Computer help thread

nath · 06-05-2006, 07:11

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Originally Posted by marina

Speaking of noise......mine is silent as dead , why ?

May be because it isn't a Pentium? Pentiums make more noise if I'm not wrong...

xmad · 06-05-2006, 07:45

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Originally Posted by QueenBee

I can't copy the files at all, because the laptop won't even start. It says that a file is missing, and I need to re-install it, which is the reason to why I am installing Windows again.

Looks like my files are gonna go bye-bye

QueenBee,no dont worry about the files, there are so many ways that you can access your files.If a file is missing you can repair it.as you are installing you can choose the repair option.

spyretto · 30-05-2006, 22:32

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Originally Posted by xmad

QueenBee,no dont worry about the files, there are so many ways that you can access your files.If a file is missing you can repair it.as you are installing you can choose the repair option.

She needed to boot from her OS CD-ROM then reinstall windows on top of the current version. That would fix the problem without losing any files. I also do what robbie says, I copy my windows directory including all the hidden files ( but excluding my program files folder cause it won't be affected anyway ) so if I run into trouble I can always delete the windows folder and copy and paste everything again. That will save you a lot of hassle from having to format the c: directory. But to be able to do that you need to have another version of windows otherwise it won't allow you to move or delete the wndows folders ( like system32 )
Another option to copy files and move or delete windows directories is through DOS.

I'm about to "build" a new computer, do you think I should stick with Pentium 4 or should I opt for Athlon 64? I don't know much about these things...

dradeel · 31-05-2006, 12:55

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Originally Posted by spyretto

I'm about to "build" a new computer, do you think I should stick with Pentium 4 or should I opt for Athlon 64? I don't know much about these things...

Athlon 64 is cheaper than Pentium 4, for sure. But then you have the heat-factor. AMD usually produce more heat than Intel + they don't really handle heat as good as Intel either. Buuuut things might've changed with the new 64 CPUs. I guess you won't be able to get hold of Windows XP64, but when the new Windows (if you use Windows that is. I'm assuming you do) is released you should be able to make even more use out of your 64bit processor, so yeah, go for AMD. Hehe. I think I'll go for AMD when I'm building my new computer when the summer is over ... we'll see

haku · 31-05-2006, 16:08

Pentium 4s are more useful as radiators than processors.

Seriously though, Pentiums are history now, you better go for Intel Core and soon Intel Core 2 processors (unless you prefer AMD of course). The Intel Core family is much more efficient and powerful (and much cooler) than Pentiums.

dradeel · 31-05-2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by haku

The Intel Core family is much more efficient and powerful (and much cooler) than Pentiums.

Well there you go. I haven't updated myself on the issue since I built this computer, which is a couple of years ago. I won't dig into it before I'll build my new one, so yeah ... hehehe. I'm really not the one to ask. Anyways, I'm guessing Intel Core have the same prices as Pentiums used to have? Intel aren't known to have low prices on new products. Hehehe. AMDs however are a bit easier on the wallet.

spyretto · 31-05-2006, 20:15

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Originally Posted by dradeel

Athlon 64 is cheaper than Pentium 4, for sure. But then you have the heat-factor. AMD usually produce more heat than Intel + they don't really handle heat as good as Intel either. Buuuut things might've changed with the new 64 CPUs. I guess you won't be able to get hold of Windows XP64, but when the new Windows (if you use Windows that is. I'm assuming you do) is released you should be able to make even more use out of your 64bit processor, so yeah, go for AMD. Hehe. I think I'll go for AMD when I'm building my new computer when the summer is over ... we'll see

Thanks...yeah, after some consideration I'm gonna opt for the Athlon as I've heard good things from several people - including you.
So what can I do more with this 64bit processor that I couldn't do with a 32bit? Excuse my ignorance here.
Oh and about the heating problem, would a more expensive heatsink/fan make any difference or are all the same and it all depends on the processor? thanks in advance.

As for the Intel core family, they're a bit higher than my budget at the moment but maybe for a future computer. anyway, I'd appreciate it if you could you provide a couple of examples of an inter core processor?

haku · 31-05-2006, 20:19

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Originally Posted by dradeel

Anyways, I'm guessing Intel Core have the same prices as Pentiums used to have?

Probably but i have no idea, i'm a Mac user and we don't exactly "build" our computers.

All i know is that current Macs have Intel Core Duo processors, and Intel Core 2 will arrive soon.

spyretto · 31-05-2006, 20:22

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Originally Posted by haku

Probably but i have no idea, i'm a Mac user and we don't exactly "build" our computers.

All i know is that current Macs have Intel Core Duo processors, and Intel Core 2 will arrive soon.

Thanks for the info haku you kinda read my mind there.

robbie · 07-06-2006, 13:29

Today I bought "Disc 250GB WD ULTRA ATA/USB 2/FireWire" and my computer don't see this drive

after plugging.
I'm using USB 2.

haku · 07-06-2006, 13:43

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Originally Posted by robbie

Today I bought "Disc 250GB WD ULTRA ATA/USB 2/FireWire" and my computer don't see this drive

after plugging.
I'm using USB 2.

The disk may simply not be formatted, i don't know the name of the formatting utility on Windows, but well, launch it and look if it sees the drive. Reformatting a new drive is always a good idea anyway (factory formatting can be a bit off), personally i always reformat a new drive.

hullala · 07-06-2006, 20:40

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Originally Posted by haku

i don't know the name of the formatting utility on Windows, but well, launch it and look if it sees the drive

If you're using WinXP, try this: Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management. Here you can partition and format your disk drives.

Another reference: I can see my second hard drive in Device manager but not in 'My Computer'

robbie · 08-06-2006, 19:37

Thx guys, but it's not work.

Rachel · 08-06-2006, 21:06

Have you tried it on other computers?

fanoff · 10-06-2006, 11:37

hey people i need to know how to make the song instrumental totally.i removed the center channel of the song but the voice comes again following the tune a second behind,by the way i use adobe audition,anyone who knows this?

robbie · 10-06-2006, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Have you tried it on other computers?

Yes. It doesn't work too. It must be sth wrong with disc. I give back disc to store.

spyretto · 17-06-2006, 11:07

Hey guys, I set up my new computer, I got a bit of a problem with one driver, actually the nVidia WMD video capture driver. I know you guys are experts in capping video, so I'd like to know if getting an error message "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" is normal if I have installed no special software for capturing video and have made no cabling connection with the source I might want to capture video from yet ( say, satellite receiver etc ).
If no, any idea why I get this message? If yes, what software do I need to use the video-capturing capabilities of the card and start capping?

A million thank you in advance for your help people.

ps. Everything else with building up my computer went smoothly, it was a lot easier than I thought, just connecting cables, lol and it's faaaast

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The disk may simply not be formatted, i don't know the name of the formatting utility on Windows, but well, launch it and look if it sees the drive. Reformatting a new drive is always a good idea anyway (factory formatting can be a bit off), personally i always reformat a new drive.

Can't be that. If the system can't see it can't format it. It's either wrong connections, or the motherboard's not supporting it ( or it could be of course, faulty ).
I wouldn't go to windows to reformat, it's better if you do it via DOS. bootdisk.com got boot disks images for old OS ( need the Win98 or ME versions to make a bootbable "floppy" disk with DOS support ) Boot from the "floppy" disk, choose minimal start from the menu then it'll load DOS, type fdisk and will get you the program where you can partition/format your hard drives. It's a new hard disk so you need to make a primary partition and extended partitions, and logical drives inside the extended partition if you need more than 2 partitions. Don't forget to make the primary drive partition active
But if you sent it back to the shop then just get a new one and see if it works. If not then it's the connections/compatibility issue.

Obie · 20-06-2006, 19:42

hi,,, does anyone know where I can download a video converter?????,, plz I need it so much!, I had downloaded it at home, but didn't registered it,,, now I don't have internet at home, so anyone knows any software alike ,,, thanks,,,,,

Argos · 20-06-2006, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Obezyanki

hi,,, does anyone know where I can download a video converter?????,, ... so anyone knows any software alike

I use MediaCoder. It has myriads of options and does it all. You can find it there

Just choose the download-mirror you like.

spyretto · 22-06-2006, 10:35

I sorted out the drivers issue.
So any capping video programs guys?

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