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    Vista is faster than XP

    :eek: You didnt misread the subject. My experience with Vista is much faster than with XP, same computer, same outrageous amount of software titles than I will hardly ever use. Vista: a) Loads faster b) Loads programs faster c) Allows for faster user experience when using...
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    File transfer speed between disks (Vista)

    In my Vista file transfer between different hard drives is around 40 MB/sec... It seems to be stuck there no matter if its between two SCSI, between two ATA133, SCSI to ATA133, etc... Im not sure but I think it was somewhat the same in XP. Any clues to why? Do you have two hard drives...
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    Vegas 7d in Vista 32-bit

    Hehe, the darn thing is crashing, crash info bellow. I cant run that thing, no way in Vista I guess. If you tell me how I will. But what I REALLY want to know if there is another software title that is as powerful as Vegas and can do even more stuff, or at least the same, lol. Let me know...
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    Extending hard drives

    I have two 36.1 GB SCSI 15,000 RPM drives. Access time faster than any present SATA :p Well, since I run vista and a lot of programs, I only have 8 GB left on C:... Im thinking of extending the partition to my other SCSI drive, they are on channel 0 and 1... Is this a good move? Will...
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    Nero 7.7 in Vista

    I downloaded latest version of Nero enchanced from their site today. While installing it says that it needs to install DirectX 9.0c. I have hard time believe that Vista does not have DirectX installed?? What should I do with this promp to install directx? If I say yes and then cancel...
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    What is the name of that game?

    I forgot the name of that game. Its a 1st person shooter multi player with larger servers. Youre in a combat, many different vehicles, etc... Its for PC only, and several titles are available. This game is supposedely popular in UK, shown to me by harry monk from pssy turrents, but I deleted...
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    Dell B130, inverter board

    Hi. I had issue where when I close laptop lid or when display is turned off using ACPI, the display would not come up, lamp will be lid, but display will be blank. This is due to the inverter board. I called dell support and they sending a tech, they want to replace motherboard. Told me that...
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    XP policy for network browsing

    Forgive me I got a bit lazy and forgot what to change. I have XP machine, which I want to browse via network, i.e. \\172.16.xxx.xxx\c$ This must be enabled, I forgot what to change. I think its some policy. When I do the above right now it times out, firewall on or off. Now from...
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    Quake 4

    Looking to get Quake 4. Question is can I get it for XBOX (not 360)? If not then Ill have to get it for PC. I liked Quake 3, not arena one. Is Quake 4 similar to Quake 3, or is it more similar to Quake 3 Arena?
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    Vista and BDS?

    Anybody else having license problems with BDS in Vista? (after installing Update 2, as with update 1 and stock it just wont work)
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    Slow HD access in Vista

    My config: DATA_2 On board PRI ATA100 - 80 GB Western Digital, large cache, 7200 rpm. DATA_1 On board SEC ATA100 - Master DVD-RW, slave ZIP250 SiiG ATA133 PRI - 120 GB Maxtor, large chance, 7200 rpm Adaptec SCSI, 1, and 2, 15000 rpm SCSI drives, fast, 36 GB each. I have a...
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    UPS

    I have an older model of UPS by GLOBAL (logo says GLOBAL). It was taken from state government, and rebuild, has new bateries and works perfectely. Ive connected it via serial to computer..........now what? How do I see batery status, and all the info available via the serial cable?
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    GA-7N400-L Unknown Device in Vista

    Im trying to put everything together for Vista migration. I have Gigabyte GA-7N400-L based computer, XP 2400+ Ive removed every card out of there except Adaptec SCSI and SiiG PCI-2-ATA133 (both of which work). Basically I have Unknown Device and I cant seem to find a solution for this one...
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    Enabling Administrator account in Vista

    Im writing this definitive guide on how to easily Enable the Administrator account in Windows Vista. 1. Go to Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Local Security Policy 2. Browse to Local Policies >> Security Options 3. Change: Accounts: Administrative Account Status to...
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    Download NVIDIA forceware?

    I cant seem to find a simple thing, where to download NVIDIA forceware drivers, i.e. I want capability for multiple desktops, etc... I am able to download drivers, but those dont offer what I want. When I click on ForceWare link under downloads it just gives me info and no link for download...
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    Vision activation

    I seems to be having trouble activating visio. No problems with office enterprise, but visio, project, and sharepoint giving me problems. Any suggestions?
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    Tuner frequency?

    I have one of these: clicky I currently have this setup on my big screen so I can watch and record my car. Thats in the living room. I also want to be able to see whats going on while Im with my computer in my bedroom. The easiest thing is to buy 2nd tuner, but that cost money...
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    Vista editions

    I keep looking and cant find what different vista editions offer. Something like a column with all the features and check if its there. Currentely I dont see a way to check it out unless I go and install each edition and play with it. Please help me out.
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    Mobo or processor brocken? powers right back off

    I have Dell Inspiron 2600. When I power it on it immediately shut down, lights go on and then immediately off, same with processor fan. I removed everything off the mother board, including processor and tried powering it on, it does this same exact thing. I had display power board problems...
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    Budget video card: V6802XA52 vs GC-RX155PGA2-E3R vs X1600AGP512SB vs something else

    Im upgrading video card on my XP 2400+, from GeForce MX 100/200 64MB to something better. Because a) I got a bigger monitor ViewSonic A90 resolution 1280x1024x32, and b) I want Windows Aero in Vista Ultimate. I have these 3 budget choices, perhaps there are more, but this is what I got...
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