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 | Due to the complex nature of Linux there is an elitist mentality out there in their forums. I've seen many people intrigued by the eye-candy for Linux, sign up to a forum to get help with the learning curve of a particular flavour of Linux only to be told to …  |
 | Hard Disk drives are mechanical. They have a rotating metal disk and have an arm that rides to and fro above the surface of that rotating disk. On the tip of that arm is a 'head' reading magnetically stored data layed out in the form of tracks, sub-divided into sectors. …  |
| | Windows or Linux? Make sure you get drivers with it or know you can get them before you buy a card. You could try searching for an AGP 256MB Video Card. But you'll also need to think seriously about RAM too. You would do better to save up for something … |
| | Just a quick clarification, please. When you talk about typing in this password, when does it ask you for it? If it asks you for a password almost immediately after you turn the laptop on, before windows begins loading, then that may be a BIOS password. But, if it is … |
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| | Double-check that the video cable is properly connected, both to the computer and to the rear of the monitor. Because your computer has a Sapphire 7950 video card, this means there are two video connectors on the back of your computer. The video connector near the top of the computer … |
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| | Run [Malwarebytes](http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button) and then [Superantispyware](http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE). Let us know how you get on. You're really asking for this kinda trouble by not having an AV. My personal favourite is Avast. :-) |
| | Re: PC Trouble When you turn your computer on, does it sound like it is working, do you hear a beep (or beeps?) and the fan(s)? Have you made any changes to your computer recently? If so, please tell us about these changes. Make sure all of the cables are properly connected, that …  |
 | You might not need to use a Disc to resolve this. Please visit this [Microsoft page](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193) and follow the instructions involving the use of sfe.exe. It would be wise to read through the whole page before doing anything though. Basically, Windows compares system dll's with those stored in a cache. … |
| | However, it really does depend on what you are going to use your PC for, or its main role? If you really want to see your PC's potential you would do well to set up a dual boot with Linux, perhaps Ubuntu. Give it a go. :) |
| | Here's a few you can try, but if a virus has taken so much control already there will likely be more steps to follow up with. I hope one of the below links do the job. [Trend Micro House Call](http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/) [Panda (Internet Explorer only)](http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/index/) [F-Secure](http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/tools/online-scanner/) [BitDefender](http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/) [ESET (Internet Explorer only)](http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/)  |
 | Seems you have to be in the US to watch it. :( Like you, I've never had a tattoo, and will never have one. There are clothes of a particular fashion that I use to wear, but would I wear them now? Not a chance! This is one of the …  |
| | Do you have any option on your VGA box or monitor to choose which input or output 'channel' to use? For example, on most Televisions (I know you're not talking about your TV, this is an example) you can choose whether to select a signal from HDMI, AV, PC, or … |
 | Many modern laptops turn off the LED when the battery is fully charged. This should be the case with your parents Laptop. To be absolutely sure, use the laptop for about 30 minutes without the power adapter attached. After 30 minutes connect the power adapter and I am confident you … |
| | If you have successfully booted into Linux, and then were able to boot into Windows, this is not an altogether bad sign. This is just an indication of there being one last step before you are safely dual-booting between the two of them. While you can boot into Windows, please … |
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| | When you look in Device Manager, under Displays Adapters, what do you see? From here you could try completely uninstalling your video card(s), and then install the latest drivers. (even if you feel you already have the latest video drivers) Be sure to download the drivers before your computer restarts … |
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| | Is there any scope in enhancing features of the forums to increase the experience of using Tablets? It wouldn't need to be a significant change, just something that says, 'Tablet Friendlier'. Perhaps there could be an alternate front-end that displays the current drop-down menus in a different way. Perhaps it …  |
| | What sort of computer do you have, laptop, Desktop? Which Operating System? XP, Win' 7, Win' 8? Have you recently made any changes to your computer? Such as attaching an external drive, a hardware upgrade, installed software/game?  |
| | How did you clean the lens? How much space do you have left on your hard disk(s)?  |
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| | When you say that your wireless network crashed, in what sense did it crash? What happened? Have you logged into your Router directly to configure it? If your computer can connect to the 'net but your Router can't, then you may need to copy your computer's MAC address into your … |
| | If you have isolated the problem to the charger, and that the charger is affecting the laptop, then my only advice would be to stop using that charger and get a replacement. Chargers are cheaper to replace than laptops, or the work it costs to repair them. |
| | The message "limited or no connectivity" can mean that your computer can see the network but it isn't seeing the data transfer it's expecting - or simply put, "I'm not getting Internet access". Have you tried Right-clicking the network icon on your taskbar and selecting "Repair"? If that doesn't work, … |
| | If you are trying to decide on a career move or path then this post would have been better in the Community forum. People would have understood its context better. As Redhat is a popular version of Linux, if you receive formal training and qualifications with it there may be … |
 | No, that isn't possible. If you give the default 'Metro' a little time, you will adjust to it and even get to like it. :-) But, if it really is not your cup of tea, then try the [suggestions made here at CNet](http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/software-and-web-apps/how-to-make-windows-8-look-like-windows-7-50009546/). The idea is to strip back the … |
| | Or, you could do a lot more to research these questions yourself. Having these points written in your own words would impress the teacher marking your homework no end. :) |
| | What does the third-party say? Does he/she know if it works? With HP Printers the print-head is built into the ink cartridge. So, your biggest concern is the mechanics of the rest of the printer. Do the rollers still pull in the paper, etc, etc... (that isn't a question) Three … |
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| | Do you need any of this help for school or course work? Or, [is this enough](http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/core/replication/)? |
| | This means that a file has been zipped into more than one piece, and you have only one of those pieces. Imagine a 200MB file being zipped, or compressed, down to 100MB. You want to make it easier for your friend to download, so instead of zipping it as one … |
| | This is quite normal thinking for techies in general. Their satisfaction comes from problem solving. Sales people generally like these sorts of accolades because their achievements very rarely have long term recognition. This can be seen in the differences of how they operate in their work environment. Sales people need … |
 | It may be due to competition. The sort of league Daniweb is in I wouldn't be surprised if there were other similar forums wanting to compare stats. |
 | Is your Dell still under warranty? If so, get in touch with Dell, don't rush into spending any money. As Beginnerdev says, it may be the Inverter, but there is also the possibility that it could be the Backlight. Something to try before spending any money... I personally have never … |
| | There are more than 200 film production companies in Hollywood. :) |
| | Does the power connecter feel loose in the power socket? To test this further remove the battery and connect the power Cable. Turn on the laptop and then move the power cable enough to find out whether moving it turns off the laptop. If it does, then all you need … |
| | >IDLE is a simple IDE that comes with the Python installation. You can write your program in the IDLE editor, save and run. For small code experiments you can use the Python shell option (has >>> prompts). Regarding your comment about the '>>>' prompts, Vegasat explains a great and simple … |
| | If the person who installed Windows 7 completely "wiped" the drive before doing so, this measure might not work. You may need to obtain some HP Restore Discs. If all is well, then these steps will work: Turn off the computer if it is not already off. Disconnect and remove … |
| | The warning lights on the bridge, were they connected to a sensor of some kind? That would make those drivers feel a little dumber wouldn't it? :D  |
| | When the computer is turned on, does it make all the usual sounds that indicate it is powering on? (fan noises, etc?) If not, go to (b). If the computer makes all the sounds of powering on, but you don't see any display, go to (a). (a) Check that the … |
| | Backtrack [advise against](http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ#Why_cant_I_just_add_the_Backtrack_repositories_to_my_Ubuntu_install_or_the_Ubuntu_repositories_to_my_Backtrack_install_.3F) doing this as their penetration tools are completely integrated into the version of Ubuntu it is released with. Have you had a look in the Repositories as [explained here](http://www.upubuntu.com/2012/10/how-to-add-backtrack-repository-to.html)? Also, as you have an ISO, and you don't want to install it, you could use it as …  |
| | Let's take a few precautions first. Do a full Antivirus sweep of your system and download, install, and run the following two programs. [Malwarebytes](http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/) - install and run this one first. A full system check. [Superantispyware](http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html) Run a full sweep. Please tell us of any results. |
| | Is a Microsoft update downloading or installing? There is no reason to believe you have a virus or Trojan yet. Download, install, and run a complete check using [Superantispyware](http://www.superantispyware.com/). A complete check will take approximately one hour. Also have a look at the amount of space you have free on … |
| | You will need to tell us what equipment you have already, and what you want to do. For example, how many computers do you have? Do you want it, or them, to connect to the Internet or just to each other? Or, both? :-)  |
| | It may be that the restore option has been started but hasn't completed properly for some reason. Do you have restore discs? There might even be a restore partition. Please tell us which model Acer Aspire One you have. If there are files you would like to recover before the … |
 | Have you followed these steps given at [Technet](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj613767.aspx)? |
| | Harold, driving, notices the flashing police lights in his rear view mirror and pulls over to the side of the road. The elderly couple look at each other nervously, and Margaret asks Harold, "Oh Harold, what have you done?" "Margaret, I haven't done anything, just stay calm and let me … |
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