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| | Just got new computer. but can get it online. I have broadband motorola SB4100 cable virgin. computer has all spec required. I have been to int opt and told not to dial etc. but the computer wont connect to internet. I have done all basic tests.. cables turn off reboot. … |
| | Please forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong location I am new to the site and new to working on computers. I have a Dell Inspiron 8100 with a 1GHZ Pentium 3 processor and I'm running Windows XP Professional with a 20GB hard drive. It has an ethernt … |
| | I've had some problems with my PC lately. This latest problem really has me stumped. I have a couple of Craigslist category pages saved to my Internet Explorer favorites, and lately I've noticed that they will not always work on the first try. When I click on one of the … |
| | I am running Vista Home Premium on a Acer 7520 Turion 64x2. At home wired lan connection to a netgear router out of office using a vodafone 3g/UMTS mobile data card. Lan : Can connect to the internet , can run a number of application (financial market data) that connect … |
| | I'm going to build a new computer soon, and I want to keep the contents of my master hard drive as is. (With all programs, settings, and etc..in working order) Do I have to do anything special for the hard drive swap to the new motherboard? I've read I have … |
| | When asking the computer to do more than one task the CPU usage jumps up to 100% & slows down everything. This is particularly annoying when playing music or a video in Winamp or Media Player & then, for example, connecting to the net or even opening a 1KB document, … |
 | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn Off Indexing to Speed Up XP [/color][/size][size=2]Windows XP keeps a record of all files on the hard disk so when you do a search on the hard drive it is faster. There is a … |
| | I have an assignment to create a proposal to design a net infrastructure, provide cost estimate for the set-up, implement the approved infrastructure and provide on-going support. Can someone help me on how to get started. Just need couple hints how to get started with the layout. Had a course … |
| | OS: Windows Home Edition SP2 Suddenlink Cable Modem (USB Cable Modem 315000) A few days ago, my internet started disconnecting. It happened for a few seconds the first time, then a little longer the 2nd, then the last time for about 1 minute. All within a minute or so of … |
| | More recently, I've had the problem of the 3500 pos files in my document folder and red x on my C: drive. There's also 2 suspicious desktop icons I can't delete. I've already run AVG (which detected a dozen or so viruses/trojans) and BitDefender, but something's wrong and neither will … |
| | Hi, I am interested to have a wireless network to connect 3/4 computers from a single broadband router.Please let me know what hardware and software is required.I am thinking to connect all on Blue tooth. Thanks_Joy  |
| | Hi to all!I have a Windows XP Home SP1 OEM genuine installation and I tried to install Service Pack 2.The first time, after downloading the Service Pack, installation began but at some point gave me an error message ("Can not create a file list,a directory list" or sth like that) …  |
| | while I have 4 gb installed. Previously I had 3 gb available but now for some reason only 2 gb. I understand the 3gb limit with Vista, but how do I get the OS to recognize the 3rd gb? The BIOS of my ASUS p5b MB reports the 4gb. |
| | Hello! Bit of a strange one, the two laptops can connect to the router fine, but the Xp desktop won't. All running from wireless. The desktop can detect other networks just not this one? But the router is working fine and in range as the two laptops are picking it … |
| | I Recently Purchased A Refurbished Notebook Computer. It Had Been Updated With A Windows Server 2000 On It. Recently When I Restarted The Computer, It Stop Loading And The Icons Will Not Load Onto The The Desktop. I Am Not Able To Locate The Icons On The Screen, Nor Will …  |
| | Hello. This was my first and maybe my last build. I finally got this system to work fine. gforce 8800ultra, 4gig corsair ram. e6850 proc. It worked for a month more or less. Then it would post but wouldn't load windows. I couldn't hear my harddrive spinning. (wdraptor) so I … |
| | I have two Pcs , both have LAN card but My device ( Huwaii Router / Switch) can only support one LAN connection and one phone connetion. these both LAN and phone wires are connected to my one Pc . But i also want to connect my other pc with … |
| | Hi, I am new user of AMD64 bit for the info I also providing my system configuration which is as follows:- OS Name Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600 System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard System Model Presario V3000 System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 15 Model 72 …  |
 | My question is, Do I need to have a paging file, System Managed or custom size, and what are the advantages and dis advantages? I play alot of Quake2 on line, and I am still shooting for speed, does this affect any of this? Tower CASECOOLERMASMaster MotherBoard ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe … |
| | Hello, I've always avoided formatting marks, because I've never needed them, but I think that they might come in handy sometimes. Does any one know of a complete list of what they mean? I've searched and searched and what people call a "complete" list is usually just what a space … |
| | Hello everyone I need to pick some brains, I have a Toshiba Satellite 2400-103 laptop which I purchased approx 3 years ago. Everything with the laptop has been fine until last week. I was using my laptop in my office, packed it away and took it home. When I started … |
 | could anyone please tell me why my daughterinlaws computers modem comes up with NO VIDEO INPUT......&the modem makes a loud buzzing noise. Leonie |
| | Hi Im at a loss to a solution for my problem ..so here goes. Having played about with he registry entries for my drives, Ive suceeded in wipeing the registry entries for them :/ (attempting to boot quicker after pen drives being added and removed over a period) I now … |
 | Can anyone tell me if it is possible to print through a local printer from a Windows 2003 server enviroment? The printer I am trying to add is installed on a local machine and shared on the local network but it is not a network printer (e.g it does not …  |
| | MSI K8MM3 MB AMD Sempron 2600 512 mb mem 20gig HD (OS) Master 250gig HD (storage) Slave Sony DVDRW Single Hauppauge 150 PVR MCE PNY Gforce 5200 System works great, plays DVD's w/ Power DVD Network, MP3 playback, Divx playback.. all works outside of Media Center. In Media Center, DVD … |
| | Firstly, I'd like to express my gratitude to Crunchie and the rest of the crew here that helps solve problems for people like me. I haven't encountered a pc-help site that's been so welcoming and direct. I have a PC that I used very often until about a year ago, …  |
| | Please can you help me. I have window xp with m.s.n messenger 6.2 and skype, the question is I can speak and hear people on skype but when I am useing m.s.n messenger I cannot hear or be heard. Thank-you Peter? |
| | Hi, I am trying to install an rpm in Fedora 8. I tried installing in both the terminal and the "software installer" app in GUI. But, in both the places, it was giving the same below "Missing Dependency error": [code]error: Failed dependencies: kernel-sourcecode is needed by gds_cisco_vpn_client-2.0-11rhel4.i386[/code] whats this kernel-sourcecode … |
| | Is free bsd a good linux choice? I want to install it but I want to get a few words on what people think of it first. I have been drawn to Linux ever since I started using a linux server and now I want to try an Linux Operating … |
 | Hi there, I've tried to clean everything out numerous times, even with Panda, & the computer is still acting weird. Pls. tell me what you see in my HJT file. Thanks a ton :) Michelle ---------------------- Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:01:27 PM, on 2/23/2008 Platform: …  |
| | Can someone review my log and advise what files I would need to delete? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:57:10 PM, on 3/13/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16609) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Windows\sttray.exe … |
| | Hi Everyone Hope this is the right forum for my problem, if not perhaps you could redirect me? Whenever I attempt to burn a CD my computer totally freezes, failing to respond to CTRL+ALT+DLT, so I have to turn power off. I'm using iTunes, but have tried Windows Media Player … |
| | Well, silly as it sounds, I have to install windows 98 onto my pc because I have equipment that doesn't have a driver for XP, and I need to be able to access it, so I am now reconfiguring my pc, and a friend told me to install 98 first, … |
 | Hello, I am only 15, and I want to get into server 2003, I have created a domain with DNS and I have created users, and when the server is turned of I can still log in, so when I asked my freind he said turn of the interactive login: … |
| | Hello, I have one avi file that is damaged. I tried playing with mplayer -idx,but this only plays 1min, then the rest is not played and it stops. Is there any way to play the most rest of the movie, bit like in windows ? Thanks in advance for an … |
| | I'm supporting a user who is having a weird issue. When he opens Windows explorer, the left hand side, which usually displays the folder view, is gone. If you're having a hard time visualizing it, I've attached a screen shot of the problem. When I clicked on View>Explorer Bar, the … |
| | Hi, Im trying to install the driver for my wireless, have updated the firmware and now need to install the driver. However I get make error: makefile not found at '/lib/modules/2.6.22-3-686/source' does this mean i need to install my kernel source?? i have my kernel headers installed but can't work … |
| | can any one tell me how can i configure xp home so that in can be included in the domain, i know it wasn't design that way but can it be done some how? thanks |
| | White label 1.4GHz Duron, 2x256MB SDR (PC133) mem, XP SP2, IE7. About 3-4 days ago things went to hell. Various indications led me to overheating or memory problems. After vacuum/blowing, general cleaning, and swapping some memory around, I was able to somewhat stabilize the system enough to run the repair … |
| | I want to instal Atomic Clock Sync, I had the previous bersion and had no problem. The new vwersion I can run but cannot install. I have tried saving fist but no sign of installation wizard. I have XP Home |
 | I am running out of disk space and want to know if there is a way to use a partition software like powerquest partition magic to remove the hp recovery partition and transfer the space to my real hard drive |
| | Can anybody suggest me software name with link that could Block Porn sites ? |
 | Hi, I have C: as my main drive and D: partition for backups. Whenever I double-click on either drive at My Computer, it always says Access is Denied! I found it out the day after my brother connected a USB flash drive on the computer. I scanned my PC with … |
| | Hi and hello to everyone im new here and am quite a novice looking for help!!!! I recently installed Vista Ultimate over my old xp as i liked the look of vista, all is good apart from i have no sound at all. I have ttried installing drivers again updates … |
| | The other day, I went and bought some new ram for my PC. I went to the site [url]www.crucial.com[/url] and it said that i need either a DDR PC3200 or 2700 because either should be compatible with my motherboard. So I went out and bought one and went to go … |
| | I am getting this on start up: windows no disk exception processing message c00000135 parameters 75b6bf9c 4 75b6bf9c 75b6bf9c If I hit cancel 4 times the window closes |
| | Howdy folks, recently, a slew of Adware, Trojans, and Malware in general has left my laptop nearly useless. Google searches are being hijacked, AntiVrius software isn't working, My System Restore points have all been deleted, and all Tech Support websites have been blocked. So, I've decided just to go with … |
| | Hi, I am running two computers, both identical, Windows XP with service pack 2. No profiles other than administrator. I have four disks with Photo Shop training movies. On the disk is a copy of Quick Time version 5. On one computer everything works fine. On the other I get … |
| | Hi Guys, Just built a new system and I was really excited. I booted it up, and everything started very smoothly. Fans kicked on, lights were bright, but no picture. Monitor light went from green to orange. I shut everything down, removed and reinserted the Video Card. Hooked everything back … |
 | Right I noticed this process and TaskManager and searched it and now know it's not nice, since it's been on the system it's corrupted software unistalled things, disabled programs (hijakthis, being one of many). I can't install antivirus i had problem connecting to the net a while ago and it's … |
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