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I want to install Microsoft Windows NT workstation 4.0 on my IBM computer (pentium 4). But... by simsim (9/15/2003)
How do I do Maintenance, like Defragmentize? by joemagli (4/3/2004)
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my computer will not fully defragmentize it stops at 2% and keeps on going but stays at 2%... by Paul (1/7/2006)
I would like to clear my NVRAM on my Dell Desktop 8300. I have gone into system setup but... by Turner (8/19/2003)
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Q) 2.4 What is a ZIF socket? by abdo (8/18/2003)
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how do i install 4 different operating systems in my PC? ie, win98,winxp,Linux & win... by ravi (2/8/2004)
I installed my new web camera on Windows 2000 professional . It was working fine until... by pstar (11/26/2003)
I AM TRYING TO ADD A LEXMARK 75 ALL IN ONE PRINTER TO MY COMPUTER & I CAN NOT GET IT TO... by cheweyx (10/22/2003)
I have put together a new PC from scratch, I switched it on for the fist time, and the... by Arejay (9/22/2003)
MY P4 SYSTEM DOSE NOT SUPPORT IGI 3 GAME WHEN WE INSTALL THE GAM .AND AFTER WHEN WE CLICK... by JAVED (7/11/2007)
I have a Hp CRVSA-02T1-75: during the boot process single beeps that last about 15 second... by jimmy rucker (5/19/2004)
What is meant by CMOS checksum error and how would this situation be handled? by Christine (12/2/2003)
Everyone: I have an IBM/PS1 model# 2155-78C(SL-B). It has 32 MB memory, two hard drives... by Jose C. (7/18/2003)
when i want to run IGI game the computer send a message no 3d driver found... by sweety (10/14/2006)
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What does the error "1780" mean? by Mandy (3/26/2004)
WHAT SHORT-LIVED IBM COMPUTER WAS INTRODUCED IN 1984? by HERNANDEZSMILEY (4/4/2004)
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I am looking for the minimum to the maximum in processors. Intel Pentium, Intel... by S_Cool (5/13/2004)
WHAT IS 0.24 IN SIMPLEST FORM? by alexis (9/17/2003)
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cmos checksum error by ashish kulharia (1/17/2004)
hello I've got a IBM infoprint 1220 on my windows 2000 server as a network printer using... by bha (10/16/2003)

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