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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wahles(m): 10:17am On Oct 10, 2014
I b JJC, didn't know y I went for d linux version of this aser aspire e1-510 e doesn't boot, wanna ask if its possible I upgrade it windows 8. I neva use eye c d desktop atall and it hurts# please any theories
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Anthony3850(m): 12:59pm On Oct 10, 2014
[quote author=Anthony3850 post=27009581][/quote] help me naa guys
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Anthony3850(m): 1:00pm On Oct 10, 2014
Anthony3850:
Guys please i really need your help,,, when i wanted to download gta sa apk+data of 1.6gb on my Acer laptop but it just writes 'gta sa apk+data.rar.exe', i tried to get deus ex, still it ends with .exe after .rar,,, i checked numerous sites and they where d same,, and b4 i forget,, it made d gta of 1.6gb turn to 620kb and dues ex of 720mb to 550kb...., guys pls how do i resolve dis? Please
somebody help me naah.. Guys i dey beg
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 1:17pm On Oct 10, 2014
[quote author=Anthony3850 post=27009581][/quote]

yes Ur system can be upgrade!... contact: check our signature, thanks
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 1:21pm On Oct 10, 2014
wahles:
I b JJC, didn't know y I went for d linux version of this aser aspire e1-510 e doesn't boot, wanna ask if its possible I upgrade it windows 8. I neva use eye c d desktop atall and it hurts# please any theories

yes!... contact: check our signature, thanks
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wolebaba(m): 3:54pm On Oct 10, 2014
wahles:
I b JJC, didn't know y I went for d linux version of this aser aspire e1-510 e doesn't boot, wanna ask if its possible I upgrade it windows 8. I neva use eye c d desktop atall and it hurts# please any theories

Wale type ls from the command prompt and show me the result. I am guessing it has the base linux OS installed. It is however "upgradable" sha. If I may ask y did you buy the Linux installed Lappy in the first instance sef? well the best solution na to install Windows. Buy Windows licensed OS and put the CD in the CD drive, restart the PC and follow the instructions.

You can install the OS first sha and license it afterwards.

But show me the outcome of the ls command 1st make I see y your initial commands dey come with errors.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wolebaba(m): 4:21pm On Oct 10, 2014
3kay945:


Sorry for been late o.
The laptop has gone worse. Now, immediately it boot to show desktop icon, the screen will go blank and all buttons won't function except the power button solely for force closing the laptop.
Same thing will repeat if I try booting up again.
Laptop specs.
Compaq 615
It came with 1GB ram but upgraded to 4GB
It was window 7 starter. Upgraded to home premium.(almost 2months ago, though problem started 2weeks ago)
Have not formatted it before, haven't encountered any serious virus threat before.
I did diagnose on the laptop, all areas tested was passed. I.e memory test, start up etc.
I notice the laptop is extremely hot when the problem started.
Thanks bro

Bros you have answered the question yourself. Laptop is extremely hot.......... Kindly confirm that the processor fan is still working? This can be done by placing your hands on the side of your laptop while it is trying to boot. If the processor fan is no longer working it can cause the extreme heat which can hamper the work of the processor. The symptom you are reporting can happen when the processor isnt working properly.

Kindly involve a technician to resolve this.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by 3kay945(m): 4:31pm On Oct 10, 2014
wolebaba:


Bros you have answered the question yourself. Laptop is extremely hot.......... Kindly confirm that the processor fan is still working? This can be done by placing your hands on the side of your laptop while it is trying to boot. If the processor fan is no longer working it can cause the extreme heat which can hamper the work of the processor. The symptom you are reporting can happen when the processor isnt working properly.

Kindly involve a technician to resolve this.

Thanks, I reloaded the OS and it works but the problem (screen going blank) still comes up once in a while now. Not as frequent as before.
Could it be hard drive or virus related issues?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wolebaba(m): 4:32pm On Oct 10, 2014
Anthony3850:
somebody help me naah.. Guys i dey beg

You are most likely downloading a virus.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Ogarj(m): 4:47pm On Oct 10, 2014
My HP Pavilion DV6 Screen s not Displaying.(totally Blank)
F12(wifi) Led indicator is On.
Caps Led is Blinking.
Power Led is On too.
Touch Pad Led is On too.
Back HP Logo Led comes On too.
Dics Tray Ejects.
Batery Led indicates wen charging.
Wot Could be Wrong Plz?
If i am to chng Screen,how much will it cost me?
NB: Am in Abuja
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wolebaba(m): 5:13pm On Oct 10, 2014
Ogarj:
My HP Pavellion DV6 Screen s not Displaying.(totally Blank)
F12(wifi) Led indicator is On.
Caps Led is Blinking.
Power Led is On too.
Touch Pad Led is On too.
Back HP Logo Led comes On too.
Dics Tray Ejects.
Batery Led indicates wen charging.
Wot Could be Wrong Plz?
If i am to chng Screen,how much will it cost me?
NB: Am in Abuja

This is Adetwin territory. Please look out for Adetwin on this thread and contact him to resolution.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Abuklaw(m): 7:33pm On Oct 10, 2014
Downgrading My HP 655 from windows 8 to windows 7 seems to be herculean task. I am unable to re-install even windows 8 on this system even though it is still booting to window.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by 3kay945(m): 9:05pm On Oct 10, 2014
Ogarj:
My HP Pavilion DV6 Screen s not Displaying.(totally Blank)
F12(wifi) Led indicator is On.
Caps Led is Blinking.
Power Led is On too.
Touch Pad Led is On too.
Back HP Logo Led comes On too.
Dics Tray Ejects.
Batery Led indicates wen charging.
Wot Could be Wrong Plz?
If i am to chng Screen,how much will it cost me?
NB: Am in Abuja

This look almost same as my problem.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by UcGadaz(m): 9:16pm On Oct 10, 2014
PLS...what does it cost to reball a graphics chip on a motherboard?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by tolam4skywd(m): 9:23pm On Oct 10, 2014
adetwin:


Its total lie! u don't need to change d screen, ur location pls
i stay in ib, eleyele
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by tolam4skywd(m): 9:28pm On Oct 10, 2014
LordReed:


Funny techie. Most likely your laptop GPU is not up to scratch. What games did you install and what is the config of the laptop?
i installed gta, roadrash nd winnin eleven... dnt knw wat u mean by config, but d system is asus
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by wahles(m): 9:57pm On Oct 10, 2014
wolebaba:


Wale type ls from the command prompt and show me the result. I am guessing it has the base linux OS installed. It is however "upgradable" sha. If I may ask y did you buy the Linux installed Lappy in the first instance sef? well the best solution na to install Windows. Buy Windows licensed OS and put the CD in the CD drive, restart the PC and follow the instructions.

You can install the OS first sha and license it afterwards.

But show me the outcome of the ls command 1st make I see y your initial commands dey come with errors.
dis s t

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 10:44pm On Oct 10, 2014
Hello my fellow nairalanders,my hp 625 charging light is blinking like,d yellow light will come on and go off after like 5 seconds,bt it still comes on,and d battery is slow in charging.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by ademi87(m): 7:56am On Oct 11, 2014
I dnt knw wats wrong wit my dell laptop somtyms if I ON it, it will display alot of information den at d end showing "NO boot device found press any key to re-boot" nd if I do it will still be showing d same tin...d system is nw annoying ooo any help plss
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 9:45am On Oct 11, 2014
ademi87:
I dnt knw wats wrong wit my dell laptop somtyms if I ON it, it will display alot of information den at d end showing "NO boot device found press any key to re-boot" nd if I do it will still be showing d same tin...d system is nw annoying ooo any help plss

your hard disk is BAD it needs to be replaced or reload, so ur location lets see how we can send an engineer to help fix it up... contact: check our signature, thanks
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 9:53am On Oct 11, 2014
SAVEDBABA:
Hello my fellow nairalanders,my hp 625 charging light is blinking like,d yellow light will come on and go off after like 5 seconds,bt it still comes on,and d battery is slow in charging.

try use another charger 1st, but its ur charger
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by xmileeasy: 11:31am On Oct 11, 2014
pls help recover lost data on my laptop.I can't find the raw files
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by LordReed(m): 3:15pm On Oct 11, 2014
tolam4skywd:
i installed gta, roadrash nd winnin eleven... dnt knw wat u mean by config, but d system is asus

Processor
RAM
HDD
Graphics
Model no
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by LordReed(m): 3:43pm On Oct 11, 2014
purplekayc:
bro I tried your suggestion but seems I didn't cee any difference.

Did the SFC report anything?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Abuklaw(m): 3:44pm On Oct 11, 2014
Abuklaw:
Downgrading My HP 655 from windows 8 to windows 7 seems to be herculean task. I am unable to re-install even windows 8 on this system even though it is still booting to window.
can't anyone help on this issue.

MY PROBLEM AGAIN
I can't install any O.S on my hp 655 laptop. even though it was pre-installed with windows 8, Installing windows 8 back is still impossible. I heard there is something like "UEFI" settings I need to go through in the bios setting but still couldn't do that.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by LordReed(m): 3:53pm On Oct 11, 2014
Abuklaw:
can't anyone help on this issue.

MY PROBLEM AGAIN
I can't install any O.S on my hp 655 laptop. even though it was pre-installed with windows 8, Installing windows 8 back is still impossible. I heard there is something like "UEFI" settings I need to go through in the bios setting but still couldn't do that.

UEFI should not pose any barrier to your installing an OS. Are you using a windows 8 DVD?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by basisop(m): 4:20pm On Oct 11, 2014
Got new Accer mini with windows 8.1, however I'v bn trying to install office 2007 or 2010 but when it gets to 80-90% it stops moving. Tried several stunts no way.

However, I uninstalled the office 365 abi 635 because it was requesting for product key and renewable every year. I don't wanna buy it. Kindly assist.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 4:44pm On Oct 11, 2014
Abuklaw:
can't anyone help on this issue.

MY PROBLEM AGAIN
I can't install any O.S on my hp 655 laptop. even though it was pre-installed with windows 8, Installing windows 8 back is still impossible. I heard there is something like "UEFI" settings I need to go through in the bios setting but still couldn't do that.


LordReed:

UEFI should not pose any barrier to your installing an OS. Are you using a windows 8 DVD?

Given the above, I would suggest you restart the laptop
and keep pressing f10 for bios until you see bios utility or
uefi bios utility. let us know if you see uefi in the bios.

Also, what happened when you try installing windows 7 ?

Any errors message ?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 4:45pm On Oct 11, 2014
LordReed:


UEFI should not pose any barrier to your installing an OS. Are you using a windows 8 DVD?
It does if the installation OS is not UEFI. He should probably need to disable the 'Secure Boot' mode in the BIOS before doing the installation with the Windows OS he is trying to use.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 4:50pm On Oct 11, 2014
basisop:
Got new Accer mini with windows 8.1, however I'v bn trying to install office 2007 or 2010 but when it gets to 80-90% it stops moving. Tried several stunts no way.

However, I uninstalled the office 365 abi 635 because it was requesting for product key and renewable every year. I don't wanna buy it. Kindly assist.

Could you please rephrase the second line, 365 abi 635, can't get it. do you mean office 365 ?

Ok, what model is the netbook ? you would find this information at the back of the laptop

Please check http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/924619
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 4:59pm On Oct 11, 2014
all4naija:
It does if the installation OS is not UEFI. He should probably need to disable the 'Secure Boot' mode in the BIOS before doing the installation with the Windows OS he is trying to use.


all4naija:
It does if the installation OS is not UEFI. He should probably need to disable the 'Secure Boot' mode in the BIOS before doing the installation with the Windows OS he is trying to use.

I doubts he would be able to edit UEFI on windows 7 machine.
If it is windows, he might be.


@ user you could try

Press the Windows (Image: icon_Windows8_key.png) key + C, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen to open your Charms.
Click Settings.
Click Change PC Settings.
In PC Settings, select General.
Under Advanced startup, click Restart now. The system will restart and show the Windows 8 boot menu.
In the boot menu, select Troubleshoot.
In the Troubleshoot menu, select Advanced options.
In the Advanced options menu, select UEFI Firmware Settings.
Click Restart to restart the system and enter UEFI (BIOS).
The Windows 8 boot menu will also show automatically after Windows 8 fails to start successfully three times.


It is similar to sata native mode and compatibility mode for hp bios
windows vista,7 and wanting to downgrade to XP or vice versa. Lol

I was just checking the specs of the laptop and realised it was
pre-install with windows 7. User could have mentioned exactly what happen
then, we would know what to do.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by LordReed(m): 5:23pm On Oct 11, 2014
all4naija:
It does if the installation OS is not UEFI. He should probably need to disable the 'Secure Boot' mode in the BIOS before doing the installation with the Windows OS he is trying to use.

That is if he is installing Win7 but reinstalling windows 8 won't require secure boot to be disabled.

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