Recent content by Geoff1979UK

Hi Folks I'm just about to build a new PC. I have noticed that the new Athlon XP is out in the states, however is still not for sale in the UK :( Does anyone have any ideas on timescales for the UK release of the latest XP Processors? Cheers Geoff

I will give emptying the .tmp files a go tonight. Going to get my hands on a USB PCI expansion card over the weekend, see if the problem is the USB hub being controlled by the VIA Chipset Will let you all know how I get along Geoff

Hi Sorry I wasnt more specific, it usually occurs when I am downloading from a website large files eg. always fails on Windows Update, basically the download will freeze, however the PC remains stable. I have an AV7 mobo, with the VIA chipset, I gather this can give problems, however it seems...

Hi All I have a dual boot configuration using Win98/XP in XP my USB Alcatel Modem works fine, however fails after an amount of time online in Win98. Im convinced it's something USB wise in 98se, I have searched Microsoft Knowledge base but found nothing useful, do any of you guys have any...

Hi all, basically I have a problem with my mouse pointer freezing in Windows 2000, bear in mind this does not happen in Windows 98se. When I am browsing the web, whilst playing mp3's off my second HDD, it locks at certain points. I have tried moving HDD's from the ATA 100, to ATA 66, still no...

Thanks Crashman... I remember the two buttons on the side of the CPU.. I'll go for it tommorrow and report back on my success / lack off :o) Geoff

I'm not 100% sure but its the same fitting at the late PII's.. I can never remember which is the oldest :)

Hi folks I have a PIII450 at work which I rarely shut down... however upon booting the PC after being shut down for 2 weeks.. the CPU fan made the usual "I've had enough" noise. My Query is.. how do you "unclip the PIII" from the Mobo so I can install a new CPU fan? are their any good sites on...