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 | You've downloaded those things, obviously, because your system has problems. It's most likely that you actually have a virus which can identify the program files for antivirus and anti-trojan software, and vblock them from installing or running. Either format your system and start over fresh, or post a topic in … |
| | Check, double check and recheck the leads plugged in to the motherboard front panel connector. Sometimes even having the power LED lead reversed can stop you from booting. The only way you're gonna tell if the processor is kaput is to try it in another motherboard, or try another processor … |
| | Oh crikeys! Nice picture jwenting! Any chance of you uploading a suitable sized version of that somewhere you could link it, so that people could use it as a wallpaper? |
 | Hi mikeandike22 Please don't feel that this is in any way personally directed at yourself. I know we've had a little dialogue about reducing your image size, but I'm afraid that's merely coincidence. Discussion of matters such as this go on behind the scenes on an ongoing basis amongst the … |
 | The original Sims game requires administrator rights in order to run. Are you using a restricted user account on that system? If so, the game will not run within that environment. It has to be installed and run from an account with full administrator provileges. |
| | The switch itself is a little unit that clicks into place from behind the front cover. the Button only pushes down onto it. The switch unit has probably come adrift, or the little plastic lugs holding it in place are worn or broken. Take it to a repairman and see …  |
 | You need to decide first if your display card is an NVidia Riva card or an NVidia TNT card. The two are completely different. Rivas use an older graphics chip on them. the TNT cards came later. There's no such thing as a 'Riva TNT' ;) That's probably where your … |
| | Hi, You've got 2 basic options: 1. Determine the maximum speed and type processor your motherboard will accept, find one for sale on eBay or similar, and use that as the basis for your upgrade. This is hard to do, as most people will have 'maxxed out' their motherboards of … |
| | What motherboard do you have? What is the brand of RAM you have?  |
| | Hi, This happens because of a few reasons: - You've 'cleaned' the hard drive, emptying your browser cache - You've had a browser window 'crash', corrupting your 'favicons' or a few other reasons. The best way to fix it is to delete the website's 'Favourites' entry, and then add it … |
| | Hi, and sorry to take so long to get to this question. Have you tried replacing the CMOS battery and then running the hard drive auto detection in BIOS setup? Your problem sounds like a dead CMOS battery, and on many old systems once CMOS had no battery backup the …  |
| | Right click that device manager entry and choose 'Uninstall' Reboot and let your system reinstall the card. Provide drivers if necessary Set up your network connection again. |
| | Blue29, the important thing to consider here is what you've stated to be your reasons for having a computer - music, games, internet! The fact that you want games dictates that you need a Windows PC. Forget Mac, forget Linux. Although some games are available for those platforms, the mainstream …  |
| | [url="http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/ResNet/P2P/limewire.html"]http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/ResNet/P2P/limewire.html[/url] File sharing is bad, mmkayy? And bad file sharing software is REALLY bad! |
| | What has happened to the disks? The Windows CD? The software installed on it? How on earth was a Technician doing it for you if there are no disks? (It's illegal for them to put Windows and other software on the system if you don't actually OWN the software) Or … |
| | outdoors51, problems like this, where some unwanted intruder has lodged itself on your system, should be posted in the 'Security' section of our forum. I'll move this there for you, so you can get some assistance with your problem. |
| | Re: The Sims 2 Error Does any other CD autorun? You might have autostart disabled, either through setting or through system corruption. I'll move this to the appropriate section as soon as the problem becomes evident. |
| | Hi, Could you let us know some details about your system please? System manufacturer and model number? Motherboard make and model number? Modem make and model number? I've come across a couple of 'budgetty' motherboards which are prone to problems like this when connecting an ADSL/Cable moden via onboard Ethernet. …  |
| | Forget BIOS changes you've read in the Phoenix info. Compaq uses a proprietary interface for BIOS setup, not the standard one. Many of the normal features are unavailable for change. Many large companies do this to their PCs, and can even use the technique to limit your capability for upgrading … |
| | I can remember clearly walking into a pub in Perth in the early 1970s and seeing what was the weirdest looking pinball machine I'd ever seen. It was called 'Pong'. I stuck a coin in the thing and sat down to it with a mate, and several hours later I …  |
| | Are you watching the screen when you power up, and pressing a key when requested in order to boot from the CD? Most systems do not do so without user intervention, and prompt for it! |
| | Are you sure the motherboard chipset drivers are installed? If a 3D display card is in use, without the motherboard chipset drivers in place, 2D display will generally work OK but the system will 'crash' when a 3D function call is made. |
 | 1. You definitely need chipset drivers dude. Things don't work as they should without them 2. Piss the second mouse off, eh? Uninstall Intellipoint and let the mouse use native windows drivers if it works with them. Should be more responsive without excess software overlay. ( I NEVER use mouse … |
| | Re: Updating drivers If your technician was worth his pay he'd have installed necessary driver updates for you! What he's said is misleading. If those particular drivers need updating you need to get the updated versions from the system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer. Let us know what make/model your computer is please, or … |
 | Cas Latency will not effect compatibility at all. It will only effect the response rate of the memory chips themselves. If you have a motherboard which can't cater to the full reponse speed of a particular RAM module, the module will work at an accordingly reduced response timing. |
 | Another handy utility, which identifies most motherboards as well as quite abit of other system info, is Belarc Advisor. [url="http://www.belarc.com/download"]http://www.belarc.com/download[/url] It also gives a very comprehensive report of installed software, Hotfixes and so on, as well as one-click links to your Program install directories. (Best tool I've found yet for … |
| | [QUOTE=Asif_NSU]Well i dont like the idea of shitting in the bowl from which I take my food. Microsoft is an everyday part of my life and it's because of them old grannies, grandpas, little nickies can actually do something with the mystery thing named "computer".[/QUOTE] Spot on! Most perceptive comment … |
| | A No Signal message comes from the monitor, not from the computer. It means the computer isn't working. If nothing has been touched inside the system, it sounds very much like something was electrically damaged when the shut down/ power up occurred. Probably best to take it to a repair … |
| | Delete everything on the second drive. Then [url=http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q289022]edit the boot.ini file[/url] to remove the reference to the second OS installation.  |
| | Time for another shameless plug! You'll find your question specifically addressed in that recent article of mine ;) |
| | There are other reasons for threads being closed also. For instance, a thread may be created which is adressing content forbidden on this website. Such matters as P2P program assistance is prohibited, for example, and assistance with warezed software. Also, a post may be made that 'resurrects' a long stagnant …  |
| | Re: Tech Poetry Is rap OK? Here's one I did a while back in answer to a [url="http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/3765E45E202B5145CA256E7D002AB9EC"]reader question[/url] for my work site : [QUOTE]Disaster Rap! [font=Tahoma]I turned on my PC ‘cause I wanted to have fun[/font] [font=Tahoma]Wouldn’t you just know it, an error message come[/font] [font=Tahoma]It said ‘Check your consistency  |
| | Not sure why it isn't showing up in 'My Computer'. Perhaps you need to install Windows Updates? There are some that relate to USB. Updating the motherboard chipset drivers wouldn't go astray either. But if the thing shows up in Windows Explorer, you can do the job from there. Ensure …  |
| | Which web browser do you use please? this needs to be moved to the appropriate Technical section. |
| | Disconnect everything except Display card, RAM, front panel connectors, processor fan and front panel connectors from the motherboard and the power supply unit. See if the system completed POST to the point of the "You don't have an operating system" message. If it doesn't post, check the motherboard manual diagrams … |
| | Re: USB in DOS We really don't have a section for DOS, so this hardware section will be fine. Go ahead! I'm curious, for starters :D |
| | You REALLY need to cut down on the amount of security and system tools software programs you have installed on that system! You are taking paranoia to a whole new level, it's a wonder your system isn't slowed down to the point of being unusable, and it's a wonder that …  |
| | Let the scientists worry about it till the moment it hits I reckon. I sure as shit won't be worrying about it afterwards! |
| | My suggestion would be to insist that the display cards in either PC be replaced, or to source a system which includes better! In any flavour, the FX5200 is a totally inadequate dosplay card for games, and hell! You're talking about Far Cry! The absolute minimum standard card you want, … |
| | Hi GrimJack. That technician is pulling your leg. To change from BIOS version 1008 to BIOS version 1009 you need only download the BIOS update file from the motherboard manufacturer website, and use the recommended software tool to 'Flash' the BIOS. BIOS flashing is conducted by overwriting the information on … |
| | Is this the fan on the processor, or a fan for the system case? If it is one for the processor, you can get hundreds of suitable aftermarket alternatives from PC component suppliers. Have you still got the old fan? You should be easily able to cut and join the … |
| | The Files and settings transfer wizard is not designed for the purpose you're trying to put it to. It's for transferring your settings and data to a different computer you intend to use Windows XP on, and which you intend to use as a replacement system. You'll find a very … |
| | I'm using Windows XP, Award BIOS on some systems, and drives in excess of 32Gb with no problems. Are these drives being partitioned and formatted FAT32 with FDISK? If so, why? The Windows XP CD will partition and format the drives, and use NTFS as well. IF FDISK is used … |
| | Re: Dual hard drives Rthless, put the second drive in the system and ensure it is correctly configured as a secondary drive. Then perform a Refresh Install of Windows XP on the second drive and the multi-boot structure should be created for you. Make sure you choose to install to the partition where your … |
| | cozzy, if you want a guide to format and reinstall, then the link in my sig leads to a couple of articles I wrote recently for people such as yourself, covering the tasks of preparing for and performing the format and install in a comprehensive manner. |
 | You would be better served to add another hard drive to your system. A 40Gb or 80Gb drive can be obtained for a surprisingly low price nowadays. |
| | What you need is a 'KVM switch' or a 'Video splitter'. [url]http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/video-splitters.html[/url] |
| | Have you got a Windows XP install CD? Have you got a Recovery CD which came with the PC? |
| | Remove the data cable from the floppy drive, reverse the connector and plug it back in. Sounds very much like you've simply plugged it in the wrong way round. Moved to Hardware, by the way |
| | I'm sorry, but by deleting that 'hidden' partition and then continuing to use the drive you have most likely destroyed any chance that even expensive commercial data recovery services could get it back for you. I'd suggest you contact Sony's support people, explain your dilemma and see if they have … |
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