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    Change default download location?

    I want to change the default directory to where my internet downloads go, i want them to go to my D:\Internet downloads instead of the default C drive location, Is this possible with a registry hack...
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    Delete TEMP files in DOS?

    I have seen posts stating that they put DOS commands in the autoexec.bat to rid PC of temp files upon boot. My question is, is it better in any way to delete the files in DOS rather than deleting...
  3. US Robotics (also called 3COM) modems should work...

    US Robotics (also called 3COM) modems should work with Windows' built in drivers, try removing the modem from device manager & reboot, windows will build new driver for new hardware found (modem)...
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    have you applied the patch? well known problem...

    have you applied the patch? well known problem with win98 heres a link. http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/contents/WURecommended/S_WUFe atured/Win98SE/Default.asp
    Good Luck
    Also if...
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    Hi Stevearhino & welcome! Sounds like something...

    Hi Stevearhino & welcome!
    Sounds like something hogging resources ram or cpu. The culprit is likely in your startup, hit 'ctrl alt delete' & post whats running, this can be real helpful. If you see...
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    "EndItAll" is one of the best little utilities...

    "EndItAll" is one of the best little utilities out there! It closes better & a LOT faster than doing a normal close. ctrl alt delete no more to close stuff here... & this app is great for running...
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    I agree johnpiercy, EndItAll is a GREAT utility!...

    I agree johnpiercy, EndItAll is a GREAT utility! handy one click 'shut everything down' app great for installs & uninstalls!
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    diane, heres a link (another i just found) that...

    diane, heres a link (another i just found) that also claims it to be a modem software problem, http://www.cpcug.org/list/lwgate.cgi/SENIORSIGD-L/archives/seniorsigd-l.log0010/Author/article-14.html ...
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    Hi & welcome diane, I looked for the help page...

    Hi & welcome diane, I looked for the help page for ya but couldnt find, BUT im pretty sure its related to 3com modem or USR (same company). My guess would be to look for newer drivers for your...
  10. Thread: Defrag restarts

    by MrDish
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    Train, or anyone knowing the answer here... is...

    Train, or anyone knowing the answer here... is doing DEFRAG in safe mode just as fast? i mean as opposed to if everything is shutdown properly while in normal mode? I was curious about this because...
  11. Thread: Defrag restarts

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    Best way to DERFAG?... Personally I would...

    Best way to DER***?... Personally I would download the WinME der***ger, you can get it at http://www.surecool.com .(NOT for early version of WIN95 with compression) This is a LOT FASTER dre***...
  12. Thread: O E Exception

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    does this happen at bootup? Is this the FULL...

    does this happen at bootup? Is this the FULL error? if not repost the full error your getting. I've never seen one that short...
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    Hi IKE & welcome, 1st of all chech the obvious,...

    Hi IKE & welcome,
    1st of all chech the obvious, pick up phone press a # (except 0) listen.... static or a humm noise says its your phone line. Also check settings at TOOLS> INTERNET OPTIONS>...
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    http://homepage.eircom.net/~leslie/testpage.htm ...

    http://homepage.eircom.net/~leslie/testpage.htm
    http://www.toast.net/performance/index.asp


    Online speed test pages
  15. Thread: Does This Work?

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    Train, so your saying the links i sent in my...

    Train, so your saying the links i sent in my above posts are false? I have seen alot online about this, I am by far no virus-worm expert but i am more led to believe that this "Trick" works more like...
  16. Thread: Does This Work?

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    hmmm, ive seen on a few different pages that it...

    hmmm, ive seen on a few different pages that it DOESNT work, heres one http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/virustip.htm http://www.vmyths.com/
    ALSO i read that adding a letter to each of the...
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    In MY opinion, the earlier ICQ versions were...

    In MY opinion, the earlier ICQ versions were better! BEFORE AOL BOUGHT IT!!! (cant remember version numbers) Everything AOL gets ahold of seems buggy, MAINLY caused form all the advertising &...
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    hi Slowbutsure, welcome. I am wondering how much...

    hi Slowbutsure, welcome.
    I am wondering how much stuff you have in startup? do you have a bunch of icons in the lower right of your taskbar? After a fresh boot hit 'ctrl, alt, delete' at same time...
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    Thermal pastes are not all created equal? what...

    Thermal pastes are not all created equal? what are the best to use? & if we dont use it how much difference can it make? We KNOW how important cooling to the processor is...
  20. do as Ringo said & try your old one, mine is a...

    do as Ringo said & try your old one, mine is a SMC EZ 10/100 also, It is called a SURFBOARD SB3100. I am VERY happy with it. BTW the new one isnt a USB is it? I been told to stay away fron the USP...
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    Sounds like you were running a virus scan or...

    Sounds like you were running a virus scan or something at the time you checked, or alot of stuff running in the background! It is possible you have a memory leak in a program you have, maybe theres...
  22. have you checked for latest drivers? I highly...

    have you checked for latest drivers? I highly recommend using this registry hack for cable modems, http://people.mw.mediaone.net/viper8/index.html
    I did it & havent regretted it! alot of times at...
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    Let AA Kill em all! as the previous posts say,...

    Let AA Kill em all! as the previous posts say, you can put em back if you want, i have seen speed improvments on PCs when it was all cleaned (deleted spyware) & less lockups.
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    In IE go to TOOLS> INTERNET OPTIONS> CONNECTIONS>...

    In IE go to TOOLS> INTERNET OPTIONS> CONNECTIONS> STEEINGS> ADVANCED...& make sure the box isnt checked that says to disconnect if idle... Also if you have call waiting (on phone svc) you should...
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    IF thats not the problem, use this tool & itll...

    IF thats not the problem, use this tool & itll tell you what is taking so long to load, & if theres failures in bootup. http://www.vision4.dial.pipex.com/ Its called "Boot Log Analyzer" I...
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