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  1. thadwalt

    suggestions for a new computer

    On the motherboard it just depends on how much money you want to spend. Set the winows and linux up as a dual boot.
  2. thadwalt

    How to check the temperature

    you can get software that will chec this and display it for you.
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    harddisk problem

    Check for a virus in the bios.
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    random rebooting

    Check to make sure the cpu ios not getting too hot. If not, you might try getting a different video card or updating the drivers.
  5. thadwalt

    My Comp keeps crashing half way through startup

    Could be a virus or a corrupt file. I would try reinstalling the operating system.
  6. thadwalt

    A good case for cooling a warm CPU

    Make sure your not using intensive graphics software(ex. photoshop). Also you may get a larger frame so the air circulation is better.
  7. thadwalt

    System Resources

    Take the programs off of the system tray an restart the computer. This should speed it up.
  8. thadwalt

    Running divx movie on pc

    The laptop probably has more video ram than the desktop. I suggest getting more video ram for the desktop.
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    Can a virus harm hardware?

    I have herd there are viruses out there that can harm hardware. One in mind causes your computer to run at an accelerated speed and basically causes a meltdown.
  10. thadwalt

    No free memory.. close programs

    Well it might be about time to go out and buy you some more memory which will probally be the fastest fix.
  11. thadwalt

    Computer keeps on re-starting over and over.

    Try going into your computer in safe mode, and then re-installing your video card driver. Then restart your computer and boot up the normal way. That should take care of it.
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    Open Windows Explorer in Specific Directory

    Go into your my computer icon then from there go the internet options icon. Then type in where you want your windows explorer to open up to.
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    Recommendations on Tweaking?

    Well I know that first you should download a speed up agent like the ones you mentioned. Then when you have downloaded it should be self guided tour on what and how much to tweak stuff in your computer.
  14. thadwalt

    Game compatability for diff. os

    Well you would have to install the games in DOS if the games will run on your computer.
  15. thadwalt

    Get passed a screen saver

    There isn't anyway to my knowledge to get around the screen saver password. Other than just type in some possible passwords.
  16. thadwalt

    Need For Speed 5 / glSETUP

    Are you for sure that your computer has enough memory to run it from the hard drive that is where you are going to get your best graphics, running from CD gives you crappy graphics.
  17. thadwalt

    Can’t install fonts

    In windows there is a limit to how many fonts you can have at the time they say you can only load 1,000 you really can't install near that many. not sure exactly how many you can, but in your case you have probally reached your limit.
  18. thadwalt

    Windows 98 Defrag

    Go in and make sure that you're screen saver is turned so it doesn't come on during the process. It can cause it to do what you are describing try that.
  19. thadwalt

    Hp ScanJet 4300C

    Well that sounds like a problem to where you will probally need to contact HP Tech Support. But you can always go onto the HP Home Page and go to frequently asked questions or send them an email about your problem and you won't have to talk on the phone.
  20. thadwalt

    Does anyone know about security?

    Well I don't know how to put a password on it, but you can right click on the folder then go to properties then at the top there will be little tabs click the one that says view. And you can make it a hidden file and he won't be able to see that the file even exist.

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