master - i haven't got a …

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After an incredible amount of odd behavior from my computer, I had no choice but to reformat the thing yet again. Every time I do so, it only starts bugging up after another 6 months, presumably because of all the garbage sony loads with the recovery disk I can never …

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Hi, I am experiencing high CPU usage most of time, anywhere from 20% and higher. It uses 100% some of the time. On Task Manager, however, most processes have a CPU usage of 0% of it is very low, except System Idle Process (I know it's meant to be high). …

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Ive got a critical system error icon on my toolbar which isnt going away ive tried virus scans none of them get rid of it can anyone help me?

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Hey people! Not sure if anyone here can help me as this is a company laptop, but I had a lot of work to do over the holiday weekend and now I cannot even get to my desktop much less my email and work files. The last time my Dell …

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Every now and then I'll be gaming or surfing w/e. And I'll get the error "generic host process for win32 has encountered an error and needs to close". I've looked up alot of related threads and some people say to do this or that in services and that its related …

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Well lets take it from the top: Windows 2k server (updated and service packed) 15 work stations running 2k pro or xp Enterprise Resource Planning software (syteline) IntraNet resources Office Suite When trying to browse the lan I get the following error "No more connections can be made to this …

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I have recently started having display problems with my HP ze5500; up til then, it's been great. Now the display is getting really squirrelly. Have tried all of the suggestions from HP tech support. Before they will pick up for repair, they want me to do a system restore. First …

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Good morning, could use some assistance here....I have another variation of this problem - the 0x0000080 version. From what I have been able to determine online @ MS [URL]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330314[/URL] this is the result of a faulty install that updated my Win2000 MSVCRT.dll with the XP version.....a fatal mistake. Will not …

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How can I connect to an IP address of a computer that is behind a router, from outside of the network? My computer has its own network address 192.168.1.65 and my router has its own address, I need to know how to connect to my computer from outside also on …

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all i kno is that i get the blue screen with the following error: 0x0000007E ( 0xC0000005, 0x00000000, 0xF8AB651C, 0xF8AB6218) i tried starting normally, safe mode and nothing works. i need serious help!! :!: i have a Dell Inspiron 1150

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Well i've been having this error pop up and cut me off hte internet after about 5 minutes.. ive looked up alot of solutions and non have worked for me.. heres what i got from the error szAppName : svchost.exe szAppVer : 5.1.2600.2180 szModName : imon.dll szModVer : 2.51.30.0 offset …

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I am running a P4 2.4 Ghz system with 1GB of RDRAM on an Intel board co-branded with Gateway. It is a Gateway system from three years ago. Everything was running fine till the other night the screen went black and nothing came up. I have it on a UPS …

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I'm trying to make an mp3 cd using nero 6. I have a playlist of my favorite mp3s in the order i want them to be in. However, when I import them in to Nero, using the mp3 disc feature in nero 6, they are sorted in alphabetical order. There …

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Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice in implimenting security for an FTP server we will be hosting in house. What are the main problem areas?

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Hey. I want to reformat my computer. But was unable due to some files accidentally deleted.Is there any solutions?

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Can not find my ie toolbar tried all the regedit stuff and repairs that are posted with no luck. can anyone suggest anything wlse. Running 2000 pro Thanks

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I am trying to rebuild my computer and wipe everything out making it like it was when bought new. I think the way I'm doing it im just reinstalling the program and not erasing everything. What are the steps to rebuild the computer and reload the windows xp on the …

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How can I create an image or i guess a backup of XP with all the software i want already loaded on there and then deploy on many computers within a company? Thanks

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Hi all, I have been trying to set up Dual boot using two existing XP PRO and an existing 98SE operating systems on two existing harddrives. Xp is in 4 partition drive, (C),(D),(E),(F), and 98 is a single partition, (C). Xp is drive 0 and 98 is drive 1 Xp …

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Hi im new to this forum but i got a problem. i got my new hp pavilion dv 1000 with windows xp home edition. then i installed Mandriva and now window doesnt work. I put in the XP disk in and try to format it but when it came up …

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Hi, I bought a external hard drive recently and duly NTFS formatted it. Now, the problem is Win ME doesn't recognise it. Is it possible to partition the the external HDD into 2 such that one is FAT32 and the other NTFS? If so, would that allow me to use …

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Anyone know how to restrict write access so usb devices and cd/dvd drives become "read only" I imagine its in the restristry but i'm having a hard time find good articles with google. I'm not interested in buying additional software which is what all my searches seem to get. Thanks …

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Hi, new to the site. many thanks to this site, which got me threw my Hotmail Login problems. I tried it all, and nothing was working (tried resetting router, cleared cookies and files, registered the .dll files, etc). It wasn't until I was led to the MS troubleshooting website that …

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Hi, Unfortunately I am experiencing a rather awkward problem. When I have windows and programs open they do not appear in the task bar. Therefore to switch between programs i have ot enter the (Ctrl + Alt + Del) processing window to see whats open. i have looked on Microsofts …

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I have had a fairly stable install of Windrows XP for over a year now. I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever, until last night. I did nothing special, installed nothing new, but when I shut down my pc it went through all the normal steps but the power didn't …

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[COLOR=#000000]Desktop shortcuts and links are failing (flash on for a moment then off) also in emails. Links to programmes are OK.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]System restore won’t work. Tried several times.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]Absolutely clear Norton scan and have Stopzilla pop up and spyware stuff.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]Have been through merry hell to register on this site! …

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Hi Everyone, I cant see folder options in control panel. When I click the Folder Options Icon (folder icon with a red tick), nothing happens. Also when I open any folder, and go to Tools, I dont see "Options". I see the following three: Map Network drive Disconnect Network drive …

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