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Problems getting the absolute coordinates from my graphic tablet

I have the Aiptek SlimTablet 600u Premium II OS: Vista The mouse cursor moves when I set the graphic tablet to use the relative mode. But my main concern is to get absolute coordinates from the tablet rather then the relative ones I get now, so...

11th April 2013
by TheTrueAndy Go to last post
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Three Mobile Broadband allowance not reset?

Hi! Just wondering if any of you guys could shed some light on this mobile broadband issue I have. I literarily just signed up for a contract with Three like a week ago for 5GB a month (£15 contract). They said that I would get a 5GB allowance straight...

11th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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Something really slowing down internet? This thread has images

'Ello, so, my ping in every game server is exceedingly high, like, 170 -> 200. Normally these servers I have about a 40 -> 70 ping. I keep getting weird spikes, like, my ping will be in the 200's for a good ten minutes, drop back to the 50's for a minute...

11th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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PC turned on but does not boot/monitor no signal (driving me crazy)

Here's the issue: For the past few months, I've have had to go through an annoying routine to start up my PC. Pressing the power button does not make it boot, the lights on the case and the motherboard are on but the monitor just stays in sleep mode,...

11th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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Macbook wont power on...

Hey! I have a Macbook Aluminium late 2008 refurb I bought new from Argos back in 2010. It served me for 2 years then I upgraded to a Macbook Pro 15 2012. I recently got it out to get some data off of it (It was working fine prior) and it wouldnt turn on....

11th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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Is there a way to restart network drivers without rebooting ?

Hello, Sometimes when I'm in an hurry and have to restart my PC for X reason, the internet does not work anymore, it boots up in like 30 seconds, but I have to wait like 1-2 minute before using any Internet program, else my Internet does not work...

11th April 2013
by Metalcastr Go to last post
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(GChrome) Youtube mobile version on PC? This thread has images

Hi, recently, i can't seem to get the full Desktop version of Youtube to appear on my PC. It ends up looking like this: Which is extremely annoying, as MY channel looks like this, the homepage looks like this, everything except the videos is...

10th April 2013
by DatPolishGuy Go to last post
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Laptop overheating

Ok so I have this Samsung P580 Laptop, almost 2 years old, here are the specs: Intel Core i5 CPU M480, 2.67 Ghz 4.0 GB RAM Nvidia Geforce GT 330M Windows 7 64 -bit Ok it's quite shit for todays standards, but I just play games like killing...

10th April 2013
by Sir Whoopsalot Go to last post
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solved GPU is underclocking This thread has images

I started bitcoin mining in a pool a couple of weeks ago and I got about 240-260 MH/s. But for some reason my hash rate dropped to 120 MH/s yesterday. I was curious so I took a look at what was going on. It's for some reason underclocking to half...

10th April 2013
by Mega1mpact Go to last post
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solved The thread tried to read or write to a virtual address for which it does not have the appropriate access. (batch file)

Currently I am trying to launch the source program "Source Particle Benchmark" (link) on Windows 7, it requires me to use a batch file but it refuses to get past the loading screen and gives me a dump file that describes the error in the title, I do not...

9th April 2013
by supersoldier58 Go to last post
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solved I think my account isn't activated This thread has images

I've had this account since 2010 as you can see but I think it isn't even activated (activation e-mail that you get when you first sign up), I don't go on these forums much but I want it activated or if it isn't that then I want this to stop popping up...

9th April 2013
by Cowabanga Go to last post
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Laptop keeps shutting off randomly

About 3 months ago, my Toshiba Satellite laptop (I don't know the specific model) started shutting off at random. I've tried several different things, such as a memory diagnostic (it shut off during the diagnostic), and running it in safe mode (it shut...

9th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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Computers
 

What's this cable for? This thread has images

I got my new PC two days ago, and this USB out is sticking out of it... What's it for?

9th April 2013
by SunBird Go to last post
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Computers
 

Slightly confused about CPU, RAM, GPU, and game performance This thread has images

First of all, I have done lots of my own study of overclocking and overvolting, the dangers, the pros, the cons, etc. I then dug up some info on GPU overclocking, overvolting, and custom drivers. I am now running Omega Drivers for my GPU. Here...

9th April 2013
by PredGD Go to last post
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solved Computer stuck to 256 color by default, uninstalled my graphics driver, fixed the color problem, but now...

Yesterday, I managed to get Roller Coaster Tycoon installed on my computer, the only problem, it's a windows 95 game, so when I ran it, it managed to corrupt my graphics driver and now I was stuck at a disturbing looking monitor, here is a picture: ...

9th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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Computer freezing intermittently after installing a new GPU

I've actually had this problem for a few months now; In December my GeForce 460 GTX died on me and I replaced it with a GeForce 660 GTX after making sure my computer could handle it and I had the requisite power to run it. Soon after however I discovered...

9th April 2013
by Killervalon Go to last post
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Linux + iptables + webmin + string module.

So I'm trying to setup iptables to block something very specific, I've found a few examples on how this can be done using the iptables string module but I want to find an interface capable of utilising the string module. So far I've tried the most...

9th April 2013
by bohb Go to last post
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Computers
 

Serious Graphics Card Issue. Anything Helps! This thread has images

I recently reinstalled a copy of windows 7 on my Alienware M11x. A few issues have emerged... - The NVIDIA 335M Graphics card will not respond, no matter what I do. - There is a mysterious device being detected by the system known as Phantom; any...

8th April 2013
by Del91 Go to last post
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How do I run Windows software that only works when running from C:/ on OS X without using Bootcamp?

Hey, I'm trying to run some translation software that's an .exe file, however it will only work when the root folder is directly in C:/, I can't use Bootcamp for this, and I'm having some trouble understanding WineBottler, a software I downloaded that...

8th April 2013
by Killervalon Go to last post
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Keylogging a startup password (Bios) with a hardware keylogger ( 2 Last )

To cut a long story short I have fallen out with my dad. My PC is downstairs and he has passworded it. It is a startup password and until you have entered it you cannot even see the bios screen. It is a complete lock out in every way. Last time he...

8th April 2013
by Leat Go to last post
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Vista computer REALLY slow.

This started about two weeks ago. I was starting my computer when I noticed that the power to my speaks was unplugged. I bent over and tried to plug it in. When I did I moved my PC's power cable out of it's socket and it shut down. I plugged it back in...

8th April 2013
by Leat Go to last post
3 191
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Graphics Driver acting weird, have to re-install everytime I log-out or reboot

So basically I have to re-install my graphics drivers every time I reboot or log-out, sometimes even after I play a game, it's becoming a real hassle. My specs: Windows 7 Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz 4 GB RAM Nvidia GeForce GT 640 2gb...

8th April 2013
by mikester112 Go to last post
5 208
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External hard drive no longer recognized

Today I tried to use my external hard drive through my Wii like I usually do but it wasn't being recognized. I tried hooking it up to my computer and it shows up as an unopenable removable disk. Last night there was a party at my house and people were in...

7th April 2013
by Bassplaya7 Go to last post
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PC freezing at random

I've had my laptop for about 9 months now and since a few days ago it has started freezing at random. I'll be doing anything - whether it be playing video games, listening to music, watching porn or whatever and about two or so hours of running it will...

7th April 2013
by Deez_Nutz Go to last post
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GPU running at 66° C on idle This thread has images

My GPU is a Sapphire Radeon HD 7950, and for the past two months I've had it, it's run perfectly. I can run most games at 60+ FPS on close to highest settings at good temperatures. I did a small overclock about two days ago, and it was giving me good...

7th April 2013
by Leat Go to last post
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Can't get sandboxie to work properly This thread has images

Hello! I've tried to install Sandboxie several times but with no avail. When I have it all installed and ready, after a reboot, I get these errors. And then it simply does not work. I am running on Windows 8 Pro 64-bit. Thanks in advance.

7th April 2013
by djjkxbox360 Go to last post
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solved I don't even know how to describe this This thread has images

Just appeared there. Restarting fixed it but I'd like to know what it is and how to get rid of it in case it happens again. shit Literally right when I closed this window I saw it again. Then I found out it was Steam, and appears whenever I close a...

7th April 2013
by ColossalSoft Go to last post
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Possible to fix corrupt bios of Asus G74SX without sending it in?

Hi all! Long story short, smart drunk guy flashed the wrong bios, bios is now corrupt. If I can fix it for him I can get the trackpad cable from that laptop, which I really need for my own G74SX! So is it possible to do so please?

7th April 2013
by bohb Go to last post
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solved BSOD on Windows 7 boot + hard drive detection problem

I started up my computer this morning (had been working fine last night), and it didn't detect my hard drive and so took me to the "restart computer and select correct boot option" screen, where I hit the reset button. The computer then booted up fine and...

7th April 2013
by Enjoirules Go to last post
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Cleaning out case after system was locking up - found strange marks on the inside?

Long story short, starting a game in Just Cause 2 at 1920x1080 resolution, for what ever reason, causes my system to generate a WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR bugcheck. I tried many things, ranging from updating my graphics drivers (running the latest NVIDIA...

6th April 2013
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
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solved iPhone 4S wifi dropping out.

So as of recently moving my modem downstairs, my mum's iPhone and iPad have had poor reception. I decided to create a wifi repeater so the range would be better for her. Sadly, both her iPad and iPhone 4s don't load webpages. Stangely, my Nexus 4 and...

6th April 2013
by Animosus Go to last post
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PC locks up / crashes in games

I know this is kind of long, but please, I have tried everything I can think of Where to start... a bit of background: About 3 weeks ago I upgraded from my AMD Phenom II x4 965 to an i5 3570k, which also involved buying a new mobo of course....

5th April 2013
by tom1029 Go to last post
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Dropdown menus are still rendered even after selecting an item

I'm using Windows 7, 64-bit. This problem used to only happen with WMM 2.6, but now it's happened with Adobe Flash. It's seems to happen randomly. If I click a button in a drop-down or right-click menu, that selection will stay on screen even after I...

5th April 2013
by Gran PC Go to last post
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solved Windows 8: New Chrome update doesn't have about to be selected items highlighted?

Hey, I don't know if this is a new development, but when I right click in chrome it seems different. Not only does it look different, but now when I hover my pointer of "open new tab" it no longer highlights it. This is really throwing me off. Anyone got...

5th April 2013
by Tudd Go to last post
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solved Restarted computer, now sound is all fucked up.

hey all, hope you can help because I'm out of ideas. Last night a shut down my computer. I didn't pay attention so I don't know if any updates were installed or something. I woke up this morning, booted it up, put my headphones on, and when I went to...

4th April 2013
by MrWhite Go to last post
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Broken audio jack on headphones, how to repair?

So, I have philips SHP2000 headphones, they costed like 25 euros but they sound EXTREMELY good for their price, but overtime my desk chair rolled over it many times so there got a lot of tension on the cable, which caused the jack to get mangled and...

4th April 2013
by taipan Go to last post
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UI completely missing

Since 2 days ago my PC took a long time to boot. When I log in, the screen is completely black. There is no UI, I'm not shown any programs when I press TAB, and I had to run my browser through Task Manager. The Windows tool bar is also missing. So what do...

3rd April 2013
by Metalcastr Go to last post
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Computers
 

Windows won't boot

Originally Origin wouldn't open so I contacted EA support. It came to the point where I had to boot Win8 into safe mode. They had me do this by spamming F8 when I rebooted. It never booted, just sat at the diagnosing your PC screen for a long time. Now my...

2nd April 2013
by djjkxbox360 Go to last post
3 178
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Computer help for a friend of mine (black screen on boot)

A friend of mine is having some serious issues with her PC atm after a Windows 7 update, basically it goes through the Nvidia GPU version screen and then just goes black afterwards instead of showing the ASUS splash screen like it should. A video to...

2nd April 2013
by djjkxbox360 Go to last post
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solved Computer Does Absolutely Jack Shit When Pressing The Power Button

I woke up this morning, got breakfast, performed the routine motion of pressing my power button and... nothing. No fan whirr, no blue or red lights, no beeps. Nothing as if it was switched off at the plug. I changed the power lead, made sure the...

2nd April 2013
by Ricool06 Go to last post
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