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 | I think something is wrong with his network drivers, or maybe he have some network "optimization" stuff running that is causing this problem. See if you can find some new network-drivers for his laptop, and try to disable any special stuff he might have installed to change network behavior. Also, …  |
 | TrueCrypt which is suggested earlier, is also free. - NO trial ware, and NO nag screens and such, but fully functional. Using truecrypt, you can create a highly encrypted file, and mount it as a drive with a folder structure. Another option could be to create a new small partition … |
| | Tracking cookies can be used to track your surfing habits, and are usually obtained on most commercial web sites, and any site with banner commercials. If you want to get rid of them, you can run your "super anti spyware" in administrator mode (right click the icon, and select "run …  |
| | @joe2 I agree with you that an external drive wouldn't benefit you anything. It would actually do the opposite, since a usb attached disk is slower than a disk directly attached to the motherboard controller. :) |
| | [QUOTE=rubberman;1590714] It sounds like some component(s) is starting to fail. Since it is likely out of warranty, you may be on the hook for repair/replacement.[/QUOTE] I agree with this. If it was my own, I would probably try to reflow the motherboard, as a last resort. But that is a … |
| | reinstall by booting from the windows install cd. Select custom install -> when it ask where to install, select advanced and remove previous system partition. create a new partition and do a full format - then I guarantee it will act different. :) |
| | I had the same problem one time. Solution: Get the ISO file from Microsoft download here [url]http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5842[/url] (remember to select your language if it isn't english) Burn the iso file to a dvd ([url=http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download]use imgburn[/url] if you don't have another already) Or, You can mount the iso file with [url=http://www.magicdisc.net/setup_magicdisc106.exe]magicdisc … |
| | check this comparison out: [url]http://www.guruht.com/2010/04/phenom-ii-x6-1055t-vs-x6-1090t-vs-core.html[/url]  |
| | Re: Slow bios If you can find the original BIOS, you can try to flash it again, and after at reboot, enter bios setup, and load the defaults. If that doesn't help, you should start a RMA ticket with the reseller.  |
| | Re: Black Screen I would first boot to safe mode, and run "chkdsk /f /r /x" to see if there are any errors in the file system. (might require a reboot here) If that doesn't help, then next step would be to boot to safe mode, create a new user account with admin …  |
 | have you tried to switch the vga/dvi cable, or maybe tested it with another monitor.? |
 | Re: 8800GT Upgrade Your 8800GT have a listed max power consumption at 105 Watt. According to this list: [URL="http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/3D-Power-Draw,2678.html"]http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/3D-Power-Draw,2678.html[/URL] You should be able to change it to a "Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB", but I have no idea about the cost of that card in India. |
| | I suggest you start with updating the BIOS to latest version. [url]http://www.jwele.com/motherboard_detail.php?488#_bios[/url] After that, you should enter the bios and load the defaults. Then I would customize the XP CD/DVD to contain the latest SP3, and all the drivers for that motherboard, using nLite. Get nLite here: [url]http://www.nliteos.com/[/url] Get all … |
| | [quote]auto detecting usb mass storage devices.. device #01 : usb2.0 device #02 : usb2.0 device #03 : usb2.0 device #04 : usb2.0 04 usb mass storage devices found and configured[/quote] Is that a card reader? is it included in the boot order? (try to disable it, or move it below … |
 | Sorry - not true. Windows 7 is build on top of vista core. XP have a very different core, incompatible with Vista and 7. You can migrate settings and personal files from XP, but not upgrade. The upgrade package is for lesser versions of 7, or windows vista.  |
| | you need this tool. :) [url]http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/[/url] |
| | You can not prevent packet sniffing in a wireless LAN. If I have a wlan adapter running in promiscuous-mode, it will be able to, listen to all packets sent within range of my antenna, no matter how you configure your router. I will be able to record all traffic (within … |
| | Re: How RAM works I will recommend HardwareSecrets.com, as a good place for most HW related understanding. And specifically this about RAM [url]http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-DDR-DDR2-and-DDR3-Memories/167[/url] :) |
| | Re: DUAL OS Important last step 7. boot from Vista install dvd, and select repair installation(MBR in Vista is different from XP, and dual-boot won't work until MBR is repaired). |
| | Re: CPU speed If you want to know about your own cpu, you can use this [url]http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html[/url] or if you just want to know a little more in general, you can start here: [url]http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Components,1/CPU,1/[/url] and continue with this: [url]http://www.cpubenchmark.net/common_cpus.html[/url] and then go on with google. :) |
 | I was just reading about that 96-core monster here: [url]http://www.anandtech.com/show/4180/opteron-magnycours-gets-a-speedbump[/url] and some more details here: [url]http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/poweredge-c6145/pd[/url] :) |
| | Check your router, if it is set to broadcast SSID (network name). If it is, you can try to restart the router/access point by pulling the power plug for 10 sec. When it reboot, it should be visible again. Otherwise, you might have to reset it to factory defaults (read … |
 | Most consumer pc's are build in an ordinary ATX chassis, so you can probably fit any ATX-PSU in there. I suggest you start with finding a gfx-card that you like, and then find a psu with sufficient power potential. And I then recommend you take a look at these two … |
| | Did you remember to set both of the Win7 machines, to home network in the firewall? They should at least be the same afaik. :)  |
 | Here it is. Product Current Latest Driver Installed Driver Update NVIDIA GeForce 7300 258.96 GeForce/ION Driver v266.58 SE/7200 GS Version: 266.58 WHQL Release Date: January 18, 2011 Includes several bug fixes--> • Improved scaling quality with video streaming content from 3DVisionLive.com over previous 266.35 Beta driver • Adds 3D Vision … |
| | Have you checked for updated usb/chipset drivers? |
| | Sounds like you are using a Vista Home edition (can't join a domain) |
| | Depending on your version of Win 7, you might have a free option to install xp-mode, which is an XP pro running in a virtual machine. The Win 7 ultimate version have it included as an option - no extra charge. If you are running some of the other win … |
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| | I agree that it can be a bad installation of the OS, but it can also be an error in the hardware. I think you should return it, and get a new laptop. |
| | I you want to use linux sometimes, and windows other times, then I think you should dual-boot. If you want to use them both simultaneous, switching back and forth - then you should obviously run one of them in a virtual environment of some kind (I can't advise you on …  |
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| | [quote]If someone cracked WEP, can I tell? [/quote] No, that can be done totally invisible, and they don't have to enter your router at any time to do that, or maybe continue to monitor your data traffic. You need to change the wifi encryption to (at least) WPA, and use … |
| | Yes it is possible - check this out :) [url]http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-folder-synchronization-utility.htm[/url] |
 | Re: Wifi Antenna I believe this is the best option if you need 10 Km range and want to build it your self [url]http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/[/url] Good luck :) |
 | If you go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items, and select "folder options", you can select a lot of default behavior. Also, you can open a explorer-window and set it as you want it, with list view and layout, size, and such. then you can push "apply to folders" button … |
| | If you are sure that the new hdd is connected properly in the socket, then it sounds as if your onboard hdd controller is fried. |
| | right click the folder go to security tab, select advanced go to owner tab and claim ownership of the file. Or something similar, if I remember correct :) Anyway - the problem is about not being the owner of the file/folder. |
| | you can try with [url=http://www.grc.com/sr/spinrite.htm]spinrite[/url], it doesn't rely on bios to handle the disk. The program run's from a boot cd, and will go on reading each sector up to 1000 times, to recover and move data from damaged areas (might take a few weeks for a large disk with … |
 | If it isn't a network printer, you have to share it on the network, from the pc that it is connected to, and keep that pc running while you have to print. |
| | [url=http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/index.aspx]TeamViewer[/url] Works with Windows, Linux, Mac, and iPhone/iPad |
| | Re: black screen Is it possible to start windows in safe mode? (push F8 repeatedly after bios POST) if it is, then try to run msconfig, and disable all non essential programs in the startup, reboot and see if it works. after you get it to boot, re-enable the disabled programs one by … |
| | Re: Asus computer? I agree with Rick that the Lenovo is a better quality, but the difference from 12" to 17" is quite big, and the specs on that ASUS looks like it (almost) is a portable workstation. I guess my recommendation depends on what you intent to use it for, and if … |
 | Or you can get [url=http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/]Hirens boot cd[/url], and boot to mini XP with proper tools available - then you don't need to reboot, since the hdd isn't used by the system :)  |
| | It can be anything from heat issues, to driver issues. Please provide more details about both the pc hardware and the OS |
| | I don't think cloud is going to reduce demand on network-professionals that soon, because the demand on cloud-power will raise, at a similar pace. I think the cloud will mostly matter in where the networking jobs are available - like in data centers and such, but they won't disappear any … |
| | You have extensive user account controls in XP, almost like in Win7, but defaults might have been changed if guest account can access as much as you claim. Go to control panel to create new accounts, and just create the users that you need/want. let them have ordinary user access … |
| | Go to security settings in BIOS. I don't know how acer bios is specifically, but usually you can push F1 at boot time, to get to bios. Then just search for the setting. |
| | 50 meters is a very long cable, and you might have problems with internal resistance in the wires. Usually, I wouldn't use cables longer than 15-20 meters, with home equipment. If possible, I suggest you get a switch, and plug it in halfway - using 2 25m cables instead - … |
 | I don't think the limits are with XP, but rather some of the old network adapters (or possibly the drivers). |
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