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If you have a desktop computer without a 1. Cable connection 2. DSL connection 3. Dialup connection 4. Wifi 5. Bluetooth Is it still possible for a hacker to remotely access the computer?

My dad was using my computer, and when i went to use it, this virus xp thing popped up. I clicked it out once, but it started popping up a few other times so i just shut my computer off. I turned it back on and it seems to be working fine.. Could there be a virus festering within my computer...

There is a particular Wifi network which is continuously on, name is **, which is used by hacker(s) to hack into laptops and desktops. This particular network is suspect because unlike other networks like Zyxel , Draknet which are on for some time only, this network is always on. How...

Hi im new here and wanting to build a a computer that will fit my needs. and needed some imput on my shopping list :confused: AMD quad 970 black XFX 9870 2gb Apevia 680 watt supply a-data 2x2gb ddr3 1600 Asus m4a87td mother board Sentey Optimus Extreme Division Tower Case Seagate barracuda...

Hello all, Was just wondering if someone could post a link to the Windows 7 Beginner's Guide, if there is one. I couldn't find it. Thanks, Starkman

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I've looked all over and haven't been able to come up with and good answers. I'd like to install my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit version on an SSD and only have Win 7 on it or possibly the applications I use most on the SSD drive such as my Adobe Web Design CS4 and Office 2007 and I would guess that...

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I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 running Vista, Windows Update set to automatic. Been this way for a couple/few years with no problems. 6 days ago, same update kept trying to download and install, but fails - error code 66A. The update is an important security update for windows.net Framework 4. ...

I´m buying Win 7 Home premium,and the seller told me that 32 bits were better because was more compatible.What to do?32 or 64 bits?I´m not a gamer,BTW

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I have a 300GB HD that is about 60% full at least 4 years of data. This HD is the second HD on my PC and is used to store data (NO OPERATING SYSTEM). The other day it decided to unformat itself. Since this time I have not saved anything to this HD. What is the best way to recover my data? In...

Greetings, I'm wondering if there is a means out there of changing my OS (Windows) without having to reinstall all my current applications (all of which I need)? I guess what I'm asking is, is there a method of backing up all the apps on my current C:\ drive to another drive and then...

Just read and then checked it out ... Vista SP2 is ready and it came across as an important update yesterday. Has anyone downloaded and installed it yet? :rolleyes:

Windows 7 Pro, ATI 4830. I was on my computer, I right clicked on a photo, selected Edit with Gimp. While Gimp was loading, my screen filled with artifacts and colors and i got a BSOD 116 at atikmpag.sys. I restarted and got a BSOD 74. Restarted, did recovery and it ran a disk check, witch found...

I am looking at upgrading my motherboard to a Gigabyte GA-x58 my current one is in a hp pavillion, it's a VIA VT6307. Will I need a new power supply to support it?(are all power supply plugs universal? Also are there any other hidden costs? I want to put an intel core i7 980x-hexa core processor...

Anyone know of a free VOB to AVI converter that will convert the full video? Thanks.

i have a 4gb usb drive and a nosy step-dad. is there a good program that somebody can reccommend me to secure my USB?? i need the program to be on the USB with some sort of password to unlock certain folders\files. can somebody please suggest somthing good? and free is always :thumb:BEST :thumb:

So I'm noticing that almost or actually all of the computers I have been looking at lately no longer have an Eide connection spot on the motherboards. Are there any connectors I can get to convert it from a eide to a sata to hook it up to my motherboard or what are my options of getting my info...

I'm trying to find out exactly what all DRM components are in XP Pro OS, and the Service Pack 2 & 3. Anyone have a full list?

I have a laptop with Windows XP SP3, no CD/DVD drive, and 10 gigs or so free space in my Windows partition. I have a Windows partition (C), a Programs partition (D), Data (E) and Downloads (F). I want to create a dual boot install of Linux with the default boot going to Windows. I don't want to...

I am experiencing a rather strange network issue that thus far I am unable to resolve. I have a PC connected in via Cat5 to a Netgear WNR3500 router. This PC has a built in Atheros Ethernet port on the mobo. Basically the problem is that while I am away the PC looses its ability to get out onto...

Can someone tell me what is the difference between Cat5e and Cat6 cables? Confused.

Hi everyone!From many days i was getting problem of pc restarts,,not when any particular application is running or time. Yesterday my pc refused to boot. Only the fans were running no post!. today morning tried resetting the bios and it worked ;well partially. I had once enable autorestart feature...

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My laptop (running Vista Home Premium) seems to have downlosded a malicious bit of software that has basically overidden my AVG protection and is asking me for money to get rid of some infection or other.Its stopping me from starting any prog's on my lappy,including AVG (surpride...

I set up a ftp server on my work computer (XP). Its online but from a remote place, using Win 7, i cannot type in the ftp://xxx.xxx.x.xxx and access. Is there any settings Win 7 needs to access this site?

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Hi, My computer (windows vista)was getting BSOD untill it just rebooted and I guess it erased everything and won't start up. When I turn on my computer I get a black screen saying "invalid partition table" I got a windows vista installation cd and passes through black screen but when I...

Has MSN Live Messenger started crashing upon load up all of sudden for you? Since the last week of July 2010, Live Messenger hasn't worked on several PCs we use at PCSTATS, regardless of Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems. Uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Live Messenger won't fix...

Hello, There is a strange, high-pitched constant squealing sound coming from my motherboard (a Biostar T5 XE). I know it's not any of the fans, or the power supply (powered up the board with a different PSU, and already checked the CPU fan), so it must be coming from the motherboard. The...

Hi guys How can I load a windows 7 os on a HP 10" laptop that has no cd drive. I hooked up an external usb drive but I cant see it in the bios or usb loading in the bios.

I want to install windows XP (or vista or 7) on an external USB connected hard-drive. Then I want to boot from there. All without affecting the previous installation and data on the computer. How can I do this?

So my friend has a dell studio 1555 laptop and was on it the other night and lost her temper and hit the keyboard. Now it's making a buzzing noise and it won't turn on. It only make the noise when power is being supplied. Do you guys know what the problem could be? Thanks.

Hello, my PC is freezing (complete lock up, sound is on a very short loop, hard reboot required) quite often, mainly during gaming. I have a screenshot of my system monitors while playing. I just reseated my CPU and got my load temps from 79 (I know, crazy hot) to a max of about 70. This is with a...

When I have bought a Mac book last week, I find the handy video editing software iMovie in it, which is a proprietary video editing software application which allows Mac users to edit their own home movies. As a movie lover, I have collected many DVD movies in my home.I usually edit the videos...

Hi guys I'm new to RAID and I just want to know if I use 2 1TB hard drive will it show as 1TB shared between each other so if one drive dies I can just remove it and replace it and my data will not be lost but only 1TB usable space or will it be 2TB usable space.

I'm trying to set up a network type thing where I'm able to shut down another computer in my house remotely. I've tried setting up home networks and what not to no avail. I'm not so good in the networking area. Anyways all i need to be able to do is remotely shut them down. I don't need any file...

I currently have a Linksys WRT54G2. The issue I have is that I seem to be losing bandwidth or packets or whatever on my main computer which is hardwired to the router. I run pings to fairly close servers in BC2 over 300. My sons pc, which I have hooked up with a wireless USB card, consistently...