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Cursor "LAGS" behind mouse movement

I installed Dual monitors using two 24" Viewsonic LCD flatscreens. I installed a new NVIDIA 8400 GS with 512 Mb of onboard RAM. I use WIN XP Pro and installed the latest NVIDIA GeForce driver for the video card. Now, when I move the mouse, the cursor "lags" behind the mouse movement, and then...
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- Mar 12, 2011
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- Forum: Computer Building
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32" HDTV OR (2) x 24" Viewsonic Monitors?

Will be desktop PC powered. Both have native resolution of 1920x1080, 100,000 contrast ratio. I assume that the 32" HDTV LG monitor has an HD tuner? Will be viewing multiple (3-4) letter sized pages for business. Read that one needs a 4 foot viewing distance from the 32" monitor?. If...
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- Feb 25, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Displays
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Dual Monitor VIDEO CARD search

Hello..I will buy (2) LCD monitors, 22-24" diagonal, probably Viewsonic 1080P, to install on a 4-year old AsRock mobo with a dual core AMD 4400 CPU, 2 GB DDRAM running XP Pro. What Nvidia video card is best for viewing docs and web sites (no game playing) to support (2) LCD/LED backlit Full HD...
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- Feb 17, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Displays
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How does "Trial Software" remember when its been installed??

How does a 21 day "trial" software application that I run in WIN XP "know" when it was installed after I uninstall the application? Meaning, does the "trial" software create a registry entry that essentially remembers when the software was installed? I'm 'test driving' a Windows 3rd party...
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- Jan 28, 2011
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Windows
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When is an ISO file NOT an ISO file?

I have several WIN OS ISO files on my HDD. When I burn them to a disk using Image Burn, they WILL NOT launch upon boot up when my CD/DVD drive is the first boot device in the BIOS. Either my ISO disk is not an ISO file or my drive is bad???? Right? What can I do to verify that the "iso" file is...
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- Oct 15, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Is WIN 7 compatible with my apps and mobo divers?

Is WIN 7 backwards compatible with all WIN XP PRO applications that I use now in XP Pro? (e.g. early versions of Zone Alarm, Office 2000, Firefox 2.0, Magic ISO, Image Burn, DVD Shrink)? Also, I'm running an old 2 core AMD ASROCK 939 mobo thats about 4 years old. Would the drivers on that mobo...
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- Sep 18, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Operating Systems
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XP Pro Firewall ALWAYS disabled after booting..

I understand that running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Firewall is turned on by default. My Windows Firewall must be turned on each and every time I boot into XP Pro. The Firewall is thus disabled when I remove power to my PC. Is this a sign of insidious malware? When I boot...
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- Sep 14, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to keep Windows XP FIREWALL ON??

SP2 is installed and 3 tabs show on the FW. General, exceptions and Advanced. Cannot find a FW "Default in the areas of any of these tabs. Is there anything under Services or StartUp using msconfig that should be enabled to activate FW as default? Ive deactivated some services and start up...
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- Jul 2, 2010
- Forum: Windows
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How to keep Windows XP FIREWALL ON??

Every time I boot into Windows Xp Pro, the Windows Firewall radio button is "OFF". I check the box "ON" for Windows Firewall and check "NO exceptions" and when I turn off my PC and then boot the next time into WIN XP, the Windows Firewall is again "OFF". How Can I keep Windows Firewall ON all...
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- Jul 2, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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Backup software for WIndows XP Pro?

Seeking daily backup software for docs, tables, spreadsheets, bookmarks, that will automatically backup at a time I select to an idle empty on-board (1) Tb HDD. Wants low resource overhead software that is not >$75. DOES NOT want online backup or a subscription pgm. Thanks Pros!
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- May 13, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

Does NEWEGG sell anything close to the specs of that DELL Monitor?
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- Post #19
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

What is the make and model qbah?
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- Post #16
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

Faxon..if thats Your eye in the icon then You are a Beauty:)
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- Post #13
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

What specs do i need to look for for a hi rez and crisp monitor with great resolution?
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- Post #12
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

To Faxon-what would You recommend is the best buy right now today from Newegg for a 24-25" hi rez crisp and clear image monitor LCD? Thank You Ms.:)
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- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

No just using the monitors for Microsoft Office apps and watching stock charts and stock tickers.
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- Post #6
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

Both monitors show full screen with no margins?
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- Post #3
- May 1, 2010
- Forum: Displays
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Do I need matching monitors to run dual?

I want to build a dual monitor desktop rig with (2) monitors. Do I need to purchase the same brand and same size and same model monitors for the dual output graphics card to work properly? Thank you experts.
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- May 1, 2010
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Displays
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Needs FAST, HI REZ Rig with parts from NEWEGG

PPS-like a case with clips, no screws to just slide in and lock the drives. Fast and easy to remove and replace those drives.
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- Apr 30, 2010
- Forum: Computer Building
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Needs FAST, HI REZ Rig with parts from NEWEGG

PS-Id like an NVIDIA based graphics card-have used them for years and their drivers are updated frequently and rock solid reliable. Id also like an easy to overclock CPU without adding water cooling. Is that too much to ask for a rig like this? Am ready to send my order to NewEgg as other...
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- Post #8
- Apr 30, 2010
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Needs FAST, HI REZ Rig with parts from NEWEGG

I assumed that the components cost would automatically put me over $1000. 2D graphics are fine for stock ticker and table viewing but I definitely want (2) 23-24" wide monitors on a dual output graphics card-no 3-D viewing required. Windows 7 does not yet support some of the appz that I need to...
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- Apr 30, 2010
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Needs FAST, HI REZ Rig with parts from NEWEGG

I am looking to build a desktop rig with the following parts goals: WIN XP Pro Mobo branded name and multi SATA connectors Primary HDD to be WD Raptor RAM 2GB or? as fast as possible. Secondary HDD to be 1-2 TB 7200 RPM SATA, WD or Seagate or? Graphics card to support dual monitors. (2) 23-24"...
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- Apr 30, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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question for people who jog/run

do some sprint work and dump the sugar based laterade. have someone pace you in a car or on a bicycle. get a pair of running shoes not converse or vans.
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- Apr 14, 2010
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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What is the absolute best Anti-Virus program ?

Linux.
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- Post #11
- Apr 14, 2010
- Forum: Security
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My Gmail --> Hacked

Drop the account and move onto a local email client and forget living on an email server.
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- Post #4
- Apr 14, 2010
- Forum: Security
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I Lose Internet Connection Everytime I Turn Off My Desk Lights (??)

emp.
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- Post #20
- Apr 14, 2010
- Forum: Windows
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DROID vs 9630 Blackberry Tour

What do I give up going to the DROID and what do I gain besides more weight, larger footprint, and larger screen? Can the DROID do everything the BB Tour does? Thanks gentlemen.
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- Apr 14, 2010
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Cant install TurboTax 2008 and 2009 on same PC

I want to install Turbo Tax 2008 and 2009 on the same desktop PC but TT allows only 1 tax year to be installed. I need to amend a 2008 TT tax return and a 2009 tax return. How can I install both the 2008 and the 2009 tax programs to amend returns for both tax years? Thank you.
- anandtech2010
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- Apr 14, 2010
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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Shopping list for lightning fast desktop needed

I buy from Newegg and need a new ultra fast PC, but don't have 1000's to spend, with the following requirements: 4-core CPU and fan 6-8GB RAM Dual monitor video card, gaming capable. Broadcast video frame rate >30 fps. Brand leader Mobo to support the above and overclockable. All hot USB slots...
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- Apr 9, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building

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