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Post the exact name and model number of your modem and router. You may need Internet connection sharing: [url]http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics[/url]

What are you formatting?

Modems have nothing to do with video input. I doubt the buzzing noise is coming from the modem. Try to explain this better-What kind of computer, what kind of internet connection, and just what device you think is a "Modem".

Seagate has a utility called Seatools which can test the drive for you. (It doesn't sound as though you did anything wrong).

In most cases you format afterward. Post all the details if you need more info.

Uninstall the CD in Device manager and reboot. It's possible the drive is dead.

This program must be run every time you want to use it. Don't bother: XP has access to several time servers and will update automatically.

This question comes up frequently. Don't delete the recovery partition. When you need it, you need it, and there isn't that much space involved. Get an external drive and move some files to it. The advantage is that this drive will also work on your next computer. Even better, install …

I've asked this elsewhere and gotten no answers: My '96 Ford Ranger has one of those remote unlock doohickeys. It still works flawlessly after 12 years. I assume it's infrared, but what provides the power?

You're in the right place. We really need to know what the blue screen says. Not the numbers so much as the text. Open Control Panel/Admin Tools/Event Viewer Look under System and Application for red marks and tell us about the ones that occur about the same time as this …

Reboot in Safe mode and try deleting.

There's a script here (#155) [url]http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm[/url] Why are you editing the registry when this option is available in Folder Options?

"I would get the same message." Which message? Run chkdsk /r Might as well defrag as well. Look in Event Viewer for red events under System and Application.

[QUOTE=Blain1983;559500]props to gerbil for actually trying to help, it was my video card that was stuffed, i just threw it out. But a big "fuck you" to Caperjack! He was quick to get on there and talk shit, there was no need to reply if you werent actually going to …

Get Winamp. Get Streamripper. Thousands and thousands and thousands of Mp3s in no time at all. No virii.

My mom is the worst! Just kidding. Let's do this slowly and a little at a time. Verify that you have changed the boot order in the BIOS. This should be CD ROM first, of course. You may have to watch for a screen that says, "Press any key to …

What kind of RAID? Does your manual say to FDISK and Format the array? Have you done so? These RAID controllers tend to suck, by the way, and you will be better off without a RAID setup, IMHO.

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If it doesn't work on two computers, there's something wrong with it. Get another one.

Start with Event viewer and look for System/Application errors. Control Panel/Admin Tools/Event Viewer Asus boards have a temp monitor program that might help.

Post all HijackThis logs in the Viruses and Spyware forum. These signs usually have a name associated with them, Include that if it's available.

You can start by looking here: [url]http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/HomeNet-ethernet.asp[/url] The XP netwqork wizard will walk you through the software, but you need to determine what hardware you're going to use. The easiest way is a router, but read the tutorial and make your own decision.

[QUOTE=sonny12;544724]can anyone help me in my new 250gb hdd seagate sata..it only detects 125gb due to bios limitation, i have a seatools to set it to its maximum capacity but dont know how to do..please help me[/QUOTE] You should start a new thread. When you do, tell us why you …

Try the Fujitsu forums: [url]http://support.fujitsu-siemens.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=20[/url]

"This unit has years and years of information in it and I really need to be able to get to it." So, that would seem to eliminate formatting. You need to get this drive out of the case to isolate the problem. Attach it to your machine via USB adapter …

Did you reinstall all the drivers? Look in device manager for yellow marks.

Try a repair install: [url]http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm[/url] Many computers had trouble with SP2, and you may find info on this at the Compaq site. If you write back, include the model number.

Almost every maker posts their manuals online or includes it on the CD that came with. If you still can't find it, post the exact model number.

This device makes the job much easier: [url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329300&CatId=470[/url] Remove the drive from the case, attach the adapter and look for the drive in My Computer or disk management. If the drive is still good, you should be able to move/copy the files.

My understanding of these external cases is that they include a controller, so the USB factor is secondary. You may be running into a controller limitation, so a USB adapter may help, or you could attach the drive directly to your PC on one of the IDE controllers to see …

There seems to be 2 factors: The reliability of the case. Metal cases cool better, and some have cooling fans. Cheap enclosures seem to fail often. Drive reliability. Lots of opinions, but I think it's a crapshoot. My WD drive has always been trouble free. I've got a Toshiba 2.5" …

I'd start by looking for an updated video driver or reinstalling the current one.

FS7600 seems to be the monitor model number. What's the model number of the computer? You should try a repair install: [url]http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm[/url]

Post ipconfig /all

Just create a new shortcut: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" Drag this shortcut to the start menu. Have you enabled the Quick Launch Tool Bar?

What is the exact make and model? Why do you want to do this (There may be better solutions)?

You could also post the question in a tech support forum like this one. If the solution doesn't work, tell us what adapter you have.

Try this fix from Kelly's Korner: Extract a New Copy of Msconfig.exe Open a command prompt window. Insert your XP CD into the drive and enter the following command: EXPAND -R X:\I386\MSCONFIG.EX_Z:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\BINARIES

Removal instructions are here: [url]http://www.411-spyware.com/remove-psguard[/url] "Spy Doctor" or "Spyware Doctor"? You won't get an "Open With" option with a shortcut. Select "Properties" and paste the url entry here so we can see what it says. Does Internet Explorer work?

When you opened the My Docs folder, you opened Explorer. You can also type explorer in the run box. Are you looking for Internet Explorer? It's at: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" You sound like a good candidate for a System Restore: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx[/url]

Three suggestions: Run a full AV/Spyware scan to be sure you've quarantined/Healed/Removed everything. (Use the "Immunize" feature in Spybot). Turn off System Restore, reboot and turn it back on. These files often persist in the System Restore files. If you still get the Pop Ups, post a Hijack log in …

Your IT department is the best source of this info.

If they didn't delete the data, look in C:\Documents and Settings\User Name You may find several accounts, but drill down to My Docs/My Pics in each and you may find your images. You could also use the search feature.

In Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager: See what video adapter is shown. Right-click any and all, then select "Uninstall". Reboot, and see if the correct card is detected and reinstalled. You may need to have the drivers handy to complete this step.

The cold boot problem may be a bad power supply. I wonder about the boot device priority issue. What, exactly have you set it for? If it doesn't stick, you gotta' wonder about the CMOS battery. If you can't get to Safe Mode or Last Known, you should seriously consider …

Start with the usual: Defrag, Chkdsk, virus and spyware scan. Do you get error messages? Are any other programs slow? Is your HD getting full? Is windows up to date?

Boot to Safe mode with networking and see if you can connect. I'm not convinced that a virus is your problem. Look in Control Panel/Admin Tools/Event Viewer for system/application errors. Post ipconfig /all.

There are registry cleaners that can help, like this one, which I have used many times without problems: [url]http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm[/url] A much more important consideration is why you're looking for this information.

.N2K is the auto-complete file for her profile: [url]http://filext.com/file-extension/NK2[/url] Look here for the pst file: C:\Documents and Settings\user name\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

"Getting funky" is not a technical description, even though it may be accurate. Try to be more specific. Many Dells have a diagnostic option you can access at boot. Run the HD diagnostics test. Run defrag and chkdsk.