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Connect to print share from non domain PC

Not sure about the intial ones. Because it was my laptop and another laptop that were used as a test only. Some of the staff computers which are joined to the domain of course do work. BRSHOEMAK: The their IT did try his own 8.1 pro logged in as a local admin account and it didn't work for...
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- Post #4
- Jun 15, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Connect to print share from non domain PC

Server 2008 R2 domain controller with two printer shares Many computers not joined to the domain need to connect to these printer shares. These computers cannot be joined to the domain as they are personal computers/laptops The print jobs MUST render on the server because a print...
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- Jun 11, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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"Best" media player for Windows?

actually I was looking for a new one a couple days ago. I have use vlc and also MPC for quite some time. I need something to could do two things really well. Play most video/movie files and also has a good library feature. I have a nas share with many video files within genre folders with...
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- Post #61
- Feb 21, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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Hard time cloning hard drive

chkdsk, i tried it before anything. I have another hard drive in to reinstall windows. I have a free program called driverbackup. You can choose with drivers you want to backup, all/oem/thirdparty or choose specific ones. I am going to try it out and see if it's worth anything. I started to...
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- Post #8
- Jun 15, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard time cloning hard drive

I tried that also with no luck. Event viewer has hundreds of errors & warnings about error during paging operations. The newest errors says there is a bad block.
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- Post #5
- Jun 15, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard time cloning hard drive

Well I have the data that is important like our company data files, documents & such. I just tried the built in windows backup tool also with failure. I am just trying to avoid reinstalling mobo disk drivers, print devices, anti-virus, software & such. I do have was appears to be a good...
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- Post #3
- Jun 15, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hard time cloning hard drive

I have a hard drive with win xp pro sp3. The drive very old but with a fairly new install. I have noticed repeating errors in event viewer suggesting the hard drive go bad soon. It seems to run well otherwise I am using Norton Ghost 15 to make an image but it fails at the end due to bad...
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- Jun 15, 2010
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATI Crossfire - both cards the same?

I am interested in adding another video card I currently have an HIS Radeon HD 4850 - currently unavailable at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161244 I got it for 79.99 after $20 rebate & free shipping back in july 09. I look on ebay so far the best I see for the...
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- Mar 23, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Same virus got me twice in less than 24hr period

Well so far I think I found a good formulation to prevent most anything hopefully. A good antivirus software which lately I've gone with Avira free edition. To suppliment it I have a registered version of Malwarebytes, and then also I have spybot search & destory. Avira does it thing to...
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- Post #12
- Mar 22, 2010
- Forum: Security
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OS Licensing question

Actually I bought 3 of these for my company. Only major difference is I have a 15 inch lcd and the other two are 14 inch, but the same family otherwise. Of course all 3 came as I mentioned. I bought them from newegg. The hidden partition I am not sure of now that I think about it. I believe...
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- Post #12
- Mar 4, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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OS Licensing question

The hidden partition is nice to have if available. I used a Dell laptop I had as an example, even though I really have the disk. My dell laptop came with an XP Pro SP3 disk and Vista Business SP1. the product key on the bottom has vista written on it. But Xp was preinstalled. No see no...
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- Post #8
- Mar 4, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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OS Licensing question

How does a computer repair business handle OS reinstall for customers who have a license already but don't have their original disk. For example if the customer has a dell laptop with an XP pro product key what do I use to reinstall their OS. Do I have to have an OEM windows xp pro disk, or...
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- Thread
- Mar 4, 2010
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Same virus got me twice in less than 24hr period

yes is was definately enabled. In fact avira would pop up with the warning asking what to do, such as delete or quarantine, etc. Also I check the box to remember action for that file. When in IE8 and virus starts to work you are not able close out IE8 the normal way. It won't let you go...
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- Post #9
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: Security
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Same virus got me twice in less than 24hr period

I had avira free addition installed. I do agree what you are saying. Avira pops up and ask me what to do. I can quarantine, delete, ect. A new one pops up right after and I end up having to do it 50 times or forever. I detects it but it didn't do anything to prevent it. I seen the same...
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- Post #5
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: Security
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Same virus got me twice in less than 24hr period

No but I read up on it and seems interesting. I will add it to my list of antivirus/spyware tools.
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- Post #3
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: Security
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What is the "best value" method of replenishing b&w toner?

If you find a remanufacturer that you would like to try out then contact them and ask some questions. Yes they should definitely put new drums in. Yes refilling the cartridge yourself can be messy without proper vacuum with special filters or dust collector. You might get one "drill and...
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- Post #15
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Same virus got me twice in less than 24hr period

XP Antivirus 2010 - this one seems a little more annoying than its predecessors. Was a weird conquincidence....first last night on my personal PC I got this virus. Went to the wrong web page at the wrong time. My antivirus pops up & also an evil dialog box claiming I have infections all...
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- Mar 1, 2010
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Security
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Need to fix my boot loader

and that it did. In fact didn't even need to use a command prompt. I loaded the disk and selected "Repair Your Computer". It automatically detect I had a problem with the startup boot process and then it repaired it. MS actually did something useful for once.
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- Post #5
- Mar 1, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Need to fix my boot loader

I think I found out a way by booting the windows 7 dvd, go to repair, then in a command prompt type a couple commands to fix the mbr. Now to find my disk.
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- Post #3
- Mar 1, 2010
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Need to fix my boot loader

I initially installed windows xp then windows 7. I use EasyBCD to configure it to give boot options for both. I recently had to reinstall windows xp and what I feared would happen did happen. I can only boot windows xp now. I tried to use this EasyBCD in windows xp to configure boot...
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- Mar 1, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What is the "best value" method of replenishing b&w toner?

To find where the waste bin is try looking in the area where the drum is. Try to look inside if possible and you may see a roller that rest nearly against it which is the magnetic roller. It probably will have toner all over the roller. The toner grips to it because of the fixed magnet inside...
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- Post #11
- Feb 28, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the "best value" method of replenishing b&w toner?

Option 1 is good except for high priced Option 2 is good if you find a product from a reputable remanufacturer. They should replace the drum, mag roller, pcr, doctor blade, wiper blade, and chip. The components should be certified by the company to work good with each other. For example...
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- Post #5
- Feb 27, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Testing pc components

THIS INFO IS NOT IMPORTANT TO THE THREAD: SKIP TO NEXT PARAGRAPH IF YOU DON'T CARE: Basically I work with a company that manufactures laser cartridges and also manufacture some components used in aftermarket cartridges. We are starting a retail store to sell toner, ink, office supplies etc...
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- Thread
- Feb 25, 2010
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problem using ICS & Ethernet Card at same time

Being on the same subnet 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.102 and then removing the default gateway but it did not resolve the issue. I put the settings back to 192.168.2.2 and 192.168.0.102 and then removed the default gateway. Now it works. Thanks.
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- Post #8
- Jan 23, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Problem using ICS & Ethernet Card at same time

Just so I understand do you mean I should... Change TCP/IP setting on my Realtek card. Instead of using a dynamic address and obtaining ip automatically, I should set a static ip manually and just leave the gateway ip blank? What about preferred dns server...normally I would set it to the...
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- Post #5
- Jan 22, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Problem using ICS & Ethernet Card at same time

I have change the router settings. But I still behaves the same way. When Local Area Connection is enabled the web pages won't load. Once I disable it the webpage instantly loads. My new Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2: (This is "Windows...
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- Post #3
- Jan 21, 2010
- Forum: Networking
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Problem using ICS & Ethernet Card at same time

Only internet connection I have is by using my windows mobile phone via internet connection sharing through usb. I now have a wireless router to use only for file sharing between computers and for wireless printing. I do not have an internet connection on this network. Problem is if I...
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- Jan 21, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking
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Recommend Laptop memory

Thanks. The crucial advisory tool is nice. Sadly no 4GB but it only supports two 1GB sticks of PC2-5300 for a total of 2GB Guess I will buy this http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820148086
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- Post #3
- May 12, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Recommend Laptop memory

It's been a while since i kept up with the newest technology. My laptop has a T2300 @ 1.66ghz FSB 166 x 4 (665 mhz) i guess that is how it works now. I currently have 2 x 512MB PC2-4300 (266mhz) DRAM frequency is 266 running asynch. CAS4 I want 2 x 2GB modules. Can I install...
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- Thread
- May 11, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Can seem to start repair install

I follow the directions which shows on many sites. I booted the install disk, press enter, then F8. My partition is selected. I press "r" but nothing happens.
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- Sep 16, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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New video card not working with my mobo

I don't think it's overheating IMO. It runs on other computers just fine. It ran for an hour playing battlefield 2 on computer at my office. Then on my computer at home it the power shuts off in 3 seconds. Visually the card looks fine around the heatsink, fan turns on. I'm not convinced...
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- Post #5
- Jul 16, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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New video card not working with my mobo

500 Watt high quality power supply it what I have. Before I upgrade the mobo it was running some high end agp cards that consumed a lot of power. Those cards needed its own power connector. This new card I got doesn't need extra power besides the PCIe slot. The computers I tried it in had...
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- Post #3
- Jul 16, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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New video card not working with my mobo

I have a Biostar Geforce AM2 motherboard that I've had for a few months. I've been using onboard video since i've had it. I just got a new ati x1650 pro PCIe card. After I first installed it there seem to be an issue with the computer posting but after one or two tries it powered right...
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- Thread
- Jul 16, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Printer Port header but no rear panel connector

I have a biostar Geforce 6100 AM2 mobo. It has a printer port header labeled as JPRNT1. The mobo did not come with a connector/port to add parallel printer support. Anyone know where to find them.
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- Thread
- Jul 16, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Oil on other Planets?

The Decepticons used their energon cubes to store energy to take back to cybertron. That was over 20 years ago. Surely we have the technology to do the same.
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- Post #45
- Mar 5, 2008
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Formatting hard drive

I canceled the formatting and I then tried quick format. It took literally 2 seconds. Everything seems ok I guess.
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- Post #6
- Dec 28, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Formatting hard drive

can I just do a quick format with fresh drive. still though if it goes the same speed throughout it will take about 9 or 10 hours!!
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- Post #4
- Dec 28, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Formatting hard drive

I have a 500GB ata 100 seagate drive inside an enclosure using usb 2.0 port. I am using the disk management in vista to format this new drive as NTFS. It has been about 3 hours so far and it is at 28% finished. Is this normal. I know this drive is much bigger than any other I have owned...
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- Thread
- Dec 28, 2007
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Toner refill for samsung 2010

Hopefully it is a good enough toner that won't damage your fuser assembly in the printer. You can keep the toner for 6 month to year no problem as long as it isn't exposed to extreme heat or moisture.
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- Post #8
- Dec 4, 2007
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Laser printer: turning-off every night

You obviously don't know what you are talking about. After power on until the end of the initial motor rotatation, the printer will clean the drum surface of potential and the wiper blade removes any toner on the drum The printer will clean the transfer charging roller by apply a negative...
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- Post #7
- Dec 3, 2007
- Forum: Peripherals & Components

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