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I Just put a new computer together, well really my dad did all the work, so now I'm trying to install Windows XP Pro. The hard drive already has exsisting files and OS on it so I'm trying to wipe everything and install the new OS (I don't know if …

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OK this is what happened so far. I left my computer on while i went an watched a movie. During that time it went into stand by mode. When i came back i tried moving the mouse and got no response. The monitor stayed in stand by mode and no …

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Hello all, I work for a company that recently started rolling out Windows XP Pro. The PCs we are implementing are Dell white-box systems. The original PCs that were rolled out were built from scratch (ie: XP configured and all apps loaded). I am fairly new to the company and …

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Okay. This is my first post here, so be gentle :) Internet Explorer and Firefox don't work. Whenever I try to access a web page, FF shows a blank page with the tab title "(untitled)" and IE gives me a server not found message. Other programs, such as AIM, Ares, …

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I have a new computer with a 120g hard drive and a 20g hard drive as a slave. I also have 1 gig of memory. My question is this: In setting up partitions for my computer, is it ok to have just one partition or should I make several? For …

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I am running xp pro with sp2 on my home computer. I have a dsl and I am using a router with a built in firewal. My question is this, along with the router can i use the xp built-in firewall protection, or should I purchase a software firewall program. …

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HI I TRY EVERTING TO UNISTAL XP BOUT I CAN IF SOME ONE CAN HELP ME I REDY TRY TO GO ON SAFE MODE AND UNISTAL AND GO TO WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 AND OSUNIST.EXE BOUT I TING I HAVE A PROBLEM WET OSUNIST.EXE CAUSE I TRY TO RUN THE PROGRAME AND I …

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Running XP Pro on a pretty fast machine. Outlook express opens very slow. Even changing accounts while Outlook is open takes a very long time. Has anyone had this problem? I'm looking for an answer here before installing Windows Messenger and enabling Messenger Services to contact live support. I hate …

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I changed my explore.exe file along time ago, now I want to put the original file back. but I forgot how to change the file. 8( I have the backup file so I can change them. just need to know how to do it. I am running win 2000 pro.

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Is it possible to make Service pack cds for win2k and winxp to make installation of either of these operating systems quicker.If anyone knows a link to a "How to..." it would be really appreciated..thnx

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I have a Fujitsu Lifebook C notebook with XP (about 2 yrs old). I'm unable to install the svcpk2. Closed all startups and still can't get it to work. When the Windows startup logo comes up it goes to a blue screen for a second so I can only make …

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[COLOR=DarkGreen]i was messing with one of my computers and now its not turning on all the way. when i push the power button my it turns on, the keyboard turns on, i can pop out my cd drives, but thats it, my monitor stays black and its doesnt sound like …

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Hi all, I'm looking for some help. I'm in dire need of it. I'm trying to setup the computer I built. I cannot get the windows XP CD to setup properly. Here are my specs... Athlon 64 3500+ w/ Zalman 7000a heatsink (& arctic silver) Asus K8V Deluxe SLI 939 …

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I was trying to erase the forms in xp's auto complete but it never does, the hour glass just keeps going and when I try to x out it says program not responding please help.

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i woz just wondering if u could change the taskbar color of XP from the 3 colors into lyk orange or sumthing eg. if u take a screenshot of the desktop and then paste it into Paint and then go ctrl+I (invert colors) it looks cool (+if u do it …

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It has been a long time since my programming days and I have forgotten a few of the symbols used in declaring variables. I remember that to declare a string variable, attaching the dollar sign ($) does this. Also the exclamation (!) denotes an integer. Can anyone please refresh my …

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Hey folks: Any ideas why i cant get my screensaver to work normally? It will work when i rightclick properties screensaver and preview, but no matter what time i set, and no matter how still the mouse is, the screensaver never comes on. Im running windows XP PRO. Thanks

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[B]AMD athlon 2400+ 512 mb RAM Nvida geForce 4 Ti 4200 8x 128mb windows XP SP2 asus A7V8X motherboard [/B] my screen keeps randomly blacking out for 1-3 seconds. everything on the screen freezes for 1-2 secs followed by blackness for -2-3 secs it seems to be software related because …

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My mom is having trouble getting onto her Personal Kent State page so she can't work from home. I am at BGSU and it's hard for me to help her over the phone. So I was hoping for a quick solution here. The page works fine for me and others …

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I'm running Win XP SP2. On a regular basis the system runs at 100%. I've been able to identify a Process called Sect Up Free.EXE which often runs in multiple copies. Each of them deviding 100% of the CPU. I'm able to end the processes and then everything goes back …

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Ok, this should be the last question I have about completing my new computer system. I have a 160GB ATA drive in my current HP system. It does not have an OS on it and is used for storage and programs only. Should I uninstall all the programs that are …

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Vendor:Tracking Cookie Category:Data Miner Object Type:IECache Entry Description:This cookie is known to collect information that may be used either for targeted advertising, or tracking users across a particular website, such as page views or ad click-thrus. How do I TOTALLY GET RID OF THIS?

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Hi Not sure if its you I need to speak to about this but its worth ago as I have been trying to sort this problem for weeks. I have just installed a wireless network with 1 desktop & one laptop; I also have the belkin ADSL/wireless router. The problem …

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Hi, I will be installing windows xp on a new Maxtor SATA drive. I know that it is usually necessary to install SATA drivers before installing WinXP on this type of drive. I have the motherboard's CD but am unsure which drivers I will need to put on a floppy. …

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[FONT=Georgia]I'm really going crazy here and could use some advice. Running XP Home edition, installed McAfee security suite including virus scan, firewall, spam killer etc., and consequently can't browse using My Computer or Explorer. Just receive the 'Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close' error message. Error …

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Is there any good antivirus program that can run on my win 2003 server .. I downloaded Antivir but it says that it'll not run on a server. Any free one or something like that??

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I have Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows 98 Second Edition on my computer. When I start my computer up, I am asked if I want to start either "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition", or "Microsoft Windows" (Windows 98). It would make more sense to me to …

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Object Moved This document may be found here ??? when displaying pages at times? This comes on a pretty frequent basis., wondering what I could change SAFELY to avoid it., also SOME pages after going from a home to sub page, I get a dns error occasionally. I have DSL., …

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