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How to install rdiscount ruby gem in windows vista?
I have vista and trying to install ruby gem - 'rdiscount' and get following error...what's the answer for this?
$ gem install rdiscount Building native extensions. This could take a while... ERROR: ...
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Skype restores to non-existent area of desktop
I've been using a desktop monitor with my laptop but now that I'm mobile Skype has presumably remembered it's position on a now non-existent area of the desktop rendering it unusable (which is the one ...
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CPU fan stops on Atom-based mobo?
On an Atom-based Gigabyte GA-GC230D motherboard, after plugging some RAM, connecting a 90W PicoPSU and hitting the power switch, the fan on the 945GC chip starts spinning for a second... then stops.
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Missing random files
Lately random files have been missing from my Windows XP computer. These are read-only files that definitely haven't been modified or removed by me (a boost header file and an SDK library file).
I ...
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Win 7 Taskbar Icons all change to display yellow folders
The Icons all changed to yellow folder icons, not sure what caused this.
Any clues would be appreciated.
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How do I re-enable the DCOM service, after I disabled it?
Okay, so I disabled the DCOM service. Now, lots of stuff doesn't work, including the Windows Services utility! I'm running Windows XP Professional. How can I re-enable the DCOM service? Can this ...
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Is it possible to list only updated podcasts in iTunes when looking in the AppStore? Alternatives?
I don't know if it's just me or what but finding podcasts on iTunes seems horrible. I come across many podcasts that I think sound cool or interesting but then realize they haven't been updated since ...
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How can I download files from Rapidshare or Megaupload on Ubuntu terminal?
How can I download Rapidshare files (I have premium access) on my Ubuntu server? It doesn't have any GUI.
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Which RAID controller should I use?
I am trying to consolidate content from a number of Buffalo and Drobo NAS units into a single Windows 2008 Server as direct attached storage (there is currently about 11 TB of content and it is ...
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I have a camera that can hold a memory stick pro?
Is it compatible with Memory Stick Pro DUO?
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Image upload web service with view only mode
Is there a web service/site like flickr etc which enables me to upload photos to server and then provides a URL which i can share with viewers but they can only view the photos and not download it ...
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Have an all-in-one modem/router/wifi point; what do I need to add to extend wired/wifi network?
I have an all-in-one Netgear DG834GT on the ground floor of my house, connected to my ADSL line. My desktops and server are connected to it over ethernet, laptops usually over wifi, but sometimes over ...
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Can I connect a SATA II SSD to my mainboard?
I have the next mainboard:
Intel Desktop Board DX38BT - Mainboard – ATX - iX38 – LGA775 Socket – UDMA 100, Serial ATA 300 (RAID), eSATA – Gigabit Ethernet – Firewire – High definition audio (8 ...
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Problems upgrading some apps by dragging a new version to /Applications
I use OS X with a non-admin account, thus when ever I install and upgrade apps i'm asked for the admin username and password. Just now i'm trying to upgrade Thunderbird to version 3.0. Following these ...
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excel autonumber 1.a , 1.b, 1.c
in an excel sheet.
we generally give serial number as 1 , 2 , 3
if i want to give subparts to 1
i am thinking of giving 1.a, 1.b, 1.c
normally for the case of 1, 2, 3, - i would pull down using the ...
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symantec endpoint vs. symantec protection agent
I made the upgrade and while my download speeds seem to improve SIGNIFICANTLY, I get an marked increased in periodic disk thrashing, more so than with Protection Agent.
What is your experience?
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How to fix rundll error at Windows XP startup
I'm using Widows XP and when I start my PC, I get an error message that says something like: Windows can't find rundll.exe
How can I fix this?
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How to connect to my mac at home when I'm on the road?
The last few times I've traveled, I've wound up bring both my personal (mac) and work (xp) laptops. I'd like to avoid carrying two machines by leaving the mac at home and remoting in if need be.
I'd ...
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Is there a way to install windows 7 without the new 100mb hidden partition it is adding by default? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can the Windows 7 system reserved partition be deleted without problems?
Is there a way to install windows 7 without the new 100mb hidden partition it is adding by default?
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Remote Desktop via VPN from Mac to Windows Vista
I have some problems connecting to my office from home. I'm getting the following error message:
Remote Desktop Connection cannot verify the identity of the computer that you want to connect to.
Try ...
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Restore apple software file [closed]
I have broken my software file, but I don't know how to I can fix it with Apple's own software updater again.
Can anyone suggest how to fix it.
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Finding the vCPU in a machine
How do I know if a Virtual Machine has 0.5 vCPU or 1vCPU? I had been looking at the number of bars in "CPU Usage History" inside performance tab in Task Manager to find that out until recently but the ...
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Windows XP taskbar is stuck on "always on top of other windows"
My Windows XP taskbar is stuck on "always on top of other windows". It's always visible, even when a full-screen app is running. I've gone into the properties of the taskbar and un-checked the box ...
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Can't open Microsoft Access database
I have a Microsoft Access database and I'm trying to open it.
When I do, I get "Unknown User Does Not Have Permission".
Is there any way to open this file?
I'm using Microsoft Access 2007 under ...
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2Wire USB Network Adapter Not Working With Windows 7
I installed Windows 7 on a separate drive, and everything works fine, but I can't get the above network adapter to work properly. It's displayed in Device Manager as a USB device, and I have the ...
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Audio input not working Ubuntu 9.10
My audio input is a mix of my mic output and my sound card output. I'd like it to be just my mic output. I was able to do so in Ubuntu 9.04 but the interface is 9.10 is totally changed and I tried ...
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Startup Dreamweaver CS4 in codemode
How do you tweak Dreamweaver CS4 to always startup in codemode and not designmode?
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External hard disk drive randomly ejects; stays on
My 250 GB I/O Magic USB external hard-drive randomly disconnects / ejects from the computer after between 2-30 minutes of use. When this happens, the blinking activity light on the front of the ...
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PHP5.2.3 for debian etch?
Is it possible to get PHP5.2.3 for debian etch?
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Autohotkey Script to log into Gmail
I am trying to create a hotkey combination that opens up my browser and logs me into Gmail if I'm not already logged in. Does someone have a script for this?
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Understanding groups in Ubuntu
How can you run the following pseudo-command?
sudo chown :twin::rwx /usr/local/copyrightLinux
I want that each user in the group twin can read, write and execute all files which belong to the group ...
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Moving background windows on Mac OS X
Is there anyway to move background windows without bringing them to the front?
Links
According to this thread, using Command-ctrl allows you to move background windows without bringing them to the ...
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Network trials and tribulations
I am in the process of setting up a small (two PC's, both running Windows 7) network using a D-link DI-604 router (which acts only as hub, it's not set up in any way).
In the Network and 'Sharing ...
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Installer can't create shortcuts - Vista Home Premium
Suddenly, whenever I try to install something new on my system, all goes well until it gets to the point of creating Start Menu icons. At this point, I get an alert saying that the installer doesn't ...
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How do I make Thunderbird behave like Gmail?
Specifically, things like the ability to give messages multiple tags and have them automatically show up in tag-folders.
When you use Gmail IMAP, it gives each tag a folder, and messages can appear ...
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chrome started crashing all of a sundden
I have Google chrome 3.0.195.27 installed on XP, without any apparent change in my system setup it started crashing a few minutes after I start the application. how can I resolve this problem?
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Oracle SQLDeveloper locks up when using copy/paste
SQL Developer keeps locking up when I copy/paste text in a worksheet. It happens when I past into SQL Developer from itself or from another application and also when I past from Developer into ...
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Use Function Key + Page Up/ Page Down as Volume Control
I would like to use the function key and page up/page down to control the volume on my laptop. There is a touch panel at the top that controls it, but it has worn out a bit and isn't responsive. How ...
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Rows in seperate sheets in workbook seem to be linked?
I have a problem where a colleague is editting a spreadsheet I provided in 2003 workbook format. When he is editing in Excel 2007, he is inserting a row on one sheet in the workbook. This is fine but ...
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Lots of strange IP addresses in my Windows Firewall logs. Concern?
Was trying to debug a Samba sharing issue with Mac OS X so I turned on logging for my Windows Firewall. I didn't expect a lot of conections but the thing filled up quickly. Here's a sample:
2009-12-...
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Thunderbird 3.0 - How do I recover some lost function?
I've just switched to Thunderbird 3.0. It's good, but please help me to fix some slight annoyances:
How do I turn off the message preview pane as default? I can turn it off from the View menu, or (...
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Windows 7 - Eclipse: Why my keyboard is not working for typing a single " " "?
When I try to define a String in Eclipse, when I type the " ' button, is not working. When I pressed second time the button, it inserts two ". Solutions?
I want the normal behavior! :)
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Transfering files into XP Mode
Is there an easy way to transfer files into an XP Mode virtual machine? Used to you could install the integration features in VirtualPC and drag and drop files from host to guest. However, I can't ...
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Preventing text from moving between pages in Word 2007 or Open Office
I have been working on revising a novel using pen and paper, and I am fast approaching the point in which I will be making all these revisions to the original document.
In order to more easily ...
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Beautiful premade HTPC which outputs the audio through the HDMI port [closed]
I'm searching for a decent HTPC which outputs the 5.1-audio through the HDMI port. It have to be a pre-made system, not something self-made. And it has to be "beautiful" (e.g. not a big, clunky box)
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Overdrive WMA file will not play on Windows 7
The WMA files from Overdrive.com will not play on my Windows 7 media player. They will play on Vista. I've tried opening with realPlayer but get the same error message.
The messages is "Windows ...
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Bridged networking is unreliable on VMWare Fusion running Windows 7
I am running Windows 7 under VMWare Fusion on Snow Leopard, connecting to my router via Airport.
When I select "Share the Mac's network connection (NAT)" under the Network options, everything works ...
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Windows does not recognize partition
I used gparted to resize two partitions on a Windows XP machine, however something went wrong, and now Windows can not recognize the partition format of the first partition (the one containing Windows)...
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Hard drive does not fit correctly, what to do?
I have recieved an old computer minus the hard drive. I had a hard drive lying around to put into it. However, when the previous owner removed their hard drive, they also took the clips required to ...
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Detect Internet connect And switch off system automatically [closed]
iam using 256 kbps internet connection..so i will download in night time fully ,in that my problem is..
Some time internet connection will be disconnected, by the time sysytem will be runnig full ...