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  1. braddds

    sp1 did not fix slow network

    My network file transfer's are very slow. I've clean installed Vista Ult32 on my pc updated all drivers and vista sp1. Setup network (wired) to transfer file's to my HTPC...also running vista ult32 all updated (sp1). I'm using only vista firewall and AVGFree 8. Disabled both of these...
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    Hardware independent backup/recovery

    I posted this earlier but cannot find it on the site anywhere...so, here it is again! Sorry if this comes up as a duplicate. I'm looking for a backup/recovery software that can be used independent of the hareware. I'm not using this in a server situation nor over a network, this is just a...
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    ram test tools

    Intel dual 3 gb cpu Asus P5N motherboard 2 gb ram Ballistix (1 + 1) dual channel saphire 3650 video auzentech 7.1 audio card 3 SATA drives (2 x 120 gb and 1 x 250 gb) Corsair single rail 650 PSU (new) LG dvd burner - all compnents are less than 1.5 years old or newer Winxp pro all drivers and...
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    Vista U Outlook 2k3 import issue

    I'm running Vista ultimate and just installed Office 2K3. I tried to import messages from an old Outlook Express 6 mail store but it won't complete. Some meassage pops up in behind the window where I direct it to find the store but it goes away immediately...no chance of seeing or capturing it...
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    spyblocker pop up

    I have a pc that shows a "Spyblocker" pop up indicating several threats running. If you right or left click on the icon, running in the clock tray, it launches a web page where you can download it. This acts just like the spyware it claims to stop. I've done a search and have found it...
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    using tablet pc with "sketch"

    I'm looking at getting a tablet pc to use in autocad. I primarily use to "sketch" feature to do my artwork which can then be used by a CNC laser for cutting. The laser reads .dxf's. My question is are there any issues using a tablet pc for this purpose? I've already scoped out a Tablet PC...
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    Sata drive on existing WinXP

    Quick question regarding SATA. Do I need to install any software for my SATA drive(s) under an existing WinXp Pro installation? I've upgraded my system with two new SATA drives (I cloned the old IDE drives to the new SATA drives) and all is working fine. Windows found the new hardware and...
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    workgroup pc's gone...well almost

    Here is a bit of a puzzler. I recently had all my workgroup computers disappear on my network (home network). However my internet access is unaffected throughout the network. I have a D-Link DI-604 Router for my internet and home network and the other day my shared folders on each pc...
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    importing mail and settings outlook 2000

    Just a quick question but some background first: I've setup another hard drive with xp pro, for my wife, and installed all her main programs. As part of the way I setup her original install I have all her data files, ie: internet temp files, outlook express mail, office work data, etc. on...
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    What prevents services.msc running?

    I was working on a laptop this weekend and came accross a problem with running services, manage and task manager in XP pro. I checked for a virus and found Backdoor.SdBot.22 and went through the process of removal - AVG couldn't rid the system so I used...
  11. braddds

    Desktop settings won't save

    My friend has been experiencing trouble with her pc at startup...she gets to the welcome screen (no user account visible) and has to do a 3-finger-salute to get it to the desktop (no logon or password required...this is just to proceed)...then "task manager" pops up which she closes. Also the...
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    file and transfer wizard or sysprep

    I'm about to do an upgarde on both my wife's and my computer. They both run XP Pro and I want to preserve all programs and data from old system. I've already installed the new drives, a week ago, and transfered everything from the old ones (still have the old drives intact) I'll be changing...
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    design software alternative to autocad

    Hi All Sorry in advance, if this isn't the proper forum for this... A freind of mine is taking an interior design course and was asking me about using autocad for designing and decor. I know I've seen other software that is better suited specifically for decoration and design. Unfortuneatly...
  14. braddds

    PC reboots when pushed hard

    I am re-posting this problem as I unknowingly made a reference to a "game's" name. I found out you aren't allowed to do this....sorry! Anyways, the long and short of it is that my computer keeps restarting when the pushed hard...no errors reported, just like I pushed the reset button. ski had...
  15. braddds

    Raid 0 on Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro3 w

    I'm going to be setting up a Raid 0 on a Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro3 w motherboard. Since I've never done a Raid Array before I would like any advice and/or info. I've read SYAR2003's excellent HOW TO... faq779-4641. Unlike mine, this deals with an Nforce board. Since they're different I was...
  16. braddds

    Athlon64 vs P4

    I'm building a system (gaming) for a friend and was looking at the athlon64 cpu as a possible purchase. However I have no experience with this setup and was wondering what, if anything, to watchout for, ie: setup, compatability, OS restrictions, etc. I've already scoped out a pretty good P4...
  17. braddds

    out of memory

    My friends PC has been giving him this error (Out of Memory) as of late when tring to run some programs. He also has had trouble burning CD's and gets an error of "unable to steam data fast enough to the device"...or something like that, as I've never seen it! I've tried the...
  18. braddds

    OE 6 slow after service pack 4 (w2k)

    I know I've seen this problem before... I installed service pack 4 (w2k) and now find OE 6 taking 3 - 5 min. to load. What do I do to correct. I've checked google and MS no luck! thanks Cheers My knowledge maybe limited...usually just enough to get me into trouble. Who knows, it may...
  19. braddds

    Network (Share) Storage

    I tried this on the Windows Xp Pro Forum with no response, perhaps I'll have better luck on this forum... Not sure if this is a w2k or xp problem...however I encountered an error while accessing a networked share on a xp pc from a w2k pc. The error said (sorry this is not the exact wording)...
  20. braddds

    Network (Share) Storage problem

    Not sure if this is a w2k or xp problem...however I encountered an error while accessing a networked share on a xp pc from a w2k pc. The error said (sorry this is not the exact wording) "unable to view, insufficient network storage allocated to access drive". If I access the shares...

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