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Upgrading Windows 98 SE to Windows XP

Help,

I just bought an upgraded version of Windows XP Home so I could use my Windows 98 SE desktop.

I ran the CD but about half way through the installation, the screen froze.

There was nothing I could do but to shut off the computer.

It would not start up afterwards as...



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toffee Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Blank Screen led lights still on

I was working late last night with numerous projects to be finished at home when my desktop monitor suddenly turned black. I checked the CPU but a LED was blinking indicating it has power.

I checked the physical connection from the monitor to the power outlet and it seemed to...



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anthonyguy Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Uninstalling Adobe Reader Version 9.1

My computer is running Windows XP Home Edition SP3. I downloaded the latest Adobe Reader version (v10.1) hoping to install it on the computer.  When I went to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel to remove my current Adobe Reader version (v.9.1), I encountered an error: "This patch could not be...



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bigeyes Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

What to do with lines on the screen

Hello! I have a problem on the screen of my Toshiba Satellite (M70-144). It has lines coming down in a block about 3 inches wide.  Another block of lines again about 3 inches apart from the 1st one. I changed the screen resolution up to high 32 and got...



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dainty feet Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Securing My Router with MAC Filtering

My partner in a community project came over the house and brought over his laptop, so we could do research projects together. He told me that my wireless network was unsecured and advised me to do with Mac Filtering. 

How do I secure my network with a DIR 300 D-Link...



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gabriel123 Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

My drive would not play any disk

I used to watch DVD movies on my laptop almost every night.  Last night, a DVD stopped middle way and when I took it out and inserted it back, it would not play anymore.  I tried other disks and none would play now. 

What happened to my player? I tried...



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keithy Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Can I still use the WIP330?

Hey,

I found a box containing the WIP330 with all its accessories, battery and the power adapter. I believe it is still functional since it would still power up. I searched online for its use and functions. This is a WIFI phone which uses the SIP protocol to make telephone calls at...



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haroldski Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Problems playing videos on my computer

I have the HP Pavillion A1110N computer.  I recently bought an HD camcorder and connected it to the computer.  It managed to install the software and loaded all the videos that I took.  However, playback seemed to be jumpy and the audio and video were not synchronized.  I played...



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sugarpie Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

How do I turn on the wireless capability of my laptop?

A high school friend gave me his laptop after having bought a new one. I've been using it with a wired connection for a time and it was fine. However, when I brought the laptop to my university, I have no idea on how to turn on the wireless adapter in...



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namrider Written on 08/20/2011 in Question

Laptop as a desktop monitor

I'm not using my old laptop running on Windows 98 anymore. I'm now using a desktop with a TV-like monitor.  They say that flat screens are now available as monitors and would consume less power and space.  Forgive me if my idea would be stupid.  Can I use my...



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Oldgranny Written on 08/20/2011 in Question