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    Missing System Reserved Partition for Win7

    I have a Dimension desktop which was set up with a dual boot XP/Win7 configuration. There were two partitions on the hard drive with an operating...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2016/05/03, 5 replies, in forum: Windows 7
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    MS Shadow Copy Service Not Working

    I have a Dell Dimension running Win XP SP3. I tried to clone the hard drive with Macrium recently and got an error which I was able to trace to...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2015/02/09, 6 replies, in forum: Windows XP
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    Solved Virus Win32 Window and Lost Restore Point

    [Resolved] Virus Win32 Window and Lost Restore Point I opened a web page recently which was infected. It immediately re-arranged my desktop...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2012/06/08, 28 replies, in forum: Malware and Virus Removal Archive
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    Resolved Firewall scan shows all the ports stealthed, except port 21

    Hi, I have DSL internet, and connect with a Westell 6100G modem set to medium security. I also have a Netgear RP614 V4 router between the...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2011/10/12, 3 replies, in forum: Security and Privacy
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    Resolved Replacing Hard Drive Circuit Board

    Hi, My Seagate 7200.9 hard drive recently died. 80GB. I got the blue screen with the "drive not recognized" error message. I checked...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2009/07/13, 11 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Can I replace a P4 Willamette CPU with a P4 Norwood?

    Hi, I have an old Compaq 5320US with a 1.5GHz "Willamette" cpu, and 512MB of PC 133RAM. I would like to upgrade the processor. It has a...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2007/09/23, 1 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Trouble Booting Memory Test CD

    Hi, I have a Dimension 4700 with Win XP and I want to check the RAM memory to see if it is working OK. So I downloaded Memtest86, and...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2006/11/15, 9 replies, in forum: Windows XP
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    CD-ROM Lost With New Power Supply

    Hi, I have a Compaq 5320US, and the power supply went bad. So I bought a generic supply and re-wired the 24 pin ATX connector to what...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2006/10/14, 9 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Compaq ATX Connector Wiring

    Hi, I have a Compaq 5320US with a bad power supply. Unfortunately it uses a proprietary 24 pin ATX connector scenario, and the generic...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2006/10/12, 3 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Bad Floppy Drive?

    Hi, I have a 3 mo.old Dell Dimension E510 Desktop which is a few weeks out of warranty, with Windows XP. I was reading some old floppies...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2006/08/25, 3 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 blocking pop up?

    Hi, I frequently access a popular website which will not respond properly if you are using a pop up blocker. I have accessed it many times...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2005/10/19, 6 replies, in forum: Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge
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    Eliminate Windows Network Logon

    Hi, I recently got DSL, and installed a router as a firewall. So I now have one computer and a router as my network. When I boot up...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2005/10/14, 2 replies, in forum: Legacy Windows
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    Browser Conflicts with AOL and Outlook

    Hi, I have dialup service with AOL, and also with ATT for when AOL cannot maintain a reliable connection. I am running Win98 on a Dell XPS...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2005/05/03, 2 replies, in forum: General Internet
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    Installing New CD-ROM Drive, not detected.

    Hi, I am trying to replace my CD-ROM drive. I have a Dell Dimension XSP T500 and am running Win98. The old (original) drive used to work...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2004/12/13, 5 replies, in forum: PC Hardware
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    Distorted text

    Hi, I am having a problem with displaying small font text when I am looking at a web page. For example, when I look at WindowsBBS the...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2004/01/25, 3 replies, in forum: Legacy Windows
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    scanner software causes lockup

    Hi, I have an Astra 1220P ( serial port) scanner which I am using on a Dell XPS R450 with Win98. It has the VistaScan software. When I try...
    Thread by: mechanic, 2002/09/16, 5 replies, in forum: Other PC Software
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