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  1. Hermitman

    Disappearing Pointer

    Sounds like that rectangle has some flash content in it. Check your flash settings, make sure you have the latest flash download or maybe disable the flash add-on. Good luck.
  2. Hermitman

    Time to buy/build new PC NOW!

    I've read somewhere that pre-builts with Vista installed will soon be coming out with a coupon for a free upgrade to Windows 7. Might be something to look for. Good luck.
  3. Hermitman

    USING THE COMPUTER TO LOCATE ADDRESSES

    Have you tried the below website? If covers all kinds of celebrities, including pro athletes. If you're looking to send other than fan mail, like business proposals or commercial schemes, they may not like it. Good luck. ? FanMail.biz: The Celebrity Addresses Database
  4. Hermitman

    Need Help ASAP..

    A few thoughts. Does it start up ok in Safe Mode where it bypasses the drivers? Did you run a compatibility check? If you have the Areo desktop turned on, turn it off and see what happens. Change power settings from balanced to high power. Is your mouse Vista certified? Good luck.
  5. Hermitman

    ANyone know how I can read my DVR formatted Ext Hard drive on my Windows XP Laptop?

    I would go back to the sales person and ask him or her to explain how to do it. If they can't, then ask the manager/supervisor to give you a few free goodies/channels for having either an ignorant or lying sales person. If you let it go, other customers will be hearing the same story over and...
  6. Hermitman

    Ok gurus - How to get data from dos system to XP.

    How about using phone modems with a simple communications package? It's won't be as fast as ethernet but they'll be speaking the same language.
  7. Hermitman

    Am I right to be Upset?

    This is the type of policy that should be in effect for the entire campus, not just faculty or management if that's the case. On a college campus using this policy, I don't see the primary reason to be the security of data on the laptop but the laptop itself. It's an item of monentary value...
  8. Hermitman

    Am I right to be Upset?

    This policy has obviously not been properly explained to you. It is not for the school's benefit, it's for your benefit. If the school can announce that every laptop on campus is encrypted and will not function without the proper authentication, then the likelihood of anyone stealing any...
  9. Hermitman

    Weird Laptop Battery Question

    Find another old laptop that uses the same type battery. That one doesn't have to be completely or partially operational, just as long as the battery changing system works. Then use it just as a battery charger. Good luck.