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Systemax ms2137 by Maclehose
Could someone please explain the procedure for replacing the DVD drive on a Systemax MS2137? Many thanks, Andy in Sunny Scotland :-)
May 29th 08 12:24 AM
by CBFalconer Go to last post
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Securely wiping a usb drive by [email protected]
I bought a usb drive recently, but am going to return it because it is too slow. I did copy some files containing personal info onto the drive though, so I want to make sure I wipe it off. Is it enough to format the drive? Or should I fill up the drive with non-personal data to make sure that my...
May 28th 08 11:26 PM
by DaveW[_5_] Go to last post
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Dropped a running hard drive: Wiping data on it? by C++ Newbie
Whilst using a USB2.0 - IDE/SATA bridge on a powered-up hard drive, it fell off the table while files were being copied into it. Windows then started complaining immediately about failed delayed writes. Trying to power it on now just results in it powering up temporarily. One can hear/feel the...
May 28th 08 08:30 PM
by jaster Go to last post
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Upgrading memory by peter
I've got a Packard Bell PC that is a couple of years old and I want to upgrade the memory as it's running a little slow now (and memory is pretty cheap). How can I be sure that the memory I buy is suitable for my PC/motherboard? Many thanks Peter
May 28th 08 02:52 PM
by Paul Go to last post
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Why are my DVD drives slow? by [email protected]
I have a Dell computer with an Intel E8200 cpu, 2 GB of RAM, running Vista Home Premium. It has a Philips/Benq DH-16W1S 16X DVD writer, and a ASUS E616A3T 16X DVD-ROM drive. They are both SATA and plugged directly into the motherboard, each one into its own SATA channel. I just took a DVD+R disc...
May 28th 08 02:49 PM
by GT[_3_] Go to last post
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May 27th 08 08:14 PM
by Grinder Go to last post
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identify device by AWM
I have this device (modem?) made by practical peripherals (PM1200SA MINI). It has 10 little switches on the bottom. Does anyone know anything about this device, (ie how it works, where to find drivers, etc)? thanks mc
May 26th 08 07:47 PM
by John McGaw Go to last post
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Wireless (radio) mice? by Harry Bloomfield
I currently have a wireless mouse, radio linked to a PC. The mouse came with the PC and the radio receiver is built into the PC case, serving both mouse and a keyboard. The mouse is becoming a little worn and I would like to replace it, but with one which would work with the built in radio...
May 26th 08 06:14 PM
by Harry Bloomfield Go to last post
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Help me….my hard disk is damaged!!! by glora81080
Hi everyone , I am employed as a manager in a firm. I have a problem that I had like to talk about. My system was working fine the other day, but while copying a file by nero….the system hanged and I had to restart it. But I got a disk boot failure error. Then , I tried to run a windows xp...
May 26th 08 08:32 AM
by OscartheGrouch Go to last post
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Dead hard drive? by jflash
A few weeks ago my computer started acting up - running slowly, frequently crashing, etc. I figured that the best solution was to reinstall XP (Home edition at this point). I had an XP Pro disc available, and so I tried reinstalling from that. The installer kept having various problems (usually...
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May 25th 08 09:23 PM
by philo Go to last post
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looking for FREE FTP server for windows 98 please by dos-man
Is golden ftp server free or not? If not, can someplease supply a similar program that is? I need to set up a simple FTP server on a windows 98 PC. There's no internet here. I just need to be able to access files on the PC from my xbox, which is running windows 98 via emulation. The two are...
May 25th 08 08:20 PM
by Grinder Go to last post
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wireless network adaptors: long range by net
in aiming for the highest powered wireless device for a desktop pc it occurrs to me there must be something better than the long-range pci and pcmcia cards I've seen for sale. Is there such a device or are we all stuck with these cards? I know about yagi antennas and such and I know the antenna is...
May 25th 08 02:18 PM
by tg Go to last post
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Over-revving Fan!! by xsilentchaos
Hi, the main fan on my motherboard for the first time in 3 years is going crazy. it seems to be running at beyond max speed 24/7, it will not kick down. the inside of the computer is virtually dust free and it never has a workload on it more then one window of explorer, or possibly a game of...
May 24th 08 08:09 PM
by kony Go to last post
3 197
hard drive diagnosis tools, program wanted by Tony Tee
Hi, I am getting issues with my 2nd HDD (not the one with OS on) after a couple of years of healthy use. Its got to the point where I've disconnected it for the time being, as with it being connected its only a matter of time before my pc freezes and reboots and gives me errors upon reboot...
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May 24th 08 03:04 AM
by ~misfit~[_3_] Go to last post
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Compatibility issues with using this Mac for pure Windows XP development??? by Peter Olcott
http://store.apple.com/AppleStore/WebObjects/BizCustom?qprm=78313&node=home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro The only physical difference that I have heard so far is that the Mac has a different BIOS bootstrap loader. I need to know of any possible compatibility issues for any MS Windows based use,...
May 24th 08 02:18 AM
by Peter Olcott Go to last post
4 533
Need to set up FTP connection for windows 98 PC, please. by dos-man
My computer is running windows 98. My Xbox is also running windows 98 via emulation. I need to find a way to establish an ftp connection between these two. I can normally ftp files back and forth, but it doesn't work when I load 98 onto the xbox. Someone please tell me how to set up an ftp server...
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May 23rd 08 08:15 PM
by Grinder Go to last post
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Can old software damage CPU? by [email protected]
I use a very old program called QPW (Quattro Pro) and it uses 51% of the CPU (yes 51%, not 50% or 52%). I have a Core 2 Duo E6750, and most of the stuff I use hardly reaches 10%, even AVI movies. I used the Asus temp monitor utility and found that when the PC is idle the CPU is at 32ºC (90ºF), for...
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May 23rd 08 03:56 PM
by kony Go to last post
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Linksys WMP200 wireless pci card by tg
Does anyone know what type of connectors Linksys use to attach the antennas to this pci card? are they RP-TNC's? RP-SMA's? yes I have tried contacting Linksys about this but their support is appallingly bad - the staff are clueless. Thanks for any help.
May 23rd 08 03:45 PM
by kony Go to last post
5 223
Dead Hard Drive by MP
Recently I built a new PC. When I swapped out the old hard drive from the old build to the new, my hard drive wasn't recognized. I checked all the settings in the BIOS and made sure cables were all securely attached. Also, I installed the hard drive on an old PC and it didn't recognize it...
May 23rd 08 03:07 PM
by Ken[_5_] Go to last post
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RF-ID tag has changed by Martin[_6_]
I have an IBM 300PL computer that is about 10 years old (as best as I can remember). I turn it on only occasionally - maybe once every 2-3 weeks. When I turned it on today, I got the following message: The RF-ID tag has changed. 184 Asset control antenna not detected. The system has been tampered...
May 23rd 08 09:17 AM
by LR Go to last post
2 213
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