Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge  Sep 16th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 731 Re: Computer repair
One of the best things to do would be build your own computer, or fool around with an older one that you don't have to worry about breaking.
Experience is a really big thing, but in the corporate... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Sep 16th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,135 Re: Needware
What the heck was I thinking? Ohh yea, thats when this program was actually decent (for the first 2 days it was out). If you are looking for free protection, I'd use AVG Free and regularly update/run... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Aug 3rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 6,640 Re: Computer engineer
I think the computer engineer / IT person is a commonly confused career path.
All things considered, IT is better :P |
| Forum: Post your Resume Mar 17th, 2007 |
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| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,005 Re: Dell Computers
Try downloading the driver from a hard line connection (ethernet cable). Sometimes downloads can become corrupted when using wireless devices. Try plugging into the network and redownloading.
They... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,365 Re: windows xp only will boot in safe mode
What do you mean partition method?
It sounds like you should do a complete clean install. Restore disks are always messy. You want to format the disk (not quick format) prior to installing the OS.... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 702 Re: Help On Internet Explorer 6
A simple add-on should do the trick. Try one of these:
http://internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com/?ttreng=1&ttrkey=internet+filter
This one is free:
http://www.k9webprotection.com/
They... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 683 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 5,650 |
| Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 3,593 Re: Cannot find server (IE and Firefox)
You could very well have some spyware issues. I have so ideas that may help. Send me a PM with questions.
First you want to start your computer in safe mode (I say that a lot ).
Repeatedly strike... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,832 Re: HELP!! i have the facebook aim virus
First you want to start your computer in safe mode (I say that a lot :D).
Repeatedly strike the f8 key while your computer is booting up and select "Safe mode with networking"
Once Safe mode loads,... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,660 |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,660 Re: Spyware problems
First you should boot into safe mode:
1) Repeatedly strike the f8 key as the computer is starting
2) Select "Safe Mode with Networking"
-Head to: http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
(in... |
| Forum: Network Security Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 5,109 Re: Cannot access internet through wireless
It is normal for your IP address and default gateway to be different!
From what you described I am almost positive that your firewall settings are causing the problem. I'd make sure that both your... |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 779 Re: purpled desk top
The monitor itself is purple?
Try hooking up a different monitor to the computer to test if your monitor is bad. The monitor may not actually be bad, it may just need to be reconnected to your video... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,742 Re: IE not working
It sounds to me like you have a spyware issue! Try logging into your computer via safe mode to see if IE works. To log into safe mode:
1)Repeatedly hit the f8 key while your computer is booting... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,591 |
| Forum: Website Reviews Mar 17th, 2007 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 1,919 Re: I need some harsh criticism
Its not cheap its froogle :P.
I would say that the banner at the top needs improvement. It should be more sharp. Same with the menu. Something that may help would be to relocate your links at the... |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Nov 24th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 978 Re: William
How do you know the internal fan comes on? Are you just hearing a noise whenever you try to use the internet? That noise could be your hard drive spinning. If it is, you may need to:
-Defragment... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Nov 24th, 2006 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,045 Re: Critical system errors in taskbar
Start your system in safe mode (repeatedly press f8 on bootup). Run an antispyware program like spybot or adaware. Remove any problems. See if that helps |
| Forum: Windows Software Oct 31st, 2006 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,295 |
| Forum: Advertising Sales Strategies Oct 31st, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,292 Re: Is Advertising worthwhile for me?
I can tell you that the only way you are going to start to make money from advertising is starting. I would recommend just trying something (like Adsense). If it doesn't work then you can learn from... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Oct 31st, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,690 |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 31st, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,041 Re: Inspiron 5100 OVERHEATS
I'm not sure if I understand your issue but I doubt that changing your hard drive or upgrading your ram would cause it to overheat. Make sure your system fan is spinning. You may also want to buy a... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Oct 13th, 2006 |
| Replies: 20 Views: 27,387 Re: PayPal Money Market Fund
I agree! There are money market accounts available online that do offer protection! Some ARE FDIC insured! Here's one I just found:
https://www.amtrustdirect.com/Application/MMWiz.aspx
This IS FDIC... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Oct 13th, 2006 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,005 Big Ma Belle!
Hey everyone, its been a while but have you heard of the new merger:
BellSouth Corp. and AT&T Inc. AT&T is proposing to buyout BellSouth, this is the exact same thing that happened YEARS ago. If my... |
| Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Apr 17th, 2006 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 4,135 |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Apr 17th, 2006 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,599 Re: Google Gmail for Domains - beta tester
There are some very useful applications. Although it may be a poor idea for a company, it is a great idea for a small organization. I'm talking about like an after school club, or a fraternity or... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Apr 17th, 2006 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,558 Re: how to program?
Your best bet, since you seem to not really know much about it, would be to take an intro to programming class. Maybe something like Intro to C or Visual Basic. They tend to explain the basic... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 17th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 5,653 Re: Dell Inspiron 4150 Problems
Your motherboard could very well be bad. Your data is probably still recoverable, but you would need to take your hard drive out and hook it up as a secondary to a computer. Doing this would also... |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Apr 10th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,488 |
| Forum: IT Professionals' Lounge Apr 8th, 2006 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,488 Re: Hi desperate help needed.
You want to know who hosts his website, not his specific ISP. Enter the domain name (for example www.google.com) into this site: http://www.hcidata.co.uk/host2ip.htm. Then go to this site and lookup... |
| Forum: OS X Apr 8th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,380 |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Apr 8th, 2006 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 3,350 Re: HELP - Boot Loop
Put it as the secondary drive on another computer and recover the data that way. That way it will be safe to format. Also, your motherboard may have gone bad. In which case, you would need a new one.... |
| Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 805 Re: Upgrade or Wait?
Windows Vista will be 64-bit ONLY. This means that whatever motherboard you want to get should have that option, your processor should follow suit and be 64-bit. The other things don't matter as... |
| Forum: PHP Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,411 Re: What is a good tool/software for web designing
Dreamweaver is your best bet, take a class on it, or use the tutorials. Dreamweaver mx 2004 is not that difficult, it just takes a little effort. Front page is okay, but I don't like it. Dreamweaver... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,805 Re: Help! Computer Booting Issues
Try it with only one video card. It might be conflicting which to start up to for some reason. Do you have on board video as well? It may have defaulted to that. |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,050 Re: Dead Presario 18XL4
Your power adapter is probably dead, try finding someone with the same adapter or go buy a new one that is compatible. If it is not the adapter, the power connection to your motherboard may have... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,737 |
| Forum: Domain Names for Sale Apr 5th, 2006 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,661 |
