Aaron Ledger

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What is in your logs? There should also be a message when you go into device manager explaining why there is a yellow exclamation, IIRC.

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Wow, that sucks. One thing to try if you haven’t already is clear the CMOS and start from scratch with the BIOS. It’s worth a shot on the small chance that some setting became corrupt. Perhaps another would be to double-check the HSF interface though that also seems pretty remote considering you’ve already removed and replaced it.

Oh, one more thing would be to check your power supply voltages with a multimeter.

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I’d love a projector too, but I don’t have a room well-suited for one. I could always use an extra 6″ though.

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I noticed that Ian Dixon, author of mcBackup, is seeking input for improvements. Perhaps you should report the issue you experienced with the tool.

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I’m definitely looking forward to seeing these designs come to fruition. We always love seeing new and innovative designs in HTPC cases.

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As far as affecting the SSD lifespan, I don’t think you’ll really be saving much, if anything, by not going the clean install route. On a recent Win 7 clean install up to SP1 and all the programs I wanted, SSDLife still estimated 99% lifespan which was something ridiculous like 10 years left.

It will be interesting to see how it goes for you. I just don’t recommend it for exactly the reason oliverredfox points out where systems have odd stability issues along with bringing over crap into the install that is no longer necessary.

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I second the motion for a clean install. As far as x64 Intel HD Graphics drivers, I have been using a Clarkdale on x64 and generally use every updated driver from Intel. I haven’t had any stability issues on any of the releases other than some of the very first when Clarkdale was new.

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Ah, ok.

BTW, if you are making the trek to Fry’s, they’ve got a bunch of other junk you can haul away that is free after rebate. I got a shredder, micro USB cable, internal SATA dock and rolling PC stand all FAR or 99 cents AR. 

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Oh good point. Don’t they give a lifetime warranty when you register?

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Yes. I got all warm and fuzzy when I saw the ad this morning 

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It’s certainly not illegal. Fry’s is just one of those short-sighted companies that is forced to compete with price, local availability and breadth of items because they don’t have a lot else going for them.

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Kind of funny how they make you run to the store for pickup and then today, it is available for shipping. Price has also increased by $5.

Mike, since you feel so strongly about Fry’s, here’s the address to send your feedback to: Randy Fry President, Fry’s Electronics Inc, 600 E Brokaw Road, San Jose, CA 95112-9911.

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I figured I might as well store it in my HTPC for 8 GB and just pull it for my next build.

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One plug-in you may want to investigate is Secondrun.tv. I don’t know how compatible it is with extenders.

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Can the folder be seen by any other PCs? Can you see the folder on the PC sharing the folder when you look at it from Windows Explorer under the Network pane?

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