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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by iseoluwa89(m): 9:29pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
zyzxx:Tanx bro and @Deji2009 i have done the test and it was ok...however i installed windows 8 on it and was succesful..but d previous windows7 always comes up wit and error about hardware missing..so i just used the windows.old on d new windows 8 to retrieve some files ..Am grateful for your assistance!! |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by zyzxx(m): 9:31pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
iseoluwa89:thank God bro |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Slowvenom(m): 10:26pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
sasotech:Yellow. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Slowvenom(m): 10:37pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
zyzxx:I should snap it, how? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Slowvenom(m): 10:38pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
adetwin:I should snap it, how? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 9:15am On Nov 25, 2014 |
Hello computer gurus in the house. Pls my Samsung G2 external hard disk has stopped working for a while now. So I decided to change the USB cord, bt "format the storage device" window pops up whenever I plugged it. Pls help me with a way out...I don't want to loss my data. Thanks in advance...
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by omotogoodo(m): 10:29am On Nov 25, 2014 |
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by purplekayc(m): 10:54am On Nov 25, 2014 |
muhabab:why Samsung? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 11:30am On Nov 25, 2014 |
My HP Compaq 6730b laptop wifi suddenly stopped working. The wifi switch turns blue when I switch it on but when I try to connect to a network, I don't see any connections. I do a diagnostics and it says wireless switched off, meanwhile it is on! please help. My OS is windows 7 (32bits). Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 4:47pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
muhabab: According to super user (2009) "Try to go to the Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer Management. In the Disk Management part, remove the drive letter for the raw partition. It should prevent Win7 from asking you to format the partition, while letting you mount the partition in TrueCrypt.If it doesn't work, you could try this suggestion, which is to use Autokey to automatically dismiss the messagebox when it appears" On the other hand partition tool (2004) argued that you would be able to "Recover and get data back when encounter "Disk/drive is not formatted..." error" http://www.partition-tool.com/resource/disk-not-formatted.htm |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 6:47pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
yIkEsDuDe: Dear yIkEsDuDe, I was pleased to read the above description, in that it start the machine make,model and operating system type. This enables technician to narrow down the problem and come to a solution. however, it is important the a user like yourself ensure that the diagnostics are carried as instructed. How did you activate the wireless, for example fn+f8 or a wireless switch ? Use google to research how to get to device manager and look for network adapter, click the +sign and tell me what's underneath. Have you ever connect wireless ? if yes, please use google to research system restore and select a date when the internet works and restore it. This laptop came with Windows Vista® Business, isn't it ? Would you open my computer through the start menu and click system properties, is version of windows activated ? Can the wireless turn on and off, please verify this. Do you have Hp wireless assistant installed ? furthermore, restart the laptop for me and keep pressing f10 for bios and L@@k at the main section, what is the bios version, for example Version: F.20(8 Dec 2011) On the other hand Hp (2014) argued that you could "Disable wireless device power management options Most wireless devices can be configured to turn off power to reduce the power drain on the battery. This is usually not a problem when the notebook is connected to an AC power adapter. However, when operating on battery power, the adapter can be turned off to save power. To disable this power setting, do the following steps. Click Start , enter device into the search field, and then select Device Manager from the list. Double-click Network Adapters to expand the list, right-click on the wireless (WiFi) adapter in the list, and then select Properties. On the properties window for the adapter, select the Power Management tab, and then de-select the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option. Close the Device Manager, restart the notebook PC, and attempt to reconnect to the wireless network" 1 Like |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Wisegeek01(m): 8:42pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
There's an icon that keeps flashing on my taskbar and before I click on it, it disappears I don't actually know what it is, I tried to screen capture it but it wasn't clear enough tho* Any Ideas. It flashes like every 30 seconds. .. Oh!! it just flashed again.
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by cupidhero(m): 9:26pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
Wisegeek01:hold "ctrl+shift-esc" and check every open program in your system. any application that you know you don't want running in the background can be closed there. if it appears again just have a mental picture of the logo and then use the above command and find it and then right click on it and you will see "end task" click on end task and the program will close. you can also check your "start up application" to see if the app that shows up in your task bar is usually enabled once you boot your system, |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by cupidhero(m): 9:31pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
Wisegeek01:The app might be from all these anti-virus scanners or a registry app. once it shows in your task bar just move the mouse pointer to where it is and the place it on the icon and right click on it i'm sure it will display things like " settings" and and "exit" button. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by cupidhero(m): 9:32pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 9:45pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
deji2009: Dear Deji2009, I am so happy you responded, thanks so much. I'll try to respond to all your comments and questions in the same order you made them to the best of my ability. I use the wireless switch and not the fn+f8 option and the colour changes from orange to blue accordingly everytime I touch it. But I'm always prompted to turn it on using the switch everytime I do a diagnostic and ofcourse the switch is on blue when system starts up! In device manager, under network adapters there are: *Bluetooth Device(Personal Area Network) *Bluetooth Device(RFCOMM Protocol TDI) *Broadcom Netlink(TM) Gigabit Ethernet *Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN Yes I have always used the wireless to connect before this issue. I have done system restore 2ce now and no change still. Yes my laptop came with windows vista but I changed it to windows 7 ultimate a long time ago version of windows is activated No, I dont have wireless assistant installed BIOS version; I'm not quite sure but I saw stuffs like 1.0.15.0 Date: 07/04/2008 ROM revision: 68PDD version F.05 I have deselected the "allow the computer to turn off device to save power" but the problem persist even after restart. I hope these helps, thanks again. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 12:12am On Nov 26, 2014 |
yIkEsDuDe: Visit hp website and search for Your laptop model. Please select windows 7 ultimate or professional, it depends on Your version. Please check carefully. Then download wireless drivers that is up to date Are you in Nigeria and is the WiFi strength red on the desktop. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by tohby2(m): 12:32am On Nov 26, 2014 |
help I change my hp15 laptop ram from 2gig to 4gig but it always write 1.90gig usable there instead of 3.90gig and games are extremely slow on it 2)my CD ROM does not eject anymore but it still working Wat can I do about it and like how much will be needed to fix it thanks |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Wisegeek01(m): 2:51am On Nov 26, 2014 |
cupidhero: That's the thing It's just too fast before you can click on it, it's gone, |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Whizpeter(m): 4:05am On Nov 26, 2014 |
Geeks, Plz my system speaker just stopped functioning all of a sudden.. Could it be hardware or software problem? How much would it cost to fix it up? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 6:34am On Nov 26, 2014 |
deji2009: Thanks, yes I'm in Nigeria. The wifi strength symbol is crossed out with a red X. I downloaded and installed a broadcom driver from hp website earlier, it didn't help. Perhaps I didn't get it right, what precisely am I suppose to download and install? Is it the broadcom stuff or the intel(R) wifi link thing? Thanks. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 7:38am On Nov 26, 2014 |
yIkEsDuDe: Please click start, computer and system properties. Look down for windows 7 ultimate or professional. Google the laptop make model number and put drivers at the end and download the precise driver's, e.g Intel wireless. Test the wireless. If no joy go back to the website and download hp wireless assistant install and it and restart your machine then try again. Can other devices connect to the network Do you have a wireless usb modem such as mtn wireless router You may have to uninstall the previous version through device manager. You know how to get device manager. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by cupidhero(m): 7:52am On Nov 26, 2014 |
Wisegeek01:just use the above method. the "ctrl+shift+esc" and check every running app in your system. you can also go to task bar notification settings and see if you can know the name of the app. You can also type "uninstall programs" on your start menu and click on it then locate this strange app logo and see the publisher. if the publisher is microsoft don't uninstall it but if it is a third party app you can consider uninstalling it. why are you worried about this app sef? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by cupidhero(m): 8:00am On Nov 26, 2014 |
tohby2:disable powersaving battery mode when you want to play game. use the high performance battery mode. is your laptop's GPU an intel HD3000 or intel HD4000? Try swapping the position of the rams and i think you should also try and update your video cards. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Wisegeek01(m): 8:06am On Nov 26, 2014 |
cupidhero: Ohk I just did all this "the apps still flashing me tho. .. So why am I worried? Apart from the app shutting down all open windows when ever it does flash, it just started 2days ago, I just need to knw what must be causing it, is it an error malware(of which I've got the latest updated antivirus) or is this stuff taking pictures of stuff on my screen and sending it to someone* Dunno Anyway thanks again for your help* |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 8:13am On Nov 26, 2014 |
Wisegeek01: Use google to research system restore And select a date when everything works, e.g A week ago and restore it |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by deji2009(m): 8:20am On Nov 26, 2014 |
tohby2: deji2009 Please click start, computer and system properties. Can you see assessment rating that your system need to recalculate a score. zyzxx: Have you followed zyzxx insturctions and that of deji2009, which is myself ? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Wisegeek01(m): 8:23am On Nov 26, 2014 |
deji2009: Oh!! Yeah Totally forgot about System restore* I'd try dt out Bruh" |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by zyzxx(m): 8:30am On Nov 26, 2014 |
tohby2:pls check ur computer properties first to knw maybe ur system detect d second ram. About d cd rom, av u try to inject it from my computer? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by LordReed(m): 9:03am On Nov 26, 2014 |
tohby2: To take advantage of the full 4gb of RAM you need to change to a 64bit version of Windows. I recommend Win7 64bit. The CD ROM bay has to be taken out and serviced, you need a good techie for that or you can do it yourself. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by enet1(m): 10:52am On Nov 26, 2014 |
Goodmorning skydancer and all the computer gurus and the contributors onhis thread,May the good lord bless and replenish all your efforts. I use a HP elitebook intel core i5 laptop 250 gb of HDD and 2gb RAM,i got it last yr september,but for 2 0r 3 months now,it has been hanging and gettin slow so so much especially when i browse on the internet,pls what do you guys advise that i do to make it functional very well as b4? i use free antivirus on it and there is free space of 143gb on the local disk.i was tinking of either formatting the system or buyin an original norton antivirus on it.Pls i need professional advice on which step to take cuz i dont want the system to crash finally. If i will format it, how much do they format laptop in computer village.God bless you all in advance. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 11:14am On Nov 26, 2014 |
deji2009: Dear Deji, U're too much!!! Thanks much much! My WLAN is back!!! 1 Like |
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