Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Jan 23rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,965 Don't know what the DIMM you found on Crucial was listed for, but here's one on e-Bay for $54. See:... |
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Jan 23rd, 2007 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 6,946 Most motherboards have onboard diagnostics. They are a series of LED's viewable on the rear of the tower and also a series of beeps. Each motherboard has it's own set of codes. Since you received... |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Aug 2nd, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 4,287 tclock.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk. The tclock.exe process will keep the clock on your computer accurate by checking it against multiple sources on the internet.... |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Aug 2nd, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,823 I think you meant to say "Dr. Watson". Go to: http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1 which is the advanced search menu for Microsoft. In the FOR: window, type in "Dr. Watson for Windows". Then... |
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Aug 2nd, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,127 You should go to your computer's manual for help installing the SIMS. Failing that (if you don't have a manual) then try going to the manufacturer's website for assistance. Depending on the PC, there... |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Aug 2nd, 2006 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,422 I can't read the Hi-Jack files (no experience with that program), but I can offer you some help & advice. You think you have adware & spyware infections, so read what I've put below. I use several... |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Dec 4th, 2005 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,166 Windows SP1 is no longer available, however you can read all about SP1a at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx
Go to the update site to download it. |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Nov 30th, 2005 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,166 It looks to me like you have NOT ran any updates since your initial installation of Win XP.
I think I'd start there. You need to go to the Windows Update site and let Microsoft run a scan for... |
Forum: Search Engine Optimization Nov 28th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,285 Check out this link for an explanation.
http://www.google.com/psearch/remreshelp.html (http://www.google.com/psearch/remreshelp.html) |
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Nov 28th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,896 Try going to this site where you will find people dedicated to overclocking.
http://www.overclock.net/ (http://www.overclock.net/) |
Forum: Windows Software Nov 28th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,456 I think that following these instructions will allow you to change the application background color. However, depending on what color you choose, you may also have to select a new font color. The... |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Nov 28th, 2005 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,166 I can't help you with the Hi-Jack log file, however, I can give you some info on your counter.exe virus. Here it is from Symantac's site:
This risk can be detected only by Symantec products... |
Forum: Community Introductions Nov 28th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,136 Welcome! Glad to have you! I've always wanted to visit Australia but I could never find the money. You're so far away. |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 23rd, 2005 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,002 Check to make sure the hard drive cables are correctly orientated and pushed in all the way. Then, set the BIOS to boot from Drive C:/ if that is your hard drive. |
Forum: Storage Nov 23rd, 2005 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 6,906 Sorry, been gone for a few days. For the Dell Dimension 2350, go to this site for a complete list of your Diagnostic Codes (lights, beeps, etc.)
... |
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Nov 23rd, 2005 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 5,388 I stand corrected - my mistake. I did some more homework after reading chrisbliss18's comments above. He is correct. ATI states that an adapter may be used on the DVI output to connect to an analog... |
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Nov 17th, 2005 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,478 Here's what I was referring to and it comes from Intel: http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-001614.htm
ProcessorsCan Intel(R) Processors Be... |
Forum: Storage Nov 17th, 2005 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 6,906 OK. If the PC is a Dell as your monitor suggests, then you probably have 4 LED's on the back of the processor cabinet. (In my Dell, if A & B are yellow, and C & D are green, then it says the "memory... |
Forum: Storage Nov 17th, 2005 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 6,906 What made you think the RAM modules were bad? How did you determine that?
What operating system are you using?
When you installed the 2nd HD, and got it working, did you stay on the PC and... |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 17th, 2005 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,002 If you changed the motherboard, you also changed the BIOS along with it (it's part of the MB). If your boot up is not recognizing CD-ROM drives and such, you need to start there. During initial... |
Forum: PCI and Add-In Cards Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,302 Another thing you might try is removing the current driver through the control panel. Go to the sound card and remove the driver. Then reboot your computer and let the operating system find the... |
Forum: PCI and Add-In Cards Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,302 Here are a few sources. Some require you to sign up and join to use them. Try the second one first.
http://www.driverguide.com/
http://www.driverzone.com/ |
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,409 Try this tip from Kim Komando:
Those little red Xs
Q. What are those little white boxes with the red Xs in the center? They look like you should click them to go somewhere. NOT! NOBODY... |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,245 Strange that the same problem exists on two separate but identical units. Have you tried to power up using the AC adapter instead of the battery pack? |
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,863 If you can boot up in the safe mode and the PC works, the power supply is not suspect. I'd finish up cleaning up the adware/spyware/and or virus's first using the safe mode. Then try to boot up... |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,002 After reading this post, I really believe you. Why were you inside the computer "messing with the pins" in the first place? After all you have done, if the computer is still able to boot up, you... |
Forum: USB Devices and other Peripherals Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 11,582 Take a look at this thread and see if it helps you any.
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread34350.html |
Forum: Windows Software Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,332 Try this:
Document ID:2002110514573236
Last Modified:09/01/2004
Alert: "NIS (or NPF) has detected...Invalid Source IP Address . . ." after installation |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 3,937 When I read your first post, I was thinking that perhaps a cooling fan inside might be bad and making that noise. Depending on the processor, fans can be in the power supply, in the case, and on the... |
Forum: Community Introductions Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,270 Welcome to Daniweb from New Mexico, USA. While you're "learning", we ask that you consider sharing your knowledge by replying to any posts in your area of expertise, of which you may have some... |
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 12,397 Sounds like it's not answering. Perhaps it's disconnected from your network (powered down, LAN disconnected physically, modem failure, etc.)
FYI - This covers using winchat.exe... |
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 14,866 FYI, we don't like foul language on this site. Use it and you won't get much help.
Try going to http://support.microsoft.com/. Select your operating system from the left side bar. When on the... |
Forum: Networking Hardware Configuration Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,513 I'm assuming you are referring to the BT Voyager 2000 Wireless ADSL Router which is basically an ADSL modem. I'm also assuming that you are located in the UK. I don't know if you are using AOL,... |
Forum: Storage Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 6,906 A yellow monitor light indicates the monitor is NOT powered up, it is in standby waiting for the PC to tell it to turn on. I don't think your RAM is faulty. First try manually turning the monitor... |
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,598 To answer your initial question the card you mention here should be fine.
But...As I said .
Operating systems are continuously being upgraded. With that come games with more graphics demand.... |
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 9,168 To answer the last question first, YES! CRT monitors are just like light bulbs (as are most electronic devices) and just because they were working when you turned them off, does not guarantee that... |
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Nov 15th, 2005 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,680 As I said before, if 800 x 600 is what you use, why worry? And, find out what the NATIVE RESOLUTION is on your monitor and use that (unless it's 640 x 480). Your monitor just doesn't like that lower... |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 13th, 2005 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,619 During your initial boot-up, most computers tell you which key to hit to access the "setup" which is the BIOS setup. Look either at your screen (closely) and read the fine print during bootup, or if... |
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Nov 12th, 2005 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,619 Well, I'm not a gamer, so I'm not familiar with WoW. But a quick look on the www. discloses that there is a new version available. Below I have posted the description of it. Also, there is a forum... |
Forum: Geeks' Lounge Nov 11th, 2005 |
| Replies: 68 Views: 16,147 You know, I only saw this thread today. I don't usually visit the Geeks Lounge. Rather, I look at "todays posts" and "unanswered posts" on a regular basis. Did you put this in your newsletters?
... |