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~~~~ Rebate Tracking Thread -- Updated 3-12-03 ~~~~

Made my last purchase at best buy. Last December bought some memory (PNY) with a rebate offer. Completed it and mailed it by the deadline and received a Certificate of Mailing from the PO confirming mail date. PNY sends back a postcard denying the rebate as late (it was not). After calling PNY...
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- Post #153
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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~~~~ Rebate Tracking Thread -- Updated 3-12-03 ~~~~

Every year I buy tax software packages in part to get a new version of anti-virus software for free after rebate. This year Syamntec offers rebates on AntiVirus and Personal Firewall if you buy tax software. Some stores and ads clearly state that you can get rebates on only one of these Symantec...
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- Post #37
- Jan 26, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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SBC or Earthlink

With my DSL provider giving up the ghost, I have to switch to either SBC or Earthlink DSL (or perhaps ATT Cable). Any recommendations? Thanks
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- Jan 16, 2003
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Uninstalling IE

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately I have Win2K sr2 on my machine and this software will not work. Any other thoughts??
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- Post #3
- Feb 25, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Uninstalling IE

I have been getting an occasional blue screen of death when executing commands in IE 6. I figured that it might have gotten corrupted and should be reinstalled. But unlike 3d party software, I don't see IE 6 when I bring up the Add/Remove Programs control panel in Win 2K. First: Is uninstalling...
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- Thread
- Feb 24, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Excessive Line Current

I use the internal modem for occasional faxing, connecting the phone line only at those specific times. I don't want to remove it perminently unless absolutely necessary. I am reluctant to buy an external modem because I just won't use it that much. I'd rather buy fun stuff. The phone line...
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- Post #8
- Feb 24, 2002
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Excessive Line Current

I tried installing the driver for this particular modem as specified on the ActionTec web site, but am still getting the alert. I am concerned that I may fry something. Should I remove and replace the modem??
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- Post #2
- Feb 22, 2002
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Excessive Line Current

I recently began getting an alert identifying my modem and reading "Excessive line current. If problem persists, unplug phone line to avoid damage to your modem." This perplexes me. While I do have a modem installed, there is no phone line connected to it. I use a DSL modem and Ethernet...
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- Thread
- Feb 20, 2002
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Duping Floppies

EagleKeeper: Forgive the dumb question, but while I know how to create directories in DOS I am not sure what you mean by creating directories in Win 2k. How do I do it? I tried dragging the files from a desktop folder to the A drive and it was excruciatingly slow. Thanks.
- horhaycurioso
- Post #4
- Jan 22, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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<Blockquote> element in HTML question

When using BLOCKQUOTE just remember that you are indenting on both the left AND right side of your content. If you only wish the left side of your content to be indented, blockquote is not the tag to use.
- horhaycurioso
- Post #8
- Jan 22, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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Duping Floppies

I have an ongoing need to make multiple copies of various floppies. The standard windoze implementation seems to require that the master be reread for each copy I make. None of the freeware/shareware options I am aware of seems to have received glowing praise. Is there a good option on a Win2K...
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- Jan 22, 2002
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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How can I stop freakin' porn dialers?!

For the less "porn dialer aware" among us (like me), 1. What do they look like, and how do you check your computer to see if you have any? 2. How do you get rid of them? Thanks
- horhaycurioso
- Post #18
- Jan 22, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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~~~~ Rebate Tracking Thread ~~~~

Microsoft Rebate Woes continued: SilentRunning asks about sending in the entire box top and not just the UPC. I did send in the box top (so bulky) and they "lost it" anyway. About the Ridgely MD vs the New Jersey processing site, as BillRubin asks, I did not think to ask who was actually...
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- Post #211
- Jan 20, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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~~~~ Rebate Tracking Thread ~~~~

<< BillRubin writes: Well, now Microsoft is getting into the business of bogusly rejecting rebates. I sent in a rebate for Zoo Tycoon (rebate form in the XP Launch rebate book). I got a rejection letter today saying that I did not send the UPC. I most definitely did send the UPC, as it's no...
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- Post #175
- Jan 16, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Win 2K StartUp Problem

I am new to the Windoze platform and recently upgraded to Win 2K. Lately when starting up, Win 2K stalls after the Win 2K splash screen appears and the blue start up bar is about 75% complete. Forcing a restart gets things working fine, but I can't help believe something needs fixing. Any clues...
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- Jan 16, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Too close for comfort?

The most convenient place for my UPS is on the floor next to my computer. Is that too close? Will the UPS, battery or anything else cause too much interference for anything in my box. (It is not near the monitor or computer speakers.) Thanks
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- Jan 8, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gotta have Hearts

:( Ahhh, would that it were so. I have tried moving MSHearts as suggested, but I get an error message: "can't find cards.dll" and it quits. I have tried loading a file with that name but the computer does not recognize it. Oddly, Hearts did work the first time I tried this, but has failed with...
- horhaycurioso
- Post #5
- Jan 2, 2002
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Gotta have Hearts

When I upgraded Win 98SE to Win 2K I lost the Microsoft Hearts game. Short of creating a dual boot system, any way to get the hearts game back in Win 2K? Thanks
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- Thread
- Jan 1, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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~~~~ Rebate Tracking Thread ~~~~

:disgust: READ RIGHT DUSTER - SCAM?? In keeping with the season I'd like to make a nomination to the Rebate Hall of Shame. It's not a big rebate, just $5. It's not an earth shaking product, just compressed air. But my experience with Read Right air dusters purchased at CompUSA is my most...
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- Post #296
- Dec 28, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Modem and NIC

I want to install a modem card to use to send faxes. I already have a NIC installed for DSL internet connection. Are there any issues beyond installing the latest drivers that I need to consider? Thanks
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- Dec 27, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Win 2K upgrade issues

Thanks Muse. I do get the same drop down menu as you do. When I select shutdown, it does close win 2K and it gives me the box saying it is now ok to shut down the computer. But I have to shut down manually, it is not automatic. To make it worse, I don't have an off switch on my computer (Antec...
- horhaycurioso
- Post #3
- Dec 15, 2001
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Win 2K upgrade issues

Recently upgraded from Win 98SE to 2000 and have 2 questions: 1. Shut Down. With Win 98 shut down would also power off the computer. With Win 2K I get the dialog box that it is now safe to turn off the computer, but no auto shutdown. I want auto shutdown. What should I do? Note: Motherboard is...
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- Dec 15, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Is Axiontech safe for hot deals?

I had a totally gawd awful experience with Axion, my worst on the net by far. Frustrating, especially as I decided to order from them based on resellerratings and anandtech. Ordered complete system for them to assemble as per my specifications. They take the order, bill my card and claim to...
- horhaycurioso
- Post #17
- May 18, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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RAID Only?

The IWill KK266R has two additional IDE sockets on the motherboard for RAID. Can those sockets be used if the board is not configured for RAID? If so, what is the set up procedure? Thanks
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- May 18, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Where's the memory?

Installed a couple of 64MB 133 SDRAM sticks (the ones I got free after CompUSA rebate on presidents day) and they do't show up? If it was only 1 I'd think it was the stick, but both of them? Installed on IWill KK266R mb with 256MB 133 SDRAM (Crutial) that is being seen. That stick is in the...
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- Thread
- May 18, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Warranty Worries

I will be buying an Athlon Thunderbird CPU and will be altering it to permit overclocking. My concern is the CPU warranty. Does the alteration void the warranty? If it does, what's the normal way to check to see that the chip is good before altering it? Do you all install the chip and HSF...
- horhaycurioso
- Thread
- Apr 21, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Colorcase wobbles?

Looking for a quiet, efficient cooler, ATX MidTower with 3 5-1/4" external; 2 3-1/2" external and 2 3-1/2" internal bays for Athlon 1.2 GHz system. Found Colorcase (many flavors) with this configutation. Good reviews including one on Anandtech. One nagging worry. Review notes...
- horhaycurioso
- Thread
- Apr 10, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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