Recent content by ShiftKart

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    OS "forgetting" settings on reboot

    XP sp1 On rebooting, programs such as Zone Alarm keeps asking me to allow access to programs on startup, even know I put a checkbox inplace to "not ask again", does it everytime after a reboot. Another example, in any folders, I have them set to "view as a list" and "small", once applied...
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    DirectX installation error. Any pro's want to take a stab at this?

    This is my issue buried in another thread, thought it would be OK to start this as a seperate topic, it may help someone else down the road as well. D/L The latest DirectX 9.0c (October, 7 days old) and keep getting an uncomplete installation followed by the error log below. I'm trying to...
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    DirectX 9.0c installed - Software says it isn't, PLEASE HELP

    ^I'll read that here in a second, thank you. DirectX ERROR after installing d/l from above, log below: Everything was closed, only a couple of things in the taskbar, this is a prestine (was :D ) system, should I try installing in safemode perhaps? -- [10/20/06 07:39:38] module...
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    DirectX 9.0c installed - Software says it isn't, PLEASE HELP

    Thank you Contuniuity, I will give that a try today and see what happens. I'd like to do SP2 but like I was mentioning, I dont want to re-install on this hd. Thank you again!
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    DirectX 9.0c installed - Software says it isn't, PLEASE HELP

    I have Googled endlessly and need help with this. DXDIAG says 9.0c is installed yet many games say that Dirextx 9.0c is required but not installed.. I have tried to allow a "re-install" of DX with no luck, XP SP1 just returns with "The latest version of DirectX is installed......" I'm also...
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    Convert this Font - who can do it?

    Googled for over an hour, no luck arrgh. Have an important font, the problem is, its in 2 parts "pfm / pfb" I need to convert these to ttf. Anyone wanna step up with some knowledge on this? I looked at CrossFont, but it wont convert to .ttf Thank you very much.
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    Tivo2Go - Getting video to the PC

    Got the new Tivo2Go installed, got the software installed to transfer Tivo media to the PC. On cable (6mb) and have roughly 100' between the PC and Tivo. Question. Do I go wireless? If not, can I got Cat5 under the house (have otherstuff ran as well ;) ) to the Tivo USB? And that leads...
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    Need help picking PS, mobo inside-

    Need to try and find the cheapest PS for this mobo. Am I just looking for a PS thats for a micro ATX that supports P4/Celeron? MS-6714 Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 microATX Motherboard Documented General Info: CPU ? Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processor ? Supports...
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    WMI (XP pro) Can you answer this?!

    Hello group. I'm having a problem with this issue. Going to my network connection, right-clicking on the local area connection / properties / advanced tab. I get this message: http://home.comcast.net/~tonyg99/error.jpg Took a look at the services, this looks correct...
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    These forums. Wheres the rest of the forums?

    After logging in, I'm only getting maybe 8-10 forums, I recall a lot more... anyone help? Thanks group.
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    Replacing Gateway Mobo / how to?

    Can someone explain something? I picked up a new FIC SD-11 for $31.00.... compatible with older 750mhz Tbird Athlon. Doesn't come with drivers, manual etc so I headed to the site. For starters I dont see the AGP driver set for Windows XP. 95/98/98SE/2000 only (actually on all they're...
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    Replacing Gateway Mobo / how to?

    Well, In the few years that I've had this other Gateway machine, the mobo has gone out TWICE in it. And now I'm 3 months out of the warrenty. Mobo wont POST, power supply is good. But how the heck do I find a replacement mobo for this 'older' rig? Not looking to upgrade the whole machine, just...
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    Hot woman,booze,racing and Vintage Gaming

    Good God I must be bored ;) If you're in the mood for some visual stimulation, drop by my personal linkage below. There's plenty in there for *everyone* Have a most lovely day ;) TG
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    My woman / racing / and other stuff. PHOTO's Inside

    Man, can someone help me with that darn monitor question?! :) TG