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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Want to downgrade to XP ..

    Want to downgrade to XP without having the hassle of wiping out the hard drive and backing everything up? I certainly do. Here is how... http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2287700,00.asp

    Started by PhenomWithCrossfire, 04-28-2008 02:11 PM
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    07-06-2009 06:57 PM Go to last post
  1. Question Asian characters not always displayed in browser

    I'm using Windows 7 and I've noticed in both IE and Firefox that Asian characters don't always display in my browser. For example, when I got to www.nissan.co.jp this is what I see However, when I start to navigate into the site, I start getting pages with random ASCII characters...

    Started by Mr. Apollo, Yesterday 08:58 AM
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  2. AutoCAD printer driver needed

    I am running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, with AutoCAD 2007, I am having probems finding the printer driver for AutoCAD 2007, the printer works with everything in Windows but when I look for the printer HP laserjet 8150 in AutoCAD plotter manager, it is not in the list. The printer used to work , but for...

    Started by sargpep, Yesterday 07:48 AM
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    Yesterday 08:07 AM Go to last post
  3. Question Old Win XP license

    Support for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) ended on July 13, 2010. Can I install my old copy of XP Pro on someone else computer as my license is not currently use. I did validate the install back then. Now running Win 7 Pro and very happy.

    Started by igiveup, 09-08-2010 07:10 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    Yesterday 08:05 AM Go to last post
  4. Angry Thunderbird 2.0.0.24, e-mails gone missing

    This problem just occurred recently. When I send e-mails from my webmail to my e-mail address it goes into the inbox. Some of these were immediately lost. When I send test messages from webmail, I do see these. When I run Tools/run filters on folders, the e-mails get lost...

    Started by camper226, 09-05-2010 01:51 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    09-06-2010 03:59 AM Go to last post
  5. Russian Virus

    One of our people was recently in Russia the company he did some work from gave him some files that they have said have a virus attached, none of any of the virus software seems to be able to find this virus, the file seems to change name. the names are below Here are the names of the viruses. ...

    Started by sargpep, 08-31-2010 04:51 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    09-03-2010 01:42 PM Go to last post
  6. PC to PS3

    I have a question. Is there any way to view my files on my PC by using my PS3? Or can I purchase a cord to attach my PC to my tv? Im new here so please bear with me. Thanks Andrew

    Started by killbearcamper, 08-30-2010 12:29 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    09-03-2010 11:50 AM Go to last post
  7. Question programs running in the back ground

    Hello, I want to know what I need running and what can be disablled. I am using Windows Vista.

    Started by negra, 09-02-2010 01:25 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    09-03-2010 05:02 AM Go to last post
  8. Question securing wireless internet

    HI, this might be a baby question but I need help. I can't secure my wireless connection. I am using windows vista...my router is a dlink. i have already been on the dlink site and set up passwords for the router but I do not know how to set up so that if someone wants to use my router it ask for a...

    Started by negra, 09-01-2010 10:12 AM
    • Replies: 7
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    09-02-2010 01:20 PM Go to last post
  9. slow computer

    hello everyone l am having a problem with my computer it started friday when l turn it on the little light just stays on telling me the computer is doing something and it stays like that and can't do anything with it when l try to do anything l just get the hour glass and it stays like l have...

    Started by tony23, 08-30-2010 06:44 AM
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    09-02-2010 08:47 AM Go to last post
  10. Photo Resizer

    Does anyone know of a free program that I can use to resize more than 1 photo at a time? Any help would be appreciated

    Started by sargpep, 08-31-2010 11:16 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-31-2010 01:16 PM Go to last post
  11. Adobe Flashplayer 10

    Anyone else having issues with Flashplayer 10 and Firefox. I ran into the issue this morning while on the Weathernetwork site. Two adds that I guess are Flash powered running on a sidebar locked up Firefox. I got a warning message that there was a script issue on the site but by the time I'd read...

    Started by spinner, 08-30-2010 06:22 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    08-30-2010 06:22 AM Go to last post
  12. Virtual PC 2007 - Locking a VHD File

    Hello, The company I work for distributes a VHD file with a WINXP image on it. We install it and configure it locally on each client that requires it. We are looking for a way to lock the image file so that it can only work on the assigned machine. In other words, we don’t want a user who...

    Started by simoesj007, 08-18-2010 12:13 PM
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    08-30-2010 04:07 AM Go to last post
  13. Starcraft 2

    Hello I have a gateway nv53 amd turion dual core mobile m500 2.20 ghz. Would this be good enough to pay starcraft? Thanks

    Started by rufusdog812, 08-27-2010 05:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-28-2010 05:15 AM Go to last post
  14. Phone calls using Gmail

    Google's new service allows you make calls to any phone using a Gmail account. No charge for calls to the U.S. or Canada. ( for now) Skype like, but no fuss. Quality was fine when I tried it. You'll need a Gmail account. You will also have to set your language preferences to "English...

    Started by frostyone, 08-27-2010 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-27-2010 04:10 PM Go to last post
  15. Question Free .avi player for Windows XP?

    Hi, Quick question... what do you recommend for playing .avi files on a windows XP system? Thanks in advance to all for your replies. :)

    Started by Paul Stanway Jr, 08-19-2010 08:40 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-27-2010 11:12 AM Go to last post
  16. Multiple instances of IE open in task manager

    Hi All, It seems that every time I run IE, multiple instances appear in my task manager. I have to manually select them and choose end process to close them. I don't have any IE windows open yet it still appears in my task manager. Any ideas as to how i can fix this problem? thanks

    Started by hbk2k1, 07-19-2010 07:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-25-2010 05:00 PM Go to last post
  17. Re: NTLDR

    My computer won't start it says NTLDR is missing........Press Ctrl t Alt t del ....I press these and nothing happens This new computer has never worked longer than 2 weeks.....I am just going to give it up to an experience....I am so fed up But was just wondering what this is Thanks...

    Started by sunny, 08-22-2010 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    08-25-2010 04:54 PM Go to last post
  18. Windows Home Server

    Has anybody here tried the Windows Home Server? Impressions?

    Started by spinner, 08-20-2010 08:45 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-21-2010 10:28 AM Go to last post
  19. HELP!!! Can corrupted DVD files be Retrieved?

    I'm an avid amateur photographer and before I moved to Win 7, I copied ~4 gigs of my best pics onto a DVD... Around 1,300 files altogether - representing approximately TWO YEARS worth of my pictures... Now when I go back to find them, I can only get about two dozen or so... IS THERE ANY...

    Started by Skyguy, 08-13-2010 10:03 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    08-19-2010 07:08 AM Go to last post
  20. virtual machine help

    hi i have a hp pavillion dv1000 notebook with 1.7ghz centrino and 512mb ram. when i go to setup virtual machine on windows 7 ultimate, it says an error has occured when assigning memory values. then it gives me the option to assign my own memory values. it says i can specify a value from 4mb...

    Started by jay-z, 08-06-2010 03:01 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 98
    08-13-2010 05:45 PM Go to last post

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