Related articles from Yahoo AnswersOpen Question: i am new in oracle dba now i want know what is feature in dba & can any body help me ?
i want doing oracle dba & i want know what is feature in dba & i am graduate in B.A & ALONG WITH i completed my compuer hardware & networking & i have 3 years expriance in computer hardware & networking now can i do this course dba & it is best for me or not please help
Open Question: Why does my computer restart over and over by its self when i put the wireless adapter in?
my computer is a quad core. so its no "old pc"
but it only has one port for using this type of hardware. something was already there thoe. and it was for dial up.
I turn my pc on, the fans go on very high (not normal) wait 4 seconds and it shuts off and then restarts and does it over and over again.
i take the wireless cad out. computer boots up fine.
Open Question: Computer software Question*Experts only please?
I need help so i can fix my FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD. The wizard will not install my ipod or mp3's or external harddrives or anything else that comes with a usb cord. I've tried disabling my usb ports and reinstalling them but the found new hardware wizard wont install them. My computer recognizes everything but the wizard seems broke. Is their anyway i can get a new wizard or fix it or reinstall it. 10 Points For Best Answer
im using windows xp
im using windows xp
Open Question: no sounds in my computer?
I have two OS, win XP and Home in my PC.The sounds works perfectly in Win home but no sounds in win XP.I tried reinstalling the hardware but the error message says 'cant start the device (code 10).I'm trying for two days now and really fed up.Please help me.The sound device I use for win home is not availeble at win XP.How can this happen????
Open Question: How do you tell it scanned the devices in Device manger?
I was just wondering about this so I thought I'd ask 'everyone'.
When you go into Device Manager, right-click your computer(first drop down tab) and "scan for hardware changes"
How do you know if it found any changes or nothing at all?
Open Question: Upgrading Hardware w/ Vista Home Premium 64-Bit O.E.M.?
I would like to know if I would be able to upgrade my video card, while I'm using windows vista home premium 64-bit oem. I know oem does not like major hardware changes. I replace my 120g harddrive with a 500g during christmas having to reinstall vista. I had to call microsoft and reactivate my copy of windows. My current setup is as follows:
Amd 3800 x2 socket 939, asus a8n-sli premium, evga geforce 7600gt, and a-data 4gb ddr 400 pc3200 ram. I would like to upgrade my system with a nvidia gtx 260. Would they consider this a being a part of the major hardware change? I know cpu and motherboard would? Would it be as simple as just calling microsoft again? I would like to buy a new computer, but not right now. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you for your reply. portbee z you are a prick for posting a virus, douche bag get a life. Any advice as to whether it would be a good idea, considering my system is getting out dated. Is there a chance my system could bottleneck a faster card? I don't think so, but just curious.
Open Question: Computer competitions in hardware?
Hey, has anyone seen any good computer setup competitions, that they go on a budget and see who can make the best computer?
Open Question: How do you get your computer to detect and install your logitech webcam without the cd?
I don't know about cd's and drivers or anything but i had it installed and i went to remove or add programs and removed it to see if i would reinstall it it would show the little webcam icon and let my do the quickcam part. well now it doesn't even really detect it much it will say new hardware but it won't install it. Please help me i need step by step instructions even though im a computer nerd it goes to a certian point.
i've been at the website i downloaded both things for the product i have but still nothing seriously i need help here!
Open Question: What kind of computer should I buy if I am going into a bachelor of commerce program?
I would like to purchase a macbook, because its less prone to viruses, and it has some features that don't need me to buy other hardware ( network card for example). But im having second thoughts about going back to a PC...
Open Question: XSERVER, netbootclients?
I am looking to buy a mac osx server. What is netboot. in osx server i believe there is a operating system where people can boot onto from the server. so all their stuff and setting are stored on the server not the local hd. would this os be stored on the local hdd or on the server. Also can i have a dedicated powerful mac pro, or pc or do i have to buy a special peice of hardware or a xserver. Culd you tell me about netboot. Also when i buy this osx server i would like to make the computers boot automatically from the server os. Thanks
Ps: I am looking to buy a leopard server not a tiger
Open Question: My Ipod/Mp3 I bought when i bin away is freaking out. ?!?
Problem: every time its on it just loads nothing happens Unable to reset its not an Official Ipod its like ipod nano with mp3 features.
After its been thru the sanner in the airport it never seems to work anymore, I connect it to the computer, it worked once now its saying there may be a problem witht the connected usb hardware the hold menu and circle thing doesnt work, help me out.
the usb detected it tho ......
Open Question: How to install windows XP in hp Laptop?
When I tried to install Windows XP in my hp Pavilion dv 2500t laptop, there were a problem occured as 'Set up did not find any hard disk drivers installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk drivers are powerd on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program
Set up cannot continue. To quit set up press F3"
So please give me a solution
Open Question: HOW DO I KNOW WHAT HARDWARE FIXES I NEED TO MAKE FOR MY COMPUTER?
My computer turns on fine and everything, but once making it past the initial windows loading screen, nothing shows up. During the windows loading screen, blue stripes from top to bottom appear in long columns, and when the loading is done, nothing shows up but the blue-green colored background where the accounts should be to log in. I am currently using the Vista operating system. I've tried all the options from safe mode to the last known good configuration. When in safe mode the screen appears black, with "Safe Mode" in each corner, but nothing to click on. My father, who knows computers pretty well, says the problem could be a couple different types of hardware, from a new video card, to a new motherboard. I want to be sure before I go spending my money on the wrong thing. And if it helps, my computer was used in high temperatures, so whatever hardware gets damaged in heat may be a good lead (my fan was not working properly at the time). Can someone please help me get this problem resolved as soon as possible!
Open Question: possible hardware problem?
So i recently installed a copy of windows xp pro on my new computer that i built.. after the full install.. the first thing i noticed that my NIC card wasnt showing up in device manager.. I installed my other nic card from my other comp and it worked... for gaming i play counter strike and half life multiplayer.. when i first started playing after the new install i jumped in an HL server.. everything was running smoothly. after being in the server for about 10 minutes i start feeling these sudden jolts against my character.. like i'd be walking, or in the middle of a jump and i would kind of keep freezing for a split second.. so i figured it was a connection problem so i let it ride for bit.. but as i kept playing in the server i noticed the jolts kept getting heavier and more frequent.. i then finally unplugged my ethernet chord and waited about an hour to try it again.. i go into a server,, and my guns are shootin all fast, i mean my effin pistol was shooting out like a 9mmar..seemed as though it had gotten 5x worse.. So i created a server to see what would happen.. and i wasnt getting the jolting or anything, my character was just going about 4X the normal speed.. including walking, jumping, shooting.. etc... so i'm guessing that why i get the jolting during an internet game is because my character is moving too fast and steam is trying to slow me down... because when i create my own server.. my guns shoot really fast and i walk fast.. but no jolting.. does anyone know why this might be doing this? i talked to my one friend and he said it's probably a setting in windows xp that you have to set to a lower speed.. but i dunno, i've never had this prob until now.. and i've been playing cs/hl for 8 years now.. thanks guys
Open Question: vista blue screen error help!?
omg! for the 2nd time in 3 days a blue screen error came up.. sumthing bout that it needed 2 shutdown to prevent damage exc...
n my solutions came up with this first time..
Consider BIOS upgrade
Microsoft is unable to determine the exact cause of this error. However, this problem was most likely caused by an error in your computer’s random access memory (RAM). RAM is the main internal storage area the computer uses to run programs and store data.
During the crash analysis, we noticed the basic input/output (BIOS) system version on this computer does not match the specifications for the central processing unit (CPU), also known as a processor, that is installed on your computer. This can occur when a newer processor is installed on an older system board or older BIOS. Using a BIOS that does not support the installed processor can result in Windows system crashes. Contact your computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer for an updated version of BIOS for your computer's processor.
How do I find my computer manufacturer (OEM)?
You can find the name of your computer manufacturer (also known as the original equipment manufacturer or OEM) by following these steps:
Click the Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. Your computer manufacturer's information is listed under OEM Info.
If you do not see your computer manufacturer information, click the Start button , type msinfo32 in the Search box, and then press ENTER. Your computer manufacturer is listed in the right pane of the System Information window.
Click to go online to see contact information for most computer manufacturers
Additional information
Note
Upgrading the BIOS version may require moderate to advanced troubleshooting skills. If you are uncomfortable with performing these steps, you might want to consider consulting with paid technical support.
If your computer contains an Intel processor, you can use special utilities to identify your specific processor. Click the following link to go online for more information:
Intel Processor Identification Utility
List of BIOS Manufacturers
For a list of BIOS manufacturer websites, see the following two Knowledge Base articles on the Microsoft Support website:
See the article 243909 for a list of BIOS manufacturer websites Part 1 (A-Pi)
See the article 243971 for a list of BIOS manufacturer websites Part 2 (Pr-Z)
then.. it happened again...
Technical Information
Troubleshoot driver problems
Blue screen error caused by a device or driver
You received this message because a hardware device, its driver, or related software has caused a blue screen error. This type of error means the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from potential data corruption or loss. In this case, we were unable to detect the specific device or driver that caused the problem.
Troubleshooting
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The following troubleshooting steps might prevent the blue screen error from recurring. Try them in the order given. If one step does not solve the problem, then move on to the next one.
Step 1: Download and install the latest updates and device drivers for your computer
Use Windows Update to check for and install updates:
Go online to Windows Update:
Windows Update
Click the Check for Updates link in the left pane, and then click View available updates.
What if I don't see any available updates?
If you see the You receive updates: Managed by your system administrator message you can try clicking the link to Check online for updates from Microsoft Update or Check online for updates from Windows Update but you might need to contact your system administrator to obtain the desired updates.
If you don't see the message above and no updates are available in Windows Update, after you click the Check for Updates link in the left pane, then the available updates have already been installed.
Select all Important and Recommended updates.
Select the Optional updates you want, and then click Install. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
If you recently added a new hardware device to your computer, go online to the manufacturer's website to see if a driver update is available.
If you recently added a new program to your computer, go online to the manufacturer's website to see if an update is available.
Step 2: Remove any new hardware or software to isolate the cause of the blue screen
If you received the blue screen error after adding a new hardware device or program, and downloading updates didn't solve the problem, try removing the device or program and restarting Windows. If removing the new device or program allows Windows to start without the error, contact the device or program's manufacturer to get product updates or t
yeh but says it might me a big virus but how can it iv ran all virus pro
Open Question: How do I get my graphics controller on my laptop to work.?
About a year ago, I purchased a Compaq Presario F500 Notebook. A couple of weeks ago, I downgraded from Vista Home Basic to XP Pro. I was missing a lot of drivers but I managed to find all of those. But, my NVidia graphics controller, which I think is a GeForce 6100. I have tried to download multiple versions of drivers from NVidia.com. It always tells me that I do not have the hardware on my computer. If you could tell me what to do or where to get this driver, it would be greatly appreciated.
Open Question: aiptek ISDV2.4 driver help?
ok i recently got an aiptek ISDV2.4blue camera.. the problem is that i installed the driver into my computer and whever i connect the camera it asys 'found new hardware' so like i tried to run the 'found new hardware' thign and it says that the driver is not compatible with 'this version of windows' which in this case would be Windows Vista. now i cant get my videos or pictures into my computer.. and when i try to open it through 'Computer' it wont even appear there.. how can i fix this?
Open Question: problems with computer after installing ram?
i just bought 2gb ram stick from crucial and ive put it into my computer but after playing a fligt simualtor for a while the game stops and it brings up a blue screen saying at the bottom of it something to do with new hardware
ive not taken the new stick out so i back to nornal
how do i get the new 2gb ram stick to work while playing game
will reinstalling the game do the trick?
thanks
Open Question: How were computers like in 1994?
describe in detail. Compare hardware, software, and ya.
Open Question: What is wrong with my mouse and all USB ports?
My computer for some reason will automatically disconnect all USB hardware after i work for more than an hour or so. It reconnects in a few seconds or minutes but its very annoying when I'm downloading songs to my Ipod. And now, it frequently disconnects and will not reconnect, leaving my computer stuck at its current programs. Connecting a new USB mouse to a free socket makes it work, but for some reason connecting it to one that was in use makes the mouse unresponsive. Is there any way i could fix this?
Open Question: My brother went to a chat site on my laptop, & the blue screen showed up. How do I resolve the problem?
It mentioned something about a hardware issue with the drivers & devices. Could a chat site cause this problem? & he used the Mozilla Firefox browser. I thought Firefox helps protect against computer viruses & stuff.
Open Question: A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer?
On Sunday, I was on my Dell computer and nothing was loading... I was trying to get onto the Internet and it just wouldn't load. And then it decided to freeze up. So I shut the computer down by holding the button down and then restarted it. But when I restarted it a screen came up that said: Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
And then it tells me I can start up in safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command prompt, last known good configuration, or start windows normally.
I have tried ever single one of those and each and every one of them leads to that dreaded blue screen that says: A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. If this is the first time you’ve seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again follow these steps: Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities. Check your hard drive configuration, and check for any updated drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer.
Technical information:
*** STOP: 0X00000024 and a bunch of other numbers and letters...
And there's no way for me to get past this screen...
So what am I supposed to do? Can my computer and all my stuff on it still be saved? I would greatly appreciate your help!
Open Question: How do I hook my Hitachi VK-C370 D.S.P. to my computer?
I am trying to connect a Hitachi VK-C370 D.S.P. Camera to my computer to take still shots, what all do I need to do this? Software? Hardware? Cables? I have tried through some computer stores, no help there....Hitachi flat out told me they only sell cameras, they don't help connect them to computers. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Open Question: my computer has turned itself off and wont come back on at all? what has caused this?
my computer just turned itself off and wont come back on and i blew the back to get the dust away and i think smoke came out of the vent. i have changed the plug 3 times so this isn't it i think its a hardware problem in the computer which ive had since October 2006. The computer is more or less permanently on can anyone help me with this? I'm taking it to PC world tomorrow as i have the extended warranty but if i can fix it myself then i will so can anyone help me?
im not sure if it was smoke or just dust though, and will the power supply be covered by the extended warranty/insurance?
Open Question: need some advice.....what should i buy?
well i have $350 right now but in another month will have more. i cant decide wether to buy 1. a laptop (likely to be an ibm t41 or t42) 2. a ps3 or 3. an xbox 360. i have a computer for gaming and stuff but want a laptop to be able to surf the web and aim around the house. but then i also want to be able to play my friends on either the 360. but i like the ps3 better because it has a lot better hardware in it. so could someone please help me decide which to buy and why. thanks so much.
Open Question: Seemed simple at first....?
I recently reinstalled windows. The Safety remove hardware icon was active,
I stopped the device, restarted computer, to find that it had reappeared, I repeated this process several more times,
with no success of stopping the device.
This is the so called device I'm apparently stopping, lol
Stop USB SD Reader USB Device
Generic volume G
Stop USB CF Reader USB Device
Generic volume H
Stop USB SM Reader USB Device
Generic volume I
Stop USB MS Reader USB Device
Generic volume J
In Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus controllers:
"USB Mass Storage Device" has a yellow exclamation mark
Under USB Mass Storage Device properties it has
Device type: Universal Serial Bus controllers
Manufacturer: Compatible USB storage device
Location: Location 0 (USB Reader)
Device Status:
Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)
To fix this problem, unplug this device from your computer and then plug it in again.
I ain't know pro, but, I have done as much research as I could, and could
not find anything on why I am constantly needing to stop a device I don't have
after every time I restart my computer. The only troubleshooting step I've taken is
unplugging the device, which still, I have know clue what it is, so I unplugged all
USB connections, plugged them back in, restart computer, rinse and repeat. All my drivers, and software are up to date. So my question is,
how can I stop the device, and not have it come back to haunt me?
The USB's Im currently using are
Logitech Microphone AK5370
Logitech Cordless Desktop® MX™ 3200 Laser
Other than that, everything is working well.
Open Question: Home networking - 4 pc's and a printer. How? ?
Hi everyone,
I currently have 4 computers, all of which are connected to the internet via a wireless router. I want to add a printer to this network, so that i can print from any of the 4 computers wirelessly as well. Does anyone know exactly what hardware i will need to get (or if i can even still use my router) and how i would go about adding the printer to all 4 pc's?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
oh and also, the printer is network ready (it has the Ethernet connection on it) but i'm not sure how to add it.
Open Question: Camra help :[ [Canon PowerShot]?
Okay, I took some pictures of myself and I wanna put them on myspace,,, buuut when I pluged it in to my computer all it did was bring up 'Found new hardware Wizard' and it wouldnt let me download it so I went online to find out what was wrong but this camra site said my computer doesn't need to download anything to get my pictures but I cant find them anywhere D:
My camra is a "Canon PowerShot S45" :P
Plzzzz help :[
But nothing else pops up D:
If that did than I wouldnt be asking ;-;
Which one is the 2nd driver?........ x-x
All I see is codes, updaters, and guides....
Got it :] thanks Latin Fever<3
Open Question: My Toshiba satellite P205-S6337 won't turn on!!!?
i left my Toshiba satellite P205-S6337 in hibernation over night and now it wont turn back on. if it changes anything tropical storm fay just blew through and knocked out my power for a few hours. now that my power is back on i plug it in and the charging light is on but nothing else. i don't have too much knowledge about computer hardware so detailed answers will be very much appreciated. thanks a lot.
Open Question: Windows XP Computer Mouse Problems.. I need serious help!!!!?
Hi, i have 2 computers in my house, one is quite fast and is much newer, the other is older and slower but is still useful. My good computer is running well and the mouse works. However, the other computer's mouse suddenly ceased to work. So i thought, maybe it just has hardware failure, so i plugged in a second mouse but it still doesn't work either. I got into control panel using the keyboard and clicked system and got to device manager, but the mice and other pointers category is missing, neither mouse ie being recognized.
Also, when i brought the mouse from my good computer and plugged it into the computer with the problems, the mouse worked, So what do i do! how can i get the other mouses to work!
Open Question: Which Linux distro will most quickly get me building it from source.?
I'm an experienced old hack in computers, totally comfortable in assembler and C, though I haven't done any serious programming in 15 years (then it was Unix-based compiler/assemblers to naked binary firmware objects). I don't really know Unix/Linux much beyond cc, grep and the like and modifying a low level few device drivers. Package and installation management and so on are all foreign to me; so I need something that teaches that or makes it easy to learn.
I want to build, install, run and customize Xen from source.
To do that Xen needs a GRUB-loaded Linux system that I can readily rebuild and modify versions from source. I'm willing to get new hardware and software to do this. So which Linux distro can I install on new hardware (it will have to have CPU support for Vanderpool to run latest Xens) so I will be up and successfully running "makes" to rebuild 100% Linux and then Xen from source will least pain to get from here to there. I'm OK with running two systems (a build and a target) if that is needed.
thanks,
Open Question: Computer not turning on.?
I was running the computer at normal rates... no extra stress or overclocking. The power strip I was using suddenly sparked and the CPU turned off.
NOTE: No other appliances (monitor, TV, PS2) connected to the power strip had any problems. They did not shut off nor did they even blank out for a sec.
I believe it's the power supply at fault. It smells burnt now.
All I'm wondering is, Should I look to diagnose other hardware for problems (HDD, Motherboard) or should I just go and get the power supply replaced? I'm afraid I might have lost the data on my HDD.
Also, what could have caused this shutdown and damage? I looked into power surges (voltage spikes), but they seem to focus around what happens in a thunderstorm. It was a right ad sunny day (until this happened). Also, if it was a power surge through the internet line, why didn't it affect my dad's computer, as mine is connected to the internet through his.
Lastly...what can I do to prevent this happening agaion?
Open Question: DVD/CD WRITER ISSUES?
HOW TO I FIX THE WRITER IT DOES NOT WANT TO READ OR WRITE ANY CD OR DVD AND CANT SEEM TO FIND IT IN MY COMPUTER IS IT A HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROBLEM, PLEASE HELP!
Open Question: Why must I use Motherboard on my PC?
I am doing Hardware assignment than I information about these computer components. Motherboard, Central Proccesing Unit(CPU),RAM,PCI Express Screen Card, Network Card, SATA Hard Drive, DVD Writer, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
Open Question: motherboard problems?
Thanks guys, I just bought a SA hard drive and installed it, I have set everything to default (which includes the jumpers), I have connected the dvd drive and the SATA hard drive, I have even set the bios to default settings, the only problem I have got now is that I am trying to install XP to the computer and it reaches the windows setup which is loading files, but stays there for a while, so I am wondering if this is still to do with the hardware is is this a software problem now?
Thanks
Open Question: Why can't I connect to Internet standing?
A computer in the local area network, there's no problem on the network hardware, and also the DNS, IP, Ping server works well, while it can not connect to internet....waiting for master-hand give me some idea or solutions.
Open Question: what's reason of data packet lost?
Windows XP system, a router with 4 interfaces shared by 4 computers. There's no problem with the others, while only my PC lose packets seriously. Can not open any webpage even though I can ping the router successfully.
How to solve this problem? Some problem with the hardware, or need re-install the XP system, or...?
Open Question: Please help ! my computer won't read any CD ROM !!?
My hardware (the CPU) seems not to accept any of the CD ROM; especially blank CDs. There was never this problem before, it just happened couple of weeks ago. When I insert anything in CD format, the computer won't read. Game, blank disc or anything it just won't read !!! Anybody know what is going on and how to solve this problem? Please help !!!!! Thanks !
Open Question: What is with my computer i can't open movies or play games on my computer?
When I open pre-existing games on my computer they don't open when i open movies it says to adjust my "true colour" settings. Halo says A problem occured initializing Direct draw. Hardware acceleration maybe disabled, please run DXDIAG. (i did and it still doesn't work)
Open Question: Low FPS on specific games such as Team Fortress 2?
Dell XPS400
pent 2.8 duo
2 gigs 800 freq ram
160 gig 7200rpm harddrive
Geforce 7800 gt
For the past 6 months I haven't been getting decent frame rates on Team Fortress. I'm averaging about 20 during play. Even when I turn the settings way down, I'm still only getting 30. Maps take forever to load, even loading the main screen takes a while. This should not be happening... I can play Bioshock, CSS, Half-life 2, on high settings through steam with no problems at all... HELP!
I never used to have this problem with this game!
Ok, I've done everything I can think of....
1) Reformatted computer
2) Checked Drivers for EVERYTHING
3) 3d Marked to make sure Graphics hardware was good. Came out average
4) Swapped out ram to see if that was the problem
5) Cleaned Insides and Heat is reasonable
I don't know if this helps, but when i start the game I get this in red in the console:
Convar r_rootlod has conflicting FCVAR_CHEAT flags (child: FCVAR_CHEAT, parent: no FCVAR_CHEAT, parent wins)
Convar r_eyeglintlodpixels has conflicting FCVAR_CHEAT flags (child: FCVAR_CHEAT, parent: no FCVAR_CHEAT, parent wins)
Convar r_skin has conflicting FCVAR_CHEAT flags (child: no FCVAR_CHEAT, parent: FCVAR_CHEAT, parent wins)
Convar mat_softwareskin has conflicting FCVAR_CHEAT flags (child: no FCVAR_CHEAT, parent: FCVAR_CHEAT, parent wins)
Open Question: what hardware up grade can i make to this computer?
other then adding more ram...can you also name the part and give me links...the details are at the bottom http://consumer.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTA2MSwxLCxoY29uc3VtZXI=
Open Question: Cant Connect my USB cord to my computer. HELP!?
i'm trying to connect my USB cord from my camera to my computer. my camera is turned on but it's not showing up on my computer. i checked on "my computer" files and the "hardware devices" but its not there. HELPP!!
Open Question: Whats the deal with windows xp sp3?
Ok, when service pack 3 came out for windows xp I heard it cuased crashes, hardware lock ups, incomptibilitys, problems runnign old games and old software or not vist copatible software. From what I read I was warned not to install it. I run Avid on this computer so it needs to remain very stable and not have any stupid little glitchs that can cause problems. Video and audio hard ware can't have nay driver conflicts and such..it must work. Is SP3 better now? did they change it to make it better? will it F*** up my computer if i install it? My computers auto update wants to install it, but for the time being i told it no.
Thanks for the info.
Open Question: Computer problem please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
My inlaws computer is acting up when they turn it on it shows one screen and it says
We apologize for the inconvenience but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, Choose Last known good configuration to revert to the most recent setting that worked.
(These are the choices that they give you)
Safe mode
Safe mode with networking
Safe mode with command prompt
Last known good configuration (Your most recent settings that worked)
Start windows normally
(NONE OF THESE CHOICES WORK!)
This page stays on for 28 seconds and then tries to start windows, Then it goes back to the same page for another 28 seconds and it keeps repeating itself the choices that it gives you don't work, It just ends up back at the same page! If you know or have an idea what is going on or what the problem is please help!
Open Question: Need Help Retrieving Data.?
I have a HP Pavilion 6535, 8.4 GB Ultra DMA hard drive. Whenever I turn the computer on it takes 30-40 seconds to reach the Windows screen. On windows everything works for 2-3 minutes until the computer shuts down, no warning screen or anything basically no power. If I can turn on my computer there is a hundred percent chance that it will crash and I do not have enough time too look through or scan files or hardware for defects. Also I have to unplug the power source, even unscrew it from the compartment sometimes to get the computer to turn back on. I have been having this problem with this pc for about 4 months. Also after waiting 3 months leaving the computer in the closet, I turned it on no problem but of course after a few minutes it crashed. Now it won't turn on again, probably unless I do the power source trick which I hate taking the time to try, so I might have to wait a while before another attempt.
One hardware thought is whenever the fan turns on I have a feeling that this is when the computer turn off. Also I have not ruled out a software problem because there might be a program loaded during the start-up that when my computer turns on, shuts the computer off.
What I am trying to do is find the best way to retrieve data from the hard drive. What I know is that there has to be power going to the drive so that it can be read basically like any external hard drive. I was wondering what the best way is in retrieving data from a hard drive with or without a power source?
Is there any other options to reading and saving some of the old hard drive files other than placing it into another computer? I hate doing any internal work to a new PC because you spend so much money on it and now you have to open it up and transplant something which I will only want a few GB of file memory in retrieving. Is it possible to make the internal hard drive, external for a short amount of time enough time to transfer data from it to another storage device?
Open Question: LaCie Quadra Hard Drive?
I've been uploading various large files to a Lacie Quadra 1 TB removable drive. In an attempt to fix a small error we were having previously, my boss used disk clean up, as windows recommended. As a result all the data was lost, but more importantly, the device is no longer recognized by any computer. He asked me to reformat it, and I have the appropriate software off the internet, but add hardware, and the program I downloaded, still wont see it. I need some help.
Open Question: What do I look for under computer properties to determine, if I have an installed TV tuner card in XP media?
What are common names for this hardware? Do you have to enable it?
Open Question: how can i get my web cam to work?
my friend gave me a web cam and when i plugged it into my computer it said it was searching for hardware but it didn't find anything, is there anyway i could get it to work or something i can download that will make it work?
Resolved Question: Building a computer with a Dell Dimension 2400 Case?
Im building a Gaming Computer and I was wondering If I oculd use my old Dimension 2400 Case. Here is what I would put in it.
--Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
--ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
--PNY VCG88512GXEB-FLB GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
--Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory
--EVERCOOL SFF-8SFF-8 80mm Case Fan and EVERCOOL SFF-12 120mm Case Fan
I think it already has a 250W Power Supply. WOuld all this stuff fit in that small little case? Also I am goin to use a PCI Express 2.0 Video Card so is that Case to old for that. I have another Case in mind if that one won't fit everything.
--Here is the link to the Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811217043
Let me know which one to use. I would like to save the $40 dollars with using the Dell Dimension 2400 Case but if its power supply wont support the hardware then I will go with the new one. What should I go with?
Plus im going to use an Aftermarket Heatsink for my Core 2 Duo Processor,
--Rosewill RCX-Z300 92mm Ball CPU Cooler
Also I found all of my hardware on Newegg.com
Alright so you recommend going with the new 500W case on Newegg.com?
Open Question: What is the problem when after about 20 minutes my computer stops working and a blue screen appears?
Computer brings up a blue screen that says...
Problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
Driver has overrun a stock-based buffer. This overrun could potentially alter to gain control of your computer.
Check to make sure hardware or software us properly installed if this is a new instillation.
And then it gives some tech Info
Stop: 0X000000F7 (0X0000DA3D, 0XFFFF25C2, 0X00000000)
Last it says Beginning of physical memory dump.
What should I do!
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