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Recovering a QuickFormated partition

One of my friends just did a quickformat on his e: partition instead of his c: partition thus nuking his entire mp3 collection. Bad. Called me about it and I unfortunately forgot how to recover this pretty easy problem. He is running XP and not using NTFS. I looked all over the site but...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Mar 8, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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How many of you think that norton utilities 2002 screws up your system?

I must agree. I have been using this product on and off for many many years. I really think that NU really really screws things up more than it fixes stuff. I think I forget that fact every two years or so and pay for it dearly. I ran WIN XP without any problems after NU "fixes" things it...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #4
- Mar 5, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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Problems with the latest version of Morpheus?

No you are not overlooking anything. It is now gnuetella/bear share. Having same problems you are having - morpheus is now totally worthless. Anybody use anything (aside from stupid Kazaa-spy) that works really well. I was extremely impressed [past-tense] with Morpheus - it really ruled...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #2
- Mar 5, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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KT7A-Raid Freeze problem still occurring

i have nothing to suggest, but i feel your pain brother. i got this board since it was released a few months ago and i have spent countless hours trying to stablize the dam thing.... and i still end up rebooting because of a freeze up at least once a day (win2000). very frustrating. wish i...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #6
- Mar 7, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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ABIT KT7-A RAID your Views?

i got one in jan. granted, i am a hobbyist at best (i make a new system once a year for myself), but i found and still find this board very frustrating. it has taken me many many many countless hours to get it to where it is fairly stable. i spent more time on web sites here and there etc...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #2
- Mar 7, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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KT7A-RAID users pls help...

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- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #7
- Jan 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT7A-RAID users pls help...

well, i just tried their tech support (or lack thereof) number.... well after calling about 20 times, i got Tony's voice mail wich was full and was hung up on..... needless to say no help at all. "TECH SUPPORT NUMBER" (510) 492-0968 -- not that anyone will answer. [does anyone know a...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #4
- Jan 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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KT7A-RAID users pls help...

I'll be dammed i am having quite the same problem. just installed the kt7a-raid into a full tower 300w abit... I can't turn the thing on - sometimes... Here is the thing. If i unplug the computer from the back, wait a minute (literally, you have to wait a little while - can't just plug and...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #3
- Jan 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Deus Ex- Worth the buy?

if you liked system shock 2 you will go nuts over this gave. i have been a hard core gamer for 10+ years. Absolutely one of the best games ever. buy a copy and support Mr. Spector so they give him some more $$ for another game. Once you play the game you will agree that he deserves it. Give...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #11
- Dec 15, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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are there any plans for more usb ports on mobos?

are the ports off the asus powered?
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #8
- Dec 9, 2000
- Forum: Motherboards
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Keeping Computer Cables in Their Place

Anyone have any pictures/suggestions on how to organize and keep all the cables that flow to and from their computer in some semblance of order? This is really getting unmanageable.
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Dec 9, 2000
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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are there any plans for more usb ports on mobos?

doesn't it make more sense now to make mobos with more than the measly two usb ports? are there any plans for these kind of things? (and i am not talking about using pci usb cards... they should start integrating extra ports as a standard now) what happened to fire wire? why hasn't this...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Dec 9, 2000
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Motherboards
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IDE switch by ROMTEC

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- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #9
- Dec 9, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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IDE switch by ROMTEC

Uh, one other thing wasn't very clear on the site.... can you still use your ide0 slave drive? i saw on their diagram that there wasn't a "hookup" for the slave.... Hmmm maybe not so good. they gave a fairly vague explaination in their faq on the site. ??????????????
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #8
- Dec 7, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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IDE switch by ROMTEC

WOW This thing looks great. I really want one. My only concern is space. Did you buy one of these things? If so I cannot immagine the mess inside a regular sized case. I really dont think it will fit. Or can it? I have my doubts. I am guessing you have a full sized case right? Anyone...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #7
- Dec 7, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computers Starting a Fire/Smoldering

it is interesting that with everyone oc'ing and all that the computers dont flame more often. i understand the stuff about it not burning well, but still you think someone would chime in with a blaze or two. maybe with the newer chips and video cards we will see some incidences of this....
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #6
- Nov 21, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System suggestions

nice setup. where are you going to buy it? looks quite well balanced.
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #2
- Nov 21, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computers Starting a Fire/Smoldering

WIth all these issues over heat dissapation etc..... I was wondering has anyone out there had a problem with their computer actually starting to smolder/even catch fire??? I think all of us have had hw burn out on us before, but has anyone had there computer go in a ball of fire? jus'...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Nov 21, 2000
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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My Win2000 machine has insomnia because of Plexwriter

Hellppp!!!! BUMP
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #2
- Nov 4, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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My Win2000 machine has insomnia because of Plexwriter

Every time my machine wants to go into Standby mode it can't and it generates this error: System Standby failed The device driver for the 'CD-ROM Drive/F5A' device is preventing the machine from entering standby. Please close all applications and try again. This whole problem started...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Nov 4, 2000
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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pc speakers (2.1)

i absolutely second that. i have had cambridge for years. simply fanstasic. just wait till you use your digital outs!! NO noise..... SPEND THE MONEY TOTALLY 100% worth it -- especially if you use mp3's or play games than it is a must
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #3
- Oct 29, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tech Question: why only 2 ide controllers?

I am really confused. Why are mobo manufactures limiting the amount of controllers to two. i am sure the bios is to blame, but is there anyting out there or in the works so i can have more than 4 ide (NOT SCSI) drives on one computer? Why is there still this stupid limitation? What is the...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 27, 2000
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mitsubishi Diamond Plus91 or Samsung 900NF?

i have the mitsu 900u. really really nice monitor. the thing that is really nice about it is the usb hubs. has about five including one in the front that is really handy for camera hookups. usb is the real seller on this thing
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #7
- Oct 27, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is the cheapest way to install wireless ethernet?

And no i do not want to use telephone (pots) lines for the main reason that my computer room does not have a telephone line. Therefore i guess i have to go with wireless. Who knows the most cost effective thing out there for wireless??? I already have a ugate3000 to split my cable modem.
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 18, 2000
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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MS Strategic Commander

That controller for games like AOE and God knows what else. It looks pretty cool. I was wondering if anybody bought it. How do you like it? Is it worth getting? Seems like it might make a good Christmas gift or something.....
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 18, 2000
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Giving mixed Memory a Workout

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- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #2
- Oct 18, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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HP Scanjet 6200 and Win2000

I installed win2000 and it recognized my scanner without a problem. Great. Well, not so great. It seems the win2000 driver uses an ancient scanner driver (prob from win nt) that doesn't let you change the resolution of anything. I looked on the website for new drivers and lets just say none...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 17, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Giving mixed Memory a Workout

I am one of those cheap people that buys el cheapo memory. No brand names like Kingston, Polo, Tommy etc... Anyway, I have two sticks of different PC133-128meg -- both of them from different unknown name brands. Now, the question..... is there a program out there that is FREE and gives the...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 17, 2000
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Radion and Win2000 Drivers

Well, I was just about to buy one of those ATI bad-boys, but I have been seening some indications that there are problems with the Win2k drivers? What problems are they and how serious are they?
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 7, 2000
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thoughts on FLoppy Drives/Making CDR's Bootable

My question still remains, Has anyone sucessfully made/has a computer without a floppy. Drivers are not an issue really because i always use the network to dl drivers.
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #4
- Oct 5, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Thoughts on FLoppy Drives/Making CDR's Bootable

Is it possible to make a computer without a floppy disk drive. Maybe it is just me, but I REALLY hate still having those worthless disk boxes hanging about. On my new computer I want to deep-six the floppy completely. Is this a feasible plan or do I have to give in and put another stinkin'...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 5, 2000
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is Cable Select on hard drives?

I have seen cable select as an option on hard drives and cdroms for years. I know it is on every drive, but I have no clue what they are ever used for. Any ideas? What the heck are they there?
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 5, 2000
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do you make a distribution in MS Frontpage

Thank you so much.... you are a godess!! You don't know how long I have been looking for this solution.
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #3
- Oct 3, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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How do you make a distribution in MS Frontpage

I was wondering if anyone knows how do make a distribution list using MS Frontpage 2000. I want to make a link(?) somehow that e-mails everyone in my group in one foul swoop. I haven't been able to figure this out. Please help. Suggestions or links to a faq a real plus!
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 3, 2000
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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Hate to Complain BUT....... (WinME)

Well, i just solved my WinME problem.... I just installed Win2000 over it. Running very well so far thank you.
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #12
- Oct 3, 2000
- Forum: Operating Systems
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DualBoot Question with WinME+Win2000

When one installs win2000 in the second partion (with ME on C: )does one need to reinstall all the programs that they already loaded under windows. The would be a real minus if I had to redo MS office etc.
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 3, 2000
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Hate to Complain BUT....... (WinME)

Krofty, Well thank god someone understands my pain. I thought I was the only one experiencing this EXTREMELY frustrating problem. And let me tell you I tried EVERYTHING in the book to fix this problem...I clean installed about three times. I guess you know what lock-ups i am referring...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #10
- Oct 3, 2000
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Hardware Envy????

Well, after reading this board and others for many months (and I must say Anandtech is, by far, the best)I am constantly jelous of everyone's set-ups. Not saying that my set-up is weak, but it pales to many others on this board. I constanly toy with the idea of upgrading to a T-bird and...
- DiseasedDonkey
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- Oct 2, 2000
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do you group email using MS Frontpage2000

Thanks for the reply, but how does one make a cgi form or a distribution list? Making a distribution list is EXACTLY what i want to do, but I just don't know where to look for a faq on exactly how to do it.
- DiseasedDonkey
- Post #3
- Oct 2, 2000
- Forum: Windows
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Hate to Complain BUT....... (WinME)

Well, I had win98SE on my system for about 8months. Never had any really big problems except the usual lag when you install about 5000 programs on it.....then ME came out. I have to say I can never resist when a new os comes out. Well, it has been a disaster. I updated all the drivers for the...
- DiseasedDonkey
- Thread
- Oct 2, 2000
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Operating Systems

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