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  1. herbeapuce

    USB 3 HDD back up unit for an older PC ? yes/no ?

    HI. newbie here.. My PC is about 7 years old. it works fine for my needs I dont' think it has a USB 3 , it does have many USB ports. my main HDD is connected with Sata. now for back up , there is a portable HDD 1tb with USB3 and USB 2 on sale now... what do I have to do/buy so I can use...
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    how to put an outlook express shortcut in my Goggle Chrome?

    Hi. I searched the net and could not find the answer. I would like to know if it's possible to add an outlook express (version 6) on my google chrome page , just like the one I have and use all the time in my internet explorer ( that little envelope top right corner..) can it be done. I do...
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    Pasting a http address (link) on the destop..how to ?

    Hi. I have another question please... I just can't find a way to paste a shortcut to a link ( http address?) on my desktop. I always have to open my internet explorer, and then opening the desired link. is it possible to have the link right on the desktop. I would click on it and explorer...
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    Windows Internet Explorer 7 question...?

    Hi. In Windows Internet Explorer 7, when clicking on the command bar ( I believe that's how it's named ? maybe task bar ?) in the tiny tab where it says "open a new tab" ( this could be also done by Ctrl+T ).... so if I open a new tab, is there a way to open the new tab with my default homepage...
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    Please help, I got a mean virus....

    Hi guys. I really hope someone can help me here as I got a really mean Virus on my main computer. what is does is , at start up, it posts a big warning on my screen. WARNING ! Spyware detected on your computer! he wants me to active stuff and so on........ then the rest of the screen turn all...
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    I can't save a copy in my sent folder anymore Outlook express.

    Hi . For some strange reason I can't save a copy of my sent mail in my sent folder and this even if, in my account option , the window where it says " save copy of sent messages in the 'sent item' folder is checked. I unchecked it and reboot, then checked the option again , but no change...
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    how to disable Cool'n'Quiet ?

    Hi. I have a DFI motherboard and an AMD opteron 185 cpu now a year or so ago I installed Cool'n'Quiet and I now want to get ride of . could you please tell me how to remove/disable this thing? regards Stef
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    The speed of my processor fan is constantly varying...??

    Hi. not sure this is the right forum ( please Mod move ) but here's my problem. the speed of my processor fan is constantly varying and this is driving my nutz. it's the changing sound of the fan that drives me nuts. I assume it's my processor fan because every time I give a task to the PC, well...
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    need to spy on my kids...

    well the kids are at that age now that everytime I come down to the PC , the history and all the cookied are erased. where and how can I look at what they do on the www ? about the registry? Sorry if this thing is posted in a wrong forum... I didn't find anyting about Parantal control here...
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    I can't install my printer ( HP officejet 4110)

    Hi. with my fresh instal window xp pro, no matter what usb I plug the cable in, I never get the " New Hardware Wizard displays". I do hear the dig dong telling me some cable have been pluged but that's it. I also went to add printer , the wizard searchs for a plug and play printer but doesn't...
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    I can't install my printer (hp officejet 4110)

    Hi. no matter what usb I plug the cable in, I never get the " New Hardware Wizard displays". I do hear the dig dong telling me some cable have been pluged but that's it. I also went to add printer , the wizard searchs for a plug and play printer but doesn't find. Please help. it's driving me...
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    In Windows Explorer, how to view files " details " once for all?

    Hi. In Windows Explorer, I can't find what to check for viewing my folder content in detail mode once for all. Now everytime I open WE, I have to manually select detail in the view option tab.. can someone tell me what to do so it's there by default please? thanks for your time and expertise stef
  13. herbeapuce

    what's wrong with my google ???

    Hi. After a fresh installation of windows XP pro, I stuck with a google page on my pc that doesn't produce results at all. It gives me all kinds of insignificant results. For instance view what happens if I type IBM in my google: not one head office in there...only stupidities...
  14. herbeapuce

    after a fresh install, my pc is now a turtle....Slow...

    Hi. I did a fresh install on my pc and now it's slow like carzy , I see this especially when I grab the scroll bar with my pointer and drag it down. for instance I grabed the scroll bar here in the forum menu looking for windows xp and the pages were soo slow to move... I did installed the...
  15. herbeapuce

    printing in black&white with HPofficejet 4110 HOW TO..?

    Hi. I have the hardest time figuring out how to print a document in black and white only, and how to print a webpage in back and white only? Is it possible with this printer, working form the HP software? Please help me... TIA Stef
  16. herbeapuce

    what sdram memory for an older IBM PL 300

    Hi. I would like to get my hands on really cheap memory sticks on Ebay for my Mother in Law's PC. she has an older IBM personal Computer, PL 300 6565 85F it has 2 slots and I beleive I can get up to 1 MO of sdram PC 133 168pins Dimm but how can I make sure there won't be an imcompatibility...
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    upgrating video card, 1.7 celeron, 512 DDR... what to buy

    HI. My friend got an entry level pc; he would like to be able to play decent games on it, like far cry, or maybe even newer games. Right now he has an integrated card... What video card would you recommend? Budget is limited and don't forget, he has a 1.7 Celeron with 512 ram. What do you...
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    windows xp won't let me reformate my HD , why ?

    Hi. I'm trying to install window xp on my girl's pc. windows 2000 pro was their OS. after putting in the bootable xp pro cd, it won't allow me to delete some partitions , it tells me some files are being used ( or something like this...) so I ended up with 2 OS on the machine, and I hate...
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    Hooking up a second PSU ?

    Hi. I was wondering if it's easy to connect a second PSU to a PC already with an existing PSU simply by hijacking the On/Off switch of the existing PSU ? Both PSU would have to power up at the same time ...would this work IYO or would it fry something ? TIA Stef
  20. herbeapuce

    loosing internet connection after pc sits by itself for time...

    Hi. It seems I'm loosing my internet connection whenever I leave the pc for a good time... when I come back to the pc, there is no internet and I have to reboot. what could be causing this please? thanks in advance stef.

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