Forum: Site Layout and Usability  Sep 5th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 598 Re: Dont know which program to use
ok i will have a look at that link. where can i obtain the further info in order to learn about the further technologies. note i am using my other account here as i have two separate PC's in... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 21st, 2008 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 410 Re: Ps/2 (possible) port problem
Admissibly i havent tried the USB keyboard yet... that is something I hope to get around to doing tomorrow evening.
What could be causing the cmos checksum error? any ideas? If i try a usb keyboard... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 15th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 397 Re: Acer won't start
It sounds like a fault with your power/charging circuit from where i am reading it. How old is the battery? I'm wondering if the fault could be within the battery itself. Did the machine power up... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 15th, 2008 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 410 Re: Ps/2 (possible) port problem
Its the friends PC and he isn't terribly computer wise. he doesnt know how to access the BIOS but when the PC starts up it gives you that option to go into the BIOS but when I press 'DEL' to enter... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 14th, 2008 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 656 Re: No signal displayed on the monitor
It could be one of a few things all of which can be checked. It could be the monitor cable being faulty - this would be my first check.
Secondly i would check the graphics adaptor card by swapping... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 13th, 2008 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 410 Re: Ps/2 (possible) port problem
I tried resetting the CMOS by using the CMOS reset jumper. its now saying CMOS checksum error and floppy disk drive not found. I put the jumper back in its origional place after resetting it but to... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 11th, 2008 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 410 |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 11th, 2008 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 410 Ps/2 (possible) port problem
I am currently working on a PC belonging to a friend and am experiencing the following problem. The PC will start up ok but as it is going through the Post process it comes up with KEYBOARD ERROR -... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jan 28th, 2008 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 386 |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jan 28th, 2008 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 274 Re: 2 Dead Computers (Odd)
something has knocked out both these PC's!!! Did you plug them both into the same mains socket by any chance as Im laying thought on the possibility of a power surge from that socket having caused... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 29th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 1,266 Re: vista - wireless connectio
Its all based on the same kind of connection problem so theres no hi-jacking threads going on Dark. For whats worth Im running on Vista too :P |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 28th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 1,266 |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 28th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 1,266 Re: vista - wireless connectio
all the addresses of PC's set up on my network are set in the mac address filtering page on my router. then again that has been doing some funny things lately like sudden loss of all wireless... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Oct 28th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 704 |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Oct 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 964 Re: Computer turning off at start up
check all your cables and connections and check all PCI cards.
remove items one by one until you have just a barebones system and see if it starts up then after you remove each item. your mobo... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 1,266 Re: vista - wireless connectio
one thing to do as I have found out is to actually have your security key on too. I have mac address filtering enabled but have also discovered that other people with wireless enabled machines in my... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Oct 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,774 |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Oct 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 704 Re: laptop is very slow
Who do you appear to have both symantec and AVG antivirus software on your PC? This will slow down the PC to extremes. Take off Symantec and just concentrate on using AVG which updates daily rather... |
| Forum: Posting Games Oct 27th, 2007 |
| Replies: 89 Views: 8,916 Re: The Story book thread
She found Sherman eventually after much searching and waiting at home in her Kitchen. Sherman she shrieked. Oh my god Caroline its you Sherman exclaimed. How how i have waited so long to see you... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Sep 28th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration Sep 28th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Jul 19th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 417 Re: no signal~~!!??
most likely to be a faulty cable or video card. first try swapping the cable for a known working one. if problem still happens then look at the video card.
need anymore help just let me know |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Jul 19th, 2007 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,068 Re: PC has no power at all.
i am going to agree here with the two posters above. It sounds as though your motherboard has died unfortunately.
however you can check the voltages from a power supply by purchasing a power... |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards May 23rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 633 Re: tv output
errr you could give it a go but i shant make promises as to whether it would work. It should do if you have the right connections on both pieces of equipment. |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 23rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 4,396 Re: DSL Connected but unable to browse
If its an integral one to the motherboard it is possible that you may need to configure it in the BIOS. Look in there and see if theres anything about enabling/disabling network adaptors and check... |
| Forum: Posting Games May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 89 Views: 8,916 Re: The Story book thread
The note read
Caroline when you wake I am going to help you fight the wrath of the devil who comes towards you with sinister intentions. Do not be afraid for I am here to help |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 633 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 4,396 Re: DSL Connected but unable to browse
sorry about the double post but i've just had another thought too. I am not sure if anyone else has mentioned this afore but maybe its absolutely nothing to do with the modem and maybe the fault... |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 4,396 Re: DSL Connected but unable to browse
It doesn't look that way. When you go to attach the PC to the router and you access the routers home page does it give you any indication as to what the PC name is or the MAC address of your network... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 22nd, 2007 |
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| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,102 Re: Tecra 8100 POST Error Beeps
Hi Jim
Who makes your BIOS? Is it Award, American Megatrends Inc Etc? You should be able to establish this by looking at the screen on startup. It will tell you to press a key e.g Delete to enter... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 1,812 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration May 22nd, 2007 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 4,396 Re: DSL Connected but unable to browse
Hi
I know this might seem like a long shot but have you tried resetting the modem/router itself. I had a similar problem with my Belkin Modem/Router when I tried to establish a hard-wired connection... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 24th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 6,360 Re: My display flickers and is garbled, HELP!
this fault sounds like your graphics chip (especially as you mention the pink dots etc) i would suggest checking to see if you have the most recent directX controller, predominantly directX9... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Apr 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 683 Re: Re-installing windows
hiya... welcome to daniweb
you've got yourself in a little bit of a pickle here havent you? dont worry ist easy to get out of!!!!
What version of windows is it i.e home/professional etc. with... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Apr 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 683 Re: Re-installing windows
hiya... welcome to daniweb
you've got yourself in a little bit of a pickle here havent you? dont worry ist easy to get out of!!!!
What version of windows is it i.e home/professional etc. with... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Apr 9th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 9th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 7th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,078 Re: Sudden Death?
it sounds like your motherboard is quite frankly in need of replacing. this should have been done in the first instance when you located the smell of burning coming from within it. Not only could... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 7th, 2007 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 5,656 |
