http://www.daniweb.com/forums en-US Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:50:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/myimages/misc/rss.jpg http://www.daniweb.com/forums http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136654.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:39:04 GMT Hi, I have a problem I need advise for. MY computer was turning itself off. This problem started out a couple of times a day and then escalated to every 10 minutes. The computer did not restart itself. I replaced the power supply and this seemed to fix the problem but the next day the computer now... Hi, I have a problem I need advise for. MY computer was turning itself off. This problem started out a couple of times a day and then escalated to every 10 minutes. The computer did not restart itself. I replaced the power supply and this seemed to fix the problem but the next day the computer now reboots randomly. At present it is every few hours. Not sure where to start with sorting this out. Any ideas would be great
Thanks Desley ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines des888 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136654.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136591.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:43:49 GMT I have a Compaq Presario 501NR that I bought from Best Buy in March of 2007. We went on a trip to New Orleans a couple of days ago and when I went to plugged it in at the Hilton, it would not power on. The battery has been bad, but the power cord usually turns it on fine. I have never had any... I have a Compaq Presario 501NR that I bought from Best Buy in March of 2007. We went on a trip to New Orleans a couple of days ago and when I went to plugged it in at the Hilton, it would not power on. The battery has been bad, but the power cord usually turns it on fine. I have never had any problems with this laptop. I tried a new universal cord from Office Depot, but nothing still. The light comes on that shows the battery is still charging, but the on switch will do nothing. PLEASE HELP !!! ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines us4cityfolks http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136591.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136573.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:20:45 GMT I have an hp pavilion zv6000. When I turn it on the hp screen comes up for a few seconds then a black screen comes up with a flashing cursor at the top left. The computer stays on but doesn't repond to anything. The bios menu works with F10 at the hp screen, I tried to do the hdd self-test but it gets stuck at 10% and won't finish. Any ideas? ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines capnkiki01 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136573.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136481.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:06:21 GMT Hello , I did something stupid and made a partitiion active and now it wont reboot (it says bootmgr missing) - Is there a way i can revert the partition back to its original state . Thanks neil Hello ,
I did something stupid and made a partitiion active and now it wont reboot (it says bootmgr missing) - Is there a way i can revert the partition back to its original state .

Thanks
neil ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines neilo19 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136481.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136412.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:59:31 GMT This is my first post, I hope I'm in the right spot. Here is my deal:
1.- Got a hold of an HP Pavilion a642n which was already abandoned by the owner as unfixable and replaced by a new DELL.
2.- Plugged it on and it purred on past the Windows XP HOME EDITION banner, went into Checkdisk and proceeded to record numerous bad allocations, fast job and just as fast it quit! Just went black until I turned off.
3.-Like a nut, eager to put apart my new toy, I didn't hesitate, I tored into that case, disassemble the HDD and plugged it into my VISTA Comp. Surprise! It did the same thing, it went into Checkdisk only this time Checkdisk fixed all problems and it booted! HalleluYah!
4.- Perhaps I sang victory too soon for when I plugged the drive back into the HP computer it no longer booted, but, then I realized that I had the option to press F10 and let HP take care of restoring the original config and finally it booted perfectly.
5.-When it started the recovered XP HOME EDITION I began to clean up everything including the registry. I wanted to install the free AVG 8 ANTIVIRUS and it required the service pack 2. I installed the pack but I didn't installed any other updates prior to it. After Service Pack 2 installation it attempted to restar Windows. This was the first restar since the recovery.
6.- As it was supposed to restar it only shut Windows, flashed a "NO SIGNAL" error and went into a black screen but it didn't restar.
7.- Turned off comp. after a while and then on. It began reboot process flashed HP banner then a black screen then a line with a series of vertical lines, it took a while but eventually it went through the whole line of vertical lines, flashed the Windows XP logo and finally got to the Welcome and desktop.
8.-Tried to restar again. Same No Signal error. Turned Off and On and this time I pressed F10 again and recover the system a second time.
9.- This time when it finally opened Windows I just clicked to install updates. It installed 61 updates and required restar. Same situation with the NO SIGNAL error.
10,- Turned off and on and when it eventually loaded Windows after the line of vertical lines and all flashes of Windows banners and Welcome screen.
11.- This time it wanted to install updates again. I clicked to install updates. It installed 1 update: Windows Service Pack 2 and went into restar and No Signal error again.
12.-This time when it went into desktop it flashed, "your computer might be at risk, no Antivirus." I proceeded to install the Free Avg 8 and googled the 'NO SIGNAL ERROR" clicked the first link and got to your site.
13.- I connected my USB printer and printed the posts about the NO SIGNAL error. I followed all instructions to a point for the Video card is stuck and I can't get it off the PCI slot. I did pressed and made sure that the card was properly seated and checked the cable. The cable connector is missing one little prong so I plugged the comp. to a brand new monitor with the same results, so it's not the monitor's fault.
14.- So, I registered and now I'm posting this in hopes that somebody can figure out what should I do next to get the computer to restar on its own.
15.- I would like to check the MB but I don't know how. I'm taking an A+ CERTIFICATION course on line and I'm learning the way but I got a long ways to go. This situation with the HP computer is one of the issues I'm dealing with. I am 69 years old, a writer and believer of the WAY of Yahushua, our Savior. I'm not into religion just living this blessed life style which includes the computer world. I've been dealing with these machines since 1985 on my own and this is kind of the first time that I am seeking professional help and, blessed I am to have found your site. I want to learn the technical in and outs of the computer world in order to help out all my pauper friends who had no money or time to fix their mess up computers. It's sort like a ministry and a well needed service in my midst. Pray that you all brilliant gurus take pity on me and help me out in this endeavor.
Thanks,
thia ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines thia http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136412.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136187.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:23:01 GMT Hi guys Ohk this one I havent spent some time on yet but I can tell that this is not gonna be a good one.Ohk problem is a friend of mine has a Gigabyte mobo and is experiencing a the following when starting his machine Scanning BIOS image in Hard Drive BIOS AUTO... Hi guys
Ohk this one I havent spent some time on yet but I can tell that this is not gonna be a good one.Ohk problem is a friend of mine has a Gigabyte mobo and is experiencing a the following when starting his machine
Scanning BIOS image in Hard Drive
BIOS AUTO Recovering..................................................etc,etc etc

It just continue to search the drive but comes up with no luck.Scanned the drive for any suspicion ,no luck.Will try another Hard drive next but I doubt it will work. Is my friend screwed.what can I do next
Thanks in advance Buddies ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines sittas87 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136187.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136124.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:04:42 GMT My computer won't turn on. I tried taking out the battery but it still doesn't turn on. Someone suggested the reset button. Will this completely wipe out my computer and its programs? ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines Carroll81 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136124.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136122.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:43:17 GMT i dont know what happened to it. games that worked fine couple of days ago is now making my computer crash to a black screen and locks up. ive downloaded all the updates for windows and my graphics card (ati radeon x700 pro), i even called the ati costumer support line and they told me to download... i dont know what happened to it. games that worked fine couple of days ago is now making my computer crash to a black screen and locks up. ive downloaded all the updates for windows and my graphics card (ati radeon x700 pro), i even called the ati costumer support line and they told me to download an updated chipset. i also checked for virsues and spyware and everythings clean. what could it be? ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines italiantank12 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136122.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136099.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:46:12 GMT Hello everyone I am new to the site with what it seems to be a common error with this model. I own a Compaq Presario 2100. Its been thru a 13 month deployment in Iraq recently. Needless to say I am encountering a Boot up error. My system will not complete its boot process. I keep getting an error... Hello everyone I am new to the site with what it seems to be a common error with this model. I own a Compaq Presario 2100. Its been thru a 13 month deployment in Iraq recently. Needless to say I am encountering a Boot up error. My system will not complete its boot process. I keep getting an error message stating PXE-E61 and ends on a black screen with the message Operating System not found. Is this a hardware problem as in a bad hard drive, that I can fix by installing a new one or is it a software issue. Please help? ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines Rongresh24 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread136099.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135646.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:56:36 GMT I have a Gateway GT5032 and it won't post, it does not beep or anything!!!

Specs:

RAM: Installed: 1024 MB 400 MHz (PC3200) DDR memory (two 512 MB modules)
Expandable to: 4 GB
CPU: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 4200+

* 2.2 GHz
* 2000 MHz front side bus
* L2 cache: 512 KB x2
MOBO: Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard

Symptoms:

PC won't boot at all!

Automatically tuns on when power is connected to Power supply

The only thing connected to the mother board is the power connectors, CPU, CPU heat skin, CPU fan, and RAM. When I try to turn off the PC I have to hold the power button for 6 seconds. I tested the RAM on an other machine and it's fine.

I made it work for one day. I took it apart completely and rebuilt it with the same parts and wola! it worked!!, but next morning I powered it on and it was dead once again.

I think it all comes down to 2 things: the Mother Board or the CPU.

I need help or tips can some one explain to me why did my computer decided to work when I reseated everything and the next day it broke? and oin addition can some one give me tips or help me trouble shoot if it's something else like the BIOS?? ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines jose456891 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135646.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135639.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:44:41 GMT I just bought a new machine to make into a media center but when I connect the cd drive to the power and the IDE cable ( When connected just to the power it is fine ) it wont work it wont get powered. The drive is a Phillips CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Model #:SPD2850BM/17 and the motherboard is an... I just bought a new machine to make into a media center but when I connect the cd drive to the power and the IDE cable ( When connected just to the power it is fine ) it wont work it wont get powered. The drive is a Phillips CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Model #:SPD2850BM/17 and the motherboard is an EliteGroup Geforce6100 PM MicroATX board. The Power supply is the standard one that came with the case a 400w psu, the case is a Linkworld Black body/ Silver strip Steel 6280-01 Micro ATX Media Center. Any ideas on what could be the problem.

Also any place that has a good guide to getting the bios setup and reading the addon devices.

Thanks ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines mikeandike22 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135639.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135596.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:05:19 GMT Well guys, long story short. Very old laptop, Toshiba Satellite 2400 with intel pentium4 with XP Pro. About 4 years ago i gave it to my brother when it was working just fine apart frpm the CD/DVD drive which had given up but i gave it to him as he was startin Uni and wanted a laptop to work. So... Well guys, long story short.

Very old laptop, Toshiba Satellite 2400 with intel pentium4 with XP Pro. About 4 years ago i gave it to my brother when it was working just fine apart frpm the CD/DVD drive which had given up but i gave it to him as he was startin Uni and wanted a laptop to work. So being the big brother i gave him mine. Now he finished uni, got himself a new vaio last year, so i got the toshiba off him. And here the trouble starts. First off the screen is gone, i mean it looks like someone has stepped on it and it is cracked from inside, u could see the cracks but cant feel em on touching it. I have successfully tried to open the screen which was without disaster, now i could just go ahead and change the screen but there is another issue....it says something on the lines of disk error which i am unable to see as the screen is broken at that exact bit. Joy..isnt it, now i culd go ahead and do a repair install on this machine but did i mention that the disk drive is gone as well. so any help is most welcome. this is going to be my project for mow. also another request is if anyone has any idea where i can find cheap screen or may be they have one lying around which they are willing to donate;-p or give it to me for a reasonable price....I have all faith in you guys advice and might I add any donations are welcome.

Thanks for looking and any help guys.

Raj ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines coolraj003 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135596.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135586.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:06:44 GMT Hey Guys, I've been working on fixing my pc since last night, I goes through the post and sometimes gets to the xp splash screen, blut always black after this. I can't get into safe mode and it seems to be speeding like crazy, why i can't get into safe mode it gives me like 3 seconds to pick. I've unplugged everything but keyboard and even when I hit del to enter bios the bios screen only stays for like 5 seconds and continues to try to load windows. ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines victimless http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135586.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135430.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:19:34 GMT hi guys .. i hope yu guys have a solution for me .. my window xp OS on my c drive had a fatal error where everytimei load and get to the blue screen it restarts endlessly .. im not sure how that happened .. this happened after i restarted my comp after a antivirus software suggested it after a... hi guys .. i hope yu guys have a solution for me .. my window xp OS on my c drive had a fatal error where everytimei load and get to the blue screen it restarts endlessly .. im not sure how that happened .. this happened after i restarted my comp after a antivirus software suggested it after a scan. i think it might have removed a system file or so. anyway i was desperate so i installed another copy of win.xp OS onto another partition aka drive D .. it works okayy except it wont run some programs and let me install windows live messenger. i realised tht i had my important files on the older OS and i tried acessing them thru Cdrive>documents and setting>USERNAME and after USERname i cant acess my files on the c drive.. now im really desperate for any way to acessing them .. anyways etc other programs perhaps if possible.

so my OS on c drive does not load at the beggining but it still has the files in there because i checked .. is there a way tht i can get those files onto my new OS [ drive D ] so that i can back them up.. pls contact me on [snip]snipped[/snip] to help me with this problem.. thank you ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines trungskiies http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135430.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135384.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:06:34 GMT Hey all, aight well this is a first for me and just to let everyone know i'm not computer savye at all. I know enough to run my computer and that's pretty much it so if you reply make sure to dumb it down for me thanks.
So here's the prob, just recently i bought a ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT w/ a 500W power supply. After installation i've been having difficulties w/ games such as Bioshock and esp. Assassin's creed freezing up during game play. I have downloaded Speedfan and it says that the computer is running somewhere around like 35-40C w/out a fan and when i play i make sure to put a desk fan blowing on it to keep it cool. So i don't think it has a problem overheating. I believe that i have the latest driver upgrade for my graphics card (Catalyst 8.6). I have tried doing some other stuff like disabling programs and everything when i play the games but doesn't seem to do the trick. Uhh any helpful advice will be appreciated and once again can you make sure to explain yourself as if you were speaking to a kid thanks.

Computer Specs:
Microsoft XP Professional SP3
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.40 GHz
(not sure if it really makes a difference or not but this doesn't meet the requirments of assassin's creed (got it as a gift) which you need a intel core 2 duo 2.2 GHz which might add to the prob. of it freezing don't know but doesn't explain why other games freeze up seeing how the system requirements are meet)
1.00 GB of RAM


Well if you need any other info let me know and i'll see if i can find it. ]]> Troubleshooting Dead Machines tbradsh1 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread135384.html