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Originally posted by Jazaray:
Ok, my friend is having some problems with his browser.

[10:17:07 PM] lad: The heading is:
[10:17:17 PM] lad: Default Search Engine Protection
[10:17:49 PM] lad: An unknown application is trying to change your default search engine.
[10:18:34 PM] lad: changing these settings controls the way internet explorer treats search queries
[10:18:40 PM] lad: What would you like to do?

He ran a check for virus' and spyware, it came up nothing.
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jazaray

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First two and easiest things to try are uninstalling any and all add on tool bars your friend has on his browser. ie google tool bar, yahoo search bar, etc. If he doesn't have anything installed, then I would try a different spyware program. I like using super anti spyware. It's free and doesn't leave behind certain spyware files like many other free spyware softwares.

--Evil

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Originally posted by evilempire22:
If I have Windows XP installed on one machine, is it possible to transfer that install of the OS to another machine using the same key? I am having a new computer built for me, and my current one I want to use for Linux and am wondering if I can basically "move" my OS to the new machine.

--Evil

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Originally posted by TheMidnightBomber:
I recently used my printer( a hp photosmart c4280 ) to print on thick paper for an art project. I'd estimate the paper was 1.5 - 2.0 x the thickness of a standard index card.

Now when I try to print normally, it often gets jammed or takes in too many sheets. Anyone know if there is a reasonably easy way to fix this or should I just invest in a new printer?

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perhaps just going in and manually pushing down on the feeder will fix the problem

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Originally posted by zeramous:
Not really because of drivers, it will pretty much crash. I don't know if you care or not, but under the EULA for windows, you are allowed to install/reinstall the OS only on/with the same processor, you can change everything else, but after that they "require" you to purchase a new product key. But that is only if you care about legalities. Personally I think they sabotage transfers.

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My copy of XP installed fine on:
1) My old pc, which was some flavor of AMD running at 2 ghz
2) Another pc, with a PIII
3) A third pc, with a celeron
4) most recently, a MacBook running duo core at 2.33 ghz.

No issues at all.

All of course not consecutively.

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Originally posted by TheMidnightBomber:
I recently used my printer( a hp photosmart c4280 ) to print on thick paper for an art project. I'd estimate the paper was 1.5 - 2.0 x the thickness of a standard index card.

Now when I try to print normally, it often gets jammed or takes in too many sheets. Anyone know if there is a reasonably easy way to fix this or should I just invest in a new printer?

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Originally posted by evilempire22:
If I have Windows XP installed on one machine, is it possible to transfer that install of the OS to another machine using the same key? I am having a new computer built for me, and my current one I want to use for Linux and am wondering if I can basically "move" my OS to the new machine.

--Evil

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As far as I know you should be able to create an image of your computer and install the image on your second box. The only software I've used that can do this is Norton Ghost but there are many others. As far as the XP key goes, you should be able to install on any number of machines. I've had mine on 2 machines at home for over 5 years and no problems have come up. I have heard it directly from MS that they don't care about Joe Blow having the same copy of XP running on 2-3 machines at home.

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Originally posted by Wagamer:
perhaps just going in and manually pushing down on the feeder will fix the problem

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Originally posted by Volcanon:
My copy of XP installed fine on:
1) My old pc, which was some flavor of AMD running at 2 ghz
2) Another pc, with a PIII
3) A third pc, with a celeron
4) most recently, a MacBook running duo core at 2.33 ghz.

No issues at all.

All of course not consecutively.

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He said transfer, not install/reinstall, that is a completely different thing.

I have my doubts, but it seems to have worked for me...

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Originally posted by cerberus:
Does a system restore (to a previous date) effectively remove spyware?

I have my doubts, but it seems to have worked for me...

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Originally posted by cerberus:
Does a system restore (to a previous date) effectively remove spyware?

I have my doubts, but it seems to have worked for me...

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from wiki..
"System Restore by default does not allow other applications or users to modify or delete files in the directory where the restore points are saved for data integrity purposes. Since its method of backup is fairly simplistic, it may end up archiving malicious software such as a virus, worm or other types of malware. In this case, the anti-virus software may be unable to remove the infected files. [10] The only way to delete the infection is to disable System Restore, which will result in losing all saved restore points, or simply wait until Windows deletes the restore points to make room for new restore points. Moreover, if an infected set of files is restored, the virus may end up getting restored too."

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Originally posted by Ml490:
Any one know any tips and tricks to reduce teh heat generation on a laptop and to increase battery life?

Thanks
-Marcus

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Buy Intel.

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Originally posted by Ml490:
Any one know any tips and tricks to reduce teh heat generation on a laptop and to increase battery life?

Thanks
-Marcus

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Is it new or under warranty? If not you could always try upgrading your heat sync or CPU fan and slap on a fresh coat of thermal paste. Most laptops also draw in air from the bottom. You could get an external fan to put underneath the laptop.

Something like this: http://pc-link.biz/pc/ncf02.jpg

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Originally posted by Ml490:
Any one know any tips and tricks to reduce teh heat generation on a laptop and to increase battery life?

Thanks
-Marcus

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Decrease heat - First, like Keaner said, many laptops rely on airflow from the bottom of the case. Slightly elevating your laptop and making sure you never use it on surfaces like a bed or cloth will greatly decrease heat. Second, in order to preserve battery and noise, many laptop fans are only set to activate when your laptop reaches a fairly high threshold temperature. There are many 3rd party applications you can grab that will allow you to customize how your fans will run. By having them start earlier and run faster, you can substantial decrease noticeable heat. Keep in mind, though, that if running on battery, this will reduce battery life.

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Originally posted by Ml490:
Can someone explain what overclocking is?

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Over clocking is the practice of increasing the clock speed of hardware to increase performance. It increases heat and can be tough on hardware.

As for your overheating question, in addition to other suggestions take a look at this guide:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=235824

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Originally posted by Ml490:
Can someone explain what overclocking is?

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In short, it's pushing your computer's hardware beyond the default factory limits so it performs better. Only some computers and some parts can be overclocked. If you overclock, you will increase the heat your computer gives off and shorten its life. Always be ABSOLUTELY 100% sure of what you are doing before you overclock. If you fail, you can damage part of or even your entire computer.

The wireless connection does not work. Cable connection work though

any idea how to fix this?

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Originally posted by Omega:
I believe wrong driver is installed for my network card. I'm using a HP pavilion dv6416ca model. The wireless network card should be a Broadcom. But in devices it says something NVDIA wireless controller.

The wireless connection does not work. Cable connection work though

any idea how to fix this?

Robert

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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&lang=en&product=3457736& should let you select your operating system and download the drivers for your wireless device.

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Originally posted by Omega:
I believe wrong driver is installed for my network card. I'm using a HP pavilion dv6416ca model. The wireless network card should be a Broadcom. But in devices it says something NVDIA wireless controller.

The wireless connection does not work. Cable connection work though

any idea how to fix this?

Robert

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I run the .exe program from HP website, but the installation does nothing.