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  1. Guide to making a good post/thread

    Locked Sticky
    SNGX1275, May 1, 2003
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    30,222
    SNGX1275
    Feb 1, 2007

  3. How to repair Windows XP/2000 if you are unable to boot into Windows

    Rick, Oct 20, 2003 ... 17 18 19
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    2,186,906
    ravisunny2
    Oct 30, 2012

  4. Tutorial: How to reformat your hard drive and install/reinstall Windows

    korrupt, Jul 5, 2006 ... 2 3
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    877,527
    mailpup
    Mar 12, 2013

  5. Slow computer and high CPU usage? A possible solution.

    Tedster, Jul 28, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
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    638,161
    Chongler
    Apr 10, 2013

  6. Troubleshoot: Windows won't recognize USB hard drive / fix unassigned drive letter

    LookinAround, Feb 13, 2009 ... 2
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    26
    Views:
    435,737
    dmbaker
    Aug 22, 2012

  7. Tutorial: How to use Memtest

    N3051M, Nov 7, 2006 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    302,920
    Darkadin
    Dec 8, 2012

  8. Guide: Bypass access denied error when accessing data from different XP/2000 install.

    Rick, Nov 15, 2003 ... 2
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    38
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    284,110
    fimbles
    Jan 15, 2012

  9. What to do if your external hard drive does not show in my computer

    MrNoname, Sep 29, 2006 ... 3 4 5
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    255,765
    Paul Benson
    May 14, 2013

  10. HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 (or XP perhaps) from DOS without a bootable CDROM

    Rick, Jul 14, 2004 ... 2 3
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    44
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    243,636
    BILL_S
    Oct 19, 2009

  11. How to install and boot Windows on an external (USB) hard drive

    nobardin, Nov 20, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    199,022
    shivi
    Apr 2, 2013

  12. USB drive or flash problems? How to cleanup and remove old USB storage drivers

    LookinAround, Apr 13, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    185,296
    stevej001
    May 21, 2013 at 1:08 PM

  13. Laptop won't power on?

    Tedster, Jul 29, 2006 ... 2
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    25
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    180,049
    Tater Eater
    Mar 7, 2013

  14. How to enable Windows Mail app in Windows 7

    Poppa Bear, Nov 5, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
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    127,429
    rizuu1
    Mar 14, 2013

  15. Tutorial: No POST (Power On Self Test)

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    kimsland, Sep 29, 2008
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    118,589
    kimsland
    Sep 29, 2008

  16. Troubleshooting sudden reboots/crashes

    DonNagual, Feb 16, 2006 ... 2
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    32
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    97,953
    zacrosic
    Dec 4, 2010

  17. Step-by-step beginner's guide to installing Ubuntu 11.10

    Leeky, Oct 15, 2011 ... 2 3
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    45
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    97,417
    Leeky
    Mar 25, 2013

  18. Solved: Drive letters cannot be assigned to flash / USB drives under Windows XP

    Bluemouse, Sep 24, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    92,608
    Blues
    Feb 14, 2011

  19. Repair your noisy CPU and system fans

    nork, Jun 25, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    92
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    84,601
    DMerlin
    Mar 20, 2013

  20. Tutorial: Install Recovery Console to boot menu

    Mictlantecuhtli, Oct 8, 2003 ... 2
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    33
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    81,182
    Mictlantecuhtli
    Dec 17, 2007

  21. Tutorial: NO POST / Power General troublshooting

    Tedster, Jul 9, 2006
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    72,797
    Tmagic650
    Sep 30, 2007

  22. How to install Windows XP on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Feb 8, 2011 ... 2
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    26
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    67,226
    Benny26
    Mar 22, 2013

  23. How to mount an ISO image in Linux

    Phantasm66, Mar 10, 2002
    Replies:
    9
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    66,861
    schenne
    Jan 10, 2008

  24. Turn your PC into home theater computer server

    tipstir, Sep 23, 2007 ... 6 7 8
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    156
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    64,673
    tipstir
    Apr 8, 2013

  25. Anyone explain RAID?

    henrychieng, Mar 12, 2002 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    115
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    56,544
    hugzam
    Aug 16, 2007

  26. Step-by-step guide to installing Windows 8 Release Preview

    Leeky, Jun 3, 2012
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    55,951
    RensvanDriel
    Oct 16, 2012

  27. How to: Swap motherboard without clean or upgrade installing Windows

    Per Hansson, Apr 17, 2006
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    51,822
    nork
    Mar 7, 2012

  28. CD/DVD or disk problems? how to fix problems caused by filters

    LookinAround, Nov 8, 2009
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    5
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    49,887
    LookinAround
    Mar 27, 2013

  29. Tutorial: Suspect a Dead PSU? How to be sure

    kirock, Aug 2, 2006
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    14
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    48,595
    EyesofNova
    Aug 24, 2012

  30. Updating ram & troubleshooting

    Tedster, Mar 30, 2006
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    11
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    45,013
    Tedster
    Dec 20, 2008

  31. Tutorial: Building an external hard drive

    korrupt, Jul 5, 2006 ... 2
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    20
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    42,950
    radnam
    Aug 18, 2008

  32. How to flash/update your BIOS

    Tedster, Apr 19, 2007
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    38,586
    greenad89
    Dec 31, 2012

  33. Possible solution to: screen goes black and computer needs to be restarted

    rikb99, Aug 25, 2006
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    36,209
    raybay
    Dec 24, 2012

  34. The Watercooling Guide, From A to Z

    dividebyzero, May 16, 2012 ... 2
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    21
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    34,225
    dividebyzero
    Jan 15, 2013

  35. Accessing More Than 137gb On Large Hard Disks (read)

    Tedster, Nov 6, 2005 ... 2
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    20
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    32,460
    Jono91
    Jun 22, 2006

  36. Solved: Winmgmt.exe has generated errors and will be closed.

    darhome, Jul 9, 2002 ... 2
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    26
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    30,532
    axncsi
    Nov 24, 2007

  37. Warning! Dell PC owners read this before replacing your powersupply

    dmill89, Aug 2, 2006
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    10
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    28,692
    cosmos100
    Oct 9, 2007

  38. Tutorial: How to speed up your Windows for free

    korrupt, Jul 7, 2006 ... 2 3
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    43
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    28,611
    N3051M
    Oct 15, 2007

  39. Windows Vista basics

    Alex.A, Jul 2, 2007
    Replies:
    12
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    27,432
    jeremy1982
    Mar 25, 2011

  40. Prevent infections by making windows more secure...

    Spike, Aug 18, 2005 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
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    26,653
    casper11
    Oct 15, 2007

  41. My laptop won't power up (solutions)

    Tedster, Jul 9, 2006
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    26,610
    Pete159
    Sep 28, 2011

  42. Outlook 2007 search in Vista, no results?

    Julio Franco, Mar 20, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    24,416
    Ralphie
    Sep 21, 2009

  43. Guide: My computer won't come out of standby

    Tedster, Jan 29, 2007
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    23,646
    Tedster
    Jan 29, 2007

  44. Tutorial: Basic networking

    jobeard, Jul 26, 2006
    Replies:
    3
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    22,613
    jobeard
    Feb 8, 2007

  45. An easy guide to AVG anti-spyware!

    Rik, Jan 18, 2007
    Replies:
    10
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    22,132
    Jase123
    Sep 19, 2007

  46. Guide to troubleshooting Windows audio and sound problems

    LookinAround, Feb 9, 2011
    Replies:
    0
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    19,353
    LookinAround
    Feb 9, 2011

  47. Control Panel Applets & Windows Shortcuts

    kimsland, Nov 4, 2008
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    18,879
    kimsland
    Nov 4, 2008

  48. Connect two wireless routers together without losing bandwidth

    jneth1, Nov 17, 2010
    Replies:
    2
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    18,272
    jobeard
    Nov 18, 2010

  49. Tutorial: How to build a Dual psu system using 1 Power on button

    SOcRatEs, Jul 7, 2006
    Replies:
    9
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    18,066
    CMH
    May 3, 2007

  50. Guide for making your Windows run faster

    NFSFAN, Apr 29, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
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    16,396
    learninmypc
    Feb 1, 2013

  51. How To: Install Grub 2 on a (fake) RAID system

    xenton, Sep 14, 2010
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    0
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    13,528
    xenton
    Sep 14, 2010

  52. Limited User cannot connect to Internet

    Ruthe, Oct 27, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    13,207
    atai
    Jun 27, 2010

  53. Budget gaming build guide

    red1776, Aug 17, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    12,792
    red1776
    Aug 18, 2010

  54. Step-by step beginners guide to installing Ubuntu 10.04 Linux on your computer

    Leeky, Aug 6, 2010
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    12,656
    Atham
    Sep 27, 2011

  55. Tutorial: Installing XP from DOS - *****'s Guide.

    Spike, Jul 13, 2006
    Replies:
    0
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    12,561
    Spike
    Jul 13, 2006

  56. FAQ: Help my Sims2/*insert game title here* doesn't work/Laggy! Direct X9 Problems!

    N3051M, Dec 26, 2006
    Replies:
    9
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    12,234
    dennishzd
    Jan 21, 2009

  57. Improving Your WiFi Range

    jobeard, Sep 28, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    11,450
    learninmypc
    Oct 24, 2011

  58. If you've got no sound from your soundblaster card, read this

    DragonMaster, Jul 30, 2006
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    8
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    10,513
    DragonMaster
    Dec 3, 2007

  59. Tutorial: Choosing a new computer

    korrupt, Jul 8, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
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    9,115
    compdata
    Dec 16, 2009

  60. Solved: Getting Feedback from Mic to Speakers.

    Sharko, Sep 23, 2007
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    8,998
    Ph30nIX
    Sep 24, 2007

  61. Step-by-step guide to installing Debian 6.0.4 Linux

    Leeky, Apr 28, 2012
    Replies:
    1
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    8,800
    Leeky
    Apr 28, 2012

  62. Yahoo! Connection Techniques

    jobeard, Sep 7, 2006
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    8,648
    jobeard
    Sep 23, 2006

  63. Tutorial: Fault diagnosis - the basics

    Hatrick, Dec 29, 2006
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    8,331
    bromry
    Jun 30, 2008

  64. Solved: Server cpu usage too high!

    k.jacko, Aug 23, 2007
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    8,176
    Condor
    Aug 24, 2007

  65. Tutorial: Make Case Fans Quieter

    F1N3ST, Feb 6, 2007
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    7,988
    Didou
    Mar 8, 2007

  66. GPU TDP database

    red1776, Jul 6, 2011
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    7,759
    dividebyzero
    Jul 9, 2011

  67. Dual boot Vista and Linux

    Phantasm66, Apr 30, 2007
    Replies:
    7
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    7,671
    chusteczka
    Jun 2, 2009

  68. How to install Windows 7 on a Netbook using a USB flash drive

    Benny26, Jul 17, 2012
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    7,485
    Benny26
    Apr 1, 2013

  69. How to boot with Puppy Linux to recover your data

    Macboatmaster, Nov 2, 2010
    Replies:
    6
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    7,367
    Leeky
    Jul 26, 2012

  70. Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part II) - Myths, Old Rituals, and Analysis

    Marnomancer, May 16, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    6,971
    Marnomancer
    Nov 20, 2012

  71. Guide to Troubleshooting Themes.

    Peddant, Jun 7, 2006
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    6,209
    crisp1
    Feb 25, 2007

  72. Guide to Tweaking/Repairing XP Issues

    fastco, Jul 16, 2006
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    5,444
    3lephant
    May 6, 2009

  73. The 10 most dangerous programs and how to deal with them

    bobcat, Feb 18, 2011
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    4,723
    learninmypc
    Jul 29, 2012

  74. How to easily identify your computer hardware

    Benny26, Jun 17, 2011
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,158
    EthanGreg
    Mar 15, 2012

  75. Common Microsoft support links

    kimsland, May 28, 2009
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    0
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    4,066
    kimsland
    May 28, 2009

  76. Tutorial: How to use Files And Settings Transfer in Windows XP

    korrupt, Jul 7, 2006
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    4,054
    korrupt
    Dec 9, 2006

  77. Pre-installed Norton software? Use SymNRT

    Julio Franco, Mar 20, 2007
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    4,028
    renniel
    Dec 10, 2008

  78. Guide: Laptop firewall security

    jobeard, Feb 14, 2007
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,987
    jobeard
    Nov 26, 2012

  79. Solved: Boot up problem

    (=DoM=), Nov 1, 2007
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    3
    Views:
    3,817
    (=DoM=)
    Nov 2, 2007

  80. Effective Air Cooling Guide (Part I) - Cleanliness Is Next To Coolness

    Marnomancer, Apr 21, 2012
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    3,671
    Marnomancer
    Jul 15, 2012

  81. Testing popular free antivirus software

    jamesodriscoll, Nov 9, 2010
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    1
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    3,303
    DennisMitchell
    Mar 21, 2011

  82. Where is the Application Support folder in Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion)?

    Julio Franco, Nov 24, 2012
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    0
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    3,221
    Julio Franco
    Nov 24, 2012
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