Posts by Chaky

Files - generally no. They remain on hard drive, bu might get deleted/replaced by windows re-installation, but only system files, unless you FORMAT the drive prior to windows installation. (btw, re-installing windows will be necessary). So, when you do get the new mobo in, don't bother trying booting the thing up, unless it is identical to the old one. Go straight to windows installation process WITHOUT formating the drive, although, it would be nice if you could make a backup of needed files and do a clean installation (format the partition). That way you would have less junk on the HD (redundant remains of an old windows).
I must say the re-installing the windows means pretty much re-installing all of the applications your mom is currently using.

Discharging static is pretty simple. All you need to do is to ground the motherboard and GROUND YOUR SELF. That's the rule no. 1 with handling the electronic equipment bare-handed. Just grab a pipe or something, and for the motherboard, look for the (usually green/yellow striped) wire that is screwed to the casing. That would be the ground wire. Simplest thing would be to make a brief motherboard-PSU-socket in the wall connection, but don't get electrocuted. One plug in - plug out should suffice. By motherboard PSU connection, I meant just the grounding wire.

Last one..

- the first thing on your mind should be the reason old one got fried, if that's why you're replacing the mobo in …

What I had in mind were real posts and members that were sanctioned. Examples of "what not to do" if you will.

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Wow! First post in 3 years? And to reply to ME?! I'm faltered!

How about a list of banned members?
Since good and bad rep posts and infractions are for everyone to see via member profile, it would be educational for people around here to see just how you can get banned.

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It happened to me on my old machine with GeForce 4 VGA. It has something to do with overlay settings. If your VGA is NVIDIA powered, then follow these steps:

- right click on the desktop
- select "proprieties"
- click on the "settings" tab
- click on the "advanced" button
- click on the "GeForce xxxx" tab
- if the new NVIDIA's control panel is is enabled, switch to the classic one and click "apply"
- in the tab next to the "advanced tab" open up the branch named after your VGA and select "Video Overlay Settings"
- Click on the "Restore Defaults" button.
- if it is grayed, then toggle the zooming and click the "Restore Defaults button. There are either "zoom in" and "zoom out" buttons on the display illustration or a slide bar for zooming in and out.

I'm afraid that this problem goes beyond video driver and settings, for I constantly have that problem on my old machine. Every time I switch in and out of full screen mode in BS Player, my screen remains zoomed and every time I need to manually do these steps. Only way I found to permanently resolve this problem was fresh windows installation

I disabled the feature to do a check on whether someone is subscribed to a thread or not because it is on a list of like 5 things that vBulletin says can have a drastic effect on performance, and I've noticed the server load average climbing lately.

However, if it's very confusing, I'll reenable this feature.

That might be the cause of multiple notifications per post?

I've noticed that I get notifications on every new post in one thread, unlike before when I would get single notification (until I visited the thread).
Anyway, if it loads the server, then you don't really need to enable the feature. There are other ways to unsubscribe.

It's either firmware or software (red/blue/whatever color book) issue. I had similar problems, only reversed. My Burner read everything, but didn't react properly to the audio CDs or DVD movies. It presumed that those were data CD/DVD. Had to reinstall the windows to set it right.

... and there are very few ppl in the world that would actually REPAIR damaged lenses.

Do you guys realize that from any forum listing (ie the forum index or the category pages) you can double click on the 'new posts' yellow folder to mark that forum read? :)

What about "unsubscribe from this thread" feature? I think there is a bug, 'cos I see "subscribe to this thread" menu item in "thread tools" menu in the threads that I'm already subscribed for.

CD or DVD lens cleaner would do the same.

If it is damaged, then the only way to "fix" it is to replace the device. When it comes to the laptops, DVD burner is proprietary piece o hardware due to the shape of the tray, so you'll be forced to order one from Samsung. (that is, if they still manufacture those particular DVD burners). Or you can go to the Samsung-licensed service shop and let them worry about getting a new piece for an old laptop (all for the $$$)

The criteria for 'hotness' depends not only on the number of replies, but also on the number of views. I bet you must have seen a resurrected / old thread.

You bet right. Old threads, 3-4 replies, 3-4 thousand views.

P.S. Just noticed different rep dots colors (darker ones). I'm never gonna have those.

Every DVD drive has 2 sets of lens. One for CDs and one for DVDs. Obviously, CD lens are damaged or dirty. You might try the lens cleaner CD.

Kind of, kills the daniweb traditional look. I got used to purple.

BTW, what's the criteria for the hot threads? I've seen threads that are marked as "hot" and with 4 replies(?)

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That's it. I'm unsubscribing. Got 100+ notifications from 3 threads. This one is one of them.

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AAAGHHH!!! NOT AGAIN!!! I thought this was over.

Those things tend to happen here.

$1000 + VGA... hmm...
Your biggest concern would be MOTHERBOARD. ($150) I suggest that you go for the latest NVIDIA chipset, vista-ready and SLI-ready if you VGA is. Avoid ASUS. Their download site wasn't updated since forever.

Memory... If you won't overclock, than go for the cheap ones (<$100). I suggest that you go for the 2* 512 Megs stick, and, by all means, CONSULT THE MOBO MANUAL!! Trust me, if the brand/model is not on the "compatible" list than it means that it won't work as it should even if the declared timings of the sticks matched the timings supported by the mobo. Took me ~ a year to figure out the right settings for my memory sticks (yes, I didn't read the manual and, yes, avoid GEIL - no customer support whatsoever)

On-board audio... can't really avoid it. Make sure it is 7.1 output.

PSU... don't go under 500 Watts ($50)

CPU... I say AMD 64X2 - the more the merrier(not sure about the price, at least $300)

I suggest you go for AMD in any case if you plan on gaming. Intel is not the gamer's first choice. Just can't beat the 3d-now! routines that AMD has.
Off course, mind the socket (AM2, 939, 940...)

HD... optimal price/capacity ratio would be $100 worth. (new stuff)

For the cooling solution, go for the Thermaltake. It's a cheaper copy of Zalman. (CPU and VGA cooling). Rough est. for the whole …

Solved.

Here's what I've done:
First of all, I've found out that same freeze happens when I disable and re-enable the driver directly via device manager, so I've uninstalled the driver. I know that it would be sane thing to pursue right away, but it wasn't my first choice of action because the NVIDIA's firewall is moody piece of work without poking around the drivers it depends on.
After that I've hit the "scan for hardware changes" and the freeze happened again, only this time (after the reboot) there were no more freezes after the re-enabling the LAN. I guess it was a driver issue.
The usual traffic was still missing, (0 packets after a boot + other PC invisible in the workgroup) although the connectivity and accessibility was normal. I've fixed it by creating the Network setup disc on XP side and running it on w98 side.

I don't see any ads in my control panel since the change.

What ethernet card do you have? Please, post network card manufacturer & model (or mobo manuf. & model if it is implemented)
Possibly the driver isn't included with the windows 98SE package.

Tim, there could be number of reasons for this:
- overclocked machine
- lack of cpu/memory voltage (dying PSU)
- bad RAM sticks
- motherboard damage

I suggest that you disable "quick boot" in your BIOS. It might pick up the problem (no quick boot = extended POST)

Make sure that you hook it up to NT/2k//XP system. W95/98 (and Me, I think) won't read NTFS without add-on.

Here's a weird behavior. My PC freezes if I re-enable the LAN. No BSOD, no logs in event viewer, nothing on the hijackthis log...
I've noticed that LAN (along with the modem connection) tray icon disappeared moment my anti-virus started updating itself. I'm updating it regularly and it never behaved this way. I suspect that it has something to do with anti-virus software (BitDefender) or the installer (or whatever the update routine for the AVS is).
Anyway, when that happened I've opened up the proprieties for the LAN connection and my IP address was 0.0.0.0. I've hit the "repair" button and it came back to normal, but the traffic seized. At that time my PC was still connected to the internet via modem, but somehow windows were acting as it weren't and, instead of connection status window, I got a dial window. Off course, it couldn't open up a com port. It was already open. Anyway, only way to sever the modem connection was to reboot windows, so I did just that. After a reboot I've noticed that the LAN connection works one way only (packets are being sent, but none or one received). Configuration seemed as usual, repair button didn't jump-start the usual traffic.... That's when I decided to disable and re-enable LAN and BAM! - Immediate and total system freeze!
Rebooted and tried it again, and got the same effect.

The present situation is:
LAN is connected, PC to PC via xwire, workgroup …

If you guys really saw the war, you wouldn't be joking about it.

I usually read what I wrote. Then I edit and edit and edit....

It looks clean. You never said what kind of internet connection you're dealing with. Is it direct (modem, cable modem, DSL, LAN...) or via proxy?

Sounds more like network-configuration-related problem(s).
Also, hijack this logs would shed more light on your problems(s).

Same thread, loaded fully in 15.5 s (modem, firefox).

And Chaky, if I didn't have an adblocker, I'd be hating you right now... or handing out -rep :icon_rolleyes: j/k

He, he.. I am you-either-love-me-or-you-hate-me sort of person.

Never heard of facebook....

That's what your social network is for in your profile. :)

What I had in mind was something based on "social network" concept.

Example:
(food for thoughts)

- x number of posts and/or rep points allow member to form a club
- each club has custom name
- each club has custom avatar (or banner, logo, badge, flag...)
- each club has it's own exclusive forum with threads (crossbreed of private messaging and posting)
- post/thread lifespan in those forums are time-limited (a week, for example)
- each club member gets (optional) mini-badge along his/her avatar
- founders have administrator powers within the clubs (kicking ppl out, deleting posts or threads)
- clubs survive only if they have x number of club members.

On the second thought, it would be pretty pointless.

Another unrelated suggestion:
Beside PMs (in the header), useful thing would be number of new subscribed threads.

:?: I want to reformat my pc but it seems my own computer does not want me to.
It always gives out a stop error message saying something like this:

>>Your windows had been shut down to avoid damage.
1.Please scan your PC for viruses.
2.Scan hard drives so it be powered or terminated correctly.
3.Run CHKDSK/ F for errors.

Well I have done 1 and 3 still the stop error above always occur.
How to do number 2?
What does F mean in CHKDSK/ F? Is is F:\?
Well if it is I dont have a drive F:\.

Well actually I had one but the it is because of powerISO.
I installed it and suddenly F:\ appeared.

Is the powerISO responsible or other error that exists?

What should I do? Step by step please. Thank You

Taking that you want to get rid of your current windows installation, you should:

- boot from Windows setup CD
- (optional) delete partition(s) and recreate at least 1
- format partition(s)
- install the windows (optional)

Regarding the chkdsk /f, the "/f" is a command-line option to force the error checking on that drive. Otherwise it would skip most of the checks. I suggest that you use recovery console (boot with setup CD and choose -r for recovery console when prompted. Administrator password is needed here) and use chkdsk /p. That way you'll get most of the errors out.

What are you implying?

I'm implying that nobody could beat your posting rate AND that there should be a ranking table.

...or you can always request the concerned person to type properly.

Not my style. I like to make more direct link at 1-on-1 level of communicating without restrains. Plus, that would sound like patronizing.

(in my defense) Allot of newcomers approached me via PMs with their problem(s), and every time my reply sounded like "Post a thread and I will reply you there. Someone else might have same problem."

lol @ evil

There should be post-per-day ranking table around. (Christina would be #1)

(posting in the correct thread)

There should be alliances between members, clubs or some sort of separations between members (and mods). Sort of social network, but with label, logo and club member-exclusive lounge. It would make things more colorful around here.

Oh come on Chaky...

Hmmm... you're right. It does sound dumb....

I'll rephrase: I will use "lol"'s and:D's to establish communication with someone that practices that kind of posting, although I do not use often emoticons and lol-kind-of-abbreviations.

There should be, like, clubs or alliances between members here @ daniweb.

(did I just say @?)

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Whoops! Wrong thread.

Is it just me, or the ads in the control panel are missing? IE7, Firefox, Opera... control panel only.

Like it or not, this is not professional IT/hardware/software/programmer exclusive forum. Allot of incoming members are rookies in those areas. To be more clearly understood, experienced members/moderators must use abbreviations (and other accessories) that those rookies use, otherwise replies would look too arid.

What happened to "(un)subscribe to this thread" links?

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Nevermind. Found it.

we never meant it to become the norm for speech on digital media

Well, it did.

I'm sorry Chaky, I didn't mean to sound unappreciative!

Nevermind that. I just don't like empty (unused) spaces.
I've noticed that some of the icons (not smilies) in the "advanced reply" box have white background. Should be gray.

It is not font size that got changed. It is everything around them. Most of all, the spacings.

If you don't like my suggestions, discard them.

More suggestions....

Dani, here are some suggestions.

More to come.

Looks bigger.

My friend had a Compaq laptop and I was surprised to learn that the BIOS is stored on HD itself. (he needed bootable floppy to change the BIOS settings).

Also make sure that the HD is set on "master" or "single drive" if possible. If it is set on "slave" or "master with slave present" BIOS wouldn't pick it up.

Haing same problem also with friends 2200 laptop, i have swapped HDD's and tried to reload windows but dosent pickup the GDD. Even the BIOS dosent recognise there being a disc in there, got an IDE error message also......

Help!!

Make sure that BIOS settings for the HD is set on "auto" and not "user".