mjdodd

I gather this cable is a USB link. Normally there would be a CD with the cable and there should be configuration software on the cd that enables you to turn off the computer output to the usb port If not then the control panel (sounds) should enable you to …

well one problem is this, the error messages sent to your screen are produced by some 'fault' in the printer (or sometimes computer) and in the printer there is z last of errors. The fault then 'chooses' the error nearest to its actual ability to detect the fault. Eg a …

Grub is an easy boot loader that works. I installed a version of linux directly from a CD onto a computer with <xp on it and it made a partition and loaded linux and changed the mbr (master boot record) of windows to GRUB and that then gives the choice …

I assume : all connections are ok and tested printer has passed a startup test on its own (ie test print a page) I assume you are using a hard wire connection (not wireless) if using wireless you may be losing signal or worse connectivity problems due to identification queries. …

you might even try safe mode and see if you have a restore point to go back to M

have you tried an external usb mouse? some times the touchpad is turne off by other software and think in the control paneml it may be possible to change its properties and bring it back to life. M

it may well be that you are signed on as an ordinary user and that in win 7 does not allow you to change the programs. You may need administrator rights to do this. Check in 'users' to see that you are an administrator. M

Two items: 1. If the folder is in use (even just in explorer) then you will have to close the program that is accessing the folder. (you may even have icons working on the tray that can prevent folder access) 2. The read/write/ attributes of files and group policy and …

It could also be a memory shortage problem. When the computer runs out of live memory it tries to use the hard disk as virtual memory. Windows normally controls itself how much is allocated but have a look and see what size the virtual memory is and it may be …

I agree with Jingda but a word of experience. I know that amazon are world wide but we have used a Sony reader bought in the UK and used in France. There is a very big problem with trying to download some ebook files where the copyright is in another …

without wishing to open a can of worms architecture is the way the electronic components are matched and put together to make the computer actually function electronically (and electronically efficiently). organisation is the linking together of both electronics, hard ware, software OS and programs as well as input and output …

and a blast from the past... there is a lot that IT can do but it is always going to be restricted by the human end of the machine. By this I mean the keyboard has lasted a long time as humans know how to use it. However you can …

not only does it need to be purchased but once you do that you get a 'code' that has to be entered the first time you run the trial version. That converts the trial version to a full bought version. If on the other hand you want a free 'office' …

It may also be worth trying a very secure banking encryption that some banks are using called 'Trusteer' This may ease the login problems. I am also aware that sometimes (I live in France and bank in the uk) I have to use the top line of numbers and not …

I agree it looks like hardware, could be video card, memory or the screen. All of these can be checked by swapping for known good ones. Whilst it is unlikely to be the swap file but it could be that the hard disk has a space that is not recognised …

I also have had the same missing ntldr error and solved it by copying ntldr from another machine M

I have a EEEPC (small notebook runnning Linux natty nahwal. I also have a USB 2Gb key formatted in EXT3, which shows up in the file manager and on the desktop when inserted How can I use the usb for installations of programs? (how do I tell them where to …

I also have struggled with sony vaio for a client and it always boots into the repair or leave and start windows routine. this is a boot addition put in by Sony called Vaio care and it means that when the *** machine is finally booted pressing the 'assist' button …

I have used partition commander for quite a long time and it is very easy, flexible and can move, link or format partitions in almost any way. This is not an advert, I have no axe to grind but it also allows you to view all the proposed changes before …

I have had similiar problems in the past with some software. Various manufacturers provide drivers for printers (eg HP, Dell etc) The same is true for some other peripheral devices. These drivers (any particularly early ones) forgot to let go of the processor when they had finished their slot. hence …

A further idea would be to start the computer but not using the hard drive. You could use the windows disk and go to safe mode or better to set the bios to first boot from a cd drive and then use a linux boot anything type cd. Then you …

To try to help! The computer has maker (HP, Dell etc) and usually a model number on the rear or underneath. The video driver is a piece of software installed (in the case of most win 7 computers by win 7) but may be installed by the manufacturer of the …

futher to Caperjack most of what is done on the net is controlled by the speed of the connection. if you use either dial up or ADSL most computers under five years old will not notice any difference in speed of operation until they get the software on board the …

The easiest and best way to see if there is a fault with the video card is to test that card in another computer, and correspondingly to get hold of a card that is known to work and put that in your computer. By doing this you can be sure …

This may not help but generally speaking if you run a d32 bit on win è 64 THE SOFTWARE CAN NORMALLY DISTINGUISH AND USE APPROPRIATE CALLS FOR THE TYPE OF SOFTWARE; wHILST IT IS NOT INFALLIBLE AND i DO NOT KNOW ANY PARTICULARLY SOFTWARE YOU ARE TRYING TO USE BUT …

In general that is absolutely right. Linux (server or anything else) compiles files at run time into a file that does what it should ; Windows compiles before running and turns the file into an exe file and that then runs when ever called. Whilst they are incomptible it might …

whilst recognissing the world changed it can be said (without bias) Windows 3 /3.1 etc was the first of the mouse driven icon type programs and was OK but not very stable. Win 95 was a muchbetter program more stable but although very good soon was seen to be outdated …

agreed and although the version of procmon may have a help file with it if not then google it and it gives a good and full help on how to use it. M

There is a piece of software called procmon downloadable free and running this records all the processes that are going on. It is time consuming but it give a very accurate picture of exactly what processes are actually taking place aver a period of time. If you run this it …

I agree with Jingda the OS is not seeing the hard disk. There can be a number of reasons for this 1: The active partition (usually the first one or the whole disk has been corrupted : Solutionis to use a partition manager or reinstall windows. 2; The boot manager …

have you tried using DOS ping to see if the computers actually exist! I have found simliliar problems where the windows ( or networking) software is not doing what it should. At least if you get a ming response you will know that it is the software and not the …

On almost all computers that have a factory install of windows have a function button ( or DEL or some other)to press at the very early screen before you reach the 'options' as above. pressing this function button will restore the computer to the state it was in when it …

The power of a computer depends on a number of things. 1 the processor (higher spec better for complex use) 2 the amount of memory (more the merrier) 3 the OS (some like linux / mac will go faster isn certain ways!) 4 the Hard drive.(cehck the speed and timings) …

you might also try a factory reset. (usually a pointer in a small hole in the underneath or some caqses side) of the computer. If it works as per jinga aboved then definately battery butn it could be the charger on hte mob and the battery just recovering for a …

itcould very well be a failinjg battery. If the voltage across the actual compyter is wrong (due to incoherent battery and charger ratings) then it is likely the computer will hang. low battery can give a variety of wrong readings and messages. Try to test with aonther good battery M

I know this sounds stupid, but are you sure you are logging on to the coprrect wirelss signal? I find clients often do not realise that there may be a lot of roputers broadcasting in an area and there is a need to be sure you are on the right …

On older machines there can often be a heat problem. If dust collects on the motherboard / chips.heat sinks, fans etc and then is not removed it insulates the chip etc the temperature rises and bingo it shuts down to protect itself. look inside the case and if there is …

Ifd you canuse some other boot media such as a liux type startup disk then the place to look is in the windows file where there are two files that may help. Boot.ini tells the machine what it should do boot.log (or similiar name gives a record of what it …

try using dos and 'ping' the drive e( >ping E:) do you get a response? if not electrical fault try using the same user ID and password on both machines. check and see if the Drive E is NOT read only If the drive E: is in heavy use it …

I totally agree with caperjack, but when looking at the jumpers on the HD make sure that you are aware of the difference of using cable select or drive selection (master/slave). Cable select may not work with older drives. M

It looks like hte 13.4Gb is a recovery partition. On most Dell machines at start up ther eis an option to press one of the function keys to 'restore' it to the factory condition. This 'system' is kept on that partition. If you delete it you will lose the facility …

if you try running it on mains only and nothing then it sounds like an electrical fault. (fuse, connection internal loose, chip loose, broken on off switch) or maybe the mboard is faulty after a voltage surge. Isuspect you need a service engineer. M

could also be the drive itself, and sometimes but rare if on that machine a disk is put in that it cant read (blue ray etc ) then it hangs and you need to follow the above advice re reinstalling drivers etc;

have you used any other sound system like skype? Sometimes programs hog the sound system and do not return it to windows OS for other sound use. a reboot normally clears this but you may need to select your sound input device in the sound system. M

there are various ways but probably the easiest is to use a reasonably good disk partition program. you will need to put a new partition on your hard disk (beware not to rub out the old one with 7 on it) Then format the new partition and install xp then …

can u get any life out of it in the bios, a linux cd (with boot changed to cd first boot device) might start it. If not then therei s no reason why you should not try swapping the hard disk. I bought for about £20 20€ 20$ an external …

Itis quite possible that the hibfile.sys has become corrupted. Usually the hib file is in the windows directory or maybe windows / system. Ther eis a proper way of deleting and remaking this file and there is a microsoft knowledge database article on it. Sorry I do not have the …

I think you solved it Rik but just a word of warning, if you are not used to soldering use a very fine soldering iron, earth yourself and the machine and don't apply too much heat to the board!

when a computer boots up it does a whole series of tests and checks. It looks for example for screen, printer, keyboard, memory, disk drive etc etc. It has to do this in a particular order and get a response within a specific time. If by chance the screen is …

teaching people is never easy... ask any teacher; but about backups I have often said that statistics show that is you lose everything you are very likely to go out of business! They then ask 'how do I back up' then its up to you ....! BOL M