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Windows 95/98/ME
Yup, people still use these venerable Operating Systems, and they can come here for help with them! Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
2,356 | 12,438 |  Yesterday, 07:07 PMIn: any know where to get gtk+ 2.6 By: Abacus 7 |
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Windows XP Home and Professional
Use this forum to discuss, ask questions, and give answers for the Windows XP Home and Professional operating systems. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
24,620 | 116,875 | Today, 01:55 PM In: VirtualBox OS's By: petewills |
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Windows NT/2000/2003
These workstation and server operating systems lay hidden and neglected in closets and basements around the world, powering many small businesses, until they fail. Come inside to learn how to keep them humming along. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
956 | 3,070 | Nov 18 2009, 05:22 PM In: Can hard drive with Manufactur... By: garmanma |
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Windows Vista
Help and discussion for Microsoft Windows Vista. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
5,435 | 18,567 | Today, 01:52 PM In: Interrupts+DPCs & FPS Decrease By: Leech |
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Windows 7
Use this forum to discuss, ask questions, and give answers for the Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
431 | 1,842 | Today, 02:00 PM In: System Upgrading in Relation t... By: ThunderZ |
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Linux & Unix
Get in touch with your inner geek with the most popular free and open-source operating system in the world. Subforums: Live Linux Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
1,072 | 5,440 | Today, 03:37 AM In: switching from vista to linux By: Trio3b |
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DOS/PDA/Other
Have questions about DOS, or other operating systems. Post your questions and find your answers here. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
459 | 1,257 | Oct 26 2009, 10:53 PM In: Smiley Party Every Friday By: Animal |
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Mac OS
Use this forum to discuss, ask questions, and give answers for the operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
19 | 90 | Yesterday, 05:49 PM In: IMac 7.1 Hardware Test Error C... By: Buddyme2 |
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Internal Hardware
Discuss and ask questions about any hardware that is inside your computer such as motherboards, video cards, power supplies, and processors. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
10,031 | 50,374 | Today, 10:23 AM In: Problem with RAM upgrade By: hamluis |
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External Hardware
Discuss and ask questions about any hardware that is externally attached to your computer such as printers, monitors, scanners, webcams, or USB devices. Forum Led by: Moderator |
2,480 | 9,095 | Today, 07:47 AM In: Creating a wireless external h... By: Muffalugagus |
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System Building and Upgrading
Discuss and ask questions about building a new computer or upgrading the parts of an existing one. Forum Led by: Moderator |
2,158 | 13,021 | Today, 08:36 AM In: UPGRADE HELP By: IrishGrimReaper |
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Questions and advice for Buying a New Computer
If you are in the market to purchase a new computer, and have questions as to what brand or hardware you need, then post your questions here in this forum for suggestions and advice. Forum Led by: Moderator |
169 | 584 | Today, 11:52 AM In: Want to buy a laptop! By: LouieChuckyMerry |
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Cell Phones
This forum is where you can discuss and ask questions regarding cell phones, their features and carriers. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
23 | 120 | Yesterday, 02:37 PM In: blackberry locked - how to unl... By: KitKat50 |
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iPod, Zune & MP3 Players
Discuss and ask questions about digital music players. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
17 | 66 | Today, 11:13 AM In: What is limewire? By: fpgill |
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GPS Devices
Discuss and ask questions about Global Positioning Devices. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
4 | 15 | Oct 27 2009, 08:28 PM In: Pocket PC instead of GPS By: jono cp |
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Business Applications
Discuss and ask questions about Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Databases, or other business applications. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
1,498 | 4,209 | Today, 12:27 PM In: Open Office problem By: Kahuna555 |
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Games
The real reason why computers were invented and why they constantly need new hardware: Games! Get help with your goofing off here Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
1,919 | 9,007 | Today, 09:57 AM In: Sims 3 will not start By: Neringa |
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All Other Applications
For all those useful applications that don't quite fit in. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
3,420 | 12,429 | Today, 11:43 AM In: Any auto wakeup software for s... By: garmanma |
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Tips and Tricks
Learn how to make your computer sing your favorite songs while brewing your coffee and doing your taxes using only one command! Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
548 | 3,446 | Yesterday, 11:47 PM In: Test your Anti Virus By: BWK |
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Graphics Design and Photo Editing
Whether you need to fabricate evidence or make a nice present for grandma, this is the place to ask how. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
651 | 3,338 | Yesterday, 05:55 PM In: Adobe Illustrator CS3 Installa... By: Vaerli |
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Audio and Video
Use this forum to ask any questions about audio and video on your computer. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
2,951 | 8,672 | Today, 01:21 PM In: Speakers, no sound - odd drive... By: IditoUser |
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Programming
This forum is for the discussion of programming and programming related software. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
824 | 3,428 | Today, 07:54 AM In: Widgets By: Bassplayer15 |
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Web Browsing/Email and Other Internet Applications
The Internet is the last great frontier before space, the deep sea, and Middle Earth. Questions abound as to how this massive inter-networking of computer networks does what it does and doesn't do what it's supposed to. These questions, and answers thereto, may be found within this forum. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
6,747 | 21,785 | Today, 01:01 PM In: ask.com removal By: tictx |
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Networking
Discuss with other members tips and techniques for setting up your home or office Network. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
3,329 | 11,284 | Today, 01:39 PM In: Cannot View Workgroup list By: CaveDweller2 |
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Web Site Development
The World Wide Web would be incredibly boring without websites, and extremely annoying if the websites in it don't work right. Make sure you're creating useful and functioning web presences by asking your questions here. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
846 | 4,074 | Yesterday, 01:19 PM In: Searching for a proper web hos... By: raw |
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AntiVirus, Firewall and Privacy Products and Protection Methods
Discussion and support of Anti-virus, AntiSpyware, Privacy, Firewalls and other associated applications. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
5,158 | 21,568 | Today, 12:05 PM In: multiple anti virus programs By: barslater |
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Am I infected? What do I do?
You never thought that it could happen to you, but it did. You went out and got infected with a nasty bit of malware that has dug its smelly claws into the very bowels of your computer. Fret not for help is at hand! Use this forum to vanquish the evil intruder! No HijackThis logs should be posted in this forum. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator, HJT Team Coach, Study Hall Admin |
25,997 | 129,370 | Today, 02:01 PM In: Google Redirect Virus - Possib... By: BoardWhore |
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Breaking Virus & Security News
All the latest virus and security news, film at 11. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator, harrywaldron |
1,341 | 2,264 | Nov 19 2009, 06:14 PM In: False Positives in antivirus-p... By: extremeboy |
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Security Updates Clicking on this forum will bring you to the Calendar of Updates website. The Calendar of Updates is devoted to bringing you the latest information about new and upcoming updates for almost every security software. We advise everyone to use this link periodically to stay on top of your computer's security. |
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HijackThis Logs and Virus/Trojan/Spyware/Malware Removal
One of the last bastions of computer security warriors and healers. Bring your troubled PC here for top-of-the-line help with HiJackThis and Malware Analysis by our trained professionals. This forum is only for those seeking aide with HiJackThis and Malware removal. For security purposes, only authorized personnel may respond to requests for assistance. Subforums: Misplaced HJT Logs Forum Led by: Global Moderator, HJT Team Coach, HJT Team, Moderator, Study Hall Admin |
74,796 | 461,929 | Today, 02:01 PM In: infected by some type of malwa... By: m0le |
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Spyware and Malware Removal Guides and Reading Room
Peruse our archive of malware self-help guides, malware analyses, and tutorials on vulnerabilities. Only certain, authorized members may post new topics or reply to existing ones. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
137 | 242 | Jun 20 2009, 03:51 PM In: Spyware And Malware Removal Gu... By: Animal |
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Tutorials
Discuss Bleeping Computer's vast archive of general computing tutorials. You can recommend topics for new tutorials, or point out errors and ask for clarification of existing tutorials. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
149 | 551 | Nov 14 2009, 07:53 PM In: Create Bootable Recovery Conso... By: tg1911 |
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Windows Startup Programs Database
This forum is devoted to the Windows Startup Programs database and questions devoted to Windows startup programs. Please suggest new entries or corrections to existing entries in this forum. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
313 | 1,000 | Nov 19 2009, 09:08 AM In: 'Raspe_lmksls' what is... By: flyboy_ont |
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Mini guides and how-tos - Simple answers to common questions
Simple answers to common questions This is Bleeping Computer's collection of short-and-sweet guides written by members such as yourself. You can read, rate, and reply to existing how-to's or even create your own! Subforums: Audio and Video Mini-Guides, Email Mini-Guides, Images, Image Editing, Image Viewing Mini-Guides, Internet Applications Mini-Guides, Linux Mini-Guides, Networking Mini-Guides, Security Mini-Guides, Web Browsers Mini-Guides, Microsoft Windows Mini-Guides, Programming and Web Design Mini-Guides Forum Led by: BC Advisor, Moderator, Global Moderator |
115 | 206 | Nov 15 2009, 02:04 PM In: Using Ndiswrapper For Wireless... By: WilliamBuell |
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General Chat
Boredom is a universal constant on the Internet. For the purposes of boredom-abatement, this forum may be used to post topics of a general, non-help related nature. Help Bleeping Computer lead the fight against boredom today! Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
4,006 | 35,041 | Today, 01:49 PM In: Target asked me how old I was ... By: Queen-Evie |
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Introductions
Use this forum to leave an introduction message telling us about yourself and to be greeted by our welcoming members. You should not post problems that you are having in this forum, but rather should pick another forum that best matches the category of your problem. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
21,451 | 52,852 | Today, 12:53 PM In: New to the forum - Hello By: overspent |
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New User Orientation
You're new around here, aren't ya? Well, then, take a look at our wonderful and informative New User Orientation center. Our guides on basic forum operations will help you to learn how to use Bleeping Computer's forums to the utmost. Forum Led by: Moderator, Site Admin, Global Moderator |
28 | 187 | Oct 16 2009, 08:32 AM In: How To Unsubscribe From A Topi... By: Grinler |
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Bleeping Computer Announcements, Comments, & Suggestions
Leave any suggestions or comments about this site. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
682 | 5,403 | Today, 09:55 AM In: Bleeping Computer Tidiness By: The weatherman |
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News
The latest headlines from the Bleeping Computer press corps. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
673 | 3,147 | Nov 19 2009, 07:45 PM In: Microsoft Ordered To Stop Sell... By: Cassiopeia |
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The Speak Easy
The Speak Easy is a forum for discussing ethics, morals, laws, philosophy, and other controversial topics. Pretty much anything goes, but keep it civil. All new topics will be approved by the moderators before being seen in the forum. Be warned, topics in this forum will be controversial and not in line with your beliefs. If this is a problem, please do not use this particular subforum. The opinions expressed in this forum in no way reflect the opinions of BleepingComputer.com. Forum Led by: Admin, Global Moderator, Moderator |
295 | 13,820 | Nov 19 2009, 07:04 PM In: Religion By: groovicus |
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Home Improvement and Repair
Discuss and ask questions about those Honey Do's that never seem to end, for those of you who are DIYers. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
5 | 44 | Yesterday, 08:39 PM In: Trying to change a lightbulb i... By: The weatherman |
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Forum Games
Yet another front in Bleeping Computer's fight against boredom: Forum-based games! Posts in this forum do not increase your post count. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
152 | 39,675 | Today, 08:57 AM In: Make A Sentence From 5 Letters By: carri |
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Photo Albums, Images, and Videos
Have you found something on the Internet which must be shared? Hilarious, interesting, thought provoking, or just plain weird things go here. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
474 | 3,747 | Nov 19 2009, 04:28 PM In: random stuff i came across :) By: Yourhighness |
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Tests and Scribbles
Ever wonder what a particular BBCode tag does? Or if you can use every single formatting tag on a single word? Here's where you can post any gibberish you like, test out different features of the forum, and generally go nuts without causing a scene. Please note that this forum will be regularly cleaned out so do not post anything important here. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
8 | 18 | Nov 17 2009, 03:07 PM In: testing out +quote from one fo... By: JLJ |
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