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The license keys they sent you with the XP SP2's are legit; you can use them with ANY copy of XP, so long as it's only ONE copy of XP. Go for it, you'll be fine.

Is there a freeware program that allows to get more speed? 24k is killing me.

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I need help! I am running dial up @ 24k.

Is there a freeware program that allows to get more speed? 24k is killing me.

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Originally posted by TheMidnightBomber:
My advice would be to steal wireless internet from your neighbors. I wouln't normally condone this behavior, but nobody should have to suffer through 24k. Was this question from 1996?

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Dial up is the only option for me this far out of town. So I must run dial up. I ask again, anyone can help me get my speed better?

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Originally posted by ThoughtsofLepers:
Geez! Are you on a 28.8K modem? If so, that's probably the best you're gonna get. If you're on a 33.6 or a 56k, my only suggestion (and one you've probably tried) is to keep reconnecting, hoping for better luck.

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On a 56k supposedly.

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Originally posted by Myy:
Anyone here know how to block a certain website on my Windows XP_ I thought it was easier, but I{v tried on block sites in the internet options. but it doesn{t work. strange, anyone done this before_ any input is great, I{m trying to block youtube.com BTW.

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Myy, Look on google, there is a way you can do it using the host files on your pc.

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Anyone here know how to block a certain website on my Windows XP_ I thought it was easier, but I{v tried on block sites in the internet options. but it doesn{t work. strange, anyone done this before_ any input is great, I{m trying to block youtube.com BTW.

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Using notepad, open your "hosts" file located in the following folder:

Windows Vista = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

At the bottom of the file, add the following line:

127.0.0.1 youtube.com

Save the file.

You may need to restart IE or reboot your computer for this to work.

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Using notepad, open your "hosts" file located in the following folder:

Windows Vista = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

At the bottom of the file, add the following line:

127.0.0.1 youtube.com

Save the file.

You may need to restart IE or reboot your computer for this to work.

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Originally posted by speechjew:
So I got a question about Excel. I've put in a big long spreadsheet of numbers and have autosummed the values at the end. However, the list is too wide to print out landscape on legal paper. So my question is, is there a way to copy the values in the total column instead of copying the equation? When I try to copy and paste, I get #REF! for the values. I just want the hard numbers.

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Copy the value, click on Edit | Paste Special and select Values.

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Copy the value, click on Edit | Paste Special and select Values.

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if I wanted to turn it on, it boots and everything, but there's no stability.. it'll randomly turn off. like, 2 mins in. the heat synchs are working, the fans are fine.. I've airdusted the inside, so it's clean.

a friend of mine said this is most likely a power source dying on me.. anyone concur or disagree?

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Originally posted by coolio:
so... my pc @ home died..

if I wanted to turn it on, it boots and everything, but there's no stability.. it'll randomly turn off. like, 2 mins in. the heat synchs are working, the fans are fine.. I've airdusted the inside, so it's clean.

a friend of mine said this is most likely a power source dying on me.. anyone concur or disagree?

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Sounds about right. Heat and the PSU are the most likely causes for random catastrophic failure. You've already eliminated the former, so the latter is probably the problem.

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Well my laptop screen is shattered however when I plug in a monitor it fails to display on the plugged in monitor; any solutions?

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There is usually either a key or a series of keystrokes that will change the video output from the screen to the monitor output and back, or sometimes to both. Have you tried that?

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Avg RAM?
Avg Processor?
Avg Memmory?
Avg Graphics card?
Avg Wifi protocol?
Avg Optical Drive?

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Originally posted by implode:
I was wondering what stats for a laptop are average these days after ordering a new laptop...and getting into a debate on another forum over some aspects.

Avg RAM?
Avg Processor?
Avg Memmory?
Avg Graphics card?
Avg Wifi protocol?
Avg Optical Drive?

I was thinking 2-3GB RAM, 2.0GHZ Processor, 250GB, Basic non branded graphics card, 802.11N, DVD/CD combo?

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sounds about right. Mine was 4gb ram, 2.4 ghz, and 320.

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Modem -> router -> 3-4 wall mounted connections.

I don't need a LAN. I just need to be able to plug computers or other devices into the wall and allow them to have internet access. I want the wall jack to serve the same function as the CAT-5 running all over the floor right now. So, like plugging a phone directly into the wall.

Researching online is frustrating since I don't really know the terms. Nothing is going further than 30 feet, but somebody mentioned something about using CAT-6 cable instead. Does that make a difference at all?

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Originally posted by iccarus:
I'm in the process of re-finishing our basement and I want to run some cable through the walls so I don't need random CAT-5 cables all over the place. Basically I want to do this:

Modem -> router -> 3-4 wall mounted connections.

I don't need a LAN. I just need to be able to plug computers or other devices into the wall and allow them to have internet access. I want the wall jack to serve the same function as the CAT-5 running all over the floor right now. So, like plugging a phone directly into the wall.

Researching online is frustrating since I don't really know the terms. Nothing is going further than 30 feet, but somebody mentioned something about using CAT-6 cable instead. Does that make a difference at all?

Also, where would be the best type of place to go locally for materials? I'd like to actually see the stuff before I buy.

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Have you considered wireless router in place of a normal one? Then you can just use a USB wireless card for your devices anywhere in the house (if they don't have an internal one). Cables are unsightly, and frankly a big hassle. You would be saving yourself a ton of work.

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Originally posted by implode:
Have you considered wireless router in place of a normal one? Then you can just use a USB wireless card for your devices anywhere in the house (if they don't have an internal one). Cables are unsightly, and frankly a big hassle. You would be saving yourself a ton of work.

If you want to use cable, what is your reasoning over wifi?

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I prefer the stability of just being able to plug the desktop in directly, without having to worry about USB issues. I also get a far better connection with my XBOX physically wired to the internet than I do with a wireless adapter. We do currently have a wireless router for some devices, with 3 items physically wired in (2 PC, 1 360) as well.

I wandered around the AV section of the hardware store this afternoon, and actually found most of what I'd need to set this up. How hard is to actually create new cables with a crimping tool?