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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) XP Pro SP1 From out of nowhere, I see about 700 files in my users documents&settings recent folder.... The names are strange and undecipherable....dates from the past and well into the future.... When I try to...

Hi! I brought a shaver with me to the States from Europe. I know I need some type of converter for it to work well and not blow up etc, but I have no idea about voltage, watts, hz and mah, so I don't know what to buy. This is a picture of my cord...

I need to know exactly what I need, and what I need to do to connect my laptop to my hdmi. I have tried two different cables with no luck. Please help. Jacob

Hello! I've been having this weird issue where my entire computer lags up for a second or two and then continues like normally, it only seems to be doing it when I'm watching videos. I'm not sure if fullscreen or not affects it, I'll will try that later. I started having these freezes about...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain,microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment (More info?) Hi all How to get current user name (name of the user that logged on) from process that...

My computer crashed and will be away for repair for like 4 weeks I expect. Got a deadline in 9 weeks and 8 of those weeks was for rendering on my current DEAD rig. So as you might have calculated.. I wont make it. I need Help. I need max power for the buck, as ussual;) Primary focus, is...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) I helped a friend install a new XP Home. Their bratty teenager hijacked the machine and made herself the administrator. She won't give up the password. Is a new install the only way around this? How do I set her...

I am looking into building a new Gaming/Everyday PC. The last build I did was over 8 years ago, so it has been a while and I am a little out of the loop on current tech. I have been using my laptop for gaming, but it has finally started giving up and overheating. I think it is time for a new PC...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) im the administrator on my pc but i've forgotten my password i can get into my sons accounts but its a limited account and so i cant alter my account at all. Is there any way of getting back into my account...

CPU: i5 3570k GPU: HD 7950 MOBO: AsRock Z77 Extreme 4 RAM: 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1600 CASE: Xigmatek Asgard II Black ATX Mid Tower Case PSU: Corsair TX550M Enthusiast Series TX 550W SSD: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5 inch SATA Solid State Drive Should i change anything and do i need to get...

I have run all the factory on-board diagnostics without any errors. There are no errors on the CPU diagnostics. All lights, switches, and solenoids seem to work fine. When I power the game on, it always shows "4" in the credits and "0" in the match area. Toggling it off/on - off/on puts it...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) my antivirus live update has expired (Norton 2004)i,ve had no problems so far and would like to continue using it, do i have to buy 2005 or can i update 2004? Also is my pc still covered as it does a virus scan once...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Without knowing i have installed windows xp 4 times in my little 20 gb hardrive,wasting precious disk space. How can i erase all and keep just one windows xp in the disk? Please help ...

I am going to start building a new rig in about 3 months though I will start getting some parts together soon. For a while I was going to go with the Antec 1200 but finally decided that what I really wanted was the Cooler Master HAF 932 both because I love the case and that it allows E-ATX...

Hello, why is no on off switch on toasters. OFF is the button they need rather than pulling the plug out , the settings are always useless , only good if your toasting the same thing over and over again

Would you consider yourself an audiophile?

hey all, just looking at replacing a DVD drive in on of my xbox's. i have found one online for a good price.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150600502611&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT, ..but all the ones i look at say they need to be flashed. is this just a mod, or must it...

Hello, I bought my tv a little over a month ago and now it goes off every 3-5 minutes, just the picture, the sound is fine. I tried taking it back to the best buy we bought it from and they won't help at all, (still have receipt and box). Is this a problem I can fix or can you help pleas. I...

Hello, What is HDMI 1.4?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Hi all - XP Pro w/SP2 While I've had XP installed for a while, I just recently had time to really start using it. So, I transferred my files from my W2K drive using the XP Files transfer Wizard method. However, I still...

My disk is write protected, I cannot copy files to it. How can I remove the write protection?

Im building a $500 budget gaming PC and i think its is looking good. i'm about to buy it and i just wanted some opinions. are there any better parts for the money. Will it be able to run games like Crysis 3 and Battlefeild 3 on medium to high settings. I don't want you too look at all the parts...

I thought my SSD was running abit on the slow side so I made a full reinstall of Windows 7 on my SSD. Immediately ran AS SSD benchmark once Windows booted up. This is the results. The write speed seemed slow to me, but no errors were found. Right now, I am only utilising 23.7GB out of the...

problem sound noise Altec Lansing Multimedia Computer speaker System

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) What is this & should I allow it internet access when requested? I looked it up on google, still do not understand. Thanks, Marsha

I have 2 great sounding/ fisher studio standard series ST-440 Speakers in good condition just wanted know the value if I decide to sell on ebay: my email is jmcgheejohn@aol.com

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hello, Im getting a new computer today with Windows XP Professional eddition. Ive been running Windows systems since 3.1, and most of my expierence is with Windows 98se which I know that system in and out and like...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Does Windows XP Professional support DVD-RW Recording? I've been trying to record something to my DVD-RW, but it says that the cd I've inserted is not recordable. Can someone help me? Nero also don't work...

Hello, im trying to copy files from my old laptop harddrive to a new harddrive using a sata enclosure .when i plug it in to the laptop it dings like it recognizes it the red light stays on, the harddrive is running. it shows up in windows explorer its reading it but it pops up saying windows...

Hi everyone!! I am confused between the two.Never having used a wireless gamepad I am a bit worried about it's performance,battery life and it's overall life.I just play FIFA and nothing else ,please help.

Simple question, yet not many people seem to know the root of their disdain for Apple products. Maybe this poll can shed some light? I'd be interesting to see what other people thinking in this regard. I know I don't like Apple products because 1)The OS on their computers is not compatible...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) My computer cannot go into the standby mode because of a conflict with my keyboard. I have used the same keyboard since I got this computer, why this all of a sudden? Please respond.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) When I bought my last computer, on initial setup it came up with a screen that said something like "Choose which of these options makes the screen most legible." I tried various choices, which made only a rather subtle...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Hi, I just downloaded the SP2 file "WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe" from the microsoft site, and was wondering if I should just burn this to a CD or "extract" it to a CD, and if so, what file gets it started, there is no...

Hi. Iwe been looking for a new monitor that is Full HD. It should be either 22"-24" So far i have been looking at the BenQ E2200HD and the ViewSonic vx2260wm, they are both cheap, Full HD, and use less than 45 watts which is a major plus here as it is of the grid. Any sugestions for a good...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) For some reason all of a sudden when I try to ping anything in command prompt, either on the internet or local network, I receive a bunch of illegible symbols in the command prompt screen and a pop-up error message that...

Got redraw problems on desktop [ if i move a folder i need to hit refresh afterwards to clean screen] and in games E.G. FEAR or Jerico 3D objects are rendered as bunches of triangles -a different view indeed- . System is :a Asus K8V-X MB, Radeon x1600Pro card , 1GB Ram, with BIOS upgraded...

I have an old p4 based TH7ii raid mother board that was part of a system I had built back in 2002. I would like to buy a new power supply for my computer and get a 7600gt - 7900gs 4x AGP video card. The problem is that the TH7ii requires an 6 pin Aux connector to help power the p4. These...

Hi I have just purchased a15.6 tv/dvd player which has a USB connection can I record tv programmes to the flash drive if so how many hours to 16gb flash drive

Hello, I have a question. Im applying arctic silver 5 to a core duo E8500 with the stock, because the cooler is circular at the bottom is it best just to apply a thing line from top to bottom on the cpu so the paste only goes on to the circle of the cooler. Would covering the whole cpu be a...