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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 |
2,369 | 12,591 |  Today, 05:09 AMIn: Missing VSPUBAPI.DLL 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 |
25,963 | 123,780 | Today, 09:28 AM In: Chinese Simplified Fonts By: Ken-in-West-Seattle |
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Windows NT/2000/2003/2008
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 |
980 | 3,163 | Yesterday, 02:34 PM In: Democreator can't find msv... By: TazEngr |
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Windows Vista
Help and discussion for Microsoft Windows Vista. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
5,899 | 20,367 | Today, 07:26 AM In: Slow computer.. What to do By: ratchet48 |
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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 |
838 | 3,558 | Today, 07:10 AM In: Windows 7 By: Aprendizaje |
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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 |
1,123 | 5,695 | Yesterday, 03:53 PM In: A few Ubuntu questions By: MadDawg |
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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 |
458 | 1,276 | Yesterday, 06:20 AM In: FreeDOS and Windows 3.11 - Pro... By: Platypus |
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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 |
45 | 168 | Yesterday, 10:32 PM In: Intel 24" IMAC not booting 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 |
10,630 | 53,637 | Today, 09:28 AM In: Sound card problem By: KakashiDan |
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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 |
2,737 | 10,018 | Today, 01:38 AM In: down grade from vista to xp HD... By: monahan78 |
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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 |
2,332 | 14,152 | Today, 02:29 AM In: Needing to Upgrade Graphics Ca... By: marionyoshi |
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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 |
247 | 915 | Feb 7 2010, 11:07 PM In: Yet another person looking for... By: RainbowSix |
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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 |
49 | 218 | Yesterday, 01:54 PM In: Treo 650 By: Animal |
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iPod, Zune & MP3 Players
Discuss and ask questions about digital music players. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
41 | 168 | Feb 7 2010, 12:42 PM In: rip By: xblindx |
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GPS Devices
Discuss and ask questions about Global Positioning Devices. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
4 | 15 | Dec 7 2009, 06:38 PM In: Preview Remote By: The weatherman |
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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 |
1,566 | 4,369 | Yesterday, 11:43 PM In: Can't open Microsoft Word By: p12m8s7 |
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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 |
1,977 | 9,157 | Today, 07:12 AM In: COD5 will load but not run Win... By: ratchet48 |
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All Other Applications
For all those useful applications that don't quite fit in. Forum Led by: Moderator, Global Moderator |
3,555 | 12,876 | Today, 04:13 AM In: how to open a bin file? By: reinmar |
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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 |
561 | 3,563 | Feb 6 2010, 12:24 PM In: Start firefox 3.5 in ten secon... By: thrillhouse |
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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 |
665 | 3,387 | Feb 6 2010, 05:31 PM In: How do I Post a Screen Shot? By: maximianusherculius |
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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 |
3,094 | 9,249 | Today, 08:20 AM In: Program for Making Jam Tracks By: LittleGreenDots |
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Programming
This forum is for the discussion of programming and programming related software. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
869 | 3,603 | Yesterday, 07:07 PM In: Making a .bat run silently via... By: groovicus |
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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 |
7,076 | 22,982 | Today, 08:49 AM In: Firefox Preloader By: rickboo |
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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 |
3,548 | 12,407 | Today, 09:13 AM In: Computer does not recognise ne... By: Julian Ooi |
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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 |
888 | 4,285 | Yesterday, 02:15 PM In: Whats A Good Free Web Host? By: fallendream |
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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 |
5,454 | 22,868 | Yesterday, 11:49 PM In: Noauto.reg By: bsgranpa |
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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 |
29,300 | 143,436 | Today, 09:20 AM In: can't browse to bleeping c... By: kkirkham32 |
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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 |
1,374 | 2,330 | Feb 7 2010, 11:40 AM In: Internet Explorer 0-day exploi... By: Layback Bear |
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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 |
80,610 | 506,097 | Today, 09:22 AM In: Internet Browser Redirects 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 |
156 | 570 | Feb 4 2010, 08:56 AM In: How to Backup and Restore your... By: TutorialBot |
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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 |
322 | 1,051 | Today, 12:24 AM In: 46 pages of entries! By: Broni |
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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 |
117 | 216 | Jan 29 2010, 11:07 PM In: unable to read email in outloo... By: softmaplewi |
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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 |
4,110 | 35,852 | Today, 09:14 AM In: Creating a cd image By: petewills |
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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 |
23,238 | 55,392 | Today, 07:03 AM In: Hello!! By: Aprendizaje |
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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 | 190 | Dec 24 2009, 12:26 AM In: Account By: tg1911 |
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Bleeping Computer Announcements, Comments, & Suggestions
Leave any comments, suggestions or ask questions about this site. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
725 | 5,540 | Yesterday, 12:46 PM In: 46 Infections Served!!! By: Animal |
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News
The latest headlines from the Bleeping Computer press corps. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Moderator |
679 | 3,334 | Feb 3 2010, 12:41 PM In: Apple announces the Apple iPad By: flex-it services |
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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 |
298 | 13,958 | Today, 03:26 AM In: Are children who grow up in po... By: Abacus 7 |
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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 |
10 | 90 | Feb 6 2010, 10:58 AM In: Woodworking, Carpentry, Genera... By: garmanma |
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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 |
151 | 39,794 | Feb 6 2010, 03:20 PM In: Song Burst By: boopme |
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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 |
473 | 3,816 | Yesterday, 09:29 PM In: Evil Mutant Attack Squirrel of... By: carri |
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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 |
9 | 11 | Jan 31 2010, 03:26 PM In: test By: slowlane |
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