Recent content by Karpl

Thanks EXCellR8. That wasn't a problem, but it did get me to examine things again more closely. I think the problem is the cheap power cable it came with. I was able to get the power inside to come and go just by jiggling it a certain way where it connects to the pc. After shining a flashlight...

Thank Ketchup. Just curious. Was there any part of that that made you lean that way? I'm not doubting you, I just want as much ammo as I can get for when I talk to them again. I get the feeling they will balk at the idea, although they have been helpful so far. What I think I need to do is...

I have a new Ryzen system from Velocity Micro I'm having problems with. Had it about two weeks but haven't installed anything on it yet in case I have to rma it. Here's everything that happened so far: 1. Computer shut down on its own. I wasn't using it, computer was idle, no programs open. I...

Thanks for the replies! Are you saying boot up the machine with the cpu completely removed? This might sound dumb, but where would I see the post error, on the monitor right? Right now, I'm getting nothing on the monitor anyway. So I don't see how this could change? I forgot to mention...

I feel like such a heel! Helped a friend get an old W98 machine running. Working great for a couple weeks but needed a new cpu fan - AMD K7 Socket A. So I swapped them out. The old one was a pain to get off and even worse putting the new one on. Now after putting back together and booting up...

Thanks. That makes more sense now. For some reason, I thought a volume represented the entire drive. Either way, it's hard to see what damage could be done on a new drive. I just wanted to be really sure since it's not mine.

My mom has a new Western Digital MyBook Essential external hard drive. We're just trying to convert it from FAT32 to NTFS in Vista. WD's instructions tell you to start by going to Disk Management, right-click on the drive and select "Delete Partition", then continue... This worked when I did it...

That's just it. Query says 'success'. But XP won't let me install a dial-up connection. I also noticed that I can't dial my ISP access number thru Hyperterminal. I get 'NO CARRIER' message. But I can dial my cell phone and it rings and if I send the call to voicemail, I can actually hear my...

I always had problems with my Linksys router with Roadrunner and Windows Me. I would lose connection for no reason - then go thru the entire process of resetting everything. If I didn't do everything perfectly in order, it wouldn't work and I'd have to start over again. And forget about it if...

JackMDS - Thanks for the reply. I have removed AOL9. When I try to 'Create a new connection' thru 'New Connection Wizard', I get to the 'Internet Connection' screen - but the check box for 'Connect using a dial-up modem' is grayed out. It wants to force me to use my lan connection. This is...

US Robotics USR5633A - I want to return this modem to USR. But the tech support rep had it working in Hyperterminal. The rep insists that since it works in Hyperterminal, I have no grounds for a return. Yet it is not recognized in AOL 9, Roadrunner's dial-up access, or USR's own program...

I have a US Robotics v.92 usb modem (USR5633A) - using Windows XP. I can't get it working using AOL 9, Roadrunner's dial-up access, or USR's own program 'ControlCenter'. In AOL 9, it attempts to retrieve the access numbers, but can never connect. The same thing happens in Roadrunner's dial-up...

Thanks Bluemax. No, not so good with a soldering gun. But I'm real handy with a tube of super glue!

That's a plan. Do the ADC conversion before hitting the computer. Makes sense too. If they're giving me onboard sound, I might as well take the freebie and try it. I know what sounds good. Just curious, if the onboard codec uses AC'97 2.x, would that normally be upgradable if I should choose...

The last time I visited home, my mom sent me packing with all my old junk. Lo and behold my Pong game circa 1970something. Got it home plugged it in and yup - still works! Not only that, but an original Coleco football handheld - you know the same one they're remaking now. It works too! If you...