Posts by Catweazle

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You were supposed to do "Sexy Hippo". Cute picture though :D

Here it is. (Sorry, I could only find a little one. All you 'large girl lovers' will have to put up with it)

[img]http://www.therumph.com/pics/7b/762_th.jpg[/img]

Next one:

"Hippie businessman"

Then pay a visit to the Forums hosted by this site:

http://www.hardocp.com/

Do a bit of reading, and you'll find a fair few discussions which refer to the better places to purchase online for gamer oriented components.

At present, a 9800 Pro is a much better buy than a 9800XT, bangs per buck. The 9800XY is only a small bit better performance wise, but a fair bit more price wise.

There's also AGP versions of the X800 (ATi) and 6800 (NVidia) series cards about to hit the shelves any time now. Both of those product lines are significantly better performers than the 9800XT or the NVidia 5950 Ultra. (Like, up to twice as good or more, depending on system specs and the Games being run)

"Sarcastic"

[img]http://www.aalgar.com/graphics/stuff/sarcasticverses.jpg[/img]

You people are making it too easy, just using single words!

Next ->

Pig on a merry-go -round :D

I suspect that you have configured that motherboard for a Pentium processor instead of for a Celeron processor. Celerons have less Cache memory than Pentiums, and that's most likely why you are getting the error message.

Work through the motherboard manual and the processor specifications again, and ensure you have it configured correctly.

Start off, though, by resetting CMOS. Remove the CMOS battery, and wait at least a few minutes before replacing it. That should clear the CMOS memory, and reset it to default settings. See if it POSTS correctly.

Were you told that the motherboard and processor combination was previously working? It sounds like you have a 'Slot Adapter' for that processor, and not all Slot 1 motherboards were capable of operating correctly with them installed.

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This post is not tech related.

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Crikeys! I reckon the 'Lounge' should be a Tech-free zone! :D

If we get the show you're taliking about here in Oz I haven't noticed it. But I've been following a 'PopStars' one on and off for a while, which just finished this week.

Perhaps the most entertaining of the finalists bowed out fairly early in the process, as he was a Cabaret singer rather than a Pop singer. The lass who was bundled out immediately prior to the final two must have realised she was about to be voted off. Her 'personal choice' song for her last performance on the show was an absolutlely extraoirdinary and steamy jazz performance, quite out of keeping with the 'tone' of the show, and whicxh had the judging panel sitting with their mouths hanging open, absolutlely stunned!

Life's funny, ain't it?

Are you sure that motherboard supports the budget Kingston RAM you have? I've never heard of compatibility problems with Kingston before, but I aware aware that Windows XP is quite 'picky' with RAM quality, and is known to freeze like theat diring installation when suspect RAM is in place.

You're still not being clear with the info asked for, I'm afraid.

Did you install Windows XP on the hard drive before connecting the Hard drive to the mew motherboard? If so, this is the incorrect order of procedure. Windows XP should be installed to the hard drive AFTER it is fitted to the new motherboard. A motherboard change is seen by XP as 'being changed to a new system', and you run a high risk of things not working correctly, or even Windows refusing to boot.

If your display card is 'backwards compatible' then there should be no problems. Most AGP 8x cards are backwards compatible with AGP 4x, 1.5 volts.

I'm sorry, but I'm unaware what the Intel utility is reporting, I'm afraid.

Nope, sorry!

I suspect it might be a configuration problem rather than a malware problem, but it wouldn't hurt to create new topic in the 'Security' section just to be sure about whether any Malware might be affecting the situation. The regulars in that section will give you good advice. Make sure you mention this topic, and include a url link to it, so that you can avoid repeating all the relevent information from here.

Meanwhile, this topic can remain open in case someone comes along with ideas.

Best way to back up your data is to use a CD burner or copy it to another PC across a network. For stand-alone systems, burners are now very cheap to purchase.

Don't forget your Internet 'Favourites', which you back up using 'Import and Export' on the Files menu in Internet Explorer. Also your Mail, for which you'll need to find out the procedures for whichever email program you use.

If it's Outlook Express or MS Outlook, please indicate and I'll give you links to relevent articles.

Agreed. I've seen many reports of this problem recently. I've also seen more reports related to Norton products which indicate incompatabilities with orther software than I have for any other line of product.

I'd personally recommend NOD32 as an AntiVirus product for domestic or stand-alone use, and Sophos AntiVirus for Corporate use.

ABit NF7-S motherboad and Athlon XP 2500+ or better (Barton Core only)

ABit IC-7 series motherboard and Pentium 4 'C' Class processor 2.4 GHz or better.

Both systems will need PC3200 (400MHz) DDR RAM

All display cards should be AGP. Try for an ATi Radeon based 9600XT (128Mb) card or an NVidia based GeForce FX5900XT. Brand name does not matter. Cheaper brands of cards based on the same graphics chip are usually 'barebones' cards without bundled extras like unnecessary software.

Investigate online stores for better prices. You do the math.

What country do you live in?

heh heh........ :)

Ta

Try this:

Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections

Ensure 'Never dial a connection' is checked. The press 'LAN Settings' and untick all boxes. OKs and Applys as necessary, and reboot to see if it works.

I think those brief forum descriptions are vital. I'm predicting an increased incidence of topics being posted in the wrong sections, a drop off in posting levels, or both. But let's wait 'n' see if I'm right or wrong eh?

Actually, I rather wonder if a bit of reorganisation of the forum index mightn't have been a better move. I reckon the whole shebang is upside down! You gotta scroll right down (if the descriptions are there, of course) to get to the 'Community' and 'Tech Help' sections.

There's possibly a few forum sections that could be considered for merging together as well, because there's some that really don't contain much at all in the way of topics posted.

It's a LOT LOT easier to scan over, for sure! But it's more meaningful to those who are already aware of the forum structure, perhaps?

On Tools -> Internet Options -> Security

Is the slider set to 'Medium'?

Just as a final comment, then, it sounds like some settings have been altered which have caused the behaviour you mention. (I might add that it happens to me at times too, with some images that I'm aware others can view. But it's a very minor issue and I ignore the few instances I get.)

Grab hold of a copy of the 'Security CD' I've mentioned in this topic:

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread4998.html

Install Interent Explorer 6 from that, over the top of what you have there, and it should correct any file corruption issues you may have, and reset all settings back to defaults. You'd need to reinstall a few Windows Updates later, of course, but most are included on the CD, as it contains all of them up to October 2003

heh heh.......

I was only guessing, mate, and suggestings things that obviously wouldn't cause any harm ;)

Then on the 'Content' tab, choose the 'Autocomplete' button and press 'Clear forms'

If that does it, then disable autocomplete. If not, it's probably the result of an add-on you are using, like Google toolbar or such.

Did you try using the 'Clear history' button? Also did you try using Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced and deselecting "Use inline autocomplete"?

This should be posted in the 'Security' section, cozzy. I'll move it there so you can get the best help available, but your first step should be to read the "Helping Yourself" stickied topic in that section and follow relevent advice there.

Welcome to TechTalk, by the way! :D

If you want to put Windows XP on that system, Dell have drivers listed for it as well:

http://support.dell.com/filelib/Devices.aspx?Category=0&OS=WW1++&OSL=EN&SvcTag=&SysID=DIM_PNT_CEL_L___CX

Here is the relevent Windows 98 Download page though:

http://support.dell.com/filelib/Devices.aspx?Category=0&OS=W98++&OSL=EN&SvcTag=&SysID=DIM_PNT_CEL_L___CX

I'd consider Windows XP to be a better option, and it's easier to get hold of a retail copy of it nowadays!

Like I said, it's just me! But I'm quite sure that Crunchie wouldn't recommend a product that he didn't think was a good option, and I've not yet seen him give poor advice.

The editing choppiness is more related to a lack of 'ooomph' in your system than to your vid card, I'm sure. You also want to consider having heaps of RAM for video editing - I'd reckon 1Gb to be acceptable for that task.

It certainly is sounding like a replacement system box is the go for your purposes, but purchasing the components and putting them togteher your self is a good way to go.

You can purchase 'system unit only' upgrade packages quite cheaply, but they usually only included low quality components. I prefer to get the parts and assemble myself. Overall cost is about the same, but system quality ends up better.

A new case and power supply unit might be good inclusions if you're considering taking that path, and an AGP display card will give much better results than a PCI one.

I can't give you pricing and availability advice, of course, for anywhere except Australia, but I can assure you that I can get a pre-assembled unit for the same price, or even a little less, than a personal preference 'bundle' of components, but the motherboard, RAM and so on will be inevitably much poorer alternatives.

You need to check if your system is spyware/malware infested, and if so rid that from your system before proceeding.

Check the stickied topic "Helping Yourself" in the Security section of the Forum for hints, ideas and links.

Step 1: Check for hardware issues such as overheating (fans not working, heatsinks not attached firmly etc) or cards/RAM etc not firmly seated in their slots.

Also if you have more than 1 RAM module, especially if they are different brands, try using one at a time in Slot 1 to check if you have RAM incompatibilities.

Step 2: There's an almost infinite number of possibilities why your system could be acting like this, especially if you've installed everything at once.

Strip your system back to a 'bare-bones' system, with just your RAM, display card, hard drive and primary optical drive installed, and all onboard devices disabled in BIOS. Do a clean install of Windows.

Add your devices one by one, creating a System Restore checkpoint before each addition, and installing them correctly. This includes enabling your onboard devices. Check for stability after each addition.

Add your software programs one by one, again creating a checkpoint before each addition, and testing for stability before proceeding to the next.

Following that process will enable you to identify where the problem is coming from.

No, absolutely not!

The only restore disks which will work are the ones which were supplied with the system when it was new!

Your friend will need to purchase a Retail copy of Windows, download the necessary device drivers from Hp's website (they provide support for Compaq systems now, since Compaq was merged with HP) and perform a clean installation of Windows.

Check for device drivers first, as some drivers may not be available for Windows XP, and an earlier version of Windows may be needed.

If you've flashed your BIOS with the wrong BIOS update, and your machine still boots to an A: prompt, then create an update floppy diskette with the correct BIOS update on it and reflash to correct it.

Make sure that the router you purchase has an inbuilt 'Gateway' function and you won't need the software Firewall on either machine. You can use one for added safety if you like, but it's optional.

You'll need to enable 'Sharing' in the Printer properties, and will need to use the 'Add a printer' routine on the laptop to install a 'Network Printer'. (You might need the printer installation CD and navigate to the 'drivers' folder on it if Windows XP doesn't have an inbuilt driver for your printer)

With an Award BIOS, it's highly likely that pressing the <Delete> key repeatedly while the machine is first turned on will get you into BIOS setup.

Make no changes other than the one to disable the 'Case alarm' or 'case alert' one mentioned, and make sure you 'Save & exit' when you've made the change.

I saw no mention there that rellie1977 actually has a Windows CD there, people. I try not to jump to conclusions straight off ;)

A quick edit to 'boot.ini' might be all that's needed here!

TV - biiiiiggggg!

(heh heh...... Just purchased a new one yesterday, and it's HUGE!)

Unless someone can come up with a better solution SarahH, then yes, that would be a reasonable course of action.

I 'shudder', however, at the use of system utilities like the one you mention, but that's just me!

If you have a GeForce2 display card it should be fine for video editing, although it's getting to 'long in the tooth' for Gaming. Is it a PCI slot card or an AGP slot card, do you know?

Next question Mariah.

Do you have a Windows 98 CD, or a Dell 'Recovery CD'? There should have been installation disks which accompanied the system when new, and which could be used to restore the system to its originally shipped state.

Also, which model of Dell do you have? Saying you have "a Dell" is sorta like syaing to the Auto spare parts fella "I've got a Ford!" It sounds good but it's bugger all help for identification purposes.

Saying you have a 'Dell Dimension' wouldn't help much more, because that's a product range. But saying you have, for example, a 'Dell Dimension 8100' would identify the model you have there.

If you have a 'Recovery CD' you simply need to pop it in the drive and reboot the system. The installation process should run from CD. If you have a Windows 98 CD, the process is more complex, and there are some preparations to perform first. In both cases you should back up all your data to CD first.

If, on the other hand, that PC was purchased secondhand, had Windows on it when you bought it, and didn't have the CDs with it when sold, you would need to purchase a copy of Windows before you can wipe it and start over.

Only a few minutes to install all the important updates, if you order the Security CD and install them from that!

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread4998.html

Curious. I've got all Windows updates installed here, and haven't had any problem .

I haven't been able to uncover any reports of this behaviour following a recent update, either.

What sort of problems have you been having? I'm truly curious, as I've had nothing but glowing praise of it from almost everybody who's switched to XP

Did you 'upgrade' to Windows XP (over the top of a previous install) or install Windows XP fresh and clean?

I've had Windows XP installations running here for over 18 months now, without a hitch.

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Is Windows Me actually ON the drive or is it just reporting the option at boot up? If there aren't two Windows folders, it's not on there and there's no need to format.

A simple file edit would be all that's necessary in that event!

Which Windows version do you have? Which version of Internet Explorer are you using?

Good to hear, Suze, and thanks for letting us know the issues have been resolved.

Methinks a responsible reply would be to report "My AV cannot delete it because it is resident within memory", to which the next response would be:

Boot into 'Safe Mode' and try a scan from there.

Care to repeat all of that in English?

Oh, now there's a nasty little thing about the Google image game. Ya gotta be careful you don't link to an image from a site which doesn't allow direct linking! Ya get nasty messages when ya do that!

Try again, I reckon :D
(And perhaps try previewing the post ;))

heh heh heh........
Got one!

What you're referring to is Windows refusal to allow the system drive to be formatted while Windows is running.

You don't need any diskettes - Windows XP CD will remove existing partitions, create fresh new ones, and format the drive for you all from the install routine on CD!

Somewhere in your BIOS setup menus there will be a setting for "Case Alarm" or similar. If you disable the setting, you'll no longer get the message.

Including details of the make/model of your motherboard, or the make/model of your PC if it's a 'name-brand' one, will help us to determine clearer details of how to correct it.

I'm hoping there are some knowledgeable Panda AntiVirus users reading this, because what you will need to do is remove the relevent Registry entries which indicate to Windows and the install routine that Panda is installed.

You wuld then be able to reinstall it and correct the corruption causing the problem, and later uninstall it successfully.

Unfortunately, I'm not aware what those Registry entries are for Panda :(

If you have located the .pst file that Outlook was previously using this article includes intructions for importing the data back into Outlook:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287070

Unfortunately, sometimes there is data loss when performing a 'Refresh' install of Windows XP (In-Place Upgrade). Data should really be backed up before performing the process of re-installation, for safety's sake. I hope the .pst file you've found is the one you need.

I'm no electronics technician, mate, but it definitely sounds like a dying monitor to me. And I'd hazard a guess that it's because the monitor has been used at further than its recommended settings.

That monitor is running at its maximum resolution of 1600x1200, and should be set to no more than 66Hz refresh rate at that resolution. Any time you push a monitor to its 'maximum' settings rather than running it at 'recommended' settings, you run the risk of shortening its life.

As the monitor is now a few years old, if you've been running it at those settings for any length of time it may have caused damage. If it is 'fading' to black in use (not 'switching' to black) then it just may be well on the way out.