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VOIP-best hardware and software to use?

Does the recipient of the call need to receive the call on Skype or can they answer on a POTS landline or cell phone? Thanks.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #4
- Jan 3, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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VOIP-best hardware and software to use?

I want to make calls in the USA to friends using the internet. I know several companies offer VOIP capability (Skype, Ooma). Can anyone offer a step by step procedure to set up a phone call system using the internet to make outgoing phone calls to friends in the same and other states and can I...
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- Jan 3, 2010
- Replies: 9
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How to copy audio file across 3 CD's?

I have a 180 minute audio lecture on a flash drive as a WMA file and I have Nero. How can I copy the 180 minute lecture across (span?) (3) Cd-Rs to include the whole lecture? Id also like to convert the audio WMA to a CDA format so it can be played in an ordinary CD player. Thank you...
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- Jun 8, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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How to Recover files lost after a SYSTEM RESTORE??

A friend with XP Home used the SYSTEM RESTORE function to restore a slow operating system. In the process the friend lost all her Outlook emails and her My Docs folder. What is the best way ( if there is a way) to recover those files lost when she performed the Restore function? Thank you.
- ForceMajeur
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- Apr 9, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to Recover files lost after a SYSTEM RESTORE??

A friend with XP Home used the SYSTEM RESTORE function to restore a slow operating system. In the process the friend lost all her Outlook emails and her My Docs folder. What is the best way ( if there is a way) to recover those files lost when she performed the Restore function? Thank you.
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- Apr 9, 2007
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to burn DVD-9 content onto 1 DVD-5 disk

Whats the best way to burn a DVD-9 onto a single sided DVD-5 disk,rather than burn the DVD-9 onto a dual layer DVD-5 or span across 2 DVD 5 disk? Thanks.
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- Mar 22, 2007
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to attach Linksys high gain antenna to laptop?

Thank you. Any tips on brand/source for a quality PCMCIA/SMA card? Also, what is the native gain now on the TOSHIBA notebook?. I read somewhere that the TOSHIBA wireless antenna is built into the LCD frame. Thanks again.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #4
- Mar 1, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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How to attach Linksys high gain antenna to laptop?

Ive got a Linksys 7dbi high gain antenna with an SMA connector. Is there a way that I can hard wire this antenna to my TOSHIBA Satellite laptop without too much soldering or mess so that I can make a reliable connection? Has this been done before? Thanks for any and all ideas.
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- Thread
- Mar 1, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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What is the thinnest 1Gb USB drive money can buy?

What is the Thinnest 1 Gb USB flash drive that I can buy and carry in my wallet daily without damaging the drive or corrupting the files on the drive? Thank you.
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- Feb 26, 2007
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Computer Building
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Symantec LiveUpdate sucking 100% CPU for hours on end?

try NOD32 and dump the resource Hog.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #5
- Feb 23, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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Whats better than Windows Media Player?

What is a superior media player to Windows Media Player in XP? Thanks.
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- Feb 23, 2007
- Replies: 31
- Forum: Windows
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Ok I went back to the EVEREST report for the Audio Controller and saw that this mobo used the ATI SB450 - High Definition Audio Controller,which I googled to find the Realtek_HD_Audio_5282.zip - ZIP archive, unpacked size 55,849,668 bytes which I installed and it went active right away. Re...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #18
- Feb 22, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Back now...I installed the ATI Catalyst Control Center ONLY in XP AFTER I installed Microsoft NET FRAMEWORK 2.0. This established the DISPLAY ADAPTER sub folder in DEVICE MANAGER although the ATI driver was not yet installed. Almost there...the VGA Save fail safe driver was now gone. Then, I...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #17
- Feb 22, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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Is there a Power saver utility for XP??

Are there any software utilities or plug ins for XP Pro that I can use on my laptop to reduce the power consumption off battery such as the power saver option that exists in MS VISTA? Thanks!
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- Feb 22, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Hello...got the video drivers installed properly but it was a convoluted and trail and error process but the video display works well now with resolution levels not available on the VGA Save mode. Only 1 problem remains=cant get any sound from the speakers=NO AUDIO DEVICE listed although ALL...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #16
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

This is good information and I'm sure the MODTOOL will work with the Catalyst RADEON drivers--I still cant get past first base though because when I try to install the CATALYST drivers the install stops and I get the message that no VGA driver can be found and that I need to use the STD VGA...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #14
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Here you go and many thanks: System Summary for Toshiba laptop in question: --------[ EVEREST Ultimate Edition 2006 (c) 2003-2006 Lavalys, Inc. ]--------------------------------------------------- Version EVEREST v3.50.761 Benchmark...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #12
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How do I install a .cab file?

thank you kindly--how do I delete this thread?
- ForceMajeur
- Post #5
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I install a .cab file?

Discovered an excellent site for driver updates called driveragent.com. I think its a must have site. However, I still am unable to install my cab file for my video controller and cant install any video drivers since the VGA Save fail safe driver remains in effect no matter what I do. Also...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #4
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I install a .cab file?

ok thanks and sure...didn't know if anyone would read my original thread.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #3
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I install a .cab file?

How do I install a cab file for a video controller for WIN XP? Thank you.
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- Feb 21, 2007
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How do I install a .cab file?

How do I install a cab file for a video controller for WIN XP? Thank you.
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- Feb 21, 2007
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Ok you guys are the Champion Pros and Im just an eager neophyte who is very green. I ran an EVEREST report and WOW! Everything I wanted to know about my laptop but didnt know how to ask until now. Is there anything that I can post here from the EVEREST report which will help you help me direct...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #10
- Feb 21, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Sensible strategy...I used CPUid but it told me that the mobo was a TOSHIBA with some funky code that made no sense and had an R400 chipset or the like. Ill try the Bart method w/plugin and let you know what I discover. I agree that once the on board chipset is idED, then there is a chance that...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #9
- Feb 20, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

yep, went there--did that. VISTA only drivers for all.. Guess we've all been hoodwinked by the MS alliance of hardware nations.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #6
- Feb 20, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

The Recovery/Application/Driver/OS disk that comes with this laptop shows exactly all the drivers I need to fully operate the laptop. However, after installing each driver from the disk which then shows "Installation complete" I reboot the laptop and lo and behold the driver is not installed and...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #4
- Feb 20, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Right RKS..my laptop came loaded with VISTA BASIC as an OS but I reformatted the HDD and installed XP Pro, which doesn't seem to have drivers for the mobo hardware in this laptop. If I can just get rid of the VGASave video driver (which by the way doesn't show up in Device Manager) then maybe I...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #3
- Feb 19, 2007
- Forum: Laptops
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How to operate new laptop with XP Pro??

Hi...anyone have any leads on how to run XP Pro on my newly acquired A135-S2286 TOSHIBA laptop? I cant find drivers that work with the mobo or vid chip for this laptop including the PCI controller, the LAN Ethernet controller, the USB controller, or the VGA display. The system install for XP Pro...
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- Feb 19, 2007
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Laptops
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Needs ATI driver for XP Pro Radeon Xpress200M

Thanks for the direction...I appreciate it. The other problem I see is that the chipset, Ethernet, PCI, and USB controller are also without drivers in the view of the Device Manager under XP Pro onthis laptop. Cant seem to determine if any drivers exist for the onboard chipset or the video...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #5
- Feb 19, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Seeks TOSHIBA laptop mobo drivers???

Where can I find drivers for my TOSHIBA laptop A135-S2286 mobo? I cant install the Radeon vid drivers for Xp Pro UNTIL I first install all the mobo drivers. CPUID gave me a cryptic Toshiba IAYAA brand mobo which I never heard of. I want to run XP Pro and right now the Device Manager shows NO vid...
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- Feb 19, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Needs ATI driver for XP Pro Radeon Xpress200M

Thank you and those Radeon drivers Ive tried--however, Ive noticed that the VGASave driver is in effect now on my XP Pro and what little research Ive done indicates that the std VGA driver is not shown as a choice for this TOSHIBA motherboard. How do I a) determine the motherboard inside my...
- ForceMajeur
- Post #3
- Feb 19, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Needs ATI driver for XP Pro Radeon Xpress200M

I removed VISTA BASIC from my TOSHIBA A135-2286 laptop and installed XP Pro. The GPU on the laptop is the Graphics Chipset * : Radeon® Xpress 200M and the ATI XP Pro 7.1 catalyst video driver is deemed INCOMPATIBLE with the Graphics Chipset * : Radeon® Xpress 200M. Is there any ATI...
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- Feb 18, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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What replaces Norton System Works?

Are the virus definitions updatable with NOD32? Or is that unnecessary? Thanks.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #15
- Feb 3, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to connect wireless card to the Web?

Terrific and comprehensive guide..thank you..Im a LINUX fan and have launched a couple of Distros form CD's upon boot including Ubuntu and Knoppix. Both work well--however, I am unable to get my wireless D-Link card to access the Web and have spent a couple of hours with command code trial and...
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- Feb 2, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What replaces Norton System Works?

Would Symantec Corp AV 10.1.5 be compatible and work in VISTA? Thank you.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #11
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What replaces Norton System Works?

When I tried to install NAV 2007 I recd the "not compatible with VISTA" warning and then the program exited. The warning continued that NAV 2007 was compatible ONLY with WIN XP. Does NOD32 work with XP? Thanks.
- ForceMajeur
- Post #7
- Feb 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What replaces Norton System Works?

Since my Symantec System Works 2005 wont work with WIN XP BASIC HOME, what can I install instead that does what Systems Works does?
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- Jan 31, 2007
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to put boot floppies onto 1 CD?

Ive got (6) WIN XP PRO 3.5" boot floppy disks. How can I put the content for all (6) boot floppies onto (1) CD so that I can just boot from the (1) CD and allow the CD to install the contents from all (6) boot disks? Thanks experts!
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- Jan 31, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to DISABLE COMPATABILITY filter in VISTA???

I have VISTA HOME BASIC on a DUAL CORE TOSHIBA laptop. How do I TURN OFF the incompability god which disallows incompatible software drivers (e.g. I cant install ZONE ALARM PRO ver 6.1 BECAUSE VISTA WONT LET ME? is there any way to DISABLE this piece of crap filter? I cant afford to go out and...
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- Jan 31, 2007
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Operating Systems

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