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Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 6th, 2008
Replies: 15
Views: 1,523
Posted By Darvus
If you're referring to the "Adware Alert" program, you just need to uninstall the program from the Control Panel, "Add/Remove Programs".

Is the program causing conflicts or errors? If not, I doubt...
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Jan 4th, 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 8,009
Posted By Darvus
Although I agree it sounds like a loose connection, I couldn't find anything loose at all. Nothing burnt, nothing cracked (that I could see), and nothing out of the ordinary. As for integrated vs...
Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 3rd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
Glad we could be of help, Thor. Again, sorry about the thread hijacks, but hopefully you were able to get some useful information from it.

I'm glad you finally got someone who knew what they were...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 3rd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Good man! :)

Just remember to check back with us as to how it goes! Also, don't forget to mark this thread as "solved" once you're sure it is.

Happy I could help.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 3rd, 2008
Replies: 15
Views: 1,523
Posted By Darvus
@gerbil - WHOAH...one thing at a time!

You're right about chkdsk, the only thing is, the /f switch won't work while Windows is loaded. If you try it with the /f switch, it will tell you it can't...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 3rd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
I actually have had a problem with a power supply that "tested" as working with a normal tester. It turned on, fan was quiet, etc. The problem was, the computer kept restarting. It did that at the...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
If it's under warranty, you don't have to buy a new anything. Just tell them yours doesn't work right, and they should send you a new one, no? Even the power supply is under warranty, so take...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
O.o

You failed to mention that as well...

/me bangs head on desk.
Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
My brain hurts...thanks, DarlingNikki...

@Thor - not sure how it happened, or who started it, but sorry for the thread hijacking.

Good luck!
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
You hope it's the graphics card? Wow...you want me to be wrong that badly? :p

You do realize that a new video card is more expensive than a power supply, right?

Well, either way, I hope the...
Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
Aye, I'll second that.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Keep in mind that all the data there is outdated. I don't know how old your system is, but that thread was last posted to in October of 2006.

Between the kinds of errors, the seemingly random...
Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
License agreement, page 1, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (retail)

"1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer, such...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Question:


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Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
That's funny, because my impression was that the EULA specifically stated you can only use any copy of their operating system on ONE computer. If you move it, you have to remove it from the old...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Ok, it seems the haspnt service has to do with a hardware key generally required for high-end development programs like Auto-CAD (also an Autodesk product). If you have to use one of these for Maya,...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Ok, the w32time event is, as I suspected, network related. I've gotten errors like that randomly when my internet was acting up. Other times, it didn't appear to have a cause, but it was usually an...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Ok, you had neglected to mention that earlier. I assume he knows what he's doing, but I don't know what kind of tester he used. If it was just a standard tester (usually has a green LED to indicate...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
That's a good point, hughv, but I believe I covered this earlier...



The cheap ones simply don't give enough information unless you know how to use a voltmeter with it. Some of them will tell...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Ok, I'm going to assume that I simply don't know the whole story and that your replacing the hard drive was necessary for reasons not posted here.

I'd still like to know why you're hesitating on...
Forum: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Jan 2nd, 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 15,365
Posted By Darvus
Just to be clear...wasn't that what I said 2 weeks ago? :p



Good luck, Thor! Avoid salesman stupidity...order ONLINE! :)
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 31st, 2007
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
I really don't see anything out of the ordinary. I see no reason to believe it's malware related. If, by chance, it's viral, it might not show there. Honestly, I still think you need to replace that...
Forum: Web Browsers Dec 26th, 2007
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By Darvus
All the more reason to stop those damn ads!!!!!! No ad should EVER take up that much processing power. I've got an AMD Athlon XP 3200+, which runs at 2.19GHz (not much faster than what you have) and...
Forum: Web Browsers Dec 24th, 2007
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By Darvus
So, you mean AVG 7.5 Internet Security suite with antispyware and firewall? Or do you mean AVG Free antivirus? What else do you have running? You really should have an antispyware program installed...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 24th, 2007
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By Darvus
I wouldn't think video...the drivers wouldn't have kicked in yet by that point. It's sounding like a hardware failure...but which component...that's difficult to say.

You can boot from the XP CD,...
Forum: Web Browsers Dec 24th, 2007
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By Darvus
Either you're running a Pentium Pro or something's wrong. I'm inclined to think the latter.

Pick up NoScript for Firefox. It's a very popular tool, so it should be easy to find on the extensions...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 23rd, 2007
Replies: 19
Views: 3,394
Posted By Darvus
Ok, thanks. That's what I needed to know.

I'll see if I can come up with any thing else. I'm sure one of us can get this solved for you...

Have you checked the "Error Console" under Tools?...
Forum: Monitors, Displays and Video Cards Dec 23rd, 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 8,009
Posted By Darvus
Oh, man...you're kidding...nothing? No suggestions, hints, thoughts, or anything?

Crap.

Well, as of right now, the screen hasn't gone out again, so I'm going to assume this is "resolved" for...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 23rd, 2007
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
220V...or 220W? You may already know this, but for the benefit of those who don't: If you're outside the US, then yeah, you likely use the 220V. That's what they all use because that's the current...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 23rd, 2007
Replies: 45
Views: 4,955
Posted By Darvus
Considering that Maya is a 3D rendering suite, that puts a lot of stress on the processor and graphics card. That means draining more power. If the power supply isn't putting out enough, it's going...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 23rd, 2007
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By Darvus
Hey, no sweat. I understand. I just wanted to make sure things were progressing. I look forward to hearing how it goes once things settle down.

Have a happy holiday!
Forum: USB Devices and other Peripherals Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 1,862
Posted By Darvus
That's cool. Yeah, the voice activation is fine if you have the speakers off...I just didn't know how you had it set up. Glad you got it fixed. :)
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By Darvus
I apologize...I misspoke. I did mean, in fact, everyone.

...don't hurt me...

:p
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 7
Solved: Help , PLEASE
Views: 1,259
Posted By Darvus
I'm sorry to hear the laptop is lost. Unfortunately, motherboard problems are the death of all laptops. They're just not worth replacing.

I'm glad we could help re: the desktop. If there's...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 19
Views: 3,394
Posted By Darvus
I apologize if this sounds rude, as that's not my intent: you didn't answer my question.

What modem are you using?

The problem my client had wasn't due to specifically the router itself. The...
Forum: Web Browsers Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 10
Views: 3,485
Posted By Darvus
O.o

...

Midi...maybe I'm reading it wrong...but I don't follow. What are you talking about? Please elaborate a bit.
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By Darvus
Just wanted to check in and make sure everything's ok...

From your last post, I'll assume you've solved the problem? If so, would you mind elaborating on what you did? It might help others with a...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 7
Solved: Help , PLEASE
Views: 1,259
Posted By Darvus
KhaledBasha, did you ever get your problem resolved? If so, please let me know what happened and mark the thread as "solved" (there's a link below the last post). If not, please let me know what you...
Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Darvus
smoove, did you ever get your problem resolved? If so, please let me know what happened and mark the thread as "solved" (there's a link below the last post). If not, please let me know what you tried...
Forum: USB Devices and other Peripherals Dec 22nd, 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 1,862
Posted By Darvus
rockstar99, did you ever get your problem resolved? If so, please let me know what happened and mark the thread as "solved" (there's a link below the last post). If not, please let me know what you...
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