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Microsoft Vista family plan discount abruptly ended by MS?

I got my CD keys right away. Didn't you?
- justshawnf
- Post #10
- Jul 2, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Microsoft Vista family plan discount abruptly ended by MS?

Hmmm - maybe you should get over there and buy it now while they are still taking orders. I was also lamenting my procrastination, but I went to Microsoft's web site to verify the deal was done and they took my order! Hurry! Vista Family Discount page Scroll to bottom and click button...
- justshawnf
- Post #8
- Jul 2, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Studio RTA Student 3-Tier Bookcase $9.99 Bestbuy instore only

Hmmm -- Button says "In Store Only", but description says "From our expanded online assortment; not available in Best Buy retail stores" Wonder how that works?
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Jun 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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All versions of Vista 50% off at closing compusa stores

I was looking for XP, but I didn't see any at either store.
- justshawnf
- Post #71
- Apr 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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All versions of Vista 50% off at closing compusa stores

I scored a Ultimate Upgrade edition in Woburn, MA. They only had 1 left, but they had a lot of Home Premium Upgrade and Full. Then I went up to Danvers and they had a lot of every edition. They had so many in Danvers I almost wished I'd waited until they went to 50% off, but it was too late...
- justshawnf
- Post #69
- Apr 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ViewSonic N4060W 40" Widescreen LCD HDTV $884.95 AR/AC Shipped

Link
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Apr 13, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Price Drop...Athlon X2 3800 939 now $89.99 Free Shipping

Thanks OP -- I was upset when I finally decided to buy at $109 and they were OOS. Not anymore. :)
- justshawnf
- Post #5
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dual booting XP with separate drives

Actually, dual booting 2 installations of WinXP is a lot easier than dual booting WinXP and Linux. This is how I would do it: 1. Format the spare drive (I would give it a volume label to make it easier to ID during the install) 2. Boot from the WinXP CD 3. Install WinXP on the spare...
- justshawnf
- Post #3
- Jan 25, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows Vista Ultimate 3-pack DVD OEM @ the 'egg

I was thinking about doing that, but then I realized that I was expected to uninstall my copies in one year when my subscription ran out or pony up another $350 for one more year. Now I'm leaning toward the OEM version. *shugs*
- justshawnf
- Post #19
- Jan 23, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Do I have to reinstall XPPro when changing from AGP to PCI-E, and for going from single core to dual core?

Sukhoi - You shouldn't have any trouble imaging from the IDE to SATA drive as long as the SATA drive gets the same drive letter as the IDE drive had. I suggest that you totally remove the IDE drive the first time you boot to the SATA drive after transfer the image. If you have any IDE HDs in the...
- justshawnf
- Post #11
- Jan 1, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Do I have to reinstall XPPro when changing from AGP to PCI-E, and for going from single core to dual core?

Your best bet is to use the "Repair" feature of the Windows. Boot from the XP CD as if you were doing a full install. Ignore any references to the "repair console." At a point, it will say something like "Gee, I see that Windows XP is already installed, would you like to repair it or install...
- justshawnf
- Post #4
- Dec 30, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Winrar 3.51 for Free

The question is why use 7zip when you can use WinRAR for free? I paid for my WinRAR a long time ago because I love it. I stopped installing other compression utilities altogether on my own machines. When installing compression utilities on other peoples machines (including the ones at...
- justshawnf
- Post #30
- Aug 6, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Back again: Genuine AMD X2 4-heatpipe Heatsink/80mm fan

I've always used lighter fluid for this (the kind used in a zippo lighter). The first pass I use a paper towel that I've sprayed damp and wipe the HS until it is mostly clean, then repeat with Q-Tips dipped in lighterfluid until spotless. The lighter fluid evaporates shortly, just make sure you...
- justshawnf
- Post #48
- Jul 10, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Viewsonic VX2025 Widescreen LCD only $289.99 + shipping

Some one beat you to it mate. previous thread
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Jun 22, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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A-Data 2GB SD card $68.99 + $4.81 shipping @ Newegg

Already OOS. :(
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Feb 22, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT! HP 2600n Color Laser Printer only $249!!!

Actually, it's available on the web site too. "Save up to $150 after coupon savings or Easy Rebate on select HP ..." (Hope the link actually works) Added -- From site "Coupon offer expires 2/4/06. One offer per customer. Not valid with any other offer. No cash/credit back. Please...
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Feb 2, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Memorex 2 GB USB TravelDrive $69.99 AR

Link
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Feb 1, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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BF $199 19" LCD @ staples. Samsung 914v, is this LCD any good?

I got one at BestBuy and had this trouble too, then I realized that I wasn't looking at it straight on. It took me a while to figure out that the stand does allow you to tilt the screen. Hold in the middle and tilt in or out until the brightness spots go away, then adjust the settings. At...
- justshawnf
- Post #31
- Nov 26, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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10 Free MP3's and/or player with Levi's Purchase at Sears

1) Denim fashions are on sale through 8/6/05. Excludes Lands' End, Exceptional Values, Great Price items, clearance, closeouts, and outlet store purchases. 2) Purchase $100.00 (pre-tax) of qualifying Levi's® apparel in a single day and receive a free 128MB USB 2.0 MP3 Player with ten music...
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Aug 3, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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One Gig Lexar USB 2.0

Call for Availability :(
- justshawnf
- Post #4
- Oct 15, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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**Official eMachines M68xx Thread**

Funny (well, not really) - I had a similar experience when I emailed emachines looking for the latest Broadcom drivers - I told them that I checked Broadcom's site and that the drivers weren't there. Emachine's reply said something to the effect 'Your NIC is made by Broadcom, check their website...
- justshawnf
- Post #810
- Aug 12, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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**Official eMachines M68xx Thread**

I'm guessing you are running the default install of WinXP Home that the machine came with. It seems most of the people having trouble are running WinXP Pro. I have heard that XP Home is more forgiving with hardware/drivers problems. On another note, I run my laptop at work in an NT Domain...
- justshawnf
- Post #803
- Aug 12, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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**Official eMachines M68xx Thread**

Shutdown is back to normal. It doesn't hang any more and I don't need to hold the power button to get it to shut down. I never use the shortcut keys and I forgot to check them. I'll try to remember to check tomorrow. I was looking for WinXP drivers. I don't remember what originally sent me...
- justshawnf
- Post #799
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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**Official eMachines M68xx Thread**

Well, I found out a couple of things that were useful in my upgrade to SP2 (and otherwise). Upgrading the BIOS of my M6805 to the M6811 BIOS posted here eliminated my lockups/long delays. I made a backup of my current BIOS (in case), but all is well so far. I panicked for a sec when it said is...
- justshawnf
- Post #794
- Aug 11, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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**Official eMachines M68xx Thread**

I loaded SP2 on mine ealier today and noticed the same thing. I also experienced lockups (which I didn't have pre-SP2). I noticed after I loaded the HP wireless drivers mentioned earlier in this thread that my boot time increased a lot while the network drives loaded and thought the problem I...
- justshawnf
- Post #791
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Laptops
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WD 160GB External USB 2.0 Hard Disk for only $99- Now $149 AR

Good Find -- Ordered mine. :)
- justshawnf
- Post #4
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

Thanks man.
- justshawnf
- Post #4,163
- Jun 25, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Best Buy DVD, CD and game prices for 6/8

Actually, if you do a little research, you will find that Full Metal Jacket (and a number of other Kubrick films) were filmed in 4:3 ratio. If you're waiting for the wide-screen version, you'll never get it, 'cause there isn't one. Kubrick did this because he knew that the film would be...
- justshawnf
- Post #25
- Jun 8, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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**Official** Epox 8RDA+ Nforce2 Thread

My understanding is that the Palominos unlock differently than the Thoroughbreds do, and that to unlock your Palomino, you will have to with bridge work on the processor. I could be wrong, but that is my understanding.
- justshawnf
- Post #117
- Dec 30, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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**Official** Epox 8RDA+ Nforce2 Thread

Well, if you ever need to go back to the original, I have a copy of it here, somewhere. ;) Oh, and you might look for a program called WinFlash. I seem to remember reading about that somewhere, but I've forgotten where. That might actually work for you for future BIOS upgrades. Again, I haven't...
- justshawnf
- Post #115
- Dec 29, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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**Official** Epox 8RDA+ Nforce2 Thread

The latest bios on epox.com unlocks the lower multipliers on the Thoroughbred processors without the need to make a modification to the CPU. I started my overclock by lowering the multi to 10 and the FSB to 200 on my AXP 2400+ (default 15*133=2000Mhz, give or take). I have since upped the multi...
- justshawnf
- Post #113
- Dec 28, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Athlon XP 2400 and Epox 8RDA+

The 8RDA+ does unlock the multipliers on the AXP 2400+, you just need to flash the bios with the latest on found on Epox.com. :)
- justshawnf
- Post #6
- Dec 27, 2002
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Cheap CD-Rs 12/22 Ads Best Buy, Staples, CompUSA

The Optimums I got from the Black Friday FAR were CMC. :)
- justshawnf
- Post #17
- Dec 22, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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compatiblity issue with 8rda+

I guess you'll either have to test that RAM in another computer (to make sure it's working OK), or try another stick in the mobo. I forgot that the board stops at a C1 error, and doesn't let you continue into BIOS.
- justshawnf
- Post #5
- Dec 20, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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compatiblity issue with 8rda+

Here are a couple of things you could try. They have worked for others on other forums. 1) Put the DIMM in the slot closest to the CPU. 2) In the BIOS, there is a setting called 'CPU Interface' -- try setting that to 'Optimal'. 3) I had to up the vdimm voltage on my XMS memory to get it to run...
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Dec 20, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASUS A7N8X vs. EPOX 8RDA+ Motherboards which one to buy?

The 8rda+ DOES have AGP lock right in the bios. As for PCI lock... There is no hard evidence one way or the other. :)
- justshawnf
- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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EPOX 8RDA+ sound question

Yes, you can disable it, but you have to update your bios to do so. Go to epox.com, get the bios dated 12/10 (only one there for the 8rda+), install it, then go into 'Integrated Peripherals' in the bios. There will be an option called 'AC97 at Post'. Change that to 'Disabled' and the system...
- justshawnf
- Post #2
- Dec 14, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Read this @ Overclockers.com about Epox 8RDA+

Ummmm..... Maybe you could explain something for me. In the new bios for the 8RDA+ (released 12/12), in the list of 'fixes' it says: See for yourself:http://www.epox.org/main1.shtml#newsitem1039685796,56281, Now, I suppose it could just be support for FSB 166 Barton. I think it's too early to...
- justshawnf
- Post #8
- Dec 13, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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**Official** Epox 8RDA+ Nforce2 Thread

I noticed some temperature irregularities, at first, but then I downloaded the Epox USDM (there is also an older copy on the mobo driver CD) and the latest version of MBM (5.2.1.0 beta). I used USDM to sync MBM and all is well. At first my system temp was showing 24C, now it is where is should...
- justshawnf
- Post #85
- Dec 12, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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**Official** Epox 8RDA+ Nforce2 Thread

How about these: AR..........Time to Complete 0.417..........2:19 0.57............2:16 11.598........1:59 0.417..........2:17 0.417..........2:17 I used to get numbers like these with my 8kha and Athlon 1.4Gig T-Bird: 1.39...........4:04 0.417.........4:26 0.418.........4:29...
- justshawnf
- Post #78
- Dec 11, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards

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