AfterDawn Discussion Forums

  1. Announcements

    1. Forum announcements

      From this forum you can read all the latest developments that relate directly to our discussion forums. You can't post new threads here, as the forum is read-only, BUT you can reply to open topics.
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      Latest: Welcome to the new AfterDawn discussion forums! smokyrain, May 9, 2017
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  2. PC hardware

    1. Building a new PC

      Ask opinions and expert advice here when you're planning to build a new PC -- which CPU to use, what motherboards others recommend, etc... For questions related a specific component type or more general PC hardware issue, please find the correct forum from our list of PC hardware forums.
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      Latest: The Official Graphics Card and PC gaming Thread harvardguy, Jun 24, 2017 at 21:22
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    2. Home Theater PC

      Discuss HTPC projects, hardware ideas, operating system and software choices, etc. No advertisements, no non-related/generic hardware chat allowed.
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      Latest: Hooking up Seagate Portable harddrive to Blue Ray Player Mez, Feb 27, 2017
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    3. PC hardware help

      For all help regarding PC hardware, ask your questions here.
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      PC hardware help

      Sub-Forums

      1. DVD / Blu-ray drives

      Latest: Cannot boot ddp, Jun 13, 2017
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  3. Software, operating systems and more

    1. Linux - General discussion

      This forum is for general Linux discussion. Topics ranging from distros to software choices to driver problems are allowed here. However, topics related to digital video with Linux should go to here.
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      Latest: Uninstalling Linux on a MX box scorpNZ, Dec 19, 2016
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    2. Mac - General discussion

      Chat about Mac, its software, games, drivers, etc. Everything related to Mac and software available for it, is allowed here. However, digital video topics should be posted to here.
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      Mac - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Video problems with Mac

      Latest: bit torrents for macs ddp, May 31, 2017
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    3. Windows - Games

      Fanatic about games? Prefer your PC instead of game consoles? This is the right place to post your questions, comments and ideas about PC games.
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      Latest: Best latest games that will run on this pc Sophocles, Jun 14, 2017
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    4. Windows - General discussion

      Discuss about Windows operating system here. Only topics that don't fit into more specific Windows' forum rooms should be posted here.
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      Windows - General discussion

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      1. Windows 8 discussion

      Latest: Windows 7 file extention icon troubles scorpNZ, Jun 22, 2017
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    5. Windows - P2P software

      Got questions about P2P tools? Want to know what is the best P2P tool right now? Searching for tips how to improve your download speeds? This is the right place to discuss about file sharing, P2P networks and P2P software.
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      Latest: Where does utorrent store Magnet files? scorpNZ, Jun 20, 2017
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    6. Windows - Software discussion

      Having problems with particular software? Looking for software for some specific purpose, but can't find any? This is the forum room that is meant for general software discussion. Note that topics related to digital video and audio tools should be posted to their specific forum rooms, not here.
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      Latest: firefox aldan, Jun 26, 2017 at 19:56
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    7. Windows - Virus and spyware problems

      Discuss about how to identify and find viruses, spyware, trojans and other malware and how to deal with them.
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      Latest: smit fraud fix ddp, Jun 25, 2017 at 20:45
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    8. Windows 10 forum

      Questions, comments and thoughts on Windows 10? Post them here.
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      Latest: Windows 10 Creators Update Audio Problems sauron4, Jun 17, 2017
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  4. Consoles

    1. Nintendo Wii / Wii U

      This forum is meant for Nintendo Wii -related discussion only. No topics related to previous Nintendo consoles or other consoles allowed here.
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      Latest: Video encoding for use with WiiMC (Original Wii) Joke, Jun 27, 2017 at 23:10
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    2. PS2

      The intention of this forum is to discuss about PS2 modding, backupping PS2 games, etc. For PS2 chat about games, cheats, game reviews, etc, visit this forum instead. As usual, no piracy allowed.
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      PS2

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS2 - DVD backup discussion

      2. PS2 - Games

      3. PS2 - Hardware boot discussion

      4. PS2 - Software boot discussion

      5. PS2 - CD backup discussion

      Latest: Winhiip trying to format 2 tb SATA multitude of issues. mer2329, Jun 15, 2017
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    3. PS3

      All topics that relate to PS3, but don't involve modding or hacking of the console, should be posted to this forum room.

      If your question is about modding or hacking of PS3, post your questions to this forum instead.
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      PS3

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS3 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: help with pointers for dynamic addresses in game stacy1726, Apr 16, 2017
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    4. PS4

      All topics that relate to PS4, but don't involve modding or hacking of the console, should be posted to this forum room.

      If your question is about modding or hacking of PS4, post your questions to this forum instead.
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      PS4

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS4 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Ps4 hdmi troubleshooting cousin80, May 25, 2017
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    5. Sony Handhelds

      All PSP and PSVita topics should be posted here.
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      Sony Handhelds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Sony PSP - Games

      2. Sony PSP - Homebrew software

      3. Sony PSP - Mod and firmware discussion

      Latest: How to restore a nand dump hanskyboy69, May 28, 2017
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    6. Xbox 360

      Want to discuss about Xbox 360, its games, its services, Xbox Live, etc..? Post your questions here.

      Note! All modding / hacking questions should be posted to this forum instead.
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      Xbox 360

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox 360 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Status code: 80154007, DOESN'T EXIST? MetalStorm989, May 28, 2017
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    7. Xbox One

      Want to discuss about Xbox One, its games, its services, Xbox Live, etc..? Post your questions here.

      Note! All modding / hacking questions should be posted to this forum instead.
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      Xbox One

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox One - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Only Xbox One S 2TB model supports 4K Blu-ray? tmbm, May 24, 2017
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    8. Nintendo handhelds

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      Nintendo handhelds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Nintendo DS

      2. Nintendo 3DS

      Latest: R4 Gold Pro firmware N0_0ne, Apr 14, 2017
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  5. Digital video

    1. Convert video to another format

      If you have questions on how to convert a video file into another format, this is the right forum room for you! Please note that we have separate forum rooms for DVD to DVDR, video files to DVD and DVD to video file.
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      Convert video to another format

      Sub-Forums

      1. Convert DVD to another format

      2. DVD Shrink forum

      Latest: Converting bluray to MP4... or whatever format is better! johnebadbak, Jun 21, 2017
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    2. Video playback problems

      "Video wont play!!!1"? If you have problems playing DVDs, MKV files, DivX, MP4, etc please post your questions to this forum.
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      Video playback problems

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      1. Subtitle help

      Latest: subsync won't accept video kookie56, May 31, 2017
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    3. DVDR

      If you have questions on how to burn DVDR discs, how to play them, which discs to buy, etc -- ask here, we'll help!
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      DVDR

      Sub-Forums

      1. DVD±R for advanced users

      2. DVD±R media

      Latest: How to create the .vob, .ifo, .bup files Eric Mack, May 21, 2017
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    4. Other video questions

      Don't find a forum to post your video questions to? Post them here.
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      Other video questions

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      1. Blu-ray

      2. Digital camcorders

      3. Video - Software discussion

      4. Video capturing from analog sources

      5. DVD / BD-Rebuilder forum

      6. Nero discussion

      7. Copy DVD to DVDR

      8. Video to DVD

      Latest: Something Better Than Filmora? JezBin, Jun 28, 2017 at 19:20
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  6. Home theater

    1. Digital TV - UK & Europe

      This forum is intended for all DVB-S, DVB-C and DVB-T -related stuff, such as capturing DVB-C/T/S streams, converting them to DVD, SVCD, receiver comparisons, PVR and VDR discussion etc.

      Only European / British digital TV questions should be posted here. We have a separate forum room for U.S. Digital TV. Absolutely no piracy/descrambler discussions allowed!
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      Latest: new A850 V1 03.07 RELEASE cactikid, Jun 25, 2017 at 17:48
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    2. Digital TV - United States & Canada

      Have a question related to U.S. or Canadian digital television? Post it here!

      UK/ROI/Euro users, please note that we have a separate forum room for British & European digital TV.
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      Latest: How do you convert a TIVO file to a mpeg file? bluesbabe, May 6, 2017
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    3. Receivers and amplifiers

      This is the correct place to discuss about everything that relates to home theater audio, including amps, receivers, pre-amplifiers, etc. No PC audio chat here!
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      Latest: Any Hope for HDCP 2.2 Receiver connect to DVI TV Monitor rnsmithad, Mar 6, 2017
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    4. Televisions

      Right place to discuss about LCD, plasma, OLED and LED TVs.
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      Televisions

      Sub-Forums

      1. 3D TV

      Latest: Hook up Logitech Speakers to TV Brimorton116, May 23, 2017
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    5. Media players

      Questions about Chromecast, DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, media tanks...? Post your questions here, we'll help!
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      Media players

      Sub-Forums

      1. Blu-ray players

      2. DVD players

      3. DVD recorders

      4. DVD-VCR combos

      5. Media tanks

      Latest: DMR E85H Capacitor Replacement Kevin Craig, Feb 11, 2017
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    6. Android TV boxes (Kodi, XBMC, etc)

      Post here anything related to Android-based STB / TV devices (MX Android etc.) or software that runs on them (Kodi etc.).
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      Latest: My MXQ Pro Doesn't accept my Code Hass Ouhssay, Jun 29, 2017 at 20:01
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  7. Digital audio

    1. Audio

      All discussion about audio. CD ripping, burning, audio copy protections, (de-)compressing, sampling, Hi-Fi, MP3, OGG, MusePack, etc. No video related issues - pure audio only.
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      Latest: Too much signal scorpNZ, Jun 24, 2017 at 16:19
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    2. High resolution audio

      Discuss about DVD-Audio, SACD and other high resolution audio formats.
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      Latest: vu+ ultimo (*ts) tv recordings and car multimedia compatibility ivymike, Feb 11, 2016
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    3. Portable audio players

      Discuss about Creative's, Sony's, etc portable MP3 players here. Note that Apple's iPod products have their own forum here.
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      Latest: In search of an Audiobook player/ mp3 player Mez, Sep 3, 2014
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  8. MP3, WMA, and other digital audio

    1. General audio discussion

      Do you have something to ask about digital audio? Try to get some answers and post your question in here
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      Latest: mp3 burning Mez, May 4, 2017
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    2. Software discussion

      Do you have comments or questions about audio tools, players, encoders or CD rippers? Post them here!
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      Latest: vlc rtrg, Apr 30, 2017
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  9. Mobile devices

    1. Android Phones

      Discussion about Android and Android phones.
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      Android Phones

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      1. Motorola phones

      2. Samsung discussion

      3. Sony phones

      Latest: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 johnebadbak, Jun 21, 2017
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    2. General mobile discussion

      General discussion about mobile devices, such as mobile phones and PDAs. Discussion about new and upcoming mobile technologies.
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      Latest: A calendar app that will work with Yahoo mail and sync between my S4 and desktop. wheelstb, Jun 7, 2017
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    3. iPhone - General discussion

      Discuss the Apple iPhone. This forum room is intended for general discussion regarding iPhone. Unlocking and jailbreak discussion have a dedicated forum room.
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      iPhone - General discussion

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      1. iPhone - Unlocking and hacking

      2. iPod discussion

      Latest: Japanese IPhone 6 unlock dv_8, Apr 23, 2017
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    4. Other mobile phones

      Discussion about other mobile phones (eg. Sendo). Non brand specific discussions, such as generic Series 60 -platform or Java MIDP discussion
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      Other mobile phones

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      1. Nokia phones

        1. Nokia - Unlocking

      Latest: TMobile USA Nokia 6010 unlock Oluwaenny, Jun 20, 2017
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  10. General discussion

    1. AfterDawn feedback & suggestions

      Like something about Dawn? Or just can't stand it? Or maybe you'd like to suggest a new feature for the site? This is the place for you.
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      Latest: Hello After YEARS ddp, Jun 23, 2017 at 19:08
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    2. All other topics

      All the discussion that doesn't fit into other forums goes here.
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      Latest: Fundraising for the Children's Charity UNICEF and the Armed Forces Partnership crmpicco, Jun 21, 2017
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    3. Digital photography

      Discussion about digital cameras, editing digital photos, photography tips and tricks, and everything related to digital imaging in general
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      Latest: How do I convert the sRGB profile in batch mode to RGB profile? Bream, Feb 3, 2017
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    4. Safety valve

      Feel like letting off some steam? Just want to tell everyone how much the world sucks today? Or how wonderful it is? Go ahead!
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      Latest: Where are the old skool lot? ddp, Jun 28, 2017 at 20:44
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    5. Usenet newsgroups - Help, how-tos and discussion

      Discussion about Usenet newsgroups, newsgroup providers, Usenet clients, newsgroup readers, download tools and more.
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      Latest: HelloNzb configuration everway9, Feb 28, 2016
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    6. User submitted guides

      This area is meant for users who want to post their own guides to our discussion forums. Please read this forum room's rules and guidelines before posting anything.
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      Latest: Downloading embedded video: .swf files fairyforest, Jul 29, 2015
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    7. Archived forums

      Old forum rooms, discussion threads and posts are located here. You can't post in here, but the old archives can still be viewed.
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      Archived forums

      Sub-Forums

      1. CD-R

      2. CD-R(W) Media

      3. Digital video discussion for Linux users

      4. Discusión video digital en español

      5. Discussão em português

      6. DivX / XviD

      7. DVD-ROM drives

      8. DVD2One forum

      9. HD DVD discussion

      10. HDTV discussion

      11. MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 encoding (AVI to DVD)

      12. Nintendo Gamecube - General discussion

      13. PDA discussion

      14. ratDVD discussion, help and suggestions

      15. Resource center

      16. Xbox - Backup discussion

      17. Xbox - Games

      18. Xbox - General discussion

      19. Xbox - Hardware boot discussion

      20. Xbox - Hardware mods

      21. Xbox - Software discussion

      22. MP3Lizard.com discussion

        1. Artist looking for a band

        2. Band looking for an artist

        3. Feedback to artists

        4. Suggestions, ideas and feedback

      Latest: unlock code hp iPaq h6315 T-Mobile USA Alinhong, Jun 5, 2017
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  11. AfterDawn Marketplace

    1. Sell your stuff

      Here AfterDawn users can sell their stuff, whether its computer parts, used console games or original DVD movies.
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      Latest: LAPTOPS SPARES OR REPAIRS FOR SALE mrcapdown, Nov 18, 2016
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    2. Buy stuff

      Here AfterDawn users can buy stuff from other users -- whether it is computer parts, used console games or original DVD movies.
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      Latest: MARANTZ SC1000 ESOTEC Pre-Amp capacitor, Jul 6, 2016
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