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    HDD compatibility for the latest processors and other components

    Dear Experts, I have got a 160 GB Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 HDD for my Lenovo Y500 (T5300 @1.73 GHz with 2 GB RAM with a 15.6 inch display). Is this HDD compatible for the latest i5/i7 processors and higher RAMs like 4/8 GB capacity. In case I need to retain all my software etc, can I assemble...
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    Irritating ads on common words in some browsers

    Dear Experts, These days, on browsers like Firefox with FlashGot, I see unwanted ads/hyperlinks even on common words (not intended hyperlinks). My FF has ABP plugin too. On many other systems (used by others), I see this issue. But on a new browser installed with no plugins, I don't see this...
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    External DVD Writers for CD/VCD playing

    I have Lenovo Y500. It came with Home Basic Vista as pre-installed OS. But after a crashing during a SP installation, my private service center folks coolly installed pirated Windows 7 Ultimate! Later I paid a penalty and made it authentic too! After that change, it doesn't recognize Audio CDs...
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    Dual Boot with Original Windows version - How much would that help?

    Hi, I have a Lenovo 3000 Y500 Laptop - Intel (R) Core (TM)2 CPU with T5300 @ 1.73 GHz, 2 GB RAM (authentic Windows 7 Ultimate OS (32 bit). The original laptop had Windows Vista Home Basic. I upgraded the OS when I had a crash with Vista Home Basic while attempting to install SP1 for Vista...
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    Vista 7 - error with SP1 installation

    Hi, For my Lenovo laptop, I tried installing SP1 and am facing a serious issue. After install and in the 3rd stage of restart, I am seeing the following Black screen with writing "!!0xc010001d!! 28119/12683 (Registry\Machine\Components\DerivedData...)" Tried a few times, got stuck with...
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    Hibernation - a n/w issue

    Hello, We have a lot of PC's in the n/w for different users. The anti-virus etc are programmed to be updated during night. Now there is a thought that if we go for hibernation , we can save a significant amount of power. There is a view that if a machine is infested and switched on later...
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    Free PDF to Word Converterr - alternate tools needed

    Hi, This tool "Free PDF to Word Converterr" becomes too slow after creating a very big rtf file. I have killed/restarted . Any reasons? I use XP + 1 GB RAM. Is there any other free converter? Thanks in advance
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    Notepad++ for MS Vista ?

    Hi, Is Notepad++ compatible for MS Vista? Are there any special versions? Thanks
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    Comparison of Copernic to Google desktop search

    Hi, Which is better? Does Copernic score under many angles? Thanks for all pointers
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    browser cache clearance - can it be restricted to a website

    Hello, Can we have a selective browser cache clearance ? I have much info in cache which makes many things faster but need some websites to be afresh. Any pointers are welcome.
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    On-Screen Keyboard - is it fully safe?

    Hi, On-Screen Keyboard - is it fully safe wrt keylogger threats? In a safety tip, it was suggested that needs to be used wrt online banking if we have to do in public place like web-browsing center . Please advise.
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    Firefox - auto-reload - a critical requirement

    Hi, In Firefox we have a auto-reload feature just by right-clicking the page and enabling and the setting the time. But 1 major issue is that it reloads if we are filling some form etc. If I set for 2 mins, It is just auto reload after every 2 mins not after 2 mins after last action. Any help...
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    Virtualization - impact of virus

    Hi, These days we have the concept of Virtualization with which multiple OS versions can be installed on the same machine. I have a few doubts 1) Can multiple versions be operational at the same of login? 2) If a virus/malware attack happens, will it be restricted to only that installation...
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    Mozilla Firefox - Can I size tabs differently?

    This is a special specification. If I can have a normal sized tab and on that can I open another tab in small size? So that I can read content from the full sized one? Any way to achieve it?
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    900 MHz RF devices - Is it allowed in India?

    Long back there was a news that these are banned in India as they interfere with mobile frequencies? What is the current status ?
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    Downland volume measurement - any tool?

    Is there any tool that can measure how many MB I have downloaded after it was last reset? I believe this can be very useful in limited download broadband connections.
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    Firefox - does it increases memory need as time goes?

    Does it gradually increases its memory over time even if we don't do any action? I use it extensively and the next morning when I check the memory has grown too much. I had read that one needs to close and open frequently ( at least once a day) . Please clarify. How does Opera behaves in this...
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    Electric shock with laptop?

    Hello, Recently 1 Lenovo laptop ( 77614EQ ) was purchased. The system is great with Vista home basic + 160 GB HD and 2GB RAM ( upgraded from 1GB) . Both the click-buttons of the touchpad are metallic. Also Dolby system is placed towards the end towards the operator and is metallic. Sometimes...
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    Visa Home Basic - is it possible to use TV Tuner

    Hello, I see that Media Centre is only with Home Premium onwards. So what are the other ways of watching TV on my Lenovo laptop. It is loaded with Home Basic. Thanks
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