Open Network

Forum discussion tagged with Open Network.
  1. Diarkis

    Question Can't browse but I can still download torrents. Why?

    There is an open wifi network signal near me. When I connect to it, my browser opens asking for my phone number. I can use internet (1GB LIMIT) if I fill in the details but if I don't do so and close the the browser without entering my phone number, my torrents still download with speeds upto 15...
  2. L

    GTA V lag spikes and stutter

    Hi! I recently downloaded GTA V and I've been experiencing stutter and lag. I used to have a problem with textures not loading in but launch option ''--disablehyperthreading'' fixed it. Now I have only stuttering problem left. My specs: Pentium G4400, 2 core & 2 thread (a brand new) 2TB Seagate...
  3. G

    Prolonged beep no display.

    Hopefully someone can give me some wisdom. Repairing an old Acer mini desktop after it would turn on and give an eternal long beep . No display. Replaced fan & CPU still no change. Swapped all the ram out still nothing. Unplugged CD-ROM/HDD still nothing. Tried the internal graphics took...
  4. S

    Need help choosing the right heatsink fan

    I already did some research and I can't decide between these: - Noctua NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM - Thermalright TY-150 - Thermalright TY-147A - Thermalright TY 149 - Scythe glidestream 140mm - Cougar Vortex CF-v14h Other suggestions are welcome as well but these are about same price and not all...
  5. Black panther

    Corrupt graphic card

    I haven't used my pc from last 6 month then, yesterday i started it my monitor wasn't displaying anything then i removed and again installed ram still it wont start then i removed my graphic card and it worked perfectly does that mean my graphic card got corrupt please tell me any solution if it...
  6. T

    Dell M6500 touchpad/point stick Not working correctly or at all

    My dell m6500 started acting up the point stick all of a sudden stopped working and is not being detected at all. The touch pad now won't double tap or scroll and zoom. I have tried uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling them but it did not fix it. I ran tests on motherboard and other...
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    What FPS will this PC run the latest games on medium settings without visible lag??

    Here is the link: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191847824861&globalID=EBAY-GB
  8. P

    Can a psu of 500W EVGA, and a gtx970 run on a amd fx-6300(six core)not OC.

    8gb ram, Asus M5A78L-M motherboard. 500W EVGA psu Will this GPU bottleneck? and will the psu be able to run it?
  9. D

    Should I upgrade, build, or wait?

    Current specs: i5 4670k (stock cooler) GTX 660 8 GB DDR3 RAM 750w PSU This is my first build, and it's around 2 years old. At the moment, I can run most games on high-ultra settings, but I feel like the graphics card will become obsolete soon. I want to be able to play games like Fallout 4 and...
  10. R

    4 ohm system can I add 8 ohm speakers?

    Hello, I have an LG CM4530 mini system. It came with 2 speakers and a sub. The receiver and speakers say 4ohms. I would like to add 2 insignia outdoor speakers that are 8 ohms each Into the outputs that power the 4 ohm speakers And drive all at the same time. That way I can have music inside and...
  11. S

    Are the any good 1440p+ monitors with gsync or should I wait?

    I'm doing a full build upgrade on my rig and with that I want a good 1440p+ monitor(s) with gsync and a low response time with a budget around $800 per monitor (24/27 inch,have 2 24 inch 1080p 144hz/1ms now). I'm running a single EVGA GTX 980 SC ACX 2.0 and plan to add a second in the very near...
  12. fat-chunk

    Intermittent BSOD, can't find the source, could be RAM?

    Hi, I have gotten the BSOD on my custom-built desktop about three times now over the last month. I can't really seem to find the reason for it happening though as it is sporadic and most of the time my PC runs normally. I think it might be the RAM and here is why: When I built my PC I bought...
  13. gerry410

    replace 4 year old 5850 with AXR7 250x

    Hi all, I have a 4 year old Radeon 5850 PCS and am thinking of replacing it with a newer PowerColor AXR7 250x. I noticed my old card is mem 256 bit but the new one is 128 both 1GB GDDR5. The newer 250x is a faster core clk. 1000 and mem is 1125 my older card is 760/1050. Is it worth the...
  14. W

    Is this PC CASE good? (antec nine hundred)

    Hi guys. I can buy used antec nine hundred for 45€ and I want to know if it's worth it. What bothers me it is 2 years old and has bright interior (pictures below) so I want to know...is this case still decent? http://i.imgur.com/46y0Qkv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/fYUIDTc.jpg...
  15. D

    windows updater wont update

    ok ppl im a computer n00b but i play wow.My computer has been randomly shutting off due to a softwhere problem, so what was a told to do, wipe it. i reinstalled windows a million times because i can not get the windows updater to update it gives me a error messageand says the page can not be...
  16. M

    Someone sort this out if you think you can. CHALLENGE.

    Hello, all downloads (official) wont install on my amilo d 7830 i have no sound and tried absolutely everything but nothing work ive tried unistalling and installing stopping and restarting but i cant figure this out also the volume icon wont let me adjust and says i have no mixers or audio...
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    fax using pulse dialing AND tone credit card

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I currently live overseas where all calls have to be pulse dialed. However, the access code at my international carrier must be entered by tone, which is done on voice calls by pulse dialing the carrier and then pressing...
  18. H

    tv out port of display card is enabled cant play DVDs

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) keeps saying this protected disc can not be played when the tv out function is enabled also the tv out port of your display card is not working properly
  19. B

    Powerline advice

    Hi, I've been asked to look into powerline products for my house mates, before we move into our new house in September. We are all university computing students, so having a good connection is very important to us. There are five of us moving into a three story house. The phone socket is in the...
  20. D

    XP extremly slow, disc usage light constantly lit.

    I have a netbook (EEE PC 701SD) which is a good few years old now and it has recently become extremely slow. Opening an internet browser takes a very long time. Menus are unresponsive, applications start slowly and it is generally unusable. I have absolutely no clue whatsoever what is wrong with...
  21. S

    Can older windows 7 key be used for a new install?

    I want to do a fresh install of windows 7 on an SSD for a new pc i'm building. I've been using an asus laptop that came with an OEM windows 7 without any physical disks but with the product key on the bottom of the laptop. Is it possible for me to reuse that key somehow via phone activation or...
  22. S

    Acer aspire 5732z software bluetooth

    plese instaling bluetooth driver
  23. S

    No usb 2.0 ports after win7 install

    have old vaio computer..after win7 install after using xp..usb ports work as 1 not 2 (data transfer very slow). All drivers (USB controller, intel chipset, uninstalled then updated..driver update subscription program bought..no help. Any thoughts? Thanks..
  24. Chi_10

    Normal

    Hi, I am running VMware Station in my computer and I have installed Window Xp Sp3. What cause the CPU ultilize is very high and jump back and forth? Is it a normal on only VMware station? What is your suggestion and solution? Do I download any patch? Thank you tri_chi_w@hotmail.com
  25. G

    home over pro?

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) I have a pirated copy pf XP Pro. .......big mistake. Can I buy the Home Edition & put it on top or would I have to remove Pro first? I didn't need Pro in the first place & a good lesson learned here.....buy my own :-)...