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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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      111
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      Latest: Welcome to the new AfterDawn discussion forums! Ethan_Scott, Mar 8, 2018
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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.
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      Latest: The Official Graphics Card and PC gaming Thread harvardguy, Jan 27, 2020
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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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      Messages:
      4,875
      Latest: Chromecast too laggy need a better option Sophocles, Feb 13, 2020 at 22:00
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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: VGA pins broken Mickoz74, Feb 16, 2020 at 18:43
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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.
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      Latest: How to install ubuntu with window 10? petersmith69, Apr 9, 2019
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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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Mac - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Video problems with Mac

      Latest: What is the Best Free Mac Anti Virus? ffg7, Nov 15, 2019
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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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      2,700
      Messages:
      13,269
      Latest: Why doesn't EA games re-master classics and release them scorpNZ, Nov 21, 2019
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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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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Windows - General discussion

      Sub-Forums

      1. Windows 8 discussion

      Latest: how to keep icons at medium? kookie56, Feb 15, 2020 at 19:01
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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.
      Discussions:
      8,368
      Messages:
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      Latest: Peerblock alternatives Mez, Nov 27, 2019
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: how to program off old installation disc kookie56, Feb 19, 2020 at 13:51
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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: ddp can you update us on your Spyware virus list Again 2020? scorpNZ, Feb 4, 2020
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    8. Windows 10 forum

      Questions, comments and thoughts on Windows 10? Post them here.
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      Latest: how to make icons remain on medium view kookie56, Feb 18, 2020 at 16:45
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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: Latest guide to softmod wii on 4.3e wither 1, Jan 18, 2020
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    2. PS2

      The intention of this forum is to discuss about PS2 modding, backupping PS2 games, etc. As usual, no piracy allowed.
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      Sub-Forums: 5

      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: Not start flash drive for ps2 scorpNZ, Feb 12, 2020
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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.
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      PS3

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS3 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: The hard disk cannot be accessed star59_mcun4, Jan 16, 2020
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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.
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      PS4

      Sub-Forums

      1. PS4 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Ps4 hdmi troubleshooting TrisWood, May 16, 2019
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    5. Sony Handhelds

      All PSP and PSVita topics should be posted here.
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      Messages:
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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: CPS1PSP How to run ROMS?!? ledikom, Dec 6, 2019
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    6. Xbox 360

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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox 360 - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Uncumpiled .arc files scorpNZ, Jan 28, 2020
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    7. Xbox One

      Want to discuss about Xbox One, its games, its services, Xbox Live, etc..? Post your questions here!
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      19
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Xbox One

      Sub-Forums

      1. Xbox One - Modding & Hacking

      Latest: Would you guys buy disc-less the Xbox One S? WiseDweller, May 9, 2019
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    8. Nintendo handhelds

      Discussions:
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      Nintendo handhelds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Nintendo DS

      2. Nintendo 3DS

      Latest: R4i SDCH - "Savfile not founded" Error message The Noisy Nintendo Man, Sep 29, 2019
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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!
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      Convert video to another format

      Sub-Forums

      1. Convert DVD to another format

      2. DVD Shrink forum

      Latest: cant get avc to convert batch wither 1, Dec 22, 2019
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    2. Video playback problems

      Video wont play? 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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Subtitle help

      Latest: Homemade DVD plays few seconds and stops aldan, Feb 17, 2020 at 17:01
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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: dvd copy, widescreen to fullscreen dp70, May 30, 2019
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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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      Messages:
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      Other video questions

      Sub-Forums

      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: Capture Video from Digital Tape (Sony DCR TRV120) to an iMAC wither 1, Jan 23, 2020
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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.
      Discussions:
      19,875
      Messages:
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      Latest: organising channels DVB-S2-V5 neilcolt, Oct 15, 2019
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    2. Digital TV - United States & Canada

      Have a question related to U.S. or Canadian digital television? Post it here!<
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      Latest: Cisco DTA50 inner menu omendata, Feb 4, 2019
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Tivo replacement neilcolt, Nov 3, 2019
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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: roku supported tv sikosrus, Oct 31, 2019
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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: External DVD Drive To TV aldan, Feb 10, 2020
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Best TV box under $50? Mickoz74, Feb 13, 2020 at 22:46
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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: stereo line out to 2 stereo in's scorpNZ, Feb 11, 2020
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    2. High resolution audio

      Discuss about DVD-Audio, SACD and other high resolution audio formats.
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      Latest: Rip DVDA to WMA play on DTS system keep 5.1 GrandpaBW, Aug 31, 2017
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    3. Portable audio players

      Discuss about Creative's, Sony's, etc portable MP3 players here.
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      685
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      Latest: USB Mp3 Player Firmware Update OntriTwyPlU, Jan 30, 2018
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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: cd covers help wither 1, Nov 29, 2019
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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: frewall aldan, Mar 10, 2019
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  9. Mobile devices

    1. Android Phones

      Discussion about Android and Android phones.
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      Android Phones

      Sub-Forums

      1. Motorola phones

      2. Samsung discussion

      3. Sony phones

      Latest: Can't play videos on SD card kookie56, Oct 31, 2019
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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: Can't get videos to play on Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet kookie56, Oct 11, 2019
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    3. iPhone - General discussion

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

      Sub-Forums

      1. iPhone - Unlocking and hacking

      2. iPod discussion

      Latest: Iphone 7 Icloud Unlock sikosrus, Mar 25, 2019
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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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Nokia phones

        1. Nokia - Unlocking

      Latest: Unlock a Nokia 7110 aguila6, Jul 8, 2019
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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: To Afterdawn.. thank you!! and specifically to the archival team and preserving posts and info seamonkey, Feb 1, 2020
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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: When starting a YouTube channel, is it best to register it? ZeekBen, Feb 9, 2020
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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: Photo edit help GrandpaBW, Jan 24, 2019
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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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      Messages:
      125,390
      Latest: Is Afterdawn pretty much dead? Sophocles, Feb 18, 2020 at 23:23
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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: query NNTP strings wisenetcat, Sep 11, 2019
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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: Export IML File Problem Mhart88, Feb 13, 2020 at 15:34
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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: Full Guide to Gamecube Booting With Phoenix 2.3 mark458, Dec 15, 2019
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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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      Messages:
      6,394
      Latest: Mid Spec PC Pricing Advice. mrcapdown, Feb 9, 2019
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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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      458
      Messages:
      1,663
      Latest: MARANTZ SC1000 ESOTEC Pre-Amp capacitor, Jul 6, 2016
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