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    Video card sparking then heals itself

    For the symptoms you described I'd think you'd be able to see burn marks on some PCB somewhere to pinpoint the problem. Take a look at the video card again and inspect the rest of the gear. Take a good whiff of the PSU too. They give off a pretty good stench if they burned up.
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    ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 Drawing

    I'm in too.
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    Windows Update on SBS Server 2003???

    You still need to follow that link that slk32 posted. Skip number 1 since you already have SP1 but download and install the rest in the EXACT order in the document. The install procedure will tell you if it isn't needed. If not, move on to the next step. I've upgraded several SBS boxes using...
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    Digital Picture Frames

    I've been shopping around for these for a couple months now. I plan on buying one for the parents for christmas. From what I've gathered from user reviews. All of the Philips models come out on top.
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    Exchange + Setting up Palm Treo 700

    http://www.petri.co.il/configure_oma.htm That link should cover everything you need. Searching for "Exchange OMA" on Google will give you lots of other info if needed.
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    Time Clock Software

    ADP EZ Labor Manager It's web based so it can be used with any computer that has an internet connection. We liked the product enough that we converted payroll over to them as well. It simplified the entire payroll process. Payroll dept is very happy now. They are very competitive with small...
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    Windows Scripts

    VBScript or Powershell. Check out the Script Repository for lots of sample scripts to get you started. Script Repository I'm a little confused when you say "control visual settings". Can you give us a specific example of what you want to control? Books: If you're interested, I've purchased...
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    Vista Updates for the Un-networked

    AutoPatcher Download AutoPatcher for Vista and give him a CD. Very nice program that will only install the patches that aren't already there.
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    Laptop constantly retreiving same IP

    Since you're using this particular IP as a static assignment, have you made sure this IP isn't in the DHCP pool and/or reserved on the server?
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    VBScripting question

    You're pretty much on the right track. All you need to do is remove the array and its loop and make a string variable for the computer name referencing the InputBox. For the error correction, make sure it's defined right after the strComputer variable. Const wbemFlagReturnImmediately = &h10...
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    Trend Micro Officescan (Enterprise) question

    I believe the files that have a random name are the virus definitions the program uses.
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    VBScript question

    Well, my suggestion would be to use the true vbscript code for your operation. With the link I posted above, go to the Networking section, then Client Side Management, Configuring Network Settings, Assign a Static IP. That will be a nice start for your program.
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    VBScript question

    When using the InputBox you are assigning it a variable to use right from the get go. Here is an example to have it prompt you for the IP address: strIPAddress = InputBox("Enter the IP address to assign to the computer.", "Assign IP Address.") "strIPAddress" is the variable name which can be...
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    settle our office filesystem war

    This is a Microsoft sponsored test so take it for what its worth whatever that may be: Server 2003 NTFS vs Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1 ext3
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    Windows SBS 2k3 Monitoring & Reports

    Not as pretty as the SBS 2k3 reports but it gets the job done. It's another freebit from MS too. Windows Server 2003 Performance Advisor v2 The help file should have everything you need.
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    Core 2 Duo mobo with 2 ide slots?

    Asus P5W DH gets my vote. Intel 975X chipset.
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    Password Management

    My vote is for KeePass. http://sourceforge.net/projects/keepass/
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    Freeware Image Viewer for Commercial Use

    Google Picasa is a great app. Here is a link stating it is fine to use on multiple work PCs. The only restrictions seem to be very minimal. http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=19986&topic=1144
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    VB - Text Stream Object with late binding

    If you'd like more info, hit the link below. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/resources/qanda/jan05/hey0112.mspx
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    Card sold to me underclocked?

    Based on the clock speeds that you gave, you have a vanilla 9800, not a pro edition. Have you cracked open the case to verify they gave you the right part? I bet they gave you the vanilla, the only question is if they charged you accordingly. Regardless, if you're looking at new cards I say...
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    Viewsonic 22" in vertical format (hotdog, not hamburger!)

    If he has an Nvidia card look for a setting called NvRotate in the display settings. It will do what you ask. I'm not sure what the equivalent is for ATI atm but I'm sure they have something similar.
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    open office vs Microsoft office for power point apps

    IMO, since it's free I say try OpenOffice to see if it meets their needs. It has come a long way. Microsoft Office is the standard and is generally easier to use. Since it's for the kids they should qualify for the Student and Teacher edition which is well priced at $125 from Newegg. It...
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    Digital Camera: Compact

    Take a look at dcresource.com. I like his reviews. Here is a direct link to his reviews on the models you have listed. He hasn't reviewed the SD900 yet. The z850 review he mentions the 750 being pretty much the same camera. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd700-review/...
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    Bizarre MSN Messenger problem

    I would try blowing away her windows account/profile and create her a new user. Make sure to back up her My Docs, etc first though. I've seen too many goofy application issues related to profile problems and this sounds like one of them.
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    What are the best $100-170 speakers?

    If you're not a bass junkie and looking for amplified computer speakers then I'd easily suggest these: Swans M200 I've had them for over a year and I'm still in awe of the sound. Slightly more than you listed at $190.
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    Retail Sapphire 1900XTX $332 - $30MIR = $302

    IMO Hot cuz of price and low rebate amount. Rebate good for purchases from Newegg thru September 18th. While there have been some deals with HUGE rebates $100 or $150. With the release of the 1950, the 1900XTX hit a price point I can agree with and it isn't a rebate amount that makes me...
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    Is my UT-D dead?

    Reseat your processor. Four lights means system starting up, if it doesn't move to 3 lights where it detects your cpu, then there is your problem. Yes, I speak from experience, I have the board and went through the same problem/symptoms right after I mounted a waterblock. It moved something...
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    incremental backups...large 70gb folder

    SyncToy 1.2 The synchronize option only copies new and updated files. Very handy tool MS put out for free.
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    Corsair 2xCMS1024-3200C2 or TWINX2048-3200C2?

    While I only have 2 x 512, it does run at 1T and CAS2 just fine. I would point fingers at your motherboard quicker than I would the ram or processor if you can't hit it.
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    Does DFI Ultra-D support Corsair memory

    Two years strong with the PC in my sig.
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    Danger Den Maze4 on 6600s?

    I have a low profile Maze 4 on a 6600GT. It uses two holes to mount. Yes, it's a pretty good cooler which is why i popped a few extra bucks to get both sets of mounting hardware. I plan on getting a 1900XT in the near future.
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    PC won't turn on

    I would reseat all of the parts. I just had similar experience with my rig below while moving it into a new case and adding water. First it wouldn't boot because the waterblock mounting was a little rough and jiggled it just enough out of place. Reseat the processor, then it turned on. Then...
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    Couple of VOIP questions (including VOIP Hardware)

    Cool, have fun. I have one more thing to add. If you go the PC route, I'd imagine you already use some sort of IM client. MSN Messenger, or Google Talk, etc. I have used Google Talk's VoIP with great success. The point to point call quality was fantastic. The new Windows Live Messenger...
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    Couple of VOIP questions (including VOIP Hardware)

    Cool, have fun. I have one more thing to add. If you go the PC route, I'd imagine you already use some sort of IM client. MSN Messenger, or Google Talk, etc. I have used Google Talk's VoIP with great success. The point to point call quality was fantastic. The new Windows Live Messenger...
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    1Gb network connection suddenly running at 100Mb

    Is it a managed switch? If yes, when you forced negotiation on the NIC did you have it forced on the switch too? Depending on the switch model, you will probably be limited on the options for forcing gigabit on the switch. The HP Procurves that I'm using allow forcing gigabit, but sets Auto...
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    Couple of VOIP questions (including VOIP Hardware)

    I come from a callcenter background that used soft phones on the computer much like you mentioned. We had 800 stations at one point and nearly half were all old Celeron 500Mhz machines with a 128MB of RAM. They ran VOIP just fine. With current VOIP technology the call quality is right there...
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    12v conversion kit for Eheim pump?

    Here is a pump relay switch from Sidewinder: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/pureswkitv3.html
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    Make D5 / 655 Pump Quiet? or *gasp* SILENT!?!?!

    Keep the thread going El Rolio. I'm currently shopping around for parts and I want the quiet you're striving for too. As it sits I've only decided on the PA120.3 rad, and the Storm Rev 2 CPU block. I'm up in the air on the pump AC or DC. I'm leaning towards the D5/MCP655 at the moment. I'd...
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    Turning a PC on with a remote control

    I don't know if this works with only one remote, but it sounds like it's what you're looking for: http://www.svc.com/fp800bk.html For 5 or 6 bux extra they have a silver plate too. Since it's specifically made for PCs, I'd imagine installation would be a snap.
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