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Watching DVDs on PC

Just seems strange to me that the latest version of the three commercial products claim to be Win10 compatible yet none of the trial versions would work for me. Even if the codecs were removed from the operating system wouldn't the three commercial products have to include them in order to be...
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- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Watching DVDs on PC

Thanks for the heads up on the codecs. Like I said VLC works for me. What I'm trying to understand is why my older rig, a Win 7-Win 10 upgrade can run Nero 16 Platinum without any hiccups but a clean install of Win 10 can't. Maybe it's just missing codecs in Win 10, or a graphics acceleration...
- trainmaster5
- Post #8
- Jul 14, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Watching DVDs on PC

Running the latest version of Win10 Pro. I've never installed any video codecs(that I know of) on any rig I've built going back to Win 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups. I just use what the operating system and the graphics card provide.Heck, I'm still playing Age of Empires 2 as I approach my 70th...
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- Post #6
- Jul 13, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Watching DVDs on PC

I have VLC installed and it works perfectly for me. Just wanted to know why the other programs all gave me the same problem. Is it video card related, Win10, or something else?
- trainmaster5
- Post #3
- Jul 13, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Watching DVDs on PC

Been using Nero Platinum for years without any problems. Recently decided to build a Ryzen box to replace an older AMD rig. Installed Nero, get to home screen of program and all hell breaks loose. Title page of DVD displays fine but after that artifacts galore. Tried a trial version of Nero 17...
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- Jul 13, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Windows
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CPU Fan ???

Just a quick update. Moved same CPU and fan to a Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H board and everything's working as designed. Thanks for your help and suggestions.
- trainmaster5
- Post #7
- Jul 11, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Fan ???

I couldn't get the fan to spin in either fan header which probably points to the fan itself IMO. What bothered me was going online and finding out that ASUS removed this particular board from it's listing. After reading the latest comments on NewEgg about this board my suspicion is that the...
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- Post #5
- Jul 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Fan ???

That's what I'm getting at. How many have run into a defective CPU fan from Intel or AMD? It's possible but I've never heard of it myself. I just hate buying a CM hyper or EVO, for example, just to find out that the problem is with the mb itself. I don't have a spare CPU fan lying around and I'd...
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- Post #3
- Jul 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU Fan ???

Had a few parts sitting unused so I figured I'd put them to use. I put an ASUS mb P8Z77-V and Intel 3570k in a Corsair 200R case to see what I could get. Hit the power button and get a "CPU Fan 1" error on the screen. Shut down and checked the stock cooler's fan and it WAS plugged in to the...
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- Jul 6, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD/CD Player doesn't read discs anymore - new build

I was setting up a Vista 64 rig a few nights ago w/ a new Gigabyte MB (775 LGA) and the same thing happened. I think when I installed the chipset drivers I made a mistake and chose the "install all " option instead of the individual option and probably have raid drivers and who knows what else...
- trainmaster5
- Post #8
- Oct 2, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading Vista Ultimate32 to 64 before Win 7

Here's my dilemma. I'm currently running Vista Ultimate 32 and I have a full retail copy and an upgrade copy, also retail. I want to go to 64bit Home premium. With the upcoming release of Win 7 I figured that Ultimate 7 isn't worth my time or money so I would want to go 64 bit Win 7 Home . I...
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- Sep 24, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Ultimate 32 to 64

Can I install Vista Ultimate 64 over Ultimate 32 or must I wipe the drive first ? I'm also rebuilding another rig soon, ( the mobo died in that one ), and I have a second copy of Ultimate for that one. It's an upgrade version but it does come with the 64 bit disk in the box. Should I do 2 clean...
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- Jan 25, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Cloned HD Question

I was running out of room on my Maxtor 250gb PATA so I bought a Seagate 500 gb SATA drive. After trying to install it in my case I found it conflicting with my video card so I left the new SATA in the case and installed my original in a USB case I had. I tried to use Seagate DiscWizard to clone...
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- May 13, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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HD Problem

Running Vista Ultimate on a Maxtor PATA HD. The HD was getting pretty full so I decided to add a Seagate SATA 500 gig and clone the IDE to the bigger SATA drive. I installed the SATA drive and went into BIOS. The new drive was detected but the old Maxtor primary master wasn't. Because I really...
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- May 1, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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HD to HD file Transfer (Copy)

Can I leave my PATA in the rig as is, it's set to master, and add the SATA drive and clone . Or must I set the old drive to slave before or after I clone?
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- Post #4
- Apr 20, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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How is the Vista Serive Pack 1?

SP 1 won't install on both of my boxes because of my CL Audigy 4 sound cards.
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- Post #12
- Apr 8, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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HD to HD file Transfer (Copy)

My old 250 gig HD, a Maxtor, is getting filled up quickly so I ordered a WD 500 gig from the egg. The old drive was a PATA and the new one is SATA. Should I d/l the WD utiliies and do a copy operation, or put the old drive in an external box I have and copy my Documents and Itunes folders to the...
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- Apr 2, 2008
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading from Skt 939 to AM2 ???

Anyone? I'm leaning toward one of the Asus M2N derivatives although they had memory problems when they first hit the scene.Has that been corrected wirh the latest BIOS' ?
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- Post #2
- Jul 28, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Upgrading from Skt 939 to AM2 ???

Been running an MSI K8N Neo 4 mb w/ Vista Ultimate 32 for a few months as my primary rig. I'm not an overclocker or big gamer but I do listen to music, web search, play AOE 2 and 3, and do resumes etc. , for my nephews. I consider myself a hobbyist rather than enthusiast ( pushing 60 yrs old). I...
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- Jul 26, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Motherboards
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Display Problem at Startup

Happens maybe one in ten times over a weeks time. Puzzling to say the least. Been running Vista Ultimate for a month on this rig and it just started last weekend. Haven't installled anything new in the 3 weeks or so except automatic updated for MS, Zone Alarm security,iTunes +Quick time...
- trainmaster5
- Post #3
- Jul 20, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Display Problem at Startup

After starting up I'm taken to the Login screen (Vista Ultimate 32 ). I log in and I get a black screen with a white arrow, cursor. Nothing else. Figuring WTF I try the power button, not reset, and lo and behold the log off-on screen becomes visible again. I restart normally and everything's OK...
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- Jul 20, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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I win! (was I give up)

I also tried installing Vista Ultimate on a MSI K8N Neo 4 board. Disabled AV, etc.. It seemed to install in spurts. 3 hours later it finally got to the language setup screen. It finally got to the starting Vista screen and then started an endless cycle of reboots, at least 10. I could hear my...
- trainmaster5
- Post #6
- Jun 17, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Zone Alarm and Vista

Any idea when ZA will have a Vista certified security suite on the market? It's almost summer time and Vista's been out for a while.
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- Jun 6, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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MSN+ lost saved mail

I've been using MSN for a few years. I created a folder for saved mail under the "saved on my computer" option a while back. Recently I began having problems with the program and to do the un/re install routine to get back online. I popped in my CD and it worked, to a point. The saved, archived...
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- Thread
- Apr 29, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 7

That's pretty much what I was thinking regarding Vista. I thought ZA was using Kaspersky now which is why upgraded from ZA 6 to 7 originally.
- trainmaster5
- Post #3
- Apr 27, 2007
- Forum: Security
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Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 7

I recently downloaded ZA 7 to upgrade my security suite from ZA 6. I got a new installation key and loaded the program. I checked and found I had over 350 days left on my subscription.O.K.. Today I started up my computer and a warning message tells me my subscription has expired and I can't...
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- Apr 27, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Security
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Family Pack Restrictions ???

If I buy Vista Ultimate today, and pick up 1 or 2 Home premiums as per the offer, is there any deadline as to when I must actually upgrade. In other words must I use the 2 HP keys within a certain time frame. I realize the offer might be for a limited time but do the Home Premium keys...
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- Thread
- Feb 10, 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Purchasing Vista question?

I've got a similar question. I'm running a retail XP Pro on my main rig, AMD x2. I built a c2Duo rig last fall which I'll eventually make my #1. That box has an OEM XP Pro in it. Should I go for two Vista home Premiums (full), an upgrade and a full Home Premium, or the same combination of of...
- trainmaster5
- Post #5
- Feb 3, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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So...what's the verdict on IE7?

I installed it as a MS update. Now "Ding" from Southwest Airlines won't work at all.I've un installed it but Ding is still a no-go.
- trainmaster5
- Post #38
- Nov 5, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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My DP965LT worked fine

jimmyj68, you hit the nail on the head. As a long time DIY person I figured the same. You can't complain when Intel told us about the 965 chipset before the boards were released.
- trainmaster5
- Post #6
- Oct 7, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

Running 4 sticks of Crucial 512 in Dual channel mode with no hiccups, w/ latest bios.
- trainmaster5
- Post #732
- Oct 1, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official Intel DP965LT Thread ***

I'm beginning to think that the memory problems being reported on this motherboard are a product of a somewhat immature bios implemention. I have been building my own machines for over a decade,AMD, Intel,Cyrix, with all manner of chipsets. The problems with the "965" seems to affect all board...
- trainmaster5
- Post #190
- Sep 25, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official Intel DP965LT Thread ***

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- Post #189
- Sep 25, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Has anyone gotten their Santa Cruz sound card to work in Vista?

According to the Vista Upgrade Advisor the Santa Cruz is not supported. Maybe my Audigy2Z or Audigy 4 might pass.
- trainmaster5
- Post #2
- Sep 13, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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*** Official Intel DP965LT Thread ***

I've been running the same mobo with Crucial 667 ram and so far, so good. My main box has an AMD(939) X2 3800, also with Crucial ram. I think that most people jumped on the Core 2 Duo bandwagon without reading the specs on the 965 chipset. I also think that mobo manufacturers, including Intel...
- trainmaster5
- Post #97
- Sep 12, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards

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