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    Solved! How to restore orinal os from recovery partition in windows7

    Hello and welcome to the forums. You should be able to accomplish that by following the step by step guide under "method 3" on this web page http://www.shivaranjan.com/2009/05/21/windows-7-how-to-restore-windows-7-partition-or-hard-disk-partitions-from-a-system-image/ Hope it helps
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    Hardware to connect a nec projector to a mac laptop

    Hmm, what output does your macbook have?
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    Solved! Dead laptop. What is my next step?

    If he has multiple usb ports, you can try pulling that usb port out without taking the laptop apart. So if upon closer inspection, the broken port looks to have the inside parts touching the outside parts, simply use some needle nose pliers and break off the inside piece. Obviously this will...
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    Red background on thinkpad 600

    If its hardware I wouldn't know where to begin but I would suggest plugging in an extra monitor and reboot... see if the red outline is on the external monitor and if it is, then it is probably software related. If it is software related, the forums here can probably help you find a solution...
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    Rumors Do Rounds About MSFT Layoffs

    "or if you run your own company, you've been worried about being laid off" --- am I the only one that finds this ridiculous? If you are self-employed and going under you close shop, you do not lay off yourself (or only employ), right?
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    Poll: how important is the Manufactuer?

    Zenmaster thanks for the reply. here is some more information about the systems: they were both in the $750 price range, so they are low end but i couldn't be happier with mine. mine: Lenovo r61i dads: Toshiba satellite (i'll add model number when I catch up to him) They are both set to...
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    Poll: how important is the Manufactuer?

    Ok, the poll question is for laptops and desktop pre-built systems. It is not meant for home built pc's or particular part lists. I want to know how much of a difference a certain brand may have over another: assume same parts, just how they are configured and tested, quality control and so...
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    Support FireFox on FireFox 3 Download Day

    I've updated 5 of my computers. run's a little bit faster for me. I'm on my 1st Vista computer and really like the eye candy compared to the xp design..... wonder if I can get the "vista" look on my 3 xp machines?
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    Is 50" to big

    Hi all, i'm considering buying an HDTV. The one that first caught my eye was a 50" made by Samsung ((16:9) dlp 720p) but then I get home and look at my 27" 4:3 aspect ratio and I cannot decide if the 50" is just too big. I would be setting this up about 10 -12 ft away---eye level. The...
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    Fisheye lenses

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems (More info?) Charlie Self wrote: > > Sigma & Peneng 8mm fisheye lenses have their obvious advantages on a > 1.5 multiple factor Pentax. An 8mm fisheye won't cover the DX format. However, you can add a 1.4x teleconverter to get an 11.2mm...
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    Time to make a decision

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems (More info?) Tony Polson wrote: > > Like so many Kiron lenses, this one is an outstanding performer, with > excellent sharpness and smooth bokeh. It might appear that comparing > the long end of a 1970s zoom with the superlative 180mm f/2.8...
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    high def DVD upconverts

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) "Guest" <n0gar@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:8erue.1804$re.1797@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com... > > > -- > www.unclet.netfirms.com > "DaveR" <NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote in message >...
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    REQ: HD Recording of 2003, 2004 or 2005 Master Golf Tourna..

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) "Jeff Rife" <wevsr@nabs.net> wrote in message news:MPG.1d002be8b0975042989d71@news.nabs.net... > BC (bcphoto@core.com) wrote in alt.tv.tech.hdtv: >> This is all a bit confusing to me but I thought that a progressive signal >> was digital...
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    REQ: HD Recording of 2003, 2004 or 2005 Master Golf Tourna..

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) "Brad Cobb" <brcobb@excites.com> wrote in message news:dbydncQqhYFy6Q_fRVn-tw@adelphia.com... > BC wrote: >> "John S. Dyson" <toor@iquest.net> wrote in message >> news:d6toc1$2tm1$2@news.iquest.net... >> >>>In article...
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    HDTV recording of TV show vs DVD

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) "R J McGregor" <abc@def.com> wrote in message news:b11u7114lhlou0q8dbn01497tbuk4fpgmk@4ax.com... > On 7 May 2005 22:36:12 -0700, "Guy" <newsgroupposter@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >>(Not sure if this is the best newsgroup to post this newbie...