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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi, I had a 40gb HD splitted in C and D. C contained windows and D was for downloads and data, etc. I installed a new 200gb HD, but when i tried to copy the content of my D drive into C or the new HD with windows it...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) A friend thought he would do me a 'favour' whilst fixing my PC by installing a pirate copy of XP Pro over my original version of XP Home & SP1. Can I revert to Home without losing programs/documents installed...

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i recently put together my new pc and was wondering why it wont connect to the internet. the computer is directly connected to the router but when i trouble shoot it says i need to download the driver for the network adapter but i cant do that because i dont have internet connection

Hi this is a picture of my motherboard http://www.manualslib.com/manual/1221/Acer-Aspire-M3910-G.html?page=60#manual I currently have a Ge force 315 which is terrible and I am looking at upgrading it with this...

Hi Guys/Gals I am trying to setup a lan at my place between 2 pcs. I have got 1 main PC and other secondary pc which i use sometime for taking backups. my setup configuration is secondary pc temporarily connected to main pc by crosswire cat5 cable (2meter in length). ADSL cat5 cable...

I'm building a PC with pcpartpicker.com I found a Intel Core i5-3350P Ivy Bridge and at $179, I can't pass it up. However, the best MOBO I can find that fits my budget is an ASUS P8H61-M LX3. It says UEFI BIOS does that mean I don't have to do something with the MOBO to make it compatible? If...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) Hello - I have a laptop and a desktop computer, both running XP professional. The desktop is pretty current - AGP 8x and the laptop has a hardwired 4x AGP card. Neither, however, has an AGP apperature size setitng in the...

Hell Everyone, First I would like to put my system specs high level: Microsoft 7 Professional 64-bit Intel Core i7 2600K @ 3.4GHz Sandy Bridge Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe Hard Drive: 236GB Samsung SSD 840 Pro - Only hard drives attached Ok this issue has a bunch of my coworkers stumped and...

Purchased a Windows 7 64 bit Professional (academic). I have been originally using a Windows 7. However, the HDD had been giving me fits and has currently died. I'm not unable to activate my upgrade key since my new HDD does not have an old version of Windows to upgrade from. What should I do?

Computer for TV interface for XP - looking for a better way to use my computer on my TV? So I'm looking for a better way to browse, watch, listen through my computer on my TV using XP. I have an Apple TV, Wii, laptops, iPad already. This computer, and TV in particular, are for a rarely used...

Hello, In mid-December I built my first computer! It has a i7-3930k on a asus rampage iv extreme. It will run idle at around 30 degrees, maybe into the 40s when playing games for a bit. But then I got the idea of overclocking the CPU, well because the motherboard is "Built for extreme...

Ok, I'm looking into building a new PC. I've done this in the past, but this one is different. This is more of a budget computer. I will be gaming and doing limited video editing on it. I want to be able to play any game on at least medium settings. My max budget is about $600. (I can probably...

My laptop has problems. About a month ago, I noticed that my HP Pavilion 15 'sleekbook' Windows 8 laptop was slowing down and hanging quite frequently. Noticing a high disk usage by "System" on the task manager, I immediately googled for a solution and came upon a few. Disabling the paging...

I am building a Windows Server Essentials 2012 machine for my dad’s office. Its intended use is backup of network client data as well as handling of our accounting software. This is my first time working with a server, so I’ll need some help to get it right. I’m planning a RAID setup, obviously...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Hi would like to wish you a happy new year. now down to the problem in outlook express when I create a new message and wish to add a picture, I go to insert - file attachment- up comes my docs - my pictures but cannot get...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have a new computer(XP) and I am trying to transfer files from the old (Windows 98) computer. connected by a serial cable. I made a wizard disk and ran it on the old computer. With the message "please wait while wizard...

Hello, I just completed a new build and all my parts are fresh from the store. Everything has been running wonderfully until the other night. I currently have a Samsung SSD, which is loaded with Windows 7 and applications. I also have a Seagate Barracuda 500GB HDD for storage. My system...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I would beloved patriot to make word my default program. i use openorg at the moment but it is not reconised by others promam i' m working with.I can't either transfer my openorg documents into word

please help anyone need drivers for ethernet win7 pcg 71314L THANKS SO MUCH

HI - I am trying to troubleshoot the connection on my PC. I'm semi-savvy with this stuff but not totally so i'll explain the problem and what i've done so far to t/s. I have a Linksys wireless router with a couple LAN connections (that work fine) and a secured wireless network. I can get to...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.nintendo (More info?) New up and coming UK based import video game retailer is now online. check out our great low prices. All UK order include free P&P. Checko our cheap prices on Gamecube, PS2, and PSP software and accessories. We will be moveing to a...

I am trying to currently overclock my graphics card, the Gigabyte Windforce 2x, (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125438) and i'm having this weird problem. I am using MSI Afterburner to overclock it and Furmark. The stock clock speed and memory speed on this GPU is 941...

Hey guys need a bit of help here clarifying a few points after doing some extensive searching. My current system is 3 years old and has the following specs. Intel I7-930 6 gigs of ram Radeon HD 5770 Now Im planning on doing a 2 stage upgrade, first now and the next in six months. ATM my GPU...

My 290X is making a nasty "seek" type of sound. It certainly doesn't sound normal. It is also performing poorly and doing a half-assed crash to a black screen where audio is still going but kb/m are unresponsive. It forces a power cycle. It can't even muster a BSOD. GPU-Z sensor logs look...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I'm trying to add the Calculator to the Quick Launch tray of all my XP PCs, and on some it works, on others when I drag it there while logged in as User it says I don't have permission. What permission would I have to give to...

Hello, give me Umax usb tv stick driver please

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) I found the following supposedly helpful hint at http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000536.htm __________________________________________________________________________ Disabling startup login prompt for...

Archived from groups: alt.comp.networking.connectivity (More info?) Ok guys and gals. How do i hook up 2 routers. 2 explain. I am using wirless and want to hook up a second router to extend the reach of my wirless.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I am having a problem with a Panasonic KX-P7100 printer attached to a Windows XP machine. The printer works fine on the PC it is attached to but when I try to print to it from another PC I have issues. Basically what...

Hi I've deleted some stuff through the W7 Recycling bin and emptied it. How can I make sure the deleted data cannot be recovered? Thanks

Archived from groups: comp.dcom.vpn (More info?) In theory, my ISP (SBC) has changed my account from dynamic IP to static IP. When I enter the static IP they assigned me in my Netgear FVS328 router, a dynamic IP is still being assigned. What is the most likely source of the problem, my ISP...

Is a surge protector necessary for our Lenovo computer?

hello iam bahram from afghanistan icant speak fluantly my:wehen i want to tunron my laptop icant turn it on coz it on like a signal then it again off

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I have a Maxtor 160gb hard drive with a Maxtor 80gb HD. In device manager the 80gb is there but not if I go to my computer, it is only showing the 160gb 'c' drive any suggestions? Tia

Hi guys. So, I'm using my laptop running on XP to share it's wireless internet connection with my main pc which runs on 7, connected over LAN through a router. The problem is, whenever the LAN is connected, I can't connect to the internet. I have to disable the LAN for it to work, but I need the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) Does anyone know how to remove startup items you don't want listed in the System Config Utility Startup I have ones that i've unchecked over time and don't want them listed anymore in there. Thanks Craig

Hi folks Please tell me how I Find a free port number s switch on the ports I wish to port forward to 4 external devices the only port I can forward at the min is 80 Please help Many Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) I have a business that uses Windows 98 & Office 2000 with 4 machines netwworked together peer to peer. I have an Access 2000 database which is split into a front end(forms, code, etc) on each machine, but all the data is...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I have a really weird problem. My friend wanted my video card and I didn't really need it and I had an extra laying around so I figured, why not? So I removed the video card that was in the PC and put in my other one. When...