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Windows XP Pro as a snappy local file/printer server *PIC*

Last post by system-log « Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:44 am
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by system-log » Sun Feb 21, 2010 3:15 am

If you have a classic IBM NetVista P4 and a copy of Windows XP Pro laying around, why not make the use of it? I have made a how-to in three parts...

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Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:44 am
How do I make 98 or 2k partition a 320 Gig drive?

Last post by jdhurst « Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:18 pm
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by Bookworm » Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:09 pm

I have a Western Digital Scorpio Blue 320 Gig hard drive for my TP240. It is now in my IBM PC300PL. The 300PL has the latest BIOS upgrade so it can...

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Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:18 pm
Microsoft Security Warning - Explorer F1 Virus

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:04 pm
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by emtee3511 » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:51 am

Guess this is the place to post this -- I missed this MS Security Warning (confirmed by SNOPES) but maybe that is because I mostly use Vista and W7...

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Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:04 pm
Thinkpad 600X Windows XP Pro Fresh Install

Last post by Neil « Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:04 pm
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by perose » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:28 pm

I recently replaced the hard drive in my 600X with a 60 gig and did a fresh install from CD of Windows XP Pro (SP3). The system seems to be working...

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Last post by Neil
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:04 pm
Adobe flash player

Last post by SHoTTa35 « Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:41 pm
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by patherine » Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:08 am

What are the most important features in a laptop for a photographer running adobe photoshop? My wife is looking to start getting into photography....

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Last post by SHoTTa35
Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:41 pm
T30 with unstable hard drive problems.

Last post by truffy « Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:35 am
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by truffy » Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:51 am

Okay now, I don't know where to begin on this problem with my Thinkpad T30. Let's start with when I bought a new WD 250GB HD and had too many crash...

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Last post by truffy
Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:35 am
Are you hesitant of upgrading to from XP to Windows 7? Why?

Last post by Bookworm « Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:27 pm
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by propellen » Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:51 am

My primary reason for disliking Windows 7, is the graphical user interface. How about you?

I think I will be using Windows XP, with the classic...

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Last post by Bookworm
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:27 pm
Another T42 Fresh XP SP2 Install Guide with working USB2

Last post by jhin82 « Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:43 pm
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by jroad » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:18 pm

So, I just did a clean install of XP SP2 on my T42 after upgrading to a new drive. After some research, here's how I did it:

This excellent guide...

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Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:43 pm
Change in start-up behaviour after Windows XP upgrade

Last post by rkawakami « Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:37 pm
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by doross4u » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:19 pm

Hello!

My IBM ThinkPad T42p laptop computer was delivered to me with Windows XP SP1 preinstalled from the factory. The very first time I turned it...

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Last post by rkawakami
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:37 pm
VGA

Last post by dr_st « Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:14 am
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by zangeena » Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:17 am

How do I record my Tv onto my Computer with a VGA cable? I have bought the correct cables to do this, hooked them up, but i don't know whats wrong. I...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:14 am
unusual slow startup behavior, any thoughts?

Last post by A31 « Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:30 pm
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by ahashmi » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:46 am

I have an X41 Tablet running windows XP sp3. the machine is older, but i am still fond of it. :) lately, it has been exhibiting some unusual behavior...

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Last post by A31
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:30 pm
WinXP won't boot - in safe mode freezes at isapnp.sys

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:31 am
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by dmcgibbo » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:45 pm

I have a T42p with WinXP and when I boot it up the initial IBM screen comes up where you can press an F key to go into different modes or BIOS...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:31 am
How to boot-up automatically?

Last post by Zedicus « Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:00 pm
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by jwege » Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:27 am

This question might be wrong here because it is not a specific OP system question, but is also no specific Thinkpad type question ...

I would want...

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Last post by Zedicus
Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:00 pm
XP backup?

Last post by moronoxyd « Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:09 am
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by thinkpad1 » Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:52 pm

What is the best way to backup XP? Or should you care?

I am not talking about the data per se as I suppose you could just create copies on another...

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Last post by moronoxyd
Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:09 am
Partition recommendations?

Last post by thinkpad1 « Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:59 pm
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by thinkpad1 » Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:41 pm

I was curious how large/small I should make my Windows XP partition if I want Linux on the drive as well. I have a 160GB drive.

Is 30GB too...

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Last post by thinkpad1
Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:59 pm
Why can't I re-size my XP partition?

Last post by thinkpad1 « Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:38 pm
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by John H » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:29 pm

I bought a used x60s on eBay which has XP on the HDD. It looks like a restore of the original XP.

So, of course, I wanted to add a Ubuntu partition,...

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Last post by thinkpad1
Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:38 pm
Windows problem

Last post by Finlay « Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:11 pm
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by Finlay » Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:00 pm

I all,
I have a problem on my Windows Vista that began afetr the purchase of an external Hard Disk Freecom.
A few days afetr the purchase I...

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Last post by Finlay
Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:11 pm
Windows freezes

Last post by Majestic « Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:53 am
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by Finlay » Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:32 am

I all,
I have a problem on my Windows Vista that began afetr the purchase of an external Hard Disk Freecom.
A few days afetr the purchase I...

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Last post by Majestic
Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:53 am
Can somebody help me here? Enabling Aero in Vista x64

Last post by A31 « Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:20 pm

by A31 » Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:20 pm

H all...
Firstly, I'd just like to say I'm not doing this on a ThinkPad so I think I should post this topic under the Off Topic section.

Admin...

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Last post by A31
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:20 pm
how many will or have already upgraded to 7

Last post by diaz1023 « Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:29 am
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by mattbiernat » Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:45 pm

just curious how popular is 7 upgrade in thinkpad forum

Admin edit : Added XP

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Last post by diaz1023
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:29 am
need help on finding missing HDD memory on XP

Last post by Georgeolivergo « Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:58 pm
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by Georgeolivergo » Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:38 pm

I've been running some tools and looking on Google and this forum, but still haven't figured out what's going on; hopefully someone here can help....

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Last post by Georgeolivergo
Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:58 pm
The word "Forward" appears in large green font on screen

Last post by cweydeveld « Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:10 pm
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by cweydeveld » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:20 pm

Yesterday while working on my R51 Thinkpad with Windows XP the word Forward appeared on the lower right portion of my screen. It is there in large...

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Last post by cweydeveld
Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:10 pm
Accessing files on a previous hard drive...

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:16 pm
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by Bg357 » Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:52 am

I recently restored my T42 with a new hard drive. I've been restoring data from the previous hard drive, via the 2nd HDD adapter.
I've done this...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:16 pm
Startup - What Processes Can I Remove?

Last post by dsvochak « Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:32 pm
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by sweat » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:55 pm

I'm looking to speed up my PC and limit conflicts. (I have a T60 running XP Pro.)

Could I get feedback on what I can remove from normal startup?...

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Last post by dsvochak
Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:32 pm
Windows freeze

Last post by Finlay « Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:55 am
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by Finlay » Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:25 am

I all,
I have a problem on my Windows Vista that began afetr the purchase of an external Hard Disk Freecom.
A few days afetr the purchase I...

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Last post by Finlay
Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:55 am
Vista home premium

Last post by JimmyD « Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:13 am
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by JimmyD » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:08 pm

How can I access the track point setting's. JimD

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Last post by JimmyD
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:13 am
Norton Antivirus

Last post by ThinkRob « Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:09 pm
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by judithara » Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:53 am

How do I find a Norton AntiVirus product key ? I'm trying to get rid of a virus. Norton AntiVirus is asking for a product key. I don't remember the...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:09 pm
Networking 2000 and XP

Last post by thinkpad1 « Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:41 pm
Replies: 4
by thinkpad1 » Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:54 pm

Does anyone know how to do this?

I don't know where to ask.

I want to grant full access to both computers, one has 2000 and one has XP.

But,...

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Last post by thinkpad1
Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:41 pm
XP what version should I choose for working serial ?

Last post by singbad « Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:55 am
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by vladis » Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:50 am

Hi,

I dont have recovery cds from my X41. I want to install system registred to my serial number from bottom of my laptop.

Windows XP Professional...

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Last post by singbad
Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:55 am
When support for win 2K stops next year.

Last post by craigmontHunter « Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:41 am
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by paul*robertson » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:49 pm

What will this mean. I have win 2k on my 600x. Of course it will still work, but in practical terms what will happen.

(before anyone suggests...

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Last post by craigmontHunter
Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:41 am
Clean install on new drive & keep old "just in case"

Last post by amy55407 « Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:41 pm
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by amy55407 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:49 am

I don't know why I wouldn't be able to do this but I wanted to check to be sure. I've done several reinstallations of Vista both to improve...

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Last post by amy55407
Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:41 pm
MS XP Update Problem

Last post by ARD « Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:13 pm
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by BruisedQuasar » Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:28 pm

Anyone run into this problem? Recent updates 1) MS >NET Framework Security update & 2) Security Update for Powerpoint Viewer (k696915) repeatedly...

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Last post by ARD
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:13 pm
Vista on an X6 series. Can all the models cope.

Last post by bill bolton « Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:51 pm
Replies: 9
by paul*robertson » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:41 pm

Can all the x6 series models cope well with Vista. The basic X60 single core 1.6 can be bought cheaply nowadays. With 2gig of ram would this cope, or...

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Last post by bill bolton
Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:51 pm
Lenovo Power Manager and non-admin xp user - Fixed

Last post by thinkpac « Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:58 am
Replies: 7
by dvg » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:39 pm

Has anyone ever found a way to make this utility fully functional as a non-admin user on xp? I've done some searching on here and haven't come up...

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Last post by thinkpac
Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:58 am
Need Help with some errors

Last post by xtree « Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:07 am

by xtree » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:07 am

When trying to backup my hard drive Clonezilla dies with a bad sector error. I lived with the fact I couldn't back up my system for a while and...

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Last post by xtree
Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:07 am
Runtime error 40020

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:15 am
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by djsharpie » Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:13 pm

Hi

Sorry if this is in the wrong topic area.

This issue relates to an HP system although I have a T30 and T40 which are ok!

My partner runs a...

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Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:15 am
How do you bypass content advisor password in Internet explo

Last post by madmaven « Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:48 pm
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by madmaven » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:02 am

How do you bypass content advisor password in Internet explorer in XP Pro?
I have been working on this I series old machine that is still nice but...

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Last post by madmaven
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:48 pm
A hard to find power management setting for wireless adapter

Last post by Tõnis « Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:25 pm

by Tõnis » Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:25 pm

There's a power management setting for the wireless adapter that's, in my opinion, somewhat hidden. Open Network Connections. Right click on your...

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Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:25 pm
Onecare or Avast??

Last post by loyukfai « Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:37 am
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by buddypad » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:58 pm

Hello! What are your opinions about Avast and Live Onecare for protecting a Vista-System? Which one is better? Do you prefer one of the two? If yes,...

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Last post by loyukfai
Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:37 am
Why do things sometimes open half off the screen?

Last post by Tõnis « Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:31 pm
Replies: 5
by Tõnis » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:12 pm

Here's a pic:

It's not always the Windows Media Player that opens, as in the pic, half off the screen. Sometimes it's the Windows Live Messenger....

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Last post by Tõnis
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:31 pm
Need Infrared Port Driver for T20/T30 (XP SP3)

Last post by singbad « Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:27 pm
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by singbad » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:29 pm

Hi,
I've set up Windows XP SP3 both on a T20 and on a T30 and I've installed all drivers I could download from IBM/Lenovo. Unfortunately I could not...

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Last post by singbad
Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:27 pm
Install MS Office 2007 using Windows XP Pro?

Last post by Marin85 « Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:27 am
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by robert213 » Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:18 am

My GF's Dell D620 is running Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz T2400 processor with 1 GB of RAM.

She wants to use the new enhanced features (voice over...

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Last post by Marin85
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:27 am
Thinkpad T40, T42 + Vista = ?

Last post by Medessec « Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:59 pm
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by Medessec » Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:32 pm

So, I plan to get a T40 or T42(probably T42) Thinkpad as soon as I finish getting a Zune HD and as soon as I have the money. My Question:

Does...

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Last post by Medessec
Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:59 pm
Network sharing in Vista

Last post by dsvochak « Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:16 am
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by sktn77a » Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:13 pm

Hello:

I have several computers in my home network conencted via a Netgear 10/100 ethernet. Operating systems are Vista home premium 64 Vista home...

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Last post by dsvochak
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:16 am
Vista SP2 loses hibernation option

Last post by K0LO « Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:08 pm
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by Kyocera » Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:18 pm

For some reason I'm losing the option for hibernation :banghead: . Vista reported that there was an issue with the atheros card driver so i updated...

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Last post by K0LO
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:08 pm
CSS

Last post by yak « Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:38 am
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by banikian » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:43 am

What is the advantage of using CSS or PHP instead of just old plain HTML? It seems like HTML can do everything that CSS and PHP can do....

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Last post by yak
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:38 am
No Office 2003, but still patches via Windows Update.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:09 am
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by Deckard » Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:50 pm

I have upgraded from Office 2003 Pro to Office 2007 Pro recently. All software were upgraded except for Infopath 2003, which is not included in...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:09 am
BSOD after removing root kits with Malewarebytes

Last post by madmaven « Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:43 pm
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by madmaven » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:52 pm

i'm running Xp pro on a T23 and installed malwarebytes and it found 5 rootkits so I told it to remove let it set a while while I was on the G40...

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Last post by madmaven
Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:43 pm
Syncing Internet Explorer and Firefox Favorites/Bookmarks

Last post by Tõnis « Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:48 pm
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by Tõnis » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:58 pm

Could anyone recommend a reliable (not spyware-ridden) program or application for syncing Internet Explorer Favorites and Firefox Bookmarks? I like...

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Last post by Tõnis
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:48 pm
Drive has redesignated itself as EISA!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:17 pm
Replies: 6
by schen » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:33 pm

Not sure whether this is actually a Misc. Hardware issue or a Windows issue, so here goes. I've been in the process of moving some things around and...

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Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:17 pm

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