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What is the easiest way to transfer a working OS (win98se) onto another drive? **fixed..thanks**

Try using a program called "Clone Directory" you can find it at download.com by doing a search. Just partition and format the new drive (make sure you make the partition bootable). Then use Clone Directory to copy everything from your current drive to the new one. And It should...
- LeeBear
- Post #20
- Jun 1, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can you have the same exact IP as someone else if you're on a cable connection?

Hi Nerd, I'll try to answer you question. There's a few reasons why someone might be posting under the same IP as someone else. Here are three that comes to mind: 1) Cable Connection Uses Dynamic IP not Static 2) Same Proxy Server being used hence same IP when posting (in that case the IP...
- LeeBear
- Post #5
- May 15, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best router for online games?

I just picked up the SMC router, I've got 4 computers running of it and haven't had any problems. I chose the SMC router over the Linksys because it was cheaper, more features and controls, and SMC seems to fix bugs in there firmware much quicker then Linksys does. Also the printer server is...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Apr 27, 2001
- Forum: Networking
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Is this possible? (raid question)

kw3i basicaly answered the question, but setting up 4 drives in a RAID 0/1 cnfiguration on a normal IDE system isn't very useful because of the way IDE works. Most IDE RAID controllers only have 2 IDE channels capable of two device on each channel, but only one device can be access at a time...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Apr 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAID or not?

You're better off getting the IBM 75GXP. A RAID 0 setup with two of the 5400rpm Maxtor drive would probably give you a slightly higher increase in sustained transfer rate, but not much more then the single IBM drive, but the IBM drive will give you much quicker access time because it's a 7200...
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Apr 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Who's running a Duron 800@1000 on a 235W supply?

I was running my Duron 800@1000 MHz on a 235 W power supply. The key word here is was :) The power supply was a Powerman model that came with the Inwin Tower case. After a couple of days the power supply blew... scary as hell I tell ya. Luckily nothing else was damaged except the power...
- LeeBear
- Post #2
- Apr 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Accessing Folders Slow down

I have an MSI K7T Pro2a motherboard and have experienced the exact same problems described. It's really annoying. Anyways I'm not totally sure what causes it but I don't think it's a hardware issue. I believe it has to do with programs that integrate themselves into the Explore shell. I...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Mar 25, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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My computer hums loudly.

My case hums too... I can't narrow down the culprit. I know it's not the CPU or Power Supply fan. The weird thing is if I take the cover off the case there's no hum, but if I put the cover back on the hums there. It seems to be coming from the general area where the Hard Drives are, and I...
- LeeBear
- Post #13
- Mar 24, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do you an OEM install of windows 98?

I'm surprised I'm one of only a few who does a custom OEM Windows installation. I use to work at a local computer shop and we created our own OEM installation for the computers we sold. This requires the Windows 98 CD, I'm not sure if the retail version has it since I only have the OEM CD. 1)...
- LeeBear
- Post #7
- Mar 18, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hardware v. Software RAID

RAID 0 will give you higher sustained transfer rates during reads and writes because basically each drive only has to read/write a portion of the data. The downside to that is your access time is usually a bit slower (not much) because it'll only be as fast as the slowest drive... even if all...
- LeeBear
- Post #7
- Mar 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Prepare to be stumped!!

This may sound stupid but do you have USB disabled in the BIOS? I've had VIA motherboards that wouldn't install Windows 98/ME if it wasn't enbled, Windows 95 installs fine thought. Turn it on even you you don't intendend on using it. IF that isn't it I would suggest forcing your HD to use a...
- LeeBear
- Post #20
- Mar 13, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Questions about accoustic management on IBM 75GXP hd

The accoustic management for the IBM or for that matter any other brand HD basically makes the drive quiter during seeks... which of course has a drawback of making the random access time go up... the read burst isn't affected too much. I've played around with it before on my IBM drives and...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Mar 11, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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STUTTERING HARD DRIVE--HELP!!!

It sounds like you don't have DMA enable on your hard drive's and CD. Goto Device Manager and make sure there's a checkmark on "DMA" for your hard drives and CD-ROMS, that should get rid of the stuttering. -LeeBear
- LeeBear
- Post #2
- Mar 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: KT7A RAID or KT7A & Promise fasttrack?

I also suggest getting the Promise RAID Controller seperate. Not only because Promise is a bit more reliable in my books then Highpoint but with a seperate controller you can use it on the next motherboard you upgrade to. Plus the cost of the Promise controller is minimal if you are not afraid...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Mar 10, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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I have a 749MB .iso file which I need to burn to a CDR. Quick Question

Hi there... the 749 MB ISO will fit on a normal 80 min CD. Others have touch on this before but wasn't explain to well. The reason the ISO appears larger then a normal CD is because it usually contains header codes, and error correction codes, besides the user data that you see on the CD. For...
- LeeBear
- Post #15
- Mar 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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System crashes

Sounds like a classic VIA chipset problem. Goto www.viahardware.com download the latest IDE driver, NOT the 4 in 1. Install it, choose the "Miniport" driver. The should fix your lock up problems. -LeeBear
- LeeBear
- Post #2
- Mar 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: Maxtor DM+45 30GB or IBM 75GXP 30GB

I have both those drives, 30GB IBM 75GXP, and a 46GB Maxtor DM+45. If they are both the same price I would definitely go with the IBM drive, it's quick and quieter then the Maxtor. If this is your main drive, I would also choose the IBM drive for the same reason, but if it's just a backup or a...
- LeeBear
- Post #10
- Mar 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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MSI Pro2-A Sudden Reboots, need help!!!

Hi Hito, try this goto device manager and turn off "DMA Mode" for all your Hard Drives and CD Roms. Now watch your movies? Does it still randomly reboot? If it doesn't, welcome to the world of the MSI K7T-Pro2a. It's a common problem that neither MSI or VIA wants to admit exists...
- LeeBear
- Post #8
- Mar 2, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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How would you set these Hard Drives up?

Thanks for the tip Budman... I didn't know that once you modify it to a fastrak it only sees Hard Disk. I'll move the DVD onto the cursed onboard controller :) Hehe, arod324, there's quite a few gigs dedicated to music, pron, movies, pron movies, LOL! -LeeBear
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Mar 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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How would you set these Hard Drives up?

I'm getting another 30 GB IBM 75GXP drive (to go along with my current one) this weekend and need advice on the best way to set things up. I've got an MSI K7T-Pro2a motherboard and also a Promise Ultra 66 controller card modifid to a Fastrak. This is how I plan on setting things up, is it the...
- LeeBear
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- Mar 2, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD Burn Time?

The typical burn time for a CD at 12x is approximately 7 mins. So why is your 12/10/32 Plextor taking 14 minutes? Well I can only speculate that you're not setting it to burn at 8x :) Then the most likely reason is because of burn proof! You're probably getting a lot of buffer underrun...
- LeeBear
- Post #5
- Mar 1, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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HELP!! Need drivers and/or software for ATI TV Wonder Card

I hate how ATI doesn't have the drivers and software for the TV Wonder available for download. I mean it's a freaking driver it wouldn't even be compatible with other hardware. Enough of my b*itching :) If you still need the driver email me at lta@mailandnews.com and I'll send you the files...
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Feb 27, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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LiteOn 12/10/32 CDRW. Quality or not?

My LiteOn 12x10x32 eject works fine for me... never had any problems with flying CD's :) They may have had a problem before but I can say there 12x10x32 CDRW is a solid product. Oh yeah... no problems with Nero either. Also works fine with Disc Juggler for all your Dreamcast backups :) The...
- LeeBear
- Post #13
- Feb 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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LiteOn 12/10/32 CDRW. Quality or not?

Nortexoid, are you sure the Ricoh drive at Canada Computer has "Just Link"? There's no mention of it on the site and I know that Ricoh makes 12x10x32 writers with and without "Just Link". But that's besides the point cause I have seen the Ricoh with "Just Link&quot...
- LeeBear
- Post #9
- Feb 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Creative 12/10/32 w/ burnproof?

Take a look at the LiteOn 12x10x32 with burnproof. I picked up one of these drives the other day for $210 CDN and it really rocks for the price. It's not a Plextor but it's $100 cheaper and does pretty much the same thing. I'm not a Plextor hater, I own a UltraPlex32 SCSI CD Reader, I just...
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Feb 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Microstar K7Tpro-2a...Say what?

I have problems with the K7TPro2a as well. Miniport drivers partially cures some of the problems... ie. media player locking up, Zip Drive incompabitily, lockups during heavy disk access (still can make it lock up but less likely), etc. But it also creates other problems specifically with...
- LeeBear
- Post #9
- Feb 21, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD movie problems with Pioneer DVD-103 and MSI K7T Pro-2a

Operandi, I must disagree with you. I think I'm perfectly justified to blame MSI and VIA. This is not the first time I've used an MSI motherboard or an MSI product, and I agree that most of the time there products are good, but the K7TPro2a isn't one of them... unless you consider a...
- LeeBear
- Post #7
- Feb 21, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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DVD movie problems with Pioneer DVD-103 and MSI K7T Pro-2a

Same problem here. I also have an MSI K7Tpro2a and the Pioneer DVD-103s. After doing everything imaginable I've given up on this POS 686B southbridge, there's nothing you or I can do until VIA or MSI comes up with a solution... which I wouldn't cross my fingers on because they haven't even...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Feb 20, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dreamcast @ Amazon.com ***** DEAD *****

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! The only item I've ever wanted to from Amazon, and they'll only ship it within the US :( Anyone want to order me one and ship it to Canada :) -LeeBear
- LeeBear
- Post #70
- Feb 20, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Will ATA66 cables lower ATA100 performance?

$19 Canadian for an ATA66/100 cable? Are those cables made of gold or something cause that's the only reason I can think of for them charging so much or you're buying them from Future Shop :) I pick up my ATA66/100 cables at a local mom/pop shop here and it only costs me $5 CDN, so somebody's...
- LeeBear
- Post #12
- Feb 20, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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WinMe, MSI K7T Pro2-A, and IDE Bus Master ATA100 problems (4in1)...

LOL! Sorry for laughing Snelski, but it's funny cause I resorted to doing the same thing :-) I bought a Promise Ultra 66 Controller (it was cheaper and easier to modify to a Fastrak then the 100). I've tried everything too, default Windows Drivers... Via Drivers... every version, VSD and...
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Feb 18, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Good computer stores in the GREATER TORONTO AREA

I always buy my stuff from Promax Computer Systems. They seem to have the best prices on most parts and I've never had any hassles with exchanging defective hardware. I've gotten four complete computer systems from them in the past year not too mention numerous parts, 2 HD, motherboard, CPU...
- LeeBear
- Post #3
- Feb 17, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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POSSIBLE FIX for MSI Pro2-A + SB Live! lockup problems

I'm glad you've solved your problem ctucker. But are you sure your system is really stable? I just ask because I too have a MSI Pro2A and a SB Live and had the same problem as you with lockups when playing videos. I installed the VIA drivers individually too and the problem seem to go away no...
- LeeBear
- Post #5
- Feb 17, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Need A CDRW. any opinions

Check out the Aopen 12x10x32, it can be had for $200 Canadian or around $125 US... that's for the retail version. There's also the "A" version of the drive that costs a little more but comes with "Just Link" which is like the "Burn Proof" technology on the Plextor...
- LeeBear
- Post #4
- Feb 17, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New hard drive, need help

You can do what you want for free without buying Norton ghost. I'm assuming you have already partition and formated your New Drive (make sure you have a primary partition on it so you can boot from it later). Hook up the new drive to your computer. Download "Clone Directory" it's...
- LeeBear
- Post #5
- Feb 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD Writer Question... Plextor, Aopen... which one?

I agree with you 006agent the plextor drive is better quality and probably more reliable. I own a SCSI 32x UltraPlex reader so when it comes to support and reliabilty, Plextor's tops. But is it worth the over 50% price difference? Btw, I'd probably rather have a Hyundai over Lexus right now...
- LeeBear
- Post #6
- Feb 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD Writer Question... Plextor, Aopen... which one?

Well it appears that my 4x Panasonic CD-Recorder(SCSI) is on it's last leg. Recently I've been getting a lot of bad burns regardless of speed. It finishes burning fine but when I verify the burnt CD a few sectors would fail. This is happening on over 50% of the time regardless of brand (I've...
- LeeBear
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2001
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Emotion Engine 2??? 260 million + transistors?

Sony already uses a 2560 bit wide DRAM bus on the graphics synthesizer of the Playstation 2, so the specs for the new chip has exactly the same bandwidth 48 GB/s as the current graphics synth. The only real difference I see is the increase in embedded DRAM from 32 Mbit to 256 Mbit, which I...
- LeeBear
- Post #12
- Feb 8, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cable guys and "extra" lines??? Cable guy procedure....

Don't worry about the cable splitting. I'll tell you now the guy who does the set up is contracted out so they don't give a hoot about it. When the cable guy came and tested the signal he even replaced my splitter with a new one because he said the old one was junk. So put your worries to...
- LeeBear
- Post #5
- Feb 8, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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System locks up in media player

Hi there, you're not the only person who has run into this problem with Media Player locking up on an MSI K7T Pro2A board. Forget about trying to change your video card or sound driver,that's not the problem. The problems with MSI and the ATA controller. If you don't believe me turn off DMA...
- LeeBear
- Post #2
- Feb 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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