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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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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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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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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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USB external drives not showing up in My Computer

Jenn
This is so strange. My USB external drives(ipod and external hard drives) are not showing up in My computer, therefore I can't access them through My Computer. I see them in Device Manager, and have tried to update drivers to no avail.
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Is a ATI Radeon 9250AGP 8x video card compatible?

compnoob
Hi i was wondering if a ATI Radeon 9250 AGP 8x video card is compatible and will function with a HP Pavilion a1000n desktop. My computer specs are - MotherBoard Chipset - Intel i845G Southbridge - Intel 82801DB (ICH4) CPU Intel Celeron 340 @ 2933 MHZ Memory 512 MB (DDR) Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 3, ...
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USB Camera Help

Kellerman
I purchased a WEBCAM (for dummies). I unplugged my digital camera (that works in this USB port). I plugged in the camera and it does not see it. I plugged back in my camera and it works fine. I also tried my thumb drive, works fine.
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Hard drive isn't working after used on MAC

bonyman007
I have a Western Digital 400 GB hard drive and use it for my PC operating on Vista. My friend used it for his new MacBook and his computer tried to back up on the hard drive. Everything got erased on it and now my PC won't recognize it.
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USB Issue

kowy
Hey guys. I'm having problems with my USB ports. It's not recognizing anything I'm plugging in (bluetooth device, phone). I've tried the front and back but nothing happens. I looked in the Device Manager and there are exclamation marks by the USB related areas.
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Errors and bad sectors in hard drive.??

dealrocker
Hi everyone, My PC hard drive is not working properly. I think it has bad sectors. Please tell the best method to check hard drive for errors and bad sectors. I’m also looking for the best way to fix bad sectors on my hard drive.
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extended desktop help

misaal9
i tried connecting my laptop to TV via the s video port to watch movies. even though i have connected my tv and laptop via an s-video cable, when i goto device settings (display>settings>advanced>device settings) i get a message saying two display must be connected before you can use this feature.
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Help me! Mouse not working

Daniel B
Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could help me with a problem that I have. My mouse (ps2) has now decided to stop working. I have checked the conenction etc and it will work initially upon load up, but once i've put in my password and Windows XP has loaded completly it will freeze and is totally unresponsive.
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Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000

Viewfinder
I've been using the Logitech Camera in conjunction with Windows Live Messenger (WLM) for some time without any problems, in fact the picture has been very good. However, I have recently updated to the latest (2009) version of WLM and my camera will now not work.
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WRT54G v.3 router problem HELP!

Neerolyte
Hi i have a problem with my router. The router is wired to my desktop computer and I have a laptop that uses the wireless signal. The problem is, when I turn off the wireless signal from my laptop my router seems to be working fine on my desktop and I can go online and stuff.
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ASUS P6T + NVIDIA 285GTX DON'T WORK

gluev
hello, I am a resseler in france. I have some difficulty to make a new PC work. I bought : Mother P6T deluxe +I7-920 + RAM DDR 1600 1 GB*3 Corsair and a ASUS 285GTX graphic card. All in in Antec P182 box with 850 alimentation corsair.
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Razer Copperhead mouse acceleration problem

miyagi
I have a new razer copperhead and i tried to install it normall on my windows XP SP2 PC. i did what the instructions said. plugged in the mouse, the pc detected it, then isntalled the software from the CD.
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Onboard RAM & Video Cards

Myke
I figure this is a good place to get an answer for this. My boss and I were discussing how onboard RAM is affected by a video card. While we both agree that video cards have their own RAM, I've also read about how it will feed off of the onboard RAM, making the OS say that it's only utilizing 3.
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My dell dimension sound is not working.. need help

1111113
I have just restored my dell 4600 with dell restore disk. . . Now I don’t have any sound. . . . under the device manger screen I have yellow question mark by PCI input. I also have yellow question marks by multimedia audio controller which is listed twice.
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My dearest laptop,dead?

february
My laptop fell. It wasnt a hard fall but now the screen is just lightin up and nothin is showin? Am losing it,i put all my money in buyn it. Can it be fixed at all?.
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