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My computer recently became very noisy, thinking it could be the fan I went inside and cleaned it, then plugged it in without cover to see if there was anything I could see wrong too.  Seemed fine, but it's still very noisy.  Is there anything else in my comp. that would all of the sudden start being  noisy?  I have an  HP XE783.  Other than the noise, the comp.  runs the same as always.  Is it safe to keep using it, what else can I check?billie_baby.....When you had the cover off and the pc running ...where does the noise seem to be coming from and what kind of a noise is it ? Is it a clunking sound ? A whinning sound ?

let us know

dl65
ok ill try to describe it...its like a refrigerator running....it winds up then idles...then winds up again and idles...not a TYPICAL whinning though more like a reving up of a motor...kinda  honestly cant reall tell where the noise is coming from  but it didnt seem to be that fan
billie_baby......WELL it could be the fan thats on the heat sink.....when you first opened up the case was there a lot of dust on and around the fan ?  What about the fan in the power supply? . The other thing is do you know if you have a variable speed fan on your processor ....it will change speed as required .
Do you have any monitoring software installed that will let you monitor the fan speed and voltage to it ?

dl65  billie_baby.....Go to the link below and download....
PC Wizard 2004...its not very big but it will give you a good idea of whats giong on re the fan speed and the voltages.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3846.html

dl65  Have you tried disconnecting components with fans and other moving objects (such as Hard Disk Drives) (DONOT disconnect the CPU fan) to see what could be causing the problem?

Only disconnect components when your system is disconnected from the wall socket and take proper precautions before handling sensitive equipment.
I want to thank all of u for your HELP, especially DLB and the chat helper..he sent me to the HP page concerning heat in comp, and how to take the pc apart to get to the fans, the 2 fans did need cleaning but what was causing the problem was a loose screw to one fan, (I think)after I cleaned and tightened every thing, its very quiet.  ty again

I am having trouble with my computer, it freezes all the time, often it freezes when i just turn it on, I want to totally re-start it, erase all files and PROGRAMS, is their a way to totally re-fresh the computer? if so how?Depending on what Operating System you are using you can do it in two diffferent ways:

Use a Bootdisk that you insert on boot up or use the Windows XP CD-ROM. If you are using windows XP, set your first boot device to CD-ROM in the BIOS.

When using a Bootdisk, you should be taken to a MS-DOS ENVIRONMENT where you can TYPE Format C: which will erase ALL data on the C: drive. (You can Format partitions individually)

When using the Windows XP CD-ROM you SELECT the option to install Windows XP and it will prompt you that a copy has allready been found. From there you can format HARD Disk Drives and Partitions and create new ones.

BIOS Information and help

How to create a boot diskette

this is really silly..... i just FORGET how to do it! how do i find computers system config (speed, RAM etc!)? There are quite a few tools avaible in order to that. Even Windows can show you, but I'd RECOMMEND using a program such as Sisoft Sandra 2004 which also provides you with benchmark tests.yeah i know theres software, i justwant to do it through windows and i forget.

how do i do it through windows?

THANKS for the help!Control panel -> system?

I know it was something like that on my COMPUTER..... at least I thinkStart, Run, msinfo32yeah thanks thats what i was looking for!

thanks again!

i have the start up disk (floppy) in my A: when I turn the computer on when i get the prompt for CHOICES 1-3 I put the cd in and SELECT option #1 (with cd-rom support)
and it does nothing...it freezes.... i also have win nt but it doesnt let me do that either

helpare you trying to DUAL boot win98 se with win2k..maybe your cd rom is not being detected.
make sure that the bios is configured correctly ! Quote

i have the start up disk (floppy) in my A: when I turn the computer on when i get the prompt for choices 1-3 I put the cd in and select option #1 (with cd-rom support)
and it does nothing...it freezes.... i also have win nt but it doesnt let me do that either

help

I have a "dumb" QUESTION. Should you or should you NOT turn your computer off after you're done for the day or whatever?  Some people say yes, others say NO, leave it on all the time. What's the best?  Really appreciate a good answer. mommalove44433....Well , I dont think there is a one word answer to that question. It's entirely up to you. I leave my P/c s on 24 /7 s ...the only time I shut them down is if I'm doing any maintainence on them or if we are going to be away for an extended period of time.
I have friends that will turn their p/c on and off a dozen times a day....and when I ask them why ...they say ah ....someone told me to do that. or so I will save on the electric bill......or it may cause a FIRE ......Think about it .....do you think that the banks or big corporations shut down their computers when they go home at night.
How about the Internet /Service providers.......Some companies dont EVEN turn off their lights in the off hours.....its actually cheaper to leave them on .
In conclusion I say again ...the decision is yours .....do what you feel comfortable with.

Hope this HELPS you make your decision

dl65   Quote

Some companies dont even turn off their lights in the off hours.....its actually cheaper to leave them on

please help me, i just bought my pc YESTERDAY....
the start up was fine but when i watched a video it hanged up....i pressed ctrl+alt+delete...no window appeared so i PRESS the shortcut key to task bar again... the pc restarted but the monitor doesn't show anything the monitor INDICATOR just kept blinkking, i restarted again for several times, i also turned off the avr to my frustration.... i pulled the monitor cable and inserted it again and power on... NOTHING then restart...walaaaa... it started up.... nope it's not finished after awhile when i was browsing it hanged up again... and the same prblem occurs please help me i just bought this pc and i'm a newbie....
pls pls plsScan for viruses, trojans and adware.My SUGGESTION...... take english lessons check the video card[size=13][/size]To Punga

will that solve her pc problem?....*censored*

I have a problem:  I have replaced most of the parts on a Gateway solo 5300 including the HD, motherboard, and heatsink fan and still have nothing.  It has power to the HD now and the light comes on for one SECOND and then goes off.  The heat sink fan is running and when the CD-ROM is in it tries to run, but nothing comes on the screen.  I have not formatted the HD yet and when left out the computer does the same thing, nothing.  It ran fine until I had a low voltage surge in my home and then it quit.  Any suggestions are welcome.  Thanks!What exactly did you replace?

The surge may have damaged your mainboar and/or processor. Did you replace those?

If you replaced EITHER of those, did you check to see if the cables are connected properly?I replaced the motherboard, HD, and heat sink.  This is a laptop so there aren't any cable to check besides the internal wiring and I did that.  I did not replace the processor.You'll have to wait for a member to come online who has GOT experience with laptops. I have nay.replace the hard drive....re-boot hit the f1/2....bios..check the settings to default...did you check the jumper settings on the mobo>and did you take of the cmos battery? Quote

I replaced the motherboard, HD, and heat sink.  This is a laptop so there aren't any cable to check besides the internal wiring and I did that.  I did not replace the processor.

What would cause my mom's computer to kick her off line?  She uses Outlook Express for her mail - plays a couple games on Pogo and that's about it...Odd things happen - getting kicked off line in the middle of one of her games or while trying to type and send an email...
her address book disappearing - error msgs - she's had her phone lines checked - her internet carrier is no help at all - the guy that built her comp. always has her take it back to him - he has it a couple days and says he can't get it to do anything she's saying it does at home! I don't have the comp. specs...but it's less than a yr. old.
I've sugg. she buy a Dell or Gateway for good online help.  She's ready to give up on something that's taken me years to get her to use!sewsandi.......Tell Mom not to get excited its just a tool.
Now.......what operating system does it have ?
Is it connected to the net via a dialup or hispeed connection?  I'm not defending the guy that built it ......but when he has it in his shop , he is probably USING a differant isp than your Mom is at home .....and if the problem is with the ISP it would not show up there . Is this something that has just started ?
Does she have a good anti virus program installed?
What are the error messages ?
When did the address book diappear?
let us know.
dl65  She has XP Home - it's a dial up connection - her address book disappeared when she unplugged her computer and had her brother (they're both in their 70's) set his Dell up to trouble check all her electrical.  (all the elec. seemed fine using his comp.)  She uses Panda Scan (sp?) for her anti-virus prog.  
Basically she's complained about odd things HAPPENING on her last 2 comp. (she's on her 4th).  Getting kicked off has been a prob. for quite awhile - it's just gotten worse lately.  I'm willing to try anything, but I'm 200 miles away and trying to help via emails or the phone.
You guys are awesome!! I didn't expect a reply so soon!
Thanks!!I'm sorry but I can't tell you what the error msgs. are.  I've emailed her and she said those aren't coming up like they used to.
VIRUSES & Spyware *CLICK HERE*

Perhaps you should create an account for your mother that gives her very limited access. To protect both her and the computer..Dear Raptor.....

Funny but no help................. :-/sewsandi.....The disappearing address book is the odd thing in your POST......Is it possible that Mom may have accidently deleted it ? however if she didnt .....and you are sure there are no viruses in her machine......you could use the System restore FEATURE in Xp to restore the p/c to a date before the address book disappeared.
As far as the loss of dialup is concerned ......given there is nothing wrong with the modem or the modem settings......its more than possible that the problem may lie with the isp........Some of them are really bad......they will boot people off.... if their system senses any lenghty periods of inactivity. Is it possible to try another service provider or consider a hi speed connection?

Hope this helps

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Dear Raptor.....

Funny but no help................. :-/

We keep trying to play a downloaded game, download was fine, but the laptop keeps shutting down, assuming it gets too hot, any suggestions, Thanks.Does this only occur when you attempt to run that one game?

SCAN for viruses, trojans and spyware.have a look at the bios options and power options...does it do this when on the battery or mains cabl or playing it via the NET....info PLEASE...Thank you for offering your help......ran all scans, including updates....nothing......this has happened before when playing other online games......so yes, during online play....and both battery and plugged in......I am not familiar with the bios options.....will take a look at power.....not sure what I am looking for, but will certainly look.......we have been able to prolong play by PLACING ice packs in a towel and putting the lap top on top of it, so I guess I can assume that its getting hot........may have to invest in one of those cooling pads......or not allow games played on the laptop........again, I thank you for taking TIME to help me

Allie

Hello,
I have a TROJAN horse virus on my computer that was detected using AVG's free virus scan software. I was able to remove some of the viruses and there is one left that the AVG software was unable to get rid of.  It says Worm.Nachi B was detected. This is a very big PROBLEM b/c it is affecting my setup and internet connection -- It is not allowing me to SET up a firewall on my new ISP!! This has my computer shutting down on me at any given time when I am online due to some "NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM" TERMINATION error. And when i boot my computer up, it takes a very long time to start. I have Windows XP and my pc is relatively new, so i shouldn't have these problems. What software/remedies would you suggest?

Thanks
Tiffani
PS please let me know if there is any other info you need.You could try to GOOGLE for the removal tool. Or you could visit the Symantec web site.  They usually have removal instructions.  If all else fails you could system restore to an earlier time.          HTTP://www.symantec.com/index.htm
Good Luck You may be able to remove the Trojan by running the virus scanner from Safe mode.

what is the meaning of MSXMIDI.EXE?.. something is SOO wrong.. now i cant listen to my music. what happen?*holding ENVELOPE to forehead*  I will guess that you're USING Windows XP.  I can only guess because you failed to mention anything about the problem or your system except a file and music.  Please, help us help you. Quote

what is the meaning of MSXMIDI.EXE?.. something is soo wrong.. now i cant listen to my music. what happen?

My husband & I this weekend backed up our computer but we have a problem with our MS Outlook Express now we did not export from that program instead we did it from our c drive.  We have an IBM XP and my husband MOVED the folders of all users to the CDR disk in Drive E.  Now the problem is how do we retrieve and get that back to our MS Outlook express  This is all of our saved emails that were in MS outlook.

HELP

Please advise.

thanks

desparate MELINDA in PAi thought it MIGHT be import.....from d/e drive with the disk in...i thought it might be import.....from d/e drive with the disk in...>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=195719The emails are kept in cryptically number-named directories and files in the C:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook Express\* (in Windows 98) or a similarly cryptic place in C:\Documents and Settings\(user) in XP. If you backed up those directories when you cut the BACKUP copies, you may be able to recover them by returning them to their original locations. Look for a bunch of DAT, WAB, PST, and PBX files in assorted nearby directories...

I need serious help!  I'm a NEW grad and I've been given a PROJECT by my boss...he has asked that I take 3 old machines and turn them into "storage" for computer images.  I guess the most obvious thing to do is combine the hard drives and turn it into a server.  I'm excited about the work but I have no idea where to START!  What type of server should it be?  What should I INSTALL on it?  HELP PLEASE!!You dont have to turn them into a ?server?.....you can connect them all to one computer as slaves ( the drives) or even to the main server? (not SURE about that) and then you can access the files through the main server?...depeding on how everything is setup.

i'm not much of computer person. BUt here goes anyways.

I turn on the powerbar on. Next i turn on the computer. I hear the computer running like normal, but it doesn't go through the loadin up screen. All i notice is the sound of the computer humming like normal and both my cd drive light on the front of the computer both flashing very fast. I had my buddy slave my hard drive to his computer BASICALLY get rid of any virus. He got rid of all the viruses. Ok maybe that will fix it, brought home and did the same thing as above.

Before this all happen i was playing a game. the computer froze. like this happen once inawhile so i go to reboot. but it won't reboot. So i turn bow bar on and off. when computer turns on it does what i said up above, but 5 minutes later it loads up and goes to the deskstop. ok that was weird and went back to playing around my computer. It freezes again, oh great now what. it won't reboot so i POWER of the powerbar and turn back on, but this time it  takes a hour to get to desktop. AN it freezes again and it won't load up.

Any idea be very appreciated  thankyoumore info on system needed...joe..and any stop errors or any other messages...all i get is black screen, nothin and yes the monitor works LOL, so i get no message. looks like it trying to do something but it won't go through the loading up process it does when you starrt your computerReinstall the videocard.What is your OS? And how old is the computer?
Is this computer connected to the INTERNET?
If so.....if you have Screen Shot, Weather Bug, or any other simular programs that ACCESS the internet in the background, and then was palying games on computer..
you may need new motherboard. I've only seen a similar problem one time, and it was caused by a bad cdrom drive. Disconnect the cd's power plug and see if it boots OK.

I'm new so please bear with me.  I have sbc DSL connected to a LINKSYS router ethernet model BEFSR41.  When in internet explorer it gives me the message Cannot FIND Server, and AOL will tell me there is no connection when trying to LOG on.  I've had this problem in the past where I just log onto my router where it usually tells me it cannot connect for whatever reason, then I fix it and it eventually connects.  This time, it tells me it's already connected, and to make things more confusing, my Morpheus program can easily access the download search (not the web search) and is continuously downloading items.  Please help, sorry for the really long post.  WinXP OS with IE 6.0 AOL 9.0

{don't know if it has anything to do with the problem, but I had been on IE online, then got off, uninstalled DU download accelerator, restarted (it think)then when I tried to go back on IE I couldn't get online.}
I do routine checkups with Spydoctor and Ad-aware, and every other month or so Spybot.
Try this:  Unplug your router from  WALL outlet and then if you have a DSL modem do the same....for about 30 sec
It will assign a new IP ......Also if your router has firewall
protection you may have to disable the firewall in the network connection  (default) folder on your PC.  Also if you have more than 1 PC connected to router make sure that they are turned off as well......this also includes XBOX and Tivo. Restart your PC then your DSL, wait until the go lights on DSL, then plug in your router.
Best of luck!

Hello
 I hope someone can help me. My computer is acting up and I have no idea what to do. I have tried several times to restore due to computer freezin and shutting off even the screen goes from clear to dark. I had to re-install most of my software. It won't even let me burn a cd. I ran a DEFRAG and it took over 3 hours and I defrag often. Hope someone can help.

Thanks
Ronnie in Fl.Scan for viruses, trojans and spyware.more info on operating system...if it winxp boot pc and hit the f8 key and chose last good config...then follow raptors advice...okIf you have DISABLED your system restore latley it wipes out all of your restore points.  So you have start all over creating restore points.  So it is not POSSIBLE to restore BEYOND the date that you disabled your system restore

Hey GUYS! I FOUND this site that pays you for doing something and wondering if it is legit or REAL. Its here: www.highestpaysurveys.com. I do not think it is a scam nor all the other paid surveys sites. Do you think it is a scam? I might try it.Try it at your own risk. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.Those people on the photos SEEM really happy. Probably at gunpoint.

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Only while playing GAMES or when I tried to use the restore disks. That's the ONLY time I've EVER had it to power off. It can be running all day and night, then I'll be on the internet for hours or editing pictures,etc. It never powers off, just during the times I mentioned above.
StephanieIt sounds like the computer is doing what it's supposed to do...shutdown if upper temperature limit is exceeded.  Limit may be set too HIGH.  CONSULT your owner's manual.

Did you follow dl65's advice, above?

"tattooyourpet......Certainly sound as if temperature is the problem......Have you monitored the OPERATING temp.?  There's a nice little program called pc wizard 2004 .    D/l it at   http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3846.html

The other thing you can look at is in your bios there may be a high temp shutdown feature that is causing the shutdown. You can disable it ....but I wouldnt do so until you are certain that your laptop isn't really running too hot. "

I keep getting error messages ünable to find server"in Outlook Express.

Windows error reporting has "DHCP has lost its lease to
it's IP

Is this a computer fault or is the problem with my internet providerAre you using a Router?

Routers are capable of leasing a DHCP adress to clients for whatever amount of time it is set to.

If you have a Router, I suggest you refer to the manual to see how to manage it and check it's settings.Wobbly.......Have you just installed this device ?
Are you ABLE to get online ok and the problems just with your E mail ?   Have you tried rebooting your cable or DSL modem and rebooting you router. Here is something for you to look at.
http://www.brienposey.com/kb/diagnosing_dhcp_problems_with_ipconfig.asp  .....also if you click start .....then RUN .....type cmd and hit enter
now type ipconfig/all
you will see all the ip info and I believe the last TWO ENTRIES refer to lease obtained and lease expired .
look at the dates


let us know

dl65

Does anybody know how to send a text message to cellphone through EMAIL instead from cellphone to cellphone?I don't know if it can be DONE from email but it can be done through these PROGRAMMES at a cost

http://www.skype.com/products/
http://sms.icq.com/sms

Login using the anonymous and answer the questions the AI asks.  I was surprised at how good it was in COMING up with the answer.

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Does your mother know what you are thinking about?
I am not allowed to talk about stuff like this, but,
I am guessing that it has something to do with sex?

One day a few MONTH ago, I was playing Counter strike online and my computer suddenly turned off. It wouldn't TURN on at all until yesterday. When It boots up, It restarts itself after a few seconds. It goes to a screen that lets me CHOOSE safe mode/ normal/etc. first thought and no matter what I choose, It restarts.Do you see an error when your computer restarts?

More details required, what operating system are you using and have you got the latest Microsoft updates installed?

This may be of use:

What You Should Know About the Blaster WORM

I have always been able to right-click and save clipart, now all of a sudden I can't save it.  It shows that it's doing it but the clipart isn't there.  It doesn't matter how I try to save it, the same thing happens.  Either from the internet websites or from my own e-mails.  HELP!  I'm lost.Gladys Schell......when was the last time you were able to save clip art?  What about other images ...can you save them ok ........Have you made any changes to your settings ...or updated any programs just prior to this starting .
let us know

dl65  more info need .....operating...system and anything which may help us like error messages and programs use like msworks..etc ?and any updates..I have not made any changes in my computer.  I have Windows 98 and I use Microsoft Greetings, Word Perfect and a host of other applications.  I have saved clipart from my e-mail before and I have saved it from internet websites that offer free clipart.  It lets me right-click on it and my window comes up to choose where I want to save it to, but it doesn't save it.  Thanks for your helpgesheep.....There are some sites that are designed so that images or clip art can not be copied , stolen , pirated or WHATEVER .....perhaps thats one of them. I'll bet you can purchase their stuff online.

Hope this helps

dl65  The sites I was visiting were free sites and I also can't click and save pictures sent to me in e-mails.  It's really strange and it happened just about 3 weeks ago.  I thank everyone for trying to help me CAUSE it's really got me stumped!Gladys Schell.......You never responded with the answers to the questions we asked .....Please let us know

dl65  I use Windows 98 and the programs I use are Word Perfect and Windows Greeting 2002.  I haven't received any error messages, it just appears to save the clipart but it doesn't do it.  I also have just discovered in the last two days that I can't download anything.  It SAYS that it can't find the source so the file cannot be saved.  I am about ready to give up.   :-/Scan for VIRUSES, trojans and spyware.

Are you CERTAIN your Hard Disk Drive or partition isn't full when you attempt to save or download something?

I'm only 14 years OLD and everyone in my family is to lazy to figure out whats wrong with our computer accept me. So I came upon this wonderful site  

Anyway heres our problem... We have an HP Pavalion, its new. It was working fine the first few months we got it. But one day it just randomly decided not to let us access our USER accounts   Meaning no one can use the computer.

When I tryed to log onto my user account, I typed in my password and it said "Loading Settings" Which it normally does... But then it said "Logging off" and it logged off before I even had time to use my account.. This happens every time. With mine, my sister's and my mom's accounts.  

If someone could give me some FREE advice on this that would be super. Cuz my mom refuses to waste more money on this computer. I am writing this from my lap top which is really annoying and I miss my regular computer I would greatly appriciate any HELP.  brandnewx3234534534523......So no one can use that pc ......It's possible there may be a virus which is preventing access.......can you boot it up in the safe mode ?
Whats the waranty like is it still covered ?

let us know
dl65  It should be under waranty SINCE you said it's new.  Call HP or your supplier and talk to them.EXACTLY the same thing happened to my computer, also an XP. I have no idea what to do.. it's very frustrating.   And, it started yesterday, the 12th.
If you figure it out, please tell me!Arg, I meant to say that I also have an HP Pavilion using XP.Linn S......by any chance ...did you download any updates on the 11th or 12th?

let us know

dl65  I'm not the only one that uses that computer so I'm not sure if any updates were downloaded or not. I didn't download any, though.reboot pc and hit the f8 key by keep tapping it a msdos screen will appear scroll down using the arrow keys and chose the last good config and re-boot...if this does not work come BACK...and could it be this>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330136&Product=winxpI have tried using the last good configuration but it does not work ... And I did not receive "a message indicating that the grace period has expired and that you must activate Windows XP now." Not only that, we don't have the CD; XP was included with the computer.Return it to the point of sales and show them your receipt in order to obtain warranty you paid for.

OK, I am sure there is an easy EXPLANATION for this one, as I just can't seem to place it.

I have a floppy I SAVED some FILES on which include alot of Word files. I did this at work on a 2K OS. I have brought the disk home and tried to open it on my XP system (which has Word) and it says something about the disk isnt formatted, do I want to do that, etc. So I am woried all my data is GONE or soemthing.

Help please! Any suggestions to make this work in both OSs?load floppy right click on the drive ....open with... chose program...make sure the little black BUTTON  is up on the back of the floppy disk...see if this helps..

how can i print SOMETHING in the next office (room)Assuming your using windows, Click "Start, Setting, Printers, Add Printer.  Click NETWORK printer then add the printer.

When you click to print your DOCUMENT, don't USE the printer icon UNLESS the office next door has been made your default printer.  Click file then print and select the relevant printer from the drop down list.

I don't have a printer but want to open reoprts in ACCESS to view them which it won't let me do.

Can i FOOL it into THINKING theres a printer plugged in  what reports? and what o/s is this? if you wish to look at reports right-click open with..notepad word pad msword etc..Just general reports in access

o/s is XPyou may find something here>http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbofficeaccesshowto.htm   i won a competition from m$oft and they sent me winxp office ....had no USE for it...flogged it for the cash...cheers

my laptop went into SAFE mode and i cant GET out of it. IVE tried changing the colours things like the help thing SED but the screen is too small so i cant click ok to change it.

plz help me sort this PROB out
cheers
natz shut it down and re-boot...

my friend just bought a new PCMCIA card for USB extension, we'll my friend did install for the software (its belkin pcmcia card), then the problem start to appear, my friend's computer (Win XP) can detect the card but it could work for USB connection (the card itself work) then i use my external HARDDRIVE with USB plug-ins, still my friend's computer can detect my external hard drives but can't open my document
later that night i just realized that all my DOCUMENTS and files in my external hard drives is gone
do SOMEBODY know this problem

last summer i've got a problem with my hp laptop,one day when i'm using my laptop, i can't click either left or right button on my mouse
so i try to open 'my COMPUTER' ICON, using enter key and it still didn't work
and the strangest think the toolbar in all my windows is GONE (file, EDIT, view, favorites, tools)
then i tried to restart my laptop, and finally all things was RECOVERED but sometimes it happened again.Scan for viruses, spyware and trojans.

Did you perhaps install utilities that hide certain functions?

my computer takes almost five minutes to boot up. it seems like its taking FOREVER to load all the programs and make it just to the main window page with all the icons.what  is your operating system?PC is not on speed then lou....what operating system are you using and how many programs are in your START MENU ?
Is this something that has just started?

dl65
Do these things on a regular basis:

• Scan for viruses/trojans
  
• Scan for Spyware
  
• Defragment your harddrives/partitions
  
• Remove redundant files
  
• Clean Registry
  
• Uninstall programs you no longer use
  

How can I use more bandwith that I have?

I KNOW its impossible, but I was using bearshare and downloading something, and for those of you who dont know, bearshare monitors bandwith. So when im downloading it says I am downloading at 7.9 mb/s, and I was going that fast for about 3 seconds before I dropped to 3.2 mb/s and then finally to about 1.1 mb/s. The problem with this is, I my internet connection is only 3mb/s. Can someone explain, and say more than bearshare miscalculated.what modem/router and what connection have you got adsl/cable..............more info..How Stuff WORKS - How Internet Infrastructure Works

Your speed depends on the amount of people CONNECTED to your server. And the amount the provider CAPPED your modem at, ofcourse.

As for Bearshare.. I didn't hear too many good things about use Torrents instead.

http://bittornado.com/ Guaranteed spyware free. Can't say the same for Bearshare.

one other of my Computers won't start. Error message: Cannot read from drive C. What should i do?
     

jessica....I notice you have posted in TWO other threads ....are we talking about the same issue ?

let us know
dl65  i have a network system, the network wont work, the PRINTER and scanner arnt CORRESPONDING anymore, one of my computers is on safe mode and the other cant even start saying something they cant read the from drive c, so what am i meant to do for this?What happened before you first saw the error?

Did you install any new programs?

PRB: Cannot Read from Drive <Drive Letter>

This may or may not apply to you. PERHAPS a little more INFORMATION would be in place?

hi,
how can i know my computers ip in XP PROFESSIONAL..? Type My IP in Google. This usually does the job. Unless you  are using a proxy. freek.......If you want your ip address .......click start / RUN/ then type CMD and ENTER..........at the prompt ........type      IPCONFIG    and Enter.......and there it is .........If you want to see what your Physical address ( MAC address is )  at the prompt type..........ipconfig/all
and Enter .......now you will see you physical address ( Mac) as well as the ip address .

hope this helps

dl65  or this>http://www.dslreports.com/faq/3036

it is only about a silly QUESTION, i wanted to know the whole idea about SOFTWARE engineering.
what it is all about, the use of it, and how big the influence of this software engineering nowadayswhat is your question....software is everyware..bar CODES etc..computers RULE people lives???the flaw is power to use them...havoc - sounds like you want us to do your homework for you !?People often seem to forget that there is an incredibly useful and powerful tool to gain knowledge... Yes, people, behold! it's called a Search Engine

Now, because I am actually a very nice and patient person, I took the liberty of typing the ENTIRE sentence 'Software Engineering' in Google

Here you go;

Software Engineering

Enjoy!

Hi everyone
I have to buy a new computer - mine is far outdated -and I have to choose between such processors as celeron, athlon and pentium.  Now pentium is easy to understand - p4 is better than p3.  But athlon and celeron and anything else out there is all gobbledegook to me!  Can anyone give me the processor 101 to help me make my choice.  
ThanksIt is very easy.

Choose AMD and you will be suffering with heat problems for the rest of the processor/mainboard life or choose Intel and never have any worries unless you DECIDE to overclock it.

Celeron and Pentium are the same brand; Intel .

Athlon is made by AMD.

Hello Raptor
So THAT's what the guy in the store meant when he said they were hot.  I thought he meant they were the most popular!!!
OK so if I rule out athlon then if YOU were comparing celeron and pentiums IS one better than the other?  AMD processors also require more power to function.

Here is an interesting link for you:

Intel Desktop Processor Comparison Chart

I do not know if a Celeron is more powerful than a Pentium.

I made the mistake of buying AMD. And I recently had to replace it because I had damaged my CPU whilst attempting to install a new cooler.Thanks I'll CHECK out the site.
I think that learning from someone far more knowledgable than I that the amd processors are notoriously hot and therefore not the best choice will be probably one of the best bits of information I could hope to gain.  
I know nothing about celeron v pentium, though I note that computers with celeron processors inside seem to cost less than pentiums.  Perhaps this is something to consider in that you get what you pay for?T W.....When selecting a new computer..there are several things to consider.  what do you plan on doing with it. How many dollars are you prepared to spend.
you have had one before so you should have some idea of what you want.....If you are into games ...them you want a fast powerful processor with a fair bit of ram .
As far as processors go there are two choices......
INTEL or AMD and they both make good units......
Intel has the Pentium and Celeron.
AMD Athlon64 .....64 bit technology.....
Typically the AMD processors tend to run a little warmer than the INTEL......but if you use them for what they were designed for they preform just fine......I have 1 pc with a AMD processor and 1 with a Pentium  and they both work fine......however I can tell you that the Pentium has more power than the AMD ....even though the AMD is  a faster processor.
If you have the money .....then go for a P4 or a AMD 64
and beyond that its up to you as to what you want.

Hope this helps

dl65  all amd .....are overclocked that way they run hot ....intel cpu...celeron is the cheapo vresion of intel and a bit sluggish...p3 or 4..is the way to go supported by ddram and a nice witney mobo........no need for flash plug-in GRAPHICS card..as intel has its own graphic ACCELERATOR which no one uses let the cpu work)..some do some dont.Okay, you dont need to read any of these peoples responses. AMD are great, really fast and if you know how to SETUP a computer you will be happy. But Pentium is the way to go to be safe. Next step, Celeron is way slower and weaker then Pentium. Celeron is great for the net and word processing and things that dont require alot of punch. Pentium 4 persay is for gaming, and a really fast computer when it comes to say video editing and stuff of that sort. You got a few Grand to spend Look at www.alienware.com you can get some of the best most porwerful and safe computers there are. And they have a great setup with Athalon processors. they dont burn up. They also have great computers that use Pentium... Good luck. Quote

Okay, you dont need to read any of these peoples responses. AMD are great, really fast and if you know how to setup a computer you will be happy. But Pentium is the way to go to be safe.

sometimes when i using crossover cable for doing lan connection, i can easily detect my friend's directory easily, on the other hand it is BECOME difficult for my friend to find my share document
do someone ever find this kind of situations?-what operating SYSTEMS are you having this problem with...has you friend got a firewall and allow you to share folders?did you use DIRECT cable connection or network WIZARD...

I'm having problems with a laptop hooked into a docking station. The screen attached to the docking station will go into SLEEP mode and I am UNABLE to get it back up. What I have to do is unhook the laptop from the station, unhook the screen, hook it DIRECTLY into the laptop. This must reset the screen b/c when I hook it back in it works fine. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is causing the screen to go into sleep mode???maybe the bios settings/power options......what is the MAKE of your laptop...It's a Dell Inspiron 8100.have a read and see if this may apply to you>GRAPHICS card>http://www.bay-wolf.com/bios/I8100A15.TXTI'll give this a try. Thanks!!

Okay, I have another issue with a screen attached to a docking station. This one is a Dell INSPIRON 8200 laptop. When the laptop is attached to the docking station the screen has a pink colored background. I think it is something with the video driver, but not quite SURE. Any suggestions??you other post has someone played with this by any CHANCE>before you go someone has played with this >HTTP://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1063014     someware on you PC i believe has a diagnostics program?....if you can find it ...test your graphics by typing dxdiag in the run..box.. and the man from dell >http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=94849

Does anyone KNOW why my data on the SCREEN shift or while I am playing a game on line the data starts to shift?Your data on your screen starts to shift?

What EXACTLY are you trying to TELL?

check your power options to   never....and use ebuyer not dabs..and scan uk are magic..maybe the graphics card /pc is gettting hot?OK, cheers guys for the help you have given i will ring AMD or drop them an e-mail.. i better rap this thread up  or i will be always replying cheers again.You can post as many TIMES as you'd like..i have just re-installed XP as well as installed SP1 and went through the long pain in the *censored* process of phoning the code through becuase i have max'ed my installation attempts :/ that sux's, gonna try and run the games again.. will keep ya posted.right, ran benchmark from mad onion and it blanked screen and sound went off again.. so it can't be software related. i installed AMD 64 drivers and all the latest sound gfx drivers, as well as motherboard drivers. i am REALLY stuck for ideas :/Did you format your HARDDISK before reinstalling Windows XP?yeah completely un partitioned then re partition the drive full NTFS format and everythingcan you update us ...and tell us where you are now on this problem...saves the eyes...

I SHARE my computer with other users, and I WANT to disable the INTERNET access on their accounts on my computer to prevent them from viewing things they should not be looking at.  I am running Windows XP Home.  Please help me.   :-/You can configure the Windows XP firewall to block the Internet Connection.

Open Network Connections, right click on your Network card and head to the Advanced tab. Enable the Firewall from there and press the now unlocked "Configure" button to configure the firewall. However, I donot know if this can be done per account. You could turn it on when you are not using the computer and turn it off when you are.

I know that when I was in school certain students had access to certain things that OTHERS did not, and I thought that the internet was one of those though I could be wrong, not to mention the school was on a very large network.They could have been blocked by the use of a ROUTER.

Router

These usually offer options to block users from the Internet from certain times. They also offer additional protection if a firmware firewall is present.I am just talking about various user accounts on one computer running XP Home.  There isn't a router or anything like that.  I know you can set it up so that the other user accounts have access to somethings but not all of them.  I just do not want them to be able to access IE.You can download a password app. and set it to lock explorer so only you can use it (unless someone guesses the password), that way only you have explorer access and you can share if you want, just change the password after, although that may get tedious...Thanks I think I will try that.

I know about internet secuity but How hard is it to break into somebodys computer if they only have the windows sign on as a security device.

Can any one suggest others ways to secure your computer so that others can't get in unplug the cable from the modem/adsl router? when finsh with the net  the ulitmate solution ?disable all remote access?and things like norton updates m$oft updates kazza p2p window messenger  etc.. that also in  use...who owns your pc at the end of the day m$oft..you may find that hidden amongst the program files is one the tell m$oft everything?IYou mis understand me, I'm meaning getting into the computer via the keyboard.go in to the bios and set a supervisors password?or this >http://www.freewarehome.com/System_Utilities/Keyboard_Tools_t.html   or this >http://www.rixler.com/computer_lock_up.htmdo you mean in my user ACCOUNT menu?

I guess what i'm trying to say is If my laptop fell into enemy hands and i just had had an 1 administrator user could they access the top SECRET documents held on my hard drive  if your laptop fell into the russians hands a bios password would do...boot in up and go into the bios options?>http://www.inventio.co.uk/gettingintothebios.htmExcellent.....Home of Gibson Research Corporation

How Stuff WORKS - Internet Channel

How Stuff Works - Security Channel

I recommend you read the articles posted on the WEBSITE. Gibson Research Corportation offers security tests and more in depth information.These are GOOD links.

Something to keep me busy for a bit

CheersPower off, 100% secure.  till someone pinches your laptop /hard drive...thats the pitfall

I am curious as to what these errors mean:

• DRAM refresh failure
  
• Display/Retrace test failed
  
• DRAM refresh failure