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Hi

Used computers for years but never altered things inside.
As more viruses ect are coming, what is the best way to PROTECT yourself.
run win XP Sp2, Norton AV, P4, Using IE7 now.

how to stop background progs running.

THanks Quote from: pohhop on July 18, 2008, 08:39:02 AM

how to stop background progs running.

Hello PEOPLES,
is there anyway I can get a DECENT laptop p3 or 4 for cheap? 100-150$

i need it to play runescape because my windows 98! computer is very laggy on the GAME, and it sucks really bad

anyways
email me at [emailprotected]

THX
Garrett!

email addy removed to prevent SPAM.I thought this kind of thing was against the RULES?
What is?posting email addressesOh. I don't think, it's against board rules, but it's definitely against poster's security (spam).That's why, we keep removing them.Quote from: Garrett on July 17, 2008, 01:36:10 PM

Hello peoples,
is there anyway I can get a decent laptop p3 or 4 for cheap? 100-150$
email addy removed to prevent SPAM.

hey I'm pretty NEW to this site, was WONDERING if its possible to see when a document/folder was VIEWED, like does it come up with how many times its been viewed and if so, when? Please reply I'm desperate as there is a very serious accusation going round at work against myself, I need EVIDENCE to prove my innocence before I lose my job.
is there any way? What operating system is it?

I dont think you can without software, but I'm not sure. You could maybe just go to "RECENT Documents"?well. assuming it's windows, and maybe a relatively up to date version, here's what to do.

right click file / document > properties > check the accessed time.

this only displays the last accessed time, and not previous access times.

How do I know if my computer has a multiple CORE processor or not? Since I have a 2002 Dell Dimension 4500, I will assume that it does not have the Intel Core 2.

In fact I think it is a Pentium 4 chip if that makes any sense. Is there any way to speed up the boot time on these older computers? press windows key and pause/break button at the same timeSir, I can see the pause/break key but where is the "Windows" key located?

Also what will this do for me or show me? kinda funny its the key next to ALT says start
it shows BASIC info about ur computer
like ram model processor that fun stuff It will show you if you have a single core or dual core processor, like you had asked.Quote from: Mr. Detail on May 12, 2009, 12:05:03 PM

In fact I think it is a Pentium 4 chip if that makes any sense. Is there any way to speed up the boot time on these older computers?

Hi all
if you can fix this, you are GOOD. a lot of forums and computer shop people don't know what's wrong, but maybe you can help!

system: Windows XP 32-bit Pro (all updates till december 2008) (and dual boot with openSuse 11.0)
HDD: 320GB S-ATA samsung spinpoint
CPU: AMD Athlon x64 5200+
mobo: ASUS M2N (standard)
GPU: nvidia geforce 8500 GT
mem: 2+1 GB Apacer CL.5 DDR2 RAM

problem:[/b]
when using windows, my pc often freezes and requires reboot. It's very weird though: when a browser window is active, things like javascript countdown timers KEEP GOING and when i minimize an application, it WORKS or when i single click on a desktop icon it TURNS BLUE but when i try to open anything, click anything, maximize any window or do anything else, i get an hourglass mouse pointer and from that moment on i can do NOTHING but move my mouse. my pc is STUCK and i have to reboot.

That's not so bad when it happens once in a month, but this happens every day a few times now, somtimes even when only botting windows! (hangs during load screen. the progress bar keeps going but no progress is made).
another weird thing is that my little red light on my case that starts burning/flickering when you pc is 'working hard' goes completely black. normally it flickers at least every 2 or 3 seconds when my pc is idle, to burning for whole seconds when loading a big program. when my pc crashes in it's weird way, the light won't go on anymore.

Some people said it has to do something with my RAM. they told me to unplug the socket, press power button a few times, then replug the socket and boot. that worked the first TIME! i was able to continue for a few months, then BAM it hit me again. they then told me to also remove my RAM during the mentioned process, and that worked too, but again, after a month, it happened AGAIN. sad thing is, NOTHING works anymore, wether i remove the RAM or not.

Another strange thing: THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ON LINUX! i have opensuse 11.0 and it never had any problems with it! so i thought "oh well a bad windows install" but NO: i installed 3 or 4 different xp versions now and none worked all gave me the same crash in the end.

FAILED solutions:
-memtest86+ to check RAM
-remove a RAM unit (i have 2 so i removed 1 and tested the other and vice versa, didnt make any difference)
-HDD check
-unplug socket and press power button etc.
-flash BIOS
-reïnstall windows
-reformat HDD
-update drivers
-... maybe some more i can't remember right now

PLEASE if you are able to help, do it, because i need it badly school year's end is near and if i don't have my pc available for my final tests... >.>

THANK YOU

Joris
Windows uses RAM differently from Linux, so I don't believe you have completely eliminated RAM issues. Is trying some other brand RAM an option?
Quote from: Dias de verano on May 10, 2009, 01:05:10 PM

Windows uses RAM differently from Linux, so I don't believe you have completely eliminated RAM issues. Is trying some other brand RAM an option?

Just noticed you've got 32 bit Windows on 64 bit hardware. Hardware driver issues could be a factor.

1. wouldn't driver issues cause constant trouble? (my system used to work fine for periods of like 3 months+)
2. im 99% sure my chipset driver cd includes 32-bit versions... or doesn't that matter?

I arranged some DDR2 units with a friend. if they work for a week (or 2 if he can miss them) i will post here, if not im gonna be here sooner, and try to find out more about driver issues.

thanks for your devotion

I'm not sure, but when I put "works fine in Linux, but windows crashes" into Google, I came across a thread where the Windows was 32 bit on 64 bit hardware, and I think there was a driver implicated.

what exactly do you mean by implicated?

Check the manual for your MB and get approved RAM for it.

Sometimes the 64 bit boards crash for no reason when using RAM that has not been approved for the MB

and: my brand of RAM (Apacer) is not in the qualified vendors list, but that shouldn't always cause trouble, should it...

Not always, but it is quite possible, and if it does, you only have yourself to blame. I found this out the hard way with a Shuttle barebones kit: Those lists exist for a reason.

Hi:

I have a Dell, Windows XP, 2002, Service Pack 2. I had my computer professionally cleaned, increased memory, and got a new virus program (Avast). Now, every time I shut down, Windows informs me I have an update. This has happened dozens and dozens of times: is it a problem? Will it ever END? Thanks.

No,

This is not a problem. But, this does take some space on your hard drive. If you find this annoying, go to START > CONTROL PANEL > CLASSIC VIEW > SECURITY CENTER > CLICK WINDOWS UPDATE AND TURN IT TO 'OFF'.

That will stop that,

Miles M. Go to windows update and get all of the UPDATES that are available for your computer.

Click Start then choose All Programs, then select Windows Update. It will scan your computer and list all available updates. Install all of them. then restart and go BACK to windows update. You will have to resart a few times. Just keep going back until it stops finding updates for your computer. This will probably take a few hours.

After you have done this, you will receive updates only once or TWICE a month.
Good luck!Quote

CLICK WINDOWS UPDATE AND TURN IT TO 'OFF'

I have had some PROBLEMS recently trying to reinstall windows xp. I want to reinstall my operating system and start from SCRATCH but my system completely turns off when I try.
I have the original OS disc that came with my computer and the product key as well.

Here is what happens:
1- turn on the comp with the CD in the drive
2- A series of blue screens pop up and the disc is spinning
3- it asks me if I want to repair or & press R or (start new) press ESC.
4- I press Esc. and it asks about partitioning the drive and somewhere around this point or the next step the machine just shuts off

It is not over heating it just happens at this spot all the time - if I don't try and reinstall it just keeps running so like I said it is not an overheating issue.

How can I get past & through this to reinstall my windows xp

Please help
SerenityGently clean that CD with a lint free cloth...
If it still does this you may have to run chkdsk /r on that hard drive.
This can be done by loading the Recovery Console from the XP CD...I tried the lint free cloth - didn't work-

Would it MAKE a difference if I try and install in safe mode? the whole reason I'm doing this is due to a recent virus I can't get rid of

How do I LOAD the Recovery Console from the XP?i dont think a regular virus could infect your pc that hard it screws fresh installs, but if i were you i would first do a low-level format with Hirens BootCD http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd

wait - before you try low-level (it takes long) try a regular one first. make a clean format before you choose to delete and reinstall windows.

if this fails, try ANOTHER install cd of any OS and see if it works.

My computer will not open attachments. When I click to open an attachment out of my EMAIL (yahoo mail) or any downloads from the internet it goes through the motions ASKING me if I would like to open or save the file. When I click either one it looks as if it is GOING to open/save but then does nothing. I have checked the internet options on my computer and it is enabled to download files. Any suggestions?What operating system are you RUNNING? Do you have a firewall installed? If there is a firewall, it could be that your firewall is blocking the actual download of documents. If it turns out to be your firewall is the culprit, you may have to change your settings or add certain sites as "OKAY" so your firewall allows these documents to come thru.

i was trying to make some security policies on my home vista64 sp1 laptop, COULD do the templates but now that im trying to implement them in the security configuration, when i try to open the templates will close the only show the PATH in the right pane in plane fonts without being able to click on it or ANYTHING, no icons in tat pane or anything else clickable.
how do i solve this problem?

this is wat i do:
right click security configuration in MMC
clik open database
in "open database" window, type anything and click open
"import template" window OPENS, i select template and clic open
"import template" window closes and in mmc middle pane the path of the template appears in plain text

Good Day to all,

I would like to ask if someone know how to install an operating system through networking. I'm a student in PHILIPPINES and my teacher ask me to search for a topic on how to install an os USING only network connection. From server to a pc with a blank hard disk..

Pls help.Wow great your a filipino too. Well, i haven't seen an OS being installed through a network since all the time we use bootable CD my friend. But is it possible?If s/he's asking because s/he doesn't have any optical drives on the machine, it would be easier and cheaper to simply buy a new internal (or external if supported by BIOS) optical DRIVE. Would save a TON of time, and you would have the thing for future use.He is searching for a TOPIC.http://www.itpro.co.uk/88300/setting-up-an-unattended-network-windows-xp-install

Hello
I just INSTALLED a Windows XP SP3 successfully.
When I right CLICK on a disk drive and select properties I get a window with some tabs on top. On this computer, the Security tab is missing compared to other computers I have with the same operating system. This security tab is where individual permissions can be set.

How do I restore this feature?
Thanks Go Control Panel/Folder OPTIONS;
click 'View' tab;
scroll down and uncheck 'Use simple file sharing (Recommended)' option.Try this http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm

Good luckUnchecking the 'Use simple file sharing (Recommended)' option WORKED great.
Thank you very much.

I am running Win XP PRO and I have Win Screen Saver turned off.

But every now and then when I go away from my Desktop and come back my Monitor is Black and the Win Xp Logo is Floating around it.
Then if I hit a Key on the Keyboard or move the Mouse the Screen goes back to the Lagon Screen and I have to Login again.

What is this and how do I make it stop?
ThanksRight Click the Desktop and go to Properties.
Hit the Screensaver tab and change the screensaver to NONE.
Also, uncheck the checkbox under it.Also check your computers power saving settings. Some times your computer will go in to a 'lock computer' mode if you leave it alone for a while. This just shuts off the screen and powers down non essential systems but also takes you to the log in screen.If it's doing this then you have a screensaver enabled....Yes you are right my Limited account had Screen Saver turned on but my account had it turned of.
So I turned both off and it is ok thanks.OK I turned off Screen Saver in my ADMIN and Limited accounts and it was working and not going on.

But a fue days after I walked away from the computer and cam back and the win xp logo was onscreen floating aroung again.

I whent into both accounts and the Screen Saver is Turned off.

What is going on??I'm just having a guess mate but this no longer sounds LIKE a screen saver. It sounds more like your PC is going into an energy saving mode... Have you checked your energy saving settings?Quote from: Mulreay on May 03, 2009, 04:30:50 PM

I'm just having a guess mate but this no longer sounds like a screen saver. It sounds more like your PC is going into an energy saving mode... Have you checked your energy saving settings?

Midnight

Close IE.
Go START>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools, and CLICK on Internet Explorer (no add-ons). Same problem?YES, I have the same problem after doing that.In IE, go Tools>Internet Options>Advanced tab, click on "Reset" button.
Restart computer.I tried that as well and its still doing it.

Hi Guys,
I've got a Dell LATITUDE D830 laptop that has a built in (officially UNDISCLOSED) microphone that I want to be able to enable or disable with an icon to a simple batch file. Right now the only way to disable it is by GOING into the BIOS or going in the Device Manager and disable it there.

I only need it when I want to use Skype, otherwise I want to turn it off i.e. disable it.

Can someone tell me how can you enable or disable a device from the command line?

Geza
Double Clicking the speaker icon in the SYSTEM tray and muting the microphone is not good enough?
Why on earth would you need to disable the microphone?

By disabling it in the BIOS, you are completely removing the microphone from the start-up procedure. You cannot do this 'on the fly' within Windows.From what my laptop does... I have two microphones one next to the keyboard and one next to my ear where I have pushed the Mic extension back too. There only activated if I tell them to be. I don't think you can de-activate something that is not switched on? Do you think someone is listening in on your conversations?

Hi, I'm trying to fix up an older Intel Pentium lll COMPUTER for my BROTHER. It's running XP Home. I transferred a bunch of MP3's along with some home movies and some PowerPoint slide shows. Some of the MP3's, movies and most of the slide shows have the SOUND playing very fast. I've checked the speed on WMP and it's set to normal. It will play any CD at normal speed. I checked the Device Manager and EVERYTHING looks good there. The sound card is Creative PCI and I'm in the process of downloading the newest drivers. At first I thought that the files were being corrupted when I transferred them with my memory stick so I burned them all to a data disc and transferred them that way with no improvement. The strange thing is that when I play the files from the disk or the stick they also play fast but when I play them back on my PC they play at normal speed. Does anyone have any idea what's causing this? Don't know whether this will help you out, but it's worth a look

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/howto/PlayFaster_how_to.aspxThanks, Karnac but that doesn't work for me. I can slow it down but the voice is too high for Alan Jackson. I have to think there's something wrong with the sound card. I downloaded the latest version of drivers and I'll give that a try. If that doesn't work, I'll borrow another sound card and try that.Try this...
1. In Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices.

2. On the Volume tab, in the Speaker settings area, click the Advanced button.

3. In the Advanced Audio Properties dialog box, click the Performance tab, and then adjust the Hardware acceleration slider control to adjust the CLOCK timing for your sound card. Thanks, Mulreay but this doesn't have any effect on the way it plays. I re-seated the sound card but no change. I'm really starting to suspect the sound card because the sound is really noisy and I don't remember it being like that when I first worked on this computer. Is it possible that the sound card is not compatible with Windows XP?Maybe pull the sound card and see if the onboard sound does the same.Yeah Karnac may be worth using the onboard sound just to test...Well, I changed the sound card and everything plays at normal speed. ThanksGood to hear mate.

my laptop SCREEN as moved on its side the whole screen is on its side i dont know how to get it back to the right place help me please im getting NECK strain Press CTRL + ALT + Up arrow.

(I think it's the Up arrow. Otherwise, try the Down Arrow)Press ALT+the up arrow...if that doesn't work, press CTRL+ALT+the up arrow...thanks a MILLION whoever posted that advice i do not have a clue with computers i can just about LOG in and pick my emails up i cant thankyou enough yvette99Good job. Stop by any time if you have any more questions.

I am working on a Dell (yuk) Dimension 2400. Here is some info.
BIOS, as BEST I can tell from the CHIP and Setup. SST 49LF004B (from chip) Ver. A05 (from setup.)
MOBO Intel D865gbf, or Foxconn LS-36, can't get part number from Dell (imagine that)
Chipset 845GV
CPU Celeron 2.4 Ghz

Basically, all I did was put the HDD and CD/DVD recorders from a Dimension 4600 in place of the existing hardware. It took a few tries with the BIOS to get it to boot, but it booted and was working well.

Then my sis decided she wanted XP PRO instead of the XP Media Center. So I wiped the HDD with killdisk. And from there it all went South.

When I try to install XP PRO I get Quote

Diskette drive 0 seek failure

=======TRAP 0000000D - General Protection FAULT=======

errcode=2BD0 NoCy
NoZr IntDis Down TrapDis.

okay youd's said a while ago that I can use a differnt xp disk for my gamer and it work the same. Thing is that I am not getting were you have to put the key in. Sould I end up CALLING them and try it that WAY? LOST!!!In your next reply, type slower.I do say youd's at times okay. But at any rate you all said that it would work as long as I used the key that came with the other one. The ones I have both came from Dell not sure if that makes a huge differnce.I am unable to understand what you are asking, nor am I able to figure out what "youd's" is, so I'll just make up a reply.

If you have lost your Windows XP CD, you can borrow a new one (i.e. from a friend). w/e I have one. The thing is that the one I had for my gaming is scrathed from what I know. It wont copy certain files and the other two are professional and when I run the install it DOESNT ask for the key. Do you want me to explain with more detail?It doesn't ask for a key? Maybe because it's a pirated copy?
After all, your title does say: Installing xp not orginal diskcauses its not the orginal to this machine. Its probably cause it came with a dell. If it's the Windows XP CD (with the MICROSOFT holograms all over it) it will work for any machine.It was, but SINCE then I had to use ones by dell figured that they wouldnt work then. I didnt want to do this when I last made the post. I have to get a new copy, aside from then having two keys that I can then use on differnt machines.If it's a Dell CD, and the name DELL is on the CD, it won't work.Squall_01, We can't help you if can't explain the problem.
Please take 5 or 10 minutes to explain to us in detail what the problem is.Is anybody else finding this thread a little disturbing? After so many comments nobody is any the wiser to what the problem actually is.youd's means , you people had ( said ) or you ones had ( said ) and add an s for pluralI think for the future we should just say 'you people had' etc etc. Oh by the way etc means et cetera.one knows , at my age i should

Turned on computer-went to the screen that GIVES you the option to boot in safe mode - or last known .....(gives you 4 options) does the countdown to start in normal mode and then goes to black screen with white mouse icon only. Tried all the other options-Safe Mode etc. with no success. Have all the disks -M/S Windows xp Home OEM- Microsoft Works Suite 2004 OEM Norton Antivirus. My son was the last person to turn computer off the NIGHT before-he plays alot of games etc. Do not really know where to go from here-hopefully do not want to loose everything-Computer is Intel Pentium 4 630-3.00 Ghz - have a whole list of products on receipt when computer purchased-can provide more if requested. Maybe computer not turned off properly-or something downloaded that shouldn't have been ? Appreciate any suggestions. 1. If you have Windows CD, follow the steps from here: http://icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp

2. If you don't have Windows CD...
Download Windows Recovery Console: http://www.thecomputerparamedic.com/files/rc.iso
Download, and install free Imgburn: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download
Using Imgburn, burn rc.iso to a CD.
Boot to the CD...let it finish loading.
When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, PRESS R to start the Recovery Console.
Then, follow the steps from here: http://icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp, starting below this picture on page 1:
hi Broni - firstly thank you for your help - i am a total beginner -thank you
I am going well with your instructions (i do have my own cd) and now I am at the end bit where I have to decide if my CPU features Intel XD or AMD's NX (need to include NOEXECUTE if it does) I have been searching the web to try to find out if I do. I have a Intel Pentium 4 630 -3.00 Ghz [800FSB/LGA775/2MB Cache) Have you got any ideas how I can be sure ? I cant access any information on the computer as I cant boot it up. I dont really want to continue and just guess that I dont have these features.
Thanks Broni. SORRY I am a pain. DEB GYour CPU is an Intel. It is not an AMD. Quote

need to include NOEXECUTE if it does

I lost my Adobe Flash Player and have spent 3 hours
with Adobe SUPPORT and did everything they suggested.
I used their uninstall program, rebooted, re-installed and
nothing happened. Exept now I'm being asked constantly
whether I want ActiveX or not!

LAST week I messed with the security controlls. I've gone
back and reset everything to default.

I just can't load Flash Player! I need it badly. I'm a professional
gambler and I can't get into my casino's.

I'll pay anyone's PayPal $25 today if they'll get this straightened
out for me! I'll even spend HIGHER if they can help immediately!

Pennie, try a system restore point earlier than when you "messed with the security controls"....see if you can roll things back.

Or

Try download Flash player from here ....

http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/win/install_flash_player_10_active_x.exe

and put it on a USB stick and transfer it to your computer. Then again the link MIGHT just do it for you.

is there anyways to get new icons for your desktop? Explain, and What INFORMATION should I add when submitting a question?HEY, you took it off your sig

Smitty, you can change icons of Folders if you right click them, go to Properties, go to the customize tab and click Change Icon.Quote from: smitty10492 on JUNE 02, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

is there anyways to get new icons for your desktop?

Can any ONE tell me what does the error-message mean : Cannot create
or replace xxxx: the directory or file cannot be created.

I tried putting the pendrive in another USB port and it is the same result.
However, there is no problem of moving the same file/folder with another
pendrive in the same port.

Have opened the Device Manager and checked on the properties of
this pendrive. It SAYS :This device is working properly. This apply to all the
other USB lines (Root Hub, etc).

I am using Win XP SP3.Is there anything currently on the pendrive you're trying to copy to?Some USB drives have the option to write protect the contents via a tab or button on the drive kind of like floppy DISCS used to. What is the brand/model of the USB drive?Also the usb stick may be fullThe pendrive is Toshiba 2GB and only half full. I can move file/folder from
said pendrive to H/disk but not the reverse. How big is the file you're trying to move to the pendrive?Was the file DLoaded from the web and/or created on another operating system ? ?Good point, patio...We'll get to the bottom of this....PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

Since I can move stuff out of the pendrive, I did that and then reformat it.
Now I can transfer file/folder from H/disk to pendrive and vice versa.

However, I still cannot understand what triggers the pendrive to set up
the transfer-blockage.

Has any one experienced this weird thing before?

Many thanks, guys.It can be any number of things from being unplugged prematurely; static; malware etc...It can even be the security software that comes with some of the pen drives. My SanDisk came with software that allows me to set the thing to be read only unless I open the software and enter a PASSWORD. Someone might have played a prank on you and done something like that.

I accidentally changed some AVI files to J.PEGs. They won't play now. An error message comes up to say the Codec is not recognised. Is there any way of reversing the files to AVIS? Quote

I accidentally changed some AVI files to J.PEGs.

The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file." Is the situation reversible?

hi! FIRST time and GOT a little knowledge about computer. The booting sequence cannot finish and just freeze and an error COMES up "Error -- can't write ESCD. Invalid system disk Replace the disk, and then press any key."
Can anyone help me with my problem? I am using my cousin PC. HOPING that there is somebody who will help me.


btw, i have remove the HDD and put it in a workable system unit of my cousin and it function very well.
If you have Asus motherboard, you may WANT to read here: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/t1006797856

for about 3 going on 4 hours?

I'm updating my Windows XP COMPUTER, and the Windows XP Service PACK 2 Setup Wizard is going on for many hours.

Is that okay?

It seems to be stuck on performing cleanup, but it seems as if this performing cleanup is the LAST step because it says finishing installation.

I MIGHT just let it run through the night if I have to. Just wondering is this okay/normal for it to go this long.

Also, if I have to cancel the update, is it possible that it would affect my computer in a horrible way? MEANING, would my computer still be able to start up?

I created a system restore point just in case the update doesn't work out in my favor [ ] and I also saw that a checkpoint of the update said creating a restore point so I have two now.

I'd leave it alone overnight.
It doesn't sound normal, but at this point, IMHO, the best option is to wait.Alright, so I let the scan run, and in the end, it said that the update has encountered a problem. I ran an error report and tried to see if they had a way to fix the problem, but unfortunately they did not.

I'm unsure if this incomplete scan has damaged my computer. There isn't any obvious, above the surface signs, but is there a way that I can check further in my computer to make sure it isn't damaged?

Also, I took screen shots just incase you need them SHOWING that the update could not be installed. If it didn't install, it reversed all changes, so no harm done.
As to for why?

Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Post HijackTHis log.

I've had a Linksys router for several years with no problem and I really like it. It's a wireless G router. My notebook computer uses a wireless card to connect to the internet via the router. I knew little about this stuff and my husband didn't either. He bought the wireless card and router the guy at the store RECOMMENDED and it turned out the wireless card was wireless B but it was compatible with the router and I never had a problem with it for several years until recently when I noticed it started dropping the connection and I figured it must need replacing. I looked up some info on the wireless routers and cards and thought I might get a wireless G card since the router is wireless G and I read that's better if they're both the same and you'd get a faster connection. Well apparently not so. In the past I didn't know about the encryption, even though the router supports that, and so I had no WEP or WPA set up on my connection. The new wireless G card supports WPA so I set that up with the router and I switched the channel to channel 8 for broadcasting since I read it's better to not be on the common channel 6 if there are a LOT of people in your area on that channel, because then you'd get a slower connection. Well I guess not a lot of people know about wireless security since all the neighbors around here are still broadcasting SSID and everyone's on channel 6 so that why I switched. I don't know if the new card is just a crappy card or what but I've never had more internet connection issues than I've had lately. It's a linksys brand card as well and is a wireless G card with "speed booster" but I swear my computer is actually running slower with this new card for some reason and the connection drops seemingly every other minute and pauses for about a minute and that cases the browser window to free too (not the computer just the browser window) for the same duration. It's completely frustrating. Everything I read on the wireless SAID wireless G is faster than B and that it was better to be on another channel because a lot of neighborhood traffic on the same channel would cause you to get a slow connection. I had no compatibility problems with my other card (also linksys brand) so I can't understand why this new card causes the computer to be slow now and seems to conflict with my browser. It also does not re-connect if the computer was on standby and I want to use the computer again. My old card would always automatically reconnect but this new card doesn't. I have to select to unplug the card and then take the card out of the slot and push it back in. Sometimes it will reconnect when I do that. Most times it will just instantly freeze the computer and I'll have to restart. So is this just a really sucky card or does setting up wireless security or changing the signal broadcast channel somehow cause a slower connection?

it would help if u gave a little more info:
what type of laptop (brand Dell, Acer ?), OS u r running
make sure your LT has or does not have a built in wireless.Oops! sorry. It's a Dell Inspirion 4150 laptop and running Windows 2000 ProQuote from: haus_kat on June 01, 2008, 02:34:13 PM

Oops! sorry. It's a Dell Inspirion 4150 laptop and running Windows 2000 Pro

Quote from: haus_kat on June 01, 2008, 02:34:13 PM

Oops! sorry. It's a Dell Inspirion 4150 laptop and running Windows 2000 Pro

Windows 2000 does not have the better networking facilities that Windows XP has. If your laptop can support it i would suggest uprading your windows version

It's me again. One of my friends called to INFORM me that she has no sound on her computer. Apparently, her boyfriend installed or had someone install and new HDD and a new video card. I had to help her load the drivers for her new video card in order to make it work properly. I did a quick check in device MANAGER and found her sound,video and game controllers were all TAGGED with a yellow ?. Her sound is on-board and not a separate card. What are we looking at here? New drivers. She's SUPPOSED to call me back and I'll get her to check if her Windows audio is enabled and set to automatic.It appears she NEEDS new drivers for her onboard sound.

They can be found at the computer manufacturer's website.

What's the make and model?I won't know her make & model until I get a chance to visit again. I found something called Vinyl Audio on Google. It seems to be the ultimate in drivers for audio. Does anyone know anything about this?You're better off to install the drivers that were specifically written for her motherboard. The video card should have come with a driver CD. If the board has onboard video make sure you go into CMOS and disable it first.if you dont have a driver cd loom on the manafacturers websiteDownloaded the drivers and sound is back.
ThanksGlad you got it working, SuperDave...It's tougher when other people are doing other things to the computer.

I can't open my internet opyions in internet explorer under tools

It's gone
same when I go to tools and manage add on;s Nothing happens

i am trying to RECORD a piece of music i composed using Guitar Pro, a music program that allows you to create a tableture and play what you make using a real sound engine.
normally it would have the clearest quality being recorded, but for some reason, it now mostly records white noise. if i listen hard ENOUGH i can hear what i wanted to record.

ok this is what i have done to try and solve this, i turned off the MICROPHONE volume in the Volume controls, and put on Mic Boost and BASS Boost options in the microphone advanced. the thing i want to record is a little clearer, but there still is a lot of white noise.

any suggestions?I'm a bit confused here. You're trying to record something you created in Guitar Pro. What are you using to record that piece?either SOUNDMAX Digital Audio, or the Primary Sound Capture Device.

Guitar Pro has an Export tab. you can export what you make to a .WAVE file. but you need one of the two above to record it.

I was WANDERING around the net the other day and I came across desktop themes etc.
I was interested in how one could completely remodel WINDOWS with a new task bar etc.

I was wondering if there was any where that is 'safe' to get these files eg. bootscreen from that is both safe to use and has good instruction on how to install.

Also if I were to install some of these files do they alter any other important file eg. kernels?

Thanks for the help.Quote

I was wondering if there was any where that is 'safe' to get these files eg. bootscreen from that is both safe to use and has good instruction on how to install.

Also if I were to install some of these files do they alter any other important file eg. kernels?

So probably not worth the risk then considering I'm not too savvy with this sorta stuff?

Hello to everyone. My name is Dennis and I just registered. I have a problem that is annoying but not critical. Around a month ago I had a major slowdown problem with my computer so I figured I would reinstall WindowsXP and when I did I had an installation problem and ended up having to try it again. Now when I start my computer it seems to give me 2 choices of which operating system to start with. Both are Windows XP Pro but one works and one doesn't. It says a required dll file is missing. Is there any WAY to delete the nonworking setup so it doesn't show up as a choice during boot-up? Thanks in advance for your help!
Dennis Quote from: kixfan on May 29, 2008, 03:03:41 PM

Is there any way to delete the nonworking setup so it doesn't show up as a choice during boot-up?

This is what my boot.ini says. How do I know which line to delete?

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /noexecute=optin
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

I have looked through all the partitions on my drives and cannot find any 2nd copy of the operating system. Could it be because it was a failed install and never worked or used?

I am in a computer repair class and during our hands on FINAL, a student in my class who always gets in trouble ended up completely locking xp. It is so bad, we don't even have permission to shut down.Okay...lol what you going to do with it?

Might I suggest moving this to Off Topic?Speak to the Teacher and or the IT staff at school and i'm sure they will be able to unlock things and GIVE him a D minus for the semester...lol, our teacher doesn't even know what's wrong with it so she is going to contact the IU9 administrator to come down and take a look.sounds like GRPEDIT at work here....

Safe-mode, grpedit (please tell me it is XP pro...) and then restore policies. (don't know exactly how it WORKS)yeah it's proQuote from: BC_Programmer on MAY 26, 2008, 08:15:29 PM

sounds like GRPEDIT at work here....

Safe-mode, grpedit (please tell me it is XP pro...) and then restore policies. (don't know exactly how it works)

My disabled friend has a dell inspiron 8000 laptop, os windows Me, 128 mb sd ram, intell Pentium III processor, 80 MHz, the original 20g hard drive recently crashed and I replaced it with a new 40g drive. When I reinstalled windows Me, the desktop screen boots to a screen 4 X 5 inches and I can't figure out what to do to get the screen to full 15" size.If the video card is on the motherboard, you will need to use the install DISK that should have come with the motherboard. If you dont have a disk, have a look on the manafacturers website for drivers.

If you are using a videocard that is not on the motherboard, you will need to install drivers for itRight click an empty area of the desktop and select Properties...
From there you can change the screen resolution size.

There is a program interfering iwth all my games i cannot find it its not my antivirus or FIREWALL i dont know what to do help mePost lot's more info on the MACHINE, what happened before this and what has CHANGED and SOMEONE will be ALONG shortly.

HEY GUYS CAN U HELP ME MY PC IS NOT START WHEN I STORE THE DVD DRIVE AFTER PLUGGED ALL THE POWER CHORD MY PC DOENT START IT'S BLANK WHAT WENT WRON DO U'VE ANY IDEA Your problem is very hard to understand. Add to that you're USING all CAPS makes it sound as though you're SHOUTING.

Plus...

Need...more...info...gasp

Operating SYSTEM / antivirus & antispyware protection / service packs installed / when did it start happening / did it ever work right / installed any new software?

Alan <>< Since all the Posts are the same i don't see the capslock issue going away anytime soon...
Good to see you again Alan.

I want to know how i can hide folders in xp.You can do it via the Command Prompt.

Have a look at the ATTRIB command andS and H.

Quote

ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A ] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [drive:][path][FILENAME]
[/S [/D]]

+ Sets an attribute.
- Clears an attribute.
R Read-only file attribute.
A Archive file attribute.
S System file attribute.
H Hidden file attribute.
[drive:][path][filename]
SPECIFIES a file or files for attrib to process.
/S Processes matching files in the current folder
and all subfolders.
/D Processes folders as well.

Hi,
I have an IBM P4, 865 Inter MB, 40 GB HDD and Win XP(SP2). I installed a NEW 160GB Sata disk. The machine support sata disks as it has sata connectors and sata power supply, But after installing, the windows XP does not start and system gives blue screen and instructs to remove any hardware installed. Help me please.HI

It sounds like some of the system files may be corrupted. Please follow the procedures outlined below to let XP restore all system files.
Start the Operating System from the CD-ROM
When the computer starts from the CD, the system checks your hardware and then prompts you to select one of the FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using RECOVERY Console, press R.
To quit SETUP without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press ENTER.
Press F8 to accept the Licensing Agreement.
A box lists your current Windows XP installation, and then the system prompts you to select one of the following options:
To repair the selected Windows XP installation, press R.
To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing, press ESC.
Press R to start the automatic repair process.
Note: After repairing Windows XP, you may need re-download all updates.

Quote from: hayat on May 22, 2008, 01:48:06 AM

Hi,
I have an IBM P4, 865 Inter MB, 40 GB HDD and Win XP(SP2). I installed a new 160GB Sata disk. The machine support sata disks as it has sata connectors and sata power supply, But after installing, the windows XP does not start and system gives blue screen and instructs to remove any hardware installed. Help me please.

so i play this somputer game. and when i try to chat with others it says i should make the rehosting prevention value less specific. this is exactly what it says:

Rehosting prevention: This box has not been authorized to be hosted on this site.

If this is your box, please check the Security section of the Settings page on your control panel and make your re-hosting prevention value less specific.

i have windows xp and i have tried and tried to find where i can lower the value for rehosting prevention. but i have no idea where it is. can you help me find it.

idk if this helps but heres my computer info:

Microsoft Window Xp
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service pack 2

I havent CHANGED anything on my computer.It's not your computer control panel, its the web site control panel.Quote from: Dias de verano on May 30, 2008, 01:45:12 PM

It's not your computer control panel, its the web site control panel.

What is the game called?

It's a Shoutbox problem

http://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=shoutbox+rehosting+prevention&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f

Quote from: Dias de verano on May 30, 2008, 04:43:57 PM

It's a Shoutbox problem

http://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=shoutbox+rehosting+prevention&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f

ya it is a shotu box problem what do you want me to do on the planetminibox website

Some background first. My computer is about 2 1/2 years old and I don't know the exact specs, it is PLENTY powerful. My son turned the power off INSTEAD of shutting it down the correct way. He told me he has done this many times with no issues.
Now I don't know if this the cause of the problem or not but I cannot get Windows XP to load.

When the computer starts to boot, the first page loads quickly so it is difficult to see all the info. The next page comes up and has this info on it: REALTEK RTL8139 (X) /8130/810 X BOOT AGENT Press shift F10 to configure
Then the Windows XP logo comes up or tries to load, goes blank and the whole process starts all over again in a continuous cycle.
Now I have tried pressing F8 and got to that screen. There are error messages listed and I have tried every option from SAFE mode to last known good configuration. It will always end going BACK to same process I just stated.
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Thank You
if you have win xp cd available, you can try using the repair. It has helped other people in similar situations but for more detailed help, ask a malware SPECIALIST like broni or patio or evilfantasy and they will get the the more detailed specs of getting your problem solved.When you see REALTEK RTL8139 (X) /8130/810 X BOOT AGENT screen, press Shift+F10 to enter BIOS.
Make sure, that the boot order reads: floppy, CD, HD
Disable Boot from Network (wording is different on every machine, may say Integrated NIC, Network, PXE-xxxxxxx), if it's enabled.
Save changes on exit.

Make sure, your son doesn't press power button to turn computer off. Sooner, or later it'll cause damages.

Hi all I have an used Dell latitude my wife bought from work and they wiped the drive CLEAN before selling. My ? is I have an xp upgrade packet (NEW) how can I load this without having 98 2000 or me or do I need to buy a complete xp pack? Someone had told me to find an 98 2000 or me disk and load that first but I am not into hacked programs too much trouble!!Have you tried contacting Dell for recovery software for this laptop?

The recovery software will install the OS and all software installed on that laptop as it was shipped from the factory.

The recovery software is relatively inexpensive...legal...and you can use your XP upgrade CD, if the laptop can handle it.The other option is to locate or use a Win98SE or Win2K CD .
They do not have to be installed ...at some point it will ask for an upgrade path and you simply insert the older OS CD and it will continue the install.
These need to be legit CD's with a reg. # however for this to work properly.

You will need to spend some time at Dell's SITE and collect that machines drivers prior to this to insure a hassle FREE install....just travel to Dell's site and enter the service tag # from the laptop and it should list all the neccessary drivers...

Does this machine have enough horsepower for XP ? ?An XP upgrade disk looks for a qualifying product. Windows 98 is such a product. However, it doesn't look for a complete Windows 98 installation. Old hands know that it looks for one file: c:\windows\win.com. If it doesn't find that, it asks you to insert a Windows 98/ME disk to prove that you own a qualifying product. You don't actually have to install the whole qualifying OS.

Of course it would only be legal for you to install Windows 98 DOS 7 onto a hard drive and put win.com in c:\windows IF you actually owned the qualifying product, so don't break the law, folks! (If you live in the States I mean. Microsoft EULAs are not legal in many COUNTRIES.)Quote from: Dias de verano on May 31, 2008, 08:59:59 AM

Old hands know that it looks for one file: c:\windows\win.com.

Of course, you should use this trick only if you already own a copy of Win98.

Sorry if this is not the PLACE to post this, I'm not sure where...so please excuse if wrong area...
Whenever I try to watch a video CLIP on Windows Media PLAYER 11 in XP, it will play for a moment, then my monitor flashes on and off (I can still see other window open behind the flashing), in a few seconds, it freezes up and I must reboot. Dell has replaced my motherboard, video card and more. This same problem also OCCURS when I try to use google earth. I can play video clips with real player, no problem and quicktime, no problem. Dell also suggested reloading Windows, did that, no luck. Any help would make me so happy! DeniseWindows Media player 11 generally flashes your screen on and off when you run it for the first time (I don't know whty...). Anyway, not so sure about the Media Player problem, but try CHANGING Google Earth to OpenGL mode as opposed to DirectX mode (or vice versa).

I run a second user on XP and when I try to use any of my office files, they ask me for the DISC's to load. when I click cancel, they go away and it loads, without my file. I them have to choose to open that file again. how can I STOP this from happenning? Exact message, Office VERSION, please.2000 on everything except outlook which is 03I thought, Outlook is part of Office, so how come, you have Office 2000, and Outlook 2003.
Then, once again:
Quote

Exact message

Outlook is NOT part of Windows.

I have been testing out some File Managers and in the process I must have un-associated my Folders from opening with Windows Explorer. Every time I click on a folder I get the open with dialog with the always use this GRAYED out. If I right click on the folder and click on "explore" I get the proper association. Any help offered is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

HOpen Windows Explorer.
# Click Tools, Folder Options, then click File TYPES.
# From the list, locate the entry FOLDER with extension of (NONE).
# Click Advanced, select Explore, then Set Default
# Click OK and close the dialog.Did that to BEGIN with to no avail. However, since the post I found a registry entry on Doug Knox's site to fix the registry setting to resolve the problem. Thanks for your input.

CANUCKWould be so kind to post a LINK?No problem. Here is the link to this particular reg fix:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/folder_reg.zip

Here is the link to the Doug Knox site itself:

http://www.dougknox.com/index.html

HAROLDThank you very MUCH

hi friends,

is there any way to disable an application(MEDIA PLAYER, ms WORD...etc) from further access.

here is windows xp sp1

regards
sanUninstall it?
Can you be more specific?

Do you want to completely remove the program or just stop people from opening it?i just want to stop people from opening itWell, remove them
I think he is looking for some sort of security protocol...Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on May 29, 2008, 07:08:55 AM

san_crazy didn't mention anything about security protocol...

I had nothing to do with that quote! I swear! It was all Llmeyer's doing!!!

i just want to stop people from opening it

my computer booted normally, 5mins after i logged on to my desktop my computer stopped and went black on the screen.. so i restarted the computer, after windows xp LOADS, it was all pixelized, its like there was no video card installed, the image was like you were playing nintendo's family computer.. i did nothing yet, and after a while it worked normally again.. and then it happened again, this time when i turn on my computer nothing shows up, just all black.. still i did nothing.. and now, its ok again.. what happened to my computer? is it my video card? or a serious ERROR?? please help.. thanks!It could be the vid card going South...
REMOVE a side PANEL and remove the card carefully and re-seat it making sure to replace the hold down screw at the top of the card as this is your Ground.
While the cover is off power back up and make sure all fans are operating properly.
SEE if this helps.
If not you could try re-installing the vid card drivers and if it is still like this it looks like you need a new card...Also try updating the driver, also did u install any new programs lately? If u did try uninstall and see what happens.

You're welcome
You can DISABLE it, but as I posted earlier: "disabling it in browser will CAUSE displaying EXCLAMATION mark on AVG systray icon".If this is where the exclamation mark is MEANT to be it didn't happen even after a reboot.

Cheers again..

V

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Hmm...all good, then mines showing as an explanation mark because i disabled the link scanner. the toolbar you were talking about is not the link scanner, it is simply a search toolbar. they ask you if you want to install it during the AVG 8.0 installation, i politely declined. the link scanner, on the other hand, scans links provided by search engines. here are two pics i took, one with the link scanner enabled and one without. in the photo with the link scanner enabled, the AVG dialog BOX (as shown) will appear if you hover the mouse over the AVG link scanner icon.

[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]Thanks, homer

Does ANYONE KNOW how to create boot cd with nero 7 ESSENTIALS ? Is there an option there ?This download page will give you the INFORMATION you need: http://www.nero.com/enu/support-nero7-tutorials-data.html

I was looking at a wiring diagram using adobe reader. I'd like the diagram to fill the MONITER screen, is that possible? I can make the diagram do anything except fill the monitor screen from top to bottom. thanksLooking at Adobe Reader 7 here. You should SEE a - and + symbol on your Reader toolbar. Between those signs, you should see a box with a percent value displayed in it. You can resize your image either by using the - and + signs, or by clicking the arrow on the right side of the aforementioned box and selecting a size. Note that one of the choices in that drop-down LIST is "Fit Page". Give it a try.I use Adobe Reader 8...

On the toolbar, select Window and then Full Screen Mode. To exit full-screen, hit the Esc key on your keyboard.Oh, Full Screen Mode; I missed the point in my previous post. Reader 7 also has that feature. It's on both the VIEW menu and the Window menu. The shortcut key is Ctrl + L. To exit, hit Esc.Thanks for the shortcut tip, soybean...Thanks soybean and Saviour, I got it.

I haven't surfed all the computor sites on the web, but, I can't believe there's any better than this one. I've had computer problems recently, before the harddrive completely shut down, I did a search on this site, more tech info than I can read in a day, a LOT of information.

After I replaced the harddrive, everything worked, but the monitor was flickering, didn't do that before. I found the link on this site for troubleshooting the monitor, it talked about the refresh rate. I just followed the directions, fixed it. Tell everybody, great site and thanks.You're welcome, jdl...

...and I also agree...this is one great site!