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HELP I have a notebook and desktop PC both running WindowsXP home. Both have same prob. If there is no CD or DVD in the drive when booted up the drive will not read from the disc when inserted with the PC running. The light flashes on the drive and the small 'wizard' window appears but when...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) When I try to change identities in outlook express, after I do the change , the screen instead of going directly to the other ident. the desktop comes back and I then have to re open outlook express to read mail...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Via a logon script I need to query the version of Xp prior to some action. So if xp w/sp1 is version 5.1.2600 what is xp /sp2 ? when I do a 'ver' command i get the same results.

All cables were connected according to GIGABYTE user manual, but PC does not beep or Power-On-Self-Test (POST). The Heatsink CPU fan does not even spin. I am totally lost. I can hear the SATA Hard disk drives (HDD) spinning but the IDE CD-ROM does not light up. While the ATX 2x12 Main Power...

My system is a EP43-DS3L, Q8200 cooled by a CoolerMaster TX2 2x2GB Markvision 800Mhz sticks, two sata hds, sata dvd burner, a 9400GT and zalman 360W PSU. I am just starting to learn how to overclock and have doubts. I had the Q8200 running @ 2.80 for 3 months with settings: 7 x 400 the only...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Hi, is there any way of using the xp fax client with multiple modems, Ive got a normal land line on this laptop, but also a built in mobile devce, idelaly id like the fax client to try the land line, if it cant get a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Hi, my pc doesn't want to boot. I get the error "ntldr is missing". 'and there's no floppy in the drive'. I tried to boot in safe mode and last known good config... and still no success. I tried to use win xp setup...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Windows XP Pro SP2 quit working. I can start a new dialup wizard and all looks well, but it fails to connect to known good dialup servers. Any ideas? Thanks. /Howard

Hello, I am in need of a power supply for the Behringer Pro Mixer DX100. Any sort of help or idea is greatly appreciated.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Lately I've tried to update my java software and received the following error message: Windows Installer The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) The self testing on the printer tests ok. It will print out a test page when I set up the printer ok. XP did not recognize the printer to set it up automatically and I had to install it manually. I had one page print...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I noticed there was a higher version of windows messenger than what I had which was verson 4.7. I never have installed the windows XP SP2 because of vulnerabilities. I tried last night to download and install the latest...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I used to use hibernate, but when i reformated my computer it doesnt work anymore. I go to enable it in power options and when i press apply a dialog box comes up and says "this file is being used by another...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Had computer crash. Upon restart found that primary drive (formerly E:) is now C: Drive has WinXP Pro with SP2 and all updates, one partition. Also have 2nd drive, which was C: before crash, now D:, one partition...

does core voltage changes??

Specs - Mobo: Asus p5kc Old Cpu: Pentium D 3.0ghz New Cpu: Intel Core 2 DUO E7500 2.93GHz Wolfdale 1066MHz FSB When I installed new cpu and re-mounted the heatsink (golden orb II), started the PC back up, the startup gets frozen at the Motherboard Splash screen. "Asus P5kc" "press delete to...

Alright, so I watched a couple videos on youtube on power supply replacement. In many of the videos, they make it look as easy as just sliding in the power supply. However, when I tried to remove a power supply from an old Dell inspiron, as practice, it was more difficult than that. At first I...

Hello! :hello: I was wondering how many amps do i need on my PSU +12v rails to be able to run hd6670. My psu is 500w with 20 amps on its +12v rails. If i cant run the said card can you guys recommend me a good card that consume less than 20 amps on its +12v rails? thanks! :D

i have trouble turning on my PC, it goes like this after a long power off, usually a night, 8 out of 10 times it wont start for the first time the power button is pressed, green light is ok, red light flashes for several times but there is nothing on the screen no matter how long i wait but...

I just built a computer for the first time for a little bit of gaming. My question is when I play pretty much any game every couple of minutes my computer will want to stutter or skip. Hopefully you guys know what I mean by that but I can't get it to stop. Can anyone help me out and get it to...

Hello, which pcie series card supports in intel 82915g board.what is the limit ans series

Hello. I've just updated my ATI CCC drivers to the latest version. I have a 32" full HD LG TV connected with DVI:HDMI @1080p. (Just the 1 display). Every other iteration of CCC has allowed me to use a slight overscan to fill the whole screen, however I can't find any option for it now. Have...

Hey, this is my first post here and I need some advice. My PC is starting to get old and my GPU is kinda outdated( for games like Deus Ex, Hitman Absolution en Bioschock Infinite. Current PC specs: PSU : Aopen Z400-08FC (http://global.aopen.com/products_detail.aspx?Auno=2530) Motherboard...

Hi, I am looking for recommends for a nice large case and quality PSU modular of 650 watt or more. Budget is in the neighborhood of $300 USD but I would love to save some money if i can. Aesthetics are secondary concern I like white and LED lighting. Also water cooling would be nice. Preferred...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) when I right click on a link to download, the option is not enabled. How can enable it ?

hello! i'm planning to buy psu for my pc..it has a good price just didn't know if it is a good psu?yet it indicates that it can deliver 700w for my pc...do i need to look for another psu? any suggestions?? thanks in advance guys!! :)

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) My notebook has XP SP2 loaded and has joined a Domain of a corporate network. Whether I am online or offline, if I logon as domain/username, Xp will not allow me to turn OFF the firewall. The radio button that says...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Hi. I was wondering if anyone here was familiar with using System File Checker on XP Pro SP2. Yesterday I ran "sfc /scannow". sfc needed to replace a dll file and asked for the original Windows CD. After...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hello I have problem with notepad Go to function. It is disabled and i cant use this. Basically i had same problem with status bar but i resolve this myself (hack regedit). Can anyone know what i can do ??

My RAM set is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231629 (XMP Timings are 1600MHz @7-8-8-24-2T) According to what I hear from most people, the tCAS (aka tCL) is 7 tRCD is 8 tRP is 8 tRAS is 24 Command Rate is 2 However, on an overclock, I got stable (1.5 hrs+ on Prime95...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?) I am beginning to use Group Policy to manage SP2 firewall settings for several of my customers with W2K AD Domains. I had been focusing on compatibility with Symantec AV, but it looks like I broke Windows Messenger. The...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi All, I would like to start by saying that I have already asked these questions in Clarion and WindowsXP Tablet Edition news groups. No one has even seen the problems...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) I'm trying to resolve an issue with a program, and I'm supposed to download and install a Windows Installer cleanup utility. I downloaded it from the Microsoft Site, but when i try to install it I get the following...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi, I cannot make private my files and folders,after going to user accounts and creating a pass word it then asks if you want to make files and folders private after clicking yes nothing happens after which I get...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Is there any problems to running a raid using external hard drives? can win xp pro run a raid or would i have to get 3rd party software?

my desktop has intel i3 530 2.93 GHz CPU, gigabyte h55m- usb3 mobo. Samsung 7200 rpm 32mb sata 2 1T HD . currently i have 2x2 GB ram. i think that my everyday applications are not so demanding, but when i open some game like the sims 3, it takes a lot of time until it is loaded ( it's not a...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.hp.hardware (More info?) Good day! I have a HP Pavilion that I recently loaded XP Professional on. It has been working fine for the last couple of weeks and then, last night, when I turned the PC on, it went to the first blue screen (the one that says HP Invent)...

when a firefox tab is loading. when i press mouse button on other tab. it keeps saying not reponding repeatedly every time i press the mouse button until the loading tab finishe. i reinstalled firefox it and it still has that problem

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) > ie help :"To help protect your security, Internet Explorer has restricted this file from showing active content that could access your computer. Click here for options..." > ie help : > ie help :This message appears when a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) When installing a plug and play printer i get a message that says "the specified print monitor is unknown" . The printer worked before i had some virus and adware problems. Anyone had this problem?