Recent content by ctbook

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    Troubleshooting

    I am using the PC that is listed in the footer on my postings. Maybe I should update the video card's drivers? Is there anything else I shoud do? I just love this comp, but I am thinking of parting it out. It has been running 24/7 for all this time. It has not been OC'd or tweaked in any way. I...
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    Troubleshooting

    trying to think of what else I can tell about this problem...I only had to press reset once this morning!
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    Troubleshooting

    *************edit: should I post this somewhere else?********** After boot up the computer will get this pattern on the screen - like a multicolored blocks or a patchwork. This seems to have something to do with a Logitech wireless KB and mouse that I recently started using. I can't...
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    Toshiba Satellite BIOS password

    battery power, huh? Come to think of it, I have only tried to boot on battery so far... will try the AC when I get home... Vin - you got yours resolved with BIOS updates? How very exciting that Aunt Ester's ghost may not have fuxored the lapster!
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    Toshiba Satellite BIOS password

    My GF inherited a Toshiba Satellite MN: PSAA8U-0ER02K. I started it up last night and was futzing with settings as it was all superbig text used previously by her elderly aunt (RIP Aunt Ester). I got to the XP screen where her profile could be selected and thank goodness it was not password...
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    lost my programs

    Anyone?
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    cheap dell pcs

    Can coupon codes be used there?
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    Duo core

    E1405: $623 for Solo Core $671 for Duo Core Would I regret not getting this? Significant performance difference?
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    AVG requiring restart daily

    Anyone have this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it?
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    Am I crazy?

    Ahh, I must be thinking of the Egg.
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    Am I crazy?

    I thought once you could post your system somewhere on this site for others to see, search, and comment on.... Am I nuts or what? c
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    Powered USB

    I have a wireless mouse and a external HD connected to my laptop's built in USB ports. I want to get a USB card to run other things like a faster burner. Would I need a powered card?
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    My webspace and Firefox

    This must be the case...they reference IE for everything. sux.
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    My webspace and Firefox

    My isp includes webspace with my acct- for some reason, I can only add files with IE. Is this a common problem? I searched for another thread but didn't see anything? Thanks, c
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    Anyone know why?

    Thanks Jet. That did it. Duuh.