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 | You should start by changing the setting for "Boottime diagnostic screen" to Enabled. That will allow the BIOS POST meassages to display during startup and hopefully give some further clue to what's happening. I'm also curious about precisely how you tried to use that Recovery CD. The procedure is generally … |
| | If you never thoroughly cleaned both the heatsink and the procesor before applying new thermal paste/compound, I'd suggest you remove and and do the job over again thoroughly. If it's an Athlon XP in particular, the core die and the heatsink face need to be completely cleaned with acetone, methylated … |
| | Here's a very good chart to check the background 'services' used in Windows XP. You can use it for reference to disable services you don't need, if you like, but be cautious about doing so. Have a thorough read of the article first! [url="http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm"]http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm[/url]  |
| | You'll need to use video editing software to combine the files. In the absence of a Commercial Program to perform the job with, Windows XP's 'Windows Movie Maker' should do the job. Make sure you've downloaded and installed the latest version from 'Windows Update'. |
| | Re: Windows Backup You'll definitely need 'Ghosting' software to do the job, and you should make sure it's the most up to date version you can get your hands on.  |
| | That motherboard should have no problems at all working with your processor. It's a fine motherboard choice! I'm not a Pentium user myself, but I've not seen bad reports about this board at all. If your budget can stretch further, the Gigabyte 8KNXP is perhaps currently rated as 'best of … |
| | [QUOTE=Ceilidh]I got the FDISK.exe program from a Win ME Rescue Disk...haven't figured out how to make the same type of disk in Win XP. Any ideas? OK, so, I'm going to take your advice and clear the new drive completely with DriveScrubber and start over again..........[/QUOTE] You don't need a …  |
| | Your motherboard manual(s) is your best friend. Rip everything out of both systems except mobo, processor, RAM and Display card. Double, triple and fourple check all the connections, especially the front panel connectors. Get the systems POSTing with that simple configuration first, then install and connect other components one by … |
| | And after that you should set Password protection for your system, starting with a BIOS password. Use Windows XP and format your hard drive to NTFS file system, set user level password protection on sensitive folders and files. When you've finished with the system in question, and no longer need … |
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| | I'm also suspecting a faulty power supply unit. If the unit in that old Gateway system is a standard ATX unit, I'd try replacing it with a newer one. You shouldn't need to make any BIOS changes to use a PCI display card instead of the onboard video - simply … |
| | Have you connected all cables correctly? Have you ensured that the 'jumpers' on your drives are configured correctly, as 'Master' or 'Slave' accordingly? Is the 'Master' drive on each cable attached to the end connector, and the 'Slave' drive connected to the middle connector? It doesn't sound like a driver … |
| | The GeFX5200 PCI is a tad better than the GeF4MX PCI, which is in turn a tad better than a 9200SE PCI. All of them are crappy really, and you won't do much better unless you lay out heaps of money for a workstation graphics card (which would do 3D …  |
| | eerrr.... uummmmm.. Have you got restore enabled on your drives? Right click 'My Computer', and choose 'Properties'. Check on the 'System Restore' tab to make sure you have it enabled. |
 | If you know how to remove the CMOS battery for a while, that should do the trick. Otherwise, see if the manual is still available for download from Acer and that should have instructions for resetting CMOS in it.  |
| | Could be a million and one reasons for this, but in summary it usually means that either your Windows installation is corrupted or that you have a hardware problem, particularly with your hard drive. Eliminate the drive problem first. Start -> Programs -> Acessories -> System Tools -> ScanDisk Choose … |
| | Won't it delete? Was it sent to you via Messenger? Try booting into 'Safe Mode' and deleting it.  |
| | Hi t0x, I can recall something like this happening to me when I first installed .Net Framework, although I can't recall the specifics (and haven't the time just now to research them) But this should help. I think the User accounts settings have been changed, so go into Control Panel … |
| | Your Operating System please? If it's windows, which version are you using? Is your computer a recent one or a quite old one? |
| | Mate, contact your ISP for assistance. They should have an FAQ on their website which describes the process and settings. You don't 'dial up' for the service, it's permanently connected. Your modem connects to it, your PC connects to the modem, and broadband internet is there all the time after … |
 | Here's the product's home page. [url="http://www.blazingtools.com/bpk.html"]http://www.blazingtools.com/bpk.html[/url] Scroll down to the bottom of the version comparison table and click on the link to the product documentation and FAQ. The FAQ includes instructions for removal. If you mucked about with Registry entries, you might need to download and reinstall the program before …  |
| | [QUOTE=slade] [b]By the way that PC User mag was awesome![/b] It is the first time I've ever bought it and it was only 7.95, same price as the atomic mag and it is so resourceful! I'm going to subscribe to them. Cheers, Slade[/QUOTE] heh heh... I'd agree with that! |
| | Post your 'Hijackthis' logs and concerns in the new "Security' Forum area please. |
| | 1. Do you have a 5.1 surround soundcard? I have several systems here, and those which do not have a 5.1 surround soundcard installed can not have the speakers set to 5.1. All my systems are completely up to date with Windows Security updates. 2. Have you got your sound … |
 | Re: Abit-WB6 [url="http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/manual.php?categories=1&model=96"]http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/manual.php?categories=1&model=96[/url] |
| | Have a good read through the FAQ, mate. [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php"]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php[/url]? |
| | Re: New motherboard If that's Windows XP there, then a motherboard replacement should ideally be accompanied by a clean install. |
| | You got all your Windows updates installed? You got up to date Antivirus protection installed and background scanning? If you're connected via Broadband, have you got a firewall in place? Reason I ask is because it sounds very much like you've been hit by 'Blaster'. Yep! That thing is still … |
| | Looks like it to me. You should find all the info you need here: [url="http://homepage.hispeed.ch/rscheidegger/p2b_procupgrade_faq.html"]http://homepage.hispeed.ch/rscheidegger/p2b_procupgrade_faq.html[/url] |
| | I had this happen to a machine of my own recently, after it copped a virus. Some persistent work and scanning with up to date antivirus, Adaware, Spybot and Trojan Remover, together with several reboots, eventually eliminated the problem. Along with the 'Task Manager' problem, I'd also lost 'Device Manager', … |
| | To be safe, I would consider putting that hard drive in a different computer (as Slave drive) and copying over any data files that can be extracted off it. Of all the manufacturers, i've seen more problems with Maxtor drives than any other make! |
| | Is that Windows XP a legitimate CD? Did you use Fdisk to create a small partition for Windows 98? Did you then use the Windows XP CD to create a partition, format it and install Windows XP? It really sounds like you're using old Windows 98 techniques for Windows XP. …  |
| | An XP1700 that's 18 months old is likely to be a Palamino. They run a tad hotter than the later Thoroughbred XP1700s, and I'd be checking that the initial installation of it hasn't used silicone based thermal compound. If it has, it's likely to have dried out by now and … |
| | Which drive is it saying is 'Not Ready'? Have you got BIOS configured to boot from CD? From floppy? From Hard drive? You need to tell BIOS Setup where to look for boot up files, as obviously they are gone from your hard drive after you formatted. You can either … |
| | I don't think you'll find a solution. Halo is a pretty demanding game, and your Radeon 7000 isn't enough 'grunt' for it! |
| | Re: CD Drives gone! I'm sure you'll fix your problem by following the instructions in this article. [url="http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/34E6020A37B34EB2CA256E41006BBD50"]http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/34E6020A37B34EB2CA256E41006BBD50[/url] |
| | JimF, there's no need to 'get technical'! An 'In place upgrade' (refresh install) of Windows XP should fix the problem. [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp[/url] |
| | No-one is looking for your personal info. They're looking for entries relating to the stuff that you [b]didn't[/b] put there! The spyware that has got into your system and is stopping things from working as they should. Posting the log will enable people to identify problem entries, and suggest the … |
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| | The repair is called an "In place upgrade" and this KB articles describes the process. [url="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp"]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp[/url] |
| | AdAware Spybot Search & Destroy A decent, up to date AntiVirus program Uninstall unused or unwanted programs Perform Disk Cleanup Defrag Then see if your Computer still seems to be as slow as it's 'gotten recently'. You might even decide to pull that second, unused drive out of it! :D … |
| | Go the 9800 Pro. The 9600XT is pretty ordinary in comparison. Which motherboard? You've mentioned manufacturer and chipset, but what's the model number? It's a pretty good rig, matey, but it depends what you consider to be l33t ? The rig's gonna be fine for games for at least 18 … |
| | There's no need to convert anything, if all that is wanted is access to NTFS volumes from DOS. [url="http://www.winternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/index.asp?pid=ap"]http://www.winternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/index.asp?pid=ap[/url] One of the componenets of Winternal's 'Administrator's Pack' is NTFSDOS Professional, which will do what you're asking. If all that is required is read access, there are freeware solutions available. [url="http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm"]http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm[/url]  |
| | Re: Which router? Whichever modem/router you choose, [b]replace [/b]your existing modem with it. USB ADSL modems are a second-best solution, by a long margin. :) |
| | Windows XP is certainly memory-hungry. 256 is the minimum I'd suggest, and 512 is a good figure to aim for. Have you installed XP as an 'upgrade', keeping your existing programs and data in place? If so, consider backing up your data, downloading up to date drivers for your components … |
| | What are the drives and partitions in your system? Which drives/partitions do you have installations of Windows XP on? |
| | You're going to need a system custom built to order to achieve what you're setting out to do. You're effectively 'splitting' the system in half, and that will require specialised housings for components, and custom built cabling to connect the two 'halves' of your system. Why not simply fit castors … |
| | Oh my goodness snooky! !:eek: You gotta format that thing and load up again. But before you do, I reckon you better grab a new hard drive to use. Those file0000.chk files are file fragments left over after scandisk has found bad sectors and unreadable files. You've blue screened and …  |
 | Re: Mouse Moving? Optical mice can get the 'jitters' at times, and the only real 'cure' is to find the surface that works best to use it on. Mine works best on a wooden desktop, while others have found their optical mice to work best on a 'cleaner' surface. If it's jumping from … |
| | Start -> Run -> msconfig On the 'startup' tab, look for an entry called /l:eng and uncheck it. If you have a SB Aigigy card in that system, this should fix it. Otherwise, look for an entry simply pointing to the 'system32' folder and uncheck that. |
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