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Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage (More info?) I am trying to reformat my computer using a windows xp CD. I am running an ABIT IC7-Max mother board with the C: drive configured as a RAID 0. When I attempt to choose the drive to reformat, windows claims there are no drives...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) how can i fix this: http://www.rtdos.com/downloads/bad.bmp so that it looks like this: http://www.rtdos.com/downloads/good.bmp it happened within the...

I am super frustrated, I have had a dual display setup for quite some time now. I started out with identical Acer 21.5" LED monitors with DVI connections and a Radeon 6870 graphics card on windows 7 64 bit. The right-hand display was always brighter and more saturated. I adjusted in windows...

I must have some nasty bugs on my PC, nothing in the utilities will work. I can't backup, restore or reset, everything fails. I can't get online, TCP/IP seemes to be gone, troubleshooting can't run. Is there any one piece of software I should buy to try and fix things myself before $$$...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely (More info?) Hi, The question in short is: "How to wreck my own computer by loging into it remotely via vpn connection with an administrator account" ;) Most services are disabled etc (on the host which is windows xp)... ;)...

Ok, just a bit of uncertainty I think. Or maybe I am completely wrong. Anyway: The CPU I am thinking of getting is a Athlon C type which is 266FSB. I was gonna get some PC2400 ddr ram which runs at 150MHz (that right?) So I will have to increase the FSB of the motherboard to 150MHz, otherwise...

Having problem with speakers. Used to work now very faint even on full volume. Hoping a driver update will fix problem and want to update driver for Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard . Can't find. although have found plenty of driver sites to scan PC but then payment is needed. Can you help.

How can I I see my dell laptop screen on my hdtv :bounce:

I have to my PC Windows7 Home Premium,but time license is end.I shall not to do new stand Windows of cause stand much programs,that me need.I can to do copy it programs,but i lose many time for register.How to do so,to get Windows update with key and not to do new stand Windows.

I am having my first experience with RAID. I just bought a Gigabyte GA-7VRXP. If you never had any experience w/ RAID, you'll hate the instruction manual- little direction. I have several questions that I haven't been able to find the answer to anywhere. I want to setup a RAID 0 array w/ two...

Hello, I recently formatted my acer laptop, now I used the recovery CD to re-install windows 7, I installed two times, both went smoothly. However, when I try to boot from hard drive, it will not start. Please help!

cpu: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3096#ov i read the cpu compatability thread but it didnt help cause i didnt understand it. thank you also if it it not compatable what is the best cpu that will work...

I am going to get my new PC assembled and I stumbled upon these two processors: Intel Core i7 2600 and AMD Opteron 6128 2.0GHz 8-Core. They are within my price range. Can you tell me which one should I prefer to play games with Full Graphics?? Could you also suggest me any good Graphic Card that...

Hello, i have sony vio VPCEL15EN, but i don't have lan driver,lan driver is very important for me so plz help me. regard, sagar naik

Does anyone no why this would happen!After i reboot his computer it works fine! Please help if you can! thanks people of Tom's! His computer is a dell 755 and its the onboard audio with latest drivers!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) Hello, I'm running windows XP and I accidentely dragged my windows folder into the E: drive that states "files ready to be written to the CD". The folder is only a shortcut but when I try to delete it from the E: drive it...

Hi there, I recently attempted to upgrade my CPU from an E6600 2.4ghz dual core to Q6700 2.66ghz quad core. I simply unplugged the PC and swapped the processors/heatsinks. Here's what happened: - Windows loaded as normal and registered the new processor and 4 cores but then crashed after about...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) When attempting to sign on to WM I get a notice that a new version is available and I must install to continue. I do so and it appears to install. Then a pop up asks me to install Windows XP Hotfix (kb887472). This...

Hello i have one weird problem i have 512kbps ul plan but i don't know why i am continuous getting more than 200 KBps downloading speed from long time by this i can say 2 things 1. i am lucky 2. 200 Kbps= 2mbps plan approx but whenever i tried to watch direct movies from youtube i got slow...

I know I probably sound like a bit of an idiot here (I'm not extremely familiar with the PSU and motherboard relationship), but does it matter what I kind of PSU I buy to hook up to my Motherboard? Are there specific types? I ask this because I'm going to upgrade my GPU, but my PSU isn't capable.

Archived from groups: alt.games.champ-man (More info?) After the trebble with Palmeiras FC, have retired and ended the game. Have started a new one with Espanyol, but also quit. My new game is similar to Palmeiras FC, but with a new scenario. "C.D. Ibero-Americano de Andalucía" at "Spanish...

Archived from groups: alt.games.everquest (More info?) Today when my group went to HS in OoW for some xp, we found that mob camping inside the tunnel. Sent warnings in /ooc and in guild chat. An hour later, my group chanty needed to zone to shake stubborn add and, you guessed it, died in the...

Some more details of "Dell Alienware Aurora ALX Desktop Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, locking me out and asking for my PW even within a minute or two of keyboard/mouse inactivity but allows me in when I type in the Password" At system boot, a small window flashes in and out: "Entering Powersave...

Set up: AMD Phenom II x4 960t 3.0ghz 8GB RAM ATI Radeon HD 5770 Gigabyte 770T -D3L Basically recently I have been getting random freezes while playing games, at first I thought it was just that game as it wasnt happening in others, now it happens in all. It will freeze randomly then unfreeze...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Recently during start-up, my win xp taskmanager 32.exe gives me a "runtime error 217 at 00413E5E". How can I locate a description and resolve to this problem on Microsoft .com? -- Thanx, pro36

Where can I get a Windows 7 driver for Pinnacle Sytems Movie Box USB Rev 1?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I turned off my computer to go waway for the weekend. I came back and turned it on and It doesnt start up The power will come on but it keeps trying to start up. I can turn it off then back on and get into SAFE...

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I deleted intel graphics 4000 driver on my HP Pavilion DV7 to solve an issue I had with COM surrogate error. I was thinking I would reboot it which would get rid of the error. When I reboot and try to go into safe mode (or any other mode) the screen stays black with my mouse arrow on the...

Hello, ive tried booting up win 7 but it will not boot in normal. it will boot in safe mode but i cant figure out what would be he problem it was woorking fine 3 days ago and it just sat in the corner nobody touched it. i went to log and it was off so i booted it up and bam bsod idk what the...

My motherboard is a: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H Intel Z68 PCI-Express Motherboard Hello, I bought a new pc from aria.co.uk, it came in good nic and works fine. I booted up the pc, noticing a very strange lack of any motherboard logos or bios buttons, and proceeded to insatll windows 7. I chose the...

how i use my Laptop Blue tooth my laptop Model is Aspire 5732z

My ACER 4738g is not starting up, intially after the bios screen, the next screen is resuming windows and after its stuck with message ''setup is starting services''. Nothing is happening after that. I do have a boot CD and i tried ALT+F10 also. Can anyone suggest some soluton

For those who like Nvidia 280.... Its on sale at Frys for $249; BFG 280OC I just pick one from the local store yesterday. Its available online or in local store http://shop3.frys.com/product/5634681?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG leon2006

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Since installing XP SP2, my HP PSC500 printer has stopped working correctly. After using the printer a few times, and switching user a few times all attempts to print result in an error dialog indicating the document...

Hello, how do i unblock a downloaded program i blocked?

Odd happening wit hmy Mouse while in the BIOS Menu; Cursor Moves Across Screen By Itself! Just built an system; i7 2600k 3.4gb/SAbertooth P67 mobo/8gb DDR3/64gb Patriot SSD primary/WD 1TB Secondary Raid/GTX 480 Vid/Wireless Mouse & Keyboard/64bit Windows 7 Home. Been up and running for...

Hi guys, so I am planning to buy HD7770, but I m worried about if my cpu is not good enough for this gpu? Also Is 4 gb RAM enough for this gpu???

Hello, I am having a massive issue with my recently bough 7970 gpu, I have a phenom x6 1090t CPU, 8gb Kingston hyperx ram and a 1000w psu and still in crysis 2 for example I can only pull around 25 fps, it said my gpu usage is only at 55-60%. Help much appreciated :) I am new to this forum so...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) Hello to everyone. ;) My computer drives me mad! And I've only had it since this February and I had to reinstall WIN XP 4 times already! The thing is: When I turn on my comp it boots normally, it has no problems...