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1501.

Solve : USB mouse erratic?

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Hello forum, it's my first post. First of all, I've tried multiple mice, this one is a brand new Logitech, works fine on the other computer. Sometimes it works fine, but other times it is very erratic.

I've turned off some of the default touchpad drivers and it helped a little, and I've gone into add/remove programs and msconfig to delete or turn off possibly conflicting processes.

Is there any way I can prioritize my mouse above other processes? It almost makes me want to get a different computer, which is a Dell Inspiron. The Intel Core i5 processor was a huge let down; I thought it would be much better, and this mouse issue makes me want to throw the computer in the trash. There are a variety of possible solutions for this issue.
1. Have you tried another usb port?
2.Do you have the latest mouse driver?
3.Is there a battery in your mouse if so is it in good condition?
4. Have you gone to the system tray on your Inspiron and disabled the touch-pad function?
truenorthGood evening avatar4281

The suggestions from truenorth is correct but I have a couple of questions that may help you.

#1...What MODEL Inspiron is your laptop?
#2...What OS (operating system) Windows 7?
#3...Is the laptop under warranty?
#4...When you plug the mouse into the PC does windows tell you it can not install it or recognize it.
#5...Go into the device manager when that is open look up TOP for "view" then click on show hidden devices and is there any yellow !

Please let us know how you are making out. Mike Wired...or wireless ?QUOTE from: truenorth on July 28, 2012, 11:03:57 AM

There are a variety of possible solutions for this issue.
1. Have you tried another usb port?
2.Do you have the latest mouse driver?
3.Is there a battery in your mouse if so is it in good condition?
4. Have you gone to the system tray on your Inspiron and disabled the touch-pad function?
truenorth

1. Yes, all my USB ports have the same problem.
2. I looked on Logitech's website and found no additional drivers for it.
3. The battery and mouse are brand new. I bought a new mouse just to troubleshoot the problem.
4. I turned off the only available startup item concerning the touch-pad and it didn't help, but now I can't turn off my touchpad when the mouse is plugged in, which is really annoying. Quote from: hartbeatmr on July 28, 2012, 10:44:29 PM
Good evening avatar4281

The suggestions from truenorth is correct but I have a couple of questions that may help you.

#1...What model Inspiron is your laptop?
#2...What OS (operating system) Windows 7?
#3...Is the laptop under warranty?
#4...When you plug the mouse into the PC does windows tell you it can not install it or recognize it.
#5...Go into the device manager when that is open look up top for "view" then click on show hidden devices and is there any yellow !

Please let us know how you are making out. Mike

1. Dell Inspiron N5110
2. Windows 7
3. Yes, but it pretty much always had this problem.
4. No, it installs the mouse just fine.
5. There are no yellow question marks. Some more info:
-Wireless mouse, but same problems wherever I take it so I don't suspect interference.
-The mouse works perfectly sometimes, but any demand on the processor makes it run terribly. When it is erratic, the touch-pad mouse is fine.
-It is not the mouse. My mouse is a brand new Logitech Go Anwhere MX that even works on glass. I've tried it on glass on the other computer and it works perfectly.
I've found something that improved the mouse, but did not fix it entirely: disabling ActiveIdentity, which is a smart card reader. However, I need to use this software sometimes, so it is not really a fix. The mouse is still choppy, but at least it is usable.

It seems as if when there are ANY other processes running, they take presidence over my USB mouse, which causes it to be very choppy. Is there a way to change this?

Perhaps it is a problem with Logitech mouse drivers themselves, but I do not have another mouse to check this idea. Yes that is where my thoughts were going as well, That it could be an issue related to some kind of incompatibility between that particular mouse (brand or otherwise) that is the basis of the problem. I haven't done any research yet to see if there are any REPORTED anomalies with the computer/o/s/ or that mouse. Have you looked for that/ If you can access Logitech by phone and discuss it with them i would try that.When i have more TIME i'll try to research the combinations and see if anything arises.truenorthGood afternoon avatar4281

I did some searching and on the logi site the mouse is not well liked http://reviews.logitech.com/7061/6536/logitech-anywhere-mouse-mx-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=rating&dir=asc

My self I have 2 logitech wireless mice and have had nothing but great luck as with most of there devices. But out of curiosity your mouse is just wireless and NOT Bluetooth right form the specs it is just a reg wireless mouse.

What if you updated your touch-pad drivers if making adjustments to touch helps the mouse maybe updating the drivers will help and are you using the Logitech Windows 7 drivers or the native windows 7 drivers?

Here is the link for the windows 7 drivers http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/mice/anywhere-mouse-mx?selectedcid=6536&osid=14&selectedcrid=398&bit=32

Good luck and please let us know how you make out, Mike
1502.

Solve : driver network card ADMtek?

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Hi,

I have a windows 7 installed on a computer with a typefujitsu siemens D2140 motherboard. Where would I be able to find a suitable driver for the network card TYPE ADMtek AN983 FastNIC PCI 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter

Thanks.Good AFTERNOON



I THINK this may help you the drivers are for vista and do depend on card REVISION http://www.pine-support.com/SCRIPTS/list_files.cgi-dir=-Files-NIC-ADM983B.htm

SORRY I have had no luck on W7 drivers only XP and vista.

Please let us know how you make out, Mike

1503.

Solve : Updated my Computer, says I have no sound card??

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Hi, Im Elmo.
So I did some much NEEDED updates on my computer, and I noticed there was no sound while playing minecraft.
I had my volume up, and sound on. Then I CHECKED, and when I tried playing a song, I got a notification saying I had no sound card.
*censored*.
Help me, pl0x
Good morning elmo and welcome to CH

Did you have sound before the up-date? or was that the reason for doing a update?

What OS, PC etc do you have

Hope to hear from you soon, Mike @Elmo

As you said you have updated SOMETHING in your computer, but you have not mentioned what you have updated. If you have updated the Windows to XP, you will have to install drivers for everything but if you have updated Windows to 7, you do not need to install any driver, not even GRAPHICS. Why would he not need drivers if he updated to Win7 ? ?

Am i missing something ?Mr. Marshal has been warned for numerous posts that make no SENSE.

1504.

Solve : Artec scanner drivers???

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woe is me. the scanner doesn't work now I've moved from vista to 7. And I don't have the disk. And Artek customer service 0claim not to have manufactured the machine (they did!). I've installed something called e_2B48U but the softies don't like it (Are you sure you've installed drivers properly? it says smugly).
Anyone know how to get the drivers please
All the machine says is that it's an Artec e+48U usb machine
thanksCame out in Sep 1, 2003

Time to update your scanner.windows 7 should AUTOMATICALLY search for and find the correct driver but being a peripheral it might not
you could use a driver solution

http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html

note: it will find all of your OUTDATED drivers

this is a free driver solutions
they will automatically search for and find the correct driver
hope it helps you
You might have to uninstall the printer restart your computer then reinstall your printer
click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll to ports(COM&LPT) + to expand you should see a communication port and Ecp printer port
you might see a yellow question / exclamation ? ! mark or a red X this will mean you need to install a new driver for this device right click you will have options to update driver disable uninstall or select properties again you will have the similar options also you can troubleshoot the device
What part of manuf. in 2003 got you confused ? ?One possibility is to use Windows Update. It might find a better driver for you. In regard to uninstalling/reinstalling certain devices, printers and dial-up modems in particular, it has historically been necessary with Windoze to remove all traces of the previously-installed device drivers before the reinstallation of the device. Not sure about Win7. Worse case would be a reinstall of Win7, then reinstalling the device.Sorry, didn't mention that "all traces of the previously-installed devices drivers" were those in the registry.If you really want to have a working driver for your device, you can try to ASK someone who have the same device as yours (probably the same mode.) You can visit PC repair shops, since they might have some old stocks of hardware devices or isntallersQuote from: patio on December 01, 2011, 04:59:48 PM

What part of manuf. in 2003 got you confused ? ?
It absolutely will not have any Windows 7 drivers.Quote from: StevenTechy on December 07, 2011, 03:53:30 AM
If you really want to have a working driver for your device, you can try to ask someone who have the same device as yours (probably the same mode.) You can visit PC repair shops, since they might have some old stocks of hardware devices or isntallers

Good Luck with this approach..."What part of manuf. in 2003 got you confused ? ?"

I'm well beyond being confused. It's a generic USB plug-and-play scanner. Every other computer I have plugged it into has just worked, no drivers required. If you use the Artec installation disc you get a few more features. Why would Microsoft want to antagonise their customers by bringing out a bloated new version of Windows which makes it difficult or impossible to do all the really useful things the old version did? Especially when the old version was so compact it was loaded from just a handful of floppy discs...Good evening Autoboffin and welcome back to CH

What model is the scanner

What version of windows 7 32bit or 64 bit?

Using this link you can find if the scanner is ok to use in W7 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx you can check for software and hardware.

If you can supply the model of the scanner and what version W7 we may be able to HELP you further, Mike
1505.

Solve : Windows 8 graphics drivers not installing (AMD Radeon and Intel)?

Answer» HELLO, I have a HP DV6-6173cl laptop. Recently, I installed Windows 8 after I swapped to a new hard drive, and I need to reinstall my graphics drivers. My laptop has both Intel HD 3000 and Radeon HD graphics.
The graphics drivers were found pretty quickly, for AMD and Intel both bad updated their graphics drivers to support Windows 8.
However, when I try to install the Radeon HD drivers, everything such as Catalyst control center installs perfectly fine, but the graphics driver always fails to install. The log says:

Driver Install: the specified driver package was not installed for matching devices

Also, when I try to install the Intel graphics drivers, the installer tells me either one of these:

The setup program failed to install one or more device drivers.
Setup will exit.

This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software.

I also tried to update the drivers through device manager, but the Catalyst Control Center that I installed tells me that the graphics driver needs to be updated.
What can I do to fix this problem and install the drivers?Never use Windows for driver UPDATES...

2ND Rule of Thumb:: Laptop drivers should ALWAYS come from the laptop manuf. SITE...Yep, manually downloaded drivers from the manufacture's site.
HP has all drivers.
Yet they don't work...
Nor do the drivers from the components' sites.Good evening sarcasticphoenix and welcome BACK to CH

I honestly don't know how much luck you will have I went to HP and your DV6-6173cl only shows windows 7 drivers. They do have 32 and 64 bit but I didn't find any W8 drivers. Windows 8 is still only a release preview.

More than likely the drivers that got installed were from windows update and not from HP. I did how ever find them from AMD if you want to try them http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/Windows8ConsumerPreviewDrivers.aspx and at Intel's site I found nothing sorry

Hope this helps
1506.

Solve : Where to download a driver!!!?

Answer» Where can i download the intel(r) celeron(r) cpu 2.93ghz driver?
From the MBoard manuf. website...look up what MBoard you have.Quote from: Tazzalol on July 11, 2012, 05:18:07 AM
Where can i download the intel(r) celeron(r) cpu 2.93ghz driver?


You shouldn't ... EVER ... need drivers for the CPU. Quote
You shouldn't ... ever ... need drivers for the CPU.
Usually, you just put the CPU in the motherboard, and bam, it works. I don't think there are drivers for CPUs at all...Good morning Tazzalol

For Intel CPU's there is no driver needed. Some companies did have drivers for some AMD CPU's but this was more of a performance and for correct identification of CPU. Also with Windows XP and before SP3 there was a KB from MS that was needed before SP3 could be installed other wise the PC would blue screen.

Maybe you where thinking or heard you needed chip driver. But what you REALLY need is a chipset driver if that is the CASE you go to the manufacture web site and get the chipset drivers, and any other drivers that you need.

Hope this helps, Mike Quote from: hartbeatmr on August 18, 2012, 08:09:05 AM
Good morning Tazzalol

For Intel CPU's there is no driver needed. Some companies did have drivers for some AMD CPU's but this was more of a performance and for correct identification of CPU. Also with Windows XP and before SP3 there was a KB from MS that was needed before SP3 could be installed other wise the PC would blue screen.

Maybe you where thinking or heard you needed chip driver. But what you really need is a chipset driver if that is the case you go to the manufacture web site and get the chipset drivers, and any other drivers that you need.

Hope this helps, Mike

Quote from: sarcasticphoenix on August 15, 2012, 08:30:20 PM
Usually, you just put the CPU in the motherboard, and bam, it works. I don't think there are drivers for CPUs at all...

Don't know if either of you noticed but he's not been on for over a month, don't waste time on an old topic that's been answered.Good day immental1200

I did notice but I figured if the OP came back or if someone ELSE had this question it is best to put up a answer for someone that does not know. Someone out there may not know or be aware of this.

Enjoy, Mike
Quote
Don't know if either of you noticed but he's not been on for over a month, don't waste time on an old topic that's been answered.

Not very constructive...
I seem to remember a time not long ago when you did very much of the same.Quote from: patio on August 18, 2012, 04:48:27 PM
Not very constructive...
I seem to remember a time not long ago when you did very much of the same.

And I was told from YOU to not bring up old posts.
I'm just learning from the more EXPERIENCED...

So please, be critical of your own teachings.
1507.

Solve : speackers not working on monitor?

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Hi
I have a DELL computer Optiplex model GX270,i have just purchased a second hand flat screen lcd monitor model pv 720a and everything is ok but i cannot get any sound out of the speakers, the lady i got it from assured me they are working can you help,is it the driver if so where can i down load one from for free,or wwat it be? Try looking here: http://www.ctxtec.com/support/download/drivers.htmYou should not need any drivers.

Do you have an audio lead connecting the audio input of the monitor to the audio output of the computer sound card?

Is the volume SETTING of the monitor on zero?

Quote

There are no covers to hinder access to cable connections, but the speaker module does not come installed: You'll need a screwdriver to REMOVE a small panel to connect it. This module has a convenient HEADPHONE jack but lacks volume or mute controls; you have to access the on-screen menu to control the sound.
your monitor ll be warranty period or not?Thank you all for responding the speakers are working now had to get new lead from computer to speakers as did not know there was a jack point at the back of the speakers though they was built in to flat screen well done THANKS .You thought the sound would travel along the video cable?
1508.

Solve : drivers to board MCP61PM?

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Thanks...this is a pc with board MCP61PM -512 RAM - athlon 2.4 Compaq Presario and I¨ve changed the O/s ...Win vista to Win xp ...but now I can¨t get the DRIVERS (video-audio- LAN all of them )...could you help me?... GOD bless youPresario what model?model SG3209LA...THANKSGooooooooooooogle:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3663433&lc=en&cc=uk&dlc=en&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=ukCarbon...thanks,...but Those drivers only work on windows vista and remember that I have win XP.....if you have any idea ....pleaseThat may be a problem.....

I FOUND this though:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01274160&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=uk&lang=en&product=3663433

Not sure how MUCH help it will be though.

1509.

Solve : cd rom has died can i use an external dvd writer instead?

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Quote from: Chris.08i on September 04, 2008, 06:27:39 AM

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on September 04, 2008, 06:02:57 AM
I SUGGEST going to the Samsung website and looking for the exact model of the CD Drive and locating the driver.
Download it, and reinstall it.

If this is a pre-built computer, you should be able to go to the computer manufacturers website, locating your computer model, and downloading the appropriate drivers.

*censored* you go into a lot of detail.
Lol.


Lol. I guess that will TAKE a while then. In the mean time, I can get back to work. Quote from: Chris.08i on September 04, 2008, 06:27:39 AM

*censored* you go into a lot of detail.
Lol.


That means what?
bought a new external dvd writer as i thought it WOULD COMBAT the problem but shows the same error on that

any ideas anyoneWhat exactly is the error message?
1510.

Solve : Any advanced MS mouse drivers available??

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I currently use the Intellipoint 6.20.182.0 mouse driver. It is not too bad as a mouse driver but... I have a TV-Tuner PROGRAM that really goes nuts on sound volume if I move the scroll wheel while that program has focus. The MS driver allows a few buttons to be reprogrammed for specific applications and I use that function. Unfortunately it does not allow the scroll wheel to be reprogrammed or disabled.

From my searches I understand that there are other PROGRAMS that have "difficulties" with the scroll wheel, Access and some Adobe software comes to mind. I have found a code patch that can be used in Access and some workarounds for other programs but nothing for my problem.

I can activate X-Mouse type mouse CONTROLS with Tweak UI which alleviates many of the scroll button problems when the mouse is moved AWAY from the TV-screen unfortunately X-Mouse causes other problems for many other programs.

I use the magnify function in the Intellipoint driver activated with the scroll button. I also use the scroll wheel heavily in other programs.

Are there any generic mouse drivers that have advanced feature similar to but better than Intellipoint?

I have been unable to identify a MS web page that even lists the "features" available in their Intellipoint software.

W-XP Pro SP1
AMD XP 2500+
1GB Ram
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
Note- SP2 crashes my system video drivers, no updates are available that will work with my TV tuner card.

1511.

Solve : install 32-bit driver on 64-bit server??

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Hello all, I'm trying to put a 32-bit printer driver (windows XP) on a 64-bit server (running Windows server 2008), but having no luck. anybody DONE this before? thanks. I've never tried this, but I'm pretty CERTAIN it won't WORK. And I wouldn't keep trying because I don't know exactly what sort of problems could potentially come of this. Are you not able to find the 64-bit driver? What model is your printer?Hey Matt, thanks. Actually my boss put me on this (we're a small business) so I don't know if he checked for the 64-bit driver or not.... or maybe (for some reason) it won't work with the printers. I'll check. Thanks again.Get as much info about the printer as you can, along with why he wants to use 32-bit drivers, and we'll see what we can do for you.Actually, it can work:

Start -> Printers -> right-click anywhere (as long as you're not on top of a printer icon) -> left-click "Server Properties" -> Drivers tab -> add button -> Next on the wizard -> put a check box next to (x86) for a 32-bit printer driver -> click "Have DISK" -> pick your driver -> Next -> ?? -> Profit!

I didn't realize this at first, so one of our clients actually has a 32-bit print server and a 64-bit print server (figured it was better that way at the time).

...and the reason your boss wants a 32-bit driver is because your print server is 64-bit and the workstations are 32-bit.

EDIT: I also realized I necromanced a 1 month old topic...I WOULD delete this post and let this die, but I figured others would run into this problem and having the solution handy is nice.

1512.

Solve : Help me figure out how to get Stereo Mix on Vista, please :)?

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Details in my video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UM8HgLTJDE

Thanks for reading and/or watching. Interesting way on presenting your problem.

I myself don't have vista but I FOUND this Youtube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd_BNyX6BgYeah, I GUESS it's kind of hard to see in my video, everything's so tiny and blurry. However, in the beginning, I have "Show Disabled Devices" checked, but thanks anyway. Ah, yes. It was a bit hard to see the video.

Anyways, when did the problem start? Is it recent?I think it was always like this, but I never REALLY cared until I actually WANTED to record a desktop app that played sound. I've heard the SigmaTel drivers don't support this feature, but I've heard of people who have been able to get it. So far though, nothing WORKED Not sure, but I found this:
http://webcastacademy.net/node/593Yeah, I've seen that but I can't seem to find the drivers on that site.

http://us.lgservice.com/index_b2c.jsp
What sound card do you have?

1513.

Solve : Need help finding sound driver! Pls x?

Answer» HI

I have read previous POSTS and DOWNLOADED everest, I am attaching the summary with this post

Can anyone please help with where I will DOWNLOAD the sound DRIVERS??
The harddrive was replaced and since then I have been unable to get sound

Thanks xxx



[recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]http://unidownload.com/downloading-Realtek-WDM-AC3997-Audio_556_1.html
1514.

Solve : Quick Question:?

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I have a quick question. I went to toshiba.com and saw that there are about 64 new drivers for my computer. My question is: do i have to download each of these seperately? Or is there a way to update all of these all at once? Same question with BIOS. Thank you!Are you having problems with your computer?

I would not recommend updating / flashing your BIOS just for the sake of updating it.

64 updates? They must be some "repeats" or updates of the same SOFTWARE. What kinds of drivers are they?Are you having any problems with your current drivers?

If it ain't broke don't fix it.Nothing is acting funny.... its just on this comp (IM on my dell desktop now lol) I have NEVER updated anything on it since i got it back in 2005.Leave it alone...itchy hands?LOL YES! Truthfuly I do haha now that you guys have helped me with my computers, I'm just trying to do things to my comp that I prob dont have to do haha everytime I go to my gf's I go on her comp and think of something ELSE to do (today was defragment lol) But I guess, since everybody is SAYIN it, I will leave it alone lolQuote

I'm just trying to do things to my comp that I prob dont have to do
Next step: format, and Windows reinstall Hey, you are one step ahead of me. I wasl ookin to order restore disks for my comp just in case anything HAPPENS to my computer lolQuote
you are one step ahead of me
I must be, so you know what to do BEFORE your computer stops working...LOL
1515.

Solve : laptop doesn't recongize battery?

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For some reason my laptop doesn't work on battery power anymore. The battery is FULLY charged but the computer doesn't use it. I ALSO bought a extra battery so I had extra and it won't charge it. Not sure if this is the right place to ask for HELP or not. I don't havae MONEY to TAKE it in to be checked. it works on ac power How old is the laptop?

Are you sure it is charging/charged?

When did it start?

1516.

Solve : Hard Drive Help??

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My computer used to just have a C drive with all KINDS of SPACE..now I have a D drive with most of the space instead. How can I either get it BACK to just the C drive or TAKE some of the space from the D and PUT in the C? C drive only has 9GBs and the D drive has 64GBs.

1517.

Solve : Realtek sound manager icon?

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Hi,
I had a REALTEK sound manager icon in the system TRAY. I desided to turn it off. Chose SOMETHING like "Do not show icon ..." from it's settings and it's gone from there, but now I realised that I do not find it at all in the computer. THere is only Realtek sound manager in start/programs..., that opens up a player, recorder... How can I restore that icon in the system tray?
Thanks in advanceControl Panel/Realtek Sound Manager/ "PLACE icon in taskbar" CHECK it...

1518.

Solve : Mobility Gpu Temperature monitoring?

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I have a ati mobility radeon HD 3400 but i can't seem to monitor the temperature
i've tried ati tool but the temperature isn't showing up
i've tried speed fan
i've tried radlinker
GPU-Z
and other various programs

Help Have you tried Rivatuner, or any of the programs that may have come with your LAPTOP?yep, EVERY program seems to be only able to read my cpu, and sometimes my HDSometimes mobility cards just aren't supported as they're often non standard designs.
As that card will have been specifically tested for your laptop, there should be no need to worry about the heat it produces as this will have been tested.alright, i was WORRYING because it was producing more heat than normal
but i might be nothing
cheers Calum

1519.

Solve : Help with media player?

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I have a GATEWAY laptop with Vista. The windows media player ISNT READING SOME discs. The one its not reading now... worked fine yesterday and I put a different one in, that worked fine. What do I need to do. I've cleaned off the disc and restarted my COMPUTER. I have no idea about computers so any help would be great. ThanksWMP belongs to junk tools.
Try VLC Player: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/Thanks!!! I'll try it

1520.

Solve : CD/DVD Drive Missing?

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Hi, my laptop seems to have eaten my CD drive... I WENT to burn some music on to a cd yesterday and apparently I don't have a CD drive anymore.

There isn't even a DVD/CD-ROM Drives category in DEVICE manager.

When I put a disk in, I can HEAR it loading, and the little light flashes on the side, so I dont think its somehow managed to disconnect itself.

I'm using Vista if that helps

ThanksTry one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll SEE two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

1521.

Solve : Recovery drive missing?

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I can't seem to find my recovery DRIVE.
Any help please? Assume that you MEAN recovery partition.

Make and model of COMPUTER, please.A Toshiba Satellite L305-S5884
I've not been successful verifying that your computer has a hidden Recovery partition. Did the computer come with Recovery Disks?

Can you access the BIOS - How MANY and what size hard drive(s) are listed?

1522.

Solve : e machine wont reboot?

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i erased my hard DRIVE with e machine tech supp,but i was not given setup disc with computer it has windows vista,will powersuite 2008 help this or do i need to order setup disc?Quote

i erased my hard drive with e machine tech supp
Huh?Why on earth would tech support help you erase your HDD if you didn't have a Recovery CD ? ?

Contact them again...some eMachines ship with a hidden partition that contains the Recovery data.

P.S. Was this ACTUALLY eMachines or the Geek Squad ? ?
If it was the Geek Squad that explains alot...it was e machines tech Quote from: patio on September 21, 2008, 07:14:15 AM
Why on earth would tech support help you erase your HDD if you didn't have a Recovery CD ? ?[/s][/s]

Contact them again...some eMachines ship with a hidden partition that contains the Recovery data.

P.S. Was this actually eMachines or the Geek Squad ? ?
If it was the Geek Squad that explains alot...
[/s]well ,i dont know what to, do e tech said i needed setup disc, i ordered it from him with credit CARD ,but never received it ,everyones a scamI don't know what to say...
I'd contact whoever it was you spoke to and let them know that you think you've been taken and haven't recieved your CD yet...
Tell them you belong to a ComputerHelp Forum that has 1000's of members and they probably wouldn't want the bad publicity...
Tell them you have also talked to the BBB and this should speed up the process dramatically...

Next time be more careful...k thanks,i'll post how it goesCan't wait...talked to tech supp. today ordered disc for 21 bucks should be her in 7 days,question will this disc only work for my e machine or is it possible to boot up my acer laptop im also having problems with,logs from laptop SCAN posted under viruses sectionThose DISKS will work only on your eMachine.You may need to contact Acer in regards to the laptop...the manuf. CD's are NOT interchangeable.
1523.

Solve : m1641 driver?

Answer» ANYBODY who KNOWS where to FIND the DRIVERS for m1641 desktop
tnxUmmm......Drivers for what?http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/desktop/aspire_m5640.html
1524.

Solve : Missing drivers.?

Answer»

Hi all,

Recently I aquired an old P4 computer, which I formatted and re-installed the OS, Windows XP Pro.
I did this first without thinking of backing up drivers incase of not being able to find them, and to my luck, I could not find them on the net.
The motherboard is D845GCL/D845GLCL Intel motherboard.
I have of course thoroughly CHECKED the website for drivers but did not find the motherboard, most likely because its quite old now. And the orignal CDs that came with the computer will be long gone.
If anyone could locate the drivers, or possibly even has this motherboard; help will be much appreciated.

Also if I have missed anything else important, please LET me know.

Thanks, SamDownload Everest http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4181

Paste the motherboard info into your NEXT post.

1525.

Solve : CD/DVD driver?

Answer»

I have a HP Pavillion a6119h pc. running windows vista home premium 32 bit my cd/dvd stopped working. In device manager it regonizes the CD/DVDW but a mark is beside the driveYour error message is M$ pep-talk.

Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. Download, and run RESTORE Missing CD Drive patch
Double CLICK on downloaded FILE, and ALLOW registry merge.
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

1526.

Solve : Unable to install Realtek high definition audio drive??????.....?

Answer»

Hi friend, I had assembled my system and after installing OS into my system i tried to install audio drive and all other drives from the motherboard Cd.All other drives are getting installed expect the Realtek high definition audio drive.I tried many times to install the drive but it failed to install.I COULD not get reason why i could not install the audio drive from my motherboard CD.Due to this i could not play any audio songs.My system configuration is Intel Core 2 duo processor with 2.53E7200,G31pr motherboard.pls give me a solution for this one...


Thank U in advance..Can you GO to Device Manager and look for any Yellow Question or Exclamation Marks?i went to the DEVICES manager and i could see the exclamation mark in Realtek high definition audio drive option.what can i do now..Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Open it, click Computer, then Summary.
In upper menu, go Report>Quick Report-Summary
Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Don't include anything under line Debug - PCI

1527.

Solve : Windows 2003 Server Driver Problems?

Answer»

Dear Users
I WANT the Driver for my XFX 8400GS VGA and Intel 945GCNL Motherboard,its sound,its LAN Driver,its chipset driver for WINDOWS 2003 Server edition where can i get them tell me the links
ThankxTry the XP drivers from the manufacturer's sites if they don't OFFER Server 03 drivers.

1528.

Solve : Driver Video Demaged??

Answer»

For some reason, my internet is screwing around, and I can't download the file anymore.

When you open the .zip ARCHIVE, what files are in it?
If you see a file called Setup.exe (or just Setup), click it.Yeah, there is setup.exe inside.
Uninstall old driver, first!Hi,

I have moved overseas and could not communicate until today.

I have opened my computer and apparently Bios not recognizing Hardware.

I do not know what happend since last week.

thank you.

airWelcome Back!

Quote

I have opened my computer and apparently Bios not recognizing Hardware.
What do you mean?Hi Carbon,

Great to find you again. I try to EXPLAIN. I moved from Europe to Northamerica and took the pc with me on the plane. Once i tried to turn it on again, it gives the message: "Can not find the hard disk. Put in system disk and try again".

We have tried few things, but apparently bios not recognizing hard disk. Finally, we took off the hard disk from my pc to the one I am currently using as a slave. However, we have not been able to make it work this way. We can not detect my hard disk.

This weekend, I will move the hard disk back again into my pc and will be able to TELL exactly what the program writes once i turn the pc on.

I thought it might have been the xrays at the airport or maybe the final consequence of the lighting. So, a problem in the hardware somewhere...

Thank you again.
airQuote from: air on September 22, 2008, 12:29:35 PM
Hi Carbon,

Great to find you again. I try to explain. I moved from Europe to Northamerica and took the pc with me on the plane. Once i tried to turn it on again, it gives the message: "Can not find the hard disk. Put in system disk and try again".

We have tried few things, but apparently bios not recognizing hard disk. Finally, we took off the hard disk from my pc to the one I am currently using as a slave. However, we have not been able to make it work this way. We can not detect my hard disk.

This weekend, I will move the hard disk back again into my pc and will be able to tell exactly what the program writes once i turn the pc on.

I thought it might have been the xrays at the airport or maybe the final consequence of the lighting. So, a problem in the hardware somewhere...

Thank you again.
air

When you moved from Europe to North America,did your voltage change?
Was Europe 220 Volts and North America is 110 Volts and you have not CHANGED the voltage selector on the back of your computer ?Most power supplies can be switched from 110 to 220 volts,or vice versa.Hi,

I did not do it, but apparently the pc did it by itself. Or not?

In the back of the computer, there is not a switcher. Do I have to open it and look inside?

Thanks
airIn the case where a power supply is set to 240V and is being supplied 120V... Nothing happens. Unless the power supply is extreme cheap, in which case they sometimes lack the switch altogether.


You say you can't detect the hard disk- does this apply for attempts to slave the drive into another computer as you mentioned.i do not know, because my hard disk was not attached correctly as a slave...
1529.

Solve : Cant adjust video RAM in BIOS, so how??

Answer»

Hi there,

I got Acer aspire 3641 notebook. ORIGINAL it has 512MB where 64MB RAM AUTO-allocated for video display memory. I'd bought a new 512MB RAM and installed. Unfortunately the BIOS auto allocate my video memory to 128MB where I hope to adjust to 64MB. Can anyone HELP me?Thanks.

For info below are the spec:

Intel Celeron M410 1.4GHz
ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Phoenix Bios v1.03

Quick question, why do you want to REDUCE your VRAM?

1530.

Solve : Help! I cannot install my new video card and my bios apparently are out of date?

Answer»

I recently purchased a NEW video card for gaming because my old one went out. When I tried to install the new video card it said that it did not detect any new hardware. When i checked in administrative tools it failed to read the card as well. So, after reading up on the card I assumed it was the card and purchased a new one. I am having the same problem with the new card I bought. My computer does not detect the new device. I googled the problem, and read something about needing to update my bios that it could be the reason why I cannot install the new card. Please help, I am at a loss.are you installing the drivers provided with the card?I cannot when I run the disk, it says no hardware found.with the newcard installed, what do you get in device manager? any exclamation marks?no i dont get anything...



So instead of something like this:




your getting this:





your being unnecessarily vague.


what do you have under "display adapters"?no i do receive that page... i do apologize. when i open it it looks similar to that. It shows my onboard display adapters but will not show the recently installed one. But no, not xclamation marks.how about "unknown devices"

Are you sure the card is installed in the slot properly?

Which card is it?


you could try checking the CMOS setup for options on your on-board video. you might need to switch a settings along the lines of "init display first" or another setting related to onboard video.Ok you sort of lost me there not sure how to check the onboard video card for that but no there is no xclamation mark or anything along those lines.What type of machine?
Which card ?
What method are you using to install it ?Ok I have a IBM ThinkCentre Windows XP pro. I have Pentium 4 processor, 2ghz, 1.5gram. The first card that was ACTUALLY working but blew out was a ATI Radeon x1300. The new card I purchased is a Radeon ATI 2400 pro, and the card I bought after that is a ATI Radeon x1650pro.

To install, I was uninstalling the old drivers then removing the old hardware, adding the new hardware starting the machine, then putting the disk in running the monitor off of my onboard card during all of this. I would then run the disk that came with the manufactur, the disk would start then it would say "unable to find hardware pls make sure it is installed properly or check disk and make sure proper drive is located.

I have come to the conclusion that I really think the AGP slot on my comp is SHOT. I think when the old card went out which I think it burnt out that it could have possible fried the slot as well. I am currently looking into building my own.

I have some questions about barebones kits? Are they worth it or would it be more usefull to purchase brand new motherboard, chip, and memory.Quote

running the monitor off of my onboard card during all of this


there's your problem. you have to boot the machine from the new card. Windows will use a generic Video driver until you install the drivers.


Right now it appears that your on-board is "masking" the presence pf the new card.Thanks! That information has been the most helpful thus far unfortunately I am STILL having problems. Once I installed the drivers for the card, and windows loaded the screen fade to black.... I then went to the website and downloaded the drivers from there still nothing. Finally I tried to use the omega drivers and still nothing. Any suggestions?
1531.

Solve : Help Wanted: Need an Audio Fix!?

Answer»

I`m trying to FIND the audio driver that's compatible with my PC to restore my sound, but i'm not sure what it is. These are a few key parts of my Everest report. My Audio Adapter: Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-0]. Motherboard Name: TriGem Glendale. Motherboard Chipset: Intel Brookdale-G i845GL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry I wasn't more clear earlier.Why not post the Everest report...computer summary portion with nothing below the debug line...Ok, here it GOES. Everest Report: Version EVEREST v2.20.405 Homepage: http://www.lavalys.com/ Report Type: Quick Report Computer: YOUR - XHTR8HVC4P Generator: Owner Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail) Date:2009-01-16 Time:09:48 Summary Computer: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS Service Pack: Service Pack 1 DirectX: 4.09.00.0901 (DirectX 9.0a) Computer Name: YOUR - XHTR8HVC4P User Name: Owner Motherboard CPU Type: Intel Celeron, 2500 MHZ (25 x 100) Motherboard Name: TriGem Glendale Motherboard Chipset: Intel Brookdale-G i845GL System Memory: 246 MB (PC2700 DDR SCRAM) BIOS Type: Phoenix (07/16/03) Communicaion Port: Communications Port (COM1) Communication Port: ECP Printer Port (LPT1) Display: Video Adapter Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (64 MB) 3D Accelerator: Intel Extreme Graphics Monitor HP F1503 [15" LCD] (CNKHE0K025) Multimedia Audio Adapter Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-0] Storage IDE Controller Inter(r) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CB Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive Disk Drive ST340015A (40 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100) Optical Drive JLMS XJ-HD166S (16x/48x DVD-ROM) Optical Drive LITE-ON LTR-48247S (48x/24x/48x CD-RW) SMART Hard Disk Status OK Partitions C: (NTFS) 30963 MB (13098 MB free) D:FAT32 7176 MB (2475 MB free) Total Size 37.2 GB (15.2 GB free) Input Keyboard HP PS2 Keyboard (2K-3) Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse Network Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x FAMILY Fast Ethernet NIC (192.168.1.46) Modem Lucent Win Modem Peripherals Printer Fax USB1 Controller: Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0] USB1 Controller: Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0] USB1: Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0] USB Controller: Intel 82801DB ICH4 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-0] And that's that. Sorry it's not better setup, i`m not sure how to do that (like the Everest Report's laid out on their page, but everything above Debug is there in order. Thanks for the time, what do I need out of this for my sound? Intel Driver perhaps? Anyone? I`ve been looking around for a compatible driver & downloaded a couple of things, maybe I didn`t do something right, but neither worked. I Googled my Audio Adapter Info in hope of finding any info & found another board, from which I downloaded something from Intel (which i've since deleted). I also downloaded something else, but that was just in text. As you can probably tell, i`m up a creek on this audio situation! I need hope, lol.

1532.

Solve : linksy wireless router driver??

Answer»

know where i can find linksy wireless broadband router driver for vista?model # ? ?wrt54g v8Why do you NEED a driver?
Normally, routers don't need any drivers. You just plug them in, and you're READY to go.well just got my recovery disc from e machines ,i have wireless router ,computer keeps asking to install usb driver figured it was for the linksys?
I don't think so. Do you have any errors in Device Manager?code 1Well, it says MODEM, not router.
How does your connection look like?
INTERNET>modem>router>computer?

1533.

Solve : Possible V-Card problem?

Answer» Thanks, and you too. You know I was thrown by why anyone would hack into a system that measures or records music. But then I guess, new artists could do it to get their music on the list for requests. Also, fans could do it to flood the requests for their favorites.

Wow! The music industry is indeed cut-throat./b]
Always has been...it's where the word payola came from...and that was way before you or i were born.Wait a MINUTE, hold up! I might be older than you think. Payola? But I thought payola was more or less common practice these days. Why would anyone hack a music database/mediabase? I thought payola was simply PAYING stations to play an artist's music. So how does....I'm trying to figure this out. If you're doing payola, why hack? See ....now i got you thinking...

*giggles* I was thinking before mister. Now I want answers because this is the world that our young musician (David Archuleta) has decided to ENTER. I would guess that rogue artists could always hack their music onto the list. Heck, my local station didn't know anything about the mediabase request form; which is in fact the station's playlist made AVAILABLE for requesting.

so if you have an upstart group, they might hack because I don't see where they'd have the money for payola. I'm thinking that involves thousands if not hundreds of thousands. So you see, this goes to the AT40 and who gets played on that. Ryan Seacrest SAYS the AT40 is about SALES and REQUESTS. But last week when he was out, his stand-in said it was about SPINS and REQUESTS. So yeah, I can see hackers manipulating the countdown. Oh man! Cut-throat indeed.

I need to speak with a DeeJay. Let me see if there's one in here. Thanks Patio.
Anyone whether right or wrong...for financial gain or otherwise can and will manipulate data to suit their agenda...

Take Politics for instance.Well, let's hope political change does in fact take place. We all need to work together with this president the last one froze us out. This one is asking the man on the street if he has an answer for the economic crisis. I'd say that change already.
1534.

Solve : no drivers?

Answer»

well i still have no sound for the pc do you KNOW what the sound card drivers were OH and the ethernet adapter WORKED fine until the pc was re-booted so i dont think its bad. Also were can i get the drivers for the ABIT NF-M2S AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard do i get it from nvidia.com or abit.com

thanks! GO here: http://www.uabit.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=60&Itemid=69do you know what the sound card drivers were?There is Realtek High Definition Audio Driver at that site.

1535.

Solve : Dell C600 Laptop/ disable track ball?

Answer»

Hi,
I have a Dell C600 that I installed XP on and then the CURSOR started jumping all over the place. I found a fix some time ago that disabled the track BALL. Since then, I put in a NEW HARD drive and I'm back to the original problem again. Does anybody have a link, as I not sure if it came from Dell or Microsoft.Can you go into Device Manager and disable the track ball?How about going into the mouse properties through your CONTROL Panel?

1536.

Solve : iomega zip drive?

Answer»

I have a 750mg iomega zip drive and I a having two PROBLEMS with it.

It will read some 100mg and 250 MG disks but not 750mg disk: MESSAGE keeps saying insert DISKETTE when one is already in.

The disks it will read are write PROTECTED but I cannot unprotect them so I can put info in them

1537.

Solve : Video Driver Display problem?

Answer»

Thks, what would I do with out yeah???You're WELCOME, hope they work out for you.just have to find the via CHIP numberIf you want the chipset drivers - http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=420&OSID=6&CatID=1110That works too but tring to figure out which one I need an how to get it from the site. But I can see it in my pic clear enough to get the number.I see it an everything but how do I get it?In each one there's an image to click to begin the download.
Choose any of the 4 in 1 drivers, the one on top is newer but not optimized for 98, whereas the two below are older but will work better with Windows 98 (ACCORDING to the notes at the top). THOUGHT that they were to something else. like a form of advertiseingI got it working it looks REALLY good all considering, where is the audio driver?http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=420&OSID=6&CatID=1440&SubCatID=100Dont no where I would be half the time. I hate to ask this but not sure where your finding the drivers on here.... could you find the rest of them???You just have to go to http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&Type=1&OSID=6 and then select the type of driver you want.
Your Northbridge is VT8361 and your Southbridge VT82C686B.
Hope this helps.should provied helpful

1538.

Solve : P5GS - MX/S?

Answer»

Been looking for sound and lan DRIVERS for a while now, can't even find any links to download wrong drivers - I simply can't find any at all.

Could someone PINPOINT me in the RIGHT direction? Please?More INFO...

1539.

Solve : After downloading Realtek Audio, Resolution+Color on monitor down to Lowest?

Answer»

And is not adjustable.
I tried Downloading drivers thru troubleshooting and did everything that they told me to do.
But I still can't higher the resolution+Color(4bits!)on monitor.
I haven't even tried listening to the audio yet.
The Video is just horrible.

Plus now my internet explorer also shuts down blaming flashplayer 9.

Can anybody help me with these symptoms?Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Open it, click Computer, then Summary.
In upper menu, go Report>Quick Report-Summary
Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Don't include anything under line Debug - PCI Thanks here it is.
Did you mean paste it like this?

I am GETTING audio by the way.
And I disabled flashplayer 9 so IE won't shut down.


--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer OC
Generator Owner
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-10-03
Time 09:38


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Computer Name OC
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
User Name Owner

Motherboard:
BIOS Type Award Modular (05/07/03)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
CPU Type Intel Celeron, 1700 MHz (17 x 100)
Motherboard Chipset Intel Brookdale-G i845GE
Motherboard Name MSI 845GEM (MS-6714 v1) (3 PCI, 1 CNR, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video)
System Memory 247 MB (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller (8060 KB)
3D Accelerator Intel Extreme Graphics
Monitor Avitron AV-7TF [NoDB] (15161297)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801DB ICH4 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-0]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(r) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CB
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive Maxtor 6E040L0 (40 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)
Disk Drive Brother MFC-240C USB Device
Optical Drive LITEON CD-ROM LTN526S (52x CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 39197 MB (27424 MB free)

INPUT:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface

Peripherals:
Printer Brother MFC-240C USB Printer
Printer Brother PC-FAX v.2
Printer Oki ML 320 Elite (IBM) (Copy 1)
Printer Oki ML 320 Elite (IBM)
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - USB Controller [B-0]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801DB ICH4 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-0]
USB Device Brother MFC-240C USB
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Printing Support
Get this audio driver: http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=205636
Unzip/extract the two files into an empty folder. Right click on the oem34.inf file and choose INSTALL. Restart your machine.

1540.

Solve : Portable Hardware_Access is DENiED!?

Answer»

I'm just bought my Maxtor PORTABLE HDD a couple of months ago.
W/ this portable I'm feel so comfortable to keep all my personal data here & there. But suddenly today when i try to open it while its already connected to my PC the sign 'Access is Denied' pop up. Usually it will become autorun as well.I've tried uninstall USB Controllers through System Properties > Device MANAGER > Universal Serial Bus Controllers but it still happen. While I'm try to check it by OS Vista, the system asked me to format it.

The problem is all my important data was INSIDE that drive.... Try to see if you can access it on another computer.Was it prematurely unplugged without using "safely remove hardware" ? ?
Does it show up at all in Disk Management ? ?
To get to Disk Management right click My Computer and select manage then disk management...
Right click the drive and select properties.
Post back with your findings.

If it says raw your data is gone...Can we use System Restore like we did usually onto our PC?ermmmm maybe not possible to apply it i guess.
Yesterday i already gave it to my IT officer, hopefully he could help to fix it. I'm going to share here whats an exactly the problem & solution it is soon when he come back. Make sure you tell us exactly what he says and make sure he does nothing to the drive until we know what the problem with it is.System Restore only works on the Windows drive/partition and only AFFECTS Windows System files.
But do let us know the outcome...

1541.

Solve : My new yellow mark?

Answer»

No he hadnt used it I was there when he had them delivered. They were both boxed fromhis purchaser (whom I dont know). He paid $180 for the two, sold me this one for $100 and kept the other one. He's a retired chap who knows less than me actually. ( maybe he knows more than I give him credit for).
He bench tested it and it seemed ok, but on the bench he didnt have any audio set up.

I just wanted to upgrade from my AMD Athalon to a newer computer (faster), he had this, I had $100.
I seem to remember somewhere the year 2004, which is a massive improvement on my old computer.

Well if all this is too MUCH, then can I get a different sound card and put it in to make it work?Quote

Well if all this is too much, then can I get a different sound card and put it in to make it work?
Perhaps, but there are a few more things we haven't tried yet...

Look though the BIOS and see if you can Enable your Sound (or Sound Card - just look for those key words).Sorry thats a pretty ratty picture of the inside.
Does this tell you anything... like if it has a sound card? or an on board sound ???Chip?
The bios for sound was enable.

I just noticed something different away from this problem, the auto hide bar on the bottom wont come up when I have a screen open. I'll deal with that though at a later date.

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]I couldn't tell, sorry, but I don't think you have a Sound Card.

Something seems to be up with that picture. sorry it didnt load properly

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]HMMMMMMM...

I'm almost out of suggestions....

I guess you can try a System Restore to whatever System checkpoint that might have come up in the short time you have had your computer...

I think you should reinstall your motherboard DRIVERS though...What does a reinstal of motherboard drivers involve? Where do I get them from, Intel? for an e210882 mobo?

System restore took me back to three exclamation marks again, Video controller, ethernet and audio. No sound on media player.

Oh well we tried.
I'll try to install the motherboard drivers then. ( maybe I'll do that tommorrow. Its 2 am here)
Thank you for trying to help me carbon Im too tired now. I'll have a fresh look in a couple of hours after some sleep.
Thanks againGo to Intel's site and look for Downloads and Drivers (or something similar).

Look up your Motherboard's model number, download the drivers, and reinstall them.
It's getting LATE here too.....12am....

Heh, I guess we'll both continue in the morning. Well no luck for me at the intel website. Ive trawelled through drivers and downloads with zips and exe's. Ive tried chipsets and motherboard identifyers.
And sorry to say ( I have no idea what Im doing) no sound.Humph......

Well I'm currently out of ideas here.....

Hopefully someone will shed some light on this problem soon.I am just at a loss as why these drivers havent worked.
Does everest give you the details of the audio. and it should be a simple download of those drivers?

course 2... Can I put in a card into a slot for the audio and then use that for the sound?Borrow an add-on sound card and install it...
If it works buy one...they're not all that expensive.Have you tried this page: http://www.pc.tpg.com.au/index.php#audio

There are five downloads available...three of which are for Windows 9X, however...you can try the first and last drivers to see if this fixes the problem.

The sound is onboard...so, either the above drivers can be tried...or we can use the mobo information to find the correct audio controller.

Keep us posted...If the above doesn't work....you can always look here for your motherboard's chipset, as well as the audio driver for that specific motherboard:

Intel® Desktop Board D865GVHZ
1542.

Solve : removing bad c drive?

Answer»

My c drive just died, and i want to put my 2nd drive that i already have in the computer, in it's place. I need to INSTALL windows on it. I have never done it before.... A little help?Install XP?

http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-XPRemove the dead drive.
Re-cable the 2nd drive to the end of the IDE cable.
Set the jumper on the 2nd drive to Master.

Installing XP on there will WIPE all the data so backup what you need first.

Then FOLLOW This Guide...
GOOD username.................

1543.

Solve : Your will have to load a filter driver?

Answer»

Tricky, you could try this:

Your will have to load a filter driver on your device and at one of the start IRPs such as IRP_MJ_STARTDEVICE block the IRP and wait for the app to supply the UNAME pwd. The app would do this via a dedicated device object created by the filter driver.

On a sucessfull entry the filter completes the IPR as success. On fail it completes it as failure and the system will unload the device stack.

It is possible that the OS wil timeout the IRP though, inwhich case you could try ANOTHER, or wait for the device to start and then block all read/write/URB/IOCTL IRPs untill you get a valid uname-pwd. If you dont you could call an invalidate bus relations and fail the start device thereafterodd how not only does this have absolutely no context, but it appears three times on codeproject and once on javaproject. a Quick google on the make-believe IRP_MJ_STARTDEVICE (strangely absent from any MS documentation) reveals this.


Quote

and wait for the app to supply the uname pwd
and this "app" where does it get the username/password to supply? If the app already has the username/password, why the gymnastics to create a FILTER DRIVER for the specific purpose of causing a BSOD at system boot because you decided to CAUSE a "THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER" Blue screen?
The "solution" GIVEN for what appears to be a keylogger wouldn't work. you cannot block in a driver because- get this: other stuff needs to execute! the driver executes in Ring 0 and no user threads (ring 2( or was it 3?)) execute while the current context is ring 0 without a explicit return from the driver function. BLOCKING purposely in any driver function will just give you the aforementioned BSOD.


Quote
On a sucessfull entry the filter completes the IPR as success. On fail it completes it as failure and the system will unload the device stack.

No. you get a BSOD everytime you boot the PC. I have a feeling the user would feel something is amiss.


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invalidate bus relations
I don't recommend trying to have relations on a bus, invalid or otherwise.

1544.

Solve : To install or not Windows service pack 1 for my Vista Home Basic? Using 2GB MEM.?

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Windows immportant update prompting says by updating with the Windows Service Pack 1 supplement will Help more than hurt to give my PC better over all permormance support & other valued advancements within!? IS THE SERVICE PACK 1 REALLY NECESSARY & WORTH THE DOWNLOAD? NOTE: 07' Acer PC ast180/ Vista home basic /HD160GB/new updated & installed 2GB memory /processer 800mhzMost people install it.I just LOOKED at your computer specs....are you running Vista on 512MB of RAM?Quote from: Broni on January 14, 2009, 08:21:34 PM

I just looked at your computer specs....are you running Vista on 512MB of RAM?

ouch. sounds painful.
1545.

Solve : HD AUDIO DRIVER CANNOT INSTALL?

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hi,
i've just formatted my laptop and use a Win XP sp2 OS,.

i cannot install my HD audio driver and HDA modem driver even i got these drivers from the lenovo support website. i have read the install guideline and state that i MUST have QFE installer to let the Soundmax Audio Driver be INSTALLED.

Where can i GET the QFE installer so i can install my Audio Driver.

PLEASE HELP!What model is your computer?
If there is a service tag number, can you please post it as well.

If you go to Device Manager, can you list any items with a Yellow Question or Exclamation mark.Some drivers (especially on laptops) will not install until the chipset drivers are properly installed as they rely on each other...did you reinstall the chipset drivers ? ?
Laptops ship with a Driver CD and everything you need should be on there.Also...how exactly do you install those drivers. Many .exe files, you download from Lenovo, when you run them, they simply unzip. Then, you have to run "setup.exe" from unzipped folder.

1546.

Solve : HP psc 1200 series Problem?

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Quote from: street1 on September 29, 2008, 05:45:34 AM

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on September 29, 2008, 05:41:16 AM
I didn't quite get that....

Sorry,SEE how I corrected my response.....

Heh, ok....Darn it, , stupid thing, program, buggy stuff!
It doesent work on my mom's laptop either.......

So, I'm drawing a blank - do you guy's have any ideas?
(Sorry for the stuff written, I had to lay it on SOMETHING, chose the keyboard)



Keep it clean. We have Members of all ages,,,


You may want to consider going legit on both machines...at least that WAY you will have a SHINY CD with holograms all over it which can be used to solve issues such as this.OK, I'll try to make this clean and short:

1. I'm not spending over 500$ Just for Original OS's on both machines.
2. All I'm trying to do is make the scanner work on vista too, not only on my mom's laptop!
3. It's never a shame to say you give up, so if you guys say that you're left out of ideas, just admit it, I wont be angry, Sad or anything like that, If my mom or me need the scanner A LOT here's the solution: Move it to our XP PC, and just use it there...I'm not ashamed at all ...and i didn't give up, i just chose to no longer participate.
There's a difference.
1547.

Solve : I finally have sound, but no video, even after trying to install a decoder.?

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Howdy.

I installed a new hard drive, and figured out how to install and update the drivers (after visiting this sight), but am still unable to play videos using Windows Media Player. The player error reads that there's a picture resolution issue (I've played with it in varying degrees, to no AVAIL), and the Media Center message reads that there's still no decoder, which I've tried installing from AVS and DivX. I'm thinking about paying for one, but will be upset if I spend anymore MONEY trying to solve this problem.

I'm able to watch DVDs using VLC, but I just want to know that everything on my computer works the way it should, and that the video may be watched using the Media Player because my boss will be watching a recorder presentation using that program.

According to Driver Detective, I have about 6 PCi Bridge issues (which are system devices), and I think these are related to the video, as it's the only thing still inoperable. 4- INTEL(R) 8281G (ICH7 Family)... The only chipset driver in this set that seems operable is the Microsft UAA Bus Driver for High DEFINITION Audio (which might explain why the sound works). I tried installing the chipsets manually, but am required to save the inf. INFO on a floppy, and my computer doesn't have a port for floppies.

I have a Gateway NX560X, and have visited the website to download Media Card drivers, but I get error messages (which I am unable to share because that page won't show right now). The one that I need, I think, is D20003-003-001 (Texas Instruments).

Please help.You might want to also get the XviD codec (xvid.org).

You can also try VLC player for your videos (videolan.org). It'll play just about any format. It nice, easy to use, and free.

Try those and see if that doesn't get your videos playing.

1548.

Solve : external hard drives?

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Can't transfer files from my external HARD drive to my computer. A window appears with "I:\ is not ACCESSIBLE. The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error." Cable connections are done CORRECTLY. What must I do? THANKS. canidoitIs this an external USB drive?

Have you tried shutting down the computer...unplugging the external USB drive...turn the computer BACK on and then re-attaching the drive after the computer fully boots?

1549.

Solve : LG DVD ROM drive?

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I cannot see my dvd rom drive in my computer folder. When i load a DISC into a drive nothing happens. I can't download driver for it beacause i don't know my dvd rom model name. Sorry for language MISTAKES. Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
or...
2. Download, and RUN Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on downloaded file, and allow registry merge.
or...
3. GO to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstal. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.

(thanks Broni )Thanks that works

(My filehosting service has been restored, all my pictures are back up to full. Expect the thumbs up now)
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Thanks that works
Which solution worked?Both of them...Both out of three?....LOLHeheYep.Then, it's called not "both", but "triploth"....LOL......or All of them worked.....Really nice folks....So, which one worked ?
1550.

Solve : Soundcard drivers?

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I need my sound drivers i've lost the disk

Please help...


Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Packard Bell NEC PB13310501
System Serial Number: 045291420151
Chassis Serial Number: 50424E
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.93 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL P5S800-VM Rev 1.xx
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 0154 04/08/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
73.57 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
51.06 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space



Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
SiS PCI IDE Controller None DETECTED
Bus Adapters MULTIMEDIA
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (3x)
SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Logitech Mic (QuickCam E3500)
Multimedia Audio Controller
Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Communications Other Devices
Smart Link 56K Voice Modem


------------------------------------------------------


Theres all the information about my computer,

Much appreciated!! Did you try Packard Bell site?Yes, the support section is down, and i need it urgently Download, and install Everest: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Open it, click Computer, then Summary.
In upper menu, go Report>Quick Report-Summary
Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Don't include anything under the line Debug - PCI --------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer DANIELLE (danielle)
Generator danielles
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
DATE 2009-01-11
Time 01:54


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name DANIELLE (danielle)
User Name danielles

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Celeron D 340J, 2933 MHz (22 x 133)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset SiS 661FX/GX
System Memory 192 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (04/08/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter SiS 330 MIRAGE Integrated
3D Accelerator SiS 330 Mirage Integrated

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter SiS 7012 Audio Device

Storage:
IDE Controller SiS PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive ST380011A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive _NEC DVD_RW ND-3530A (DVD+R9:8x, DVD+RW:16x/8x, DVD-RW:16x/6x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 70158 MB (48667 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC (192.168.1.64)
Modem Smart Link 56K Voice Modem

Peripherals:
Printer EPSON Stylus C46 Series
Printer HP DeskJet 1200C
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB2 Controller SiS 7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device Logitech Mic (QuickCam E3500)
USB Device Logitech QuickCam E3500
USB Device Logitech USB Camera (QuickCam E3500)
USB Device USB Human Interface Device



That right ye ?Try here: http://www.sis.com/download/agreement.php?id=155808Nope, still can't find them, someone please help What do you mean by "can't fine them"?
BTW, PB support is up.Typing error, sorry, i will check it now!