Posts by caperjack

I did. SAME PROBLEM.

well then its not the network card,why didn't you say that in you last post instead of us going back and forth saying i did this and do that !! did you install drivers for the card ,how do you connect to the internet ,do you have cable or dsl modem or is it connected through a router ,give us a little more info .

I have 1 CD ROM and 1 CD Writer. When I click on "Burn", it will eject the CD Writer and display a message saying "CD in CD ROM is empty".

Sudheendra

says its empty ,but you have a plank cd in it right ,
the Brand of you blank disk did you always use them or have you changed brands .sometime time burners are fussy as to the disk type being used .

My SiS 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adaptor has apparently failed on my HP/Compaq. What options do I have? Can I get an ethernet card or should I junk the computer?

wkmmarfa

if this is a full tower pc ,just go out and buy a PCI network card

hi
i have same problem with compaq presario v6000 laptop
help me please.
thx

same problem as what ,please explain you problem.so WE don't have to read everything in the other post ,all ways best to start your own thread than tag onto a 1 yr old one .

even though i don't think it will help,as it wants to do a regedit ,and you don't have windows loaded yet, i will post the link anyway ,seems like it could be a bad cd-rom drive or bad burned copy of windows .
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311755

PS.Maybe you got some oil sands in the cdrom drive .LOL
I worked in FT. Mac in the 70's

Hi,

I use nero for burning the CD. I select the files, and click on "Burn". Then it will give me a message like "The CD ROM is empty".

do you have 2 cd roms in you computer,if yes check that the correct one is chosen as the current recorder on the burn page in nero

does it give an error message when it fails to burn to the disk

this might help.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321186

http://blogs.chron.com/helpline/archives/2005/10/double-click_op.html

go here to get ntfs floppy /cdrom ,boot disk.
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm

Really thought ,would this not be a good time for a system restore back a few days before the special event !

MAYBE !!http://www.thetechguide.com/howto/xpbootlogo/

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/ArticleID/25797/25797.html?Ad=1

@ caperjack:
From your observations, whathas been deleted? Anything or Windows system stuff?

Don't know !!
In my post above I said I have never seen windows delete stuff from a slave drive. !!
never seen windows on bootup delete anything the operator didn't command windows to do!

try here.
http://home.ptd.net/~don5408/ltmodem/lt592.html

and if that don't work ,what about trying a system restore back a few days before you made changes ,to someones computer wit out there consent ,especially the future father in-law , ouch ouch !!LOL

for best HELP post you ? in the virus/spyware section .
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/forum64.html

Interesting read! in my years of hooking up bad drives as a slave drive,internally and with usb device have i seen the good winxp start deleting "stuff" from the bad slave drive

and the edit button only last about 1/2 hr or so .

you could try the hard drive manufacture web site for a utility to run and setup the drive before windows install , like maxblast for maxtor hardrive ,they all have one!

i have had success with not even have to do a repair install of xp when changing a motherboard but only a couple of time ,same or similar motherboard chipset each time.
My suggestion to you would be to borrow a winxp home cd from a friend or co-worker! and try the repair install if you have too.

I'm really sure as nothing will work. When I try to format C even at the dos prompt it tells me I can;'t because programs are running. I exited all I can see,I'm not sure what or where to find what needs to be closed prior to format.

Ok. im only going to say it once more ,so listen good ,YOU CAN"T Format you hardrive with window running ,PERIOD.
you need to use the winxp CD-R to format the harddrive before windows loads..you need to take you computer to a computer repair shop!!!

I think what I may need to do is to reset the CMOS. I know in desktops I can remove the battery or flip a jumper switch...not sure how to do this in the laptop. Would upgrading the bios effect it? the num lock light is on and the Fn key isn't working.

when you boot the computer you can hit a key to get into the bios,and set it to default setting . i think f2 or f10 ,maybe

The system won't allow me to format "C" in safe mode. How can I force a format ?

you cant format a hdd when windows is running ,no matter what mode its in .you need to format a drive before windows boot,using the winxp cd.when you format a harddrive you lose everything on that drive.
are u sure you are in safe mode ,not just running winxp with out video drivers

I tried to repair Windows and all it did was reinstall (in safe mode). I have even tried to format "c" but it won't let me because of the safe mode.
.

that makes no sense ,did you boot to you winxp cd and format the drive and then reinstall winxp.
Also when computers boot to safe mode you have to choose safe mode ,there should be other choices ,like ,last know good configuration.,how do you know you are in safe mode .,dose it say safe mode in the four corners

i will give that a try. that is the only issue. I also tried uninstalling and re-installing the display adapter but that didn't help

did you check display adapters manufacturers web site for latest drivers

for better/more help if you read the announcement at the top of the page before you come into this thread you would see its about posting hijacklogs in the spyware,antivir section where all the hijackthis experts hang out .

open outlook,go tools/options/send

this may sound crazy ,bu the quickest check would be to uninstall nero and reinstall you old version of nero or what ever you used before nero8

B"H
My daughter's laptop, Toshiba Portege 4010 has a keyboard (internal) that only the left side works. The Fn button is not working to turn off the lit num lock light. I thought that maybe if I reset the BIOS it my work. However, I am not sure how to do this or even if this is the correct route to go.

first ?,so only the left side works ,do the number keys on the right work!! maybe a default bios would help ,not sure thought , you usually have to hit delete key or f1, f2, f10,on bootup to get into bios.it sometime say when computer is booting, hit whatever ket to enter setup/bios.
It is possible the keyboard is broken you you need to replace it .
Maybe removing and cleaning or replugging it into the motherboard will help ,see link .
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba4010/portege4010_1.htm

Hello,

Is it possible that I've just burnt out the metal connectors in the socket after years of heavy use?

Thanks in advance.

to me this is the most likely cause of you problem ,i have see and had this problem fixed for other,it involve buying a new connector and having it soldered to the motherboard .here locally we have a tv repair guy who will do it for about 30.00$ i supplied the parts ,i bought the new plugs on e-bay.

like this one for you model.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/DC-Power-Jack-Fits-Dell-C-Series-C400-C600-C800_W0QQitemZ290172097474QQihZ019QQcategoryZ51151QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

All thats required to reseat it is to make sure its plugged in completely right? just unplugging and plugging back I assume.

yes ,and the degree into which it has to be take apart you will see as you follow the steps from#1 on through until you can unplug the cable,
From looking at the pictures you may only need to do steps 10 and 16 to get at the cable .
Just remember it was someone else who said this might help you problem ,and not ME!! lol

hi i do think it would involve taking the laptop apart ,if you click on the link below and scroll to the bottom and go to page 3,picture #17 and click on the picture ,the flex cable is near his hand ,coming from the monitor to the motherboard
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-M105/take-apart-notebook-1.htm

http://www.google.ca/search?q=ahr.exe&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

yeah ,win and lose,sounds about right!!

Hi bobbyraw,

1) The first fan inside the power supply that is directed at the back of the case produces very little air not like the normal fans although it revolves very quickly...what is the problem?

2) The second fan inside the power supply that is directed to the inside of the case doesn't revolve at all, so the power supply should be changed?

3) What is a system fan (not the CPU fan)? Where it can be located?

4)How to know if this heatsink works or not?

5) The BIOS tells me that both the CPU and System fan have 0 RPM although I can see the CPU fan revolving! so what is the problem as well

Plzzzzzz answer me in details

only one detail needed ,take the computer to a repair shop and have no-working fans replaced before you ruin your power supply and you motherboard and processor !!! HEAT Kills

i cant even do that it just stops running

its clear you have a hardware problem,of some sort ,could be anything from a bad cpu/motherboard/video card/cdrom drive/harddrive /ram the list goes on and on .time to take to computer shop or neighbourhood computer geek

check this link and maybe start over from the first .
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread55459.html

you are getting very good help from others on other site,nothing i could add that would help you .i was going in the right direction with my first post .
good luck

Hello,
I have a new HP notebook with a bilt in webcam. I can see myslf and other videos in my computer, but cannot find away to get to a remote camera. Any ideas out there? Thanks, John

what do you mean by a remote camera!! and other videos??
what software are you using to view yourself

Hello ,i use a IOGear kvm,a little oder with ps2 connections ,i have hooked to it right now a logitech cheap,modelM-rr95 usb wireless optical mouse ,using a green adapter,usb to ps2.and it seems to work fine .don't usually use wireless just hooked it up for you ,to see if it would work .
http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GCS62

you need to make sure the drive is formatted ,does it show in computer management ,disk management ,
go to start /run and type this in .
compmgmt.msc
go to disk management .and see if it there .if so right click on its reference and choose format .all this is assuming the drive is new with no data stored on it yet .

Hello,

I have just bought new HP Proliant ML150 Generation 3 Server without any OS. I have decided to install Win XP professional so I have inserted Win xp prof. CD and Windows installation started successful until I didnt recieve next message:

*******************************************************************************************************************************
Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup can not continue. To quit setup, Press F3.
*******************************************************************************************************************************

I have searched many forums including DaniWeb but I still cant find solution;(

Any help is appreciated and thanks in advance for promt replys!

Cheers;P

did you open the case to make sure there is a hard drive install in the tower ,if yes what type hard drive Sata or IDE ,if Sata you will need to hit f6 when installing winxp and install sata drivers so winxp can recognize you hard drive .the sata drivers are usually found on the motherboard disk that comes with a new computer .sata drives have a smaller usually red cable connecting them to the motherboard ,ide have 40/80 pin wide usually grey cable.

edit= did a google search and it has 6 bay sata .

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12527_div/12527_div.pdf

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=179911&taskId=101&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1163831#2

Yes, I connect through LAN.
But usually I do not have to care any thing about proxy or any thing, just choose 'auto detect' and it done!

dose it work for you if you type in a web site address.
there is a spyware/virus section to this forum, i thing you should get a program called hijackthis and post a log in that forum .
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/forum64.html

Any tips on how to get the darn screw out?
(

use the correct screw driver! ram covers are usually secured with a Star screw [5 point]and not Phillips screw[4 point ] like the others ,you could try a tiny flat head screwdrive ,i do

what does CPU / System / NB FAN connectors stand for?
what are their uses? which connector is which fan type? (casing fan?)

CPU=central processing unit ,the computer processor chip,the hart of the computer !
System=system fan is a case fan used to remove hot air or bring in cool air .
NB-Fan= is a motherboard chipset fan.usually used to keep the northbridge chipset cool .
so the overall use is to keep the computer running cool!!
the connectors on the motherboard should be marked,when fans are plugged into the motherboard they are then monitored in the BIOS of the computer .

maybe just take the old fan off and go to local computer shop and get one to match it .

below is a short discription off the net ,it shows the ram in this 5100 as DDR SDRAM and not
ddr2,are you sure cpu-z shows pc2 3200 and not just ddr3200,so you will need to check with Dell or your motherboard specs to find out if its ddr2 compatiable ,also you could only repplace the 2 /256 chips with 4 chips if the board has 4 memory slots \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

, Dell Dimension 5100 for Home (Pentium 4 2.80GHz, 512MB, 80GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: D51L1

Product Short Spec:
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (2.80 GHz)
RAM installed: 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive: 80 GB
Display (projector) diagonal size: 17 in
OS provided: Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005

What!!

pressing the keyboard or smashing it by hand , and pressing the power on .

you are just not smashing it hard enough !! LOL

very good program to do a lot of the thing to clean and fix performance of you PC,.and it has a free version
http://www.iobit.com/

Thanks for your advice...but

I couldnt enter into the d:\i386
Raj

could be that d:\ is not the drive letter of your cdrom ,do you have two cd drives in the computer

I don't want to format the drive - it's already formatted. I want to know what the format is. I can search the drive by sector number, but I can't possibly look at all 700million + sectors to find directories. I believe there is at least one directory entry with bad data, but I don't know where to look.

over and over i read this and have to say i've never heard this ? before ,as to the format of NTFS ,to my knowledge its NTFS, NT file System,dose this hdd run,is it on a working computer .
chkdsk info ..
CHKDSK
chkdsk drive /p /r
The chkdsk command checks the specified drive and repairs or recovers the drive if the drive requires it.The command also marks any bad sectors and it recovers readable information.

You can use the following options:
/p : Does an exhaustive check of the drive and corrects any errors.
/r : Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information.

Note If you specify the /r option, the /p option is implied. When you specify the chkdsk command without arguments, the command checks the current drive with no options in effect.

When you run the chkdsk command, you are required to use the Autochk.exe file. CHKDSK automatically locates this file in the startup folder. If the Command Console was preinstalled, the startup folder is typically the Cmdcons folder. If CHKDSK cannot find Autochk.exe in the startup …