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Nvidia has released a new GeForce Beta driver for Windows 8. Version 306.02 adds support for the recently released GTX 660 Ti GPU, and TXAA film-style anti-aliasing to reduce temporal aliasing in games such as The Secret World. Nvidia Bumps Windows 8 Beta Driver to Version 306.02 : Read more

What high-end HSF will fit over 4 sticks of OCZ Reaper HPC's on a P5K Premium?? Anyone got a Asus P5k Premium with a Scythe Mugen/Infinity or a Thermalright Ultra Extreme etc??

Gaming on the go in bundled form. Two New Sony PS Vita Bundles Headed for Europe : Read more

Archived from groups: rec.audio.high-end (More info?) I'm looking for a nice entry-level high-end turntable for around $300-$500 to get as a high-school graduation present. $500 is pretty much the highest I can go, so a P3 or any other "if you can stretch you buget to..."'s are probably not...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) XP Pro v2002 SP2 "Change/Remove" button is missing for ALL installed programs. If I install a new program, it appears, but for all apps installed previously - it is gone. Any ideas how to fix? TIA mister no

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I'm running XP Pro and FireFox plus I'm on dial-up. It often happens that when I'm on-line on and reading an article I can see that "something" is being down/up-loaded. I have no idea what it is - which scares me quite...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I may have to replace a defective motherboard and OR the hard drive that has a registered installation of WinXp Pro. IF I only have to replace the MOBO, will XP give me a problem on seeing a new(although same...

Ok so I've been trying to get my OS loaded on my new build and I can't seem to get XP loaded because it says my HDD encounters an error and it cant be formatted/partioned to load windows... this is my first build and I'm about out of ideas. Everything turns on and loads fine. I have no problem...

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I was wondering how to make the start menu > programs list itself in alphabetical order. I know I can drag the folders around how I want, but this is a pain to do every time a new program is added. Any ideas that can...

The Circuit City site is now back online and selling electronics. Unfortunately, it’s not the same Circuit City we once knew. Circuit City is Back, Sorta : Read more

In addition to the Open webOS roadmap, HP is releasing legacy code from webOS 3.0.5 in a separate distribution. HP Releasing Additional Legacy webOS Source Code : Read more

A few cool gaming nuggets have surfaced today, including the official launch of the Wolfenstein website and the Runes of Magic MMORPG. PC Gaming News: Wolfenstein Website, More : Read more

Competitors at our Overdrive finals tweaked Intel's Core i7 through the weekend and achieved great results. But there was a dark horse in the race as well -- AMD's Phenom II. We Overclock Phenom II to 4.9GHz : Read more

PlayStation fans have been waiting for a PS3 price cut for a very long time. Could this be it? FYE Poster Advertises PS3 Price Cut : Read more

so i have an old HP laptop dv1000 series i think its actually a dv1310us - is it like 3-4 years old at least and it has always worked very well for me. well tonight i was typing up an email and it suddently just instantly shut off. it does not power back on no matter what i do. if i plug it...

Hi, This is my very first post here. I'm looking for a laptop with following specifications: ■light-weight, 2kg or less, portable design ■at least 2.0GHz, 2GB DDR; I'm multi tasker, open many tabs/windows simultanously ■10-13" screen size, don't care much about screen resolution ■don't care...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi, I installed Service Pack2 and now I can not open any folders on my desktop. I also can not open "My Computer". I can run programs and open files thru them but not directly. Any idea of what caused or how to...

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Boeing today said it is making good progress on delivering the first plane in October of 2008 and expects power one the first fully assembled "Dreamliner" in January. Boeing Plans To Power Up First 787 Jet At The End Of January : Read more

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) i need help to get rid of a html file that has attached itself over my desktop picture when u open properties it comes up with the following Protocol: File Protocol Type: HTML Document Connection: Not Encrypted...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I am using Wiindows XP Home Ed. Reently every time I open my Pictures it makes a copy of everything snd when I try to delete the copies it makes more copies. How do I get it to quit making copies?

A judge has thrown out a $30 million dollar lawsuit against MySpace that was filed by parents of a 13-year-old Austin girl that was molested by someone she met on the world's most popular social networking website. U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks ruled that MySpace was protected under the...

Hello, How to do configure a router to exchange packets with the switch to the workstation for a novice

So i am building a budget gaming pc for under $500... Yes I know under $500 what is this guy thinking! Well I will upgrade some of the parts by the end of the year, maybe a little later so first off let me start with my budget its $465, ok lets get started then! also dont factor in shipping as i...

i am using one router but it is not strong. can i use another router to make the signal songer?

Today's we're venturing into the world of mechanical-switch keyboards, which are oh-so-satisfying to use. We'll present five different models and offer an educational exploration of the technology. At the end of the day, these are all a pleasure to use. Five Mechanical-Switch Keyboards: Only...

Hello, I'm really a novice so forgive me. I have an older laptop that sat dormant for 2 years or so. nothing wrong. worked great but work gave me another to use. I could not login wtih password i had forgotten. I did not use password recovery. I backed up the system (programs, files) and...

In response to Intel's Celeron D 351, the latest Sempron 3400+ not only implements more cache memory, it features AMD64. Sounds good, but does it really make sense to choose it over an entry-level Athlon 64? A Dissatifying Compromise With AMD's 64 bit Sempron 3400+ : Read more

Last month, Nvidia launched its GeForce GTX 580, but we told you to hold off on buying it. A week ago, Nvidia launched GeForce GTX 570 and we again said "wait." AMD's Cayman was our impetus. Were Radeon HD 6970 and 6950 worth the wait? Read on for more! Radeon HD 6970 And 6950 Review: Is Cayman...

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For the first time ever, gamers are being treated to a reasonably priced platform enabling the best that AMD and Nvidia have to offer. Is Core i7 a gamer’s nirvana or does the processor serve up more of the same? Core i7: 4-Way CrossFire, 3-way SLI, Paradise? : Read more

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) We have XP media center 2005 set up so myself and my husband are administators and the 2 kids are limited access. A couple of questions. Is there a way I can have Firefox as my default browser and him Internet Explorer...

Sapphire unveils two processors on one PCB CrossFire-on-a-Stick : Read more

External hard drive systems with up to 250 GB are getting trendy. But they can hardly satisfy the urge for mobility, since they are usually heavy, and the cables and power supply take up an ungodly amount of room. We looked at three current hard drives based on the 2.5" format which promise...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) my pc some problem with internet.. i'm having dialup connection.. when i start it, for some time it runs well after some 10-15 minutes, it slows down and nothing come up.. it has been started from last week, i didn't install...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) With xp home apparently the disc is a boot disc. When do you need to use this boot disc. And as far as rescue discs are concerned why and when would these be needed. TIA Geof

Hello, i shut down my pc using the power botten and know wen i turn it on it doesnt load windows and keep restarting .its windows xp. what do i do

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Can I buy the xp home edition complete and install over the old operating system of xp home edition?

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