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Zone Alarm ver.8 - BAD
I recently clicked on an invitation from Zone Labs to download an upgrade to version 8 of Zone Alarm Security Suite. After the installation my computer turned to cold mollases and porno sites started popping up on my screen. I finally had to cut the power to shut down the PC. I uninstalled Zone Alarm v. 8, and ... 9 Sep 2008 12:49

Application blocked at startup!
Hi, I set my logitech Setpint utility (for keyboard & mice) to "Run as Administrator" for all users in startup folder, but it is still blocked by windows defender after reboot, and I have to click and allow it again. How can I prevent Windows Defender to block this every time I restart my PC? System: Vis... 7 Sep 2008 19:51

adding memory question
I have a Dell Inspiron 2200. It is sluggish. I've done things like defragging, running anti-spyware programs, clearing the cache, eliminating some startup items, etc. They do help. My question: I have 512K memory. would making it 1 gig improve the time to start-up and shut down? Would it also increase speed... 11 Sep 2008 18:18

intel q9450 clock speed
I have computer with a Intel q 9450 processor,why does clock speed change from 2.6 ghz to 2ghz,if I'm not running any programs it runs at 2ghz,but if I run a program it jumps up to 2.6 ghz.That processor is rated at 2.6ghz according to Intel.Is this normal--Thanks ... 7 Sep 2008 11:40

Dell Printer 922
Hello. Recently, Microsoft issued an update for the Dell Printer 922 "all-in-one" drive. Since then, there's no more communication between PC (XP) and printer. I tried to uninstall and reinstall with the original Dell CD-ROM, but I can't get it to work anymore:. I'm wondering if anyone had a similar problem a... 10 Sep 2008 17:34

Can I upgrade processor?
"journey" <journey(a)merr.com> wrote in message news:7ks6c492ll9h8s9q0iohnfaddhi89hl8o4(a)4ax.com... My desktop PC is a XPS 410 with a Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 @ 2.4GHz w 4M cache. Can I replace that CPU with one of the newer and more powerful ones? (just pull it out and put a more powerful one in)? i... 7 Sep 2008 14:44

Backing up emails
Ok, I have my computer back up and running after being hit with the antivirus XP virus thing. I did back up most of my songs and pictures and important documents. One question - I want to start backing up all my deleted emails. What folder are they in and can it be done? Also, I may have backed u... 9 Sep 2008 20:02

Recommend Non-Dell Mother Board Replacement?
In July I bought a Dimension 530 (Q6600, 3 GB Ram, Foxconn MB. I want to over clock it. Can you recommend a micro ATX MB replacement for ~$100? Does not need SLI, Nvidia chip set would be nice. TIA ... 9 Sep 2008 15:54

Latitude C510 Modem problems
I bought a used C520 laptop. It works great, but I have a conflict I'm having trouble with. To make a long story short, I installed XP on a blank drive. The network adapter works fine, but the internal modem, a PCTel, seems to be OK, but there is a port conflict. It supposedly uses COM3, and I get an error m... 6 Sep 2008 21:24

Quick Connect/Release Coax Connectors
When lightening is around, I disconnect my desk-top from the power outlet. Unplugging is quick and easy. But disconnecting from cable is more time consuming because I have to unscrew the coax connection. Is there a quick release connector that will work reliably with a PC? Also needs to be quick and easy rec... 11 Sep 2008 14:08