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Reverse DNS issue with Mail server?

There are a few mail servers from a couple different domains that will not accept email from my own personal exchange server. I get a returned messages with this error(specifically from AOL): There was a SMTP communication problem with the recipient's email server. Please contact your...
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- Sep 1, 2007
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video card disabled by mistake. How do I enable the device?

I've tried everything you all have suggested prior to my original post. Well, I haven't done the repair install yet. "enable vga mode" comes up with the same issue as booting normally. safe mode hangs when loading "cpqagp.sys" I can get into the bios no problem, however there are no...
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- Mar 18, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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video card disabled by mistake. How do I enable the device?

I have a laptop that was handed to me and was told that he accidently disabled the video card in device manager and rebooted. Now nothing comes up on the screen. You can hear windows boot up as normal...just no visual. How can i re-enable the device? I tried using remote desktop(could not...
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- Mar 13, 2007
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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explorer.exe not loading

When I start a new task from task manager, I can start explorer.exe. It shows up in the processes list but then dissappears. I'm able to run mmc but cannot run any snapins. I can't open computer mgmt, device manager, user accounts, add/remove programs, etc. I get an error refferencing the...
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- Jan 8, 2007
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- Forum: Windows
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Error loading sata controller driver during xp pro install

I have an Alienware Area 51 Laptop with dual 100gb drives, 3.6ghz intel cpu, 2gb ram. Recently I am not able to load completely into windows. I can log into my profile and see the desktop background but no desktop shorcuts show up and neither does the task bar. Opening task manager shows...
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- Jan 8, 2007
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- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Spooler open printing job fail since the USB Share Switch is not running !"

I get the error stated in this message title. I have found only one reference to this online that mentioned to just uninstall the the usb switch software and printing should resume working.....it doesn't. The print spooler service is running just fine as well. There are no errors when...
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- Dec 14, 2006
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- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Replaced Motherboard in 2k Server(with different mobo/cpu)......problems.

Thanks guys. Yeah, I was pretty surprised the server eve came back up with the new mobo. I was thinking it would blue screen or get stuck in a reboot loop or something. I'm wondering if there is some sort of problem with group policy or something. I may try to just install over the top...
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- Jun 6, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Replaced Motherboard in 2k Server(with different mobo/cpu)......problems.

I'll give details. Original configuration Old intel server mobo with dual p3 cpu, scsi onboard, 2 scsi drives raid1. Server would not boot, beep codes point to bad cpu/s. Replaced both cpus with no luck. Same beep codes.....even if trying to boot without memory on mobo. Need to replace the...
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- Jun 5, 2006
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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I need the AOL Search assistant address for IE

If found a reg file that allows me to use google as the default search engine(not home page). Found here: http://www.google.com/options/defaults.html#default Googles default search assistant address is http://www.google.com/ie_rsearch.html What is AOLs search assistant address...
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- Feb 8, 2006
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- Forum: Windows
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Rules on reinstalling Windows on someone elses PC

THanks MrChad. It seems quite simple, but the product key is never mentioned in the license agreement as part of the license to install the product. The EULA simply states that the media accompanied by the "proof of license" represents licensed software but does not say that it must be...
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- Aug 31, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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The word "REMOVE" is in everyones email in their profile.

Is it just me? Every profile I "click" in the forums shows everyones email with a "REMOVE" after the @.
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- Aug 31, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Rules on reinstalling Windows on someone elses PC

I've helped a few friends/family over the years with their PCs and I'm wanting know when is it legal/illegal to install windows on someone elses PC. (Windows XP for example) 1. If the user has the COA on the PC but has no software, can I use my windows CD to reinstall the OS with their...
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- Aug 31, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Unable to Access Hard Drive"

It is the only hard drive in the PC. I was able to correct the problem simply by replacing the battery on the mobo and resetting cmos. Problem solved.....strange. Zero
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- Jul 18, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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"Unable to Access Hard Drive"

Brand New Hard Drive installing into an older Compaq 5000 series PC. THe original hard drive has gone bad(make gawd awful clunking noises) and has been replaced. During xp setup the drive can be seen, partitioned, and formatted. After xp copies setup files and reboots, I get the message...
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- Jul 16, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Can dial up and connect but can't browse or ping

A friend of mine is having problems browsing with internet explorer, firefox, and OffbyOne browsers. I originally thought it was a virus or spyware problem. I've scanned and removed all viruses and spyware that mcafee, spybot s&d, ad-aware, and microsoft antispyware could find. Still the same...
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- Mar 16, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

Are you saying I should use NTbackup instead of Backup Exec to restore the data that was backed up on type BY backup exec? Zero
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- Dec 22, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

Yes, the M: drive is backed up and available for restore when running a catalog against the tape. This is what is available for restore(from tape backup): C: M: System STate Information Store Were you saying "They're Screwed" because you weren't sure if the M drive was backed up? No...
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- Dec 22, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

Anyone? ANyone? Beuhler?
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- Dec 22, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

I'm a consultant and was called by this company for help. I've never seen their setup before. Server crashed and they called me for help. They have a backup of the data, system state, and information store. However I'm having a real hard time figuring out how to extract their public folder...
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- Dec 20, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

I found a link online(can't find it now) that gives these steps to recover from a complete loss: install server service pack it to the previously installed SP install exchange(disaster recovery mode) service pack it tot he previously installed SP Dismount Stores delete all files from...
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- Dec 18, 2004
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows
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Know how to recover a 2k server with exchange2k?

This topic has been moved to: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...9500&enterthread=y Thanks! Zero
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- Dec 18, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Halo 2 Multiplayer (not campaign): First Reactions

You are absolutely correct. That's why I can't say "Halo 2 Sucks" just because it's different. I'm very aware that i'll need to give it some time to get used to again. I was just wondering if others were feeling the same way. I wasn't referring to dominateing right off the bat....I don't...
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- Nov 9, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Halo 2 Multiplayer (not campaign): First Reactions

I have a small group of friends(about 10 of us) that get together evey Monday night(for about 4 to 8 hours) for multiplayer Halo. We have 3 xboxes on 3 different TVs. We don't play online much because of the lag. Anyway, our initial reactions were of utter disappointment when it comes to...
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- Nov 9, 2004
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Windows
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IE6 cannot access websites after exactly 10 minutes!!!????

Thanks for the replies! Don't you think if his lease was expiring that I wouldn't be able to ping IPs and URLs from a dos prompt? He also can still access email through OLD, even though he can't surf. Zero
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- Mar 11, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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IE6 cannot access websites after exactly 10 minutes!!!????

It's the wierdest damn thing. I have a user who can only access websites for 10 minutes and then receives a "page cannot be displayed" page. He has to reboot his PC to access webpages again...but then it no longer works after 10 minutes. I can open a dos window and ping sites by IP and by...
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- Mar 10, 2004
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- Forum: Windows
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New PC config....looking for opinions before I click "Complete Order"

OK...here's my final list of hardware: ANTEC Black Solution Series ATX Mid-Tower Case w/ 350W Power Supply -- $77 Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Pure Copper CPU -- $43 SAMSUNG SFD321B/LBL1 Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive -- $6 AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, 64-bit -- $211 SAPPHIRE RADEON...
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- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new question!! Plz look over my rig i am planning.8.04

Brick & Mortar shops are stores you can actually walk into that are made of "brick & mortar": Best Buy, Comp USA, Circuit City, Fry's, etc. Much like Online shops are stores you buy things online: NewEgg, Buy.com, Amazon.com, etc. I hope that clears things up a little. Zero
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- Jan 8, 2004
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New PC config....looking for opinions before I click "Complete Order"

Mark, nipp...you guys are right. I'm still just under 1200 after t/s with the 3500 ram and 9800. Good call. ;) I was trying to keep under my 1G budget...but at that point, i'm still only at 1100 before t/s. heh. So i'm close. Pop, you make a good point as well. I can scratch the sata...
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- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New PC config....looking for opinions before I click "Complete Order"

Awesome....thanks for all the feedback. I didn't really look at the Athlon 64 as an option before, but after reading reviews and seeing benchmarks.....I don't see why I shouldn't go with the athlon 64. Here's my new "shopping cart": ANTEC Black Solution Series ATX Mid-Tower Case w/ 350W Power...
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- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New PC config....looking for opinions before I click "Complete Order"

You're right...I did forget mention what I would be using it for....well.....it's just gonna sit on my desk and I'm gonna use it to point at when people come over and I can say, "Look what I got". LoL...ok...that wasn't funny...sorry. Seriously though, proly gonna use it to surf the internet...
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- Jan 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New PC config....looking for opinions before I click "Complete Order"

Here is my current config- Being replaced: ____________ Abit KT7A Raid Duron 700 @ 911 256mb pc133 mushkin ATI Radeon 64mb DDR VIVO 2x WD 26.2gb 7200rpm Raid 0 Enlight 7237 ____________ Keeping: ____________ LiteOn DVDRW Soundblaster Live Platinum 5.1 w/ Live Drive Creative 3500 5.1 speakers...
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- Jan 6, 2004
- Replies: 17
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"Wanna see my Jerker?"

Well, I don't have it yet...but this is what I want! It's the best looking computer desk I've seen. I've been lookin for somethin functional like this: http://www.penmachine.com/jerker_desk.html Ikea jerker Zero
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- Sep 21, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Hosting my own site? Email? DNS? "Please help me Mastuh"

Ok....looks like I answered my own questions. Here is a step by step setup for zoneedit: http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/fr_index.html?/main/sbs-zoneedit-registration.html Sure enough, I needed to change my name servers with my registrar. So I changed'm. But it looks like it might take a...
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- Jun 17, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Hosting my own site? Email? DNS? "Please help me Mastuh"

Thanks Dexter.....I'm kinda following ya. Let me read what you wrote a few more dozen times and I might get it. ;) I'm sure what you wrote is pretty clear to most DNS knowledgable peeps, but i'm DNS illiterate when it comes to configuring. Maybe you can help me understand a little better if...
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- Jun 17, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Hosting my own site? Email? DNS? "Please help me Mastuh"

If you are serious about giving me advice/help please start your responses with "Young Grasshoppuh, ......". _______________________________________________________________________ Here's what I have: -Broadband (dynamic IP) -NAT Firewall (linksys router) -Apache server hosting my test site...
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- Jun 16, 2003
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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How do I use the Auxiliary 2 input on the Live! Drive IR?

Has nobody tried the "Aux-in-2" audio input on a live drive??? grrrr. Zero
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- Dec 3, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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How do I use the Auxiliary 2 input on the Live! Drive IR?

Ok, I have the SBLive! Platinum 5.1 w/ Live! Drive IR workin just fine. I also have the DTT3500 digital speaker system(5.1) plugged in via the digital din and it's working great! But I'm curious about the Auxiliary 2 inputs on the live drive. I was hoping I could just plug in an audio source...
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- Nov 27, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much do I have to spend on a decent 19 inch monitor? Which one?

I recently purchased the 19" KDS Xtreme Flat XF-9e. I paid $176 shipped from Buy.com and received it today. The text is not as crisp as I hoped, but then again it was only $176. Has anyone had any experience with this particular monitor? Or how about the 19" KDS Xtreme Flat XF-9c...
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- Nov 20, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any Idea Why This PC Will Not Turn On Or Boot? Power LED Flashes.........

Haha! Funny you mention RAM. I was just coming back to post that I've also reseated the ram and placed them in different slots but no luck there either. I also failed to mention that I've had this PC at my desk for a day or two(been troubleshootin) and when I came in this morning and booted...
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- Mar 18, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Any Idea Why This PC Will Not Turn On Or Boot? Power LED Flashes.........

I've got this PC that had a problem with the power supply......so I thought. About a month ago it was doing something similar as it's doing now(fan in PS is spinning but no power to mobo or devices), so I had the user go out and purchase a new power supply. That seemed to solve the problem...
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- Mar 18, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building

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