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    lan webcam? is it possible

    The easy and free way: 1) Download Skype. 2) Create the "webcam" account. 3) Create the "viewer" account. 4) Add the "viewer" account as a contact on the "webcam" account and vice versa. 5) Set the "webcam" account/computer to auto answer from only trusted contacts. 6) Call the "webcam"...
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    Do I have bad RAM?

    Amazon may be fine for you. You can also go directly through Crucial, but you will likely pay more. A few of the UK members here have some favorites. I am sure they will chime in at some point. Hmm... Are you using the hard drive that came with this unit as well? That could also be part of...
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    Do I have bad RAM?

    Where are you located? If you are in the US, Newegg.com is one of the best.
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    Do I have bad RAM?

    Good idea. Provided it is compatible, the other unit's modules will come in handy. Would you give us more details on the initial errors you had during the OS installs? Have tried or been able to run any of the Ubuntu live disks? Do those boot and/or give you any errors?
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    RAM , Interesting problem

    How long did you run MemTest86+ for? Since the other software is showing errors, it does appear more and more likely that the 512MB module is bad or incompatible with your system. Try swapping it with another or running it on its own.
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    Weir, really weird Win7 issue

    OK, what specifically have you taken out?
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    Weir, really weird Win7 issue

    I second the weird factor. Does the fan speed return to normal once Windows starts booting? Are you saying that Windows takes 3 minutes to load, or won't begin to load until 3 minutes after powering on the computer? Do any other USB devices prevent this odd behavior? Have you tried booting...
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    RAM , Interesting problem

    This is actually most likely a 0x8E error since you just installed the new RAM module. The most probable cause is that the module is actually bad. Have you tested Windows with only the new 512MB module installed? Now, it could be a 0xBE error. This (and the less likely cause of a 0x8E...
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    RAM , Interesting problem

    Welcome to the forum xandersvk! Please post the particular STOP code you get with the blue screen.
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    Here's A Weird One For You!!

    You are correct. They will work best at the ends. You will also usually have better results using one at each end.
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    Bad Company 2 Thread

    Yes, you can friend request within the game. Lower left corner of the main screen, Friends tab.
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    Here's A Weird One For You!!

    Welcome to the world of bad shielding and EMI! Try the ferrite rings as suggested by epidemik. They can pretty much go anywhere on the audio lines. Just wrap the cable around the rings a few times.
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    Help needed with switch!

    That's what I suspected. And the college IT guy was clueless?? That does not bode well... It sure seems like there is some sort of MAC filtering going on off that port. In other words, once an IP is established, the other computer(s) trying to connect will not receive IP addresses and are...
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    Repeatedly overclocking video card

    No problem. I used to do the same with an older Core2 iMac. How do you like the new i5 MBP?
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    Help needed with switch!

    If we are talking about an actual Ethernet switch here, then there can be no DHCP conflict with that device. A switch or hub do not supply DHCP. Now, a router on the other hand can. Is this switch an actual switch or are you talking about a router, Nielander? The make/model of the unit in...
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    Help needed with switch!

    Do both computers get assigned a proper IP address? Connect both machines and let us know what IP addresses they show.
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    Repeatedly overclocking video card

    Consider that your GPU goes from a powered off to a powered on state (pretty stressful for all electronics)regularly and constantly adjusts it's power state when in use. The re-overclocking will not put any additional stress on it - beyond what stress overclocking in general will cause that is...
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    Help needed with switch!

    What do you mean by the "Internet is allowed by MAC addresses" statement? It sounds like you might have a limit to the number of MAC addresses allowed on that port. Or, you have an authentication problem with whatever is granting network access. Does the college restrict the numbers of...
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    Upgrade Win7 to 64bit

    You could request a copy of the 64bit restore CD from the manufacturer, if they offer it. And, yes, the retail versions of Windows 7 come with both the 64bit and 32bit installers. FYI - Switching from 32bit to 64bit OS installations (and vice versa) will require a complete re-install.
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    Eyetoy as Webcam on Mac

    Hello Shannon, Welcome to the forum! Head over to the Macam Sourceforge page to grab the driver package. I hope that helps.
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