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    Cannot install new fonts with Windows '98

    It's even easier, just explore to windows/fonts, open another window with your new fonts listed, then drag and drop them over, to automatically install. CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    gibberish in text boxes

    You might even have a rogue JavaScript! CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    Maximum Temperature for Athlon Thunderbird?

    [wavey3]Install an extract fan, (£10) in a spare pci slot, and give it plenty of room at the back. Cool! CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    Dial-up passwords blank - save pwd's grayed out, hmm?

    Youre suffering from advanced security settings tweaked by the old prog and lingering in the registry. Get X-Setup 6.1 and tweak to your hearts content from www.xteq.com Free free, everything I do is free! Whinge whinge, Capatalist Society, what are the kids gonna eat? CapsMan. The...
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    Poor uncached Speeds

    You need to scandisk (and fix) then defrag your drive and make a dedicated cache area. IT Only tHInks iT's SLow, I bet it's light speed compared to a Commodore 64! CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    port 139 open/how to i close it

    skkingy what you need is ProPort(I use V2.2 freeware) by the Digital Underground from http://www.tdupage.com Set it to Upon attack: Terminate Monitor: All Minimise: To system tray Start it up every time your computer starts. Great utility, shows all running processes and has easy start...
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    Ongoing saga of PC Boot Problem

    If pageup doesn't reset your cmos memory then disconnect power from the mainboard and move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds, (I guess on JP4, probably short pins 1&2, then replace to pins 2&3, use a magnifying glass, not a pint glass!) [lol] Please put all the wires back...
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    Uncontrolable cursor movement

    It sounds to me as if you are suffering from an extra thumb syndrome, (accidentally hitting the wrong key).[lol] Seriously though,it might be just a stuck key on your keyboard, (intermittent?) is this just software specific, (e.g. just in microsoft word, or notepad, etc.) or does it happen...
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    Win 98 Second Edition shutdown problem

    I think the shutdown problem is definitely in the operating system software. I've tried all the fixes & patches, (with no joy), and I don't have Office. CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    BUILDING A NEW PC

    Memories, the longer you wait the cheaper it gets, until we've run out of silicone, or whatever it is they now use! Wnterhawk don't let it lie, the long beep is a memory problem. I'll help you in your one man mission to boycot the company. CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    Video and motherboard question

    Don't throw anything away, recycle it! In the BIOS setup, go to the PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP page, set the Primary Graphics Adapter to: PCI and Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA to: Yes The default settings for PCI still lets onboard display work with a secondary card installed in a PCI slot. If you...
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    how can know what is the video adapter driver

    You need a friend. A friend with a computer. A friend with a computer conected to the internet. Ask your friend to download your motherboard drivers. CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    BUILDING A NEW PC

    Unfortunately it sounds like you have the wrong memory type for your board. Try SDRAM (PC133). CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    Cant view moniter and t.v. at the same time.

    In a dream I saw you with a Matrox's Parhelia-512 Video Card http://shopmatrox.com/europe/products/datasheet.asp?ID=132&currencyid=3&cid=224 It has triple screen desktop mode, brill! The price £269. Then I awoke! CapsMan. The Computer Unprofessional.[hammer]
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    AGP card not recongnized by the system

    If cdogg's suggestion doesn't work, then try stealth. You said "In BIOS I have selected AGP." I assume Amibios; in the PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP page, try setting the Primary Graphics Adapter to: PCI and Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA to: Yes The default settings for PCI still lets...

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