Posts by hotmatrixx

How about uninstalling and reinstalling just the browser? rather than a reformat... some trojans are particularly nasty and make changes to the browser/other applicaition so that it doesn't work if they are removed, they overwrite and replace themselves over a critical process, and when you delete them, that process is no longer there. thus you are connected, but unable to display. if you got the virus causing the problem then reinstall the application. (back up your bookmarks and history and passwords first.)

Sorry!!
not driverdownload.com but www.driverguide.com

have you tried both of these drivers? (I would try) the realtech one first)

http://www.download.com/C-Media-CMI8738-WDM-Driver-Windows-XP-/3000-2120_4-10495782.html?cdlPid=10495783

http://www.download.com/Realtek-AC-97-Driver-Windows-98-Me-2000-XP-2003-/3000-2120_4-10238712.html?cdlPid=10891195

the best way to get a driver that I have found is...
(I am presuming that you are running a PCI sound card?)
- read the whole post to get all the info first.

1.Get the model number for your sound card

2. go to www.driverdownload.com and go thru the registration process, including the free offer... (if you look closely at the bottom you can continue without the offer) and then search your device through them.

sound card details:
do you have the box + manual etc with a model number?

or

belarc advisor from www.majorgeeks.com
(google "freeware device identifier" for more options)

or (less recommended)
open the box, pull it out and write them down off the card.
I suggest pulling the plug out, grounding yourself, and using an antistatic device if following this method.

excellent. just hit the "mark as solved" button on the thread so that others know you fixed it, and can either come here for help or know you don't need help at the moment.

she's right, you know...

when did this start happening? what happened previous? are you connecting through a router? do others have access to this pc? have you checked thesecurity settings are disabled inside ie/firefox - not someone playing a prank on you by denying all access to all websites? are you inside a network?

you still there?

he the whole thing just reboots without warning real often it could be a cpu overheating. Google download and run hdd health or check in your bios if you know how. Let me know how it turns out.

HI. start by having a little look here

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624v4.asp

It gives you the default passwords and capabilities of the router you mention. The solution to your question depends severely on
a) the distances between router and PC's
b)the number of walls/floors/ and types of structures, eg glass, wood, concrete, and their thicknesses,
c)the capabilities of your router. I havent checked yours, but most support around 16 pc's wirelessly each. I am short on time right now, so go and have a little look and we can discuss this more, later. but that link should be a good start for you I think. or search www.about.com for some answers too. the tutorials are not great, but they are a starting point.

One more question. Will N be backward compatible with G ? I mean if i install an n router will some1 with a g adapter be able 2 access it ? Also i am told the range of N is LESS then g. Wouldn't that be an issue ?

Hey, budd. I thing you will find you are biting off more than you can chew on this one. what you should do is get a couple of big switches and go hardwired. Far less hassle for you. trust me.
N series are at least 3x more range than g. they are back compatible n.g.b.a series. (If anyone still has one of those archaic things.) Or better yet this is a hostel. set up a little internet cafe on each floor in the commons room, with 1 router on each floor, or maybe on on each 3rd floor if the router talks through the ceiling/floor. Just an idea. WAY easier to set up.