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Everything New Technology 1823

WinXP Pro Win Update Registry Key Deleted

DuMe

OK, I'm not so smart! For the first time in many, many years I deleted a registry key without, of course, first backing it up. Now, for the past several months, every time I start my PC I get the pop-up message from Windows telling me to install an update (which I've done repeatedly).

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Last reply by DuMe on 2009-06-15 00:41

Feedback 1316

Blue text - why?

zepper

Anyone who knows about the eye, knows that blue is the hardest color for the eye to focus on while red/amber is the easiest, so why blue text on blue background on this site? Blue as a background is fine as the eye doesn't need to focus on that.

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Last reply by GM6BIT on 2009-06-14 23:18

Everything New Technology 1823

reformatted pc=problem with directx!!!!

gloriabarbot

When i tried to run the sims 2 game i get this error message: Failed to find any DirectX9. 0c compatible graphic adapters in the system!Please make sure that you have compatible graphic adapters and have installed the latest driver.

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Last reply by jmmijo on 2009-06-14 18:38

Windows Games 5469

final fantasy 7 pc

zom124

ok well i have the game on my laptop but it doesnt have a sound device in it. . so it says whenever i try to play it no midi sound device detected and it wont continue. . not even the configuration for the game.

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Last reply by zom124 on 2009-06-13 17:57

Windows Networking 2246

Gigabit Ethernet: Cat 5/5e/6

Myke

We about to upgrade our network with a gigabit switch and are close to finalizing the purchase, but I'm hung up on the cabling issue. Supposedly, Cat 5 only transmits up to 100mb/s, Cat 5e up to 1000mb/s, and Cat 6 up to 1000mb/s (possible 10k) but at a higher frequency.

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Last reply by jmmijo on 2009-06-10 01:43

Windows Hardware 9627

MP3 Player not recognized

cugurl02

I've searched everywhere and have tried everything to fix this. My dad recently got our laptop restored by our neighbor and i think the version of windows is wrong or missing alot of stuff. My SansaView MP3 player isn't recognized at all on it.

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Last reply by danleff on 2009-06-08 21:57

Windows Hardware 9627

Windows XP Pro 64-bit Edtition BSOD

jmmijo

So here are the details of what I've done and tested so far to attempt to figure out this issue, here are the System Specs: Biostar TA790GXB A2+ Motherboard AMD Phenom, Model 980 BE CPU, Stock Heatsink/Fan 4 x 2GB, Corsair DDR2/800MHz DIMM Modules Antec True Power 550 Watt PS Unit 2 x 36GB, WD, Raptor HDD's in Sing ...

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Last reply by jmmijo on 2009-06-07 21:54

Windows Hardware 9627

Graphics issue

Carl555

Hi All i dont have a clue what has happened up untill last night every thing on my desktop was perfect. then i wake up today tern it on and for some weird reason there is a prob with the visual graphics.

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Last reply by Carl555 on 2009-06-07 21:32

Windows Hardware 9627

"generic video driver"?

Wyndarith

This is related to the old sims 2 won't play because it says there are no direct x 9. 0 compatible bla bla bla, so I checked my system specs and it says n/a for everything. At the bottom it says I'm using the generic video driver.

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Last reply by Wyndarith on 2009-06-05 17:02

Windows Hardware 9627

Windows XP crashing consistently

vikings976

I have recently done a complete overhaul on my system. I got a Soyo P4vte with an intel 3 GHZ Proc,got a new 256 MB radeon 9800 Pro,a new memorex 16x double layer internal dvd writer and then also have an audigy MP3 board.

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Last reply by DosFreak on 2009-06-05 04:05

Windows Hardware 9627

Usb and registry Mystery

smithjrwi

Has any one taken a look at their registry settings under Hkey_local_machine\System\currentcontrolset\Enum\Usb\ and see a key called Vid_0000&PID_0000, but you cannot view the key properties(also note I have admin privilege), change any of the values, create any keys, and the last two keys end with 1 and 2 (the inf ...

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Last reply by smithjrwi on 2009-06-04 01:31

Customization Tweaking 1789

Windows XP automatically logging off

cblack

When booting Windows XP, it goes to the welcome screen and when the user is selected it flashes the destop for a split second and returns to the Welcome screen and logs off. I have tried to boot in safe mode, but when I do there is a rogue user account titled 'Administrator' that I DID NOT CREAT! I tried the fix be ...

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Last reply by Shamash on 2009-06-02 05:52

Windows Software 5498

win rar

arcanite3000

hey guys n girls recently boughta new pc and decided to transfer my stuff securly by putting it in a win rar folder with a password and ive gone and forgotten the password. anyone know how to resolve my forgetful problem and access the folder by removing the password.

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Last reply by DosFreak on 2009-05-31 19:46

Everything New Technology 1823

Sony HDD camcorder DOA...HDR-SR11..

tryin2fixit

Worked fine until last week or so when I went to use it it wont turn on, nothing, no picture, no lights on LCD; no lights for chg or power. Tried to do basic reset & the static reset (holding the power button for 5 secs) & nothing is working.

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Last reply by tryin2fixit on 2009-05-31 01:02

Windows Hardware 9627

I need modem help

travisdean

I bought a Motorola SB4200 after my other modem from my ISP got smashed. I downloaded the drivers but dont know how to install them, and the wizard will not detect ANYTHING! Everything is hooked up properly, it is on and reciving information, just not sending it.

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Last reply by Wolff-BRIG- on 2009-05-28 21:58

Windows Hardware 9627

Replacing a broken Dell Inspiron motherboard.

SlackerGirl121

Hi. I have an old Inspiron 1100 with a busted motherboard. I want to replace it with another Inspiron 1100 motherboard so my son can use it for games. I'm in uncharted waters here, but I'm a quick study and good with my hands.

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Last reply by Myke on 2009-05-27 19:01

Windows Games 5469

Sims 2 won't install

hiii000p

I got the Sims 2 when it first came out. It worked fine on my computer, but then we deleted XP, and I couldn't install it again. It said: A problem has occured when trying to transfer the file 'TSData\Res\Sims3D\Textures.

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Last reply by Jamie! on 2009-05-27 17:46

Windows Games 5469

Omikron on XP 64 bit

Vile Sword

Im running xp 64 pro and I can't seem to get Omikron: The Nomad Soul to work. I've downloaded and no cd crack and have made sure to put in disc 2 when i start the game. If I try to use disc 2, the program asked for me to put disc 2 in.

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Last reply by DosFreak on 2009-05-26 02:57

Customization Tweaking 1789

Ovrclocking ATI & undervolting Core 2 Duo in Vista

guru-d

This guide can be used as a reference just for ATI overclocking or Core 2 Duo undervolting. These two are not connected. I have a HP nx9420 notebook equipped with Ati x1600 256 MB DDR2 memory and Intel T5600 Core 2 Duo at 1,83 GHz.

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Last reply by guru-d on 2009-05-23 00:02

Windows Hardware 9627

no access to bios or usb keyboards

evilmeeko

My dell e310 won't boot, even to the Bios. It needs a USB mouse and keyboard (it has no PS2 options in back. Problem is the battery was changed, so the bios needs to enter setup to boot to change the time, etc.

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Last reply by Myke on 2009-05-19 19:10