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Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jul 30th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By humbll
This was being caused by a program (MSI Live) which came wit the Vid card... Uninstalled it and no more message.. Thanks for the answer :)
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jul 30th, 2008
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By humbll
Hi,

A video clip IS a compressed file. It will usually not compress any further using the zip programs. You will have to reduce the resolution, or convert it to a more compact format.. seethe...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jul 30th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By humbll
Newly built computer, Windows XP Home Edition installed.

Graphics Card is: MSI GeForce 7300LE Graphics Card with TurboCache Technology
GEFORCE 7300LE PCIE 256MB VISTA VGA DVI TV OUT NVIDIA...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 21st, 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By humbll
Finish this sentence for me:

I took out the new DDR2 memory and replaced it with the old memory and my computer....


A. (Does the same thing)

B. (Works just fine now)

C. (Went up in a...
Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Mar 19th, 2008
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By humbll
it varies..

here are the dimensions for a Supermicro Full Tower I have:

Dimensions: 17.3" Height x 8.3" Width x 26.4" Depth

And this is an Intel Full Tower:

Dimensions: 17.8"...
Forum: Storage Mar 13th, 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2,645
Posted By humbll
if the ide channels are built into the motherboard then go get the drivers for the motherboard manufacturers website and reinstall them.. see if that helps. if it a controller card plugged in to the...
Forum: PCI and Add-In Cards Mar 13th, 2008
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By humbll
try installing the drivers for it. Just because windows thinks it is up to date does not mean it actually is. with the computer being 7 yrs old and SATA is newer than that (2002 or 2003 i think), i...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 13th, 2008
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By humbll
Check the fan on the power supply, also the CPU fans and make sure there isn't alot of dust inside.

If there isn't a failed fan causing an overheat situation the next thing I would do is do...
Forum: Web Browsers Mar 13th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 2,102
Posted By humbll
Check one of the links inside the favorites FOLDER to see if it IS actually a link. When you hover the mouse over it or right click it and click on properties you should see a URL to the website it...
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 2,365
Posted By humbll
Since you tried the recovery disk and the system does not continue after inspecting the configuration, combined with the battery light flashing from orange to green, it tells me there is an...
Forum: Storage Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By humbll
Ok, you should just be able to plug in the hard drive to the same cable. Set the jumper on the hard drive to master and the cdrom jumper to slave. Boot up and report what you see happen.

If you...
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By humbll
it is likely a video card problem then.
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By humbll
So you see 3 versions of the desktop, one on top of the other?

Is it the same when 1st booting up? Do you see 3 versions of the POST screen or does this just happen when the OS loads?
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By humbll
First try getting a new battery for the motherboard. Be careful to get the right one to avoid injury to you or damage to the system. If this fails the motherboard is likely dead.

We will discuss...
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By humbll
This document should answer your question:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=YAST-3JWKJX
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 2,365
Posted By humbll
Hmm, try going into the BIOS and resetting to default all settings then save and exit. Reboot and report..
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By humbll
The problem you describe is a known issue on many Dell systems. Here is a link to a document which should enlighten you:

http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/06/19/17774.aspx

You should...
Forum: Web Browsers Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 2,102
Posted By humbll
Look for a folder on the hard drive:

c:\documents and settings\%user%\favorites

the %user% is your login name. Does the file exist?

Are there any links inside of it?
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By humbll
You won't be able to install it over XP since it is not upgradeable to a server-class OS. You could do a dual boot if you want to keep XP. The easiest way is to do a quick format of the hard drive...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By humbll
Well it sounds as though your computer was infected with something or hacked. Try booting into safe mode and see if it will come up. I assume you are on a campus network?

What operating system...
Forum: Storage Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By humbll
Have you tried unplugging the cable from the dvd burner and plugging it into the hard drive by itself?

Is the cdrom being recognized outside the bios? after post i mean..
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 12th, 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By humbll
In that case it is almost certainly going to be a heat or physically stressed motherboard. Before replacing it, you should get a level and check the surface it will be screwed to to make certain it...
Forum: Storage Mar 11th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By humbll
Yes, let me know. You MAY have to do it in this order:

1. Quick format the drive (assuming 1 partition, otherwise delete ALL partitions and create 1 big one and then full format).

2. Use...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 11th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 4,260
Posted By humbll
Another thing may be the memory is incompatible with that board. Since all you replaced was the motherboard, the old memory you put in the new motherboard may not be compatible. In any case, the...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 11th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 4,260
Posted By humbll
Also, ,who makes the BIOS on that board? Look for the name as soon as the computer comes on, most common is Award, AMI, and Phoenix..
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 11th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 4,260
Posted By humbll
Step 1: Remove or disconnect all components from the system: Unplug all PCI cards except video ( modem, network, sound, etc), Unplug the cables that connect the floppy, hard drive(s) and cdrom(s) to...
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Mar 11th, 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 20,209
Posted By humbll
Check the BIOS settings, since you see video before POST someone may have fooled around in the BIOS and screwed stuff up. Try going in and reset to default.. let me know how it does afterward
Forum: Network Security Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By humbll
Click START---->Help----->Invite a friend (remote assistance.

Follow Instructions.
Forum: eCommerce Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By humbll
I can set this up for you. Message me and we can discuss it together.
Forum: eCommerce Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By humbll
Hi,

If you still need help with these issues, message me and we can discuss them together.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
Posted By humbll
Try reinstalling internet explorer. download IE 7 from microsoft's website and install it..
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By humbll
Well, it might be that the power supply is failing. Another thing I have seen in cases like this is the motherboard has a hairline fracture(s) in it somewhere from screws being overly tightened or...
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 2,343
Posted By humbll
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By humbll
You wet it and washed it with soap is what you're saying?
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By humbll
It is a possibility..
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Mar 8th, 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By humbll
If you post the specs of the components you mention, as well as your upper price limit it will help out... What processor is it? Pentium 4, AMD? What form factor ATX, Micro ATX? Is the video card one...
Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Mar 7th, 2008
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By humbll
intel...tyan...supermicro...
Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Mar 7th, 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By humbll
you are saying that you changed components of the computer right? If so, you should install the drivers for the new components and erase the old components from the system. Alternatively, you may...
Forum: Storage Mar 7th, 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By humbll
Sure you can encrypt the drive then delete the partition and/or reformat it. Use truecrypt (http://www.truecrypt.org/) to encrypt the entire drive (use a decent password with characters, uppercase...
Forum: Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Mar 7th, 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By humbll
what operating system are you using? do you have msn messenger installed?
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