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    Best graphics card videoediting

    which graphic card is the best for editing video for Television quaility..the- AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics Card of theevga-NvidiageforceGT series?
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    WmiApRpl (WmiApRpl) failed

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I am getting these error messages in XP Pro Error log: "The performance counter name string value in the registry is incorrectly formatted. The bogus string is 3920, the bogus index value is the first DWORD in...
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    VTX3D RADEON HD 7770 GAMING PERFOMANCE

    I just made a small research and i found that this gpu is able to play the most of the new games at medium to high resolution with at least 25 fps.Im wondering if my rig is able to run games like bf3 or far cry 3 LoL DOTA 2 etc.So please make some thoughts and express them. I have win 8 64bit...
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    I can't delet a file or see the properties?

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) in Explorer when i want to delet a file or see the properties, explorer hang .. i must kill the exploere in task manager. i see in task manager prosess that Drwatson . I don't know why i can#t delet the file. when i want to...
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    GTX 670 or 7970 HD

    Im currently looking at this 2 cards for triple monitor setup. Which one do you recommend? Also the size of the monitors that go great on them. The card cant go over $600 and the monitors Im willing to go 400 top. Thanks! Im confused on the resolution that the cards can support. :S
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    Windows XP file encryption...Help Please!!

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi, I had an install of Windows XP Pro on a hard disk with 2 partitions. In various places, I had some of my documents encrypted using Windows. (When you right click on a file, select Properties, Advanced, Encrypt...
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    25charaterproductkey

    Hello, i upgraded from windows vista to windows 7 first i downloaded online it took days to upgrade which used up my gbytes att gave me a credit and i purchased the software from microsoft they sent me two cds this was in 2010 i no longer have the dissc and windows is requesting i put in a...
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    Folder list in left pane when using open or save dialogue

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) On XP Pro I used to have it set up so that when I opened or saved a file (regardless of the program being used) it would show the folder list on the left side of the open/save file window (like in Windows Explorer when you do...
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    Removal of Windows Messenger

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) Is it possible to remove or disable Windows Messenger If not Is it possible to prevent it loading with Outlook and OE I would like to retain Msn Messenger which only loads on demand Regards TIA
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    Can I add Adaptec 320 drivers to a slipstreamed installati..

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I have slipstreamed SP2 with the Windows XP Pro installation files and created a CD that works like a dream. However, I have changed my Adaptec 29160 card to an Adaptec 29320 card and find that the drivers for the new...
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    Gpu gives up when I start game

    I have a GTX570 which has run finew for over a year. All of sudden it starts giving me problems, failing to post, crashing in games etc. Local tech tells me its a GPU issue. Replace GPU for a Radeon 7870. Works fine for a couple of days then as soon as I remove the GPU to test the returned 570...
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    Call of Duty: Ghosts artifacting?

    Hello everyone. I bought COD:Ghosts and have been experiencing artifacts from day 1. All my other games are running great so i don't think its my graphics card. Here is my setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20R19 Here is some pics of the artifacts...
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    Character set problem

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I have a P4 Windows XP system (English, UK) with SP2. Problem: In most - but not all - programs when I try to insert an accented letter 'e' (e-acute), an inverted N with an accent mark on top is displayed instead. I use a...
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    Windows7 ultimate 64 bits

    Hello,can i change my windows7 ultimate 32 bits to 64 bits
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    How much memory

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) How much memory is ideal for Windows XP Professional? Some people say 512mb, and others say 1028mb. If you had your choice, how much would you use?
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    Can i add an old gpu into my current motherboard along with my new on

    hello, i just got a radeon 7870, i also bought a dvi to vga converter for my second monitor. i plugged the converter to the right dvi plug and i am getting video but whenever there are any type of fast motions on the screen it starts to distort or the object literally disappears until it stops...
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    new Hard drive

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I just install a new hard drive..Seagate 200gb....how do you format this harddrive...as when i did it...it turn into a dynamic disk....unable to make partition in this harddrive...is there nay programs to format new hard...
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    Dell how do i find graphics in delln5010

    Hello, how do i find graphics prop erty
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    How to allow user permissions over system folders

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi We are running an old'ish application which was originally written to use windows 2000 pro with a FAT32 hard disc. We are now trying to upgrade the workstations to windowsXP with NTFS hard disc. This has posed a...
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    reinstal xp pro.

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) i would like to know if you can reinstal xp pro. without a disc
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    File Date and Time Questions

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) When I download a file from an FTP server to my desktop, I was expecting the file creation date to change to the current date and time of my system. It doesn't. It keeps the same creation date and time that it had on the...
  22. Essej Sniggoc

    If you have an Intel CPU, should you use Nvidia GPUs?

    I'm a big fan of the Radeon series; however, this is my first Intel build. Are there any advantages from using a NVIDIA card over a Radeon card on an Intel system?
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    Can't view movie files in Media Player from web links.

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) All of a sudden I cannot view any movie files when I click on any video/movie link on any webpage. The page, instead of loading to Media Player, goes directly to a "The page cannot be displayed" page. I can copy the...
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    How to build a gaming computer, and what to buy to build it.

    How to build a gaming computer and what to buy to build it. I have no experience with building computers so I have no idea what I need or how to build it. These are the components I've been looking into, please help. -MSI R7870-2GD5T/OC Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express...
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    FYI 8400 memory

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Hi, I just got a xmas gift of 1 gig of dell ram. Installed it on my new 8400 3.4 1 gig ram Dim.Now its two gigs I noticed a hefty improvement. Work with a lot of graphics and web design programs. Just a heads up in case someone was...
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    Vista64 to7-32 to7-64

    hi i bought a used computer that had vista 64 bit and the previous owner upgraded to w7 32 bit. I have the discs can i , and should i.. install w7 64 bit? I have only had the computer about a month so a total wipe is ok. It has 8 gigs of ram and i don't think the 32bit is using it all. Are...
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    Asus VS Series Monitor: .6 besel inclusion or screen itself?

    ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174 Is the .6 noticable or did they just measure it from besel to besel? Thanks :D
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    Bios chassis temp

    hello, i am not sure if this is the right place for this but when I control my fan speed from the motherboard (ASUS m5a97 pro) it shows a higher and lower temp. the lower temp is locked at 40'C the default for the higher temp it 70'C. On the side of the screen it explains it a bit and says that...
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    4.0Ghz on air? (build)

    Hey there, planning to build a new system this Christmas currently running S754 3000+ /w 7900gt. I was wondering if it's possible to do 4.0Ghz on air with a Q6700? I've 'heard' of people saying it's possible but not sure, or maybe you just have to get really lucky? Anyway here's the build: Intel...
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    MSN Messenger & IE History

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) Hi all, I have a really annoying problem. When I try and clear the IE history (via Tools >> Options >> Clear History) it won't work. I have narrowed it down to this: When MSN Messenger is logged in, I cant clear the...
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    windows messenger audio....router

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) hwo do i get windows messenger audio to work behind a router.... i looked in the help section for microsoft but that couldn't help me.... anyway know a way around it?? D.
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    Which card should i go for

    Im looking for a card around £100. Ive been looking in to the 7790 series of cards and was wondering which company makes this card the best and is it worth getting the 2gb version ? Asus...
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    My monitor and a hdmi port

    before i built my new computer (this one right now) i used duel monitors however afterward when i got my new graphic card it had only one dvi port and the other port was a hdmi port. my graphic card is the Sapphire ATI HD7770 1GB GDDR5 2MDP/HDMI, i think :) anyways i brought a dvi to hdmi...
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    Computer crashes

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi my PC crashes whenever i try to do graphically emanding tasks i.e. play games etc. or if i run Windows XP over a prolonged period of time. Once it crashes i get a blue screen and the error message is: ***STOP...
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    *PC Won't Keep Time Dispite New Battery

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) The laptop I'm working on wasn't keeping time. I checked the cmos battery and it was almost dead. I bought a new one and it tested perfect. Why could it be that the time still isn't being kept when I reboot. It still...
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    Upgrading -- any need for XP Pro over XP Home Edition?

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I have an opportunity for a cheap upgrade to Photoshop CS, which unfortunately won't run on my WindowsMe machine. So additionally I'd have to buy a Windows XP upgrade, and the ~$100 price difference for Pro might push this...
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    How to format a write protected Micro SD card?

    helo sir hep me now sowing windows was unable to complete the format
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    /* *** 2 wired/wireless routers, one network with file sharing HOW?? *** */

    I have two routers. Router 1 is wireless, connected to the cable modem and has 3 computers connected by wire. Router 2 is wireless, connected to the first router by wire and has 2 computers connected by wire. I want to be able to use both routers wirelessly and share files between the 5 wired...
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    Favorites

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) How would I change the location of the Favorites folder for Internet Explorer to the My Documents folder of each user in a domain enviornment? Currently network users' My Documents maps to their respective network...
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    Internet Time Synch

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I try three time server, time.windows.com, time.nist.gov and one in the UK. I always get an error occurred when trying to synch with... Anyone else get this and what could be the cause? Could it be my firewall Zone Alarm...