Recent content by Ratters

Did what you suggested....used Explore on my CD, then clicked on the "Flash" icon for the .exe programme......Disk browser programme loaded, but when I try to Install some of the Demos, some of them will Install OK, while others (ie. Americas Army) either wont Install, or take ages with a lot of...

Just made a clean install of XP Pro, everything working great except for one wierd problem thats really starting to bug me. Every time I put in a cover disk from one of the Computer Mags I subscribe to (Maximum PC & PC Gamer), the Autoplay appears to start, and then nothing......there will be...

Hi, I finally took the plunge and made a fresh install of XP Professional, after previously using ME. Now seem to be getting really low 3DMark 2001 scores than when originally using ME ??? Getting average score of around 5200 with XP....with ME was averaging 8000, any suggestions ??? Basics...

Just installed WinXP as part of Dual Boot system with Win ME. When using my dial up through WinME (USR External Serial Modem)...No problems. Then when I go to XP, even if I shut down between times, and try to start my dial Up, I get a message that the Serial port that my modem is on is "In...

Looking at buying a GeForce 3 for my new 1.2Gig AMD system....what one should I get ??? Have choice of 64MB DDR models from......... Asus ELSA Creative Gainward Hercules. Overriding concern is a fast and stable card, which can cope when I overclock my system a "little" :)

I am thinking of getting away from SB Live Sound Cards. The choices open to me at my Local Computer Store are as follows.....which one would you choose for mostly Gaming and general Computer use ???? 1) Turtle Beach Montego II 2) Sonic Fury 3) hercules Game Theatre XP Or do you have any...

Was thinking of a new AMD motherboard to run with PC2100. Have seen a lot of info on other Mobos on offer, but wondered if anyone had any comments on the Giga-Byte GA7-DXR Board ?????

Tried all of the above (except tRAS ??? where is this adzactly). Currently running with single PC2100 256MB SIMM (tried both individually...both worked fine)currently using VIO1 at 2.7 Volts & VIO at 3.45 Volts (tried all other settings and combinations)and seems to be stable, except when I...

Just built a new AMD 1.2 GHz 266 FSB system using Asus A7M266 Mobo. I also bought two Crucial PC2100 256MB SIMMS. Problem is the system is very unstable, keeps on coming up with various .DLL file problems and the odd VXD Blue screen error when both SIMMS are fitted, and I start using various...