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by BOWTYE8
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Windows 7 IIS Management Services will not install
Replies: 0
Views: 21274

Windows 7 IIS Management Services will not install

Beening running IIS web service on a windows 7 build for about 10 yrs. Just a basic box sitting in the corner. Been reliable. Just ready now to transfer over the to a windows 10 machine.
I want ot use webdeploy as it will transfer everything to the new rig. Settings etc. but need IIS management ...
by BOWTYE8
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: free anti virus software ?
Replies: 25
Views: 23776

I am still a fan of Avast and superantispyware. Both free!
You will get some great deals on a pop...Buy now for this etc.
by BOWTYE8
Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: IE 10 problem. Cannot page back
Replies: 11
Views: 14342

good thread. I have noticed the same as well. My short term solution was refresh the page then hit the back button.
I will check out the advice above.
by BOWTYE8
Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Memory bad or MB???
Replies: 7
Views: 4591

I checked each mem stick seperately. They check OK. I cant even get the pc to boot if I put both sticks in. Not even to Bios.
But I could put a signle stick in any of the 4 mem slots it will boot.

Crazy!!!!!
I think I am goign to order 8 or 16 gig of somthing. Have been running 4 gig for 3 yrs and ...
by BOWTYE8
Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Memory bad or MB???
Replies: 7
Views: 4591

Memory bad or MB???

Had my build running for 2-3 yrs now. See sig+(Win 7)
Just lately last 4 mths its been going BSOD.
I try to keep it clean. Every 6-8mths bring PC outside and blow out completely. (besides biweekly vacumming front fan screen) Tsunami case

I thougth maytbe the cpu was running hot cause after last ...
by BOWTYE8
Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Suggestions For New Build
Replies: 6
Views: 5288

First things first Im just wanting to upgrade my CPU, motherboard, and ram. I have everything else I need. Right now Im running a Q6600 on an ASUS board with 4GB Ram.

Here is what I use my computer for:
TONS of HD video ripping and encoding and lots of RAR and UNRAR of very large files.
Watch ...
by BOWTYE8
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Just switched to Uverse...Speed ok but wired Lan in 10/100 Have a question.
Replies: 4
Views: 3658

Will try it out today or tommorow and post results.
Thanks again
by BOWTYE8
Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Just switched to Uverse...Speed ok but wired Lan in 10/100 Have a question.
Replies: 4
Views: 3658

Thanks yeolde
It seems you saying I will be running the Belkin as the main then??
Can I just connect the 2 wired PC's to the belkin for tx'ng data via gigaport. I asume both PC will still have internet.
I can leave the 2wire as is for all the wireless pc's???
by BOWTYE8
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Just switched to Uverse...Speed ok but wired Lan in 10/100 Have a question.
Replies: 4
Views: 3658

Just switched to Uverse...Speed ok but wired Lan in 10/100 Have a question.

Was running Comcast with and had my own Belkin N giga Router.
Uverse supplies their own Wireless router. Its G and only 10/100 vs 10/100/1000.

I share 2 computers(2nd PC type of home server) Is it ok to still use the Belkin for the gigabyte wired lan? I asume I could still use it for the wireless ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:37 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Fresh install of windows 7 on HP dc5800. Will not let me install programs.
Replies: 4
Views: 6307

Tony T- I did chack that. Its on home network vs work and public.
Thanks
by BOWTYE8
Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Fresh install of windows 7 on HP dc5800. Will not let me install programs.
Replies: 4
Views: 6307

update.....Brought PC into living room and did frsh install with lan line hardwired to router.
Install all programs as needed. Itunes etc....
PC has still been in living room the past 3 weeks. Running well. I installed the wireless N USB adapter. Internet all good. Tried to install Xfinity virus ...
by BOWTYE8
Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Fresh install of windows 7 on HP dc5800. Will not let me install programs.
Replies: 4
Views: 6307

Fresh install of windows 7 on HP dc5800. Will not let me install programs.

Did a google search. Installed a fresh copy of win 7 professional on a 74 gig Raptor drive I had laying around. Only me as admin.
Install went smooth but when I try to install itunes or adobe flash player the screen displays "unkown publisher" and quits installing.

Tried all settings in IE8 to low ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri May 27, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.
Replies: 8
Views: 11577

Just a update. I ended up buying the Itel 320 series 320 gig.
I did struggle with a few issues not actaully with the SSD drive buy my setup.
My Raptor 300 gig drive was split up into 2 particians. 80gig(which was just about full) and what was left 200gig usable.

I went to intel and downloaded ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri May 13, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.
Replies: 8
Views: 11577

Hey there Ken,
Well which Vette? ;) I currently own a 06 Lemans Blue Z06- Fun car.
I decided on this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050
Should work well in my setup. Still will run the 300 gig raptor and have 1tb WD for deep storage.
I was looking at a few of the ...
by BOWTYE8
Thu May 12, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.
Replies: 8
Views: 11577

Still did not make the SSD purchase. I want to but after researching. So many different mixed reviews.......ouch
Here is my mother board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366

I like this drive but I dont think I would benefit since I dont have sata 3
http://www.newegg ...
by BOWTYE8
Sun May 01, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.
Replies: 8
Views: 11577

well depends on the SSD, some are better than others. I've avoided them for a while now till they settled down on quality and seems that's picking up well. The new Raptors do run faster than the old version which is what I have but it's still a moving part. OCZ seems to have to edge on the SSD's ...
by BOWTYE8
Sun May 01, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.
Replies: 8
Views: 11577

SSD vs. WD VelociRaptor 10k drive for OS loading and apps.

Not really trying to compete the two. I have been running VelociRaptor drive since the 74 gig version with great success.
MY current rig has a 300 gig. 85 gig for the os and whats left for other apps. HAve a 1T WD black for extra storage.

My 80 gigs is about full. 95% (emails, misc proggys etc.) I ...
by BOWTYE8
Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Christmas Windows 7 Theme (Official MS Holiday Theme)
Replies: 4
Views: 4379

Thanks for the link. Been running for about a week now.
by BOWTYE8
Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Can I sell my legit copy of Win Vista if not using anymore?
Replies: 5
Views: 2262

Can I sell my legit copy of Win Vista if not using anymore?

Can I legitly(is that a word) :rotfl: sell my copy of Windows Vista Home Premiun 32bit if it is no longer being used. I loaded that PC with win 7.
It was a OEM version I bought from New egg some years ago.

I know its not worth much.
I think it would work... just the new owner may need to perform ...
by BOWTYE8
Wed May 26, 2010 7:30 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Start menu (XP)
Replies: 13
Views: 2030

Is it also slow when you click on features from the drop down menu's. Like Favorites, File, View, edit....etc?????
I had this on our Dell GX270 machines. Very close to your specs listed.
I am trying to remember teh fix I did. Had sometihng todo with Shading.

I am still look what I did. If its the ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Formatting a failed HDD
Replies: 29
Views: 4671

I believe once you open the drive the warranty is void. Usually there is one torx under the stick. Makes it prety obvious that you opened the drive.

I had a drive fail at work. WD40gig from the famous failing Dell GX 270 machines. Pwr supply FAN failed overnight. Computer was super hot.

Had BSOD ...
by BOWTYE8
Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Current member rigs
Replies: 17
Views: 4291

Main rig:
Soprano case
AMD AM3 Phenom II x4 965 Black edition
Asus M478T-E,
4gb DDR3 1600 ram
Velociraptor 300 gig--Sweet drive
Green WD 500gig deep storage,
Sata Cd & DVD drives
Windows 7
Klipsh 4.1 Media speakers
I will admit--using the on board video(dont game at all)
22' Samsund Sync master ...
by BOWTYE8
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Trying to convert back to Raid in Win 7
Replies: 0
Views: 2907

Trying to convert back to Raid in Win 7

Was running Raid 0 in this rig with win XP (2 74 Gig Raptors)
I converted this to be my homeserver with Win 7 and just installed one raptor drive at that time.
Well The other raptor has been just sitting around. Why not use it.

Steps I tried to convert back to Raid 1(Figured will try this for a ...
by BOWTYE8
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: how to clean nasty PC ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3803

yiiiiike!!!!

I bring my pc's outsite like you have it with the main panel off and use a air compressor with a nozzel to blow it out good. Be Very careful of the video card fans. I did blow the blade right off on one of them a few years back.

The other fans are pretty rigid. You may even have to ...
by BOWTYE8
Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: IE8 and forum passwords
Replies: 3
Views: 1178

It remembers them until the computer reboots then I lose them all.
Well I would have to say a not expected shutdown.

May go back to firefox.
by BOWTYE8
Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: IE8 and forum passwords
Replies: 3
Views: 1178

IE8 and forum passwords

I noticed if the computer shutsdown via a error or I reboot without a proper shutdown and IE8 is open it loses all the passwords and users for all forums.

I usually keep 4-7 IE windows open. A few forums. Computer rebooted for some odd reason.(another issue)
When relaunching all my forums. I have ...
by BOWTYE8
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Windows 2003 & IIs question
Replies: 1
Views: 735

I found this. Seems to be exactly what I need. Will give it a try this weekend.
http://www.iis.net/downloads/default.as ... g=6&i=1595

User docs
http://www.hoststools.com/wp-content/up ... al-eng.pdf
by BOWTYE8
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Windows 2003 & IIs question
Replies: 1
Views: 735

Windows 2003 & IIs question

Finally built the new home server.(my old rig) Have win server up and running.

Can I export the IIs files over to the new server. The configuration of all the web pages and directories. I could do manually 2-3 hours of work.

Dont really see a export config file etc.... I hope I am explaining this ...
by BOWTYE8
Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

Just a update. I have been in contact with Asus support(emails)
He suggested I run WD diagnostics(Data life guard)

Weill both drives had some errors and it seemed I was able to clear them up and write zero's to the drives.
I was then successfully able to create create the raid array and started to ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

Doh that was easy....sometimes you miss the most basic items.

Thanks
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

Well I picked up the velocity raptor. Up and running with Win 7. Been beta testing it with MS so running the RC. Will see how it runs. Took about 20 mins after assm of the PC. to desktop. Seem to be running great.
Will not load too much since win 7 retail is in about 2 weeks.

I still have to ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Velociraptor 150 gig vs 2 raptor 74gig raid 0
Replies: 4
Views: 2905

I just picked up the Velociraptor. I have get this pc back up and running. I have a benchmark of the old setup. Raid 0 with the 74 gig raptors. I will benchmark this setup when up and running smothly. It will be a long night :eek:
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Velociraptor 150 gig vs 2 raptor 74gig raid 0
Replies: 4
Views: 2905

Thanks for the reply. Data is now lost. I did full formats on these drive to try and make them work. I backed up all the data on a spare drive when I was planning on the new system.

Even with the new MB. When I first put the drives in I did a raid format or what ever the bios did for a full delete ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Velociraptor 150 gig vs 2 raptor 74gig raid 0
Replies: 4
Views: 2905

Velociraptor 150 gig vs 2 raptor 74gig raid 0

I have been having troubles with my new setup. Cannot get my older 74gig raptors to setup in raid 0 on my new Asus MB(See here if interested http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=264670

So I am thinking different MB or the newer 150gig Velociraptor 150gig. Its a 3Gb/s vs my current 1.5gb/s ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:44 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

I see your point. But :) thye will work just fine when I install them in the other PC. It has 2 different raid contollers(on board). Both controllers will create, define, etc. and I can start to load windows.

Delete the array. Install onto new MB and nogo.....arghh!!!!
by BOWTYE8
Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

Well I have been at this for a week and nothing will work. I exchanged the board and still the same issue.

If I use the drives as regular sata ide either drive will load win xp or win 7.

As raid it locks up in bios.

My old rig. Soltek mb has 2 built in raid controllers. One is promise and the ...
by BOWTYE8
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes
Replies: 11
Views: 7142

Asus M4a78T-E Raid woes

Just picked up this MB and a AMD Phenon 965 with 4 gigs of ram.

I had a pair of WD Raptor 75 gigs in Raid 0 in my former PC(soltek with promise raid). Removed them and monted in this PC. Set Bios to Raid.
Upon boot up I get to the Raid display.

It displays Raid 0 148 gig functional then just sits ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Computer upgrade..Looking for advice
Replies: 13
Views: 2158

Well picked up a few items...Way past budget off 350-400.
Asus MB M4A78T-E
AMD AM3 Phenon II 965
Corsair 4 GB 1600mhz
Sata DVD drive.
650 PSU

I have a nice Soprano case and the 2 older raptor drives. Also had 500gig WD green sata drive in the box for storage.

I will be using the on board vid for ...
by BOWTYE8
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: suggestions for a ~$350 lappy?
Replies: 14
Views: 1592

alot of the laptops I have seen lately are offering win 7 upgrade for free.

Actually my bud just bought a Acer aspire one(its atom based) But tiger let it go for 299.00. For tooling around its decent. Been on it noe for about a hour. Claims 6 hrs batt life. We'll see.....
by BOWTYE8
Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: PS3 and windows server 2003
Replies: 2
Views: 3362

Arghh...I only installed web edition for server 2003. Media services are for standard and higher.

Should be rebuilding my pc soon and my current main rig will be the new server so may reinstall server 2003 as standard instead of web edition.