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Win-key + E stops working
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Moleman »
Thu Jul 31, 2003 1:09 am
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I have this weird problem: Windows-key + E -shortcut (to lauch explorer) has stopped working. ALL the other Win-key -shortcuts work fine - like...
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yep, i have. and the keyboard I normally use works ok on another computer. I'm quite sure it's not hardware problem.
So far I've encountered only...
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Last post by Moleman
Thu Jul 31, 2003 2:38 am
PC Dead?!?
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RandomThug »
Sun Jun 29, 2003 3:01 pm
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Alright here is the deal my roomate was screwin around one day just opening programs andsuch (adobe etc) and his pc froze, so he does what anyone...
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There's usually(/sometimes?) a jumper in the motherboard that you can reset the bios with. Consult motherboard manual for the location (and...
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Last post by Moleman
Thu Jul 31, 2003 12:51 am
One-click resolution changes?
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fable »
Sun Jul 06, 2003 7:35 pm
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I want to run a Windows-based game I enjoy that wasn't unfortunately made to in fullscreen, in modes above 640 x 480. Of course, it's possible to...
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Even though the problem seems to be solved already, I'd suggest to take a look at a program called PowerStrip. There's an option to make display...
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Last post by Moleman
Thu Jul 31, 2003 12:40 am
Why its hard for me to work.
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RandomThug »
Tue Jul 29, 2003 11:59 am
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Over half the computers I work with are like this due to the fact thier all located in these damn manufacturing areas....
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That's pretty bad, we've had machines in the past that have severe amounts of fluff in every orrofice but nothing that bad. Although fluff is more of...
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Last post by Mr Sleep
Wed Jul 30, 2003 2:47 am
need help
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insanity5000 »
Fri Jul 04, 2003 4:47 pm
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i need help many of the people use varios abreviations in all the forums i whould like to know what they are
i whould also like to know what the...
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Originally posted by Mr Sleep
Use the quote button that is on the bottom right of my message.
Or use the quote button when writing a post , if...
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Last post by Xandax
Fri Jul 18, 2003 3:09 am
Supercomputer
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Ned Flanders »
Mon Jul 07, 2003 6:59 pm
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I'm looking to build a computer to take over the Internet. I'm no longer satisfied with what it has to offer and am looking to recreate things the...
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Argyle is currently beyond the reach of technology - the D & D Super-Loser shield is in place and will deflect all technological advances.
I concur...
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Last post by smass
Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:18 am
Upgrade or a whole new toy
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dragon wench »
Fri Jul 11, 2003 7:34 pm
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I would be interested to hear people's thoughts.
I presently run a Pentium 3, 1 gig processor with 256 mgb ram, and 20 G of hard drive space. My...
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I did basically the same thing last year at about this time. I spent a little over $500 (USD) on the major upgrade components then stripped an old...
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Last post by HighLordDave
Sat Jul 12, 2003 3:44 pm
Buying Decisions
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Antimatter »
Mon Jul 07, 2003 5:08 pm
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A couple things. First, I'm looking for a monitor. I want a 19 flat crt and I want it to be around $200. I've seen a few that fall into this...
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No no, I was planning on winning that.
::waves hand::
You don't want to buy a power ball ticket.
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Last post by Ned Flanders
Tue Jul 08, 2003 8:38 am
my BGII crashed , anyone help
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hagar »
Sat Jul 05, 2003 3:59 am
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I bought BGII in late 2000.
playing the game recently I found that the 'cd2' on SOA doesnt work, when loading the docks area the game crashes.
I cant...
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You could contact the company and see if they will send you a replacement disc.
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Last post by Bloodstalker
Sat Jul 05, 2003 3:26 pm
Going to have internet access change, have a question
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Galuf the Dwarf »
Thu Jul 03, 2003 11:53 am
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I already talked to fable about this, and so he advised me to asked this here.
I'm going to be getting a cable modem hook-up by next week. The thing...
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Originally posted by Yshania
What exactly are you asking, Galuf? What account are you referring to? Your GB account? If this is the case, just...
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Last post by Galuf the Dwarf
Sat Jul 05, 2003 9:15 am
USB Keyboard and Mouse not recongized
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smass »
Thu Jun 26, 2003 11:48 am
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Ok folks - this is driving me nuts.
I just got a new motherboard yesterday - an MSI K7N2 Delta board. This is a socket a board that uses the nforce...
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Nevermind - I don't know what the heck happened - but when I booted my sytem up last night - everything was fine.
Really strange as I rebooted about...
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Last post by smass
Fri Jun 27, 2003 6:39 am
Help - 120GB drive showing as unallocated space
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Kameleon »
Thu Jun 26, 2003 5:11 am
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From another forum - thought you guys might be able to help too ;)
My disk setup was like this:
Primary IDE Master: 6GB FAT32 Windows 2000 disk...
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Again I repeat, the clicking drive is now in little bits on my garden patio, having been repeatedly beaten with a large hammer. Thank you and good...
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Last post by Kameleon
Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:54 pm
"Other Devices" in XP
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HighLordDave »
Mon Jun 23, 2003 5:29 am
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I have finally gone over the edge; I installed XP Pro on one of my machines.
I am trying to install some legacy hardware (my Suncom SFS joystick and...
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Originally posted by HighLordDave
My biggest problem with XP is that it wants to do everything for me. While this is fine most of the time, there...
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Last post by KidD01
Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:50 am
Disc troubles
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Invincible121 »
Tue Jun 17, 2003 10:36 am
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Hey,
A couple of months ago I got a new computer, and I've only recently installed BG2 and TOB on it. The installation went ok and there was no...
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I am happy it worked for you :) Now that you have installed the game, you can delete the files that you copied from the discs and free up your HD...
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Last post by Yshania
Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:54 am
Viruses
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dragon wench »
Wed Mar 05, 2003 12:18 pm
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About a week ago, after realising that Norton was not working properly, I downloaded a new antivirus programme (PC-cillan by Trend Micro). Shortly...
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I've got new virus (I believe) during weekend, via university email system. It is Dispatch@McAfee with an attachment (I received 5 in one day). It is...
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Last post by Minerva
Mon Jun 16, 2003 4:05 am
Upcoming Computer Purchase
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der Moench »
Sat Jun 07, 2003 11:34 am
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Dunno if this Tech Support board is the place to drop this, but I figure we have enough geeks at GB that I'm sure to get some good advice. :)
I'm...
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Whheeeee!
It is done. :D I placed the order through Gateway (just as shown above) today, and the machine should be here on or about 23 June, 2003....
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Last post by der Moench
Sat Jun 14, 2003 2:58 pm
PDF Conversion Tools
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Nippy »
Tue Jun 10, 2003 11:46 am
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Any thoughts on what program would be good to turn a PDF to a Word file? I've got an exam script in PDF and I want to be able to type my answers to...
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That is correct Smass.
But as Nippy wanted to do it for a exame thingy - I would not imagine it is copywrited or protected in that manner - but of...
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Last post by Xandax
Sat Jun 14, 2003 12:21 am
Installshield problems
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fable »
Sun May 25, 2003 6:34 pm
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I'm having a problem with installing a very few games that use Installshield. The most recent title is Railroad Tycoon II Platinum. When I advance to...
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No prob ;) That's the downside of Regclean - the lag of info given of which prob it encounter and fix - but mostly work fine :(
Anyway try run...
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Last post by KidD01
Wed Jun 11, 2003 11:55 am
Build your own computer
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Weasel »
Sat Apr 26, 2003 11:17 am
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Build your own
If it wasn't for the thought I might never get the operating system on a home built computer, I would try to buy the parts separate...
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@smass: I'm in Minneapolis, MN, and there are some Gateway stores here. Hopefully, I won't need them. ;) As for the 99% of problems created by the...
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Last post by der Moench
Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:10 pm
Disk Drive Trouble
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Gray Fox »
Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:31 pm
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Hi
For a while now I've been experiancing a problem with my D Drive,
The problem is that when I place a disk into it, the computer often locks up,...
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if it is because the drive can't read the CDs anymore it can block for Win95/Win98 OS's on some occasions (I've had it happen).
But usually it would...
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Last post by Xandax
Tue Jun 03, 2003 10:45 am
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