Posts by Catweazle

Don't agree with the 'greedy' tag, I'm afraid. Might be true for some 'cheap and nasty' programs but it's not true for any reputable software I've come across.

Internet Explorer has a lot of file types associated with it becuase it is integrated with the Windows shell. It's part of the OS and has a right to have file associations. Anybody is free to use alternative software and have that take over associations.

The vast majority of programs 'hijack' associations only when you used the 'dumbed down' automatic default install. choosing the 'Advanced' install option, as I mentioned above, gives you the opportunity to customise the installation.

I'm sorry, but if people choose to use the 'Install for Dummies' then it's a bit rich to complain afterwards!

krasont, sometimes starting over fresh is the best thing to do.

You have multiple problems on your system, and it's possibly riddled with nasty intruders as well. I suspect the best thing to do is use your Windows CD (or recovery CD if that applies) wipe your hard drive clean and start over fresh again.

Alternatively, you could visit our Viruses and Nasties section and try to get some help with cleaning up the mess.

You REALLY need to cut down on the amount of security and system tools software programs you have installed on that system! You are taking paranoia to a whole new level, it's a wonder your system isn't slowed down to the point of being unusable, and it's a wonder that you are not getting program crashes and blue screens as a result of all those tools trying to run at once!

Try using the controls on the monitor instead. There will be monitor controls to 'stretch' the screen inage horizontally and vertically, and you will not necessarily be able to use them from within windows. Have a look at the controls on your monitor or the onscreen menu system it has.

Oops. My bad! I meant reinstall Photoshop.

Edit: Always choose 'Advanced' or 'Custom' install for new programs. You will usually get the choice to associate files or not with that form of installation. Otherwise program installs will assume you want the files associated.

Most straightforward way to do what you wanted is to reinstall Paintshop ;)

Just type goldenboy as your member ID.

heh heh.......

No need for panic. 'RESET CMOS' fixes all BIOS stuff-ups short of dead BIOS chip

There should be a setting somewhere in your BIOS setup menu system.

This article describes accessing BIOS setup
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/723171C3DD82D725CA256E6D003D7A2D

This article talks about changing from onboard graphics to an add-in card, and includes mention of changing the setting for shared memory. The terms used and their location on the BIOS setup menus varies from system to system.
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/663DBD30FF2CB96DCA256E2E002C5E20

Disabling onboard graphics will not disable the motherboard - it will only disable the onboaed graphics. Uninstalling the onboard graphics from within Windows and not having it connected will have the same effect.

You should check to see how much system memory is allocated to onboard graphics and set it either to none or to the minimum allowable by your motherboard. System RAM allocated to onboard graphics is not available to the system itself.

You should also be mindful of how much RAM is available in your system. A modern gaming PC needs at least 512Mb of RAM installed and available.

You need also be mindful that the 9250 itself is NOT a high powered display card - it is very much a low-end card. For good performance in modern 3D games an nVidia 6600GT or ATI X700 Pro should be considered the base level for games performance.

See my answer to this topic:

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread24389.html

I'm with your logic, whirlwind ;)

The drives must be incorrectly configured, and it's probably because of incorrect jumper settings.

Ensure that the drive set as 'Master' is attached to the end cable connector, and the drive set as 'slave' is attached to the middle cable connector. Avoid using the 'Cable select' jumper setting.

Tools - options - privacy - cookies - view cookies - remove all cookies

(or you can delete them individually)

We can only advise you on removing the spyware. Forum rules forbid assistance being given regarding using the file sharing software.

Daz, you have an existing topic in the Windows XP section for this specific problem. It's better placed there so please don't cross-post the same problem in different forum sections. This particular topic is in itself mis-placed.

yaddam, you are correct in saying that AMD64 is a better option for gamers than current Pentiums.

But I'm damned if I understand why you'd pick a 4600+ dual core chip over a top-end single core processor. You'll get no better performance out of it as current games aren't written for multi-threading. As [H]ard|OCP states:

The Athlon X2 is specifically built for a more involved computer user, one that heavily multitasks or uses their computer for digital content creation such as video editing.

The problem is not the speeds, as both are PC3200. It's simply that somtimes we can get problems with two modules of different brands. Each will work fine in the motherboard on their own, but put them together and they chuck a fit! You need to test and be sure that's not happening to you.

Any game running stable with 512Mb is better than the game running unstable with 768Mb of mis-matched RAM. Freezes and lockups give you the shits! Reducing graphics detail is hella better!

The only hardware issue I can see there is the mix 'n' match RAM. Try removing the 256Mb module and just using the 512Mb on, in case there's a conflict there.

Tzwingman, all that's being talked about there is cleaning up temporary files. If you use the 'Disk cleanup' feature on the programs menu (under Accessories) and also regularly use the 'delete Files' feature of Internet Options then you'll regularly remove all sensitive information that may have found its way into temporary files. Everybody should do that regularly.

Also, if you disable any 'remember passwords' features and manually enter passwords every time you need to use them you will never have that information stored on your PC. Same goes for personal data entered into forms. Enter it manually instead of having the PC remember it and fill the forms out for you, and you won't have that problem.

Keep your security settings high, don't enter sensitive data into forms on insecure websites, and have your PC adequately firewalled and you should have no problems at all.

nanosani is correct in saying that 'scrubbing' a drive usually refers to the practice of completely overwriting every tiny part of a hard drive wso that the information previously on it cannot be retrieved again. The news report you heard has misused the term.

Check the preferences or options of the programs you have loading at startup, because it's likely that one of them will be set to automatically check for updates.

punkyg0608, if you've accurately reported the model number of your HP Pavilion then I'm sure that's the correct BIOS update. If you look closely at the download page, across the top it says

BIOS update for A7V8X-LA motherboard

HP Pavilion a420n Desktop PC

The only thing I'm unsure about is if this update will correct your problem with the display card. HP's documentation gives no information about that aspect, and I've been unable to get any confirmation from Asus.

Best to get a power supply that meets requirements I feel.

Reset CMOS and try again, but it certainly sounds like the power unit has been overworked and suffered as a result.

Besides which, the BIOS update install should leave BIOS at default settings anyway.

It's usually you who catches me out rushing or napping. I'm enjoying this :D

I prefer to do that before installing a BIOS update. If settings have been altered by the user, particularly if they relate to overclocking, it can screw up the update install. Resetting before updating eliminates that possibility.

Open volume control and check to see if it is set to 'Mute'.

Reboot. Press the <F8> key before the Windows Logo screen displays and choose 'Safe Mode' from the menu. You might need to repeatedly tap the <F8> key from the momory check onwards to get the timing correct.

When you're in 'Safe mode' run defrag from there. When it's finished reboot as normal.

That HP Pavilion has an Asus motherboard which is specially made for HP. There is a BIOS update available here.

I'm unsure if the update adresses the problem you are having. It will contain previous updates, but the only item mentioned is a logo problem. I was unable to determine from the Asus website if earlier revisions addressed a graphics card problem. In any case, as the BIOS for the HP system is proprietary, you can only use a BIOS update downloaded from HP.

Can't hurt to try it, but be sure to print out the instructions and follow them TO THE LETTER! A failed BIOS update could render your system inoperable.

Before you install the BIOS update, reset CMOS. Power down and remove the power cord. Open the case and locate the CLRTC jumper which is near the corner of the motherboard beside the CMOS battery. It will have 3 pins and a jumper cap attached to two of them. With the power off, use needle-nose pliers to remove the cap, and refit it to 'short' the other two pins. (e.g. if it's bridging pins 2 and 3, fit it to pins 1 and 2).

Wait several seconds, then replace it as it was before.

That process physically resets BIOS settings to factory defaults.

Hope it all helps.

Good try, but that doesn't really help. VT6307 identifies one of the controller chips on the motherboard but not the board itself.

Is the computer a 'Brand name' one? If so, what is the make and model of the PC? That would help.If it's a recognised product line, the specific number is needed as well. e.g. 'HP Pavilion' is inadequate but 'HP Pavilion 6000' would identify the PC.

If it's not a 'brand name' PC then install and run Everest Home Edition.
http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en

Run it and report back what the tool identifies the motherboard as please.

CMOS is the memory chip that holds your BIOS settings. It's powered by a (usually round) battery on the motherboard. If you remove the battery, wait a few minutes or longer for residual charge to trickle away, and then replace the battery the BIOS settings will be reset to factory presets. That process does a better job than setting defaults in BIOS Setup.

A BIOS problem is specifically what I referred to above. BIOS updates have to be obtained for the specific motherboard in the system, which is why we're trying to identify it. 'Flashing' the wrong BIOS update can stuff the motherboard for good. The update will have to be downloaded from either the system manufacturer (if a name brand PC) or the motherboard manufacturer (if not a brand nbame PC).

The cable which came with your card is an S-Video cable. You don't need …

Hi punky. What is the make and model of your motherboard please?

I recently had the same thing happen when trying to install a GeForce4 Ti4200 card in a system to replace the onboard video for a friend.

Turned out that the BIOS needed to be updated before the card could be recognised correctly. The same might be the case for you, depending on the motherboard in your system. You may need to download and correctly install a BIOS flash upgrade.

Other than that, check that the card is firmly seated in the slot and that connectors are firmly attached. Also reset CMOS (by removing and replacing the CMOS battery if necessary) and try again.

That first one is free and should do the job. Use your normal software to compose the document, and then print the document using the pdf creator instead of your printer.

Or you could use the free OpenOffice suite instead of MS Office and get a pdf feature included in its normal feature set.

Try up to date (and updated) versions of both Spybot and AdAware. Each will detect things the other won't.

Report back and let us know how it goes please.

I'll move this to the viruses and nasties section. I'm pretty sure that's a WildTangent spyware problem.

Install Mozilla or Firefox browser. See if you can access the Hotmail account when using one of those. If so you'll have isolated the problem as one which relates to Internet Explorer.

errr.....

rudeboy is the person seeking assistance in this thread.

duh?

Step 1 - Determine what type of RAM module your system uses
Step 2 - Buy a module of it
Step 3 - Plug it into a spare RAM slot on your motherboard (with the PC turned off, of course)

What sound card? What software was installed with the drivers? Did you install it fom a CD, and if so what CD?

Agreed. Running Windows XP in 256Mb of RAM works, but it's somewhat like trying to eat ice cream by sucking it up through a straw. You got a bit of a wait while the suction 'melts' the bit you're sucking on! :D

Old problem. Simple answer. Delete temporary internet files. In Internet Explorer click on:

Tools - Options - General - Delete files

Glad to hear it. Now I'm envious :D

Those files seem to be parts of an intruder of some type.

Please post HijackThis logs ONLY in our 'Viruses, Spyware etc...' section, and that is the appropriate section to get help with your problem in any case. I've moved this topic there for you.

Old problem which has been around since Windows 95 days. check the various solutions at:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article04-004

cliff71673, you should really create a new topic (or 'Thread') to ask a new question, rather than adding a new question to an existing topic.

But no! You can't 'download' a display adaptor because a display adaptor is part of the equipment, not part of the software installed on it! You have to buy a display adaptor and physically install it in your system. It's sorta like buying a newer and more powerful engine for your automobile, and getting the mechanic to fit it for you :D

Not until we work out how to stop it happening again is my suggestion. Deleting the files is only a temporary fix. I'll post suggestions in a day or so, but I've a wedding to attend to firt :)

I'd strongly suspect Nero stuff creates temp files. Search for the filesize, as I suggested above.

Okay. What editing prograsm are you using? I'm betting that its settings are configured to not overwrite files, and possibly to incrementally add a number to the filename. Another possibility is that is storing backup copies.

Click Start -> Search. Choose files and folders.
Onstead of entering a filename, click on the arrow beside 'What size is it'and tick 'specify size.

Set it to be 'at least' and '84,000Kb'.

That'll find every file 84Mb and more on your drive. Check through the files and determine where all those copies are going.

I'll bet it's yopur editing program. We'd like to know what it is, because the answer to your problem will almost certainly be in the program settings.

21 porn popups?

Quick! Drape a blanket over that PC before someone sees it :D

Sorry, I couldn't resist that. Someone will be along to help you really soon now :)

In most cases you do need to copy the files to floppy. You also need to omit certain .pdf document files when you copy the drivers to floppy, as they are too large to fit.

Yep. Let's say that I just got confronted by the Terminator and I was drunk. I pulverized the mongrel.

Now I know if I'd been sober I'd have pulverized him a bit better and a bit quicker, but do I care? Shit no! The bastard's pulverized isn't he?