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    Help with Vista

    My system updated automatically and left me with big trouble!! Know some programs open two big for the monitor. I am unable to change the display setting because the window is to large for the monitor. Tried running system restore and each time I get a message that tells me it did not restore...
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    Vista

    Is it me or is Vista the south end of a cow going North? Bought a new computer and it came with Vista Home Premium. I keep getting this message that the windows screen frame has been turned off. I think I am trying to say I do not like it. Can I go back to XP? Take care Larry
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    DVD coping software

    Does anyone have a suggestion for a good DVD copy program. I need to back up the grandkids DVDs before they all go by the way side. Thanks for the help. Larry
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    Fisting Line

    What type of fishing line has the lest amount of memory. I need something to put on a reel that I do not use that often. I always get a bunch of curls when I do use it. Thanks for the help. Larry
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    50 hp 87 Evenrude carbs.

    I have a 87 Evinrude 50 hp that needs to have the carbs rebuilt. Am I crazy for doing it myself, or should I pay someone $ 200 to do it? I have rebuilt some carbs auto lawn mowers but never an outboard. What is the most damage I could do by doing it myself? I know will not start is one of the...
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    Plane r Board

    Any suggestion as to which brand of plane r boards to buy. Will be fishing lakes at about 30 ft. Thanks Larry
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    HP Laser Jet 1100

    I have an older laser jet 1100 and a new HP DV6119us lap top computer. The computer has no 25 pin serial port and the printer has no USB port. The port on the printer is about 2/3 the size of a normal serial port. Any ideas has how to get the printer connected. Thanks for the help!! Larry
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    XP boot problem

    Trying to help someone with a windows xp booting problem. When they turn on the computer on it will show a message giving them four choices. Safe boot normal boot etc. Which ever choice the choose the same thing happens. The computer will show lines of text and then shut off and then start...
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    E-mail account

    We are looking for a good e-mail service for three months while we are in temporary housing. Free would be great. Looked at yahoo and they have to much junk to put up with. Simple is better with out all of the adds. Thanks for the help. Larry
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    Link

    Link, have you started treading water yet. Is the flooding as bad as they show on the news. I am originally from Ellensburg and am all ways interested in the PNW. Good luck with the water!
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    Sharp Microwave

    Our microwave stopped heating today. Light and clock work. It makes a crazy loud noise when it runs but does not heat the food up. No metal has been run through it. Any cheap fix or buy a new one.
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    Charging batteries

    Is it possible to charge batteries using the towing vehicle? This would include a deep cycle battery. Or would I be better off getting a solar charger? Thanks for the help.
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    Noise from control box

    I heard this whistling sound coming from the control box while running down the lake. Very soft and steady. I turned off the engine, 87 50 hp Evenrude. Checked a couple of things out and found everything to be ok. Started up and never heard it again. Same thing happened once last year. New...
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    cool Picture

    Picture is posted down about 10 posts. WOW! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you don't think our military pilots earn their pay . You need to take a look at this picture ....... Then look again and realize what you are seeing ...
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    head temp 87 Evenrude 50 hp

    replaced t-stat and then checked head temp with an inferred gun. The temp held at 158 degrees. Is that to high. horn works, water coming out of pee hole. Thanks in advance for the help. Larry
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