Link to the eBay "Computer Chat" board

Welcome to the "Computer Chat" board
and our list of frequently asked questions.
If you do not see an answer to your question in the FAQ links, please post your question.
Be aware that the people here are volunteers, not employees of eBay and may not be available at all times.
Mostly, experienced users of computers, social gadflys, and people who tinker with newer hardware & software hang out here.
Often, answers will appear later, after some discussion. Please check back from time to time after you have made your initial inquiry.

Kudos, Muy Gracias and Oreos are welcomed for any useful assistance received from this chat board.
Sponsored by eBay which requests,
No business please! The use of this discussion board for buying, selling or trading will not be tolerated!
Violations may result in the elimination of this discussion board and/or in the suspension of board privileges for offenders.

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Important and useful pages by Chat Board Regulars:
sdmike1 || soundgod || spider-boy || parpat || troffer || *bay* || dos_1 || cjonrun || nyfalcon1 || || shipscript
  • How to ask questions that are likely to get you good answers
  • If you are looking for something to buy, please search for it.
  • If you have an item to sell please list it in an appropriate auction on eBay.
  • For answers to specific questions about eBay operations, please visit the users support board
  • Please be aware that the advice given herein are the opinions of various authors and is not represented to be otherwise. These answers to questions are not eBay policy and eBay disclaims any responsibility for the advice provided here. Because there are many possible machine configurations, which may not function the same way, the authors remind you that the answers given may not work on your computer, and we furthermore disclaim any damages that may result to your machine by blindly following our suggestions.
    If you find our comments to be contrary to your experience, please post that so that we all may learn.

    This is a discussion forum. So that we may all learn, we don't do e-mail answers.
    What is this hardware?
    How to make your hardware work
    What should I know before buying hardware?
    Browser Hijacking Tutorial
    Trustworthy Anti-Spyware Products
    Backing up DVD's
    Software operation
    Buy/Sell Software on Ebay
    Too Good to be True :: SCAMS
    About Upgrading your PC
    Internet & Texting Acronyms
    How to Buy a Notebook PC
    Getting pictures into auctions
    AUCTION HELP ARTICLES - Ripoffs; No Pay Bids
    Software legalities and piracy issues; OEM Software
    Networking & PC Communications
    Networking & I.T.; an eBay Forum
    Other eBay boards about computers
    CD-Recordable FAQ
    Want to build your own computer? Please checkout the Cookbook Example by Laray.
    Another nice guide for PC Building Tips by TigerDirect.
    Buyers or Sellers having trouble contacting each other, please see the emergency contact board
    Meet some of our regulars
    Be sure to check out eBay's own help pages
    Computer Terms Dictionary - Urban Dictionary - Internet Slang/Dictionary
    steal this code . . . ver 6/15/11 . . . spamcop
    Please help find Michelle!
    Win 7 Chatter - XP Stuff - Archives of Discussions from this Chat Board - Tips & Links
    Windows 7 How-To Articles, Tips, and Guides

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
    Helpful Program Links!
    What Anti-spyware Programs Can You Trust? (1) (2)
    Free DOWNLOADS for:
    AVG    'blaster   Ccleaner  Spybot  Malwarebytes
            
    and other cleaning & protection utilities!

    (Thanks magieb)

    MSE FAQ


    Personal SW Inspector

    How Secunia works
    Secunia FAQ

    Also see
    parpat's
    fix'em'up
    Guide
      Freeware
    Replacements
    For Common
    Commercial
    Applications