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    Proud New Mac Owner

    Hey everyone, I recently purchased my first Mac and so far, I love it. It is a Macbook Pro notebook. Any advice or recommendations will be much appreciated. The simplicity in using this laptop is incredible. I've only had this for almost a week so I can't say that I should have done this a long...
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    Please Help Me Re-Format?

    I am trying to re-format my system but I am having a problem for some reason. I tap the delete key to get into BIOS, I change the first boot to CD-Rom, put the Windows XP, Home disk in, save and exit to re-boot. My system just starts off the disk and when I click on my CD Rom drive in my...
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    New Computer Build

    OK, my buddy wants to build a new rig. I would like some advice on building a new system with a $2000 limit including a 24 inch monitor. Thanks in advance.
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    Windows Replacement

    I heard there was a new program out to replace Windows. Does anyone know the name of it or is this false information? Thanks in advance.
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    Winlogon.exe

    For the past two days I have been getting my zone alarm alert to allow or deny winlogon.exe to access the internet. I did not allow it because I am unsure if it is a virus or not. I know the winlogon file should only be in the Windows/System32 folder and I did a search and found the following...
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    Booting from CDROM

    Hey everyone, I am trying to boot from my CDROM. When I set it to do so in BIOS, everything is fine. When I restart, it says to hit any key to boot from CD. Normal.... But, my keyboard is a logitech cordless. Mouse also. when I hit enter or any other key for that matter, it's not being...
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    Booting from CDROM

    Hey everyone, I am trying to boot from my CDROM. When I set it to do so in BIOS, everything is fine. When I restart, it says to hit any key to boot from CD. Normal.... But, my keyboard is a logitech cordless. Mouse also. when I hit enter or any other key for that matter, it's not being...
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    Internet Explorer Error

    When I click on IE, I get an ieexplorer .exe-application error. I can not get on IE. Any suggestions as to what or why this error is occuring? the error reads, " The application failed to initialize properly (Oxc0000005). Click OK to terminate the application. I can click on my computer and...
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    Hide your IP Address

    Can anyone advise how to hide your IP address completely? There has to be a way to do it. There is a web site my wife uses and she has the option to vote for something. After she votes, the option to vote is then gone the next time she visits the page so I know the site records my IP address...
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    GFI LANguard Network Scanner

    Anyone ever heard about this? http://www.gfi.com/downloads/downloads.aspx?pid=LANSS&lid=1 Is it any good to test your computer's security? Please let me know? Thanks in advance.
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    Viewsonic VP191b

    When I start a game or movie on my computer, my screen pauses for a second and a window pops up that says "Digital" for a second. Is there any way to disable this? It's normal I guess but just a bit of a nuisance. I tried looking in my monitor menu options but can't seem to get it right. Thanks...
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    Best Temps??

    What are the best or normal temps my rig should be at. I have the Prescott so it runs a bit hotter. With my fans running at the lowest RPM, my temps are: CPU = 52.0 SYS = 43.0 PWM = 46.0 If I Turn my fan controls up to high my temps range from: CPU = 49.0 to 50.0 SYS = 40.0 to 41.0 PWM = 42.0 to...
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    Spyware Program conflicts

    Could anyone advise if a conflict could occur running Spybot S&D along with Spyware Blaster on my rig at the same time? I have all of the following and I'm just curious: Spybot S&D (I have the resident tea timer activated) Spyware Blaster Ad-Ware SE Personal Zone Alarm Firewall Windows XP...
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    Please Help???

    Can anyone please advise if abp480n5 is a driver used by Alcohol 120?
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    Operation Flashpoint

    I bought Operation Flashpoint when it first came out and love the game. I bought the gold upgrade too and love it even more. Any other war games out there that anyone has played like this one? These types are my favorite games. Thanks in advance.
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    Tyring to update my Flash Menu

    When I run live update, it says my version is too old to support it and brings me to the Abit live update page. Well, I downloaded the updated file but still get the same message. How can I update my current version so I can use my flash menu for live updates?
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    Overclocking

    What's the best setting to OC my machine. Please see below. My prescott runs hotter than normal as it is and I want to OC. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.... :D
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    Northbridge Chipset Cooling

    My northbridge chipset fan started making a funny noise yesterday and started slowing down also, setting off my high temperature alarm. I took the fan out and cleaned it and then said what the hell, and purchased a new one from ABIT for $11.00 including shipping. It comes with the adhesive tape...
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    Safely Remove Hardware Issue

    Hey guys. I went through two MP3 Players in six months. I have Windows XP and I've been told that you don't always have to safely remove hardware with XP but I always do anyway. When I load music on my MP3 Player, it's fine at first. Then in a week or so, I try to change music, following all...
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    Registry Problems??

    Okay I need some help again. When I boot-up my machine, it comes to the log-on screen as usual. When I click on my name and put in my password, I am now getting a message that says this: " Windows cannot load the selected profile but has logged you on with the default profile for the system...
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    Overheat Warning

    I'm asuming that the sound my computer was making was due to a possible overheating alert. It was two small tones that sounded like an old ambulance. I had the same sound a few months back and found a small wire keeping my MB fan from spinning. This time I opened up my machine and cleaned out...
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    Boot Up Probems

    My buddy is having trouble logging onto his machine. He is operating Windows 2000 Pro. When he logs on, it says there is an "Inaccessable_Boot_Device. I walked him through a system restore but it didn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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    Best Laptop Option?

    Can anyone advise what to do about a laptop? I know how to build a desk computer, and have previously buit my own, but is it possible to build a laptop? If not, what is the best laptop out there today. Not so much for gaming, but a wireless internet a generous hard drive and plenty of memory...
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    Restarting without a mouse

    I used to know how to shut down and restart the machine without using a mouse and by using some keys on the keyboard. Can anyone refresh my memory please?
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    CD, CDRW, and DVD Rom Connections

    I have a CD Rom drive, CDRW drive and a DVD drive all on one machine. Everything is hooked up except the CD Rom drive. I was wondering how to hook this drive up when I only have 2 IDE Connectors on my mother board. One is connected to 2 hard drives and the other to the CDRW and DVD drives. Any...
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    DVD+RW/-RW Drive Not Working

    I have a Pioneer DVD+RW/-RW Drive. I recently attempted to copy a movie of mine to see if it worked. I have never used it before this. I used a blank Maxell DVD-R Data/Video disc. The copied disk only plays on my computer. Not in my DVD player in the living room. Other copied movies play there...
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    Will a Zalman Heat sink fit on a A8V board??

    Will a Zalman Heat sink fit on a A8V board?? Thanks in advance
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    Best Water Cooling System???

    What is the best water cooling system out there today? I heard it is better to build your own. I'm just curious so I can install one on my system. Thanks in advance.
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    Having Some Trouble

    I am going to first tell you how I have things set up so you can try to help me out as best as you can. About a month ago, I put together my computer. I have a Lian Li mid-size case, an AI7 Abit Motherboard, Nvidia GeForce 6800 Video Card 128MB GDDR 256 bit, Antec 550W Power Supply, Intel...
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    Block Adware for Good

    Here's the deal. We all have adware, spyware, underwear :D , the whole package...... What I am looking for is something like Spybot or Spyware Blaster that can block the adware from my machine. Not just detect it. I run Adware SE daily and it finds some kind of adware and I delete it. I run...
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    Windows XP Pro Problem

    Okay, let's see if we can try and fix this one now. I just built my new computer about a week ago. I installed Windows XP Pro. I also have an Abit AI7 Motherboard and one of the USB port drivers needed to be installed. I went to the Abit site, www.abit-usa.com, amd downloaded the USB20_2.22...
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    Fan speeds

    On this new system I just built, I added a fan controler to the top slot on the case. It has 4 nobs that set from low to high to control the neon fans. My fans are 80X80X25 MM with a nominal speed of 2500 RPM and a max air flow of 32.11. Is it safe to run them on low most of the time? I'm not...
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    Safe to Overclock??

    Is it safe to overclock my Prescott Pentium 4/3.0E? Its temperature runs at about 49 - 50C. Any recommendations? Thanks for any help.
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    Logitech THX Z680 Speakers

    I just got the Logitech THX Certified Z-680 5.1 with 500 Watt Silver speakers. I am having two problems: Problem #1: My center speaker only works when I use 6Ch. Direct, and the PL2 Movie Effect. Overall, the speakers sound much better and cleaner using the Stereo x2 effect but the center...
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    Is this a good temperature??

    Okay, another stupid question here: I just built a new computer. I have a mid size Lian Li case with 4 acces fans(8cmx25) working. Two in and two out. My cpu temp is 50.0 C. Which is also 122.0 F. The sys temp is 39.0 C. Which is 102.2 F. Is this a good temp or is it running too hot? I...
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    Firewalls

    Are there any programs designed to run rwo or more firewalls together or will this cause a conflict between firewalls? I'm trying to get the best protection I can. I have an anti virus, adware blocker and a firewall now. Could there ever be "too much protection"? Thanks in advance
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    Ad-ware annoyance

    I ran Spybot on my computer and it found spyware called "DSO Exploit". I had it deleted and installed Spyware Blaster to prevent getting future adware and spyware. I ran the Spybot program again and it found te DSO Exploit file again. Anyone know how to delete this file permanantely and will it...
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