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    key number but no disk

    re First, I got the downup worm and reformatted the HD. I didn't know about the restore partician. too late now. Gateway culd have informed me of this option but chose to ignore my call.Tried reusing my old win XP pro disk but monitor screen faded to barely visable.Guess MS was objecting to...
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    How to transfer OS to a new disk?

    transfer OS Most hard drives come with a setup CD for upgrading. I have used seagate upgrade cd successfully. OS and all programs are transfered to the new hard drive.
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    key number but no disk

    re This is an EL1200 E machine. A friend also has one with the same problem, a key number but no disk. These both came from Walmart. I contacted Gateway, the manufacturer, and was told they would sell me a disk with all the drivers software but not the OS. I contacted them again and was given...
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    key number but no disk

    many new computers now are being sold with the "KEY" on a cabinet sticker but without a disk to use it with. How does tha work? what good is the key without an OS CD?
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    question about 64 bit computer

    re the error message was at the start of reloading the OS. I'm wondering why I never got that message before, i've been using this machine for a year. The CPU is AMD Athlon 64x2, 5000+ and 2.6 Ghz on ASUS M2N-SL1 board. The computer was working fine last night but this morning when I tried to...
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    question about 64 bit computer

    I attempted to reload suse 11.1 after a crash and got an error message "you are attempting to load a 32 bit program into a 64 bit computer". I was not aware my computer was 64 bit, i've been using 32 bit software ever since i've owned it. Is this a hardware adjustment or just a software selection?
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    Connecting Linux to the internet

    connect linux to internet. I use linux SuSE 11.1. I found it easy to connect via AT&T broadband when plugged into the gateway modem via ethernet cable. I'm having difficulty setting up a wireless connection though. I have emailed linksys and suggested they issue a setup disk to simplify the...
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    got zapped twice already

    got confiker, used killdisk to low level format, and reloaded windows XP. fresh clean load. All seemed well until I plugged in the magicjack phone USB unit, then all went crazy. Be advised peripheral devices can hide the worm. Thank goodness for my Linux machine. Worked two days cleaning up old...
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    vista oem won't load

    found it there, thanks
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    vista oem won't load

    My e machines EL 1200 came with windows XP loaded and a disk with home premium full version vista. I tried upgrading to vista but no luck.I wasn't provided a registration number, It loads fine but then expires. there are some numbers on the white envelope the disk came in but they don't match...
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    firewall is "disabled"

    I scanned for the worm only an hour ago on my win XP pro machine and it read "clear". Now it constantly restarts and will not start in safe mode. I haven't heard exactly what malfunctions are expected if infected but the timing seems appropriate. My vista machine does not seem infected and I'm...
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    firewall is "disabled"

    did that the download placed an icon on the desktop. I tried right clicking but there was no "as administrater" option provided. I ran the same download on my XP machine without a hitch, came out clean. Here's the irony, the XP machine has Professional OS and requires no administrater option...
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    firewall is "disabled"

    i've done all that, it won't start. Here's another question, I downloaded a fix for this new worm but my vista home edition will not let me run it because I don't have administrater rights. this is a home computer and there are no administraters. One more reason I dislike vista. suggestions on...
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    firewall is "disabled"

    vista home premium edition. My security status is in error, the firewall has been disabled and all my attempts to re-enable it have failed.suggestions?
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    best video capture card?

    can't access site tried to checkout your recommendation but it thinks I wont allow cookies.I'm using Linux and it probably doesn't recognize the OS. how about listing a product name. TV and game cards add a lot of power consumption I don't need. most would require i also replace my power...
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    Setting up wireless on Linux

    wireless with linux same here. I use SUSE 11.1. Ethernet connection works great but haven't been able to configure wireless linksys USB device. AT&T DSL service, E machines EL1200 computer, AT&T gateway 2 wire modem. would appreciate advice from Linux guru. [email protected].
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    How To Encrypt Files?

    crypedit I have used crypedit.It uses two passwords and encrypts all files including graphics. Don't know if it works with later windows versions. Check the web, there may be a later version. Also check the laws concerning encryption.
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    best video capture card?

    Searching for a top quality capture card for PCI express slot. Don't want game or TV features, just pro quality analog and digital capture capability. Reccomendations appreciated.
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    Vonage Vs.Magic Jack?

    magic jack magic jack certainly is a cheap way to communicate, I use it and plan to continue doing so, but there are annoyances. First, it takes over the monitor for a full minute at every boot up. You have to set there and wait for it to load each time.They could improve this by reducing the...
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    Still image from video

    still shot from video clip Use print screen, oepn image in any graphics program.I use coreldraw photo paint.
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