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    WinXP wont install, Ubuntu says not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-

    "this cpu is not compatible with 64-bit mode windows" Google is not helping, since I am installing windows XP 32-bit and still getting this error. Would a dban wipe of the drive and then the 32-bit Windows work after that? Would it have anything to do with the MBR?
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    WinXP wont install, Ubuntu says not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-

    Each disc has the same outcome at the same time, normally when trying to access the HD, or with one of the XP discs hitting that 64 bit capatibility error. I would of thought RAM would be more random. I'll give it a shot though, should of tried it earlier actually. I ran memtest and it came up...
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    WinXP wont install, Ubuntu says not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-

    Hey, I had a n130 Samsung that had a failing hard drive. I had Windows 7 installed on another hard-drive and swapped it into the notebook, but Windows would not load. It would constantly restart. I have 2 Windows XP discs. One is very old, and loads everything but at the "starting windows"...
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    Data recovery problem

    Hello. I have a laptop that wont boot (freezes at windows logo). All the HDD tests indicate its full of bad sectors, so im trying to get what I can from it. I only have a HDD dock and a external dvd drive. None of the tools in UBCD will let me move files to the dvd drive. I can see the drive...
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    i need a new printer cartridge for my brother hl-2270dw

    Compatibles are perfectly fine and much cheaper. You can get some cartridges for cheaper and more ink capacity.
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    I will bring up the contract, will be interesting what they say. If they fired me because I had no contract it would go very bad for them since most of the interview process was done via e-mail. My forum English is very unique. My spoken English is a odd mix of West-country and Dublin accent :)
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    This is outside the US (Ireland). I'm not doing the jack repairs, Its not a matter of wont but cant. Im not taking them home because im being paid much less then I was in retail and working many more hours if I include the work at home. The business is owned by a son and dad (the son employed...
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    Will post one after im down there.
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    I would have to wait for him to fire me otherwise I get no support for 3 months. I have one laptop open now just putting it back together (wasn't even the jack, still not working) and another one at the shop taking up the space. Once they are fixed I will give him the ultimatum. After today...
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    You didnt read my post.
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    Would you do the jack repairs with such little room? Its good experience but it wont last long. Its alot better putting "computer/laptop/phone repair technician" then it is "baker".
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    Am I being unreasonable? New techy job problem

    I started a new job doing laptop and computer repairs. The business is very new and they are working from a ink refill front, which is probably the size of most people bathrooms. Everything is good and fine. Making use of the room I have to do the repairs. We got jack repairs in (not very...
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    dell 1545 DC jack problems (damaged laptop casing)

    Cool. will let you know what it is once I fix it :)
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    dell 1545 DC jack problems (damaged laptop casing)

    Hello forum. I have a laptop (Dell 1545) that only chargers if you niggle the charger end in the DC jack around a bit. I figured it would be a DC jack replacement since we have clarified the adapter is fine. The area around the DC jack is broken, the actual laptop casing is caved in slightly...
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Fresh Windows 7 Home Premium OEM is installed. Not tried verifying but will get on that later. Gonna put a few programs on, update etc etc. Should I let them have the Windows DVD ive made or should I keep that for when I need it again? If I create a partition then at least if they have any...
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    "You gonna format that?"

    I was about to do run a HDD self-test and got full electronical failure. The software would let me browse the HDD but it was only empty folders. I've been chasing the MBR but it seems like a dead HDD. Minitool partition wizard sees it as a "bad drive". Im trying whatever free software to try...
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Thanks. Maybe they have a windows DVD, since the laptop is one partition and no setup during boot.
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    "You gonna format that?"

    I have a laptop with a failed hard-drive. I can see the drive from BIOs but once you get to windows its nothing, wont even get to the loading screen. I was thinking it might be a super nasty boot sector virus but using a CD for a pre-windows virus scan sometimes does not work, the CD/DVD drive...
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Actually im asking the wrong question... Transferring windows onto a fresh new hard drive without the original Windows DVD, do you make one, install onto new hard-drive and use the serial thats on the laptop/PC?
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Thanks, but that wasn't the question.
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    "You gonna format that?"

    Hello forum. When technicians format drives, do they put windows on a DVD, install it and use the key thats normally on the case/laptop? I avoid formatting but someone asked me yesterday the process and I couldn't tell him, and I felt very stupid. Kai.
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    Ultimate Craigslist score

    Nice find! I snapped up a 7970 for 230 Euro a month ago on a ad's website. Great deals out there if your quick enough.
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    500w Seasonic enough for 7950 OC'ed?

    Im buying a third-hand 7970 XFX Core Edition for the same price as a 7950 new. Will be the first time I have a super high end card after years of picking the mid-range of the last gen. If my 500w Seasonic M12 cant hack it I can try and underclock/undervolt it.
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    U2412M disappointment

    I have the brightness down to 35 at the moment. R@96 G@95 B@87. Before I bought this new monitor, I did my research and went with one post out of many others that the jump from a 22" to a 24" was worth it. I was disappointing after turning it on, but I was mainly looking at the actual size...
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    U2412M disappointment

    Hello, Im sitting with the U2412M in front of me, blindingly bright. I don't know if im happy with my purchese or not. I was using a 22" Samsung T220 with a Gainward 460SE. 1) The main motivation for upgrading was more size. Its definitely bigger, but its odd. When you look side to side...
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    msi R7950 series

    Make sure PCI-e connectors are in and the PSU switch is on. I thought a new card killed my system years ago, because before I installed it I switched off the computer from the PSU and forgot about it :oops:
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    500w Seasonic enough for 7950 OC'ed?

    Thanks for the responses. I thought id have to hold off the overclocking on the card but now I can go wild :) Kai.
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    500w Seasonic enough for 7950 OC'ed?

    Hello. I have a meaty, heavy Seasonic M12 500w. My system is: 2500k OC'ed to 4Ghz, 460SE, 6gb RAM, 1 SSD and 1 HDD, 2 120mm and 2 160mm fan. and a soundcard. I plan on upgrading to a 7950, and plan on overclocking it. Most reviews would put whole system draw at around 400w when using a 7950...
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    Samsung T220 to a AL2416W?

    The AL2416W is a year older then my current monitor (I think :confused:). The monitor has had great reviews in 2005 for brilliant image and color, would it stand up today against current cheap LCD's? If It will then I will be much happier buying it. its going for 145 euro at the moment but its...
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    Samsung T220 to a AL2416W?

    This monitor popped up again but a bit more, 145 Euro. Would you rather have a 1920x1200 @ 75Hz monitor with a 7850? Or a Shimian 2560x1440 but running the risk of not having a card to run games at those resolutions? If I knew the 2" and 15Hz would blow me away I would be all over it, but I...
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    660 ti & 7950 - same price, "wrong" decision?

    I have seen 120Hz but not in gaming. I can imagine its really, really nice and could see why its hard going back to 60Hz. I hardly play any FPS's and spend alot of my time on games like Shogun 2, CK2, XCom, Civ 5 etc, so IPS would probably benefit me more then 120Hz and anyone else who plays...
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    26" Hanns-G monitor on the Egg - to buy or not to buy

    Anyone who has had/got a 27" 2560x1440 will tell you a 27" 1920x1080 is a terrible decision. Anyone who a 27" 1920x1080 whos never seen a 27" 2560x1400 will tell you they are amazing. I have neither though :(
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    Monoprice to sell own branded displays

    Do Monoprice sell to Europe?
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    660 ti & 7950 - same price, "wrong" decision?

    Im about to buy a 7950 soon (currently have a 460 SE) for my new 1920x1200 monitor that im getting tomorrow. My last ATI card was a X1800XT. It should run cooler and quieter while being so much faster. I cant wait :)
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    Samsung T220 to a AL2416W?

    The AL2416W is older then the T220 (I think), but its 1920x1200 @ 75Hz. Its also going for just 100 Euro, which is insanely cheap. Its been the kind of upgrade ive been looking for and also I can see if that bump in refresh rate makes any difference (some people say it does, others say no). My...
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    120Hz and 3D.. just a bunch of BS?

    I might be buying a old LCD Acer monitor thats 1920x1200 @ 75Hz. Can you see any difference at 75Hz? Its going for very cheap and it will at least for me settle the issue of IPS V TN @ 120Hz.
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    Whats your best ever PC related purchase?

    SSD with Windows and Steam on it changed my life.
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    Monitor upgrade question(s)

    23" IPS 16:9 OR 24" TN 16:10 Mainly gaming. Not to many FPS's, mostly strategy, RTS and x4 games.
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    Monitor upgrade question(s)

    300 Euro is the price of the 24" and is the max budget. The 23" 16:9 IPS monitors are 170 Euro, much cheaper and might be the difference between a 7850 and a 7950.
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    Monitor upgrade question(s)

    I am upgrading from a Samsung 22" T220. My head is wrecked trying to figure out a worthy upgrade. For the past 2 weeks I have been looking at 23" IPS 16:9 1920x1080 monitors. I finally found one but then found that regarding real estate, its tiny. So, the only 24" I can find are also 1920x1080...