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    All linux distros will keep windows boot option...

    All linux distros will keep windows boot option if you tell it to.
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    An update I tried testing the PSU which failed...

    An update

    I tried testing the PSU which failed miserably. I removed the PSU from a different pc (first time, difficult) and tried it in the first which worked no problem. I now have a new PSU...
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    [RESOLVED] No power

    Hi guys

    I recently bought a new multipoint for all of my plugs. after changing my equipmet to the new multipoint my pc no longer powers on. I have changed back to the old multipoint and have tried...
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    Nobody should be using wep. very easy to crack so...

    Nobody should be using wep. very easy to crack so your neighbours kids could be using your internet. wpa or if possible wpa2 should be used. Or don't use wireless for even better security.

    My...
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    I don't think you need to worry too much if...

    I don't think you need to worry too much if people can ping you unless you're running a black ops datacentre or something. If the relevant ports are restricted/unrestricted then the firewall should...
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    I think it matters more how voracious the...

    I think it matters more how voracious the screensaver is with regards to memory usage. If it's a simple s/s like the windows logo then it shouldn't affect what's happening in the background because...
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    and the beeps don't come through the sound card...

    and the beeps don't come through the sound card so speakers/no speakers won't matter. It would be system beeps from the Motherboard.

    Also, far be it for me to contradict SuperSparks, but i had a...
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    I thought google was my friend, but it is keeping...

    I thought google was my friend, but it is keeping secrets from me.

    Your suggestion works only if web desktop is disabled. With web page desktop the icons appear with the non transparent background...
  9. http://www.amazon.co.uk/LPIC-1-Exams-Roderick-W-Sm...

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/LPIC-1-Exams-Roderick-W-Smith/dp/0470404833/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260035993&sr=8-1

    It's a study guide for the LPI certification but I found it very detailed and...
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    web desktop icons

    Hi guys,

    I've just started using a web page as my desktop and all icons have lost their transparent text backgrounds. I know this is just how it is but does anybody know of a way around...
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    I think the BIOS should warn you in other ways of...

    I think the BIOS should warn you in other ways of hardware failure. If POST fails you will get a series of beeps which you can use to detect the problem. I once had a graphics card die and used this...
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    very nice, but I would personally dump the...

    very nice, but I would personally dump the website tonight icon at the footer if you can. Also if I may
    Want to schedule a free consultation "Meet and Greet."Shouldn't that be a question mark...
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    Sorry yes. Don't format. I read your question as...

    Sorry yes. Don't format. I read your question as you had a dead disk and bought a new external disk to copy files to. i thought that this new external disk was causing you grief.

    Whoops :o
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    It probably means that you need to format it not...

    It probably means that you need to format it not partition it. If the partition type code in the partition table doesn't match to a format that windows uses, such as FAT or NTFS, it ignores that...
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    JPnyc is correct and as a godaddy user i can...

    JPnyc is correct and as a godaddy user i can inform you that godaddy allow you to upgrade your account at any time so you won't need to cancel the old one or anything.

    I'm happy with godaddy, but...
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    Assuming your floppy disk device is at /dev/fd0:...

    Assuming your floppy disk device is at /dev/fd0:

    su

    ls /lib/modules (to find the kernel version, we'll pretend that it's 2.6.30.2)
    insert a blank floppy

    mkbootdisk 2.6.30.2

    Works on many...
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I downloaded...

    Thanks for the suggestions. I downloaded malwarebytes and superantispyware and removed ad-aware so i now have comodo firewall, avast, malwarebytes, spybot and superantispyware. Curiously i ran avast...
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    Thanks
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    Hi, I once had a problem with port forwarding....

    Hi,

    I once had a problem with port forwarding. Tried so many things and spent weeks on google researching. Turned out that my router (D-link) just wouldn't forward anything. Bought a new router...
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    security setup

    Hi

    I use comodo firewall, avast antivirus, spybot s&d, ad-aware and spywareblaster. To keep crap clean i use ccleaner. I have been using this setup for a while now and am slightly less than...
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    Open a command prompt and run "ipconfig /all" and...

    Open a command prompt and run "ipconfig /all" and paste the output please.

    I had the same problem once. In XP i installed ipv6. I didn't even have it enabled but my ipconfig returned a very...
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    if you're clicking on the IE icon and it asks...

    if you're clicking on the IE icon and it asks what to open with you got real problems. If however, you're clicking on a shortcut to a webpage which uses the IE icon then you just need to right mouse...
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    indeed. If you add /dev/sdb1 or whatever it is to...

    indeed. If you add /dev/sdb1 or whatever it is to grub and set the debian disk as 1st in the boot order you can choose from grub menu to boot to debian or windows.

    Also, when you want to get rid...
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    Check the wireless modeon the router against your...

    Check the wireless modeon the router against your laptops adapter. If you have an 'n' rated router it should be able to run in multimode (ie, b, g, n). If your router is running n mode only and you...
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    I can bridge my routers but i don't really want a...

    I can bridge my routers but i don't really want a cable running down my stairway. I don't know what DD-WRT is but i'll definitely have a look.

    Thanks
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