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| | I just got back from vacation and popped in a cd i put pictures on from my vacation. It says it doesnt have any files on there but i know it does because the disc had the pictures on them at the computer i used on vacation. In the properties … |
| | Ok, about 2 weeks ago my computer started randomly "blank screening" me. All would be well, then for about 5-10 seconds, a black screen, then back to normal... Now I can't get it to boot up at all. I tried to boot up in safe mode, and came up with … |
| | My PC original OS was WinXP, but after it got corrupted, I tried to re-install but couldn't? I have no problem installing Win98, but with XP everytime I try to install from Dos, it comes to the stage where it says Setup is installing Windows.. Wait.. But nothing happens forever? … |
| | Hey everyone. I have a gateway laptop about 4 years old and the screen goes out like about 1 minute or so after i disconnect the back ac adapter from it. I hate it cause i doesnt work as a "portable" devise anymore. I want to actually cary my laptop … |
| | Hi I have a Dell Inspiron 8500. The laptop will power up for 5 seconds with power light on and the numlock, caplock and scrolllock green lights are on then it switches off. If I F10 the machine on power up the power light is on the battery light will … |
| | ok, so heres the deal. for the last few months, ive been on my brother's computer since mine needs maintenance. ive left his computer with the settings of no screen saver, thats kind of it. everynight, instead of turning off the computer, id put it on standby. id do this …  |
| | I need the above. I can download loads of registry fixes but need one that I can save to disk, boot from and auto-run to fix or let me navigate to fix registry. Anyone got any good suggestions? I've got a dead machine with no hard drive access. Don't believe … |
| | Sony VAIO, model PCGFX501, I updated the video driver from ATI RAGE MOBILITY to ATI RAGE MOBILITY (SONY) and set refresh rate to 100hz. Was that stupid or what? [COLOR=#ff0000]NOW MY NMB LOCK INDICATOR STAYS ON AND THERE IS NO ACTIVITY ON LAPTOP. CAN NOT TURN OFF LAPTOP WITHOUT DISCONNECTING … |
| | Hi, I am trying to help a friend with an emachine D6419. Apparently after downloading the new MS Hotfix that corrupts the user32.dll files I cannot get his computer to POST. I removed the HD and put it into another machine and was able to run the MS patch to … |
| | I just aqiured a toshiba tecra 9000,--1.2ghz--takes pc133 memory i dons't have a hard drive nor any memory. When i press the on button the power ligh comes on, but no screen. So i tried putting in a stick of pc 100 and got a "please remove incompatible memory from …  |
| | Hey, maybe this is the wrong forum, but you people probably know way more than I do about this stuff. To the point. Windows XP, suddenly it begins to run slow. I try everything to fix it but nothing works. It's not connected to the internet but I download Norton …  |
| | I have recently run into a problem with my pc and for the first time I'm stumped. My pc is running on windows 2000. I noticed one day that I turned on the power and the pc didn't even begin to boot for 5 minutes. it gave me nothing but … |
| | Howdy, Went to put some hot cross buns in the toaster..... tripped the safety switch. I reset the safety switch.... Went into the office and the PC was off (it had previously been turned on). Tried to turn it on, but would not start up. I assumed it was the … |
| | Hi Recently my computer has had this problem that when i turn it on it starts up normally for about 15 secs and then it freezes at the windows XP screen( when it freezes the windows xp logo is faded). Sometimes when i reset my computer by holding the power … |
| | Computer's [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread74315.html#"]OS[/URL] had become damaged or corrupt, and was giving a myriad of glitches and hangs. Clean install was performed including FDISK, repartitioning, format, preinstall virusscan, run on this computer from another computer bridged to it, and then reinstallation of OS. All operations went without a hitch, but, now The … |
| | [COLOR=green]Everytime I try and load up my computer I switch it on, it starts as normal, it gets to the desktop background, and then just quits and nothing loads up not even the bottom toolbar, the only thing that works is when I press ctrl alt & delete, and I … |
| | So I'm not a real expert when it comes to buidling PC's, I have some friends that are though, and they built me a machine about 2 years ago. Everything was fine on it until about a year ago when a burning smell was coming from inside. The computer never …  |
| | So I installed a new graphics card and immediately after I get the following problem, here are my specs BFG tech N-Force4 mobo ultra AMD Athlon64 3200+ PNY GeForce 7600 GS 512 MB 120 gig drive 2 x512 MB DDR400 Dual Ch So after installing the card I turn on … |
| | When I turned on my [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread34516.html#"]laptop[/URL], the usual blue Dell logo screen (with press F2 to enter setup) came up followed by a blank screen where the cursor is at the top left flashing, the hard disk light is permanently on and it stays like that indefinitely. When I press … |
| | My amd athlon 3200 system quit on me a week and a half ago. 1.5 gb ram, nvidia 6800gt, 600watt psu, 1sataHD, cdrom, floppy etc. Ive read a few dozen threads on general failures and have tried everything I've seen suggested. I guess I'm just posting because I refuse to … |
| | I havent had a new machine in some time but I finally invested in a new core2duo 6600 with some dual channel ram and an 8800gtx. After easily putting things together I booted up and got the new Gigabyte screen where it offers me the chance to edit bios, post … |
| | I have a custom-built Gateway PC here that I used to use for several years in the early 90's. Since then it's been sitting in my closet and recently i decided to resurrect it and install linux on it. I turned it on and the computer started beeping non-stop. Seemed … |
| | Hey! I have a bunch of acer laptops and the most of them are working fine, except for one.. It came trough distribution service, so I have no idea what's happened to it on the way from the factory to me, but anyways, the problem/problems are: At first when I … |
| | I have a Sony VIAO laptop PCG-F690K with a dead CD/DVD drive. Just wont read anything anymore. Bought a replacement, but nowhere can I find how to install it. Instructions I have start with knowing how to take the keyboard off, first. Called Sony and I discover answers are in … |
| | Laptop working fine one day, next day went to turn it on and will not boot up...says "No bootable devices--strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility." When I hit F1 get same message and F2 just gives me info about system...what do I do? |
| | Iam already member of daniweb....but it gives me a immense sorrow (not dani) when my PC fell in sleep. Description: Board: Tometo 810 (v 1.30) BIOS: American Megatrends Processor: Intel Celeron 466Mhz Display Adapter: Intel 82810 SMbus: Intel 82801AA OS used: Microsoft Windows98SE (4.10.2222) Problem: No display..! failure of POST..before … |
| | hi i have a toshiba tecra 9100 with a dead fan(not working) i purchased another fan and replaced it but it still does not work the comp gets hot and just freezestested fan and can comfirm that they do work any ideas wots wrong?/wot i should be looking for or … |
| | [COLOR=#222222]I have an ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard that wont start up at all, when you power up the PSU the green led on the MB lights up but when you hit the power button the CPU fan starts to spin then stops. The PSU works properly on another MB, I have … |
| | Hi, I'm hoping this can be diagnosed without specs because the computer came custom designed, and I don't have the specs handy anywhere. The only way I could possibly list them all is if the computer would actually boot up. But that's why I'm here. Last night, I turned off … |
| | Howdy Im working on a Dell laptop 1150 It dosnt start up, does not beep or load the bios heck the screen dosnt even turn on it does charge and the only light that comes on it the green power light in the front. The CD drive starts up along … |
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