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Question about networks/connecting multiple computers to the internet

Thanks for the replies... but I still have a few questions left. Does it matter if I get a wireless or non-wireless router? Do I need a special type of network card to use a wireless router? Is there anything a noob like me might need to know when setting up/configuring the router?
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- Post #5
- Jun 29, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Question about networks/connecting multiple computers to the internet

I am trying to connect two computers at home to the internet. One of them is already connected to the internet with a cable modem (from my ISP) and an ethernet cable. I want to connect another computer to the cable modem so it can access the internet, but the modem only has one ethernet port on...
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- Jun 29, 2007
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Networking
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Problem Installing Splinter Cell: Double Agent

As the thread title says, I'm having trouble installing Splinter Cell Double Agent on my PC. The game disc is a DVD, and when I first put it in my DVD drive the game splash screen comes up and a menu with several options such as install, manual, etc. appears. If I choose any of these options...
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- Thread
- Jan 26, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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BF2 account login error

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- Post #2
- Nov 10, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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BF2 account login error

I have been playing BF2 regularly for the past several months with no problems, but all of the sudden I can't connect to my BF2 account anymore. When I type in my password and click the login button, the account screen just idles for awhile before displaying an error message that says "There was...
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- Nov 10, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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Battlefield 2 won't start

cougar78- thats interesting because I also have the 7900GT KO. I installed windows XP using a DVI connection and BF2 has never worked for me. I haven't tried running it using a VGA connection yet, maybe i will. I should add that I'm using an LCD monitor. Also, have you used the "EasyInfo"...
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- Post #11
- May 29, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Battlefield 2 won't start

I can't get the game to start with version 1.0 or 1.3. Since I have never played the game before, deleting the BF2 folder in My Documents doesn't make a difference. I also have DirectX 9.0c installed. Thanks for the suggestions though. When I use the "EasyInfo"(located in the start menu)...
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- Post #9
- May 29, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Battlefield 2 won't start

Did this work for you? I couldn't figure out how to change my monitor to a plug and play device. Do I need to uninstall the monitor drivers?
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- Post #4
- May 27, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Battlefield 2 won't start

Every time I try to start Battlefield 2, it briefly shows a splash screen with the Battlefield 2 logo and then the screen goes black for a second before crashing to the desktop. I have tried re-installing the game many times and upgrading to the latest patch with no success. I also tried...
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- May 27, 2006
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Windows
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F.E.A.R won't start- error message

Thanks to you guys I found the solution. I just needed to download the d3dx9_27.dll file online and replace the one in my directory. Now fear starts up perfectly! :thumbsup:
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- Post #4
- May 23, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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F.E.A.R won't start- error message

Whenever I try to start F.E.A.R, an error message quickly pops up saying: "The application or DLL C:\Windows\system32\d3dx9_27.dll is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette." Any idea what this means? Is the dll file it mentioned related to...
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- May 23, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows
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New setup randomly reboots

I recently put together a new setup with the following hardware: A64 3800+, GA-K8NF-9, e-VGA 7900GT, 1GB PC3200, 1 SATA HDD, 2 optical drives, a 450W power supply from AMS, and 3 case fans. After some intial difficulty, I was able to install Windows XP. But the computer seems unstable and...
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- May 21, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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Power Supply Question

My motherboard does not support both AGP and PCI express. I am also getting a new motherboard to go along with the PCI express video card. My old PSU is a 450W model from Enermax. It was used with an AGP video card and P4 processor. After looking at motherboard options, it seems the newer ones...
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- Post #5
- May 9, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Power Supply Question

I'm about to upgrade from an AGP video card to PCI-express video card. I still want to use my old PSU, but I don't know if the requirements have changed for the newer PCI-express video cards. Do I need a new PSU with certain types of connectors/cables or will my old PSU still work?
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- May 9, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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What to do with old PC parts?

I'm getting ready to upgrade my PC soon, and this generally means I will no longer use some of my former components. With previous upgrades, I decided to take the older parts and use them to assemble PCs for friends and family. But this time, I don't need to use them towards building another...
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- Mar 15, 2006
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video Card Dilemma

I'm facing the same situation and have a system that is very similar from about 2 years ago(P4 2.8C, Nvidia FX 5900XT). I was seriously considering upgrading to a 7800 GS as well, but I just don't think it would last me very long and it seems like I would be delaying the inevitable upgrade to...
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- Post #49
- Mar 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trouble with Windows Logo Testing & DirectX Install

shawn130c- Thanks for the info, you're a lifesaver. I tried some of the methods listed on that website and it worked! After posting my question at several other forums and not receiving any help I was about ready to give up and try re-installing windows.
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- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Trouble with Windows Logo Testing & DirectX Install

Every time I try to install DirectX 9.0c in Windows XP Home, it starts to install for awhile before displaying this message: "The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.... This sofware will not be installed". After...
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- Jan 21, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Trouble Installing DirectX

I tried to install DirectX with no antivirus or firewall running. Currently I have version 9.0b installed, but you think rolling back to 8.1 might help? To me this seems more like some issue with Windows than with DirectX in particular because I get the same message when I try to install other...
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- Post #5
- Jan 20, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trouble Installing DirectX

Any suggestions?
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- Post #2
- Jan 19, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Trouble Installing DirectX

Every time I try to install DirectX 9.0c in Windows XP Home, it starts to install for awhile before displaying this message: "The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.... This sofware will not be installed". After the message...
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- Jan 19, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question about PC games in DVD format

I recently bought a PC game that was a DVD-ROM, and all I have is a CD-ROM drive on my PC. Obviously, I could buy a DVD drive... but I don't want to buy a drive just for the sake of one PC game. This is the first DVD PC game I have ever seen, but my question is... will most future PC games use...
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- Jul 24, 2005
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Windows
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Help a noob build his first computer, get a cookie!

Shipping can be expensive, so you might want to buy some of your heavier parts such as the case and psu from local stores like COMPUSA or Best Buy. They sometimes have good deals on hard drives and cd drives too. Of course, their inventory will be much less than what a website like newegg has...
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- Post #16
- Jan 11, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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N00b trying to build a PC

I never used a book for learning how to build a PC. Go ahead and get one if you want, but you shouldn't need it. I used google to find several helpful websites, and then I asked some questions on this forum. For the most part, the motherboard manuasl tell you everything you need to know. Get a...
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- Post #7
- Jun 17, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Laptop Gaming Questions

I'm thinking about buying a laptop soon(going to college), but I have some questions about playing games on them. If I don't think playing games on a laptop would be enjoyable or even possible, I will buy a cheap one and save some money. Thanks for any input. -Is is difficult/annoying to play...
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- Thread
- May 22, 2004
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Laptops
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Radeon 9800 Pro Problem

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- Post #4
- Apr 3, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Data From Old Computer

I agree, just install your old HD as a slave to your new one. You know how to do this, right? Then copy and paste whatever you need, or keep your old HD for extra storage.
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- Post #3
- Apr 3, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Radeon 9800 Pro Problem

I never though heat was the issue, but I suppose its possible. My GeForce4 never had any problems with my case cooling, and I haven't taken out any fans for the 9800 Pro. The flickering problem never occurs when I'm in 2D modes, like on my desktop or browsing the internet, only in games. On some...
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- Post #3
- Apr 3, 2004
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 9800 Pro Problem

I recently finished installing some new upgrades, including a Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro. I tested it out on some PC games and 3DMark2003, and I noticed some flickering lines/shapes that randomly appear. I can't figure out how to get rid of them. When I played Call of Duty, I didn't see the lines...
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- Thread
- Apr 3, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What to upgrade?

If I were you, I would wait to upgrade. Most of your hardware looks pretty up to date. In case you didn't know, DDR400 is the same as thing as PC3200. I think 2GB of RAM would be overkill for most purposes.
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- Post #2
- Mar 31, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading Advice

Thanks for the replies so far. Know anything about the SATA Hard Drives? Also, if I get a P4 2.8C, does that mean I have to get PC3200, or would I be ok without it?
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- Post #5
- Mar 25, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading Advice

I am thinking about upgrading, but I?m not exactly up to date on the newest hardware. Is this a good time to upgrade? I know something better is always about to come out, but I haven?t upgraded anything for about two years. Basically, I want a new mobo, CPU, video card, and possibly RAM. For the...
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- Mar 25, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Error Message- need help

I have Windows XP home. I never knew about that program, but i was able to disable it and now that message is gone. Thank you. I still can't access my sound card programs though. Any ideas about that?
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- Post #8
- Oct 9, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Error Message- need help

I checked in the startup folder, but the program wasn't listed. So then I checked in the registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. I'm not sure which program(if any) to delete. Maybe you guys can help me. Here were some programs listed that seemed suspicious...
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- Post #6
- Oct 8, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Error Message- need help

I would disable it, but I don't see it listed with the services when I look in the control panel. Is CtHelper an abbreviation? Also, could this be an issue with my sound card or sound software programs since I can't open my Creative programs? Should I try reinstalling it?
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- Post #3
- Oct 8, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Error Message- need help

Recently I was playing a game online when I heard a small clicking noise and lost all the noise to my speakers. The game crashed to my desktop and then the computer seemed like it froze because i couldn't move my mouse. So i rebooted the computer and ever since I rebooted it, I keep getting the...
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- Oct 8, 2003
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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My harddrive keep clicking...is this bad??

I know this is probably a dumb question that's hard to answer(everybody has different sound perception), but what does a "clicking" hard drive sound like? Is the noise constant? My HD usually makes audible noises that kinda sounds like clicks(to me) when opening files, but does this just mean it...
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- Post #5
- Aug 13, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Online gaming/virus protection

After getting attacked recently by that virus, I've become more aware of how vulnerable my computer is when I disable my firewall. Now I'm not very willing to disable my firewall in order to play online games. Is there any way to protect your computer while playing online?
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- Aug 13, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Stopping Windows Messenger Pop-Ups

Is there anyway to remove Windows Messenger from my computer? I am completely annoyed with the pop-up ads that keep bothering me while I'm in the middle of something. I can't even play some of my favorite games anymore because some lame ad appears on my screen and I have to exit the game to get...
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- Jul 30, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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CD drive doesn't work?

My Lite-On CD drive will not read discs. I've tried several different discs- games, CDs, etc.- but it doesn't do anything when I put the disc in. I've had this CD drive for less than a year and never had any problems before. I never disabled autoplay either. When I put a disc in the drive and...
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- Thread
- Jun 4, 2003
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building

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