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6851.	Solve : organizing photographs?
Answer» Computer: Dell ~ OS: xp ~ Word: 7 ~ photo software: Olympus Master 2 Massive job trying to organize photos. Had about 250-300. Was unable to figure out how to categorize into sub-groups and sub-sub-groups using photo software. Deleted most software as computer was about to die. Still no luck sorting PIX. Bought a USB-8G to store pix. Cannot get photos to go there. I tried to DELETE unwanted photos several times. They always CAME back, as dup. I have pix and icons are JUMBLED up together. in f:\ At least I know where they are. However, unable to delete ANY of the icons ( thousands), or separate them. I'd like to put all pix into one file and send them to USB (New Briefcase)....and organize them there. When tried, got mess. back saying, "verify disc is accessible... cannot do that, don't know how! Been unable to access my pix in Olympus M2 to organize there. Any ASSISTANCE appreciated. Also, a bunch of pix disappeared in Olympus M2. (i did not delete them, cannot find them) seems pix keep moving around, but now safe in f:\ thanks. ct Hope this is correct forum.

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6852.	Solve : Comtex Turbo XT computer.?
Answer» hey all. Just picked up an ol' 1988 Comtex Turbo XT computer. I have no idea what the specs are but it has a hard drive, a 5.25 inch floppy and a 3.5 inch floppy, 150 watt PS and I think 64 MB Ram. I want to set it up for old DOS games (they don't work well in 98 DOS 7.1 mode cause I have too much RAM). But I can't figure out how to hook it up to a monitor. I have an old monitor from 1990 which I thought would work but it has the new kind of plug that works with all newer PC's. I also tried hooking it to a TV but that didn't seem to work. Could you guys give me advice on how to & what to hook it up to? I attached a picture of my monitor plug and the back panel of the pc. Thanks [Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]I think it has an Intel 286 but it could have a 386. So does anyone know anything about these old computers and monitors?the only thing that could be a monitor plug is the one on the far right, on the bottom. 9-Pin Hercules/MDA plug, or maybe EGA. If It only has 8-Bit ISA slots, it is neither a 286 or a 386 but a 8086, which I want to say merely because it's an XT computer. XT's had 8086 processors- PCs with 286's were ATs. OTOH, there are "UPGRADE" things that allow you to force a 286 onto a XT. Can't remember if that was a card, or what. I can guarantee it cannot even HOLD 64MB of RAM, it probably has 640K. If it is indeed an XT then it can only have 640K anyway. If you can get a picture of the inside I might be able to tell you more Also, looking closer, if I had to guess, I would say the VIDEO card (I can almost assure you it's the card on the right) is an ATI EGA Wonder, since it has dip switches. IIRC that was a 8-bit ISA card. Either way the labelling is wrong, stuff probably got messed about since it was originally put together. again... if you can snap a pic of the inside I'll be able to tell you more.Quote from: BC_Programmer on October 12, 2009, 04:51:03 PM OTOH, there are "upgrade" things that allow you to force a 286 onto a XT. Can't remember if that was a card, or what. This by the way did not make much sense to me. I don't see how one could force a 286 (processor) onto a XT. Unless you meant forcing a 286 OS onto it. Okay, thanks so much, I am not at all really familiar with computing in the 80's. I have no clue what things like an "ISA slot" or a "MDA plug" is. I've attached a bunch of shot of different parts of this PC so you can tell me a bit more. Hope this help. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Picture Guide: Picture1 - Graphics card I believe Picture2 - Motherboard and cards Picture3 - a card (don't know what kind), with 2 port on it that were labeled "Game Port" & "LTP2" in picture "Picture 0088.jpg" above. Picture4 - another card Picture5 - all 3 cards Picture6 - the complete inside of the PC [Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]here are the last 2 pictures (did not fit in last post). [Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Quote from: BC_Programmer on October 12, 2009, 04:51:03 PM I would say the video card (I can almost assure you it's the card on the right) is an ATI EGA Wonder, since it has dip switches. IIRC that was a 8-bit ISA card. Well it says EPG right under the dip switches.Coool... regarding the 286 upgrade, I'm not sure exactly how it worked, but it was in later XT models... it was some kind of card, that had a 286 processor, and you installed the driver and you could run 16-bit programs that otherwise would need a 286. Not sure exactly how it worked or how well. An ISA slot was the slot used before PCI (obviously ) and was found on the first IBM PC as well. it came in 8-bit and 16-bit varieties, the 16-bit being first found on 286/AT class PCs. the 9-pin connector on the video card is either MDA, MGA, or CGA, which were different display technologies predating the VGA 15-pin plug. (I think EGA used 15-pin, but I'm not sure... checking... I was wrong- EGA also uses a 9-pin connector- if I had to guess, I would say that was what it was- something like the ATI EGA Wonder of the time, which had connectors like those funky video in/out on that card.) MDA could only display text, and the monitors were often either black and white, or sometimes even lime green or amber. MGA had a graphics mode on top of the ability to display simply text characters, mostly thanks to more video memory for addressing each pixel (80x25x2 bytes (1 byte for the char, another for attributes) characters only take about 4K of Video RAM, whereas addressing each pixel of the 720×348 would require one bit- therefore around 30K of Video RAM.) Picture one: definitely the video card. I believe the 9-pin output is either MDA,MGA, or CGA. (it could also be EGA...) you won't find those monitors around anymore, so if you don't have one you'll need to find a 8-bit VGA card on ebay, or something... (or a monitor, if you're feeling bold, but those might be costly for shipping). as for the second card, this is the Controller card. I can't really tell, if it's IDE in this picture, I can only count 34 wires (confirmed by the other pic that has 34 pins) on the larger ribbon. the floppy cable is there though. This overview tells us that there are no 16-bit ISA slots, which posess two connector tabs. This means, as I originally suspected, that the PC is not AT class at all, and posesses a 8088 or 8086 processor. (probably the newer 8086, given it is labelled as an "XT"). as a history lesson, it wasn't until about the 486 that we got integrated motherboard hard drive and floppy drive controllers, Com ports, or the like; prior to that one needed a Controller card for their Drives, a I/O card for parallel and COM ports (which is what your card installed closest to your PSU is. (notice the connector at the front bottom of the card being one of the serial ports) The hard drive is ESDI- ESDI has a 34-pin interface, I believe. Moving to the motherboard- I notice, in the lower left, that not all the memory DIPP's are occupied. I'm not sure how much there would be there, I only see 11 slots, 3 of which are occupied. However, I will further guess that since the total possible RAM in a XT is 1024KB, that there are actually 16 slots, which hold 64KB each. This means, that there are 5 slots not shown, possibly under the ribbon cable; Don't know if these are occupied or not. This means that if they are empty, you have 364KB, or 192KB; or 764KB=448KB. Not sure, how well it'll work for your intended purpose- I doubt there are many games at all that will run with this machine, since even something like commander keen NEEDS a 386 :/ Definitely something to learn from though So is this like a clone of the "IBM XT"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_XTQuote from: BCP (probably the newer 8086, given it is labelled as an "XT"). XTs had 8088 cpus - I had an Epson Equity+. The "Turbo" indicates it can run at either original 4.7 MHz or some higher speed 8 or 10 MHz usually selectable via a switch accessible externally. 286 upgrade cards fitted in an ISA slot and had a ribbon cable ending in a connector that fitted in the old 8088's socket. They were not always very reliable. Before the ZIF socket for CPUs, removing a processor was a tricky affair, often resulting in a few BENT pins on the CPU. I remember doing 2 CPU upgrades where the old CPU was pulled out and the new processor, and some supporting chips, was on a daughter board that plugged into the old CPU socket. One worked fine and the other crashed a lot.

6852.

Solve : Comtex Turbo XT computer.?

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hey all.

Just picked up an ol' 1988 Comtex Turbo XT computer. I have no idea what the specs are but it has a hard drive, a 5.25 inch floppy and a 3.5 inch floppy, 150 watt PS and I think 64 MB Ram.

I want to set it up for old DOS games (they don't work well in 98 DOS 7.1 mode cause I have too much RAM). But I can't figure out how to hook it up to a monitor. I have an old monitor from 1990 which I thought would work but it has the new kind of plug that works with all newer PC's. I also tried hooking it to a TV but that didn't seem to work. Could you guys give me advice on how to & what to hook it up to? I attached a picture of my monitor plug and the back panel of the pc.

Thanks

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]I think it has an Intel 286 but it could have a 386.

So does anyone know anything about these old computers and monitors?the only thing that could be a monitor plug is the one on the far right, on the bottom. 9-Pin Hercules/MDA plug, or maybe EGA. If It only has 8-Bit ISA slots, it is neither a 286 or a 386 but a 8086, which I want to say merely because it's an XT computer. XT's had 8086 processors- PCs with 286's were ATs.

OTOH, there are "UPGRADE" things that allow you to force a 286 onto a XT. Can't remember if that was a card, or what.

I can guarantee it cannot even HOLD 64MB of RAM, it probably has 640K. If it is indeed an XT then it can only have 640K anyway.

If you can get a picture of the inside I might be able to tell you more

Also, looking closer, if I had to guess, I would say the VIDEO card (I can almost assure you it's the card on the right) is an ATI EGA Wonder, since it has dip switches. IIRC that was a 8-bit ISA card. Either way the labelling is wrong, stuff probably got messed about since it was originally put together.

again... if you can snap a pic of the inside I'll be able to tell you more.Quote from: BC_Programmer on October 12, 2009, 04:51:03 PM

OTOH, there are "upgrade" things that allow you to force a 286 onto a XT. Can't remember if that was a card, or what.

This by the way did not make much sense to me. I don't see how one could force a 286 (processor) onto a XT. Unless you meant forcing a 286 OS onto it.

Okay, thanks so much, I am not at all really familiar with computing in the 80's.
I have no clue what things like an "ISA slot" or a "MDA plug" is.

I've attached a bunch of shot of different parts of this PC so you can tell me a bit more. Hope this help.

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Picture Guide:
Picture1 - Graphics card I believe
Picture2 - Motherboard and cards
Picture3 - a card (don't know what kind), with 2 port on it that were labeled "Game Port" & "LTP2" in picture "Picture 0088.jpg" above.
Picture4 - another card
Picture5 - all 3 cards
Picture6 - the complete inside of the PC

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]here are the last 2 pictures (did not fit in last post).

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]Quote from: BC_Programmer on October 12, 2009, 04:51:03 PM

I would say the video card (I can almost assure you it's the card on the right) is an ATI EGA Wonder, since it has dip switches. IIRC that was a 8-bit ISA card.

Well it says EPG right under the dip switches.Coool...

regarding the 286 upgrade, I'm not sure exactly how it worked, but it was in later XT models... it was some kind of card, that had a 286 processor, and you installed the driver and you could run 16-bit programs that otherwise would need a 286. Not sure exactly how it worked or how well.

An ISA slot was the slot used before PCI (obviously ) and was found on the first IBM PC as well. it came in 8-bit and 16-bit varieties, the 16-bit being first found on 286/AT class PCs.

the 9-pin connector on the video card is either MDA, MGA, or CGA, which were different display technologies predating the VGA 15-pin plug. (I think EGA used 15-pin, but I'm not sure... checking... I was wrong- EGA also uses a 9-pin connector- if I had to guess, I would say that was what it was- something like the ATI EGA Wonder of the time, which had connectors like those funky video in/out on that card.) MDA could only display text, and the monitors were often either black and white, or sometimes even lime green or amber. MGA had a graphics mode on top of the ability to display simply text characters, mostly thanks to more video memory for addressing each pixel (80x25x2 bytes (1 byte for the char, another for attributes) characters only take about 4K of Video RAM, whereas addressing each pixel of the 720×348 would require one bit- therefore around 30K of Video RAM.)

Picture one: definitely the video card. I believe the 9-pin output is either MDA,MGA, or CGA. (it could also be EGA...) you won't find those monitors around anymore, so if you don't have one you'll need to find a 8-bit VGA card on ebay, or something... (or a monitor, if you're feeling bold, but those might be costly for shipping).

as for the second card, this is the Controller card. I can't really tell, if it's IDE in this picture, I can only count 34 wires (confirmed by the other pic that has 34 pins) on the larger ribbon. the floppy cable is there though. This overview tells us that there are no 16-bit ISA slots, which posess two connector tabs. This means, as I originally suspected, that the PC is not AT class at all, and posesses a 8088 or 8086 processor. (probably the newer 8086, given it is labelled as an "XT"). as a history lesson, it wasn't until about the 486 that we got integrated motherboard hard drive and floppy drive controllers, Com ports, or the like; prior to that one needed a Controller card for their Drives, a I/O card for parallel and COM ports (which is what your card installed closest to your PSU is. (notice the connector at the front bottom of the card being one of the serial ports)

The hard drive is ESDI- ESDI has a 34-pin interface, I believe.

Moving to the motherboard- I notice, in the lower left, that not all the memory DIPP's are occupied. I'm not sure how much there would be there, I only see 11 slots, 3 of which are occupied. However, I will further guess that since the total possible RAM in a XT is 1024KB, that there are actually 16 slots, which hold 64KB each. This means, that there are 5 slots not shown, possibly under the ribbon cable; Don't know if these are occupied or not. This means that if they are empty, you have 3*64KB, or 192KB; or 7*64KB=448KB.

Not sure, how well it'll work for your intended purpose- I doubt there are many games at all that will run with this machine, since even something like commander keen NEEDS a 386 :/

Definitely something to learn from though

So is this like a clone of the "IBM XT"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_XTQuote from: BCP

(probably the newer 8086, given it is labelled as an "XT").

XTs had 8088 cpus - I had an Epson Equity+. The "Turbo" indicates it can run at either original 4.7 MHz or some higher speed 8 or 10 MHz usually selectable via a switch accessible externally.

286 upgrade cards fitted in an ISA slot and had a ribbon cable ending in a connector that fitted in the old 8088's socket. They were not always very reliable.

Before the ZIF socket for CPUs, removing a processor was a tricky affair, often resulting in a few BENT pins on the CPU.

I remember doing 2 CPU upgrades where the old CPU was pulled out and the new processor, and some supporting chips, was on a daughter board that plugged into the old CPU socket. One worked fine and the other crashed a lot.

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6853.	Solve : Happy Thanksgiving!!!?
Answer» HAPPY Thanksgiving to everyone. Here is a LITTLE SOMETHING I made. [Saving space, ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]happy thanksgiving!!

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6854.	Solve : Blog Amazon widgets help?
Answer» HI guys, I'm starting a blog on TECH review: http://thetecreview.blogspot.com/ The problem I am having is ADDING amazon widgets. I use Firefox, and when I PASTE the code into the "add gadget" box it just doesn't show up on my blog. Any ideas why? Or ANYTHING I can try?

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6855.	Solve : ?'s on Printing Music Files info?
Answer» I looked in the forums for info on ? i did not find any so if ? I want to print a catolog of all the music in my music files? I just want to be able to print all cd's in music file as a list i want printouts to put in a catolog for my DJ bussiness I know that I-tunes has feature but i do not like useing that program Thank you for any help im useing windows VistaKaren's PrintDir app will do it for you... And it's Freeware.Thanks for the help i will check that out Maybee one day i can answer someones ?'s untill then guess ill KEEP learning have a great day all u on COMPUTER HopeSame to you.... Forgot the Link PS. Have a look around her Main Page...she's been around since the Win95/98 Days and has WRITTEN some excellent apps...i was telling you thank you maybee it came out sarcastic sorry if it did i was trying to SAY is that i hope i can return the good advise and help someone out on here some day and i was trying to say im a computer idiot i do apreciate the help thank you patio Didn't sound sarcastic to me... Welcome to CH ! !

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6856.	Solve : A fond farewell?
Answer» Hello CH, it's been ages since I've talked to you guys, I know. I wonder how many people still recognize me? Well, I have to come to terms with a simple fact: The life of a college student is a full-time job, and I'm not going to have any real spare time in the foreseeable future. So I think it would be easier for me to stop pretending that I'm going to have enough spare time to dedicate to CH. When my email failed and Nathan had to remove my Mod privileges to keep his email from flooding, well, I figured now was as good a time as any to say what has to be said, imo: Farewell, CH. It's been a good run, and I've loved growing up with this forum. I won't forget you guys, since I love this forum so much. It was a huge part of my growing up to participate in helping as many people as I could with computer issues, a task that still goes on in real life for me to this day. We've had our ups and downs, and I posted a huge load of FAQs to help the site as best as I could (though looking back, some could use a revision, especially the ones I wrote when I was 13-14 ) However, I don't want to go out with just a quiet word, a fond farewell, whatever. If you knew me, you know that's not how I roll. I tend to go with a bang, make a huge spectacle. So I'll do the best that I can. The best thing I can think to do is present you guys with ONE last problem from me, what will be a doozie of a problem that has baffled everyone who I've tried to explain this problem to, and I can't even begin to diagnose this problem myself. Not sure if this is a hardware, software or OS issue, so it's in Other. (Ok, I hope this one's hard because if not I'll look like a complete moron ) Okay, this all began after my computer died and I had to purchase a cheap machine to tide me over. It was a Compaq Presario with the following vital stats: 2.2 GHz Single Core CPU 160 GB hdd space 2 GB DDR2 RAM nVidia GeForce 8500 GT <--I put that in, not onboard video Windows Vista Home Basic I later added a 500 GB Internal hdd, then a 1TB external. When the life of my machine began to wear down, I started having an issue where the computer would almost shut down. The OS would close, the monitor would fade to power save... but the fans would still be running, indicating that power had not been cut and the machine was still technically on. The only way I could fully turn off the machine was to hard shut it off. Sometimes it would not even make it that far and freeze on the "Shutting Down..." screen. Again, hard power off or reset was my only option. Naturally, I've run Scandisk on several occasions to check my boot sectors and make sure I'm not TRASHING them. Scandisk is coming up empty for errors, but it's still annoying that the PC only shuts down correctly about 5% of the time. Here's where it gets weird. I've recently upgraded almost all the major components, to the point where I don't have a Compaq Presario but a custom built machine with a few Compaq parts. I have replaced the following: Power Supply Motherboard Connector cables (hard drive to mobo, power cable, etc) OS The only things that are from the old machine are the DVD-ROM, the hdd itself (formatted and now has Vista Home Premium OEM), the RAM, and I'm using the same video card (PCI-E) that I was using before. I'm barely using C: beyond the OS; almost all my software is installed to the 500 GB Internal. Imagine my chagrin when I noticed that I am still having problems of the same nature, even with a 90% new build. Naturally, this narrows my problem down to one of these parts, but I'm at a loss as to which component I should be checking. Scandisk is still coming up empty for hard drive integrity problems, so at the very least I know I'm not trashing my boot record with these hard power-offs (though it still makes me understandably uncomfortable). I'm not sure if a problem with the RAM could be causing this, though I can't rule it out. I am definitely willing to rule out the DVD-ROM, since it has nothing to do with the SHUTDOWN sequence. Looking forward to any help I can get on this issue... if there's anymore info you need, of course, feel free to ask. Cheers and take care. -Timothy Bennett P.S. An interesting side effect: When I have to hard shut down, the Num Lock on my PS/2 keyboard remains on and I can't shut it off. Probably not related to the problem but an interesting tidbit. P.P.S I should note that I'm not having any other major issues with my computer at this time (Vista compatibility nightmares notwithstanding)WHAT?! NOOOOOOOOO...! I haven't had much experience, but I know you had quite a big effect here. You will be missed dearly. Quote from: Helpmeh on October 27, 2009, 04:20:30 PM WHAT?! NOOOOOOOOO...! I haven't had much experience, but I know you had quite a big effect here. You will be missed dearly. you didn't help with the problem! Sounds to me, like perhaps an issue with the Video card; Only reason I say that is every time I've had a power management issue it has always ended up being the video card or it's driver. Also: Make sure your actually shutting down and not suspending. (although I suppose that should be obvious.), since Vista doesn't Shut down when you click Shut down by default. Also your "Boot Record" Which I assume you mean Boot Sector () is not accessed during power down. Neither is the MBR. The only possible data loss from a power off while the PC is on is with files that are currently open, or, more precisely, files that are open and have changed contents that have not been flushed, or even worse, have only been partially flushed. But since the PC is practically at the end of the shut-down I doubt there's any danger from that. Only way to rule out RAM would be by swapping it out; RAM is one of the components that can cause this; you could even try REMOVING some of the RAM, if you have multiple sticks, and see if the problem is eliminated using either stick of RAM.Same thing with safe mode?Hello again, Well, BC, I have to admit I did not expect the video card to be the issue. Since I don't have a lot of financial resources available at the moment, I can't buy new memory or try another video card at the moment. I do have 2 sticks of memory (1 GB each), though I'm not sure if I can run Vista with only one of them in place. For now, I suppose the only way I can test in that area is to wait for new drivers for my video card. (In fact, now that you mention it, I remember that I didn't have this problem from the day I bought that video card; it could very well be the drivers.) I will attempt to boot with just one and then the other RAM stick over the next couple of days, when I have the time to sit down and work on it... my schedule for this week is fairly busy so it may be a little bit before I can get back to you guys on the RAM test. Also, I have changed settings so that the Shut Down button on the Start Menu actually does Shut Down. It's one of the first changes I make on a new Vista Install, not sure whose bright idea it was to make Sleep the default command. (Or was it Hibernate? Either way, only a useful tool on a laptop IMO.) Thank you for putting my mind at ease about the Boot Sector (yes, I used the wrong term... but you knew what I meant ). I'll admit a lack of expertise concerning the MBR & Boot Sector, since most of my knowledge comes from breaking things and learning how I broke it and how I can fix it. Naturally, I don't get a lot of practice with the MBR. (I do know that Linux on a dual-boot does not like to be uninstalled; in my EARLIER teen years I tried a dual boot twice... both times I tried to remove Linux for lack of real desire to use it, it trashed the MBR ) I'll also try booting in Safe Mode, per JJ 3000's suggestion; in fact I'll probably do that first as it requires the least amount of physical effort on my part (I can't name a single time that I opened my computer box and didn't come out with a cut or other minor injury ) Cheers, TimMy first thoughts were that the RAM may be bad, but also didn't think that the video card could be the problem. You mentioned that you replaced the mobo, but did you also replace the CPU or is it the original CPU? I'm sorry, forgot to mention I also replaced the CPU; it is a 2.9 GHz Dual Core. (Also, the new CPU is Intel, while the old one was AMD.) EDIT: Ah, it seems on the 5th, new drivers for the video card have been released. I am going to try it out now and see if that fixes the problem.Minor update, I actually feel guilty bumping this as it's not much. I've updated the drivers for my video card and it hasn't fixed my problem. I would start RAM testing soon, but unfortunately my 3 1/2 year old glasses finally gave out today, and with vision surpassing 20/180 (astigmatism) I don't trust myself to tinker with parts, even though I'm quite familiar with them. My appointment to get another vision test and a new pair of glasses is later today; I'll need about a week, I presume, before I'll be able to see a dang thing I do. I promise I'll get to troubleshooting my memory as soon as I can. Until then, TimothyHey guys, sorry I haven't reported in, but I wanted to tell you guys I figured out the problem, completely by accident. You see, for a while, I had a problem where a MMO that I play began to have a memory leak following a large patch. In an attempt to combat the problem, I opened up more virtual memory on all my hard drives - including the 1 TB external USB hard drive. However, the other day, I decided it was getting cold enough I should start running my wall-heater. This was a bit problematic because my desk was blocking the heat vent. However, I was also chatting with a friend on skype and didn't want to close it all down. I figured I could move my desk (on wheels) without shutting down my computer, because I wasn't moving my desk far enough to require that I unplug the computer. While I was in the process of moving my desk, the USB connection to the computer became unplugged. I had a BSOD and the computer shut down. I didn't bother reconnecting the drive because I was busy. Since that point, I have had no problems with my computer, shutting down or starting up. From there, the solution to the problem was pretty easy to figure out. I was having problems shutting down 80% of the time because the external drive wasn't able to clear its used memory fast enough, therefore it couldn't shut down (or something like that). The other 20% I can infer was times that the external hard drive wasn't in use. So, lesson learned: Do not allocate virtual memory to a USB hard drive. Quote from: Dilbert on November 27, 2009, 01:29:36 PM So, lesson learned: Do not allocate virtual memory to a USB hard drive. So, you were using the ReadyBoost feature in Vista, right?Readyboost is not virtual memory - it's a cache. Dilbert - aside from anything else, moving or jostling a computer while on is dangerous for the HD. If the head jumps around - well, you can guess. You always want the head parked before moving the system. I recognize this isn't the problem you ran into - but still............

6856.

Solve : A fond farewell?

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Hello CH, it's been ages since I've talked to you guys, I know. I wonder how many people still recognize me?

Well, I have to come to terms with a simple fact: The life of a college student is a full-time job, and I'm not going to have any real spare time in the foreseeable future. So I think it would be easier for me to stop pretending that I'm going to have enough spare time to dedicate to CH. When my email failed and Nathan had to remove my Mod privileges to keep his email from flooding, well, I figured now was as good a time as any to say what has to be said, imo:

Farewell, CH. It's been a good run, and I've loved growing up with this forum.

I won't forget you guys, since I love this forum so much. It was a huge part of my growing up to participate in helping as many people as I could with computer issues, a task that still goes on in real life for me to this day. We've had our ups and downs, and I posted a huge load of FAQs to help the site as best as I could (though looking back, some could use a revision, especially the ones I wrote when I was 13-14 )

However, I don't want to go out with just a quiet word, a fond farewell, whatever. If you knew me, you know that's not how I roll. I tend to go with a bang, make a huge spectacle. So I'll do the best that I can. The best thing I can think to do is present you guys with ONE last problem from me, what will be a doozie of a problem that has baffled everyone who I've tried to explain this problem to, and I can't even begin to diagnose this problem myself. Not sure if this is a hardware, software or OS issue, so it's in Other. (Ok, I hope this one's hard because if not I'll look like a complete moron )

Okay, this all began after my computer died and I had to purchase a cheap machine to tide me over. It was a Compaq Presario with the following vital stats:

2.2 GHz Single Core CPU
160 GB hdd space
2 GB DDR2 RAM
nVidia GeForce 8500 GT <--I put that in, not onboard video
Windows Vista Home Basic

I later added a 500 GB Internal hdd, then a 1TB external.

When the life of my machine began to wear down, I started having an issue where the computer would almost shut down. The OS would close, the monitor would fade to power save... but the fans would still be running, indicating that power had not been cut and the machine was still technically on. The only way I could fully turn off the machine was to hard shut it off. Sometimes it would not even make it that far and freeze on the "Shutting Down..." screen. Again, hard power off or reset was my only option.

Naturally, I've run Scandisk on several occasions to check my boot sectors and make sure I'm not TRASHING them. Scandisk is coming up empty for errors, but it's still annoying that the PC only shuts down correctly about 5% of the time.

Here's where it gets weird. I've recently upgraded almost all the major components, to the point where I don't have a Compaq Presario but a custom built machine with a few Compaq parts. I have replaced the following:

Power Supply
Motherboard
Connector cables (hard drive to mobo, power cable, etc)
OS

The only things that are from the old machine are the DVD-ROM, the hdd itself (formatted and now has Vista Home Premium OEM), the RAM, and I'm using the same video card (PCI-E) that I was using before. I'm barely using C: beyond the OS; almost all my software is installed to the 500 GB Internal.

Imagine my chagrin when I noticed that I am still having problems of the same nature, even with a 90% new build. Naturally, this narrows my problem down to one of these parts, but I'm at a loss as to which component I should be checking. Scandisk is still coming up empty for hard drive integrity problems, so at the very least I know I'm not trashing my boot record with these hard power-offs (though it still makes me understandably uncomfortable). I'm not sure if a problem with the RAM could be causing this, though I can't rule it out. I am definitely willing to rule out the DVD-ROM, since it has nothing to do with the SHUTDOWN sequence.

Looking forward to any help I can get on this issue... if there's anymore info you need, of course, feel free to ask. Cheers and take care.

-Timothy Bennett

P.S. An interesting side effect: When I have to hard shut down, the Num Lock on my PS/2 keyboard remains on and I can't shut it off. Probably not related to the problem but an interesting tidbit.

P.P.S I should note that I'm not having any other major issues with my computer at this time (Vista compatibility nightmares notwithstanding)WHAT?! NOOOOOOOOO...!

I haven't had much experience, but I know you had quite a big effect here. You will be missed dearly. Quote from: Helpmeh on October 27, 2009, 04:20:30 PM

WHAT?! NOOOOOOOOO...!

I haven't had much experience, but I know you had quite a big effect here. You will be missed dearly.

you didn't help with the problem!

Sounds to me, like perhaps an issue with the Video card; Only reason I say that is every time I've had a power management issue it has always ended up being the video card or it's driver.

Also: Make sure your actually shutting down and not suspending. (although I suppose that should be obvious.), since Vista doesn't Shut down when you click Shut down by default.

Also your "Boot Record" Which I assume you mean Boot Sector () is not accessed during power down. Neither is the MBR. The only possible data loss from a power off while the PC is on is with files that are currently open, or, more precisely, files that are open and have changed contents that have not been flushed, or even worse, have only been partially flushed. But since the PC is practically at the end of the shut-down I doubt there's any danger from that.

Only way to rule out RAM would be by swapping it out; RAM is one of the components that can cause this; you could even try REMOVING some of the RAM, if you have multiple sticks, and see if the problem is eliminated using either stick of RAM.Same thing with safe mode?Hello again,

Well, BC, I have to admit I did not expect the video card to be the issue. Since I don't have a lot of financial resources available at the moment, I can't buy new memory or try another video card at the moment. I do have 2 sticks of memory (1 GB each), though I'm not sure if I can run Vista with only one of them in place. For now, I suppose the only way I can test in that area is to wait for new drivers for my video card. (In fact, now that you mention it, I remember that I didn't have this problem from the day I bought that video card; it could very well be the drivers.) I will attempt to boot with just one and then the other RAM stick over the next couple of days, when I have the time to sit down and work on it... my schedule for this week is fairly busy so it may be a little bit before I can get back to you guys on the RAM test.

Also, I have changed settings so that the Shut Down button on the Start Menu actually does Shut Down. It's one of the first changes I make on a new Vista Install, not sure whose bright idea it was to make Sleep the default command. (Or was it Hibernate? Either way, only a useful tool on a laptop IMO.)

Thank you for putting my mind at ease about the Boot Sector (yes, I used the wrong term... but you knew what I meant ). I'll admit a lack of expertise concerning the MBR & Boot Sector, since most of my knowledge comes from breaking things and learning how I broke it and how I can fix it. Naturally, I don't get a lot of practice with the MBR. (I do know that Linux on a dual-boot does not like to be uninstalled; in my EARLIER teen years I tried a dual boot twice... both times I tried to remove Linux for lack of real desire to use it, it trashed the MBR )

I'll also try booting in Safe Mode, per JJ 3000's suggestion; in fact I'll probably do that first as it requires the least amount of physical effort on my part (I can't name a single time that I opened my computer box and didn't come out with a cut or other minor injury )

Cheers,

TimMy first thoughts were that the RAM may be bad, but also didn't think that the video card could be the problem.

You mentioned that you replaced the mobo, but did you also replace the CPU or is it the original CPU?
I'm sorry, forgot to mention I also replaced the CPU; it is a 2.9 GHz Dual Core. (Also, the new CPU is Intel, while the old one was AMD.)

EDIT: Ah, it seems on the 5th, new drivers for the video card have been released. I am going to try it out now and see if that fixes the problem.Minor update, I actually feel guilty bumping this as it's not much.

I've updated the drivers for my video card and it hasn't fixed my problem. I would start RAM testing soon, but unfortunately my 3 1/2 year old glasses finally gave out today, and with vision surpassing 20/180 (astigmatism) I don't trust myself to tinker with parts, even though I'm quite familiar with them. My appointment to get another vision test and a new pair of glasses is later today; I'll need about a week, I presume, before I'll be able to see a dang thing I do. I promise I'll get to troubleshooting my memory as soon as I can.

Until then,

TimothyHey guys, sorry I haven't reported in, but I wanted to tell you guys I figured out the problem, completely by accident.

You see, for a while, I had a problem where a MMO that I play began to have a memory leak following a large patch. In an attempt to combat the problem, I opened up more virtual memory on all my hard drives - including the 1 TB external USB hard drive.

However, the other day, I decided it was getting cold enough I should start running my wall-heater. This was a bit problematic because my desk was blocking the heat vent. However, I was also chatting with a friend on skype and didn't want to close it all down. I figured I could move my desk (on wheels) without shutting down my computer, because I wasn't moving my desk far enough to require that I unplug the computer.

While I was in the process of moving my desk, the USB connection to the computer became unplugged. I had a BSOD and the computer shut down. I didn't bother reconnecting the drive because I was busy. Since that point, I have had no problems with my computer, shutting down or starting up.

From there, the solution to the problem was pretty easy to figure out. I was having problems shutting down 80% of the time because the external drive wasn't able to clear its used memory fast enough, therefore it couldn't shut down (or something like that). The other 20% I can infer was times that the external hard drive wasn't in use.

So, lesson learned: Do not allocate virtual memory to a USB hard drive. Quote from: Dilbert on November 27, 2009, 01:29:36 PM

So, lesson learned: Do not allocate virtual memory to a USB hard drive.

So, you were using the ReadyBoost feature in Vista, right?Readyboost is not virtual memory - it's a cache.

Dilbert - aside from anything else, moving or jostling a computer while on is dangerous for the HD. If the head jumps around - well, you can guess. You always want the head parked before moving the system. I recognize this isn't the problem you ran into - but still............

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6857.	Solve : For Everyone?
Answer» Like to take this time to wish one and all a Happy Thanksgiving... Even if you don't celebrate it take the time to reflect on all the THINGS you really have to be thankful for... patio.And a Happy Thanksgiving to you too!Happy Thanksgiving to you patio, and to all those on CH who celebrate the Holiday.Happy Thanksgivng everyone! I am thankfull for everyone at CH. Happy Thanksgiving. Time for turkey.Happy Thanksgiving to all of you Well you must all be American. Thanksgiving has COME and gone a while AGO. Happy Thanksgiving. That was like a month ago easily. Canada eh?Happy Gobble Gobble day to every one. I would like every one to please observe a moment of silence in remembrance of all our fine feathered friends that so graciously gave up their lives so that we could over eat and lay around being miserable afterwords. Happy Thanksgiving guys! Looking forward to football and turkey Happy Thanksgiving everyone. [Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]QUOTE from: halane34 on November 28, 2009, 12:50:08 AM Belated Happy thanksgiving to everyone! Ditto

6857.

Solve : For Everyone?

Answer»

Like to take this time to wish one and all a Happy Thanksgiving...
Even if you don't celebrate it take the time to reflect on all the THINGS you really have to be thankful for...

patio.And a Happy Thanksgiving to you too!Happy Thanksgiving to you patio, and to all those on CH who celebrate the Holiday.Happy Thanksgivng everyone! I am thankfull for everyone at CH. Happy Thanksgiving.

Time for turkey.Happy Thanksgiving to all of you Well you must all be American. Thanksgiving has COME and gone a while AGO.
Happy Thanksgiving.
That was like a month ago easily.

Canada eh?Happy Gobble Gobble day to every one.

I would like every one to please observe a moment of silence in remembrance of all our fine feathered friends that so graciously gave up their lives so that we could over eat and lay around being miserable afterwords. Happy Thanksgiving guys!

Looking forward to football and turkey Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[Saving space, attachment deleted by admin]QUOTE from: halane34 on November 28, 2009, 12:50:08 AM

Belated Happy thanksgiving to everyone!

Ditto

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6858.	Solve : Why did my volume icon disappear??
Answer» i was gonna turn up the volume and the ICON was gone and i tried the buttons but nothing worked so here's what i did 1. went to start 2. all programms 3. accessories 4. entertainment 5. and clicked volume control and nothing happenGo to START - RUN and TYPE sndvol.exe and PRESS ENTER. What happens?

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6859.	Solve : FTP Problems?
Answer» Happy Thanksgiving everyone and Go Gators! I am trying to post a "Portfolio" WEB page to my college's FTP server. Locally, everything works great. I reviewed some coding this morning and believed I had FIXED everything. My PDF files work great, and a graphics web page that has a *.jpg FILE extension works great. I have one web site - change management - that I created during my first semester, which also works great. However, I have 3 web pages that prompt me to overwrite a target directory n\n\n being the newest directory, and a smaller file size. The source directory is n/n/n written on its original date with a larger file size. I tell it to overwrite, and the web pages "go haywire." Can someone please help me with my final project for this class with regards to FTP hints? THANKS!!!!!!Are you using an FTP client?I am using Filezilla.Righty. So, you want to upload a newer VERSION of a particular file. When you do, it asks you if you want to overwrite the old file?Yes but the older file is the one I want to keep cause it's the one that's working.Does it not give you the option to keep the original? Instead, maybe try EFTP.My options are skip or overwrite. I'll check out EFTP. Thanks for your help.

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6860.	Solve : Help with detection.?
Answer» What is the name of a programme that helps forums moderators DETECT posts? Why I ask - is that someone posted a link in a gaming forum I use in my post ... that I did not do. No one has my password or I would of LOST high level account as well. They only posted a link which is a forum "No no" ... They did not sabotage any pics or other content. As such I have been given a warning. I suspect ... it was a mod that posted it ... as they have access to change, edit etc .... I contacted the head mod and asked them to check. Is there anyway ... mods can see who posted and what changes have been made and by whom? Can they see if someone else posted/changed my post? Anyone know the programme or name that can check this ...Forum personnel can see the ip address of posters. Beyond that there is no special software other than what is built in to the forum software itself. The WHOIS can help localize ip addresses.Quote Is there anyway ... mods can see who posted and what changes have been made and by whom? That depends on the forum software. I think VB has post revisions.Quote from: kpac on November 28, 2009, 04:40:36 PM I think VB has post revisions. vB does. Not sure about SMF.Quote Not sure about SMF. Nope! Nor does phpBB or MyBB.If it was edited by a moderator then at the bottom it should say 'edited by ?'Cheers ... I was hoping the higher up mods could see any history of mods that may have changed the content of my posts. Silly I know. But it's a gaming forum ... I just happen to have one of the best presented clans on the forums. Still believe I GOT sabotaged by a "Moderator" whom are all other clan leaders. @evilfantasy Yep I see that ... but I didn't see who posted the link before hand. I signed in and I got a message saying I got a warning. So I didn't see who edited before that. I see the current edit and the mods name ... But I did not see who edited my site before that. Post was changed by 2 mods. I only see the recent post made by the mod. Moderators are usually pretty limited on what they can do without it being public knowledge. An administrator however has access to a bunch of tricks. Quote from: evilfantasy on November 28, 2009, 04:48:28 PM If it was edited by a moderator then at the bottom it should say 'edited by ?' That's defeatable in forum software options.@evilfantasy The thing is> I BACK up everything I do. I reposted all to the head gaming mod. I copy and past everything I do and save to a word document under "Clan Backup Forum". I copy and pasted link in chat window ... went to preview ... and found that I had no links at all directed to our clanchat forum. None. Over a year as a clan leader ... and I can assure you I am very careful when it comes to links. I know it's a mod ... one that I have had issues with in the past before they became a mod.Not much we can do here except speculate. True .... thanks all for helping. I suspect I am about to get another warning anyway, so my clan is banned. You have to question the logic as to why a moderator would want other clan leaders to help moderate a forum ... knowing THERES alot of clan sabotage going around. Thanks all for your help.

6860.

Solve : Help with detection.?

Answer»

What is the name of a programme that helps forums moderators DETECT posts?

Why I ask - is that someone posted a link in a gaming forum I use in my post ... that I did not do. No one has my password or I would of LOST high level account as well.

They only posted a link which is a forum "No no" ... They did not sabotage any pics or other content. As such I have been given a warning. I suspect ... it was a mod that posted it ... as they have access to change, edit etc ....

I contacted the head mod and asked them to check. Is there anyway ... mods can see who posted and what changes have been made and by whom? Can they see if someone else posted/changed my post?

Anyone know the programme or name that can check this ...Forum personnel can see the ip address of posters. Beyond that there is no special software other than what is built in to the forum software itself. The WHOIS can help localize ip addresses.Quote

Is there anyway ... mods can see who posted and what changes have been made and by whom?

That depends on the forum software.

I think VB has post revisions.Quote from: kpac on November 28, 2009, 04:40:36 PM

I think VB has post revisions.

vB does. Not sure about SMF.Quote

Not sure about SMF.

Nope! Nor does phpBB or MyBB.If it was edited by a moderator then at the bottom it should say 'edited by ?'Cheers ... I was hoping the higher up mods could see any history of mods that may have changed the content of my posts.

Silly I know. But it's a gaming forum ... I just happen to have one of the best presented clans on the forums. Still believe I GOT sabotaged by a "Moderator" whom are all other clan leaders.

@evilfantasy
Yep I see that ... but I didn't see who posted the link before hand. I signed in and I got a message saying I got a warning. So I didn't see who edited before that.

I see the current edit and the mods name ... But I did not see who edited my site before that. Post was changed by 2 mods. I only see the recent post made by the mod.

Moderators are usually pretty limited on what they can do without it being public knowledge. An administrator however has access to a bunch of tricks. Quote from: evilfantasy on November 28, 2009, 04:48:28 PM

If it was edited by a moderator then at the bottom it should say 'edited by ?'

That's defeatable in forum software options.@evilfantasy

The thing is> I BACK up everything I do. I reposted all to the head gaming mod. I copy and past everything I do and save to a word document under "Clan Backup Forum".

I copy and pasted link in chat window ... went to preview ... and found that I had no links at all directed to our clanchat forum. None.

Over a year as a clan leader ... and I can assure you I am very careful when it comes to links. I know it's a mod ... one that I have had issues with in the past before they became a mod.Not much we can do here except speculate. True .... thanks all for helping. I suspect I am about to get another warning anyway, so my clan is banned.

You have to question the logic as to why a moderator would want other clan leaders to help moderate a forum ... knowing THERES alot of clan sabotage going around. Thanks all for your help.

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6861.	Solve : devices not working on Dell Latitude C810?
Answer» I am looking at the belarc computer profile summary right now and I con't see a service tag what category would it be under?Upper Right Corner under System Model: System Model Dell Inc XPS 630i System Service Tag: 889XXXX (support for this PC) CHASSIS Serial Number: 889XXXX Enclosure Type: Desktop Under system model it says Dell Computer Corporation Latitude C810 Enclosure Type Portable and that is all I'm at a loss. Sorry.Lol thats ok thanks ANYWAY Allan. I'm going to take a break and tomorrow maybe wipe it clean and try and install the drivers from Dell again.I wiped it clean and re installed windows ...all the proper drivers from Dell for an Latitude C810. Nothing still no sound and no touchpad. I called Dell support and they will not help me because I have no service tag. I have no Idea why there is no service tag but there isn't. I don't know where it came from originally its ancient. But once I start something I have to finish it or it will bug me forever. And I do know it worked before the re installment of windows. Anybody have any fresh ideas???RUN both SIW (system info for windows ) and Everest Home on that machine... Both are FREE and between the 2 we should be able to track down suitable drivers...Ok now Ive run both everest and WSI what do I do with that INFORMATION? Service Tag should be listed in the bios. In the bios service tag says Not Installed.You need to call Dell.I did call Dell but they won't help because I have no service tag.

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6862.	Solve : emachine computer monitor?
Answer» my emachines computer monitor goes black a few SECONDS after ithe computer is turned on or AWAKEN, The monitor is lit up every time i turn the monitr is turned on but it only stays lit for a few seconds before it goes black. my computer is approx 11/2 years old. Can you help?Quote from: edna888 on February 16, 2010, 06:05:14 PM my computer is approx 11/2 years old. How old is it?my monitor is approx 1 and 1/2 yrs old.Can you tell us some more about your PC? Is the monitor connected through a VIDEO card, or the onboard video?Hook the monitor up to ANOTHER PC...if the monitor works it's something with your machine...if it doesn't work chances are it's the monitor...

6862.

Solve : emachine computer monitor?

Answer»

my emachines computer monitor goes black a few SECONDS after ithe computer is turned on or AWAKEN, The monitor is lit up every time i turn the monitr is turned on but it only stays lit for a few seconds before it goes black. my computer is approx 11/2 years old. Can you help?Quote from: edna888 on February 16, 2010, 06:05:14 PM

my computer is approx 11/2 years old.

How old is it?my monitor is approx 1 and 1/2 yrs old.Can you tell us some more about your PC?

Is the monitor connected through a VIDEO card, or the onboard video?Hook the monitor up to ANOTHER PC...if the monitor works it's something with your machine...if it doesn't work chances are it's the monitor...

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6863.	Solve : wireless routers for wifi?
Answer» i got a linksys wireless a+g broadband router and id like to know if this is the router i NEED for WIFI for my i touch 3RD gen or do i need a DIFFERENT one. also id like to know how to hook up the router needed. thanks As long as the i pod touch is 802.11a and/or 802.11g, then that router should work just FINE.

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6864.	Solve : New Dell - Win 7 advice.?
Answer» I bought a NEW computer with Win 7 and have a couple of question's before I set it up. There isn't an OS CD included so I will have to burn one on start up. Will it matter if I use a regular cd or do I need to use a dvd DISK? Can I burn 2 so I can keep them seperate & safe? The little pamplet Dell supplied was for Vista instead of 7 so I'm hoping the startup INSTRUCTIONS on the computer will be clear. I would appreciate any tips on what I should or should not do in the initial start up. I'm sure WINDOWS 7 is a long way from the Windows 98 I'm used to. Dell Inspiron i546 AMD Athlon ll X2 Processor 215 4 gig Mem 640 gig HD Win 7 64 bitI would use a DVD...that way it will fit on 1... The instructions are basically the same for both OS's... If you contact Dell however they will ship you the DVD's for a nominal shipping cost...

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6865.	Solve : Happy Birthday Mulreay?
Answer» Hope you have a GREAT one... And Many More...So, how old are you now? 10? Don't forget the "birthday beats". One punch for each YEAR, PLUS one for next year. I think you mean Birthday Punches. Happy birthday, buddy!Happy b-day man. I hope it is a good one.happy birthday mulreay Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on November 29, 2009, 07:22:15 AM I think you mean Birthday Punches. Happy birthday, buddy! You aren't in highschool YET (another 30 years and you can experience it, Mr. Negative-16-Year-Old), so you wouldn't know...Punches just doesn't seem to sound as well as "Beats".Ummm.....I am in highschool.....just fyi...Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on November 29, 2009, 11:17:18 PM Ummm.....I am in highschool.....just fyi... It's alright. You can play make-belive, Mr. Negative-16. It's birthday beats. As in a beat-down (or whatever the news calls it now). It's birthday shotgun wounds in Detroit.Quote from: Helpmeh on November 30, 2009, 04:21:08 AM It's alright. You can play make-belive, Mr. Negative-16. It's birthday beats. As in a beat-down (or whatever the news calls it now). Right.....Quote from: BC_Programmer on November 30, 2009, 04:24:32 AM It's birthday shotgun wounds in Detroit. well that's because everyone carries around a gun to stay safe. I'd laugh (at the IRONY [of sorts]) if someone read your post, took a shotgun down to detroit and the first person to say "It's my birthday!" will be shot.

6865.

Solve : Happy Birthday Mulreay?

Answer»

Hope you have a GREAT one...
And Many More...So, how old are you now? 10?

Don't forget the "birthday beats". One punch for each YEAR, PLUS one for next year. I think you mean Birthday Punches.

Happy birthday, buddy!Happy b-day man. I hope it is a good one.happy birthday mulreay Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on November 29, 2009, 07:22:15 AM

I think you mean Birthday Punches.

Happy birthday, buddy!

You aren't in highschool YET (another 30 years and you can experience it, Mr. Negative-16-Year-Old), so you wouldn't know...Punches just doesn't seem to sound as well as "Beats".Ummm.....I am in highschool.....just fyi...Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on November 29, 2009, 11:17:18 PM

Ummm.....I am in highschool.....just fyi...

It's alright. You can play make-belive, Mr. Negative-16. It's birthday beats. As in a beat-down (or whatever the news calls it now). It's birthday shotgun wounds in Detroit.Quote from: Helpmeh on November 30, 2009, 04:21:08 AM

It's alright. You can play make-belive, Mr. Negative-16. It's birthday beats. As in a beat-down (or whatever the news calls it now).

Right.....Quote from: BC_Programmer on November 30, 2009, 04:24:32 AM

It's birthday shotgun wounds in Detroit.

well that's because everyone carries around a gun to stay safe.

I'd laugh (at the IRONY [of sorts]) if someone read your post, took a shotgun down to detroit and the first person to say "It's my birthday!" will be shot.

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6866.	Solve : Circuit Simulator?
Answer» Hello, Anyone KNOW of a GOOD Circuit Simulator MAINLY for digital circuits? I NEED ONE for Linux. TIA

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6867.	Solve : Tocco Lite Games help??
Answer» You know the Samsung Tocco Lite (Samsung s5230 / Samsung Start =D) I was wondering if any one could give me a step by step guide/tut on how to INSTALL apps/widgets & games on to it. I tried putting the JAR and JAD files on to the phone but when I TRY RUN any of them it says Unsupported File Type. I seen some videos on youtube but I don't quite understand. If any you understand I would be highly grateful if you would care to explain. Sorry for the double post but replies please =]

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6868.	Solve : Problem with downloading??
Answer» i downloaded a file and it worked fine i then accidently pressed "open with" then "word" and now i cant set it back so it opens up as it's own programme again and anything else i download will also open with "word". My question is: How do i set it so any file i download to open as its own file and not try and open with "word"?Just download the file again. What browser?i have iv tried downloadin the file 100's of times and it happens with every file i download and it happen with every browser.I have tried: Aol, internet explorer and google chromeYou may need to reset the file extension association? It sounds as if you have managed to have Word open any and all file types. Go to: Control Panel \ FOLDER Options \ File Types tab When you highlight a file type, a description is given and you can then change the PROGRAM you want to open that file. After you have made all the necessary changes, click APPLY \ OK. HTH! Rosiei don't have a files tab in there i am using windows vista if that changes anythingRight-click on the file, choose OPEN WITH, browse to what you want it to open with and make sure there's a tick in "always USE the SELECTED program......."Sorry, Josh...didn't realize Vista had dropped the File Types tab from Folder Options. Allan's method will work great for you. You say it is happening with every download? Maybe the information at http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article02-500 will be of further help. Rosie

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6869.	Solve : unsupported?
Answer» i RECENTLY installed windows 7 but it all went wrong.i finished up with nothing on the SCREEN except a bouncing box that said input not supported .a friend put it right by uninstalling 7,but at STARTUP i still GET the bouncing box,input not supported .it goe's off after about four bounces how can i get rid of it alltogether.http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/box-bouncing-around-saying-input-is-not-supported.-619827/

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6870.	Solve : a useful site for pc people?
Answer» a useful site below http://www.snapfiles.com/ http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/freeware.htmlYou COULD have put it in the Reviews and RECOMMENDATIONS section. I like the way it's ORGANIZED. And, the user reviews POSTED on the site are helpful. Snapfiles has been around a very long time - but it is a nice site.You could have put it in the Reviews and recommendations section never thought about the above i thought it was a good site

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6871.	Solve : beeping computer?
Answer» My mother -in-law gave my kids a computer. Everytime I connect it starts to beep (over and over). What would cause this?A stuck key on the keyboard? It depends on when it starts to beep, how many BEEPS, and what the system does. You need to provide a LOT more information.okay. so it is a V2 premier computer. When it is starting up it doesn't even get to a WELCOME screen. It just starts this long beep and then another and then another, ect. Then I unplug it!Things we need to find out: - your BIOS version How to find out: - When your computer starts up, immediately keep pressing the 'del' (delete) key several times. A screen with options should appear. On top of this screen it should say something like "Phoenix BIOS" Why: - The beep codes depend on your BIOS. Nice, I've just found an excellent guide on this website: Beep codes Here's another useful page on AWARD beep codes: BIOS-central Is it a laptop or a desktop? Edit: According to your manufacturer the BIOS you have is AWARD. As you described: "one long, then another, then another". This would match the "1 long, 2 short" of AWARD on that beep codes page. Quote Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot INITIALIZE the video screen to display any additional information However, you said "etc.", so I don't know if it was 1 long, 2+ short. lol Treval Possible RAM or video problem. Can you remove the side of the case / ground yourself to metal, like the side of the power supply / unplug power / remove one of the RAM sticks [if there are more than one / reboot. Check to see if the video card is properly installed. Alan <>< Repeating (endless loop) Memory error Check for improperly seated or missing memory. That is what mine is doing (after I went to link you suggested). How do I do what it suggests?Vickie TRY removing and re-seating the RAM MODULES... Do this with all power disconnected from the machine. Then power up again...if it still does it remove all but 1 stick of RAM.What about static elec? She ought to be grounded.Unfortunately, I have no idea how to do this. Removing and re-seating the RAM modules...I don't even know where they are;( It is a desk top.Check this out for some help with your RAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDh9eEfZU54 It will show you how to do it.....

6871.

Solve : beeping computer?

Answer»

My mother -in-law gave my kids a computer. Everytime I connect it starts to beep (over and over). What would cause this?A stuck key on the keyboard?

It depends on when it starts to beep, how many BEEPS, and what the system does. You need to provide a LOT more information.okay. so it is a V2 premier computer. When it is starting up it doesn't even get to a WELCOME screen. It just starts this long beep and then another and then another, ect.
Then I unplug it!Things we need to find out:

- your BIOS version

How to find out:

- When your computer starts up, immediately keep pressing the 'del' (delete) key several times.
A screen with options should appear. On top of this screen it should say something like "Phoenix BIOS"

Why:

- The beep codes depend on your BIOS.

Nice, I've just found an excellent guide on this website:
Beep codes

Here's another useful page on AWARD beep codes:
BIOS-central

Is it a laptop or a desktop?

Edit:
According to your manufacturer the BIOS you have is AWARD.
As you described: "one long, then another, then another".
This would match the "1 long, 2 short" of AWARD on that beep codes page.
Quote

Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot INITIALIZE the video screen to display any additional information

However, you said "etc.", so I don't know if it was 1 long, 2+ short. lol

Treval
Possible RAM or video problem. Can you remove the side of the case / ground yourself to metal, like the side of the power supply / unplug power / remove one of the RAM sticks [if there are more than one / reboot. Check to see if the video card is properly installed.

Alan <>< Repeating (endless loop) Memory error Check for improperly seated or missing memory.
That is what mine is doing (after I went to link you suggested). How do I do what it suggests?Vickie TRY removing and re-seating the RAM MODULES...
Do this with all power disconnected from the machine.
Then power up again...if it still does it remove all but 1 stick of RAM.What about static elec? She ought to be grounded.Unfortunately, I have no idea how to do this. Removing and re-seating the RAM modules...I don't even know where they are;(
It is a desk top.Check this out for some help with your RAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDh9eEfZU54

It will show you how to do it.....

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6872.	Solve : Software Engineering Education?
Answer» Hi, I will be commencing an EDUCATION next summer. I am interested in IT, computers and technology and because of that I've been considering studying to become a Software Engineer, because of good job opportunities and a high salary. I have the studied the required subjects (Math A level, Physics B level and Chemistry C level) to be eligible for the education. But I felt I was struggling with math in school, so I'm worried about the role of Math for the Software ENGINEERING education since A level is needed. The university I'm considering to go to requires (Scandinavian grade system) an average of at least 8 to be eligible for the education (I have 9,2, which is considerably higher), OR an average of 7 in each of the subjects: Math, physics and chemistry. I pass that too (Average of 8 in math). BUT, since the education requires Math A level and I already felt I was struggling in school in Math, I am worried if the math is too difficult. I wouldn't want to start an education and be unable to finish it. Are there any Software Engineers/People studying Software Engineering on this site, that can share some of their experiences with math in Software Engineering? I've always got fairly good grades in school, so should I be worried? I tried e-mailing a student at the university that I wish to attend (the university listed his e-mail in case people wanted to ask questions), but the e-mail was no LONGER in use. That's why I'm asking here now, in case you wonder why. Thanks in advance for responses, I'll be checking back whenever I can.What are the math requirements which the university you plan to attend has for the Software Engineer curriculum?I would try to contact the professors and discuss it with them.The university requires an average of at least 7 in Math A level, I have an average of 8. I'd just really like to hear from someone, who has studied Software Engineering.Quote from: mroilfield on February 11, 2010, 11:23:30 PM I would try to contact the professors and discuss it with them. Who better to ask about it then the professorsI do Software Engineering and they don't require much math at all (I'm not saying that that's your case). My average in math is like 4.5-5. My physics score is pretty much non-existing and chemistry very bad also. Well, I'm lucky I don't live in a country where they are facist about grades. All I need and needed for my programming is some basic algebra, statistics and graph theory.. for the rest.. rofl. We don't even have to learn integrals. I'm sorry to hear that they base themselves on grades to allow someone to enter. Here they just let you in, even if you have bad grades (I take the example from a former FRIEND of mine who went to take cryptology (really hard math) and his highschool end grades were horrible (5/10). So let's see.. programming.. math wise.. well, first year you have to usually make a calculator, some sort of tax system, .. I don't really see much math in there. Maybe if you are better at math than me you can see the difference between an efficient sorting algorithm and a bad one (I know I can't). It's not been hard for me up to now. Heck, I'm in my third year and I haven't had any problems (well, maybe in the first year but anyway). I'll give you one MINDSET to go with: nothing is impossible. "I can't" is nonsense. There are no limits. You can do the hardest math and subjects. Just go for it. Good luck out there in the college world! Study study study! I know I do. Treval Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:47:28 PM I do Software Engineering and they don't require much math at all (I'm not saying that that's your case). My average in math is like 4.5-5. My physics score is pretty much non-existing and chemistry very bad also. Well, I'm lucky I don't live in a country where they are facist about grades. All I need and needed for my programming is some basic algebra, statistics and graph theory.. for the rest.. rofl. We don't even have to learn integrals. I'm sorry to hear that they base themselves on grades to allow someone to enter. Here they just let you in, even if you have bad grades (I take the example from a former friend of mine who went to take cryptology (really hard math) and his highschool end grades were horrible (5/10). So let's see.. programming.. math wise.. well, first year you have to usually make a calculator, some sort of tax system, .. I don't really see much math in there. Maybe if you are better at math than me you can see the difference between an efficient sorting algorithm and a bad one (I know I can't). It's not been hard for me up to now. Heck, I'm in my third year and I haven't had any problems (well, maybe in the first year but anyway). I'll give you one mindset to go with: nothing is impossible. "I can't" is nonsense. There are no limits. You can do the hardest math and subjects. Just go for it. Good luck out there in the college world! Study study study! I know I do. Treval Thank you!

6872.

Solve : Software Engineering Education?

Answer»

Hi,

I will be commencing an EDUCATION next summer. I am interested in IT, computers and technology and because of that I've been considering studying to become a Software Engineer, because of good job opportunities and a high salary. I have the studied the required subjects (Math A level, Physics B level and Chemistry C level) to be eligible for the education. But I felt I was struggling with math in school, so I'm worried about the role of Math for the Software ENGINEERING education since A level is needed. The university I'm considering to go to requires (Scandinavian grade system) an average of at least 8 to be eligible for the education (I have 9,2, which is considerably higher), OR an average of 7 in each of the subjects: Math, physics and chemistry. I pass that too (Average of 8 in math). BUT, since the education requires Math A level and I already felt I was struggling in school in Math, I am worried if the math is too difficult. I wouldn't want to start an education and be unable to finish it.

Are there any Software Engineers/People studying Software Engineering on this site, that can share some of their experiences with math in Software Engineering? I've always got fairly good grades in school, so should I be worried?

I tried e-mailing a student at the university that I wish to attend (the university listed his e-mail in case people wanted to ask questions), but the e-mail was no LONGER in use. That's why I'm asking here now, in case you wonder why.

Thanks in advance for responses, I'll be checking back whenever I can.What are the math requirements which the university you plan to attend has for the Software Engineer curriculum?I would try to contact the professors and discuss it with them.The university requires an average of at least 7 in Math A level, I have an average of 8.
I'd just really like to hear from someone, who has studied Software Engineering.Quote from: mroilfield on February 11, 2010, 11:23:30 PM

I would try to contact the professors and discuss it with them.

Who better to ask about it then the professorsI do Software Engineering and they don't require much math at all (I'm not saying that that's your case). My average in math is like 4.5-5.
My physics score is pretty much non-existing and chemistry very bad also.
Well, I'm lucky I don't live in a country where they are facist about grades.

All I need and needed for my programming is some basic algebra, statistics and graph theory.. for the rest.. rofl.
We don't even have to learn integrals.
I'm sorry to hear that they base themselves on grades to allow someone to enter.
Here they just let you in, even if you have bad grades (I take the example from a former FRIEND of mine who went to take cryptology (really hard math) and his highschool end grades were horrible (5/10).

So let's see.. programming.. math wise.. well, first year you have to usually make a calculator, some sort of tax system, .. I don't really see much math in there. Maybe if you are better at math than me you can see the difference between an efficient sorting algorithm and a bad one (I know I can't).
It's not been hard for me up to now. Heck, I'm in my third year and I haven't had any problems (well, maybe in the first year but anyway).

I'll give you one MINDSET to go with: nothing is impossible. "I can't" is nonsense. There are no limits. You can do the hardest math and subjects. Just go for it.

Good luck out there in the college world!
Study study study!
I know I do.

Treval
Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:47:28 PM

I do Software Engineering and they don't require much math at all (I'm not saying that that's your case). My average in math is like 4.5-5.
My physics score is pretty much non-existing and chemistry very bad also.
Well, I'm lucky I don't live in a country where they are facist about grades.

All I need and needed for my programming is some basic algebra, statistics and graph theory.. for the rest.. rofl.
We don't even have to learn integrals.
I'm sorry to hear that they base themselves on grades to allow someone to enter.
Here they just let you in, even if you have bad grades (I take the example from a former friend of mine who went to take cryptology (really hard math) and his highschool end grades were horrible (5/10).

So let's see.. programming.. math wise.. well, first year you have to usually make a calculator, some sort of tax system, .. I don't really see much math in there. Maybe if you are better at math than me you can see the difference between an efficient sorting algorithm and a bad one (I know I can't).
It's not been hard for me up to now. Heck, I'm in my third year and I haven't had any problems (well, maybe in the first year but anyway).

I'll give you one mindset to go with: nothing is impossible. "I can't" is nonsense. There are no limits. You can do the hardest math and subjects. Just go for it.

Good luck out there in the college world!
Study study study!
I know I do.

Treval

Thank you!

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6873.	Solve : Measure your Internet connection speed?
Answer» B stands for Bytes b stands for Bits. Throughput 38411 Bps bytes per second Throughput 307 KBPS kilobits per secon Processor was constantly in use, though. Probably a big bottleneck.Cablevision NY, USA - 620 kbps. Not quite what they advertise. Speed kills. hi, when i check my speed using http://www.ip-details.com/internet-speed-test/ it comes to around 3MbpsNice 4 Year bump...... I got 312.72 kilobytes/sec download and 30.92 kilobytes/sec upload! Speedtest.net is really good. Test Date: Dec 2, 2009 5:49:07 PM Connection Type: WiFi Download: 2736 kbps Upload: 243 kbps Ping: 195 ms A detailed image for this result can be found here: http://www.speedtest.net/iphone/18809562.png 1.22 mb/s download 0.36 mb/s upload is that good or bad or really badWe just recently did some belt tightening. The old speed was usually around 3.5 Mbs down STREAM and we down GRADED to 1 Mbs (360 kbs upstream). Other than large downloads you can't tell the difference.

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6874.	Solve : Topic or Board missing or Out of Limits?
Answer» HELLO, I was BROWSING through the Microsoft Windows board and found a topic titled "hello" just clicked on it and found that it was moved to another board called "SPAM" and link was provided. I clicked on the link and got this message: "An Error Has OCCURRED! The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you. " Is this an issue with my system or is it anything else? Thanks in advancethe SPAM forum is only accessible to moderators.Hello, So thats not an issue on my side. ThanksIt's basically the invisible garbage can of the forum. All threads that need to be deleted get moved to spam. It Quote from: TheUnixGuy on December 02, 2009, 10:41:22 AM Hello, So thats not an issue on my side. Thanks CorrectHello, Ok, thanks BC_Programmer, Helpmeh and ALLAN.

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6875.	Solve : MP3 Player?
Answer» Hi, can anyone recommend a GOOD MP3 Player that is new and not an iPod?The Sansa Fuze - http://www.sandisk.com/products/sansa-music-and-video-players/sandisk-sansa-fuze I have had a bad experience with their customer service though.I've had a SanDisk for several years and never had a problem with it, so I never had to use their customer service. SanDisk has are a very good brand of MP3 players.I have an iRiver T60. STILL use it even after getting an iPod.Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna check those MP3 Players out.

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6876.	Solve : Updated threads?
Answer» HEY, if I POST something on someone's thread or if I create my own thread, will I get notified automatically through the "New replies to your posts" LINK on the top of the page? I've noticed kpac replied to my message but there were no messages in this link. Maybe it's because I've read his answer FIRST, then checked the new replies? I don't know. Would like to know how this system works. I'm asking this because I've written a lot of answers and did a lot of posts on people's threads but I received maybe 1% or 0% updates on them.Once you visit the topic, it will be marked as 'read' and will not show up in 'New replies to your post' until another user posts again. You can have forum notify you by email when a new reply is posted. Simply click on the button at the bottom of this post.So if someone posts again, it will APPEAR in 'New replies to your posts'? That's what I wanted.Yep.Quote Maybe it's because I've read his answer first, then checked the new replies? This would explain it...

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6877.	Solve : Laptop constantly connected to internet??
Answer» Is it a good idea to keep laptop constantly connected to the internet (Yahoo mail for instance). Is it a better idea to turn off the computer and/or put it to sleep overnight or when not in use during the day? It's strictly a matter of personal choice. There are two schools of thought regarding whether or not to leave computers on constantly. On the one hand, the biggest "shock" to the electronic components in the computer is when it is powered on. On the other hand, leaving the computer on constantly may cause the hd's life to be shortened. If you do decide to leave it on all the TIME, just set the hd and display to power down after a defined PERIOD of inactivity. It will still retrieve your email, but the lcd will remain off and the hd will only spin if and when needed. Personally, I turn my systems off at night and have always done so. Of course, either way you should have a GOOD anti virus utility resident at all times - especially when your system is online.I've read SEVERAL articles and studies on this subject and frankly none of the have really convinced me that one way or the other is right. One of the BEST documented studies on power useage and energy costs I've read was done on incandescent and florescent light bulbs and there are proably some similarity to computer useage. If an incandescent light was repeatedly turned on and off, it shortened the life of the bulb by a wide margin because of the shock of the initial electrical pulse. If I remember right the crossover point was 4 hours for an incandescent bulb and 8 hours for a florescent bulb for the savings in energy to offset the wear and tear and the cost of the bulb. Personally, I leave my computer on 24/7 for my convenience.

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6878.	Solve : software or hardware??
Answer» Please don't laugh. I always work with computers, but the technical names for EVERYTHING I suck at. I am having problems with a laptop that is becoming disconfigured. (Black, blue, and other COLORS in lines across the screen). Where so I direct this kind of question?No need to be EMBARRASSED about asking that question. Some situations, like yours, are not always a clearcut hardware or software issue. Forum moderators can move topics from one section to another if they deem it APPROPRIATE. I suggest posting your question in Hardware. thanks Soybean

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6879.	Solve : Software Based Voice Changers?
Answer» Does anyone know of any good free-Software Based Voice Changers, software. I want to disguise my voice, to a computer sounding voice or like Darth Vader, and his breathing and where you can add MUSIC also, so I can put into WINDOWS MEDIA Player for a movie clip. Try google+WOT to get what you want.

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6880.	Solve : IP Address Problem...Please Help?
Answer» I am supposed to as a Comcast patron constantly be getting a new IP, for my safety and protection. However I have been stuck with the same ip address for awhile. I called up Comcast last night to get them to change it. I. A. They had me turn off the computer, unplug the modem from the power source, and unplug the ethernet. B. Then to re-hook up the ethernet, re-power the moden, and turn on the computer. Problem was twofold: -My IP address according whatismyip.com and other websites was still the same (24.62.84.252). I also checked on my computer (start>control panel>network connections>right click LAN>status>support) and got the same address. -Second, Comcast had a different IP address associated with my computer. So then they had me C. start>run D. Type ipconfig /release E. Type ipconfig /renew Same Problem II So they told me to go and get a new modem. I went and got a new one. A. The told me to keep my old modem...and instead use the splitter to have the phone line go into 1 modem, the ethernet into the new modem, and I should have a new IP. B. I installed, and the same problem. C. When I check my IP address on whatismyip.com or on my computer (start>control panel>network connections>right click LAN>status>support) I get the same address. III So I called them again.. A. once more they walked me through a power cycle of shutting down the computer, the modem, and unhooking the ethernet. Then re-hooking the ethernet, re-power the modem, and turning the computer on. Same problem as before. -My IP address still read the same (24.62.84.252) -It did not match what comcast has listed as mine B. Once again he had me go to - start>run -Type ipconfig /release -Type ipconfig /renew Same thing as before. Finally I got on with the supervisor who told me that Comcast has as my ip address for the old modem (73.156.141.230) and for the new modem I just got (73.159.63.155). I asked them why is it when I check both on my computer AND on internet sites I am read the 24.62.84.254 in spite of everything. Again I was told Comcast shows your IP has been reset and is new. Ignore what the computer says OR call up your computer manufacturer (Dell) and tell them your system needs to updated to show new IP address. That or somehow my computer is PICKING up a static IP address (which makes no sense because if you TRACE the 24.62.84.254....that address is FROM Comcast of New Bedford/Franklin, MA....even though I live 100 miles away out of state). I don't know if this is Comcast incompetence or my stupid computer. My questions 1) What IP address do you show me as having when I post this now? 2) If it is the 24.....address why is it this when Comcast gave me a 2nd modem and has powered it on and down, and released/renewed the address? 3) What's going on and what can I do to get a different freaking IP address. Pisses me off when they say I am supposed to get a new all the time yet it always shows me stuck with this old one!First off, none of the people that Comcast ate giving you the correct information. Neither you, your computer nor your modem can force a change your address on the Internet. From your modem to the server used by Comcast is a point-to-point protocol and the modem has no control of the address that is going to be used out on the actual Internet. Anyway, here are two links that will show you how you are known on the Internet. And you can find others, which I'm sure you have done. Just for reference, you might check with some friends of yours that also have Internet service with Comcast and see if they ever get different IP ADDRESSES out on the network. http://www.whatismyip.com/ http://network-tools.com/I believe you will need to get a router to change your mac address or leave your modem off for about 4 days to get a new ip address assigned.I already have checked both those websites, no new IP address. So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it? Why did they tell me to get a new modem, to turn on and off the computer, type ipconfig, and then claim I have a new IP address? They say my IP has been reset and should change frequently, it never does. They say the IP I get does not match what they have me listed. Then they say the problem is my PC. Why are they so stupid? What do I need to do to get my IP address changed? Call the ISP for a new IP or spoof your MAC-address.Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM I already have checked both those websites, no new IP address. So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it?........ What do I need to do to get my IP address changed? Yes, they are full of it. Anyway, changing your IP is not the sure way of getting protection. How much security do you want? Changing the IP address once a day is not really very high security. It would be more cos-effective to get another Service Provider rather that purchase or rent a premium security service. But, it that is what your really want, ask for 'T1 Business Internet' service. The phone company may have to run a new CABLE to you place of business. Expect to pay $250 a month. But you can have a very secure network. Otherwise, just put up with Comcast.Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:40:19 PM Call the ISP for a new IP or spoof your MAC-address. How and what is spoofing my MAC-address (I do not have a MAC anyway)Quote from: Geek-9pm on February 14, 2010, 03:09:55 PM Yes, they are full of it. Anyway, changing your IP is not the sure way of getting protection. How much security do you want? Changing the IP address once a day is not really very high security. It would be more cos-effective to get another Service Provider rather that purchase or rent a premium security service. But, it that is what your really want, ask for 'T1 Business Internet' service. The phone company may have to run a new cable to you place of business. Expect to pay $250 a month. But you can have a very secure network. Otherwise, just put up with Comcast. It's not just security...I want a new IP address than what I currently have. Is there anything Comcast can do or anything I can do myself at my computer to configure a new IP?Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:40:19 PM Call the ISP for a new IP. The OP has...many times. Oh and bluecountry, a MAC address is not the same has having a Macintosh computer. http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=define%3A+mac+address&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq= If you look there, you will find some information.Media Access Control <3 explanation Quote Because a MAC address is a unique address, a computer network will not have the same MAC address assigned to more than one computer or network device. Urban legend. Change MAC, Change IP. They do not have to give you a new IP address. Spoofing the MAC would be the same, in effect, as getting a new cable modem. You can sin up for a CHEAP dial-up service and they will assign you a IP for the duration of the session. But dial-up is so slow. Or you can get fast internet from your Cell phone provider. Maybe. Or you can get DSL from your phone company. Another way is to get a VPN to a proxy server. With a VPN they can not s'see' you on the internet. The proxy will asing a IP for the proxy service. It can be pricy. But if for personal use and moderate traffic, it might be what your want. Personal VPN and Proxy ServiceA About $8 to $14 per month. Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 05:41:32 PM How and what is spoofing my MAC-address (I do not have a MAC anyway) This is why i suggested buying a router, It makes it easy to change your MAC address. Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it? Yes Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM They say my IP has been reset and should change frequently, it never does. Comcast definition of frequent is more like monthly, not daily.

6880.

Solve : IP Address Problem...Please Help?

Answer»

I am supposed to as a Comcast patron constantly be getting a new IP, for my safety and protection.
However I have been stuck with the same ip address for awhile.
I called up Comcast last night to get them to change it.

I.
A. They had me turn off the computer, unplug the modem from the power source, and unplug the ethernet.
B. Then to re-hook up the ethernet, re-power the moden, and turn on the computer.
Problem was twofold:
-My IP address according whatismyip.com and other websites was still the same (24.62.84.252). I also checked on my computer (start>control panel>network connections>right click LAN>status>support) and got the same address.
-Second, Comcast had a different IP address associated with my computer.

So then they had me
C. start>run
D. Type ipconfig /release
E. Type ipconfig /renew

Same Problem

II
So they told me to go and get a new modem. I went and got a new one.
A. The told me to keep my old modem...and instead use the splitter to have the phone line go into 1 modem, the ethernet into the new modem, and I should have a new IP.
B. I installed, and the same problem.
C. When I check my IP address on whatismyip.com
or
on my computer (start>control panel>network connections>right click LAN>status>support)
I get the same address.

III
So I called them again..
A. once more they walked me through a power cycle of shutting down the computer, the modem, and unhooking the ethernet.
Then re-hooking the ethernet, re-power the modem, and turning the computer on.
Same problem as before.
-My IP address still read the same (24.62.84.252)
-It did not match what comcast has listed as mine

B. Once again he had me go to
- start>run
-Type ipconfig /release
-Type ipconfig /renew

Same thing as before.

Finally I got on with the supervisor who told me that Comcast has as my ip address for the old modem (73.156.141.230) and for the new modem I just got (73.159.63.155).
I asked them why is it when I check both on my computer AND on internet sites I am read the 24.62.84.254 in spite of everything.
Again I was told Comcast shows your IP has been reset and is new. Ignore what the computer says OR call up your computer manufacturer (Dell) and tell them your system needs to updated to show new IP address.
That or somehow my computer is PICKING up a static IP address (which makes no sense because if you TRACE the 24.62.84.254....that address is FROM Comcast of New Bedford/Franklin, MA....even though I live 100 miles away out of state).

I don't know if this is Comcast incompetence or my stupid computer.
My questions

1) What IP address do you show me as having when I post this now?
2) If it is the 24.....address why is it this when Comcast gave me a 2nd modem and has powered it on and down, and released/renewed the address?
3) What's going on and what can I do to get a different freaking IP address. Pisses me off when they say I am supposed to get a new all the time yet it always shows me stuck with this old one!First off, none of the people that Comcast ate giving you the correct information. Neither you, your computer nor your modem can force a change your address on the Internet. From your modem to the server used by Comcast is a point-to-point protocol and the modem has no control of the address that is going to be used out on the actual Internet. Anyway, here are two links that will show you how you are known on the Internet. And you can find others, which I'm sure you have done.
Just for reference, you might check with some friends of yours that also have Internet service with Comcast and see if they ever get different IP ADDRESSES out on the network.

http://www.whatismyip.com/
http://network-tools.com/I believe you will need to get a router to change your mac address or leave your modem off for about 4 days to get a new ip address assigned.I already have checked both those websites, no new IP address.

So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it?
Why did they tell me to get a new modem, to turn on and off the computer, type ipconfig, and then claim I have a new IP address?

They say my IP has been reset and should change frequently, it never does.
They say the IP I get does not match what they have me listed.
Then they say the problem is my PC.

Why are they so stupid?
What do I need to do to get my IP address changed?

Call the ISP for a new IP or spoof your MAC-address.Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM

I already have checked both those websites, no new IP address.
So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it?........
What do I need to do to get my IP address changed?

Yes, they are full of it.
Anyway, changing your IP is not the sure way of getting protection.
How much security do you want?
Changing the IP address once a day is not really very high security.
It would be more cos-effective to get another Service Provider rather that purchase or rent a premium security service.

But, it that is what your really want, ask for 'T1 Business Internet' service.
The phone company may have to run a new CABLE to you place of business. Expect to pay $250 a month. But you can have a very secure network.

Otherwise, just put up with Comcast.Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:40:19 PM

Call the ISP for a new IP or spoof your MAC-address.

How and what is spoofing my MAC-address (I do not have a MAC anyway)Quote from: Geek-9pm on February 14, 2010, 03:09:55 PM

Yes, they are full of it.
Anyway, changing your IP is not the sure way of getting protection.
How much security do you want?
Changing the IP address once a day is not really very high security.
It would be more cos-effective to get another Service Provider rather that purchase or rent a premium security service.

But, it that is what your really want, ask for 'T1 Business Internet' service.
The phone company may have to run a new cable to you place of business. Expect to pay $250 a month. But you can have a very secure network.

Otherwise, just put up with Comcast.

It's not just security...I want a new IP address than what I currently have.
Is there anything Comcast can do or anything I can do myself at my computer to configure a new IP?Quote from: Treval on February 14, 2010, 02:40:19 PM

Call the ISP for a new IP.

The OP has...many times.
Oh and bluecountry, a MAC address is not the same has having a Macintosh computer.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=define%3A+mac+address&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=
If you look there, you will find some information.Media Access Control <3

explanation

Quote

Because a MAC address is a unique address, a computer network will not have the same MAC address assigned to more than one computer or network device.

Urban legend. Change MAC, Change IP.
They do not have to give you a new IP address. Spoofing the MAC would be the same, in effect, as getting a new cable modem.

You can sin up for a CHEAP dial-up service and they will assign you a IP for the duration of the session. But dial-up is so slow.

Or you can get fast internet from your Cell phone provider. Maybe. Or you can get DSL from your phone company.

Another way is to get a VPN to a proxy server. With a VPN they can not s'see' you on the internet. The proxy will asing a IP for the proxy service.
It can be pricy. But if for personal use and moderate traffic, it might be what your want.
Personal VPN and Proxy ServiceA
About $8 to $14 per month.
Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 05:41:32 PM

How and what is spoofing my MAC-address (I do not have a MAC anyway)

This is why i suggested buying a router, It makes it easy to change your MAC address.
Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM

So what is the deal...is Comcast full of it?

Yes

Quote from: bluecountry on February 14, 2010, 01:01:40 PM

They say my IP has been reset and should change frequently, it never does.

Comcast definition of frequent is more like monthly, not daily.

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6881.	Solve : Bluetooth Internet?!?
Answer» Do any one know how to USE the computer as a host for the internet from a mobile phone via bluetooth? The bluetooth on the computer is manufactured by Sclicon Wave. When I bluetooth the computer, connect to the computer, the phone can't bring up the SERVICE list. : 0... Cheers guys!GAH! SOME ONE PLEASE REPLYYYYYread these , you may FIND something to help you , try the last one first , harry http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Sclicon+Wave&ygmasrchbtn=web+search&fr=ush1-mail http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&rp=Sclicon+Wave&sado=1&fr=ush1-mail&p=Silicon+Wave+Bluetooth&SpellState=n-1265026821_q-9YxQMnA259ol2.dmqF8VHwAAAA%40%40&fr2=sp-qrw-corr-top http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&rp=Sclicon+Wave&sado=1&fr=ush1-mail&p=Silicon+Wave+Bluetooth&SpellState=n-1265026821_q-9YxQMnA259ol2.dmqF8VHwAAAA%40%40&fr2=sp-qrw-corr-top#fq=Sclicon%20Wave%20Bluetooth&ft=Bluetooth

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6882.	Solve : Looking for a new graphics card (hoping this is the right area of the forum)?
Answer» My current graphics card, NVidia 8300GS, just is not cutting it anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new card, but I really don't know what to look for, so I'm hoping you guys can help me. I have a Dell XPS 410 with an intel E6600 Core 2 Duo @ 2.4GHz, 2GB Ram, running Windows XP, and a 375 WATT PSU. I'll be playing on a 20" Acer with a max resolution of 1600x900. I'm looking at spending around $150, but am willing to go a little higher if need be. One that I've looked at (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261056), but, like I said, I don't really know what to look at when buying Video Cards. Basically, I'm looking at being able to play games at max settings, at the resolution of 1600x900, but I don't really have a problem dropping the resolution down to keep it playable. Thanks for the help!Things that you should look for in a Graphics card: Dedicated Memory amount Max Resolution Compatible video connection(Does it support VGA, DVI, S-Vid, etc.) Power usage First off what is the connection for your monitor? What games are you playing to play(You could provide the one with the highest requirements)? Are you going to put it in a PCI, PCI-E slot?I'm gonna be playing on a 20" LCD at 1600X900 using DVI. It will be connected in a PCI-E slot. I kind of just draw a blank when it comes to graphics cards, so I don't really know what to look for, but I will be looking at what you have said to look at. Thank you Forgot to add what the highest requirement game might be. I'm guessing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 or Left 4 Dead 2. I'm just looking for something that can play those games on high at possibly 1600x900, and something that will last a little while with newer games.Alright Modern Warfare 2 seems to have higher specs than L4D(Source: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/60971) It requires a graphics card with 256MB of Deticated Graphics Memory. And it must be a NVIDIA Geforce 6600GT(or newer) or a ATI Radeon 1600XT(or newer) Since you want to play it at high specs you probably want a newer model than the ones required. You also need to figure in your power usage, the power supply calculator may help: http://www.schrockinnovations.com/powercalc.phpOK, I think I GOT it figured out. My total wattage use for my rig (even though it doesn't have the processor I have) was 305. That's including the PCI-E Video Card, but, to be honest, I don't think this really helps me when getting one, but then again, it might. I've been looking at cards on Newegg, and a lot of them say to have a 6-pin 75 watt connecter, but with a recommended PSU of being like 400, 450+. So, would that mean that I wouldn't really need a 400+ watt PSU as long as I have a 75 watt 6-pin CONNECTOR? I found what seems to be a good ATI based card for a reasonable price that is in my range, but are asking for 400+ watt PSU's with a 75 watt 6-pin connector. Thanks for the help again.Ok I did the math and your current GFX card uses about 20 Watts. Which gives you about 70 watts to work with(I put in a safety margin of 10 Watts from the max wattage of your PSU) As far as the connectors you shouldn't have a problem. Modern Warfare 2(on recommended requirements) requires a Geforce 7800 series or better(Which has 512MB of memory) Summary Use these figures as benchmarks: Power Usage: 70 Watts or less Memory: 512MB or more Max Resoulution: What you want Connector: DVI Slot: PCI-E Here's what I found on Newegg that may work for you: Results

6882.

Solve : Looking for a new graphics card (hoping this is the right area of the forum)?

Answer»

My current graphics card, NVidia 8300GS, just is not cutting it anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new card, but I really don't know what to look for, so I'm hoping you guys can help me.

I have a Dell XPS 410 with an intel E6600 Core 2 Duo @ 2.4GHz, 2GB Ram, running Windows XP, and a 375 WATT PSU. I'll be playing on a 20" Acer with a max resolution of 1600x900. I'm looking at spending around $150, but am willing to go a little higher if need be.

One that I've looked at (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261056), but, like I said, I don't really know what to look at when buying Video Cards.

Basically, I'm looking at being able to play games at max settings, at the resolution of 1600x900, but I don't really have a problem dropping the resolution down to keep it playable.
Thanks for the help!Things that you should look for in a Graphics card:

Dedicated Memory amount
Max Resolution
Compatible video connection(Does it support VGA, DVI, S-Vid, etc.)
Power usage

First off what is the connection for your monitor?
What games are you playing to play(You could provide the one with the highest requirements)?
Are you going to put it in a PCI, PCI-E slot?I'm gonna be playing on a 20" LCD at 1600X900 using DVI. It will be connected in a PCI-E slot. I kind of just draw a blank when it comes to graphics cards, so I don't really know what to look for, but I will be looking at what you have said to look at.

Thank you

Forgot to add what the highest requirement game might be. I'm guessing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 or Left 4 Dead 2. I'm just looking for something that can play those games on high at possibly 1600x900, and something that will last a little while with newer games.Alright Modern Warfare 2 seems to have higher specs than L4D(Source: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/60971)

It requires a graphics card with 256MB of Deticated Graphics Memory.
And it must be a NVIDIA Geforce 6600GT(or newer) or a ATI Radeon 1600XT(or newer)

Since you want to play it at high specs you probably want a newer model than the ones required.

You also need to figure in your power usage, the power supply calculator may help:
http://www.schrockinnovations.com/powercalc.phpOK, I think I GOT it figured out. My total wattage use for my rig (even though it doesn't have the processor I have) was 305. That's including the PCI-E Video Card, but, to be honest, I don't think this really helps me when getting one, but then again, it might. I've been looking at cards on Newegg, and a lot of them say to have a 6-pin 75 watt connecter, but with a recommended PSU of being like 400, 450+. So, would that mean that I wouldn't really need a 400+ watt PSU as long as I have a 75 watt 6-pin CONNECTOR? I found what seems to be a good ATI based card for a reasonable price that is in my range, but are asking for 400+ watt PSU's with a 75 watt 6-pin connector.

Thanks for the help again.Ok I did the math and your current GFX card uses about 20 Watts.

Which gives you about 70 watts to work with(I put in a safety margin of 10 Watts from the max wattage of your PSU)

As far as the connectors you shouldn't have a problem.

Modern Warfare 2(on recommended requirements) requires a Geforce 7800 series or better(Which has 512MB of memory)

Summary
Use these figures as benchmarks:

Power Usage: 70 Watts or less
Memory: 512MB or more
Max Resoulution: What you want
Connector: DVI
Slot: PCI-E

Here's what I found on Newegg that may work for you:
Results

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6883.	Solve : PLS HELP ME!!!?
Answer» IM HAVING A BSOD ON MY PC...I ALWAYS LEFT MY PC OPEN GOING FROM WORK BECAUSE IM DOWNLOADING SOME MOVIES AND OTHER STUFFS!!!WHEN I GO HOME FROM WORK MY PC ALWAYS RESTARED!!!I TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE ERROR AND THIS IS WHAT I FOUND d:\longhorn\com\complus\src\events\tier2\security.cpp CAN SOMEONE HELP ME TO SOLVE THIS THING PLS...TNX!!!1) Have you run a full scan of your system with BOTH your anti virus UTILITY and MalwareBytes? If not, do so now. 2) For future reference, it's considered bad MANNERS to post on a forum in all CAPS.

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6884.	Solve : Free stuff?
Answer» Hey, first off i want to say sorry if guys consider this spam... anyway. I have found a website where you can GET free things (video games, LAPTOPS, dvds whatever) You just answer a question everyday, like "What is your favorite SPORTS team" and you earn pointz, it takes a bit but is well worth it. The site is still in beta so pointz prices are super cheap! I just recieved my Nintendo wii in the mail so i know it is LEGIT. It is invite only though so you will have to send me your email and i will invite you if you want in. Hope you like it =]oh the site is called [removed]Oh, by the way, no site does this sort of thing out of the goodness of their heart. The site is a sham. (trust me, I've used it). Sorry, but no.ok GO ahead and believe what you want, IVE gotten a free wii from it, so it is not a scam, and also they make more money then stuff given away...Quote from: computer taco on December 21, 2009, 06:40:45 PM and also they make more money... But do you know how they make money?Quote from: computer taco on December 21, 2009, 06:40:45 PM ok go ahead and believe what you want, ive gotten a free wii from it, so it is not a scam, and also they make more money then stuff given away... People like you make my LOL my face off. Were not stupid.Quote from: cat-bomb on December 21, 2009, 07:30:14 PM People like you make my LOL my face off. Were not stupid. Yeah. It's pretty fail how many people fell for LOCKERZ. @OP I'm guessing your original intentions were to get our emails and send an invite so you could get pointz? Yeah...not gonna happen. It is invite only though so you will have to send me your email and i will invite you if you want in. on your bike 10-9-8-7-.........[email removed]Vickie mate, it's not real.

6884.

Solve : Free stuff?

Answer»

Hey, first off i want to say sorry if guys consider this spam...
anyway. I have found a website where you can GET free things (video games, LAPTOPS, dvds whatever)
You just answer a question everyday, like "What is your favorite SPORTS team" and you earn pointz, it takes a bit but is well worth it. The site is still in beta so pointz prices are super cheap!

I just recieved my Nintendo wii in the mail so i know it is LEGIT.

It is invite only though so you will have to send me your email and i will invite you if you want in.

Hope you like it =]oh the site is called [removed]Oh, by the way, no site does this sort of thing out of the goodness of their heart. The site is a sham. (trust me, I've used it). Sorry, but no.ok GO ahead and believe what you want, IVE gotten a free wii from it, so it is not a scam, and also they make more money then stuff given away...Quote from: computer taco on December 21, 2009, 06:40:45 PM

and also they make more money...

But do you know how they make money?Quote from: computer taco on December 21, 2009, 06:40:45 PM

ok go ahead and believe what you want, ive gotten a free wii from it, so it is not a scam, and also they make more money then stuff given away...

People like you make my LOL my face off. Were not stupid.Quote from: cat-bomb on December 21, 2009, 07:30:14 PM

People like you make my LOL my face off. Were not stupid.

Yeah. It's pretty fail how many people fell for LOCKERZ.

@OP I'm guessing your original intentions were to get our emails and send an invite so you could get pointz? Yeah...not gonna happen. It is invite only though so you will have to send me your email and i will invite you if you want in.

on your bike 10-9-8-7-.........[email removed]Vickie mate, it's not real.

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6885.	Solve : Buffering??
Answer» What is "BUFFERING"? In general terms, a buffer is hardware meant to hold a certain AMOUNT of data in a temporary memory for use by the system...most commonly, during VIDEO or music downloads, "extra" data will download during the "buffering" phase so that the data (video, music, ETC.) can be smoothly displayed to the user while the system continues to download more data.

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6886.	Solve : Happy Valentine's Day!!?
Answer» HI Everyone! Here is something I MADE for you all. [Saving SPACE, attachment deleted by ADMIN]

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6887.	Solve : abc.com keeps on disconnecting on my laptop.?
Answer» I have a Dell D510 LAPTOP. I watch T.V. shows on it. LATELY (about a week and a half now), it just keeps on STOPPING saying that INTERNET Explorer has encountered a prob...........) Do you know what is causing this?

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6888.	Solve : IBM Thinkpad T40 2373 keyboard layout?
Answer» I bought a refurbished IBM Thinkpad T40 2373, but did not get a manual with it. Can someone tell me what all the blue function keys do? I can't see the symbols clearly, and probably wouldn't know what they mean, if I could. Also, how do you wake it up from sleep mode? I just PUSH buttons till it wakes up, or else manually turn it off and restart it. It would be good to have a complete manual, if anyone knows where I could get one. Manual: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/product.do?subcategoryind=0&familyind=117057&brandind=10&doccategoryind=0&modelind=0&doctypeind=8&validate=true&partnumberind=0&sitestyle=lenovo&template=%2Fproductpage%2Flandingpages%2FproductPageLandingPage.vm&operatingsystemind=49979&machineind=0I clicked on your link, then on Online USER's Guide - ThinkPad General, which took me to a page saying A User's Guide is not included with newer ThinkPad systems, therefore it is also not available in PDF or hardcopy format. ThinkPad systems are preloaded with the Access Help APPLICATION which contains information similar to that which would be included in a User's Guide. You can access this application by pressing the appropriate button on the top left of your keyboard. I have the 'Access IBM' button indicated, but nothing happens when I press it. There is also a link to download the 'ThinkVantage Productivity Center', but the supported systems listed does not include the T40. Do you have any other suggestions or help?I GOT it here: http://safemanuals.com/annexe_Install%20Guide_IBM_THINKPAD%20T40-_E.htm Page 54 for Fn keys.Thanks, that is exactly what I needed. I may need some more help later, but I'll read the entire manual first. Very good

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6889.	Solve : How to find a laptop?
Answer» At the beginning of the year my wife found this HP laptop and she just loved it ,but since her old laptop was still kickin , she decided to postpone the purchase until old one dies . Well the day has come ...old laptop finally stopped functioning , now she wants to buy that dream laptop that she had seen at the store about 10 months ago however there is small problem they don't make them anymore and we cant find it anywhere , what makes it more difficult is that we don't know model number . All we know is that : It's an HP It is white or silver with a very light flower design on the lid and part of the keyboard It has 15-17" monitor And its "very pretty" according to my wife Does anyone know what model that is ? Please help , or I will go crazy listening to her talking about it everyday This is the wrong section of the FORUM, please note the thread title at the top which contains "Do not post questions here". If you would like more help, please go to the OTHER section of the forum. Quote from: tommym on December 05, 2009, 09:41:26 PM At the beginning of the year my wife found this HP laptop and she just loved it ,but since her old laptop was still kickin , she decided to postpone the purchase until old one dies . Well the day has come ...old laptop finally stopped functioning , now she wants to buy that dream laptop that she had seen at the store about 10 months ago however there is small problem they don't make them anymore and we cant find it anywhere , what makes it more difficult is that we don't know model number . All we know is that : It's an HP It is white or silver with a very light flower design on the lid and part of the keyboard It has 15-17" monitor And its "very pretty" according to my wife Does anyone know what model that is ? Please help , or I will go crazy listening to her talking about it everyday from the description it really could be a lot of different HP products; the designs on the CASE themselves could be anything. I'd suggest TAKING a look at the list HP offers: http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=landing&landing=notebooks Or you could always go out looking again and SEE if anything else catches her fancy.Moving into Other.

6889.

Solve : How to find a laptop?

Answer»

At the beginning of the year my wife found this HP laptop and she just loved it ,but since her old laptop was still kickin , she decided to postpone the purchase until old one dies . Well the day has come ...old laptop finally stopped functioning , now she wants to buy that dream laptop that she had seen at the store about 10 months ago however there is small problem they don't make them anymore and we cant find it anywhere , what makes it more difficult is that we don't know model number .
All we know is that :
It's an HP
It is white or silver with a very light flower design on the lid and part of the keyboard
It has 15-17" monitor
And its "very pretty" according to my wife
Does anyone know what model that is ?
Please help , or I will go crazy listening to her talking about it everyday

This is the wrong section of the FORUM, please note the thread title at the top which contains "Do not post questions here". If you would like more help, please go to the OTHER section of the forum. Quote from: tommym on December 05, 2009, 09:41:26 PM

At the beginning of the year my wife found this HP laptop and she just loved it ,but since her old laptop was still kickin , she decided to postpone the purchase until old one dies . Well the day has come ...old laptop finally stopped functioning , now she wants to buy that dream laptop that she had seen at the store about 10 months ago however there is small problem they don't make them anymore and we cant find it anywhere , what makes it more difficult is that we don't know model number .
All we know is that :
It's an HP
It is white or silver with a very light flower design on the lid and part of the keyboard
It has 15-17" monitor
And its "very pretty" according to my wife
Does anyone know what model that is ?
Please help , or I will go crazy listening to her talking about it everyday

from the description it really could be a lot of different HP products; the designs on the CASE themselves could be anything.

I'd suggest TAKING a look at the list HP offers:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=landing&landing=notebooks

Or you could always go out looking again and SEE if anything else catches her fancy.Moving into Other.

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6890.	Solve : Control Panel missing componants?
Answer» Ok, so I noticed that for a while I haven't been here my microsoft sounds when I BOOT up and shut down my machine. At first I thought that I didn't have the sound files but that wasn't it. I went into control panel, sound and audio devices and click on the sound TAB. Under the program events list, I notice that many of the program events were missing such as windows start up and windows shut down. This is why I wasn't hearing any sounds when I would shut down and start my computer. My question is, how do you get those items back on the program event list? I use windows XP home edition computer. Any help or suggestions? Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista), type in: sfc /scannow Click OK (hold CTRL, and SHIFT, HIT Enter in Vista). Have Windows CD/DVD handy (with Vista, most likely, you won't need it). If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it may ask you for the CD/DVD (rarely in Vista case). I did this already and the program events are still missing. Eh, I shouldn't care but it just annoys me LOL My PC is 6 years old so I probably deleted something that I wasn't supposed to.I propose repair then: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-repair-Windows-XP-t138.htmlIn XP the sounds are in C:\WINDOWS\Media You may be abler to 'borrow' some sounds from vista. Read this: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Vista-Sound-Scheme.shtmlNo, no, I have the sounds they do WORK when I click on them in the media folder. What is missing is the items in the program list to which the sounds are assigned. For example, if I wanted to assign a specific sound to Windows Start, I couldn't do so becuase Windows Start is not listed in the program event list. I do have the windows start sound but no even to attach it to.

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6891.	Solve : Installing new DVD-rom into older 486 running DOS 6.22?
Answer» Hello! I am looking to put an internal IDE CD-ROM drive into an older 486 system that uses DOS 6.22 for its operating system. As I can't seem to find just a CD-ROM drive, all I SEE are DVD-ROM drives...which I assume will handle the CD's just fine. My question is...will today's drives work in an older computer? Are there still DOS drivers out there to allow something like your Model #iHDP118-08 to operate correctly as an optical drive in DOS 6.22? This older PC is connected to a system that requires it to run a proprietary program to run the system...and currently the user loads jobs into the system via the 3'5" floppy drive - but as our jobs are getting bigger than 1.44mb, there is a need to install a CD-ROM to be able to bring over larger jobs to the PC. Any help or insight to this would be greatly appreciated! Greg Mullins or email...thanks!4th Post on the same Topic... Closed.Sorry...didn't know you couldn't MULTIPLE post...I have a problem that needs an answer, thought different topic areas would reach different people...losing hope in a place where I need it most!

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6892.	Solve : Youtube Troubles?
Answer» Okay BASICALLY I have a two gmail accounts and one youtube account. The Youtube account is linked to Gmail A. How, if possible, can I change it so the Youtube account is linked with Gmail B? Otherwise, does anyone know a way I can separate the Youtube account from the Gmail account, or even have two different passwords for the gmail and youtube account? Reason for this: I've a Youtube account which I have to share with a group of people. HOWEVER, my gmail account is also linked to that youtube account. I don't want them to have access to my personal email.You can log into gmail with youtibe credentials? There should be some way to de-link the accounts. Quote from: Helpmeh on December 08, 2009, 03:39:15 PM You can log into gmail with youtibe credentials? There should be some way to de-link the accounts. That's what I'm trying to find out....I don't think it is possible to log into gmail VIA youtube accounts because it asks for a GOOGLE account, not google or linked youtube account. Carbon, you don't need to worry unless they can access you email with the credentials you gave them. The youtube-google link is actually just a google account shortcut to your youtube account (so you can log in easier). Or just create another uTube account under GMailB...Yes, it is possible to unlink Youtube and your Gmail Account. To do it... 1. first log into your youtube account. 2. go to your account (here is DIRECT link, provided you've logged in already ... http://www.youtube.com/account#manage/status) 3. click on arrow next to "Unlink youtube and google accounts" You should see the following .... 7. Click the Unlink YouTube and Google Accounts link and then follow the directions GIVEN from there on (if any more are given)

6892.

Solve : Youtube Troubles?

Answer»

Okay BASICALLY I have a two gmail accounts and one youtube account.

The Youtube account is linked to Gmail A.

How, if possible, can I change it so the Youtube account is linked with Gmail B?

Otherwise, does anyone know a way I can separate the Youtube account from the Gmail account, or even have two different passwords for the gmail and youtube account?

Reason for this:
I've a Youtube account which I have to share with a group of people. HOWEVER, my gmail account is also linked to that youtube account. I don't want them to have access to my personal email.You can log into gmail with youtibe credentials? There should be some way to de-link the accounts. Quote from: Helpmeh on December 08, 2009, 03:39:15 PM

You can log into gmail with youtibe credentials? There should be some way to de-link the accounts.

That's what I'm trying to find out....I don't think it is possible to log into gmail VIA youtube accounts because it asks for a GOOGLE account, not google or linked youtube account. Carbon, you don't need to worry unless they can access you email with the credentials you gave them. The youtube-google link is actually just a google account shortcut to your youtube account (so you can log in easier). Or just create another uTube account under GMailB...Yes, it is possible to unlink Youtube and your Gmail Account. To do it...

1. first log into your youtube account.

2. go to your account (here is DIRECT link, provided you've logged in already ... http://www.youtube.com/account#manage/status)

3. click on arrow next to "Unlink youtube and google accounts"

You should see the following ....

7. Click the Unlink YouTube and Google Accounts link and then follow the directions GIVEN from there on (if any more are given)

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6893.	Solve : All of a sudden frustration?
Answer» I recently installed the latest version of Firefox, 3.6. It wasn't running quite as well as before but it was tolerable. Then I set up a Firefox add-on, recommended by PC World and things then WENT really downhill. Everything runs exceedingly SLUGGISH. It takes five or more times as LONG to view an email, and EVEN longer to send one! I since got rid of the add-on, but things have not improved. By the way, I do have a dial-up connection to the Internet but things have never been as BAD as this. The situation is even worse considering that I have to use the Internet to search for a job. Thanks for any advice.Uninstall 3.6 and install an earlier version (or reinstall 3.6 after first uninstalling it).

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6894.	Solve : audio cds?
Answer» If I BURN songs to CD-RW media, does that work in CD players, or do I have to use CD-R disc. I'm guessing most cd players want a cd - or + r disc that has been "finalized", but you can try finalizing a cd-rw disc - NEWER players may accept it.thx just bought come cd-r media and now the recordings are working in my cd boom box. I actually just started the chapter in Upgrading & Repairing PCs, on Optical Media, but I'll take any other help I can get.. Quote from: Allan on December 06, 2009, 07:21:21 AM I'm guessing most cd players want a cd - or + r disc that has been "finalized", but you can try finalizing a cd-rw disc - newer players may accept it. My Phillips CD player that I bought in 2000 accepts finalized CD-RWs. If I use Nero to create an AUDIO CD, the finalize option is set by default. While I was Googling for facts about unfinalized audio CDs, I came across a whole bunch of posts about a pastor who had GIVEN an "awesome sermon" (!) the previous Sunday; however the CD recorder being USED to capture it had a fault whereby it would not finalize discs...

6894.

Solve : audio cds?

Answer»

If I BURN songs to CD-RW media, does that work in CD players, or do I have to use CD-R disc.

I'm guessing most cd players want a cd - or + r disc that has been "finalized", but you can try finalizing a cd-rw disc - NEWER players may accept it.thx

just bought come cd-r media and now the recordings are working in my cd boom box.

I actually just started the chapter in Upgrading & Repairing PCs, on Optical Media, but I'll take any other help I can get.. Quote from: Allan on December 06, 2009, 07:21:21 AM

I'm guessing most cd players want a cd - or + r disc that has been "finalized", but you can try finalizing a cd-rw disc - newer players may accept it.

My Phillips CD player that I bought in 2000 accepts finalized CD-RWs. If I use Nero to create an AUDIO CD, the finalize option is set by default. While I was Googling for facts about unfinalized audio CDs, I came across a whole bunch of posts about a pastor who had GIVEN an "awesome sermon" (!) the previous Sunday; however the CD recorder being USED to capture it had a fault whereby it would not finalize discs...

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6895.	Solve : how to run excel & word files using bat?
Answer» i want to KNOW how to run excel & word files using bat files kindly do the needfulUse the start command with the filename. Type start /? at the prompt for full information. let me confirm with you, you want to open excel/word files from a batch and then view/edit it visually and manually , am i right? If that's the case, you are better off double CLICKING your excel/word ICON on the desktop. BUT if you are going to automate reading the excel/word files and doing editing AUTOMATICALLY, then yes, a batch file plus some vbscript SCRIPTING is the way to go. After all, a batch file does just that, automate MUNDANE process and user doesn't have to do much. Just $0.02Quote from: ghostdog74 on December 10, 2009, 04:38:04 AM After all, a batch file does just that, automate mundane process and user doesn't have to do much. Just $0.02 yeah yeah yeah

6895.

Solve : how to run excel & word files using bat?

Answer»

i want to KNOW how to run excel & word files using bat files

kindly do the needfulUse the start command with the filename.

Type

start /?

at the prompt for full information.

let me confirm with you, you want to open excel/word files from a batch and then view/edit it visually and manually , am i right? If that's the case, you are better off double CLICKING your excel/word ICON on the desktop. BUT if you are going to automate reading the excel/word files and doing editing AUTOMATICALLY, then yes, a batch file plus some vbscript SCRIPTING is the way to go. After all, a batch file does just that, automate MUNDANE process and user doesn't have to do much. Just $0.02Quote from: ghostdog74 on December 10, 2009, 04:38:04 AM

After all, a batch file does just that, automate mundane process and user doesn't have to do much. Just $0.02

yeah yeah yeah

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6896.	Solve : Windows registry data types?
Answer» I'm not sure I understand why different data types are used in the registry. I've read about the basic difference between them, but don't understand why one would be used over another.. Here is an example I picked out of the wind.. Say you want to disable the Administrative Shares in Winodws Vista.. Open regedit and go here: HKLM\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\parameters add a dword key with value set to 0 and name it "AutoShareWks" When you restart Windows the admin shares will not be shown........whatever Why not add one of the other data types to accomplish this? Why does "dword" have to be used?Pretty decent explanation in fairly plain English: http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=361I think I've read that same tutorial a while back... It gives an excellent basic description of the data types, but it doesn't say WHY each specific data type is applied, over another data type... Here is a QUOTE from the tutorial: "System policy settings, device drivers, and services use DWORD values the most." Ok, so why to device drivers use dword data types and not reg_sz data types? Going back to my own example....a dword data type was used to disable the Admin Shares. Why dword? There has to be a REASON that dword was used, and not another data type... There are three primary data types, and there must be a reason that one would be used over another.. Quote from: EEVIAC on February 12, 2010, 02:41:22 PM I'm not sure I understand why different data types are used in the registry. I've read about the basic difference between them, but don't understand why one would be used over another.. ...... Why not add one of the other data types to accomplish this? Why does "dword" have to be used? I don't understand your question. Or the value of the question. They use a DWORD because it is a DWORD. It is like asking why are laces in shores are shoelaces. It's not that easy to explain registry and I'm by far not any registry guru, but to extremely simplify things, it all depends what you need to enter as registry key value (data). If you want to enter a path, CLSID number, etc, you'll use string, or multi string. If the value needs to be, say "yes", or "no" you'll use dword either decimal or hex. Binary type is more complicated to explain.I understand binary math.. you can try to explain the binary data type if you want Oh good for you Again simplifying.... Binary data is used for describing some more complicated events. You can compare it to writing HTML, or Java code for web pages. Since you're good with binary math, this example should be easy for you: http://vittoriop77.blogspot.com/2005/01/vbscript-write-registry-binary-value.html It's not for me though It looks like programming code... I don't understand a lick of programming, although I do understand binary math..http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724884%28VS.85%29.aspx To answer the question "Why" it's the same reason programming languages have different data types- for storing, you know, different types of data. REG_SZ/RREG_EXPAND_SZ are used for storing Strings. one of the DWORD types are used for storing numbers. a DWORD is 4 bytes. representing a DWORD as a string would take not only more then 4 bytes most of the time (anything over 999 would require more then 4 bytes) but also requires work to parse back into a DWORD in the program. This was a common issue with Windows INI files since they could only store strings; programs had to convert what they wanted to store into a string and be able to read those strings back. this caused issues when numbers were localized; say an INI file is written on a european install, which uses a comma for a decimal separator, and periods for thousands separators. reading that same value on another version of windows could yield a completely different result. Of course you cannot really distribute a registry key as you could INI files, but the storage issue is still present, and as much as people like to claim otherwise the registry is a lot better organized then having thousands of INI files strewn all over the place. it's better to find the one or two keys that a program uses for it's settings then it is to try to trace the data file search path to try to discover which INI file is being loaded. (the one in C:\windows? the one in C:\windows\system32? the one in the application folder?) Binary is stored for blobs of data. For example many programs store an entire blank file in the registry- in fact, that's one of the available options for the "New" shell key; most programs point it towards a file using a string, but it's also possible to simply embed the file structure right into the key. In that case the data type is also used to determine what to do with it; if you store a file path string as a Binary type it will not load the file but will simply use that data. (this is btw the shell keys for adding items to the New-> submenu on a folders right-click menu). a Binary data value actually has nothing to do with binary arithmetic. It's just a blob of data without a type at all; the program will need to know the format and what's inside it and how to interpret it; does it contain a persisted data structure? Perhaps it is, like in the case of the "new" sub-menu item, simply what would be file contents stored in a registry key? Only the program that wrote the value and/or it's documentation really can say.Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 12, 2010, 09:20:54 PM To answer the question "Why" it's the same reason programming languages have different data types- for storing, you know, different types of data. So, the fact that Windows uses three primary data types is because Windows was written in a particular programming language? What data types do other languages use? btw...thanks for the help everyone Understanding the data yeps. You can do a search on Google or Yahoo or some other search engine on the subject "Data Types " and find numerous references. Many of these will be overpowering. Think of far personal computers as being tools or appliances that have to be assembled from parts. Because of size, cost, the efficiency and other factors the parts can be of different size. Of coarse, the parts that are used in side the computer are not visible to the human vision. But there is a relationship of cost and efficiency, even though the size of these items is not apparent to the human eye. The early personal computers that were made in the 1970s were either four bit or 8-bit computers. There also was the possibility of a six bit, but let's not talk about that. In an eight bit computer a processor can quickly load eight bits of data all that wants. It is possible to do both arithmetic operations and logic operations on the bits in that one byte of memory. Now to get to the point being made here. In these early computers there is no simple, easy and quick way to access one bit. Yes, you can access one bit, but at the same time you read seven other bits that you may not have been of interest. So if you wanted to change that one bit, you certainly could, but to write it back to memory unit have to write all it gets back to memory. The hardware did not really have a provision for just reading and writing one bit by itself without reading or writing the others. Now it is true there are instructions or sequence of instructions that will allow you to test any bit in the eight bit memory location. Yet the hardware itself does not actually read just one bit, nor did it wrght one bit. In fact, it would take more effort to pick out just one bit by itself and perform operation on it than it would be to manipulate all eight bits at the same time. This was basically a hardware characteristic. The term BYTE came to be an expression or name used to identify the eight bits that would reside in a single memory location. Now let's bring it up to modern date. The operating systems we use today are FUNDAMENTALLY 32-bit systems. In somewhat of an abstract sense they are designed for a computer that access is 32 bits at a time. Of course, our modern-day processors now Access 64-bitS.but the most popular system still in use are 32-bit systems. So the quick and efficient way of accessing data in memory is just to pull in 32 bits at a time OPERATE on it and write it back out. There is no great advantage to trying to pick out individual bits among the 32 that are available. Unless you can imagine some advantage. Now as to the registry, it is a database manager. We would like our database manager to be fairly efficient in speed and also memory usage. It would seem that specifying a byte value instead of a double word would be a better use of memory if only a small number is needed. A byte can represent a value from zero up to 255. Or, if you choose, of value that could range from -128 up to positive 127. However, the hardware does not really work any better trying to pick out just one bite than it is picking up the entire word or double word or quadruple word as the case may be. The CPU instruction set, of course, has specific introductions for doing BIT test, set and reset. You could use those heavy, they actually take more time than it is to operate on the entire set of bits all at once. My apologies for my lack of making something like this more interesting or easier to understand. If it was something visible and you could see, it wood be rather obvious. In the Windows operating system a design decision had been made some time ago to use the double word as the most common data type that would be used in the registry. This is not really a dependency on a specific programming language. It has to do with the underlying capabilities of the hardware. Remember, that MS DOS and Windows started out with a 16-bit computer that had an eight bit data path and some kind of strange 20 bit address path, the old 8088, later to be replaced by the 8086. With the advent of the 386, something which Microsoft and Intel did together, the idea of having a 32-bit processor instead of a 16-bit processor became a reality for desktop computers. So basically, that is the best I can do to try to explain why they use double word, I am an old, old assembly language programmer and I used to work using an operating system that Intel had available long before DOS came on the scene. We did our work in assembly language and if we wanted speed we went access the memory on the byte level and not try to test individual bits. Of course, we could write a program to test individual bits. But as I said before, there is a speed disadvantage and you have to have actually more code in order to access just one bit. To the moderator, edit or strike out any of the stuff you do not think is relevant. This is just the way I try to explain things to people that don't do this kind of low-level pedal to the metal work.Quote from: EEVIAC on February 12, 2010, 09:45:21 PM So, the fact that Windows uses three primary data types is because Windows was written in a particular programming language? No. I didn't even come close to saying that. Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 12, 2010, 10:52:01 PM No. I didn't even come close to saying that. lol I had a feeling that you would not like my interpretation... Some of your terminology I just don't understand and occasionally I'll attempt to confirm whether I understand by summing up what you're saying.. If my sum is off, then it means I obviously don't get it... I did take another look at your explanation of binary data types and how each blob is specific to the program using it.. that helps I understand now why a binary type could not be used in place of a string... @ geek That was a quite insightful explanation... helps a lot Maybe you're not such a monster after all

6896.

Solve : Windows registry data types?

Answer»

I'm not sure I understand why different data types are used in the registry.
I've read about the basic difference between them, but don't understand why one would be used over another..

Here is an example I picked out of the wind..

Say you want to disable the Administrative Shares in Winodws Vista..

Open regedit and go here:

HKLM\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\parameters

add a dword key with value set to 0 and name it "AutoShareWks" When you restart Windows the admin shares will not be shown........whatever

Why not add one of the other data types to accomplish this? Why does "dword" have to be used?Pretty decent explanation in fairly plain English: http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=361I think I've read that same tutorial a while back... It gives an excellent basic description of the data types, but it doesn't say WHY each specific data type is applied, over another data type...

Here is a QUOTE from the tutorial:

"System policy settings, device drivers, and services use DWORD values the most."

Ok, so why to device drivers use dword data types and not reg_sz data types?

Going back to my own example....a dword data type was used to disable the Admin Shares. Why dword? There has to be a REASON that dword was used, and not another data type...

There are three primary data types, and there must be a reason that one would be used over another..

Quote from: EEVIAC on February 12, 2010, 02:41:22 PM

I'm not sure I understand why different data types are used in the registry.
I've read about the basic difference between them, but don't understand why one would be used over another..
......
Why not add one of the other data types to accomplish this? Why does "dword" have to be used?

I don't understand your question. Or the value of the question.
They use a DWORD because it is a DWORD.
It is like asking why are laces in shores are shoelaces.
It's not that easy to explain registry and I'm by far not any registry guru, but to extremely simplify things, it all depends what you need to enter as registry key value (data).
If you want to enter a path, CLSID number, etc, you'll use string, or multi string.
If the value needs to be, say "yes", or "no" you'll use dword either decimal or hex.
Binary type is more complicated to explain.I understand binary math.. you can try to explain the binary data type if you want Oh good for you
Again simplifying....
Binary data is used for describing some more complicated events. You can compare it to writing HTML, or Java code for web pages.
Since you're good with binary math, this example should be easy for you: http://vittoriop77.blogspot.com/2005/01/vbscript-write-registry-binary-value.html
It's not for me though It looks like programming code... I don't understand a lick of programming, although I do understand binary math..http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724884%28VS.85%29.aspx

To answer the question "Why" it's the same reason programming languages have different data types- for storing, you know, different types of data.

REG_SZ/RREG_EXPAND_SZ are used for storing Strings. one of the DWORD types are used for storing numbers.

a DWORD is 4 bytes. representing a DWORD as a string would take not only more then 4 bytes most of the time (anything over 999 would require more then 4 bytes) but also requires work to parse back into a DWORD in the program. This was a common issue with Windows INI files since they could only store strings; programs had to convert what they wanted to store into a string and be able to read those strings back. this caused issues when numbers were localized; say an INI file is written on a european install, which uses a comma for a decimal separator, and periods for thousands separators. reading that same value on another version of windows could yield a completely different result.
Of course you cannot really distribute a registry key as you could INI files, but the storage issue is still present, and as much as people like to claim otherwise the registry is a lot better organized then having thousands of INI files strewn all over the place. it's better to find the one or two keys that a program uses for it's settings then it is to try to trace the data file search path to try to discover which INI file is being loaded. (the one in C:\windows? the one in C:\windows\system32? the one in the application folder?)

Binary is stored for blobs of data. For example many programs store an entire blank file in the registry- in fact, that's one of the available options for the "New" shell key; most programs point it towards a file using a string, but it's also possible to simply embed the file structure right into the key. In that case the data type is also used to determine what to do with it; if you store a file path string as a Binary type it will not load the file but will simply use that data. (this is btw the shell keys for adding items to the New-> submenu on a folders right-click menu).

a Binary data value actually has nothing to do with binary arithmetic. It's just a blob of data without a type at all; the program will need to know the format and what's inside it and how to interpret it; does it contain a persisted data structure? Perhaps it is, like in the case of the "new" sub-menu item, simply what would be file contents stored in a registry key? Only the program that wrote the value and/or it's documentation really can say.Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 12, 2010, 09:20:54 PM

To answer the question "Why" it's the same reason programming languages have different data types- for storing, you know, different types of data.

So, the fact that Windows uses three primary data types is because Windows was written in a particular programming language?

What data types do other languages use?

btw...thanks for the help everyone Understanding the data yeps.
You can do a search on Google or Yahoo or some other search engine on the subject "Data Types " and find numerous references. Many of these will be overpowering.
Think of far personal computers as being tools or appliances that have to be assembled from parts. Because of size, cost, the efficiency and other factors the parts can be of different size. Of coarse, the parts that are used in side the computer are not visible to the human vision. But there is a relationship of cost and efficiency, even though the size of these items is not apparent to the human eye.
The early personal computers that were made in the 1970s were either four bit or 8-bit computers. There also was the possibility of a six bit, but let's not talk about that. In an eight bit computer a processor can quickly load eight bits of data all that wants. It is possible to do both arithmetic operations and logic operations on the bits in that one byte of memory.
Now to get to the point being made here. In these early computers there is no simple, easy and quick way to access one bit. Yes, you can access one bit, but at the same time you read seven other bits that you may not have been of interest. So if you wanted to change that one bit, you certainly could, but to write it back to memory unit have to write all it gets back to memory. The hardware did not really have a provision for just reading and writing one bit by itself without reading or writing the others.
Now it is true there are instructions or sequence of instructions that will allow you to test any bit in the eight bit memory location. Yet the hardware itself does not actually read just one bit, nor did it wrght one bit. In fact, it would take more effort to pick out just one bit by itself and perform operation on it than it would be to manipulate all eight bits at the same time. This was basically a hardware characteristic. The term BYTE came to be an expression or name used to identify the eight bits that would reside in a single memory location.
Now let's bring it up to modern date. The operating systems we use today are FUNDAMENTALLY 32-bit systems. In somewhat of an abstract sense they are designed for a computer that access is 32 bits at a time. Of course, our modern-day processors now Access 64-bitS.but the most popular system still in use are 32-bit systems. So the quick and efficient way of accessing data in memory is just to pull in 32 bits at a time OPERATE on it and write it back out. There is no great advantage to trying to pick out individual bits among the 32 that are available. Unless you can imagine some advantage.
Now as to the registry, it is a database manager. We would like our database manager to be fairly efficient in speed and also memory usage. It would seem that specifying a byte value instead of a double word would be a better use of memory if only a small number is needed. A byte can represent a value from zero up to 255. Or, if you choose, of value that could range from -128 up to positive 127. However, the hardware does not really work any better trying to pick out just one bite than it is picking up the entire word or double word or quadruple word as the case may be. The CPU instruction set, of course, has specific introductions for doing BIT test, set and reset. You could use those heavy, they actually take more time than it is to operate on the entire set of bits all at once.

My apologies for my lack of making something like this more interesting or easier to understand. If it was something visible and you could see, it wood be rather obvious. In the Windows operating system a design decision had been made some time ago to use the double word as the most common data type that would be used in the registry. This is not really a dependency on a specific programming language. It has to do with the underlying capabilities of the hardware. Remember, that MS DOS and Windows started out with a 16-bit computer that had an eight bit data path and some kind of strange 20 bit address path, the old 8088, later to be replaced by the 8086. With the advent of the 386, something which Microsoft and Intel did together, the idea of having a 32-bit processor instead of a 16-bit processor became a reality for desktop computers.
So basically, that is the best I can do to try to explain why they use double word, I am an old, old assembly language programmer and I used to work using an operating system that Intel had available long before DOS came on the scene. We did our work in assembly language and if we wanted speed we went access the memory on the byte level and not try to test individual bits. Of course, we could write a program to test individual bits. But as I said before, there is a speed disadvantage and you have to have actually more code in order to access just one bit.
To the moderator, edit or strike out any of the stuff you do not think is relevant. This is just the way I try to explain things to people that don't do this kind of low-level pedal to the metal work.Quote from: EEVIAC on February 12, 2010, 09:45:21 PM

So, the fact that Windows uses three primary data types is because Windows was written in a particular programming language?

No. I didn't even come close to saying that.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on February 12, 2010, 10:52:01 PM

No. I didn't even come close to saying that.

lol I had a feeling that you would not like my interpretation... Some of your terminology I just don't understand and occasionally I'll attempt to confirm whether I understand by summing up what you're saying.. If my sum is off, then it means I obviously don't get it...

I did take another look at your explanation of binary data types and how each blob is specific to the program using it.. that helps I understand now why a binary type could not be used in place of a string...

@ geek

That was a quite insightful explanation... helps a lot

Maybe you're not such a monster after all

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6897.	Solve : sound bar missing....?
Answer» my sound bar dissapeared. I use my keyboard to ADJUST my sound and today it's MISSING! ( the lines that show up across the BOTTOM of the screen) I used to have saved the INFO on how to get it back but I can't find it. Help please! thank you ahead of time!

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6898.	Solve : keyboard keys have fallen of.?
Answer» Hiya......DAUGHTERS keyboard on laptop has a few keys that have fallen of and cant get them back on again....anyone know how i can fix it cheaply without having to take it to a computer shop?..thanksxWhy not just buy a new keyboard ? ? Or is this a laptop ? ?Quote from: jackie45 on DECEMBER 09, 2009, 05:36:42 AM Hiya......daughters keyboard on laptop has a few keys that have fallen of If you have LOST the retainers you will probably have to pay for replacement keys, otherwise LOOK here http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/03/20/key-fell-off-keyboard/ and here http://www.fonerbooks.com/laptop15.htm and here http://www.laptopkeys.co.uk/replaceKey.html patio? Thanx... Couldn't find them...LOL........thanks everyone for your help much appreciated xx

6898.

Solve : keyboard keys have fallen of.?

Answer»

Hiya......DAUGHTERS keyboard on laptop has a few keys that have fallen of and cant get them back on again....anyone know how i can fix it cheaply without having to take it to a computer shop?..thanksxWhy not just buy a new keyboard ? ?

Or is this a laptop ? ?Quote from: jackie45 on DECEMBER 09, 2009, 05:36:42 AM

Hiya......daughters keyboard on laptop has a few keys that have fallen of

If you have LOST the retainers you will probably have to pay for replacement keys, otherwise LOOK

here

http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/03/20/key-fell-off-keyboard/

and here

http://www.fonerbooks.com/laptop15.htm

and here

http://www.laptopkeys.co.uk/replaceKey.html

patio?

Thanx...

Couldn't find them...LOL........thanks everyone for your help much appreciated xx

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6899.	Solve : Found a HP 48GX calculator?
Answer» in a box from a deceased friend.....looks like an enormous CALCULATOR, but what does this thing??? Type is 32k/128k only...LOL...is it an antique or can it be used for something usefull???Should still be a good calculator. If you haven't used a HP calculator before, numbers and calculations are entered slightly differently than on most CALCULATORS. HP uses a system called reverse Polish NOTATION to enter numbers. Once you get used to it, it's pretty easy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP-48_seriesAccording to This you could land a Man on the Moon...BELIEVE it or not, some of the early HP calculators had more computing power than the Apollo missions to the moon had in the space modules.512K on the 1st mission that landed a man there... PS....that's where the Humor above came from...

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6900.	Solve : Free Calemdar for 2010, no spam?
Answer» Here is a site that will give you a free 2010Calendar with no CATCH, No money, No survey, No registration and some of the best general purpose calendars. Here is one I like: http://www.vertex42.com/calendars/pdfs/2010-monthly-calendar-blue-landscape.pdf It looks like this. (Size reduced to fit here.) I see it's a PDF file, so it's just a calendar to print on paper, right? Right! its ready to go. You can both print it and save it to you drive. Or you can go to the home page and pick out a different style. No macros, No script, No java. Just straight simple PDF. And it did not alarm the AVG software. No Active X, No Flash. I used it last year and then forgot where I got it! The site address is so TINY that I almost missed it! I really like it when something's really free and they don't get pushy. Gee - free calendars. What a concept Quote from: Allan on January 19, 2010, 05:57:54 AM Gee - free calendars. What a concept next thing you know, they'll go an integrate calendars into operating systems and E-mail clients. oh wait, they already did.Vertex42 makes some PRETTY impressive stuff. I use several of their calendar Excel spreadsheets for school. Their 'apps' have been very helpful. Highly recommended.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on January 19, 2010, 07:57:42 AM Vertex42 makes some pretty impressive stuff. I use several of their calendar Excel spreadsheets for school. Their 'apps' have been very helpful. Highly recommended. Thanks for mentioning that, Carbon. I just visited http://www.vertex42.com/ and I see they have a lot of useful apps. In fact, everything I saw there is more exciting than Geek-9pm's PDF calendar. Quote from: BillRichardson on February 08, 2010, 07:57:19 PM Well, my goodness, what do we have here? Quote from: soybean on February 08, 2010, 10:05:44 PM What do we have here? The above calendar is the pdf calendar that Geek, the original posted referred to. When the larger pdf calendar was posted, the smaller pdf calendar by Geek did not show. Added value to the thread.Thinks Bill. It is better on PHOTO bucket. From now on I will remember to put anything valuable on photo-bucket instead of my own wimpy cheep server. Anybody who wants a free account can go here: http://photobucket.com/Or.....you could download the pdf/excel file.You can print Google Calendars. Add your events or whatever for the month and prrrint it out. Click: http://imgur.com/iBC2q.jpg Plus you an make custom event reminders by email and other stuff. https://www.google.com/calendarQuote from: evilfantasy on February 09, 2010, 05:30:36 PM You can print Google Calendars. Add your events or whatever for the month and prrrint it out. Plus you an make custom event reminders by email and other stuff. https://www.google.com/calendar I'm using Google Calender's email reminders to remind me birthdays. It's working well. Windows Live Calendar also EMAILS notification of scheduled events, no spam and is printable. Rosie

6900.

Solve : Free Calemdar for 2010, no spam?

Answer»

Here is a site that will give you a free 2010Calendar with no CATCH, No money, No survey, No registration and some of the best general purpose calendars.
Here is one I like:
http://www.vertex42.com/calendars/pdfs/2010-monthly-calendar-blue-landscape.pdf
It looks like this. (Size reduced to fit here.)
I see it's a PDF file, so it's just a calendar to print on paper, right? Right! its ready to go.
You can both print it and save it to you drive.

Or you can go to the home page and pick out a different style.
No macros, No script, No java. Just straight simple PDF.
And it did not alarm the AVG software. No Active X, No Flash.

I used it last year and then forgot where I got it! The site address is so TINY that I almost missed it!

I really like it when something's really free and they don't get pushy.
Gee - free calendars. What a concept Quote from: Allan on January 19, 2010, 05:57:54 AM

Gee - free calendars. What a concept

next thing you know, they'll go an integrate calendars into operating systems and E-mail clients.

oh wait, they already did.Vertex42 makes some PRETTY impressive stuff. I use several of their calendar Excel spreadsheets for school.
Their 'apps' have been very helpful. Highly recommended.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on January 19, 2010, 07:57:42 AM

Vertex42 makes some pretty impressive stuff. I use several of their calendar Excel spreadsheets for school.
Their 'apps' have been very helpful. Highly recommended.

Thanks for mentioning that, Carbon. I just visited http://www.vertex42.com/ and I see they have a lot of useful apps. In fact, everything I saw there is more exciting than Geek-9pm's PDF calendar. Quote from: BillRichardson on February 08, 2010, 07:57:19 PM

Well, my goodness, what do we have here? Quote from: soybean on February 08, 2010, 10:05:44 PM

What do we have here?

The above calendar is the pdf calendar that Geek, the original posted referred to.

When the larger pdf calendar was posted, the smaller pdf calendar by Geek did not show.

Added value to the thread.Thinks Bill. It is better on PHOTO bucket. From now on I will remember to put anything valuable on photo-bucket instead of my own wimpy cheep server.

Anybody who wants a free account can go here:
http://photobucket.com/Or.....you could download the pdf/excel file.You can print Google Calendars. Add your events or whatever for the month and prrrint it out.

Click:
http://imgur.com/iBC2q.jpg

Plus you an make custom event reminders by email and other stuff.

https://www.google.com/calendarQuote from: evilfantasy on February 09, 2010, 05:30:36 PM

You can print Google Calendars. Add your events or whatever for the month and prrrint it out.

Plus you an make custom event reminders by email and other stuff.

https://www.google.com/calendar

I'm using Google Calender's email reminders to remind me birthdays. It's working well. Windows Live Calendar also EMAILS notification of scheduled events, no spam and is printable.

Rosie

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