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I just finished building my new computer, and I can't get a signal to my monitor, which means no bios or anything, i'm stuck. I have tried with multiple cords and multiple monitors(TV). I went back and checked all connections, and all seem fine, Cpu fan, Video card fan, case fans, and the disc...

Hello, so I'm not picky, i just need a half decient case that wont fall down, the only thing i need is enough space for: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159082 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159082...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) How do i get a program not to run when I start my computer. When I need it I'll start it. Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) Hi, Have done something stupid and lost tool bar. now have 'hotbar' toolbar and cannot find anything. Any ideas how to get rid of it and get back original one??? Please help!

I got my new gaming computer in about 2 weeks ago, and I've been a bit anal about the temps. Here are my specs and the temperatures I'm receiving. Cpu: AMD-FX 8120 Eight core Ram: 4GB Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7770 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 -- AMD 970 Power supply: 650W So, at idle, I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Hello all. First time here and this problem is really getting on my nerves. Thursday, my printer was fine. Today, it's not working It's a Canon BJC 2110, connected via USB. Here's what happened from Fri - Today SAT...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) I have WinXPpro SP2 on a CD, but i read that it should only be installed after installing all the other various security updates from the MS windows update site. I don't want to connect to the Internet until...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Me and my friend were trying to set up our laptop so that it could play some mpeg file I made to memorialize someone. It had Windows Media Player, so all was fine, and there were some issues regarding setting it up to play in...

Hi all, Been reading Tom's Hardware since the old site style, thought I had an account but I musta forgot it so I just made a new one. My current system's starting to show it's age, I'm planning to build a new system in anticipation for the release of Aion which hopefully will last me for a...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) Hey, I ran Registry Mechanic which found some 300+ problems in my registry! After fixing the problems my Disk Check no longer works. Using the system restore fixes the Disk Check issue, but then my Registry...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) This may come as a very stupid question but can anyone come up with a good description of the command xcopy /Z. I cannot find very much documentation on the /Z option as it seems to have been added to Windows...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) I have a problem with the default printer staying selected since SP2. Never had this problem with SP1. This a Dell 8100 with XP reinstalled on a reformatted drive. XP had no problem setting up HP LaserJet 4L as the local...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Earlier this week I upgraded from Millennium to XP Pro. My old Zip 100 parallel port drive will function quite normally for a while after my computer boots up. Eventually, anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour or...

Archived from groups: rec.games.frp.super-heroes (More info?) I'm starting a Risus PBEM set in my Alien Light world. More info is here: http://www.phoenyx.net/risusupers . -- chuk

With my new M5A88-VEVO board build I have gotten everything working great except for sound. I've troubleshot till my hands bled and to no avail. The on board card is a ALC892 realtek card. I've installed the drivers for it that came with the board, nothing. I uninstalled that and installed the...

Hello I am looking for a compatible graphics card for my ill-bought Lenovo M57 SFF. The only official graphics card available is the LENOVO 57Y4397 GeForce 310. This card retails on ebay and other websites for approximately 60 to 100 euros which is a lot to pay for a low profile graphics card...

My device shows in device manager with yellow exclamation. when try to update it says my drives are up to date when i restart it tells me cant find suitable drives for this device. thx wf

How much better would two 4GB 680s perform over one 4GB 690? Would it be significantly better? Cost isn't an issue, but electricity is, as I know two GPUs would be eating way more electricity. Also, doesn't 690 have HDMI output? I see 3 x DVI-I and 1 x mDP (which I don't even know what that...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I have a new usb flash drive and when I plug it in XP tells me I have new hardware. Instead of just installing it and telling me that its ready to use it brings up the new hardware wizard. After I go through the wizard it...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) We no longer seem to be able to open any files in Notepad, I have tried to follow advice that I have found on the internet about going into msconfig and expanding the file but that does not seem to work. I have also done...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) Each time I have started up recently, Windows Explorer opens in C:\Program Files\Common\Bin with 4 files within the folder entitled iviaudio.ax, iviaudioeff.ax, ivinav.ax and ivivideo.ax. I have checked msconfig/start...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I am running XP Pro on my Toshiba Laptop. If I plug my Garmin GPS into the serial port and turn it on before I power on my laptop, WinXP detects a new hardware device and installs the software for it when I turn on the laptop...

I have a couple of identical Inspiron 620S (small form factor, TFW 250w PSU) I got from the office. I want to throw a new vidcard in one and have these two just sitting around, brand new/unused. Both are low profile. ■NVIDIA GeForce 210 GPU 1 GB 64-Bit DDR3 SDRAM Memory Low profile Graphic Card...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.development.device.drivers,microsoft.public.windowsxp.device_driver.dev (More info?) I developed a USB driver for smartcard reader and it was running fine on WinXP. It works fine on Win2k too if my reader is connected through a hispeed hub. However, if...

when try to copy docement in my usb memory stick a text appear saying write protection nd it does not copy my file what should i do

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?) The server service does not appear in my services list. I can only assume it has somehow been deleted. 1. What is the filename of the server service? (So I can look for it.) 2. Is there any way to install the server...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?) Windows Xp will not print from Word or other WinXp apps. It will print form the internet. I am using an HP printer which has worked fine and prints well when called up form Internet Explorer for printing. When called up...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.work_remotely (More info?) I wanted to know if there are any logs maintained by Windows XP when someone connects through a Remote Desktop?? Could anyone let me know how to look thorugh the Event Logs to find any remote desktop attempt...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) My home gateway PC just hangs during power shutdown, but it goes through OK with the re-start cycle. During shutdown, it goes thru 'logging off', then 'Saving Your Settings', then hangs at 'Windows is Shutting down.' At that...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Hi all, I have windows xp home edition installed on my PC,With 4 user accounts on it. I have installed a second hard drive on it. Two of the uer accounts are administraters (these two have passwprds on them), the other...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Alrite, I am running Windows XP Service Pack 1 and nearly everytime I connect to the Internet via modem the computer freezes. I then restart the computer and it will then connect to the Internet straight away, everytime...

Hello, I get the message "unidentified network - no internet access" on my computer since my upgrade to Windows 8. I'm using an Actiontec GT704-WG DSL modem/router connected to an ASUS M4A79XTD-EVO motherboard. I can get wireless access to my computer - a desktop - from the modem but not from...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I have a Pentium 4 computer running win xp home and when I power up my computer it will go thru the power up and then start all over again ( sometimes 10 times ). I am afraid to power my machine off in case it won't start up...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) My keyboard is not working during bootup or when OS is loaded. I do not get any errors when the keyboard is plug in, but no keys will function. I can't even get into the bios by hitting the del key, which is how I get into...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.video (More info?) This software is installed on my PC and I am trying to burn a DVD-RW. When a click "start" in the Burning Wizard/Output satge I am always greeted with the following error messages: Burning Process Aborted Rendering Fail Can...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) > SCAM : Subject: New Private Message has arrived > SCAM : From: admin@winxptalk.com > SCAM : Date: Sat, 7 May 2005 11:54:30 -0500 > SCAM : > SCAM : > SCAM : Hello cbminfo, > SCAM : > SCAM : You have received a new...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) I frequently get the following message from C:\Documents and Settings\ My Name\Desktop\downloads\persfw.exe. UsrsltMd5AddApp: You have too many applications already registered! The message wants me to click OK...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I have recently purchased a Dell laptop with xp on it. I have tried to run some old games on it and have found that the resoultion stays the same and the game is run in a small winow in the middle of the screen. Any ideas or...

I ordered a 'Riviera' 5.1 channel today from Newegg. From their reviews, it sounds good. Anyone else here own a Turtle Beach sound card?