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  1. I have the Alton version of that board with on...

    I have the Alton version of that board with on board sound and video. I never had much luck overclocking the FSB. It would eventually corrupt the registry and I'd have to reinstall the OS. I have an...
  2. Thread: Checksum error

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    Thanks to all who posted. I finally called it...

    Thanks to all who posted. I finally called it quits and put it back together. I know the CMOS had been cleared because there was a moment of "DOH" when I forgot to enter setup and load the settings....
  3. Thread: Checksum error

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    Thanks Quiet Thunder. I wish it were that easy....

    Thanks Quiet Thunder. I wish it were that easy. When they say this is a jumperless board they mean it. I don't see even one set of jumpers for anything. If it wasn't sitting right in front of me with...
  4. Thread: Checksum error

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    Thanks for all the input. I think the most...

    Thanks for all the input.
    I think the most confusing part has been that I get the "battery fail" message in post but the system clock keeps time. I believe the battery and at least most of the...
  5. Thread: Checksum error

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    I just hit F1 to bypass and start it. I've had...

    I just hit F1 to bypass and start it.
    I've had the error since I got it up and running, I'm guessing that may be why it was being sold. You just can't get much for $12 anymore LOL.
    If anyone knows...
  6. Thread: Checksum error

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    Checksum error

    Need some ideas. I'm getting the error message at post of "checksum error-defaults loaded" and then "CMOS battery fail". Replaced battery, the system clock keeps time but I still get the error...
  7. Thread: Packard Bell info

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    Thanks for the reply. After hitting F3 and...

    Thanks for the reply. After hitting F3 and skipping the start screen, it runs fine. I've found an Euopean site with manuals but they don't go back that far. The computer is over 5 years old! Time to...
  8. Thread: Packard Bell info

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    Packard Bell info

    My lack of experience and resources rears its ugly head again. After formatting and reinstalling I get the starting for first time, consult manual screen. I have no manual and can't find one online....
  9. Thread: inner sanctum

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    I agree it should stay an open forum. I have had...

    I agree it should stay an open forum. I have had several "private" conversations using the PM to swap E-mail addresses.
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    Go to Control panel/ Network/ click Add and...

    Go to Control panel/ Network/ click Add and select Client. Install this component and you should get the remember password option.
  11. Thread: DEFRAG ERROR

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    Just an FYI. The DOS version of Scandisk does not...

    Just an FYI. The DOS version of Scandisk does not fix long file name errors. If you still experience errors after the DOS run then boot to Safe Mode and run the Windows version.
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    A big THANK YOU! to all the Mods that have...

    A big THANK YOU! to all the Mods that have weathered the storm. You recieve way to much critisim for your efforts to keep this site as it was intended.
    I'm not a fan of some of the juvenile antics...
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    I have found this site to be helpful in writing...

    I have found this site to be helpful in writing batch files. http://www.computerhope.com
    This link leads to a page describing how to write a batch file delay. I'm not sure this fits your case. It...
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    Just a guess but have you checked/replaced the...

    Just a guess but have you checked/replaced the battery?
  15. If the present BIOS has a 8.4GB limit then you...

    If the present BIOS has a 8.4GB limit then you have to upgrade the BIOS if it is to see a larger drive. If you don't like the software option they give you to install the larger drive then you can...
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    Look for the FCC registration number. It should...

    Look for the FCC registration number. It should be on the card somewhere. Then go to the Home page, Modem help center and use the FCC ID number search bar towards the bottom of the page. This should...
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    First thing I'd try would be run Scandisk at DOS...

    First thing I'd try would be run Scandisk at DOS prompt. You can use a boot disk or hit F8 when it says "Starting Windows 98". Choose command prompt. If you have a virus scanner you can run from DOS...
  18. Thread: DOS Memory

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    What you may want to do is make a boot disk...

    What you may want to do is make a boot disk specifically for your games. I don't have any experience myself but I have read about it being done. A dual boot system with DOS 6.2 in a partition or on a...
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    I don't have all the details of the case but if...

    I don't have all the details of the case but if Microsoft followed past behavior then they warned the offender before taking legal action. Not a good idea to challenge a big guy to a fight.
  20. Thread: programs

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    Are you using the Ctrl/ Alt/ Delete command to...

    Are you using the Ctrl/ Alt/ Delete command to bring up the Close Program window? If so you can close them down one at a time to see how it affects your system. If a problem developes a reboot will...
  21. Thread: bad floppy?

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    I ran across this site the other day. They have a...

    I ran across this site the other day. They have a lot of utilities including legacy apps. I used one they had to repair bad sectors on a floppy disk. Some had to do with recovering data though I have...
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    According to the directions going to Tools,...

    According to the directions going to Tools, Internet Options, General tab and clicking clear History should do it. It worked on mine so I'm not sure if this is how you were deleting your History or...
  23. Thanks Techs, just what I needed. It runs great....

    Thanks Techs, just what I needed. It runs great. On mine the screensaver still ran but that is easy to fix. Did you run into the same?

    I also used it to run the file I was working on which runs...
  24. Almost all manufactuers now have disk copying...

    Almost all manufactuers now have disk copying utilities available at their website.
    I like to use the XCOPY program. Not only can you copy one drive to another you can use it to backup main drive...
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    Go to the Start button, Select Run and type SFC...

    Go to the Start button, Select Run and type SFC When the window comes up select Scan for altered files. Follow any screen directions.
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