Posts by hughv

Double check your user name and password.
This advice may help:
Go to Site manager>(Right click on your ftp host and click on) Properties>Click on "Type" tab>Find "Data connection type:" and change "Use global settings" to "Use PORT".
From: http://forums.globalscape.com/tm.aspx?m=7705

System restore is done from Applications/System Tools.
No CD needed.

C'mon now. Give us a Christmas present. Maybe you can save the next guy from the same problem. :)

Have you installed the drivers?

What is it you're trying to do?
I wouldn't expect a reboot with a system disk inserted. You should get something like, "Press any key to boot from CD".

That looks OK, but you don't need to bother with Recovery Console. Just format the drive when Windows prompts you. As he says, be sure you pick the correct partition if you have more than one.
Just foolow the Windows prompts carefully and you should have no problem.
What kind of PC is this?

"Too much shit"?
I's considerably easier to delete than to reformat. but different strokes...
A reformat and reinstall should go smoothly if done properly, so I'm concerned that you may have erred somewhere along the way. I was wondering if you had a hardware problem that led you to reformat.
Maybe open the case and look for dust bunnies, etc.
Something is making this happen and we don't know what it is.

There might be some info in event viewer.
Open Control Panel/Admin Tools/Event viewer.
Look under System and Application for red entries.

There's a series of suggestions here:
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/missinghaldll.htm
Why did you reformat? This is important.
I'd seriously consider a reinstall, but start with #4 if you want to try to fix this.

Does your laptop have a wireless card?
What model is it?
Be sure the Wireless Zero Service is started.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb878124.aspx

I'm not sure what you're asking, but this is almost certainly the wrong forum.
You're right about bandwidth and upload, but that's easy. You may need a web designer and/or database services, so post this in web design.

Could be.
Try removing everything-cards, RAM etc. to see if you get anything on the monitor.
A damaged PS could have affected the motherboard.

I would try using the recovery CD first. Are you changing the motherboard or just the CPU?
If that fails, your next choice is a new copy of XP, or switch to Linux.

It's not much harder. Use the install CD and follow the directions and you'll be fine. Most routers work right out of the box.

Yes. The setup might get a bit complicated-I think you'd have to assign a static IP to the AP, but that's an interesting exercise, and is similar to what I have done.
The router is still better because of the firewall provided by a NAT router, and I imagine the cost isn't much different.
FWIW I prefer Linksys.

What is the OS?
I've heard of this problem with Vista, but usually with a USB HD.
Try viewing the drive in Safe mode.
If you don't have any luck, review the hardware carefully for loose cables, etc.
Try connecting to another controller if possible.
It sounds as though your files are important, so it might be worth reversing the two drives, booting from the old drive and trying to access the files.
I don't really think this is an MBR problem.

Put the (4 port, wireless) router where the hub is, and connect the modem's ethernet line into the WAN or Internet port of the router. To clarify, this provides for up to 4 wired connections. In most cases you should have no problem providing a wireless signal to the DS and any subsequent laptop.
Connect the 2 existing computers to two ports on the router. This will provide DHCP service and internet to those machines.
All you have to do then is enable wireless on the router and connect the DS.
You'll find out more about Router vs. Huib here: (Security is the big advantage)
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htm

I think it's possible, but it doesn't seem to make much sense.
The biggest advantage of wireless is the lack of wires, especially when running ethernet is difficult because of distances, walls, etc.
If you have a hub, you have solved the wire problem, so get a wireless router, connect the two hubbed computers with the existing ethernet cable and set up wireless for the Nintendo.
You'll probably have to change your existing internet connection setup, but that's easy enough to do.
Wireless router issues do exist, but modern routers perform very well. Wired connections are always more reliable and faster.

Have you tried chkdsk /f?
In a run box, type the command followed by the drive letter:
chkdsk /f d: for example.

It won't hurt to try the card again. If the symptom reappears, you can assume the card or the port is bad.
Turning off the machine is one of those controversial topics that comes up often.
You can save some power that way, and some wear, but turning off and on also introduces some wear.
Check your Power options in Control Panel, and look at things like turning off the HDs and the monitor, but overall a decent computer just doesn't care that much.

In addition: Does anything appear on the monitor? Have you checked the monitor connections?

Ipconfig reads exactly as it should.
If you can't ping, something is blocking you-it could be a firewall or some setting in the router.
Have you tried a wired connection? What results? Do any computers have a fixed IP?

Are you using "ping 192.168.1.1" ?
If you don't get anywhere, reset the router to defaults and start over.
You might also try resetting the modem-just unplug the power for 10-15 seconds and reconnect, then wait for it to boot. Do this with the router unplugged. Reconnect the router after the modem boots.
Enter 192.168.1.1 in the browser address bar. Does it connect to the router? If not, reset the router to defaults.

You should be able to find a replacement battery with Google.
Try here, for instance:
http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/
"Operating system not found" means the HD has not been properly initialized. Do you get this error with the battery removed?
This could be a HD problem, or a lack of sufficient power at boot.

Run Ipconfig /all for the XP machine and post the result.
Start/Run
cmd
ipconfig /all
Access the router web page at 192.168.1.1 and verify that the XP machine is connected.

You will find this MS KB article very helpful in editing boot.ini:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022

What memory are you using?
Your system requires PC 4200 DDR2 533 Mhz, and the modules must be the same size and clock speed.

See this page for Dell's XP offers:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/winxp_inspn?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&redirect=1

What's the make and model of your computer?
Most manufacturers offer all these drivers at their sites.
If you get the ethernet driver first, you'll be able to connect and download the rest directly to your PC.

Have you tried logging on as administrator?

You might well be right. I've seen this exact scenario several times, and the power supply is a likely culprit.
"This leads me to believe that it might be my power supply, as it seems that once the computer has been running for about 5 minutes, boot failures or not, the problem goes away."

Take a look in Event Viewer.
Control Panel/AdminTools/Event viewer
Look under System and Application for red entries. These can be cryptic, but are often helpful.

Very often there is no Admin password, so try logging on as administrator with no entry in the password box, then go to Control Panel/Users and change or eliminate the password.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/321305

As far as I know, you can't install AVG in safe mode-some services cannot start.
Did you do a full format on the correct partition?
I agree with you-this should not be a problem with RAM or MOBO.
I've installed with missing files before, and it might be worth trying.

Given that you've checked everything, I think you're right: the HD is dead or non-bootable. Does it spin up? You can probably tell by touching it as you boot.
If you know how to transfer this drive to another computer, it's worth trying, but it's far easier to get a USB adapter like this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329300&CatId=470
Hook up to a USB port in a few seconds instead of installing as a second drive. A real time saver, and it works with IDE/SATA and laptop drives.

I'm sure Richard is telling you truth as he knows it, but this seems to be a complex area. As I said, I've done this in the past, and had no problem at all with updates, activation, verification, etc.
As far as "supplying a key", Dell has already supplied you a key, and it should be attached to your machine.
I don't mean to be argumentative, but there's a lot of legalistic statements surrounding this area of activation that just don't hold up in reality.

You're welcome.
I've come to the conclusion that people who don't know how to use capital letters or punctuation can be safely ignored. If they can't master this simple process, how can they know anything about computers?

The number and length of the beeps are codes, so tell us exactly what they are.
Did you replace the thermal paste?
At this point it won't hurt to take the processor off and carefully re-do the procedure.

Take a look at Control Panel/AdminTools/Event viewer for System or App errors that occur at the time of the reboot and tell us what shows up.
Did you really replace the HD, or just the DVD?

You may be able to use the IT install disk by entering the Key Code on the sticker attached to your machine.
I have done this successfully in the past, and I don't see that there would be any legal problem.

What is "Leaf"?
Does either computer connect by itself?
What kind of connection do you have?
ICS is tricky-you'd be much better off with a router, and they're cheap enough nowadays.

Recovery console does what you tell it to, so don't use the "Format" command and you'll be OK.
You may be better off using system Restore or some other procedure, so tell us more about the problem.

I understand. See my previous post.

It sounds as thought he Dell Tech was trying a reinstall instead of a repair install and you're out of luck.
It would be nice to know what the error was.
I'd go ahead with the reinstall, which is pretty straightforward. You could do this without their help.
You may have some kind of USB trouble, or the external HD or memory stick may be causing this problem.

If you have an XP CD you could try the Recovery console-Fixboot or Fixmbr may help.
Otherwise you could try a repair install.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

I would think you'd get an error message if the HD is dead.
Check the video cable for a good connection.
What's the make and model of this machine?
Do you have a restore or install disk?
What's the OS?

Tip #1: If you want to get attention to your thread, start a new one.

I wonder if you've turned on Sticky keys by error?
Press the shift key 5 times to reset.

In many cases there is no administrator password, so try that first. Just do an admin logon with no password.
Oph Crack has worked for me in the past:
http://ophcrack.sourceforge.net/

First, double check that everything is installed properly-RAM seated properly, all cards and cables tight.
If OK, remove the power plug and turn off PS switch if you have one.
Hold the Power On switch in for 10-15 seconds.
Re-connect and try to boot.

Thanks.