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 | i would have use the hard drive makers disk utility ,downloaded and put on a bootable cd |
| | unplug keyboard and make sure all pins are straight and plugged in properly,could be problem with the ps2 connection on the motherboard ,borrow a keyboard before you buy one just in case ,if its the ps2 plug you may want to buy a USB wired keyboard,but its most likely a …  |
| | going against forum policy here ,hijackthis logs are to be posted in the security section ! |
| | copy or type this into start/RUN--- eventvwr.msc go to system on the left and check for error messages it may tell you more .I think the problem with a program that isn't shutting down properly . also it could be a problem with your ram ,get and scan ram with … |
| | yes that info is usually in the registry ,not so much what it put there, as it is what it didn't remove when it was unistalled ! you can go to regedit ,and do a search for said program and delete all found ,but beware regedit is dangerous place when … |
| | don't think directx will be the problem ,its with the chat room and you would be best served if you asked in the chat room ,one would think . I don't so chat room and web cams ,but do remember a few years back helping with someone who did had … |
| | [QUOTE=jbennet;537787]vista has problems with some nvidia chipset network controllers , so i assume xp does too. check MS update for hotfixes (use custom not express)[/QUOTE] that is a sound idea but they lost there network connection ,any ideas how they will getto windows updates ! i have had this problem … |
| | so i take it you are trying to trim the 1 min login .maybe unnecessary services runnning will help . [url]http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm[/url] |
| | [QUOTE=pistonpilot;537751] usurped .[/QUOTE] now if i new that word i may have a suggestion .what was it suppose to be |
 | [QUOTE=drakkana;531241]I have no idea what you're talking about.. noob..:/[/QUOTE] let me translate ===Is the OS and GA updates current?==OS= Operating System ie: winxp = is you winxp up to date with all windows updates installed . GA updates current==GA=Graphic Card = is you video card driver the latest that the … |
| | you are using a AGP card from other computer are you sure its comparable with the compaq board .right speed and voltage . |
| | Re: Dell RAM [QUOTE=Serunson;532340]Also consider using this website: [url]http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/loader.aspx?Agree=Yes[/url] Download the scanner, run it and you will see what types of RAM you can use with your machine, and how much each slot can take. You can buy RAM from crucial as well if you want to.[/QUOTE] i use the scan and it …  |
| | unless it was burnt in multisession mode ,but that still only make the empty part of the disk usable ,the files on it can't be changed . |
| | [QUOTE=Rmontague;535787] You could buy 2 sticks for under US$50.00.[/QUOTE] please show me a link to site selling it that cheap |
| | also try another harddrive  |
| | I am certain the problem is not with the codecs, but i tried anyway and nothing changed the problem is with the windows itself it took a long time to start up windows, something that should only take moments and did only take moments just 2 days ago. loading anyway …  |
| | [QUOTE=forumdude123;535801] i don't know where to start. [/QUOTE] [url]www.overclockers.com[/url] i was going to delete this post because overclockers is sort of outdated , i just clicked around a bit ,i thought it was still up to date sorry . |
| | right click on mycomputer /go properties/advanced /startup and recovery/ settings / and on check auto restart ,,this then should give you a BSOD error message ,copy down the stop error message code #'s and post them back here .it will look something like this . "Stop 0x0000000a(0x00000029,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x80466d7b" error message after … |
| | corel draw is a big program and will take longer to open than other programs ,like when i click on a picture to open in photo shop .it takes really long but that normal |
| | its going to be hard for you to fix it with out updated anti virus program ,and internet connection to download needed security programs.link in my signature has links to some programs to start the cleaning process.namely spy-bot search and destroy and ad-aware  |
| | Re: help you missed the announcement, at the top of the page where you started this post ,about where to post hijackthis logs . also as a former log reader, you left out one important thing ,you didn't describe the problems you are having ,sometimes this helps ,for best help ,click on … |
| | most likely the backlite or the lcd inverter causing you problems  |
| | 1st suggestion ,leave it plugged for awhile to make sure the battery has some charge,as most laptops don't like starting with a dead battery ! IT could be any number of things . |
 | [QUOTE=jbennet;534676]use nlite (i think vlite is the vista version?) to slipstream the chipset drivers (sata controller) into a new OS image. I did that to get XP to work with my SCSI RAID. before i needed to hit F(6?) and use floppies[/QUOTE] i think you missed the point on that … |
 | [QUOTE=bobbyraw;535357]>>>>belarc Advisor <<<< what type of program is this. were the windows updates from the windows update site.[/QUOTE] i use it ,pc audit program ,do a google search for it bobbyraw,very neat tool,it will create a profile of you computer ,safe program I've been using it for years now . |
| | [QUOTE=sdcowboy;525847]There is no such option on my screen. I think I'll go someplace else for help. 24 hrs and i still dont have any answers. I'll jut call my local computer fix it man.[/QUOTE] I have an answer but they won't let me talk that way here!!! so you got … |
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 | you should download windows latest updates to get to SP2 first ,then get and run spybot S&D ,and ad-aware ,links to them in my signature |
| | [QUOTE=Pankaj21;532885]i have a workgroup networking with a 11 computers and one system acting as a server and i want to run a intranet on a workgroup and i using windows xp os in all pcs, so please guide me how to set a intranet on a windows xp based Environment.[/QUOTE] … |
| | possible that the outage fried the hard drive ,did you have it plugged into a good power serge bar,or direct to wall outlet .it will need more looking at than i can offer online ,you will need to open the case and maybe remove ribbon cables and power cables from … |
 | Re: doesnt boot it doesn't boot up because of driver /chipset differences of the new and old motherboard ,you most likely need to reinstall windows because of the new motherboard . |
| | do you have funky Wild Cherry music playing in the background ,this could case any Dell computer to get down & funky lol. .not only is funky not a techi term this makes no sense to me[but sometimes it comes back and its pretty much like chance to get back … |
| | Re: problem with xp if possible remove and add in cards like nic and modem and sound cards ,if you have all on board devices go to bios and disable them until after you install windows .also if you have on board video and are using a add in video card take it out … |
| | i defently would have use more that 10gig for os,every time you install program on D\: it puts necessary dll files,driver files and such in the system32 folder on the c:\ drive .also the registry file ,and if you store large files in folders on the desktop they are also … |
| | hitting f8 key on bootup to get to safe mode  |
| | Re: msuk.exe yeah i think so ,you should check our spyware and other nasties section ,follow instruction in sticky post at the top of page and download hijackthis and post a log there ,here is a link to that section ,good luck . [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/forum64.html[/url] |
| | NO ,definitely not ,that for adding a pcmci device ,like adding more usb plugs ,wireless device ,externial sound card ,ect ect ect !! the ram is usually on the under side ,small door ,you need to remove a screw to get the cover off .there will be more than one … |
| | Re: PSU wire cut :| [QUOTE=Gaming wiz;530146]i did this coz im the type of guy who always opens my case on a daily bases just to have a look and make shure everything is fine , [/QUOTE] WoW ,you have way to much time on you hands .!! |
| | Weird ,Not saying anyone is wrong about the topic here but, i have 3 dells here right at the moment ,all power supplies look the same a regular atx ones and have same power data on the stickers as regular ones ,and the 20 pin connector plugs into my psu … |
| | [QUOTE=antsunrise;530741]Problem is now fixed. [url]http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldId=4275[/url] Had to get the drivers from there. It was intell. Not dell. Just the shell is dell. Thanks very much for your help :)[/QUOTE] Dell makes nothing of there own ,they just build computer and sell them |
| | my system is just over 3 yrs old ,and i ran for 2 years or more with original install ,then i bought a bigger drive and did a clean install ,but have done countless reinstalls for other people many, many , time for same persons!some people need it done every … |
| | [QUOTE=forumdude123;525701]it's alright, the linux/ubuntu machine will be mainly for testing purposes[/QUOTE] for testing what!! |
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| | i suggest to find the time when you can sit and watch ,and start over ,boot to winxp cd and delete partition and create new one ,format it , and start windows install over !but sit and watch as long as you can !! |
 | we should not turn every post into a he said she said on whats a good computer and whats not ,cheap computer are just that Cheap!!I have 3 Dells right now for sale so they are great for now .lol Anyway to the problem at hand ,i first suggest ccleaner … |
| | open firefox ,go to tools /option and main tab down the bottom check to see if firefox is the default browser ,and if not make it the default . |
| | [QUOTE=joshSCH;461515]This is not a selling forum.. no one here is looking to sell graphics cards..[/QUOTE] testeeeee aren't we ,you sound like me,sometime ,poster is just looking for advice a good video card to get.i have no idea as i do not play games |
| | probably because they were made with there prospective programs .just guessing |
 | [QUOTE=Nichito;528518]actually i did... i just wanted to see if i could push it over the edge a little bit more...[/QUOTE] lol,why didn't you say that in the first post .push it over the edge a little ,too funny,why not get out the hammer and put some ddr3 in the thing … |
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