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It always says "this website is listed under 'such and such'" and requests an admin username and password to bypass it. lolz... I don't have the guts to really do it, but its nice to know.

Hi, I have the machine mentioned above. It has a power on BIOS password enabled. I have removed the keyboard and unplugged the RTC battery (Real Time Clock). This had no effect. The question is... Does this machine have a CMOS battery? And if so, where is it? And if …

Hi all, It may seem like a strange thing to have in a section dedicated to sorting out problems with Internet Explorer, but I have to ask. Why bother? Internet Explorer, which is actually deeply embedded into Windows itself rather than being a 'stand-alone' program, is deeply flawed and cannot …

My monitor is dark, I have played around with the brightness and contrast buttons but it doesn't work. I have also changed the monitor to see if it is the monitor that is messed up. But does the same thing. I have read that it may be the video card. …

I'm purchasing a laptop at the end of next month, and I want to be able to install 32-bit Vista on it. Currently, I'm looking at a Toshiba Satellite M60 laptop with the following specs: CPU: Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2.00GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB) Ram: 1024MB (512MBx2) …

hi Guy! I am new here and this is my first post. My pc wont start anymore. This is what happen, i was just playing and suddenly my pc shutdown itself. as i tried turning it on again it wont. First thing i did was open the case and observe …

How would I access a printer connected to a router with another router connected to it that computer is on? The printer is an Officejet Pro L7650 and comes up with an error every time I try to install.

Is it possible that a motherboard fan will not spin because of a broken CPU? Or would it be the mobo's fault?

If I have a hard disk with more than 50% free space, will it become slower if I consume 30% more disk space? Why or why not? It never made sense to me that more free disk space would equal better performance as long as programs aren't running in the …

So I don't have to leave my PC on all the time? I don't have any wifi webcams or a nas, but just wondering. =)

My school website always translates the password I enter into a really really long one. It changes every time and confuses IE. IE always asks to change the password to the new one, but IE always records the long one. I don't want to switch back to Firefox or Opera.

If I buy a new AMD CPU, do I have to buy a new fan too or can I use the fan from my previous AMD CPU with a different socket? Do the sockets have to be the same?

Is it anything at all like KDE 4? I haven't used KDE before so I wouldn't know. DO YOU THINK ITS REAL? (I do.)

I have a chance to beta test the vista os. Is anyone else doing it? If I decide to I will need a computer to do it on other than my main ones. I guess I will just look for someones used one.

Hi guys. I have horrible wireless connectivity in my house and have spent a lot on equipment to boost the signal, to no avail. Here's the rundown: House: -$800,000 with brick chimney, stone walls, no wired ethernet, no powerline capability -Bad router placement in the office to one side of …

I have herd that AMD is a great CPU but i still have my doubts. This should be a good thread to see what you guys think. Consider overclocking, over heating etc.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: How can I install Beryl on an nVidia 6500 graphics card on Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy OS and on an AMD 64 3500+? I understand that this is a difficult question, but the doccumentation on the Beryl website is very overwhelming. I want the cool graphics, …

I am using Windows XP Home Edition SP2 and have been attempting to download the Vista upgrade advisor. My computer will not open an .msi file, and I can't find a download to fix the problem for my version of Windows, because apparently I shouldn't have a problem. Can anyone …

A laptop in my house is not able to browse the web, but is able to connect to my network. I am running Windows XP Home Edition SP2 on that laptop. Other computers on my home network are able to connect wirelessly without problems. I am sure DNS is not …

I currently use Avast! Free Antivirus as my antivirus. I decided against using McAfee Security Suite 2007 on a new computer when it slowed down the computer too much. Now, I'm worried that freeware antivirus might be insecure compared to paid ones. I do have other freeware antispyware programs and …

Could I run applications using just the Program Files from another computer, without actually installing the program with a formal installer? Thing is, I recently had to reinstall Windows and all my applications, and am wondering what disadvantages there are to not installing the program and just using the Program …

I'm getting 2% to 7% connection on a computer on the other side of my house. I need a long range router, like one of those in the "better" catagories of the "good","betters" and "bests" in all the stores. Price: $40-$60 range. Right now i'm using a Netgear WGR614CN, (nothing …

I got the vista beta 2 and it's sweet. I heard all the stuff about Aero and I have no clue how to turn it on. I have a powerfull enough video card, but I just dont know how to turn on the feature. Can anyone help me?

So I originally started this in the Windows XP section and was recommended here. Here's where we're at: OK. So I read all the other posts about mouse hesitation and the like. But none seem to answer my problem. Randomly, my mouse will hesitate, and if I try to play …

Title pretty much says it all, I'm looking to do a small upgrade to my pc. I'm a pc gamer,and I wanna add a little more umph to my gameplay so I can get my money's worth out of my new gfx card. Here are my current PC specs... Windows …

I have a Mag moniter and I adjusted it but I forgot how to put it back the way it originally was and now every time I play Civilization the entrance screen is not in the center and is now so far to the right that half of the menu …

Hi all, First off, I'm a TOTAL newbie at overclocking (actually, make that a total newbie PERIOD :rolleyes:!) and I just want to get some clarifications before I go ahead with this system I'm planning to build. [I'm on a VERY tight budget!] This is the system I have in …

Hey, Im new to the forum, so please go easy on me - i got a computer off my brother some time ago i dont know much about the spec its Windows XP. The problem is the USB ports - when i put a USB memory stick or MMC card …

Hi. I'm looking to get a new motherboard to replace my ASUS P4P800 SE. I've had an EVGA 7800 GT video card for a year and a half. I've now finally been able to actually take a break from my hectic life to get a new motherboard and put it …

Please Help! I Know Nothing About Computers And My Computer Keeps Beeping From The Moniter Or Hard Drive Or Mother Board. That Thing You Put Disc's In. Please Help! It JUST KEEPS BEEPING!:sad: And If It Helps It A Windows XP Pentium 4