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could someone please help me???  i have tried to answer an ad on craigslist, and i get the following
message in return.
the host 'smpt' could not be found.please VERIFY that you have entered the server correctly.
account; 'pop3', server 'smpt', protocol smpt, port25,SECURE ssl no, socket error11001, error
number  ox800cccod.
i am a COMPUTER illiterate, and have no IDEA what a lot of the terms are. if someone answers
this, i hope they can do it in plain layman's terms that i can understand. i need help.Sounds to me like the Lister on CraigsList has MOVED on...for whatever reason.i'd simply forget it and go on with life ....

I wasn't really sure where to post this, so I decided here works--

I started having this problem a few weeks ago, I'm not sure if there was a specific event that might have made it start... if there was anything, I don't remember.  I use a Dell XPS 13, with Windows Vista.

Basically, when I try to download anything at all-- it appears to download but I can't access the file, it simply does not exist on my computer. I've searched, done system-wide searches for a file I made, emailed to myself, deleted, and then tried to download from the attachment- nothing. These things I've downloaded show up in the Recent Items menu in the start menu, but if I click them there, I get a popup that says that Windows is searching for the file. They don't show up in the recent downloads folder.

This problem happens when I download from the internet, and it doesn't seem to matter what file type, or browser, or anything. It's the same whether is a link on a website or an attachment in an email. I've tried WORD documents, pictures, .wav files, a Dr. Scheme file (thats when I first noticed it)... in both Internet Explorer and Firefox. I've saved them to different locations- my desktop and specific folders, and they download, but then they're just not there. I can open a word document from an email attachment and then save, but I can't save to a location during the download itself with out the file subsequently disappearing from my hard drive before I can even open it. The only thing that has worked is if I download a file through Skype or AIM, etc, it downloads no problem. I can also transfer from a flashdrive with no issue.

I go to a specialized math and science high school, so I have legitimately computer geeky friends- they're stumped as WELL, and even my computer science teacher has never seen this before. One friend thinks it has to do with an internet setting not accepting any files, but doesn't know how I would fix it or anything.

Can anyone help me?? It's really inconvenient as I often need to receive files sent out by class partners or teachers. what happens when you right click a download in firefox and SELECT "Open Containing Folder"?It's completely grayed out, nothing happens if I click that or "open". Quote from: wolfsgurl on April 07, 2010, 03:15:06 PM

It's completely grayed out, nothing happens if I click that or "open".

Only possibilities I can think of at the moment would be either malware or a over-zealous Anti-virus.

Hi guys, I'm curious to know what everybody's opinions on Linux are.
1. Have you used it, how long or often?
2. Did you like it? How is it compared to Windows?
3. What distro(s) did you try, when did you try them?
4. Would you consider moving to Linux full time?

I would love to hear about your experience and what you think about Linux and why. =)My experience is like this: I first heard about Linux in March/April 2009. I always loved testing things, so in May I downloaded the Ubuntu 9.04 Live CD. I installed it in a VM and read through the book Ubuntu For Non-Geeks. I really liked what I experienced. After getting used to it, I loved it. It was stable, easy to use, had some cool features and was very fast. November 2009 I made the full switch to Linux, and i like it enough that I don't think I'll be going back to Windows anytime soon. I've also tried Mandriva.Also, do you think Linux market share will continue growing?As I recall, I download Ubuntu 6.04 a long time ago but really didn't do much with it at that time. I later installed Ubuntu 8.04LTS and then I spent more time getting familiar with it.  Later, I used 9.04 a bit, then 9.10, which I now have on a PC with Win 7 RC (yes, still have the Release Candidate) and have it installed two ways, being diual-boot with Win 7 and as a virtual machine using VMware Player.

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2. Did you like it? How is it compared to Windows?

4. Would you consider moving to Linux full time?

Also, do you think Linux market share will continue growing?

Yes, I like it.  But, there is a learning curve to endure.  And, I think it still needs to become more user-friendly if it's going to make significant inroads into Microsoft's territory.  Tasks such as installing applications,  hardware device drivers, and browser plug-ins such as Flash and Java are examples of what I'm talking about.  And, many Windows users are not going to want to delve into using Terminal and typing command lines to accompish certain things.  That, in my opinion, is a major deterent to Linux' likelihood of making significant inroads into Microsoft's territory.

I have to agree with soybean. Although it is free, support doesn't last for as long as some would like, and it just doesn't compare with windows in a user-friendly sense. Most people would rather take 10 clicks to change their settings for something stupid in the control panel than take 5 clicks and about 10 lines of strange code and such with a linux distro.

Not now; I still have Windows-based applications I want to use. 

They basically release a new version every 6 months.  If you were an IT manager in a large organization, would you want to deploy a new version of an OS every 6 months?  Even the LTS (Long Term Support) versions are only supported about 2 years on average, I believe.  Compare this to the longevity of Windows XP.  See what I mean?

There's still the thing with having to tinker with the terminal / Konsole / whatever you call that. Command prompt scripts, not very end user friendly, but if you'd like to write a script then that's good for you 

If those apps were available for Linux or you did not need them, do you think you would switch?

I found Ubuntu to be very user-friendly from the first time I booted the Live cd.

You make it sound so easy, but what did you do with it then?

There's still the thing with having to tinker with the terminal / Konsole / whatever you call that. Command prompt scripts, not very end user friendly

But, as soon as that new user want to install Flash Player or download some software they'd like to use, or install a hardware device that requires obtaining and installing a driver, they are likely experience some frustration and bewilderment.

They may also discover they simply can't find a driver for a printer or some other device. 

When I initially installed Ubuntu 9.04, the computer was using onboard video.  I installed a spare AGP video card (NVIDIA FX 5200), thinking of this as a minor video upgrade.....Oh, and I posted on a Ubuntu forum to ask for assistance but didn't get much help; they basically said the FX 5200 is a "legacy" card and is not supported.  Hmm, I can easily still get Windows drivers for it.
Also, Ubuntu 9.04 had no driver for my fairly new Brother printer, so I could not use it with Ubuntu.  With Ubuntu 9.10, I can install my printer.

they basically said the FX 5200 is a "legacy" card and is not supported.  Hmm, I can easily still get Windows drivers for it.

Were you using the drivers from Nvidia? The specs for that card state "Complete Linux Xfree86 drivers". That is probably why it did not work for you. Modern Ubuntu versions do not use Xfree86 (not sure if many distros do anymore), Ubuntu use X.org instead. I don't think Xfree86 and X.org are compatible. I have a PC with onboard from 2001 with only Xfree86 drivers, I can't get that card to work.

I could see switching in that case.

My daughter-in-law thinks her husband is looking at Russian GIRLS on the internet.  The HISTORY has all these Russian girls photos.  I don't KNOW for sure if these could come from spam OR does SOMEONE have to look them up in order for it to fall under "history!"They could appear from "popups", but not from spam.

I cannot get into my laptop because I do not remember my username and password.  Is there something I can do to get into the computer to change it.  Best Buy said they could do it, but only if it was purchased there, which it wasn't, so I am stuck WITHOUT my laptop.  Can someone help me?  thanksYou can CONTACT the manufacture. That have your personal DETAILS on file and they can help you after you give them your serial number and telephone number.How is it possible to forget both your username and password? Quote

Memory loss, also referred to as amnesia, is an ABNORMAL degree of forgetfulness and/or inability to recall past events. Depending on the cause, memory loss may have either a sudden or gradual onset, and memory loss may be permanent or temporary. Memory loss may be limited to the inability to recall recent events, events from the distant past, or a combination of both. Although the normal aging process can result in difficulty in learning and retaining new material, normal aging itself is not a cause of significant memory loss unless there is accompanying disease that is responsible for the memory loss.
http://www.medicinenet.com/memory_loss/symptoms.htm

i have a site on my desktop called "group recipes"  and i needed to reach their customer support for help with logging in.    i've been unable to reach them.    the site they give for help uses   [a-t]  instead of ""  and    [dot] instead of "."  so i can't copy and paste it to the e-mail address place.   when i emailed them the email postmaster said the address did not exist.     that's  my first problem.     

second problem.....when i typed "group recipes customer service"  into the google search,  i got sites for  "group" something,  for "recipes"something,   for "customer" something,  and for "service" something.    is there something... a symbol maybe... to type into the google place to confine the search to what i'm really looking for??

there probably IS no customer service.   still............ Quote from: phobarbenix on April 11, 2010, 03:37:40 PM

i have a site on my desktop called "group recipes"  and i needed to reach their customer support for help with logging in.    i've been unable to reach them.    the site they give for help uses   [a-t]  instead of ""  and    [dot] instead of "."  so i can't copy and paste it to the e-mail address place.   when i emailed them the email postmaster said the address did not exist.     that's  my first problem.     

i have a site on my desktop called "group recipes"  and i needed to reach their customer support for help with logging in.    i've been unable to reach them.    the site they give for help uses   [a-t]  instead of ""  and    [dot] instead of "."  so i can't copy and paste it to the e-mail address place.   when i emailed them the email postmaster said the address did not exist.     that's  my first problem.     

second problem.....when i typed "group recipes customer service"  into the google search,  i got sites for  "group" something,  for "recipes"something,   for "customer" something,  and for "service" something.    is there something... a symbol maybe... to type into the google place to confine the search to what i'm really looking for??

there probably IS no customer service.   still............

[email protected]

The GR Team is busy working on the brand new Group Recipes. Unfortunately for the time being, we can't respond to all email messages. So just HANG tight for a bit. We'll be ready for your suggestions and comments SOON enough.

If your content is being used without your permission, you can shoot us an email to group.recipes.dmca [a-t] gmail [d-o-t] com, and we'll get things taken care of for you.

Pretty straight forward. My vote goes to Ubuntu.  Rather than voting for my favorite...
I put in a vote for Mepis
Why? Because sit is the best and stands abouve the rest.
http://www.mepis.org/
If you don't  know about it, try it and see!
It is an eloquent work of both art and science.

But, as for me, I too often don't' go with the best. That's just me!I can't vote, since I haven't tried most of them.  I use Ubuntu, and I've looked a Kubuntu, which has more of the look and feel of Windows than Ubuntu.  I'd like to look at some other Linux Distros but may not get around to that for awhile.It doesn't matter if you haven't tried a whole bunch. Then just vote for your favorite from what you have tried.

I've only tried Ubuntu, Kubuntu (which I hate), Mandriva and Debian with no destop environment..Ubuntu, XUbuntu, Fedora, SLACKWARE, and Mint.

I've not used any of them for anything useful and really cannot think of a useful task I could perform with any of them. They simply don't fit my usage patterns. I find it odd that I already knew most of the more helpful basic linux commands, probably from reading, heh. Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 09, 2010, 11:05:45 AM

I've not used any of them for anything useful and really cannot think of a useful task I could perform with any of them.

It doesn't matter if you haven't tried a whole bunch. Then just vote for your favorite from what you have tried.

Really, not one useful task?  What about web browsing, email, PDF viewing, OpenOffice apps (word processor, spreadsheet, database, slide presentation), media/video playing, music playing, photo editing, basic HTML editing, etc.?  All these tasks can be done immediately with a new installation of Ubuntu, and probably most of the other Linux distros.

So using that as a "selling point" to Aunt Martha is rather silly.

windows softwares to be ported to windows?

If you already know what FRAGMENTATION is, and are already used to defragmenting your disk every month or so, here is the short version : Linux doesn't need defragmenting.

Now imagine your hard disk is a huge file cabinet, with millions of drawers (thanks to Roberto Di Cosmo for this comparison). Each drawer can only contain a fixed amount of data. Therefore, files that are larger than what such a drawer can contain need to be split up. Some files are so large that they need thousands of drawers. And of course, accessing these files is much easier when the drawers they occupy are close to one another in the file cabinet.

Now imagine you're the owner of this file cabinet, but you don't have time to take care of it, and you want to hire someone to take care of it for you. Two people come for the job, a woman and a man.

The man has the following strategy : he just empties the drawers when a file is removed, splits up any new file into smaller pieces the size of a drawer, and randomly stuffs each piece into the first available empty drawer. When you mention that this makes it rather difficult to find all the pieces of a particular file, the response is that a dozen boys must be hired every weekend to put the chest back in order.
The woman has a different technique : she keeps track, on a piece of paper, of contiguous empty drawers. When a new file arrives, she searches this list for a sufficiently long row of empty drawers, and this is where the file is placed. In this way, provided there is enough activity, the file cabinet is always tidy.
Without a doubt, you should hire the woman (you should have known it, women are much better organized ). Well, Windows uses the first method ; Linux uses the second one. The more you use Windows, the slower it is to access files ; the more you use Linux, the faster it is.

You probably won't need to optimize at all if you use Mac OS X. Here's why:
    * Hard disk capacity is generally much greater now than a few years ago. With more free space available, the file system doesn't need to fill up every "nook and cranny." Mac OS Extended formatting (HFS Plus) avoids reusing space from deleted files as much as possible, to avoid prematurely filling small areas of recently-freed space.
    * Mac OS X 10.2 and later includes delayed allocation for Mac OS X Extended-formatted volumes. This allows a number of small allocations to be combined into a single large allocation in one area of the disk.
    * Fragmentation was often caused by continually appending data to existing files, especially with resource forks. With faster hard drives and better caching, as well as the new application packaging format, many applications simply REWRITE the entire file each time. Mac OS X 10.3 Panther can also automatically defragment such slow-growing files. This process is sometimes known as "Hot-File-Adaptive-Clustering."
    * Aggressive read-ahead and write-behind caching means that minor fragmentation has less effect on perceived system performance.
For these reasons, there is little benefit to defragmenting.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1375

i had a thought, why are many people just asking for windows softwares to be ported to windows? It's not like linux does not have it's own collection of quality software though ....

And does MacOSX have that defragmentation issue that is in windows??

I am having some ISSUES with system.  I am trying to backup my QUICKEN data.  I can only GET the PROGRAM to backup and not the data HELP

I used Windows Movie maker for about 5 years to edit video and I think I need a stwitch to a NEW program It can be free or under $20. What is the best one.
If there are none, I will just use WMM.For under $20 you would be hard pushed to find anything decent...with decent video editing also REQUIRES a decent MACHINE to run the editor on...

You could try Wax,
http://www.debugmode.com/wax/
or...it is discontinued but if you could find your own free reg info there is FreeDV

Otherwise...JGI.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_editing_softwareThe ANSWER really depends on what you are going to do with the video.  If you are just doing home movies or Youtube stuff you don't need much horsepower.

If you are going to do professional things, the sky is the limit on cost.If you're using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you could try Windows Live Movie Maker.  See http://download.live.com/moviemakerI am just doing simple things like MAKING YouTube videos. I am not a professional
I will try Wax but it is a little hard but I will get used to it.I repeat: Quote from: soybean on April 12, 2010, 07:32:56 AM

If you're using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you could try Windows Live Movie Maker.  See http://download.live.com/moviemaker

Here are just two of many FREE high-quality desktop WALLPAPER sites.
http://picsdesktop.com/
http://the-page.com/

This next one has a list of wallpaper sites.
http://www.wallpapersdirectory.com/

Do you have a favorite?
My questions:
Why do these PEOPLE offer this free service?
Nothing is free - Right?
Who pays their BILLS?
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Who pays their bills?

Who pays their bills?

Anyone know where to GET an OPEN source disk editing utility, similar to Norton Disk Editor for DOS ?

I'm not having any PROBLEMS. 

I've been using Microsoft Disk Probe which is good and seems like a relatively simple program.  Just looking for bootable disc options..

gparted
knoppix 5.x with qtparted
Frenzy

etc
Quote from: mr-bisquit on April 11, 2010, 03:27:00 PM

gparted
knoppix 5.x with qtparted
Frenzy

etc

Hello
Is anyone cam suggest me to design a good and secure internet coffee?

• The clients or users have no permission to install/uninstall application.
• There are no net run applications.
• The clients must be secured again virus/Trojan/worms. Because any user come with USB STORAGE device and today all of threats come with USB storage device.
• Each clients have a drive for storage files and folders

alt + 130 on the keypad

Aren't Québécois keyboards compulsory in Canookistan?

ok, let's talk about main problem, i said in first post

Ok  , the computer was working fine yeasterday.. i woke up this morning and it WOULD not power on.. i held the power button and it would try to turn on power light come on while holding the button, fan ran slowly while holding.....

opened pc .. unplugged power supply, nothing diffrent....        took out the CMOS battery on the mother board .. put it back.. put in the power cord and and now all the fans are running .. power button light flashing...  didnt try to turn it on or off.. wont turn off..           Do you have a power board with surge protection?
Without it if you had a power surge, it may have burnt out your power supply and/or motherboard.

That normally what the flashing power light means - failure in power or motherboard.

If it's under warranty you might get it replaced or a new computer repaired for free if a manufacturing defect.

If you want to test to make sure it's not other things, remove the memory to just one stick, remove all devices attached INCLUDING the keyboard and mouse. It will beep at you since no keyboard, but if you get your screen back and it's up and running you know it's from another device or not getting enough power for all devices. Power hungry new graphic cards can drain all the power from the other devices, etc, and you might need a better Watt supply.ok so i got it running...      i took out three memory sticks and then replaced...  after i took out the third one and tried to power up it booted...  i turned it off and then powered back up and it came back on so... thank god...        if i have anymore PROBLEMS then ill be back..      Faulty/Fried Memory, lucky, easiler to replace and rather cheap to get these days. Glad you got it working.well i woke up this morning and it was doing the same thing...  i tried to take out more memory nothing so i put them back...        then i unhooked the yellow and black wire that connects the power supply to the motherboard and it powered up (also did that yeasterday)..  didnt boot to the monitor but powered up all the way.  then when i reconnected the wire its all sluggish and wont power up completely..   there is beeping like it should ..       Count the beeps and their LENGTHS (short or long) and check your motherboard manual for the beep code. This will locate the problem area for you.

So maybe it wasn't the memory but a faulty cable or something you moved around while checking. Make sure no cables are sitting on the fans, etc. They might be nicked or twisted causing a short.

Either that or the power supply is damaged like one of the rails and needs to be replaced. Unplug the computer and drain the power supply by holding the power on button then leave it for a while. Re-connect, turn on and check, if it works it might be the power supply rail.

Good luck again.
Just don't keep turning on and off over and over, you might do more damage to the components. LET it rest sometimes.

I'm planning on either purchasing a dedicated unRAID server from LimeTech or converting an existing tower to a dedicated unRAID machine.  The dedicated server would be built by LimeTech for $700 since building it myself would end up costing either on par or far more.  This would be one of the only rigs that wouldn't be featuring a POWER supply from PC Power & Cooling that I've owned.  Anyway, the idea is at the moment is strictly for data storage.  I would like to have a location where all security cameras, crashplan, backups, and media storage can be centrally located under the umbrella of security and data recoverability in the event of single drive failure.

I know there is a free max 3 drive version, but I'm looking for personal experience of others here.  Once I have had some experience of my own with it I plan on returning the favor on this thread.

I know unRAID runs on linux, but I'm UNSURE if the box running it is capable of running other APPS as well.  If so I would like to include setting up the box to run a firewall, spam assassin, and PERHAPS even zoneminder.  I have a separate box that is running most of those apps, but if the box running unRAID is to be kept online 24/7 then I would like it to be running those apps.

Thanks to anyone that has PIONEERED this or has personal experience to share about using unRAID.

I usually have a problem that I need help with when I log on here, but lately my pc's have been running smooth - also my job takes up ~ 14hrs a day so I don't have time to visit here like I use to. I just wanted to say "Hi"  to all you that have helped me so MUCH in the past. But someday soon I plan to build another system so don't anyone go to sleep - I'll likely need PLENTY of help... as usual LOL...
Hi back, what do you plan on building this time?I don't know yet. I haven't had a chance to do much research lately but so far I'm thinking a core i7 extreme cpu, don't know yet about the mboard, wd velociraptor drives and gtx480 video cards. I still have some research to do and a few hours of overtime to work  but I'd like get it up and running by summer.
Based on my experience I like Intel, WD, GeForce ect., but I was not happy with some issues concerning the Gigabyte motherboard I used on my LAST build. So, at this point I welcome any suggestions and direction.An ASUS board WOULD be a good 2nd choice...
I've not had any issues with any Gigabyte boards i've installed...probably 20 or so. Quote from: patio on APRIL 03, 2010, 12:45:38 PM

An ASUS board would be a good 2nd choice...

I've not had any issues with any Gigabyte boards i've installed...probably 20 or so.

Some web sites, like this one for example, seem to work normally.  Others, like Yahoo.com (email) refuse to load at all.   
I get a message
              The connection has timed out

                The server at www.yahoo.com is TAKING too long to respond.

                # The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
                moments.

                #   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
                      connection.

                 #   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
                     that Firefox is permitted to ACCESS the Web.

Other off-line computer functions seem normal.  Spybot doesn't find anything.  I've cleared the cache, run Ccleaner & defragged to no avail.  Same symptoms in IE & Mozilla.

Another forum suggested it might be an out-of-date Java or Adobe flash player.  I was able to reload that latest Java but Adobe is one of the sites that won't load.

I've searched these forums but haven't seen something similar.  If something like this has been addressed in the past I'd appreciate a point in that direction.

Thanks!

Windows 2000SP4
P4 1.66
256 K ram

Could be worth re-posting this in the malware section of the forum.  Actually this sounds more like a connection issue to me...
What type of connection is this ?
When's the last time you reset your router/modem ? ?

BTW you should consider adding some more RAM to that build...both you and your machine will be happier... Quote from: patio on April 04, 2010, 09:37:00 AM

Actually this sounds more like a connection issue to me...
What type of connection is this ?
When's the last time you reset your router/modem ? ?

BTW you should consider adding some more RAM to that build...both you and your machine will be happier...

I do some of my academic work with students via e-mail.  One of my students just sent me a WORD file.  I spent over an hour correcting and analyzing it CAREFULLY.  Throughout the process I had saved it a handful of times.  I was getting ready to attach the file and send it back when I realized that I can't locate the file anywhere.  Can someone please suggest a way that I could quickly retrieve the lost file?  Of course the original uncorrected version is still attached to my student's original e-mail in my inbox.  However, that one does me no good!  I am using Windows XP and Office Word 2003.  Thanks!Not to worry! Windows comes with a REALLY handy search feature! What you can do is this:

Open up My Computer. There should be a tab called Search (look for a magnifying glass). Click it.
Select the option regarding documents.
Scroll until you can find an option regarding date modified, created, etc. That's what you want.
Select your desired date (RANGE).
Click search.
Scan through the results until you find the document you need.  I really appreciate the assistance.  Unfortunately, I must have somehow managed to save it in it's original form because I can't find it at all.  Of course I was able to find a slew of others I had been working on RECENTLY. Quote from: hockeysticks on April 04, 2010, 09:24:40 PM

I really appreciate the assistance.  Unfortunately, I must have somehow managed to save it in it's original form because I can't find it at all.  Of course I was able to find a slew of others I had been working on recently.

My system reboots unexpectedly, and I believe this is due to overheating. I only have this problem in the spring and summer time when the area I keep my computer is anywhere between 70F and 100F+. I have a full tower with lots of open space on the inside as well as 5 fans (Haven't looked into if they have the best air flow setup or not). My problem is that the computer's cooling system is air and where my computer is located the air isn't anywhere close to cool. My question is if I should go ahead and upgrade my cooling system (Either air or liquid cooling) or if I could go out and buy a PORTABLE air conditioner and stick that sucker next to my computer and be done with it. Keeping budget in mind I've looked around and I think I can get a descent air conditioner for around 150$. Also I personally would just like to but an air conditioner and stick that sucker by my computer and be done with it, but if it could cause negative effects on my system I'd like to know. I'd be okay with INSTALLING a few more fans and looking up how to get the best air flow, but I'm not sure I could install a liquid cooling system my myself. That's all if you need any more information just ASK and I'll provide it. Thanks to anyone who can provide useful information. Sorry if I don't make since, what can you expect when I type this at 4 in the morning.  A small desk fan placed by the front is usually sufficient...
DLoad and install SpeedFan and report back with your temps.I already had Hardware sensors monitor so here the INFO I'm getting from that.

Mainboard - 34C
CPU1 - 21C
CPU2 - 25C
CPU0 Core - 34C

HDD TEMPERATURES: 28C, 29C, 32C, 28C

Graphics Adapter GPU - 77C (Shows up as Red)
Graphics Adapter Ambient - 50CDoesn't look like a heat issue to me....
How old and what make and wattage is your PSU ? ?The whole system is under 9 months old and I have a AZZA 1000WATT Power SupplyBump What are the temperature sensors showing while the system is under load?Not a PSU manufacturer...re-branded.
It's name doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

They use the budget ones when bundled in with a case. Quote from: patio on March 31, 2010, 08:52:23 AM

Not a PSU manufacturer...re-branded.
It's name doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

They use the budget ones when bundled in with a case.

The whole system is under 9 months old and I have a AZZA 1000WATT Power Supply

Hello guys.

Who GENERALLY shows the world cup (ie. bbc1  ,itv, sky,  or all three
And does sky show some games that bbc1 and itv will not show.

I am GETTING confused, do i have to subscribe to sky sports in case i miss some games that bbc1 and itv are not showing
I've just payed enough for a 50in LCD tv

I have charter cable internet and the MODEM will quit working .When I call their tech says SOMETHING on my computer is hitting the modem and it SHUTS down any IDEAS thanks
modem sorry
What do you mean by 'quit working'?And why is something 'hitting' your modem...tell them to STOP

I have a YouTube account for my website (pchardwaretutor) but I will start new websites which will need one new account per site and I ALSO want a personal account for other VIDEOS, but only manage one Google account (my eMail). What can I do? Should I UNLINK all the YouTube accounts from the Google account? Quote

Can I have multiple YouTube accounts to one Google account?

With the development of the technology, we have said goodbye to the days of using fax machines. However, with fax software and Internet fax, which one should we choose?
Can everybody join this discussion and share the knowledge about Fax Software and Internet fax..Okay, I will be the first one..
In my opinion, fax software is better.
For example, Joyfax Server. You can fax the documents in word, excel ,ppt and even pdf.
Although sometime you have to ask for some help from the support, they always can solve it. I just don't understand why so many people like that Internet fax.
What do you think of Internet fax and fax software? Quote

What do you think of Internet fax and fax software

What are we going to do? Hurt the hard drives feelings?

It was brought up in the TO-DO section that the "Computer viruses and spyware" section be renamed now that there is a "Virus and spyware removal" child board. Would like some additional feedback on what the community would like this changed to or any other ideas or other comments.

My THOUGHT is changing it to: Computer security and malware

How about just Computer Security? Quote from: Helpmeh on March 30, 2010, 08:28:33 PM

How about just Computer Security?

I`m running a duo-core computer and get Cinebench scores of:Open-GL:23.72 and CPU: 1.39.(My system-specs are listed in my profile).
I`m THINKING of buying ANOTHER computer because my D.A.W.and plug-ins OFTEN drive it to it`s limits.For musicproduction is this a good benchmark(Cinebench)? What are the scores of the top-systems now ? Must I buy Apple or a Windows based system?
IMPORTANT:If I invest the same amount of money a Apple costs in a windows based system which is better or better suited for "a D.A.W. running system"?
I KNOW it`s a lot to ask but any sensible answers are VERY welcome !!!

                                      THANKS;Eric.

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I wanted to get some advice from the experts... 

I have a Panasonic Let's note SERIES laptop.  It's just over 3 years OLD now.  Originally it had a Japanese operating system (Windows XP) as it was purchased in Japan.  I installed the ENGLISH Windows XP and changed it to an English system. 

I wanted to get a new battery for it as my current one only charges to a maximum of 80%.  It also discharges much more quickly than it did when it was newer.   New Panasonic replacement batteries for this model run about US$250 here in Japan.   However, I found some on Ebay and bought one in January for about US$70.  I got the battery Z(it came from China to Japan), but unfortunately, it also only charged to a max. of 80% and discharged quickly, just like the old one I have!  I contacted the seller and they said to send it back for a refund or another battery (which they promised to check before shipping).  I told them I would like another battery.

I went to the post office to send the battery back but Japan Post said that it was prohibited to send LITHIUM batteries in the mail from Japan.  Without any other option, I told them it was simply "COMPUTER hardware" and didn't specify what I was sending.  Anyway, a few weeks later and the battery still has not been received by the seller.  I sent it by airmail and the package can't be tracked without a tracking number.

So, I spent about US$70 on a battery that is lost in the mail (or being held by the Japanese authorities).  I could really use a new battery.  Any suggestions as to how I could get one without spending a fortune here?

Also, I would love to get a nice webcam for the same laptop.  Any suggestions?

I have an internet linux computer and a windows xp TOWER. I have them both hooked up to the same monitor. No switches or anything it's straight into the monitor. My question is; is my non-internet computer STILL secure? Or, is there a way for somebody to hack into it?How are they both hooked up to one monitor ? ? Quote from: patio on March 29, 2010, 04:29:48 PM

How are they both hooked up to one monitor ? ?

VGA and HDMI?

I'm wondering of the non-internet can be accessed by the net through the monitor

I RECORDED tv programs on my desktop.  They PLAY with no problem on it.  However, I copied them and MOVED to my laptop.  No program I select will play them on the laptop---VLC, WINDOWS media, etc.  Any ideas why this is happening?How did you copy/move them ? ?
You may have copied only the shortcut since they were Desktop items...

Last evening I came across a link that allowed me to check my PC for required updates.
A few programs did REQUIRE upgrading which I did. Now try as I might , I've been unable to find that link again. Would someone be kind enough to help?

ThanksWas this a program you installed or an online scan?  Does Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) sound FAMILIAR?Thks, soybean for replying.
It was an on line scan, but I was directed to that site by a link SOMEWHERE here in CH. I am and have been USING "Secunia" for sometime now but what I was looking for was different. As I'm sure you are aware" Secunia" shows program updates that are required to keep a PC safe. I was looking a site that simply tells me what programs on my PC has new updates available. I still haven't found that link but I did find another site. I'm now using "Update Checker"(which tells a few fibs) but seems to do the job.

Thanks again.Here is another one: http://www.smartestcomputing.us.com/index.php?showtopic=39579

Hope you have a Great One...
And many more !

Have a PINT on me...HAPPY Birthday!      This just made my DAY. 

Thanks!Happy Birthday!

birthdaycakeThanks. Happy birthday!

Hope you win lots of RACES. Quote from: rthompson80819 on March 25, 2010, 02:51:02 PM

Happy birthday!

Hope you win lots of races.

STF Racing - Irish F1 in Schools Competitors 2009/2010

With that sig I figured you were a part of the team.

Here's a flanger pedal for that guitar you got.

Well isn't someone very observative....

That's the word. Isn't that what I said?

Only if what you said is what you put AFTER you edited it.

Big THANKS to SNM and Slinky for the HELP EARLIER on the CHAT room...

It's legal to download, but not to distribute freely as you wish. However, most website's TOS notices state that users are not allowed to download content etc.

how can it be illegal to download from there?

An attempt to answer common myths
This article was originally composed in 1994. The latest revision was in October 2008.
1) "If it doesn't have a copyright notice, it's not copyrighted."
2) "If I don't charge for it, it's not a VIOLATION."
3) "If it's posted to Usenet it's in the public domain."
4) "My posting was just fair use!"
5) "If you don't defend your copyright you LOSE it." -- "Somebody has that name copyrighted!"

im sorry if there is already an answer for this question.
is there a program that let you uninstall several programs at the same time? if there is one please let me know. I have not used this but it looks LIKE it MIGHT be just what you need: Free Uninstaller.  It's the second program listed on Five Free Alternatives to Add or Remove Programs

I was upset last NIGHT and CHANGED the PASSWORD. I've FORGOTTEN it since then. How do I RECOVER it? I have a hp mini 110.
Thanks.http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0h&oq=forgot+admin&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS304US305&q=forgot+administrator+password

Hi,
  I have  a DELL XPS M1530 that is running Vista.It has worked without an issue until a day or so ago when I began seeing that the battery icon when moused over showed the message "plugged in, not charging" with the battery showing 75% charged.The computer runs FINE when plugged in but cannot CHARGE it.I have tried to remove and insert it back into the computer-without success. Any help that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.
Could be the laptop's internal charger or a bad battery.  No easy WAY to tell.  Both are expensive repairs.Thank you! My battery was the problem.

Can ANYONE tell me how i can take ring tones and PICTURES from 1 CELLPHONE and put them on a new cellphone. I have Verizon, or doesn't Verizon LET you do that. I am THINKING of getting an upgrade to a new Motorola cellphone, i have a current Motorola now.

When clicking a link WITHIN an e-mail until today I was always directed on to the web-site indicated.
Suddenly I'm now directed via word - which more OFTEN than not wont open the link
How can I prevent this and get back to the original link?Your post is a bit skimpy on info.  Are you using a webmail service for email or an email client (outlook Express, WINDOWS Mail, etc.) for email?  Are the links you mention links to websites?  I presume they are but just want to be clear on that point.  In other words, you're not confusing links to websites with attachments in your email?Apologies for the scant information
I use incredimail for e-mail.
These are definitely links to web-sites url file association fix: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htmAlan
 
Tried this and the outcome after restarting is still the same - I've also just noticed that some programmes such as FILEHIPPO update checker also try starting via wordWell, you can try restoring other file associations. But I'd SUGGEST you run a full scan with both your AV utility AND MalwareBytes. Let's make sure you didn't pick up some malware somewhere along the line.I'll try both of these to check and come back

Thanks again for the moment.

Looking for a QUICK answer, sorry, not for me but a friend of mine.
I've briefly seen their laptop which is a Compaq Presario V6000 widescreen. Above the screen there are two "mic" symbols where the sound comes out of. Also, there are two sockets at the front below the keyboard. One is for headphones and the other presumably for a "mic" input. The confusing THING is that it has the same symbol as for the OUTPUT speakers mentioned above!
So to use Skype, does this laptop have a built in microphone or not, or is a plug in one required?
I at LEAST know there is no built in webcam so with Skype in mind, what do you suggesy they should buy (and where does it plug in socket wise).
Thanks everyone
Based on specs I see http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/ho/WF06a/12139188-78299199-78308301-78308301-78308301-78867421.html, I believe it does not have a built-in mic.  So, a headset would be a nice addition for using Skype. 

I occasionally use Yahoo! Messenger's PC-to-phone calling feature and use one of these inexpensive headsets: Rosewill RH-001 3.5mm Circumaural MULTIMEDIA Stereo HeadsetThanks soybean, appreciate that.
I'll tell them to get the mic headset.
Regards

Hello I have a few problems one problem is more specific than the other but related to recovering data

#1 Im trying to recover my data on one of my hardrives but i reformmated one other time. what happened was I installed a much OLDER version of Windows XP with no SP update and my data for most of my hardrives like disappeared and my hardrives couldnt read more than about 150 gigs of total space (my space was about 250 for one partitition which was really a 500gb hd in other words i had two PARTITIONS) anyway I cant recover my data from any of thoes hds except for whats already on the hardrive.

#2 Im using a old IDE as my current C:\ Drive and Im trying to recover a few files that were stored in the my documents directory. problem is before I formatted the drive the file system was FAT32 and now I have NTFS on it. i scanned the HD with a FAT32 recover software and nothing came up. is it possible for me to recover the files even if i reformat it with the FAT32 File system again.

the data for all these was lost either october, november, or december

Help would be appricated
              - Thanks in advanceI simply do not understand how you can keep formatting drives and expect to be able to retrieve data from them...

Do you understand what formatting does ? ?yes i understand what formatting does it whipes all files data and the filesystem and then re writes an operating system with the file system that is used with that installation.

#1 I only reformatted one time with the one I am trying to recover from My Documents


#2 I havent reformatted my other drives its just that when I formmated the other drive it whiped my other drives apparently the Operating system was to old it couldnt read that big of a Hardrive so it decided to whipe the data and decrease the hardrive capacity.
That makes no sense...when you format it only affects the drive/partition you have selected...
It cannot touch another drive/partition...Period.

This is a case of operator error i'm afraid.i know it doesnt make any sense it shouldnt have effected my other drive or partitions i have on the hd's but that doesnt change the fact it did happen. The most logical answer I can see here is the OS couldnt handle that big enough HD Space.Nope...that's not it.So what you cant help me out here?  my data is gone for good I havent even reformatted 7 times which is the usual time the data whipes itself out. Quote from: dante10k on March 02, 2010, 04:04:01 PM

So what you cant help me out here?  my data is gone for good I havent even reformatted 7 times which is the usual time the data whipes itself out.

So what you cant help me out here?  my data is gone for good I havent even reformatted 7 times which is the usual time the data whipes itself out.

Oh, I'm sure the data is recoverable.

If you have a spare 1500$ for a forensics team.

Sometimes the downloadable HDD recovery programs can get certain recognizable file types back. The free ones usually have restrictions that limit the ability to recover catastrophic losses like this. They do invite you to pay for the full version if your case needs it.

hi all im new to this can any1 help
i got a new computer just before christmas and im having problems
my computer keeps crashing and a blank screen comes up in varias colours black blue red yellow ect  the only way i can SORT this is unplugging my pc then plugging it back in and then its fine for awhile then happens again.
it mainly happens when i watch films or play games and sometimes when im on the internet
i just dont KNOW what to do can any1 help

more about my pc its a
acer aspire ax1300
windows vista
amd athlon x2
3gb ddr2
320gb 8200 integrated nvidia geforce graficts

it can be fine for days then crashes several times a day
im not very good with computers and im just looking for some help Is it still under warranty?im not sure i got it from EBAY think ill have 2 get in touch with themSo, is it a brand new computer? it stated brand new and when i got it  it looked new Well, find out if it's still under warranty. If it is, you can return it. i will thxi just hoped it might be a simple fix but what do i know lolIt very well might be something simple, like a video driver issue or something similar. But if this is a brand new computer that is still under warranty the best thing to do would be to return it. If you are having issues with a new computer then that may just be the tip of the iceberg. Who knows what KIND of problems will arise later on.

I have been trying to register at a FORUM for legal advice. I first tried from my laptop on a broadband connection, now I tried again from my home computer DSL each time I get this message:
Our server has detected the presence of multiple IP connections from your machine, with one of the connections being an "Open Proxy" or blacklisted IP. Connections of this nature are often USED in order to abuse, spam or defraud. Our server has denied you any further access until both IP addresses can be resolved or the presence of the Open Proxy connection closed.

I registered at your site with no PROBLEM. I have a home network of several COMPUTERS verizon DSL with a static IP address. It also has a WIRED and wireless router. Is there something I can do to resolve this issue? Is it the security settings? Do I need to worry about the "Open Proxy"?
I wrote to the site the first time and told them I was using broadband, but received no replyWho else uses this machine ? ?my daughter mainly. Its in my home office. I've been out of town but I got the same message from my laptop. My husband just told me the firewall on this machine had been turned off and he turned it back on.

thank You for any assistanceSomeone is using and/or has recently setup a proxy service on that machine...

I have a cannon IP1000 PRINTER.  When i turn it on it GOES off immediately.    Well it cannot print as a result.  I removed the print head and turned in on. The printer remained on as it normally did. but without the printhead.  but I cannot print with it without a printhead and ink.  Can you tell me what to do?

EMAIL me at [email protected] as well as this forum

Thanks - Desperate

email addy removed to PREVENT SPAM...

I am attempting to get the updates for this but it dont seem like there are any aviable, other then doing it in the APP its self.  Any suggestions?It NEEDS to be updated whithin the PROGRAM...they are not DLoadable updates as they are with some security apps...ahhh....  I was looking on there an was hoping that they had.  Nope.
As a matter of fact i think each time you run it it automatically phones home to check for updates...
I could be wrong on this however...

Heck i was wrong TWICE last Month alone.i couldnt say, but I got the most recent of the app Quote from: patio on September 10, 2009, 11:01:16 AM

Heck i was wrong twice last Month alone.

Nope.
As a matter of fact i think each time you run it it automatically phones home to check for updates...
I could be wrong on this however...

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Croydon,London.

Dear Selected winner,
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a cash Prize of
753,437 Pound Sterling in cash from the British National Lottery Online Draw
held on the
25th of July, 2009 in United Kingdom.
We have been sending this notice to you but this is the last as we are about
distributing winnings to winners.
The draw was done electronically with several email addresses provided
to this office by Microsoft to enhance the utilization of the internet.

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information.

1.Name in full.
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3.Age.
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1.Name in full.
2.Address in full.
3.Age.
4.Occupation:
5.Phone No.
6.Winning Email Address
7.Country

Fake information, but make it SEEM real...and for kicks, send your friend's phone number.

helpmeh, noone like telemarketers 

A post to the sites concerned, ie my ISP, or what. I dunno! Thought l'd try here first as someone always gives me a sensible answer.
So, two different kinds of sites, hypothetically mininova (whereby people can upload and downloaders become seeds/peers) or rapidshare whereby people can download but it is by a direct link to the uploader.
Also, let's SAY that l have uploaded a home made movie (everyday life of home and garden) to each of these sites. I want my friends to be able to download it, but l also don't care who else downloads it (nothing to hide).
Now the same goes for myself. I can logon to any of these sites and download the latest blockbuster movie with total ease, which would of course be totally illegal to do, or l can download a movie that a friend has made and uploaded. It then gets a bit scary when you read about these people getting done for illegal downloads.
So how does anyone differentiate between what l am downloading, eg an illegal "blockbuster" or a valid download?
I have quite a few home movies (too large to just send) that l want my friends to be able to logon to a site and download without getting them into any trouble.
Would appreciate any comments.
Thank you
Well, if the videos are copyrighted then it is not legal to download/watch it.

The way I see it, when you buy a movie, you are getting a licence to view the video at home.

Your home made videos are uncopyrighted, and therefor, anyone can watch them legally. Quote

So how does anyone differentiate between what l am downloading, eg an illegal "blockbuster" or a valid download?

Well blow me down, a friends kids party illegal?
 

Whoops, sorry BC, brain and typing fingers not in sync!
Question answered.
What a great site this is. Throw in whatever question you may have, however stupid you may think it to be, and it will always get answered.
Thanks again HM and BC
Kind Regards
 

Is it legal to download a movie free of charge?

If you have some worries about the legality of downloading a movie free of charge, you may feel safer downloading movies that are considered public domain. This means that you are certainly not guilty of anything illegal if you download a classic movie free of charge. Some sites, however, do not ALLOW you to download a movie free of charge. Instead, you can just watch the movie free. You can watch the movie only when you are connected to the Internet.

Downloading a movie free of any charge is not strictly illegal. The film industry, however, is not pleased with the easy access to movies created by such downloading. The music industry has the same reaction to file sharing.

So how does anyone differentiate between what l am downloading, eg an illegal "blockbuster" or a valid download?

When I attempt to maximize the screen to VIEW a video on hulu or youtube I get a half gray/black screen.  You can hear the movie and click on the screen to stop/start it but it does not display it.  It will HOWEVER play netflixs movies at full screen which uses silverlight instead of flash.  This happens on all browsers I have tried.  I have updated my video card driver and run general updates.  I have also not changed resolutions. 

My computer is a toshiba satellite amd turion 64x2, 3gb, 32bit vista ult.

Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks,
Hyde



[attachment deleted by admin]Maybe update flash?Yeah did that also, thanks for the response  though.  My model number is A215-S6816, if that helps any.You may have to use lower resolution and color depth.
Also, you may have a hardware ACCELERATOR that does not work well with flash.
Disable the hardware declaration and see.
Thank you so much.  You were correct about that hardware accelerator;  I had to right click on the flash player and turn i off and it now works.  It is however of a much POORER QUALITY.  Anything you know to improve that?  Thanks again.Full screen is always lower quality because the pixels are just stretched.

I was HOPING to find updates for this LIKE the export an app since it dont like my ONE system that I am useing it with an is the primary system to which its going to be used.  Its a pent 4 2.8 ghz intel board on board sound an video.  My father had gotting them a long while ago, dont think he can recall since we havent used it in a GOOD while. 2+ years or so.

Wasnt sure where too put this cause it orginally worked.  I went too there site an got the driver for it an I think that we probably have a copy but it still wont play ANYTHING.  speakers work an I tried ear phones cant figure out why?  Its been like that for a good while, dell dimension 4100.any ideas at all?  Any at all its been well over a month.  If nothing else I suppose to contact them which I forget that I can possibly do Quote from: squall_01 on September 09, 2009, 01:44:18 PM

Any at all its been well over a month.  If nothing else I suppose to contact them which I forget that I can possibly do

I went too there site an got the driver for it an I think that we probably have a copy but it still wont play anything.

which is what I have done

And ? ?

Dell's are finicky about Drivers...you should be using ONLY Dell drivers if in fact that machine is a Dell...

It has not been a month since this topic was opened.  Put down the pipe and step away from it.

Hello, first post, new to the site, Just looking for a bit of help. I am a college student WHOSE 5.1 surround sound just went up. Well the course was sliced in half, my couch leg ( MADE of metal) when moved slide over it and sliced it in half. At first I got it back working with electrical tape, but as of recent that hasn't helped. i was told to solder it. So I just got a soldering iron, and it still doesn't work. It just seems that the thing isn't getting power. it is a logitech, I am sure they aren't that expensive any more... but when I got it it was fairly pricey, and if it still works why spend more money, I don't know i still have HOPES...but i am not sure if I am doing anything wrong? Any one who could help me I would highly appreciate.
Will Quote

Well the course was sliced in half

Which cord was sliced in half?