kwilson962 on "help my computer wont turn on"

I have found that when a computer won't turn on, it is usually because of a bad cpu or motherboard. If you want to tackle replacing your motherboard, check out http://www.geeks.com for low priced cpu/motherboards/repair kits/bare-bone systems. Remember to keep yourself grounded, as many components are very sensitive to static electricity. And remember that wrist straps which ground you to the computer case only work if the case itself is grounded (plugged into the wall). You also have to make sure that all of your components and connectors will fit the new motherboard. Check out http://computershopper.com/howto/replace-your-motherboard-200707 for a good discussion of issues related to motherboard replacement. Ideally, just take your computer to a local computer repair shop. Their work is warrantied and it would be a lot faster. Plus, they should be able to diagnose exactly what the problem is.
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robdon on "I am employed by AOL, I can locate/Trace AIM accounts"

Hi Kizoin, My partner of over 6 years, has left the family without warning and been missing for over 3 weeks. Me and our 3 young children are really worried for her safety and to know her whereabouts. A few days ago I got an email from her, but it didn't give any indication to her location. Can you help me trace her rough whereabouts from the full mail header, and if so, to what accuracy? Yours hopingly, Dave anonny_mouse_uk@yahoo.co.uk
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kwilson962 on "help my computer wont turn on"

I have found that when a computer won't turn on, it is usually because of a bad cpu or motherboard. If you want to tackle replacing your motherboard, check out http://www.geeks.com for low priced cpu/motherboards/repair kits/bare-bone systems. Remember to keep yourself grounded, as many components are very sensitive to static electricity. And remember that wrist straps which ground you to the computer case only work if the case itself is grounded (plugged into the wall). You also have to make sure that all of your components and connectors will fit the new motherboard. Check out http://computershopper.com/howto/replace-your-motherboard-200707 for a good discussion of issues related to motherboard replacement. Ideally, just take your computer to a local computer repair shop. Their work is warrantied and it would be a lot faster. Plus, they should be able to diagnose exactly what the problem is.
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GaryAllen on "XP Restore Crashes in start up"

I recently had a new install of XP. Yeserday Yahoo Messenger shut down unexpectedly. Now it crashes after giving a notice of plugin bar needing to be licked to readd plugins. I restarted the computer several tims to see if it would self correct. It did not. I tried to a Restore but the same thing happens there. I did a disk scan and it indicates some drivers might be missing, insert the XP disk. Then I am told that disk older than the version installed. What can I do to fix this problem without another install? Thanks for any suggestions.
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