Recent content by compso

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    Comp Locking up....Grrrr

    Doesn't hurt to have a backup PSU. After reading (MaxPC) a review/labtest of the modular PSU units aren't as tough as the temp rises. I would get PC Power & Cooling at the high end or Antec to save a buck. You should un-overclock (?) while troubleshooting/diagnosing. Run memtest86...
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    Windows crashes when typing in MS Word

    Hmmmm. Latest BIOS? IRQ conflicts? Forceware 81.98 drivers? Driver Cleaner assisted uninstall? OS? Power issue? Can you test all PSU rails and report back voltages? Can you run at spec'd clockspeeds/timings for testing?
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    yahoo email

    Do you have Firefox web browser installed? If not, install it, visit www.GetFireFox.com and try it there. Let us know.
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    Wireless USB mouse and keyboard.. input constantly interrupted

    It's either hardware or software related. Hardware: Specs of the keyboard and mouse (vendor/model). Any fans or any other electrical devices around? What kind of monitor? Try keyboard and mouse on atleast 2 other PC's not just one. Software: Reinstall the software with the latest...
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    My computer starts up ok...

    ??? Your fix was hardware and software related? Is it possible that something was not seated completely/properly in its slot, shorting it?
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    ChkDsk error...can't boot

    Tomorrow I'll check if I can get my Knoppix can mount my USB Zip 250. Rebate's advice is good. Buy an external USB 2.0 enclosure so that you can connect a CD/DVD burner, 3.5" IDE hard drive or 2.5" hard drive. Since it's in a laptop you can't use EaseUs Disk Copy 1.0. SpinRite will cost you...
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    Help...computer not booting after power failure.

    Ya, get a post beep code or video code. Try replacing the 3V CR2032 CMOS battery with another, they are cheap and available at Safeway, Walgreens, RiteAid, etc. Let us know.
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    Lexmark X74/X75

    But it was only for 32 bit Windows? Am I to assume that you are NOT running the typical 32bit version of Windows XP? http://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/d...0&searchLang=en&os_group=WinXP&target= (32bit XP) Lexmark: 1-800-332-4120...
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    HALP! this laptop won't do anything!!

    SR would be what you claim if it were consistant and reliable and THAT is my ultimate point. I only referenced blackviper for an additional source of how to turn SR off. I work at the PC repair bench all day long and more often than not SR fails! So what you gonna say to THAT?! huh?!
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    Help! ABIT KN8 Ultra ATX mobo's chipset fan making noises *FIXED*

    GREAT! So reseat your components would have been the ideal resolution.
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    New Build won't boot

    The problem could ALWAYS be power, just so you know. You wouldn't know that until you test for it and power issues CAN affect RAM. I just wanted to confirm your PSU was delivering the necessary amount of power and my suggestion was a follow up in case something easier didn't work (like...
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    Help! ABIT KN8 Ultra ATX mobo's chipset fan making noises *FIXED*

    Not sure what safe temps for chipset are. Their resilience is varied I'm sure. You should definately get some compressed air to dust or system against dust, heat and static build up. Meaure the chipset fan width by length and I'll see if I have a replacement.
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    HALP! this laptop won't do anything!!

    http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:ZVxs...tore+is+a+resource+hog+use+erunt&hl=en http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:ZVxs...tore+is+a+resource+hog+use+erunt&hl=en Just a couple of reasons I don't use system restore. If system restore were more consistantly reliable or ran pre Windows then...
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    Help...computer not booting after power failure.

    Until I get a second to think can you replace your UPS ASAP so we can atleast have clean electricity?
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    Hard Drive Flu?

    OK. I have seen this intermittently before. Check your jumper settings on all 4 of these drives even if you think you know. Only mount and connect the Primary Master hard drive on master jumper settings to the IDE controller using an EIDE (80wire/40pin) cable. Then report back after...