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warm = Local Office Depot having sales = are they closing?

Are the stores that are closing listed? Is it just regional? Any N Calif stores on that list? Thanks
- robbert
- Post #8
- Jan 21, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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I need to change 100's of .htm files to .txt files, How?

thanks all
- robbert
- Post #12
- Oct 22, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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I need to change 100's of .htm files to .txt files, How?

thanks This is getting clearer Did you mean: cd\HTMFiles or c\HTMFiles right now, I have the files on the D drive, in the folder , called stories...ALL are htm Thanks .......................................................... you'd type cd\HTMFiles <press enter> to change directory to the...
- robbert
- Post #6
- Oct 22, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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I need to change 100's of .htm files to .txt files, How?

you said..... If they're all in the same directory: Go to the command prompt, change to the directory that the htm files are in, then just do C:ren *.htm *.txt Newbie here on this. If you mean directory, does that mean folder? Yes I can put them all in the same folder. Command prompt? You...
- robbert
- Post #3
- Oct 22, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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I need to change 100's of .htm files to .txt files, How?

I used GoZilla and downloaded a few hundred .htm files. I need them to be .txt files. What freeware, shareware will change these all at once Thanks
- robbert
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- Oct 22, 2000
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Windows
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K6-III+ $54 :-)

my only comment is it says sold AS-IS hmmmmmmm could be scary :-(
- robbert
- Post #3
- Sep 29, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New HD install gives black screen, no startup, help !!

You asked....... what ide channel is your CDRW in? secondary IDE? if so, the CDRW is set to master or slave? if the CDRW is set to slave, and you want to connect the hdd to the secondary IDE, you need to set the hdd to master. ........ The CDRW is on the secondary, and the cdrw is the master, I...
- robbert
- Post #5
- Sep 27, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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New HD install gives black screen, no startup, help !!

"""""Did you set the original HD to 'Master with slave present'? - this may be different to 'master without slave' """"" How do you do this?? I connected the new HD to slave with my CD burner
- robbert
- Post #3
- Sep 27, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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New HD install gives black screen, no startup, help !!

I bought a new MAXTOR hardrive. I connected the IDE cable, and the power plug, set the HD to slave, and on startup, black screen. I disconnect the new HD, and startup to w98 is fine. I even try to startup from the MaxBlast sw, and black screen, Maxtor tells me the drive is dead. I can fell...
- robbert
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- Sep 27, 2000
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does a PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 have HD size limitations? 8 gig or less?

What controller would work? These bypass all the bios limitations? Cheap would be nice :-) Thanks
- robbert
- Post #5
- Sep 22, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Does a PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 have HD size limits? Like smaller than 8 gig?

Does a PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 have HD size limits? Like smaller than 8 gig? I am trying to find out if my PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 has size limitations. I have a new 17 gig drive, and a new 30 gig drive I want to try in this old p133. Both boxes are unopened, I could sell them or trade then easier...
- robbert
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- Sep 21, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Does a PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 have HD size limitations? 8 gig or less?

I am trying to find out if my PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 has size limitations. I have a new 17 gig drive, and a new 30 gig drive I want to try in this old p133. Both boxes are unopened, I could sell them or trade then easier if unopened :-) Is there a site that gives a chart showing this info...
- robbert
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- Sep 21, 2000
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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I took out the battery, now PC cannot find C drive, newbie help please

I took out the battery, now PC cannot find C drive, newbie help please This is an old AMD 586, w98, 32 ram 2 gig HD I took out the battery, its round, size of a quarter to try it in another pc. I did not use this PC for a month or so. I put in the older battery from the other pc, and on startup...
- robbert
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- Sep 19, 2000
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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I took out the battery, now PC cannot find C drive, newbie help please

I took out the battery, now PC cannot find C drive, newbie help please This is an old AMD 586, w98, 32 ram 2 gig HD I took out the battery, its round, size of a quarter to try it in another pc. I did not use this PC for a month or so. I put in the older battery from the other pc, and on startup...
- robbert
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- Sep 19, 2000
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Pretty big promo in CompUSA and Staple

Thanks CompUsa promos are very tricky, I have been there when the store opens, its a war and a fight to get them to honor their ad rebates, get one free etc. The store managers are terrible at customer service
- robbert
- Post #4
- Sep 16, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What URL has CPU speed comparison ratings, benchmarks?

What URL has CPU speed comparison ratings, benchmarks? Different AMD and Intel chips listed, given a rating. A list of the speed ratings compared? An index? Thanks
- robbert
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- Sep 8, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What URL has CPU speed comparison ratings, benchmarks?

What URL has CPU speed comparison ratings, benchmarks? Different AMD and Intel chips listed, given a rating. A list of the speed ratings compared? An index? Thanks
- robbert
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- Sep 8, 2000
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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comUSA Tommorrow

I have had nightmare experiences with CompUsa rebates and their "store" managers. You have to call corporate CompUsa to get any results, so sad. Good luck all
- robbert
- Post #18
- Sep 3, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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emachines 500is + 15" monitor = $399 at Sams Club

A newbie thought? I wonder if Circuit City or Best Buy or Sams will let you upgrade to the new version of windows me for free at these dates and prices? many times, yes??
- robbert
- Post #18
- Jul 26, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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emachines 500is + 15" monitor = $399 at Sams Club

someone said.... >>> Just FYI, Circuit City has the same computer for $424.99 with $75 rebate, and a 17" emachines monitor for $199 with a $50 rebate. If you just want the computer, however, it's still cheaper than Sam's >>>>> If this is true Circuit City will pricematch, and 10 per cent...
- robbert
- Post #17
- Jul 26, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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20% off @ bike.com

where is the coupon number?? Thanks
- robbert
- Post #3
- Jul 19, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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20% off @ bike.com

where is the coupon number?? Thanks
- robbert
- Post #2
- Jul 19, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Sunday Ads

where is the Frys ad page? URL please Frys is in N Calif, and S calif.....Dallas maybe....and Phoenix Huge stores, with a reputation for "repackaging?...redoing shrinkwrap....its fun shopping there....BUT inspect !!!!!!!! Frys motto Your Best Lies...are always at Frys !!!!!!! just...
- robbert
- Post #9
- Jul 16, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How do you get "coupons" for onvia.com?

thanks all a few great links
- robbert
- Post #6
- Jul 14, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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SDRAM or pc100 ram..help a newbie decide

I have a soyo sy6BA+ III MB, which ram should I be getting? SDRAM or pc100 ram?? If I want to build another and they are the same price...get which one? Thanks
- robbert
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- Jul 12, 2000
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Linksys 10/100 Fast Ethernet w/ 7' cable for $10

I just bought two here in N calif...wed p m FWIW
- robbert
- Post #16
- Jul 12, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$30 off all HP & Compaq monitors

Thanks here in N Calif, last week, there was only 2 used monitors, and no cpu of any on the computer aisle Good luck all
- robbert
- Post #2
- Jul 9, 2000
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Cheap place to buy scsi connectors, cables, where?

I want to build a scsi case from an old PC tower that I can find cheap. What type of pc case will come on when the "other" computer starts up in the scsi "chain"? I will be putting a scsi cd burner in it, and some scsi drives. Where is a cheap place for the scsi connectors...
- robbert
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- Jul 7, 2000
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Where can I buy good prices on scsi connectors, inner cables etc?

I want to build a scsi case from an old PC tower that I can find cheap. What type of case will come on when the "other" computer starts up? I will be putting a scsi cd burner in it, and some scsi drives. Where is a cheap place for the scsi connectors, scsi cables inside the tower etc...
- robbert
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- Jul 7, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Soyo 6BA+III and Celeron2?

I have a new soyo sy-ba+lll...."slot one" Newbie here......where can I get a "MSI Master slotket " This works with the new celery ll? Any tips on which celery to put in this....and where to buy it? The 366 used to be the bargin chip Thanks
- robbert
- Post #6
- Jul 4, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is there a maximum hardrive size for a 486sx? In Bios, in w95?

Is there a maximum hardrive size for a 486sx? In Bios, in w95? 540 MB's???? newbie here I remember something about 8.4 gig on a w98 machine in the older machines Thanks
- robbert
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- Jul 2, 2000
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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486sx to a Pentium upgrade question, Newbie

It has w95a on it now....24am....it runs nice......I have not tried to be on the net with it. I know a browser would be death for this:-( Thanks
- robbert
- Post #5
- Jun 30, 2000
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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486sx to a Pentium upgrade question, Newbie

Newbie here I have compac prolinea 4/25s 486sx I found at a garage sale? Can I just take out the 486sx chip, put in a Pentium chip in the socket? Where can I find info on the net on this? Thanks
- robbert
- Thread
- Jun 30, 2000
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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