Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

Hi Guys,

I have a USB key with a mountain of data on it, most of it is backed up but there is still some important files on there that I desperately need and haven't backed up YET, (stupid or what)!! When I plug it into my computer it is recognising that it's there and the light on the key comes on, I am always pretty careful and remove it safely from the machine when I'm finished, however now when I try to open it up and view the contents of the key I receive a message telling me " the disk in drive E is not formatted, would you like to format now. Yes/No" I don't want to format it and loose all of my data. I have CHECKED the properties on the device and it's telling me that the device is working PROPERLY. The key is ALSO full with no space left. Please please someone help me - any suggestions would be most gratefully appreciated.

Thanks a million.What is the original file system that the USB drive was formatted?
FAT, FAT32, NTFS?

And what is your OS?DLoad and try Recuva on it to see if you can get any data back.
I wouldn't format it as your data will be EVEN tougher to get back.Link

Motherboard on my Dell GX270 causing problems (Capacitors). Can I just switch the harddrive to another computer ? or dose this CAUSE a license problem with microsoft if so can it be overcome.If you format the hard DRIVE first then yesDefeats the purpose as I NEED some info from the harddrive, that I CANT get because the computer just dies before I can retrieve it all. THANKS AnywayThe drive does not need to be able to boot into Windows in order to retrieve your data from it...

Slave Drive Info

This will instruct you how to hook it up to a working machine....and get your data.
The only thing you cannot copy and expect to work however is the OS and programs.

does anyone have a CLUE about the Hewlett Packard 1200 series printer with a scanner?
It hasn't"t been used for a while, the scanner part, and I want to TRY it out, but how? I have no disc for this. please HELP me Go to the HP WEBSITE, and find and DOWNLOAD the driver from there.
thank you for the info

HI! I have 40GB HD and I want to expand it. How can I do it , should I BUY another one HD , if ye s how to connect with this one.

Thank you!40 GIGS by todays standards is a SMALL drive. How much free space do you have on it? Also are you planning on ADDING more data quickly?

Getting a new drive maybe the answer for you. In most cases you can add the drive and than set it up in Disk Managment.

you cant physically make a drive bigger, you have to get a new one. clean the stuff off that one a little.

any opinions on the best ram (meaning what will have system performance the best, no gaming)
with an ASUS p5q-vm motherboard and core 2 quad q9400 processor.....
board supports PC2-5300, PC2-6400 and PC2-8500I have been USING and recommending OCZ RAM for over a year now...but you can't go wrong with Crucial either...If you travel to http://www.crucial.com/ you can see the crucial memory advisor tool, try using that.Quote from: kuszmania9999 on March 22, 2009, 04:51:30 AM

If you travel to http://www.crucial.com/ you can see the crucial memory advisor tool, try using that.

How can I get my new hard drive with all my old hard drive stuff on it to boot up again. I copied my hard drive to my new hard drive using Norton's Ghost 14.0, I deleted the old hard drive using Norton's PARTITION MAGIC, change my jumpers to cable select, switched order on ide cable and rebooted computer. I also have my hard drive partitioned for dual boot (1 is for my gaming, 2 is my main computer) and never had a problem with it. Now when I REBOOT the computer it lets me select which partition like normal but goes to a BLUE screen with the windows logo on it and does NOTHING. I am really hoping you can help me with my problem. Thank you in advance.

Sounds like the new drive was not prepped properly...it has to be set as an active partition and formatted to be bootable.
You may have to start over.
Also whenever cloning or ghosting a drive it's best to hook up only the cloned drive at first as master to make sure everything is in running order ...when it is you can then safely add your other drives.

I connected some hardware to my LAPTOP WITHOUT installing the software first, now I can't install the software, it GETS to 5% and stops.
I can't see where the hardware is on the PCSO I can't 'delete' it.
Help?Device Manager.

I have an Iomega hard drive that worked on my XP but when I upgraded to vista it doesn't work at all. It does absolutly nothing. I have tried downloading a drive for it but not really knowing what I am doing I still cannot get it to work. I have data stored on it that I really need to get too. If any one can help in simple terms I will be forever grateful. Many thanks and here's hoping xxxxWhat's the model number of this Iomega drive?Hi
Model number is MDHD250-UE
Thanks for replyingIs this a mini USB external hard drive?You MAY want to start here.

If you can't find the DRIVER you're looking for...a pretty good guess WOULD be the drive is not supported for Vista.
Hi
It is a desktop usb external hard drive, hope this helps



Quote from: GlitchPC on March 22, 2009, 07:47:25 AM

Is this a mini USB external hard drive?

Hi
It is a desktop usb external hard drive, hope this helps

Are you running a 10,000 RPM Raptor? Those can most certainly get pretty hot. well it's been a while and my hd is STILL running with ALMOST PERFECT performance and fitness so I'm almost positive it was the sensors, THANKS for all the suggestions!
Thanx for stopping BACK with an update...no problem

I have a DELL XPS laptop that has built-in wireless.

I reformatted it with Windows XP HE after I couldn't even start my computer up at all.

I was thinking once I got my internet up again I'd be able to figure everything ELSE out, but it's not letting me set up a wireless connection and not recognizing that I have wireless at all.

Is there a simple easy fix to this that I'm completely overlooking?

Before anyone says, my wireless SWITCH is to press Fn+F2 and it's not doing anything.Re-install your drivers from the Dell Driver CD...
MBoard chipset drivers FIRST...then any additional ones...

Hey, I was WONDERING if it was POSSIBLE to connect a LAPTOP to my desktop. I would like to USE the desktop primarily and have the laptop be a second SCREEN. but I am not sure if this could work.

ThanksYes.
http://www.maxivista.com/

Quote from: macdad- on March 20, 2009, 11:35:02 AM

This could be explained:
Possibly Electronic Noise, since the CPU is working so much that the BUS becomes very noisy(Electronically) which could spread through the board to your Sound Chip through the Power bus. This can't be fixed unless you want to do really hard mods on your motherboard(Soldering, Wires, etc.)

seriously, you're just making stuff up. crosstalk would occur regardless of how "swamped" the bus is- which means not a single computer made would work.

Crosstalk is a problem, but only to the engineers.. or I suppose if you make some offbeat modification.

Anyway, I guess I'll add something relevant-

you can sort the processes by CPU usage by clicking the CPU time column in the processes list- alternatively, you can try Process explorer

seriously, you're just making stuff up. crosstalk would occur regardless of how "swamped" the bus is- which means not a single computer made would work.

Crosstalk is a problem, but only to the engineers.. or I suppose if you make some offbeat modification.

Being a laptop it's probably a loose cold solder joint or other wiring issue inside the beast...but i'm just guessing since we've seen alot of that.

HP a1310n tower running Windows XP, USING an HP vs17 LCD monitor. Turned computer off normally last NIGHT, but when I tried to use it this morning, the monitor won't turn on. Doublechecked the surge-protected power strip, power cord and connection to the monitor. Swapped it out, and the "new" monitor works fine, so it's not the video CARD or anything to do with the tower. The only sign of life is the power button turns blue for a few seconds when first PUSHED, then goes out, but won't light up again if the power button is pushed multiple times. Is it just a paperweight now, or is there some hope?
Thanks for ANY input...
Return the monitor for a replacement....Wish I could. Bought it in 2006, so I'm sure there's no warranty. you should still check it mite have the four year warrentyPaperwork shows a 1-yr warranty on the monitor. Out of luck.
Thanks to all for your input.thats sad, you can get better ones KNOW any how.

Hey, ok so today I decided to put togther a system real quick, when it was complete I connected the monitor, keyboard and mouse.... plug in the power supply, switched it on and hit the power button.... nothing happened. after checking all cables and connections tried it again, this time I NOTICED the first time I would push the button after I switched on the power supply, everything jumped. All the fans, and the FRONT panel LEDs, but only one LED on the motherboard stays on until the supply is switched off. I ran through the front panel buttons and LED connections on the motherboard and its all CORRECT.... Can anyone tell me if the problem is in the MB, the power supply, or just the power button? Quote from: rOkThEdJ on March 18, 2009, 03:25:10 PM

Hey, ok so today I decided to put togther a system real quick, when it was complete I connected the monitor, keyboard and mouse.... plug in the power supply, switched it on and hit the power button.... nothing happened.

BTW, have you grounded your new rig?

serious damage to expensive components...

Dear All! I recently bought Dell's XPS M1730 laptop, running Windows Vista. It has Core 2 Duo T9300 2.50 GHz, 800, 6m, with 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Blue Ray DVD combo, Sigma Tel High Definition Audio CODEC (sound). I'm completely satisfied with its performance for my usual activities (gaming), but I just developed an interest in creating DIGITAL Audio music tracks and am having problems with the sound.

Using software provided on Computer Music MAGAZINE's free DVD (energy XT2.5 Core), I've been able to create tracks. But the sound coming via my Bluetooth headphones is disappointing. I can hear pops and crackles and sometimes the music skips a portion of the track altogether. I don't think it's the headphones, because they seem to work fine with Cd's and other sound sources. Also the spec of the laptop means it should be able to cope with a couple of tracks of untouched digital audio. I just think that maybe my sound card isn't up to it.

Here is my question: If that is the problem, and given that there's nothing I can do to muck about with my laptop's sound device, is an external/USB Audio device my only other option? If yes, what should I look for?

Thanks for your time.Actually, i don't believe its the sound card. Have you TRIED some unedited music? and instead of bluetooth, use wired headphones and see if the problem persists. Try another music program.
(I like fruity loops)Quote from: JJ 3000 on March 22, 2009, 01:46:42 AM

(I like fruity loops)

LOL fruity loops???

I don't know much about PC's so here goes. I hooked up a monitor on my PC and in the Settings tab I have a bunch of OPTIONS in the Monitor Resolution slidebar - I can GO very small down to 1600x1200. But when we hook up the same monitor to my son's machine - his resolution slide bar only goes to 1280x1024. We've checked the device manager and it's showing the correct monitor name each time. But for some REASON, the smallest resolution he can get is 1280x1024 no MATTER what monitor we plug into it. My computer changes resolution capability each time I hook in different monitors. Why is his "stuck on" 1280x1024 and won't go to the smaller resolution sizes like mine will?
This is simply a difference in computers. In this case, it's a difference in the video card or display adapter between the two computers.

Hello everyone, I hope you can help me with this problem.

Whenever I insert a movie DVD in my DVD drive, nothing HAPPENS and I can't PLAY the DVD. If I try to open the DVD drive in explorer, it asks me to insert a DVD.
I don't have problems reading/burning other DVDs.

What could the problem be?

My computer is an Acer Aspire 5920G with Vista
The DVD drive is a hl-dt-st dvdram gsa-t20n ataFollow these steps...

1.Click the Start button, click Run.
2.In the Open box, type Regedit, and then click OK.
3.Click the plus sign (+) next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

NOTE:When you click the plus sign (+) next to a folder, it will EXPAND displaying the folders it contains in the left-hand pane of the Registry Editor. When a folder is highlighted, its contents will be displayed in the right-hand pane of the Registry Editor.
3.Click the plus sign (+) next to SYSTEM.
4.Click the plus sign (+) next to CurrentControlSet.
5.Click the plus sign (+) next to Control.
6.Click the plus sign (+) next to Class.
7.Click {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}.
8.On the right hand side of the window, click UpperFilters.
9.Click EDIT on the menu bar.
10.Click Delete, and then click OK.
11.On the right-hand side of the window, click LowerFilters.
12.Click Edit on the menu bar.
13.Click Delete, and then click OK.
14.Click File, and then click Exit.
15.RESTART the computer normally.

Also clear the startup by start->msconfig->click on start up tab-> disable all and enable only the security program-. apply and restart the computer.

Let me know wats next.

I've been checking my graphic card temperatures, and they seem pretty high to me. (88C after an hour of Crysis or Dawn of war 2). but 10 minutes after stopping the game and keeping it idle, the graphic card TEMPERATURE drops down to 53C.

Is there anyway to lower the graphic card temps? I've been using Rivatuner to make the fan SPIN faster, but it does not seem to affect the temps in anyway.

I clean the inside of the comp once every TWO months, and there is good air circulation inside the comp. Any suggestions WOULD be nice.

thanks. Add a new fan?Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 21, 2009, 09:53:44 PM

Add a new fan?

i'm shopping AROUND for a portable computer. i've done some searching and i have taken a liking for the netbooks specifically the ASUS eee pc 1000 HE.

i'm a university student. my major is in the social sciences and i dont use any program that needs alot of POWER.
my normal running programs would be ms word, ms excel, media player, messenger and firefox.

do u think the netbook is appropriate for me? Quote from: h1n4t4 on March 21, 2009, 08:27:36 PM

i'm a university student. my major is in the social sciences and i dont use any program that needs alot of power.
my normal running programs would be ms word, ms excel, media player, messenger and firefox.

do u think the netbook is appropriate for me?

Hi i want to check that some extra ram i've places in my mothers pc is up and running
how can i check this PLEASE, QUITE a novice so make it SIMPLE please lol. Open WINDOWS Explorer...
Clik Help/About Windows...it will show your VERSION name and how much RAM is installed...

Help, my hubby accidentally connected a phone CHARGER into the USB port of my laptop and I think it MAY be fried now. There is no power. Any SUGGESTIONS?...Please press the power button for 10 sec and then try to restart the computer. Also, pelase remove the AC adapter and the battery and put it again if laptop.
Quote from: tymers8

my hubby accidentally connected a phone charger into the USB port of my laptop

Also, pelase remove the AC adapter and the battery and put it again if laptop.

Quote from: squall_01 on March 21, 2009, 04:18:01 AM

the only thing I can think of which you mite be is a volt meter but you have to know what your doing. Attucally not sure why this isnt mentioned, mostly if not all boards have soft power, so if his led isnt lighting up the board is shot more then likely

on which?

I never heard of this, your not sending out a singal your picking up one

Hello, I just bought a used desktop from microcenter. It is a HP Pavilion Media Center m8457c with a NVIDIA GeForce 8400 HD graphics card with DVI and HDMI ports. I tried to plug in my monitor in the back but there is no port that will work. Do i have the WRONG type of monitor or is something wrong with the desktop?

In the back there is a cover over the place where the monitor is SUPPOSE to be placed which says " Do Not Remove."



[attachment deleted by admin]You need a connector...

eBaywhich would be better a DVI or HDMI adapter?What's the make an MODEL of your monitor? If it's VGA and doesn't support DVI, or HDMI...the point is moot. In order to use DVI or HDMI capability...you need a monitor that supports it.

More...On the monitor says "nec multisync LCD 1530v" That's an SVGA monitor...it's not HD. If you want to take advantage of DVI or HDMI, you'll need an HD monitor.okay so i need to buy a HD monitor in order to get my desktop running?No...you'll need a connector...read my first post.

Will an Athlon XP 2400+ RUN on Matsonic MS8308EP and will it support 2 x 512MB sticks of PC133Mhz doublesided SDRAM?

I don't KNOW if the SDRAM being double sided is an issue.

I think it is a REVISION 3.1 MOBO.

I think this is as far as this Mobo will upgrade.

Many thanks.

Anyone know why a computer would make squealing sounds? Basically, and time I move the mouse pointer, or execute a command the computer sqeals. It's not very loud but it's still annoying.. It spueals occasionally when the computer is idle, also.

I replaced the harddrive last night because I thought that was the problem, but that did not correct the problem. I checked to see if any cables are rubbing against the CPU fan, but everythinig there is OK.

Can you identify where the sound is coming from?

Also, what kind of sound is it? Is it a spinning sound, rubbing sound, sound of two things hitting each other?It's like a combination of Chirps and Squeals. It's sounds like it is something spinning, but I cannot comfirm that....I tried stopping the CPU fan with my hand for a SECOND and the noise continued, so I don't think it's the CPU fan. I put my ear up to the power SUPPLY fan, and it doesn't seem to be coming from there. There is NO DISK in the optical DRIVE, so there is no disk in there spinning.....I took a second LOOK inside the computer and can't seem to pin-point the noise. NO disk in the Floppy drive either. It is very high-pitch, but very quite.

The CPU and motherboard are brand new....just put them in about a month ago.....don't know if that might have to do anything with it..

I have had experience with squeaking sounds coming from my computer. It turned out to be the fan.

Is it possible to can take the computer out, lay it down on the floor, and turn it on to see where it is coming from?I'll try that tomorow...........been drinking Old English beer and now I'm pooped ......I'll post back later

thanksYou might swap out your power supply to see if thats the problem.....Power supply transformers will make a high pitch squeal, as do power supply fans and whistling capacitors inside the supply......or peel back the labels on the fans and add a drop of oil to the bearings.I swapped out the PSU and apparently it worked... I no longer here the irritating sauealing sound.


thanks all

Quote

i have two files in my DMP FLODER how do i zip a dmp file?

After years of having my Epson 1660 scanner and using it occasionally I've developed a problem. When I try to do SCAN I get the following message.

Unable to ACCESS the scanner because it is not ready or another application is using it. Please make sure the scanner is on and CONNECTED to your computer, or close all scanning applications.

I've TRIED reinstalling the scanner, run VIRUS scans, and Ad-Aware scan for spyware but the problem persists. What should be my next step?

Thanks!

Hi am T and studying Software Engineer in Birmingham
I have some experience at fixing computers but not this one because it is the most unfixable computer
i have ever encounter!
I hope you guys knows how to solve this
---Laptop-------------------------
OS = Vista Home
Model - Invent
CPU - 1.7GB
GPU - AMD 64 - Athlon x 2 N
-------------------------------------

Thats will probably be all the information you need!

Problem: Vista Could not start up with the following Error

2/793 (_ 00000000000000000.cmf.ms)

Cause: This is cause by an service pack update

My solution 1: Trying to use Vista build in automatic system recovery.
Results = 16 hours it stuck on finalising restore

My solution 2: TRY to repair it using vista build in repair system but vista coulnt not reconise any problem
It said everything is ok and it cannot find any problems

My solution 3: booting on safe mode and other different mode
Results were the same, an error came up

My solution 4: Re formatt the dam thing
Got the boot disc for ubuntu and XP and try them both which mean that i try to boot it from the disc
i would use Vista disc but i dont have one but i am downloading it now!
The computer just ignor the disc even i went on boot order in BIOS oh i forgot that i try using vista recovery
disc but the computer just ignor it

My solution 5: Re formatt the dam thing but different method
Using both ubuntu and XP disc through an external CD drive and booting from USB port but the computer
would reconise it (not the CDs but the port)

I am trying to boot it from an external hard drive but i can INSTALL OS on my USB pen (kingston 8 GB) but the computer do reconise theres is a USB connected

i been on this problem for 5 hours now and please help me!!

Thank you if you have any sugestionwhy my laptop cant boot from disc even i already change the boot order?
Is vista has a secret F key that wil allo the computer to boot from disc?did you make it as a bootable disc?If the laptops BIOS does not support booting from a USB external device this will not work...
Why not backup your DATA and do a Repair Install of Vista instead ? ?try changing the boot sequence to a USB device.I boot xp on it and it works now but i want vista on it but the problem is my cd drive does not work.
I try to install vista on my USB pen but it doesnt workIf you have XP installed try installing the drivers for the CD/DVD drive and then check if its working.Optical drives do not need drivers in XP...
Borrow or buy a new DVD drive.
Or as i said check your MBoard manual to see if it supports booting to an external USB device...

I'm trying to open up a document that I saved a couple years ago on a floppy disk but it just OPENS up as a bunch of symbols INSTEAD of words. Does anyone know how I can fix this? I really need this document. Thank youWhat program did you use to save this document?microsoft wordOK, what version of Microsoft Word, or what version of Microsoft Office, please?

To be more specific, do you know with what version the file was written and saved?

What version are you using, now, as you try to open it?

As far as the file, itself: what extension does it have? Is it a .doc file?

THANKS!Try it with WordPad...Start/Accessories...When I saved the document I was using Microsoft Word 97 and I saved it as a .doc.
I tried using the word pad to open it but it still doesn't work. The version I am using now is Word 2003.Word '03 ought open a Word '97 doc, as far as I know.
Does WordPad MAKE any part of the document legible?

(I am not being critical in any WAY. To me, the .doc should open.)

Just curious.Is Unicode checked by any chance ? ?"WordPad" and "Microsoft Word" are two different programs. Wordpad can be found in accessories, and can usually open older Word Documents.

I just bought a CD reader writer and installed it on my GATEWAY computer I have windows 2000 as my programs It plays the Cd's fine but I cannot GET it to write a CD is there a program I have to down load to make it work?
I'm just now learning how to upgrade my computer so I'm no rocket scientist when it comes to fixing problems.
No one I know has any computer savvy I live on a FIXED BUDGET (I'm disabled) so I cannot run to the computer shop and they all want a boat load of money even for the advice I need. Any help would be great
Thanks in advance.You could DLoad a FREE program for this called CDBurnerXPro...works great.
The CD's need to be the writable version as well...AVAILABLE at most large retailers in your area.
Good Luck and let us know...

Can any one of u guy's go to this web SITE and recomd, how to configure this CPU for me?

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=182

Any help would be apreciated.I'm sorry not sure if anyone else really get this ether. But your ASKING three things so what are you wanting to know.What is your budget?
What are you going to use the computer for?about $ 1200 mainly for online gaming.Do you need a monitor or keyboard or mouse?

Are you just wanting to buy the tower?

Do you have an operating system?Also what kind of Buss speeds would u recomend?depends on your needs, such as if you have any games that you can help us build off of so it can run them, running into that problem with my sister, but I recommend tring at least dual core or something LIKE that. Since it starting to be more common every were.yeah, what games you want to play?

AOE3 or WOW is fine with a 9500GT, Crysis is definitely not good at all on that card.

Also, what would you like to do with your pc other than gaming? Just wondering in case you can be modding your pc specs a bit so it's not all hardcore gaming but still decent enough.Quote from: kajun on March 15, 2009, 05:37:26 PM

about $ 1200 mainly for online gaming.

Help Find PSU In Canada. The Kingwin abt-650 ma1s.Might TRY e bay
You may be able to find what you NEED here............

http://www.xoxide.com/moposu.html#shop-by-brand

Xoxide is the only PC Modding Company in the US to ship to Canada with all brokerage and tax FEES paid upfront. That means there are no additional fees to pay when your package arrives.
hi guys
THANKS for your advice.

I've done some searching on the web and a lot of people have issues with this device, in that, it plays DVDs perfectly fine but when you insert a CD it attempts to read but gives the windows message about "Can't read CD it may be corrupt or need formating.. blah blah."
A few people, but not most, found the issue was fixed after the latest firmware was installed. I however cannot do this since the laptop I'm using doesn't have a floppy drive. I have tried to download the driver disk image and burn it ONTO a virtual disk which has an autoboot.bat file on it so OBVIOUSLY needs to be booted on start up.
I have ran the files in the autoboot.bat from the image (WITHIN windows) and get the following text:


// --- Copyright (C) TOSHIBA Corp. 1995-2002. All rights reserved. --- //
*** This Version-Up program was shipped
only for "(TAIS)" on 07/11/2002. ***
< Primary >
0 : (Master) Not ATAPI Device
1 : (Slave) Not ATAPI Device
< Secondary >
2 : (Master) Not Connect
3 : (Slave) Not Connect

Drive Not Connected

Is there any way I can install this firmware while the operating system is loaded or can I run some sort of boot from this virtual disk? And is there anything else I can try to fix the device? Any advice would be much appreciated, Thanks
Shandy.

I have an old DVD Rom that does that same thing, will no longer play or read CD's (only parts of them) but is perfectly fine with DVDs (or Windows XP CD? ) It's pretty much a shot in the dark and fingers crossed for me Hope you can get your working.

Peace.Use a flash drive to update your DVD ROM if your BIOS support booting to usb.
Do so at your own risk. Make sure the laptop is plugged in while you are doing this.


Have you tried using a laser lens cleaner?Ahhh yeah, Duh!
Thanks JJ 3000, I will give that a shot, I can't believe I didn't think of that

OK how do u KNOW what mother BOARD is compatible to what processor.Your best bet is to buy them bundled TOGETHER......This way you are pretty much assured that they are compatible.Quote from: Karnac on March 15, 2009, 09:13:39 AM

Your best bet is to buy them bundled together......This way you are pretty much assured that they are compatible.

My SyncMaster 930B monitor stopped displaying. I thought the problem was my eGeForce FX 5200 PCI DVI video CARD because the fan on the card stopped working. I replaced it with a eGeForce 6200 PCI DVI video card (I only have PCI SLOTS on my motherboard). Still no display. However, when I shine a flashlight on the screeen, I can see the display barely. The monitor accepts both DVI and VGA connections so I changed the display setup on my monitor to VGA and connected it to the video chip on my motherboard, with the same result. I ALSO checked the display options in the menu. Brightness is at 98%. Apparently the problem is related to whatever process the monitor uses to light up the screen. Is there a USER fix to this problem, or is the resolution just to replace the monitor?You might have a look at this ARTICLE.....

http://www.inventgeek.com/Projects/shorts/lcdfix.aspx

This is really a doozie, I have a Dell Comp. and I am not real happy about that. Any way, I had a problem with my C D Burner so I called Dell it cost me 50 bucks to have them not fix it... I ended up buying a new Burner but before I did that the guy I was on the phone with had asked me if I wanted to purchase a extended warranty for a $150.00 I told him no, so he had me download this program that allows a Dell Assoc. to enter your computer and try to fix the problem well he couldn't fix it so I ordered a new one, and at this point my Key Board was working fine and had always been working with no problems what so ever. That night after being on the comp. and phone with the guy from Dell, I went to use my Key Board and nothing, I tried another key board and nothing, I tried my key board on another comp. and it works fine . I have tried to plug it in other USB ports and nothing. What really doesn't make sence is the key board works in the Bios. I called Dell and told them the whole story and they said it was a software issue and if I wanted to pay $140.00 they would fix it, I kind of told them where to go, cause it was working fine until there guy was all over in my comp.doing who knows what. I'm hoping some one knows what I can do without having to go through Dell. To anyone who cares about GOOD Customer Service then don't buy a Dell. Also if your wondering how I typed this I am using the key board in Accessibility in Win. XP not a bad option but not as good as the real thing.Thank you in advance.

Robyn
So what exactly is the problem?

But with the keyboard plugged in, right click on my computer and click properties. Then click on the HARDWARE tab and press hardware manager. See if there are any yellow ! beside anything. I told it was and STILL is a KEY BOARD problem; If you read my situation you would know excatly what the problem is I thought I explained my self pretty good Do you get it now hopefll If not it would be nice to have someone actually read it.Well for me i think the guy has something to do with this. By the way, why don't you try to go to my computer right click it then look for hardware, then click on device manager and see if there is some missing drivers. So that we could be sure if it is really a keyboard problem.I am sorry that this happened to you and I would like to help you with this. Firstly, PLEASE click on start and then click on run and type "devmgmt.msc" without the codes. You will enter device manager. Please check if there are any bangs on keyboard. If so please right click on the bang and then click on uninstall and then restart the computer. Also, please disable the on screen keyboard and then restart the computer. Please let me know if this resolves the issue. I will help you with this.I did what you said and there are no bangs on the keyboard, believe me I have been through all the TROUBLESHOOTERS for the keyboard and the USB and nothing has worked. The thing that gets me is no keyboard will work on my comp. but my keyboard will work on other computers, I think the guy from Dell did something, deleted a file or something. All the drivers are present and up dated, in the device manager it says everything is working. Dell also said something about it being a software problem, do you have any idea what he could be talking about?. I could reinstall my windows xp but i am not even sure that would work and I would end up loosing all my data. I have also tried system restore and that didn't work either. I really don't know what else to do. I hope you can help, and thank you.Since this is a USB keyboard, try a PS/2 keyboard, assuming your computer has a PS/2 plug, of course.

If not- or if the PS/2 keyboard doesn't work either, try this-

OPEN Device Manager (right click My computer, "Properties", Hardware tab, Device manager button)

In device manager, open the "keyboards" node (icon).




Right-Click and select "uninstall" (your keyboard might have a different name then mine, of course.) Also, if there is more then one item within the "keyboards" section uninstall all of them.

Once you've done this, reboot the computer. With any luck, windows will detect the keyboard and reinstall the proper drivers and so forth. If not, try to jog it's memory by unplugging the keyboard and wait until the PC makes a sound indicating removal. Then plug it back in. With luck, the computer will recognize the keyboard and you'll be good to go.



if none of the above work, it could be a USB issue. To try to fix that try uninstalling all "USB root hub" and "USB controller" entries in the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" section in Device manager, and rebooting.





Let me know when you online... find me on yahoo with sameLooks like the issue is resolved for you... I am happy for that. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I am ready to help you with that.Yes it is resolved, I ended up going to a web site called Just Answers and they or he told me to try putting my windows xp cd in and boot from it and then instead of doing a reinstall to do a repair so I did and it worked. Thank you very much for your help I sure appreciate it.

Robyn

Ok here goes,LOOKING @ power supplies, 650 wt corsair cm psu SLI ready, what is SLI? also se it on video card
looking @ a Nividia geForce 9400 1 gb w/ DVI SLI
AMD Phenom x4 9850 w/ aASUS mother board

What do u GUY's think?
SLI

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Link_InterfaceOK i'll try again, I was wondering amd phenom x4 9850 for a processor w/ a asus mother board,is this a good combo, am very NEW to this I usually just buy a new cpu from a store, but on I Buy Power IM try to build 1 but not sure what to put toghether to make a killer gaming cpu.

any help will help.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And was wondering if any of u guy's EVER bought anything from I Buy Power

Every DETAIL about my computer http://javed.web44.net/Report.htm

My computer only boots somtimes. This is what happens when it doesn't. Also when it doesn't boot the fan is SPINNING at max speed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PbIKDhAbw
Well you'll need to provide more information,

even though you have a nice little video and all that.

we still dont have enough to work on...

it could be anything.... What more information can i provide ? please specify when you post what other information you need because its very hard for me to get onto my computer =( Well just shooting in the wind...

If you know anything about computers,
I would suggest opening your case and check for obvious damage to mainboard, vga graphics, and ram.

There could be a connection problem between the psu?
Could be mainboard damage?

Does the screen STARTUP?

Report back once you have opened your case.....

I check case and MADE sure (EVERY) wire was CONNECTED tightly.I see know visual damage to the motherboard. ANd no the system doesn't boot.Might me a motherboard problem. Do you know any programs for checking that ?Quote from: dragonpiper on March 19, 2009, 03:19:55 PM

I check case and made sure (EVERY) wire was connected tightly.I see know visual damage to the motherboard. ANd no the system doesn't boot.Might me a motherboard problem. Do you know any programs for checking that ?

i installed 4 gig of corsair ram , the specs say it is 2.1v
when i run cpu-z it tels me it is running at 1.8v.
Is this a problem....should i leave it alone or should i change the settings, and if yes how do i do that?
thanksThat should be ok. Are you encountering any problems with it? i dont know if this is related, thats why im asking.......my 2 optical drives are not recognized ....i read somewhere if the clocking or voltage isnt set right you can have strange problems...?
thats true. but if there is not enough voltage, the computer will not boot What is the brand and model of your motherboard/computer and the RAM?

Are you sure that the optical drives are plugged in?Quote from: king244 on March 15, 2009, 01:31:21 AM

imy 2 optical drives are not recognized

no idea...it is stock.....how do i find that out

by the way, i also had did a reinstall of xp about a week before all this, everything was good after that until i did the upgrades......i also feel the machine is slower than what it should be

Hello,
I am new here and I accidentally uninstalled my sound. Can I get a new one for free?How did you UNINSTALL your sound?I was just uninstalling programs I didn't need and I accidentally uninstalled sound. But I got it back by finding the LAST files. Topic is locked after this post or removed.When after you reformatted your computer, ESPECIALLY if your mainboard have onboard sound, install the DRIVER for your onboard sound.

Do you have a separate sound card?

I have a laptop motherboard (FIC A360+) with a 133MHz bus. This motherboard has no adjustment jumpers.
I also have a spare Intel P3 CPU rated at 1GHz on a 100MHz bus, compatible voltage and FORM factor (1.75v and socket-370).

Can I safely PUT this slower CPU into the faster motherboard? If so, will the CPU CONTINUE to run at 10 times the bus speed and hence perform at 1330MHz? Are there any issues here I should be aware/warned about?

Thanks in ANTICIPATION for any helpful responses!
It should be ok. but not too sure why would you want to do that...

But no. it will not run at 10 times the bus speed. (I think)It may run at the new bus speed, been awhile since I've done that

Dear Friends
I used audigy 2 zs for five years but i got angry becouse it started crackling/popping in my SPEAKERS even when i installed kx drivers (though it doesnt crack when i'm not playing anything now). I have creative p580 speakers which all work ok 100%.I started using onboard sound and there was no crackling, but unfortunately there was only left speaker playing. As i changed left and right on my subwoofer, then only right speaker was playing, as i put headphones to green on the card also only left was playing. What is going on? The balance in sndvol32 is ok, and when i changed it to the right maximum the i hear nothing.I ticked in sndvol32 in advanced to 'rear speakers to line in' and 'central and sub to mic, but i get no SURROUND sound watching elephants dream which is obviously 5.1 and on creative 2zs with kx drivers plays all speakers, but with this annoying cracking. Please help. Is the onboard card broken? I've deleted it from my system and on restart i have sound so i guess xp has these drivers already but i installed newest drivers from the asus page - alc650_wdma341, and after running test also only right speaker played.
Driveragent.com says i have wrong drivers to both creative (which i now uninstalled i think using revo uninstaller) and onboard drivers

http://driveragent.com/driveragent_results.php?hwid=c0f947eda0c2683992b812a1af2b5b8d&PHPSESSID=bvqqjudsntsnmbkmalm25sp9u6
but unfortunately i don't have account there so i cant seem to download it,maybe somebody here has and could, that would help

i have no idea though why it says 'AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 2800+' in disconnected devices. For last five years i had barton 2500+ I'm using win xp pro sp2
ps. i don't know whihc MOTHERBOARD exactly i have it says on the box a7n8x-x-eay i don't know if its a7n8x-x or a7n8x-x-e , what does eay or TAY mean at the and of the model. thanks so much


[attachment deleted by ADMIN]

I have recently changed from XP to Vista and am using the same printer - Epson Stylus DX3800. With XP, when I used printer, I received notification if one of the ink cartridges was low/needed replaced. This isn't happening with Vista - all I have is flashing light on printer. This only tells me that ONE of the inks needs replacing, but not which one. So I had to replace all four to continue printing. Anyone know how to get this info on Vista? Many thanksFrom what I have found about that printer on the Epson website it doesn't look to be compatible with Vista so that feature just might not work with it.

Instead of buying all new printer cartridges when the light flashes try printing a few test pages to see what color is low.

Print 1 PAGE in black, 1 page in Cyan, 1 page in magenta, 1 page in yellow and the one that doesn't come out right is probably the one that needs replaced. Plus I never change my cartridges when the printer tells me to I wait until the colors aren't ACTUALLY printing any more then replace them. I do this because I have had my printer tell me to change cartridges and it still print perfectly fine for about two weeks more with heavey color printing.Thanks for your reply. I don't change the ink right away either - that was where the notification was HANDY, cos you knew which was getting low, but there was always plenty to carry on for several docs. Thing is, if one runs out, the printer won't print anything at all till it is replaced. If you don't know which one, you have to do them all. I will try your idea of printing test pages. All I have been able to come up with so far is NOTING the date that all four were replaced, to try and get a pattern for replacing - but I am sure I will waste good cartridges replacing them too early! Luckily I get them very cheap!There are Vista downloads for your printer, including its driver, here: http://esupport.epson-europe.com/ProductHome.aspx?lng=en-GB&data=vRaxNXeC8zhTqd3mB6BavU5HxureXaU002FxGbRumTYYQQIU003D&tc=6#7Thanks for the info and the link. Hope it helps - its a little thing but I miss it a lot!
CheersLet us know.Yea - it worked! Thanks so much - I have my ink status info back on screen.
Many thanks for your help.Glad it worked. I guess I should have spent a little more time finding the answer I guess that is why Broni is the "The Man"LOL....I'm glad to see it fixed deedoll,As you have correctly noted with Epson printers when you are out of ink in one cartridge it makes the printer unusable until that cartridge is dealt with.This is a practice of the MANUFACTURER to make their money as the printers are basically free.Epson is one of the most restrictive on their printers to permit use when cartridges indicate being out of ink.However there are a variety of solutions to this that do not necessarily involve replacing cartridges (particularly with Epson brand cartridges). If you would like to learn how to overcome this by other means than replacing cartridges it would be my pleasure to advise you.truenorth

Good Morning!

I bought a Sony DVD/CD rewriteable drive DRU-V200S off the internet after the gentleman assured me my computer was 100% able to handle this drive. I just got the package yesterday. Everythings here. I am happy with it. What I am not happy with... is it says I need a serial ATA power cable *I do not have* and if not then I can purchase a serial ATA power adapter..which is fine. I have looked on-line even went back to the shop where I bought the drive and I actually do not know what I am looking for. ALSO I have no clue as to how to connect the adapter for it to work

Here is info about my computer.

System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition V 202 Service Pack 3
AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.99 GHz 448 MB of RAM

I tried to find the other info you needed but just do not know where to find it.
I hope these questions doesn't sound too ignorant...I just do not know where to go from here. Thanks in advance for any and all replies.


Probaly looks like this. "Serial ATA" is USUALLY abbreviated to "SATA". This is a SATA power adapter cable. It allows you to take power from a PATA (IDE) power connector.

That's what it looks like inside my computer... well it is connected to a long belt looking thing...but my problem is the back of the DVD/CD drive it has 2 long plugs... the one you show below will not connect to the drive...Do I need some kind of adapter to connect to mine...like your picture below to the plug into my new drive?


Quote from: Dias de verano on March 20, 2009, 12:50:37 PM

Probaly looks like this. "Serial ATA" is usually abbreviated to "SATA". This is a SATA power adapter cable. It allows you to take power from a PATA (IDE) power connector.

You DO have SATA ports on your motherboard, don't you?

Ok next silly question....how do I find out if I have SATA ports on my motherboard?

Judging by his specs he doesn't have an Alienware...

I just installed xp back on my machine yesterday. (Hated vista, and got stuffed with viruses) So I formatted, reinstalled, and now xp has become very unreliable. Most of the time, it will start up just fine, but once I tell it to open a program it won't come up for a good 3 minutes. Remember, this ain't a slow computer.....2.3ghz quad core, 4GB ram, 512 video card. It never did this before. I think it might be HARDWARE because my computer hasn't been shut off properly all the time, and so something might be damaged.......


Please help!Seeing as you just installed XP, Install it again.

Remember to format the entire Hard Drive during the INSTALLATION.I'm pretty sure I did. Also windows won't update. It KEEPS saying it failed!Yeah, reinstall it.

One question, is it Genuine?yes.....100% genuine installation of xp. Why?Just wondering. Reinstall yet?sorry, just finished REINSTALLING now time for all the drivers and such...

The black cartridge 17 was used up so black PRINTING was fuzzy. I installed a new cartridge in the manner I had done previously. But it did not WORK this time. There was no black on the test pages and a text print gave nothing. Color continues to be ok. I then tried another new cartridge with the same NEGATIVE result. I put the old cartridge back and that worked.
I have carried out tests suggested by Lexmark Help but they have not helped to find out what the PROBLEM is.