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Terry R.
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 Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Starting it over |
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The date and time was 3/4/2008 5:35 PM, and on a whim, Aaron pounded out
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| Quote: | Thank you Terry, you've been a huge help.
"Terry R." wrote:
The date and time was 3/4/2008 3:17 PM, and on a whim, Aaron pounded out
on the keyboard:
I think it did. I went to that link however couldn't figure out how to
resize the partition so that I can reformat everything.
It should be under the section Resize/Move. But if you want to remove
Ubuntu altogether and only have XP, you should be able to boot with the
XP CD and delete the Linux partition, and then create a new partition
for XP. If not, there are alternatives:
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm
I believe Bootit NG has a free 30 day trial, so you can create a CD of
it (maybe on another machine) and then remove the Linux partition.
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David H. Lipman
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Isass.exe application error at log on in windows xp |
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From: <ming.photographer@gmail.com>
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| I've got problems with Isass.exe. It's a nasty virus that won't budge.
| It all started with my AV (Sophos) found a file called DDCCB.DLL.
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| I've tried deleting it manually, CMD, in Safe Mode, everything. I even
| used Processor Explorer from Microsoft to find out what was running it
| and it turns out to be Isass.exe. When you try and kill it, it shuts
| down the whole machine.
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| Sophos managed to quarantine the ddccb.dll file but isass.exe is still
| running. I've submitted a copy to them and just waiting to hear back
| from them.
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| I'm stumped at how to remove isass.exe. I'm not a geek and I haven't
| got time to spend hours downloading AV, running scans, reading
| reports. If anyone knows a simpler way of being able to remove this
| pest, please, please let us know!!!
As was stated before is this ISASS.EXE or LSASS.EXE ?
DDCCB.DLL sounds like a Vundo Trojan. Is it C:\windows\system32\ddccb.dll ?
3 phase answer...
Perform Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
It is suggested that you execute each tool in Normal Mode then in Safe Mode.
If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
Version 6.0 update 4 (jre 6u4)
Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java
The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.
Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
FYI:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102557-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102622-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102648-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102729-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102732-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102760-1
Part 1
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Download Adware-Virtumundo Removal Tool --
http://secured2k.home.comcast.net/tools/VirtumundoBeGone.exe
Part 2
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Download Atribune's VUNDOFIX.EXE
http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=4
Save VUNDOFIX.EXE to "C:\" ( C:\VUNDOFIX.EXE ) and execute it from there.
Part 3
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.05
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html
* * * Please report back your results * * *
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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
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ygold6
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Files with a .epcx extension |
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"Patrick Keenan" wrote:
| Quote: | "ygold6" <ygold6@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:10F8D8C9-5F10-4C6F-92AC-3992CB69ED40@microsoft.com...
I just started receiving e-mail files that have attachments but they are
now
getting zipped with a file extension of .epcx. It appears that the only
way
to open them is with a product by Microsoft call winzip.
WinZip is *not* a Microsoft product and has never been. WinZip is
currently owned by Corel, which is definitely not owned by MS.
My service provider
tells me its not them that is doing this as when the file is sent to me,
the
sender has not zipped the file.
Some mail systems handle attachments differently. You need do discuss with
the sender what they are doing, and what mail client and server they are
using, and what it is they are actually sending.
If you don't know the sender, delete those messages.
Does anyone know if MS is doing this
No. The file is being delivered to you as sent. It's probably being
modified by the sender's client or mail server.
If you want to check this, log into the web interface for your mail. Look
at the attachments there.
or does
anyone have any knowledge as to why this is happening. I have not changed
any
settings on my PC to warrant this change.
The problem is likely not on your PC, but if you don't know the senders and
haven't verified the contents, opening these could well install a problem on
your PC.
HTH
-pk
Great suggestion. I will temporally have all my e-mail stop at my ISP. I will then preview it there and then have them sent to my PC. Thanks for the suggestion
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Randall
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: HELP! Critical Stop Issue: Now can't run sys. Restore be |
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"Gerry" wrote:
| Quote: | Randall
A copy of the Stop Error Report would be helpful.
Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should help by
allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click on
the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
Start-Up and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
Automatically Restart.
Do not re-enable automatic restart on system failure until you have
resolved the problem. Check for variants of the Stop Error message.
What are your anti-virus and anti-spyware arrangements? What firewall?
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Randall wrote:
Message: My computer returned a critial stop message to me today
3/4/2008. So on that message I was asked to send the report to
Microsoft, which I did at around 5 pm. EST. The message stated it
might be due to a new driver, I haven't installed any drivers
recently. The last one was a driver for a microsoft wireless
keyboard and mouse about 6 weeks ago. I have been trying to run a
system resore, when I'm in the sys. restore wizard, the March
calendar is up with today's date. When I try to go to the previous
month by clicking on the left arrow, nothing happens...As if there
were no previous restore points! That is impossible, The system
restore memory setting is set to the max 12%. HELP!!!!!! I Currently
run XP Home Edition sp2, (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr_.070227-2254:
service pak 2)
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Randall
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: HELP! Critical Stop Issue: Now can't run sys. Restore be |
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The error codes 00000050 parameter 1 f8ca7bc9, parameter 3, 805719cb,
parameter4, 00000000. I looked for this on the microsoft help website but
couldn't find it. I'm using the antivirus supplied by my cable modem service
provider. I'm using the microsoft firewall.
Do you have any idea why my system restore shows no restore points earlier
than yesterday?
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RB
"Gerry" wrote:
| Quote: | Randall
A copy of the Stop Error Report would be helpful.
Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should help by
allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click on
the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
Start-Up and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
Automatically Restart.
Do not re-enable automatic restart on system failure until you have
resolved the problem. Check for variants of the Stop Error message.
What are your anti-virus and anti-spyware arrangements? What firewall?
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Randall wrote:
Message: My computer returned a critial stop message to me today
3/4/2008. So on that message I was asked to send the report to
Microsoft, which I did at around 5 pm. EST. The message stated it
might be due to a new driver, I haven't installed any drivers
recently. The last one was a driver for a microsoft wireless
keyboard and mouse about 6 weeks ago. I have been trying to run a
system resore, when I'm in the sys. restore wizard, the March
calendar is up with today's date. When I try to go to the previous
month by clicking on the left arrow, nothing happens...As if there
were no previous restore points! That is impossible, The system
restore memory setting is set to the max 12%. HELP!!!!!! I Currently
run XP Home Edition sp2, (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr_.070227-2254:
service pak 2)
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db ´¯`·..
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Need help for maintaining computer systems with XP |
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why not ask the expert
that set up those 11
computers.
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"busyoffice" <busyoffice@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have an office with 11 computers. We need someone that can come in and
maintain them, fix problems, make suggestions for improvements, etc. Central
New York. |
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davegb
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: WinXP big performance boost |
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On Mar 5, 1:26 pm, Holz <h...@my-laptop.nowhere> wrote:
| Quote: | On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:44:04 -0800 (PST)
davegb <daveg...@comcast.net> wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I chose not to disable system restore, but did
disable autoupdates. And yes, I am enjoying my "fast and improved"
pc.
At least create a batch file that will start your automated updates once
a week. When the service starts it will look for any updates, and if
startup is set to manual, it will not restart when the system reboots.
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Thanks for the ideas. How do I create such a batch file? Haven't done
batch files since DOS/Win3.11!
Not sure what you mean by "When the service starts it will look for
any updates, and if
startup is set to manual, it will not restart when the system
reboots." What is "the service"? Won't a batch file run every time I
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: Windows Desktop Search + Intranet |
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On Mar 3, 3:00 pm, psion <krzysztof.miszc...@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hello,
I have installedWDSwith group policies successfully, and have
configured anintranetsearch site using the group policy template
file from Microsoft. No other settings in the template file have been
configured.WDSworks ok, but theintranetsearch does not show on the
computer.
I looked into the local machines registry, and the setting is there.
Has anyone experienced this?
Thank you,
Krzysztof
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guzarva16
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: RE: Files with a .epcx extension |
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"ygold6" wrote:
| Quote: | I just started receiving e-mail files that have attachments but they are now
getting zipped with a file extension of .epcx. It appears that the only way
to open them is with a product by Microsoft call winzip. My service provider
tells me its not them that is doing this as when the file is sent to me, the
sender has not zipped the file. Does anyone know if MS is doing this or does
anyone have any knowledge as to why this is happening. I have not changed any
settings on my PC to warrant this change. |
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guzarva16
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Files with a .epcx extension |
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| Quote: | ygold6 wrote:
I just started receiving e-mail files that have attachments but they are
now getting zipped with a file extension of .epcx. It appears that the
only way to open them is with a product by Microsoft call winzip. My
service provider tells me its not them that is doing this as when the file
is sent to me, the sender has not zipped the file. Does anyone know if MS
is doing this or does anyone have any knowledge as to why this is
happening. I have not changed any settings on my PC to warrant this
change.
1. I did a search for ".epcx" on www.filext.com and it brought up only that
the extension might have something to do with Music Match and a note that
this extension wasn't in the database.
2. Microsoft does not own or make WinZip. That is a third-party program made
by WinZip.
3. It is enormously risky to open attachments. You should contact the sender
and ask them what they are sending.
4. You haven't said what email program you are using. If none of the above
helps, you should post your question in a newsgroup for your email program.
If it is an MS email program like Outlook or Outlook Express, you can find
a newsgroup for them here:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
Malke
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rick
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: phantom a: drive (floppy) |
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I installed tweakui....set it to NOT show the a: drive and everything
(almost) dissapeared. No icon in 'my computer' for the floppy now...which
makes me happy....it dosnt show up in my boot sequence anymore in the bios
settup...the only thing left over is in my control panel>>hardware
manager.....the floppy driver keeps installing....but I can live with that.
Thanks..
r
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M.I.5¾ wrote:
"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%23jhddQjfIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
Then you may contact the motherboard tech support, the issue is not with
Windows but a malfunction of the hardware.
Not necessarily. I have two Windows XP builds. One shows a floppy (A
drive. The other doesn't. I don't have a floppy drive either (nor I
believe a floppy drive controller). I just live with it.
This statement indicates that the issue is the BIOS, XP doesn't "set the
boot order"
"Every time I reboot, my computer sets my floppy as the first boot device."
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PaulMaudib
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:17 am Post subject: Re: Edit message in MS Outlook |
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On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:09:41 +0100, "Miha" <miha.bernik@email.si>
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| Quote: | Hi
Does anyone know anything about this.... User can edit any message in
his/her Outlook and then save it without anyone know that the message was
changed. Is there any mechanism build in Outlook that I can verify if
message was changed in any way?
Regards,
Miha
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Why ask here? Do you see OUTLOOK in this group's title?
NO.
Ask elsewhere |
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Malke
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:34 am Post subject: Re: Removing internet link raw image files |
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smlunatick wrote:
| Quote: | Couldn't these raw Jpegs files be digital SLR camera "raw" pictures?
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The original question was:
| Quote: | I'm told that when an internet link is opened, a rawxxx.jpg, or
rawxxx.gif, image file is stored on the HD.
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So while certainly a raw .jpeg could be from a digital camera, a raw .jpeg
is not automatically created every time one clicks on a web link. I think
Bob I has answered what the OP really wanted to know.
Malke
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R o n
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:39 am Post subject: Re: Removing internet link raw image files |
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Well I don't know what I'm doing wrong. When I click the link you gave, I
get an error message that my request cannot be processed. I assume the
hotfix number is 1410? I'll try calling, if I can find a number on their
support site. Again, thanks.
"Bob I" wrote:
| Quote: | The hotfix number is in the link I sent you, as for getting it, if you
call them and only ask for the hotfix, they don't charge you. And they
should then e-mail you a download link.
R o n wrote:
Bob,
thanks for you patience. I tried the link you gave, but I got "your request
could not be processed". I searched MS site for the xp hot fix, but could
not find anything. Quite painful as I'm only on dialup. I tried to email
for support, but because windows came installed on the PC, there is a $60
charge. Guess I give it up, eh?
Ron
"Bob I" wrote:
You could e-mail them "Microsoft" for the hot fix mentioned if you want.
https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1410&WS=hotfix
R o n wrote:
Thanks again. I have SP2 on both my PC's, but a search does not find
cipher.exe. Can I download and use the file on the MS site for windows 2000?
Could not find one for XP.
"Bob I" wrote:
If you have installed SP2, you should have it.
New functionality is available for Cipher.exe in Windows 2000 and Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827014/en-us
As to the use simplly look it up in the "Command line reference A-Z" in
"Windows help and support" or issue
CIPHER /?
at the command prompt.
R o n wrote:
Bob,
That's the exact answer I am looking for. Doing some research, it appears I
want to run 'cipher /w:c:' ? Or is there any command qualifier I need to add?
Also, it is supposed to be part of XP, but a search did not find the file on
my pc. Can you provide the MS link I can download it from?
Thanks.
Ron
"Bob I" wrote:
When something is "deleted" the space that the file occupies is "marked"
as "free space", to be used as necessary for other file storage. NOW
what is your question? Is it a case of you being worried about someone
"undeleting" the pictures and seeing what you were viewing? Only way to
do that is to "overwrite" the "free space" the files occupied. If that
is not your worry, but you were merely concerned about recovering "free
space" you have no worry.
R o n wrote:
Thanks. What I'm now told by an "IT" friend, is the files are ones that were
deleted, but remain on the HD, they are just removed from the file allocation
table. IF true, is there a way to remove them?
"Malke" wrote:
R o n wrote:
I'm told that when an internet link is opened, a rawxxx.jpg, or
rawxxx.gif,
image file is stored on the HD. Searching for the files reveals nothing,
but
I'm told there is software to remove these files, freeing drive space.
Does
anyone know how to access and remove these files from the HD? Thanks in
advance.
I've never heard of this or ever found files like that on my Windows
machines or on clients' boxen. From your description, I would expect those
files to be in the Temporary Internet Files folder. You need to enable
viewing all hidden files to see them.
I think your information is dubious, but you can clean temporary files with
the free CCleaner. I don't suggest using the registry management tools in
the program, however.
Malke
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V Green
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:43 am Post subject: Re: Monitor only going to sleep intermittently |
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This has been broken clear back to Windows 2000.
I tried for months to fix it. Multiple different computers.
Anything anyone does to fix it is only temporary and it
will eventually stop working again.
I fixed it once and for all with a MANUAL poweroff
app:
http://www.grc.com/wizmo/wizmo.htm
put a shortcut to a batch file to it on the dsektop,
click-click, monitor is off. No more BS.
"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Mostly due to something operating in the background. Open Task Manager
and look at the processes runnin shortly after bootup, make a note of
what is there. THEN when the system should have gone to sleep but hasn't
compare the list in Task manager again. One of the "new" ones will
likely be the problem.
Wayne wrote:
For some time now my monitor on my window XP, with SP2, will not always go
into sleep mode. Sometime it will go to sleep, and at other times it will
not. Does anyone have any idea why this would happen? I checked for other
similar situations on this forum but I could not find anything that
described
my particular situation. I have not made any changes to the power options. I
have it set for the monitor to go to sleep after 30 minutes. Any help
appreicated. Thanks.
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