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  1. Boomyal

    Reloading HP all in one software

    The other day, Avast popped up and said there was a 'root kit' infection in a file that was obviously an HP file. This was kind of strange as I seldom use this particular computer to go on the internet. Anyway, I let Avast take care of the file. Fast forward a few days, I tried to send a Fax...
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    Windows XP delete function

    Seems I have lost my ability to select a string of folders by holding either the ctr key or the shift key and highlighting a range of folders.. Now when I single click on a folder it highlights it and displays all the sub folders. Holding down the ctrl key or the shift key no longer highlights...
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    Loading Win XP onto a new harddrive?

    I've got an antique Dell PC (circa 2002-3) with a 2.66 gHz, P4 CPU and 2.0 gHz of ram. It works flawlessly but the 40 gb hard drive is old and nearly full up. I want to add a new WD 60 gb hardrive that I have had kicking around for sometime and make it the primary hard-drive. I would slave the...
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    The season is upon us. Revisiting Boom's Turkey Brine!!

    For all you old timers, I know your mouth is watering. If not, you don't want to miss out on trying this.What ever method you choose to cook your turkey with , brining with this recipe will blow you away. Here is a link to the brine recipe. It is about the 4th post down in the thread. Bon...
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    Are there any Texas Legal Beagles on this forum who......

    ....could answer a small claims filing question? I am trying to assist my Son in Law, in Lubbock in filing a claim against an Auto Tinting Business ( an LLC) in Lubbock. I am located in Vancouver WA. He wants to file a claim against the LLC for ruining the rear window defroster which requires...
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    Vapor barrier?

    This is actually a boat motor question. I spent a lot of effort, a few years back, on painting my 5.0 boat engine in a way that would stand up to the rigors of moisture. However, in the winter time the motor gets a lot of condensation on it from the changes in temperature. The boat is under a...
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    Cleaning corrosion spots from anodized aluminum windshield frame?

    Anyone have an effective method to clean the spots off and keep them from returning?
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    Error Message when tying to submit new post

    When trying to submit (post) a box pops up titled "EDIT CONVERSATION". In the box is this statement: " "There has been a database error, and the current page cannot be displayed. Site staff have been notified" First of all, I was not trying to EDIT but simply trying to submit a new topic...
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    '75 Stringer intermittant no crank situation?

    Not sure if this should have gone in the Electrical Forum but being as it near stock OMC I thought I would post it here. Over several summer play trips, when I shut off the motor, it fails to turn over on restart. First thought was dirty battery terminals so I removed them an wire brushed them...
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    2006 4th Generation Explorer Front Bumper Cover?

    I thought I would pose this question here in the off chance that anyone has had experience in removing the front bumper cover. I have some scrapes and scuffs AND a tear that would be easier to repair off the vehicle. I have googled the subject to no avail. There is info on earlier models but no...
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    Automotive Clearcoat w/ hardener?

    I just got done repairing and painting two fenders from a Harley, that got beaten to death in a fall off of a trailer loading ramp. It took a long time but I am very proud of the results. They are black and they look real good after their paint job. My question is, how long should I wait...
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    1990 Merc 350 cid thermostat housing?

    I am asking this without having had the housing in hand. This is for a stock setup. Is there a trick to removing the thermostat from the housing once you have it off and in your hand. A friend tells me there is some kind of 'Sleeve' holding the thermostat in the housing and that you would...
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    Music device for my car?

    I have a classic Mustang that I run in parades. I need an economical sound system that I can play music on and broadcast it out to the parade viewers. This will be done using a music program from a smart phone. I just installed a powerpoint in the car that can accommodate an inverter to power...
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    indoor/outdoor carpet?

    Are there brands that are hardier and more resistant to sunlight than the selections to be found at the big box stores? I have 2 x 6 bunk boards and side boards on my boat trailer. The last batch of indoor/outdoor carpet did not hold up. I think I got it at Home Depot.
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    Laptop opinion?

    Mrs B wants a new laptop. She wants to stick with Windows 7 and she does not want a touch screen. I had just bought her a Dell from Costco. It was a Dell from Hell. It kept dropping the wireless router signal and Dell said it was a software issue and the 90 day warranty had passed. I agreed...
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    Can't post in the Non Boating Technical Forum

    There has not been a new post in that forum for a day and a half. There is no 'new topic' button to allow you to do that.
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    PM's won't delete....

    I tried to send a PM today and it said that I could not because I have exceeded my storage limit. Went in several times and checked a bunch of PM's to delete. It said they had been sent to trash but when the screen refreshed, they were still there. After several tries, I went back and tried...
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    Who burns CD's off of old LP's?

    Tell me your equipment and techniques. I have a 6 foot row of LP's that got put up on the shelf when we moved into this house, 26 years ago. I never did set up the killer stereo equipment. We just opted for a little countertop tape and CD player. Now, with more time on my hands, I'd like to...
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    Here is one for the Geekiest amonst us - Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Something I recently noticed is that AAR creates a recently viewed .PDF file list that is accessible by either opening the program OR from within any PDF itself.. These might have been viewed while residing on your harddrive or they may have been viewed in the clouds, ie, a bank statement that...
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    Post participation indicator?

    When looking at a page of posts in a given forum category, what and where is the indicator that you have already participated (posted) in that thread? Also, in cruising another thread, I noticed that there were 'guest' posters. Since when can you post if you are not registered and logged in?
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