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merge pdf files

appreciate the replies. just alittle more info. So i have an excel file that has the following: Set 1 file1.pdf file2.pdf Set 2 file3.pdf file2.pdf Set 3 file4.pdf file1.pdf there are literally hundreds of these I need to merge with some of the files being being common...
- dakata24
- Post #4
- Apr 11, 2012
- Forum: Windows
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merge pdf files

is there software or a way to merge multiple pdf files together? I have a few hundred files that need to be merged specifically. I have a spreadsheet output that shows what the file combinations are but don't have a clue as to a way to automate combining except for the manual way. appreciate...
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- Apr 10, 2012
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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folding@home newbie WU Status question

Just started up folding@home on 3 PCs I have. All setup with the same ID and team # (198). On my i5 machine, it finished 2 WU and showed up under "User Statistics". Another machine that just finished a work unit (verified that it was uploaded successfully from the logs) but it did not update my...
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- Oct 5, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Distributed Computing
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Noctua NH-D14 vs Corsair H100 for 2600K OC'ing? Update: Went with both!

Curious what the verdict was between the H100 vs Noctua? The cpu cooler is the last piece to my latest i7 build. Torn between either the H100 or go with air cooling with either Thermalright Silver Arrow, Archon, or Noctua.
- dakata24
- Post #40
- Aug 20, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best way to measure/benchmark PC performance?

My office has some aging systems from early 2003+ running on Pentium4's mostly. I'd like to do a refresh but need to be able to justify that upgrading will help improve productivity from new hardware. We have 4 different generations of dell workstations (dating back to Optiplex GX240s) that...
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- Aug 17, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Integrated Audio vs. SB X-FI Platinum

I'm putting a new build together. My last build (E6600 in my sig below which is quite a few years ago) has a SB X-Fi Platinum with the 5.25" front panel. Is it worth moving to my new build that consists of a Asus P8Z68-V motherboard? Integrated audio on the MB is a Realtek® ALC 892 8-Channel...
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- Aug 17, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Dual booting same OS?

Is it possible to install and dual boot the same OS (say Windows 2003 Server for example). I have 2 sets of applications that rely on different versions of some other applications. I'm trying to avoid virtualization. thanks
- dakata24
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- Apr 2, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Thinkpad t420s available, but no i7 until April 19

Opps... Missed the T420S part... In any case, I'm excited to get my T420 next week. Ordered an 8GB DDR3 kit from Newegg and looking at SSD options. :)
- dakata24
- Post #9
- Apr 2, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Thinkpad t420s available, but no i7 until April 19

How does the Nvidia NVS 4200M compare to the integrated Intel HD 3000 Graphics? I ordered the following on 3/25 (shipped yesterday from Hong Kong) for $1274 + tax. I was also able to get a spare 9-cell (55++) battery ($45) and a port replicator ($65, said it was a scratch and dent, but looks...
- dakata24
- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2011
- Forum: Laptops
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Virtualize existing OS installation (Windows 2000 Std Server)

I hadn't. But i just took a look at the system requirements for installing HyperV which requires Windows Server 2008. Also, VMWare Physical to Virtual Migration tool gave me an error during install that it required a minimum of Windows XP to install. Thanks for the suggestions though.
- dakata24
- Post #3
- Feb 9, 2011
- Forum: Operating Systems
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SF Bay Area: Sonic.net Fusion broadband 20mbps/1mbps + unlimited phone service $39.95

are there any limitations to bandwidth caps like comcasts 250GB/month limit?
- dakata24
- Post #37
- Feb 9, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Virtualize existing OS installation (Windows 2000 Std Server)

I have a Windows 2000 Standard Server installation that I would like to virtualize. Is that possible? And is there a relatively easy way to accomplish this? I have important data that i need to retain but it requires some software that's installed on the server but I do not have the...
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- Feb 9, 2011
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Operating Systems
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IE8 error

After upgrading from IE7 to IE8, im receiving the following error when i visit the forums. Anyone else having this problem? Assertion failed: c=0 s=-null- GetLastError returned: 0 OS version: 6.0 build 6001 (Service Pack 1) platform=2 IE version: 6.0.6001 DLL: EXE: C:\Program Files...
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- May 5, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Speedometer/Tach zeroes but truck still runs

thanks everyone for your comments. i'll have her take it in to have it checked out.
- dakata24
- Post #5
- Mar 19, 2009
- Forum: The Garage
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Speedometer/Tach zeroes but truck still runs

My girlfriends' 1999 Mercedes ML430 had her speedometer/tach zero out completely while she was driving on the highway this morning. The truck ran normally even though everything was showing zero. Now yesterday, one of her front tires blew out on the highway so roadside service came and jacked...
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- Mar 19, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: The Garage
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disable vista from connecting to unsecured wireless network

I just got a new laptop and before i could enter in my wireless info (SSID and WPA2 security passphrase), my laptop wireless connected to an unsecured wireless network. anyway to keep Vista from connecting to anything unless specified? thanks
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- Jan 3, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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Failed Windows Updates

Thanks AnnonUSA for the help. :thumbsup: i couldn't figure this one out. I also used sp3 admin install file from MS download site. I was able to install the next batch of critical updates, but once i rebooted, and ran microsoft updates again to catch a few more updates, it crashed and burned.
- dakata24
- Post #7
- Jul 24, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure - Retail

So there's no special formatting that is done to the drives? So if i wanted to pull the drive out of the Dlink and put it into my desktop, Windows will recognize it? just worried if the D-link would to ever fail, i would lose all my data. Thanks
- dakata24
- Post #24
- Feb 24, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Digital picture frames... ~$100-$150

I was hoping to get either a 5.6" or 6" frame but they dont look anywhere as good as larger ones with higher rez. Out of Pandigital, Philips, SmartParts and Kodak, which is the best? Of those that own a digital photo frame, how important/useful is the remote? I noticed that Philips and...
- dakata24
- Post #8
- Dec 12, 2007
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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OOS! BFG - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Card

how long did it take to get an e-mail confirmation. i ordered around 9am PST and still havent received a confirmation.
- dakata24
- Post #11
- Dec 11, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Senseo is giving away free coffee machines again, just pay $15 shipping

Thanks! I've gotta try that.
- dakata24
- Post #28
- Nov 29, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*DEAD* 8800GTs BACK IN-STOCK and $208 (MSI) and $235 (XFX) at Dell!

how accurate is dell's inventory system? are the ship dates normally realistic? thnx thinking about jumping in on this and cancelling my BFG 8800 i have backordered at Bestbuy.
- dakata24
- Post #55
- Nov 28, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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BFG 8800 GT OC 512mb PCi Express at Best Buy $249.99 with free shipping

any chance of my back order shipping? or would i have a better shot getting in on the XFX card at Dell for $234.xx (that shows shipping in 1 to 2 weeks). I ordered mine late 11-19 when it was backordered (showing to ship from 12-05 to 12-18). now it's showing estimated ship date of 12-18...
- dakata24
- Post #84
- Nov 26, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Any differences between Comcast & AOL McAfee Suites?

My brother wants to install one of the free McAfee suites onto his laptop. Other than the name, Comcast's McAfee Security Suite and AOL's McAfee Virusscan Plus Special Edition, is there any major differences between the 2? thanks
- dakata24
- Thread
- Oct 6, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Security
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Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Firewall Deals Thread (old)

frys.com (bundle available online only) has a heavily rebated bundle of: zone alarm internet security suite 2007 spysweeper 3 system mechanic 7 registry mechanic free after $125 in rebates ($15 is for upgrade from competitive product for spy sweeper) + shipping. linky
- dakata24
- Post #181
- Aug 29, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Ideal swap file size for Vista x64

thanks! in that case, ill just setup a 10gb partition for the swapfile and call it a day.
- dakata24
- Post #3
- Jul 16, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Ideal swap file size for Vista x64

I'm running Vista Home Premium 64bit with 4GB. I'm going to put this on my 2nd drive but dont know how much i should put. I know with older OSs, I used to set the swap file to 1.5x my physical memory. Does that still hold true?
- dakata24
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- Jul 16, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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x64 Vista - Slight issue

have you installed the patch from KB 929777? SYMPTOMS When you try to install Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that resembles the following: STOP 0x0000000A (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4) IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL This problem occurs if the following...
- dakata24
- Post #5
- Jul 16, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Norton 360 Security Suite launched by Symantec

Any improvements in Norton Internet Security 2008 from Norton 360? I've never used NIS, but is the only main difference between the 2 the user interface and more customizable options for NIS? I'm going to be installing this on my dad's pc over the weekend. As far as settings, any need to...
- dakata24
- Post #26
- Jul 15, 2007
- Forum: Security
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The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

anyone have problems with the JMicron ESATA port? I have a Seagate Freeagent Pro (USB2/ESATA only) that i'm trying to get to run under Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. It was running fine when I was running Windows XP Pro 32-bit but it doesn't see it in Vista. I have tried everything...
- dakata24
- Post #3,856
- Jul 6, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Norton 360 Security Suite launched by Symantec

what's the consensus on Norton 360? Is it a decent security suite to use on a home pc? I just built a new rig that needs some protection. In the past, i've used the Comcast Mcafee suite as well as the Yahoo DSL Computer Associates suite.
- dakata24
- Post #17
- Jul 3, 2007
- Forum: Security
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Best way to package computer for shipping?

I have to ship a server and don't have the original packing foam or box anymore. I've never had to ship a computer anywhere before. Can anyone recommend the best material to use or just a general idea on how to best ship a computer? It's a server that's about 100-150lbs. thanks!
- dakata24
- Thread
- Jun 13, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is my eSATA port dead?

well, i thought i overlooked something cuz after re-reading the manual, i realized that the esata port isn't part of the nvidia chipset. it's a JMicron port. so i installed the JMicron RAID/SATA driver and still no go. My Asus P5N-E doesnt have an option in the bios to enable AHCI. Just an...
- dakata24
- Post #14
- May 18, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

anyone have trouble getting an esata external drive work? i have the jmicron sata enabled in bios and installed the jmicron drivers on the p5n-e disc on my winxp (with sp2) install. i have a seagate freeagent pro 500gb with usb2/esata. using a esata to esata (I to I) cable i got from frys...
- dakata24
- Post #3,495
- May 18, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Is my eSATA port dead?

i plugged it in and it didnt do a thing. is there some special driver i need to install before it can be detected? i just did a clean install with WinXP Pro SP2. havent done any microsoft updates but did install the latest Nvidia NForce drivers i took a look at my p5n-e manual and cant...
- dakata24
- Post #11
- May 17, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cable Management DIY guide *update 2* photos added!

LOL. I'm planning on switching that out and using split loom instead to match with everything else.
- dakata24
- Post #163
- May 17, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Is my eSATA port dead?

doh! i just picked up the one at fry's in your first link. i havent given it a whirl with my seagate freeagent pro yet though. i will do that and update on whether it works or not.
- dakata24
- Post #9
- May 16, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

thanks newbie. that did the trick. i really overlooked that one. :)
- dakata24
- Post #3,451
- May 6, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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The Unofficial ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Board Thread

anyone know how to get the motherboard to detect hard drives as SATA2? I'm running WinXP Pro and it has both my Seagate 7200.10 SATA2 drives showing as SATA1. The checkbox for "Let Bios determine transfer speed" is checked. And when i uncheck it, it only gives SATA1 or PIO as the only...
- dakata24
- Post #3,446
- May 4, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Cable Management DIY guide *update 2* photos added!

my first attempt at cable management on my p180. this is one tough case to work with. upper and lower chamber of p180 here's an attempt that i did with my super lanboy. should have seen it before. it was a mess. super lanboy
- dakata24
- Post #160
- May 2, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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