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55540	2002-06-20 21:15:00	We now have the ability to have FAQs treated differently here so we should have a go at building it up. I have to track down my list of volunteers but we had a huge list of topics (Graham Petrie and Wuppo and Kerry B and Murrary P and GMcG did offer to help back in April) We need to divvy these up, if you post a message and take a number and see what we can do. People power! (don't ask about the number sequence, it was me being stupid) Graham's list: Hardware 33 How do I reformat my hard drive? 34 How do I partition my Hard Drive? 35 How do I stop my modem making noise? 36 My modem used to make noise, and now it doesn’t – how do I fix it? 37 My screen has gone funny (weird colours). What do I do? 38 Which RAM does my computer take? 39 I recently installed some new hardware and my computer doesn’t recognise it. What do I do? How-to 40 How do install new RAM? 41 How do install my new drive? 42 How do I network my PC? 43 How do I boot to DOS? 44 How do I burn a CD to autoload? 45 How do I burn a bootable CD? Other 1 How do I perform a clean reinstall of Windows? 2 How do I install two different versions of Windows (dual boot)? 3 How do I dual boot Windows with Linux? 4 How should I partition my hard-drive before I install Linux? 5 Why does scandisk/defrag stop after only 10%? 6 Why do I get an error when running scandisk/defrag? 7 How do I backup my important files – which files should I back up? 8 How do I reset my homepage in IE? 9 How do I delete my temp files? Which files can I safely delete? 10 What is win386.swp? Can I delete it? 11 I only have the recovery CD that came with my computer. Can I reinstall windows? 12 When I dial-up, my dial-up dialogue doesn’t remember my password. 13 How do I specify a program to open a particular type of file? 14 Which firewall should I use? How do I use it? 15 My firewall tells me that someone tried to access my PC. Is this a hacker? How do I trace them? Can I complain to someone? 16 How do I get rid of SPAM? 17 I am having problems when I shutdown my PC. How do I fix them? 18 When I start my PC, it starts-up to the BSOD. How do I fix this? 19 What is a BSOD, and how do I get one? 20 What is safe mode? How do I restart in Safe Mode? 21 I have accidentally deleted some important files. HELP! 22 Whenever I get an incoming phone call, or I pick up a phone in the house, my internet connection drops. How do I stop this? 23 How do I stop CD’s autoloading? 24 I have added a new hard drive/partitioned my hard drive and now all the drive letters have changed. What do I do? 25 Why do my desktop icons keep moving around? 26 Which is the best free antivirus software to use? 27 How do I transfer my old files to my new hard drive? 28 Recently I installed Zonealarm/Adaware, and now my computer doesn’t run correctly? 29 Where do I get updated drivers for my hardware? 30 Why do I need to update my hardware drivers? 31 Should I build my own PC, or fork out for one at the shop? 32 How do I overclock my machine? Step right up team. robo.	robo (205)
55541	2002-06-20 21:24:00	Puts hand up............I'm not fussy Robo throw a number at me and I will do something with it.............	TazzieNZ (463)
55542	2002-06-20 21:41:00	Tazzie, how about number 1? Although how do you cover someone with Win98 or Win98SE upgrade disk. Would love a way of avoiding installing Win95 just to upgrade. robo.	robo (205)
55543	2002-06-20 22:20:00	umm robo if you've just got the upgrade disk, you can usually just use that and it will ask for you to install the win95 (or whatever) disc to confirm that you do have the previous version. This can work with doing a clean installation of win98se, you can use the full set of win3.11 disks as confirmation.	-=JM=- (16)
55544	2002-06-21 00:01:00	3 more FAQs: Q. My file extension is .xxx and the file won't open. What program do I use? A. The file extension usually tells your operating system which program created your file and therefore which program is required to open it. Check for the file extension and program required at http://filext.com/ Q. I only want to READ the file, not buy a full version of a Microsoft product! A. Microsoft provide free Viewer programs for many Microsoft products. Search for the Viewer you require here: www.microsoft.com (Type "xxx Viewer" in the Search box where xxx is the name of the program) Q. Where can I find a program to do x? A. Check out these sites: http://tucows.ihug.co.nz/ http://tucows.com/ ..... ..... (I'd find this really handy. People have suggested sites in the past and I didn't write them down)	Heather P (163)
55545	2002-06-21 00:17:00	What luck! Just as I finally have a little time free, this pops up. Where do you want me to start?	Graham Petrie (449)
55546	2002-06-21 00:18:00	Oh, just had a thought, would links to pages that already have really good answers suffice, or would you prefer a new answer. Also, what is the policy on "copy/paste". :-)	Graham Petrie (449)
55547	2002-06-21 01:02:00	Number 1 is sweet as......:) yes in relation to Grahams question...............do you want us to reinvent the wheel?	TazzieNZ (463)
55548	2002-06-21 06:07:00	No, but we can't steal stuff. Best to make our own version but can use something for a bit of source material. robo.	robo (205)
55549	2002-06-21 06:52:00	Where should I start? Can I just pick? G P	Graham Petrie (449)
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