Sounds like a nasty virus or data corruption to me, but I'm not a software expert. Is safe mode when you hit F8 on startup? Because I know that there's a way to boot to last known good configuration...

Oh. I see.

Vista or skinned XP?

And if you want it to come up in the post, the code is www.yoururlhere.com

Yeah I'll think about that. Thanks :) I'll probably be getting the Antec Tricool 120mm LED fan (I'm currently running an Antec Tricool anyway) and I'll keep my current fan, so if the LED one isn't...

Hey all. I'm thinking of modding my case, but I have a problem: easily the site with the greatest choice (and the nicest interface) I have found is this: www.crazypc.com (http://www.crazypc.com). It...

It's amazing how somebody could do that... Just taking out 32 people for no good reason is, quite frankly, stupid and quite disgusting.

As for his "theatrical" anger, I think he was styling...

I have no idea what that is lol, but if that doesn't work, you could try hooking that HDD up to a different computer and copying the file over from a different computer running the same OS and...

[EDIT]: Sorry, fixed it: just had to quit everything else, like AVG and ZoneAlarm. Don't bother replying lol.

Hi all. I recently started using WindowBlinds, and everything was working beautifully,...

Ah nvm, it works now for some reason :S

Thanks though. If it stops working, I'll try that ;)

Hey all. I recently bought myself a nice set of Point of View headphones. I installed all the drivers and stuff, and at first they worked fine, but after a reboot they started acting really...

It's skinned XP. Got the skin off www.deviantart.com (http://www.deviantart.com). Ace skin.



Nah, I just used uxthemepatcher and DL'ed the skin. Now I'm using eminence with windowblinds (if you...

Thanks for the link, and I forgot to attach the pics :P

Here they are:

Here's my re-skinned and, if I say so myself, rather sexy desktop.

And where do you get those programs that put a weather forecast thingy on your desktop? Could someone drop me a link to a good...

Try telling him he's a perv and to mind his own business?

If that doesn't work, try using Adaware and scan your rig with various antivirus programs. Also, whenever you're using Windows Live, use...

Only way I know of to disable onboard video is to use a GFX card.

Hey all. I recently started having LAN parties at my house, and they are ace. The first one I had was very small, just me and 2 mates, but now I'm thinking of having closer to 5 people. So I need...

I had the same problem, right pain in the ****. What really annoyed me was there wasn't a pound sign, but there were signs no-one could possibly want to use, ever! Apart from those people who make...

Of course it is true that an old game may not allow you to set it ot a widescreen resolution, but I would certainly not say that it stops me playing. It just makes it look slightly stretched....

Yeah it sounds to me like zerbol's right. I guess you could also try using a different monitor and bringing the resolution down to your monitor's native resolution, then switch back.

Here's mine. Running WinXP Home.

I've been looking at these...

Well if nothing else it looks to me that you could use this to squeeze an upgrade out of your parents :P Not that your rig reallyneeds it lol.

Those new 8800GTX's are meant to be amazing, and ATI...

That's just out of order: your parents take the PC while you're out, and the "professional" manages to screw up your rig.

I don't know a lot about data recovery. Try plugging it into a different...

Hi everyone. My speakers are really showing their age: a set of 5.1's, about 5 years old. They crackle at loud noises (regardless of the volume they're set on), I need to crawl under my desk to...

I wouldn't count on it, mate. Have you ever heard the term 'dead on arrival' applied to hardware? My mobo has at least 2 small problems, but they're so minor I'm not going to take the whole PC apart...

Pretty good rig there mate :)

I'm not sure how to do this, I'm happy to have my games slightly stretched... Try changing your monitor resolution when you play, if you can... Sorry I can't help you...

Are you sure your network card isn't dead?

Thanks for the advice :) Sorry I took a while to post, was on holiday.

Yeah, I've looked at a couple companies, yet to phone up and check. I'll ask at some record stores :)

As for your last...

It sounds like something's not connected, burned out etc so the PC doesn't want to start up - when I forgot to connect the power to my GFX card, it didn't fry or anything, just beeped. But the only...

To use on decks. So, any ideas? Apart from buying CD decks.

Hey all. Not sure if this is really the place to post this, but I thought all you techies may have some knowledge about this:

Is there a service that will cut MP3 files, CD's, etc. to vinyls? I...

There's a sort of interface (I think it has the word pear in the title, but not sure) that lets you stick OS X on a PC. But it's probably easier (and maybe more stable) if you buy a mac and install...

[EDIT]: This is written as if I'm talking to your brother.

Mate, I really wouldn't bother with DVD's: all you need is an internet connection, maybe a couple computer mags (jbennet's book might...

Hmmm... I wouldn't say most people...

If I were you I'd go to a reliable repair shop - they might be able to recover it. But then again, I don't know much about HDD data loss...

Thanks mate. :)

More diverse range than I thought. I'm from London, UK.

So you're from Holland, Niek? I'm technically Dutch, a lot of family there, but don't speak it :P

Well I can swear in Dutch... Quite a...

What exactly does the bit refer to, in terms of '64 bit OS' '32 bit OS' etc. If possible, tell me in tech speak and then simply explain it and what difference it makes to me, as I find that's a good...

Well right now the only bit of Vista that sounds really interesting (apart from the slick interface ;)) is the fact that your GFX drivers etc. can be run outside the kernel, so if they screw up then...

Try putting the OS install disc in, I'm pretty sure (though not positive) it gives you the option of a reformat.