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    NVidia chipsets are also capable of doing this as...

    NVidia chipsets are also capable of doing this as well but you have to use the vendor software to chage the monitor settings, not the internal windows desktop settings.

    Other wise you could just...
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    With the right tools, yes anyone can.

    With the right tools, yes anyone can.
  3. Depending on if you're using XP vs. Vista, some...

    Depending on if you're using XP vs. Vista, some steps might differ slightly but the process on the whole should be about the same. Go into the control panel, click on Add/Remove Programs, when the...
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    Use the recovery console here - Using the...

    Use the recovery console here - Using the Recovery Console - Helljack6.com
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    Andrew you apparently didn't clearly read or...

    Andrew you apparently didn't clearly read or understand the original posting, the OP already went exactly where you said and gave the exact wording of the error. Don't give out guidance that mimics...
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    You need to install EPP on the primary computer...

    You need to install EPP on the primary computer as a Symantec EPP Server and then set your updates to daily. On your other 3 machines, install Symantec EPP as clients and point them to your primary...
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    See here for the complete walk through of...

    See here for the complete walk through of starting fresh - Starting out Fresh - Helljack6.com
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    You all are handing out very bad information...

    You all are handing out very bad information thinking that the CD is bad. I'll reiterate my previous posting, it's NOT the CD.

    Most likely if you're attempting to install XP on a newer laptop, it...
  9. Question: Vista vs XP

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    XP is faster by far, but XP on a FAT32 Partition...

    XP is faster by far, but XP on a FAT32 Partition is even faster yet. The downfall to this is that on a FAT32 partition you can't exceed file size of 4GB.

    The other positive side to using a FAT32...
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    Ok, first off it's Vista, so it's allocating a...

    Ok, first off it's Vista, so it's allocating a rather gangly amount of room for the OS and all areas of function in addition to it being an IBM Lenovo, which means there's going to be at least a...
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    Has anything changed recently in the way of...

    Has anything changed recently in the way of hardware or software? Did you recently install a new firewall software or did you do a recent MS update? At your option screen, start the computer in Safe...
  12. Question: Memory error

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    Open up the computer and remove the memory...

    Open up the computer and remove the memory modules. Take a block eraser and rub it vigorously over the brass contacts on both side. If you have more than one memory module, reinsert the memory into...
  13. That's most likely NOT a virus, but more so...

    That's most likely NOT a virus, but more so spyware / malware and any type of antivirus software ISN'T going to remove that. You get those types of pop ups based on the type of websites you visit in...
  14. Have you tried using free online virus scanners?...

    Have you tried using free online virus scanners? There's simply nothing to install therefore no bloated software or whatnot. I don't recommend Norton or McAfee home products to anyone, let alone the...
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    Reload the system with your restore disks if you...

    Reload the system with your restore disks if you made them as this will set both partitions back to normal, if not, you're out of luck.
  16. Question: Laboured fan

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    In addition, some cases where the fan is readily...

    In addition, some cases where the fan is readily accessible and can be removed, remove it and GENTLY remove the sticker face covering the fan bearing and apply one or two drops of wd-40. Reseal and...
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    First off, stop relying on a single piece of...

    First off, stop relying on a single piece of software to catch anything and everything, if that were the case, the choices of any preventive software for computers would be limited to a very small...
  18. This is a known issue with the Toshiba Satellite...

    This is a known issue with the Toshiba Satellite series. On some of the older ones, the ONLY option is to tear down the laptop, remove the keyboard and short the two solder points under the keyboard....
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    You CAN, IF you want, run the recovery manager,...

    You CAN, IF you want, run the recovery manager, Google it, and it will allow you to create a complete system restore to DVD and then using the same recovery manager, you can increase/decrease or...
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    If after all the previous steps above were...

    If after all the previous steps above were followed and you're still unable to connect to Norton Live Update, then I suggest you uninstall your norton product and re-install it as your issue is...
  21. Try here - Starting out Fresh - Helljack6.com...

    Try here - Starting out Fresh - Helljack6.com
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    Sounds like you have a lot of system resources...

    Sounds like you have a lot of system resources tying up your computer and something inside your TCP/IP stack may be corrupted. I suggest you start cleaning out your system, look here - Keepin' it...
  23. Question: Back up copy

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    Use a 3rd party software like Symantec Ghost or...

    Use a 3rd party software like Symantec Ghost or Acronis True Image to create fully recoverable back ups of your computer.

    Read more about it here - Creating Backups - Helljack6.com
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    Does this happen regularly? Have you powered down...

    Does this happen regularly? Have you powered down your computer and restarted it? Does it happen? Is it a constant on/off blink or is there some type of distinguishable pattern? While the light is...
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    Couchcarrot, perhaps you need to re-read what I...

    Couchcarrot, perhaps you need to re-read what I wrote, specifically, "...in the case of the file mentioned, it is a *.tmp file for McAfee created and used as a buffer for McAfee's real time...
  26. Question: Trojan removal

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    Download, install and update Malwarebytes and...

    Download, install and update Malwarebytes and Spybot S&D v1.6.2. Reboot the computer and press F8 to start the computer in safe mode. Log into to the instance of Windows, using the Administrator...
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    The first part of this response is right, however...

    The first part of this response is right, however JAMES and sreenivaspn81, you need to pay attention as the OP stated that they reinstalled Windows, therefore there is NOTHING for them to system...
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    Is this a vista machine? If it is, I'm sorry....

    Is this a vista machine? If it is, I'm sorry. Vista isn't the greatest. I know because I have the HP Pavilion dv2000, a few models lower and it HAD Vista until I put XP on it. Back to square one,...
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    SusanRay998 and JamesBraken, it is NOT a virus,...

    SusanRay998 and JamesBraken, it is NOT a virus, stop throwing out the pat response to scan with smitfraudfix and create a restore point or scan your computer in safe mode. Maybe the both of you need...
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    Stop chiming in after the fact, again another...

    Stop chiming in after the fact, again another posting where the issue has already been resolved.
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    This posting is over a year old, I'm pretty sure...

    This posting is over a year old, I'm pretty sure the issue's been resolved.
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    Run, Run very fast. Now, sounds like you may...

    Run, Run very fast.

    Now, sounds like you may have an Operating system issue. Reboot the computer and repeatedly press F8 to bring up the alternate boot screen. When it comes up, select Safe Mode...
  33. -chuckhole's the man, he got to it before I did....

    -chuckhole's the man, he got to it before I did. I realize that you're using the MS virtual software, and I apologize because frankly, I hate it and this is specifically one of the reasons I use...
  34. (Sucks in a deep breath of air) Ok, here we...

    (Sucks in a deep breath of air)

    Ok, here we go, Server 2003.

    Got to ask the most common questions first. How did you install AD? Did you run dcpromo? I can only assuming that is how most people...
  35. Never have a local shop do something you can do...

    Never have a local shop do something you can do yourself just as easily and pretty much for free!

    Creating Backups - Helljack6.com
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    Install on another hard drive and then move the...

    Install on another hard drive and then move the hard drive to this computer, install and boot with boot cd in drive and do a repair installation.
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    Recycler is a hidden system folder, you can't see...

    Recycler is a hidden system folder, you can't see it under normal operations. If you unhide it, then you can see it and all that recycler is, is a history or record of what's been put directly or...
  38. And that would be acronis true image for you....

    And that would be acronis true image for you. I've heard of these issues a lot since x64 platform came out, mostly everything I have heard revolves around Acronis failing on the x64 platform.

    I...
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    You should probably talk to your network...

    You should probably talk to your network administrators on how to set it up. Generally you can run IMAP which mirrors your folders and messages on your laptop and the MS exchange server at your work....
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    Press CTRL+Enter key at the same time to send.

    Press CTRL+Enter key at the same time to send.
  41. Somewhere your computer is not passing the BIOS...

    Somewhere your computer is not passing the BIOS POST. It's very difficult to trouble shoot, but start by unplugging every device, CD, Hard drive, Floppy if installed, and remove the memory, try to...
  42. In addition to what's been stated, anything that...

    In addition to what's been stated, anything that your computer came with from factory, such as a trial edition of Office, or trial edition of some type of antivirus software will also be re-installed...
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    I would go to your wireless device properties and...

    I would go to your wireless device properties and hard code your ip addy. For example, if your Linksys router is 192.168.2.50, I would hardcode the wireless device to have an IP addy of 192.168.2.51,...
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    Your best bet in every bit of honesty if you're...

    Your best bet in every bit of honesty if you're that worried about your daughter doing something that might cause your computer to get a virus is to create a Virtual Machine for her. Set it up like...
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    Click Start, Run, type CMD and click on OK. At...

    Click Start, Run, type CMD and click on OK. At the command prompt, type CHKDSK /f /R

    It will tell you that the drive can't be locked, would you like to reschedule a checkdisk for the next system...
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    Go out and invest in a $40 BIOS POST Code Card,...

    Go out and invest in a $40 BIOS POST Code Card, plug it in to any PCI slot and start the computer up. The card will quickly run through a list of codes, as long as it keeps moving, it's passing POST....
  47. Try something like this? NET USE [devicename |...

    Try something like this?

    NET USE [devicename | *] [\\computername\sharename[\volume] [password | *]]
    [/USER:[domainname\]username]
    [/USER:[dotted domain name\]username]
    [/USER:[username@dotted...
  48. Have you created a local *.PST file? If you have,...

    Have you created a local *.PST file? If you have, you can easily transfer the pst file from one location to another. If you don't have one, you should create one first. Go here - How to manage .pst...
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    I'd say use something like TightVNC or Dameware...

    I'd say use something like TightVNC or Dameware client instead of the remote desktop connection.

    If using another remote product produces the same results, it's possible that your signal is have...
  50. I have done this course and have the same setup...

    I have done this course and have the same setup in my home network. One of my Server 2003 boxes is running 7 VMs at the same time with no issues. Your VMs need to be using the physical box's IP...
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