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by j0ey
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: After removing Viruses Laptop's Wifi won't connect
Replies: 0
Views: 7501

After removing Viruses Laptop's Wifi won't connect

This Laptop last night was able to connect to my Router's Wifi no problem then I ran anti Virus programs as there were numerous redirects from the browser. I ran Spybot Search and Destroy, Super Anti Virus, Malwarebytes, SpywareBlaster all in Safe Mode. After all the junk was removed the Laptop won ...
by j0ey
Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:54 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Consumer advice on a pc
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

I'm probably burning you guys out with all. Last question. With some exceptions for the most part laptops are generally inferior to desk tops right? As far as quickness & data transfer speeds.
by j0ey
Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Consumer advice on a pc
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

[quote="YeOldeStonecat"]What is it you're uploading too?


QUOTE]


Anything that will allow me to distribute samples of music. Putting music on CD’s, Blogs, ipods, etc. I’ll be distributing in large quantities and am worried of downtime.
by j0ey
Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:49 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Consumer advice on a pc
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

For business....HP Business Desktop 7000 series or Dell Optiplex or IBM IntelliStation.

You won't find business grade PCs at your local generic chain outlets. There is a huge difference in "home grade" PCs versus "business grade" PCs.

I was wondering if there was a grade difference from home ...
by j0ey
Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Consumer advice on a pc
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

Consumer advice on a pc

I'm looking to buy a pc for my buisness i'd say in the $1,300 range. I need something thats good for downloading and transfering music at high speeds. I'm afraid of going to "BestBuy" and getting the run around. Do you guys have any Preferences on certain brand names?
by j0ey
Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Having problems viewing pics sent to me via email.
Replies: 0
Views: 1463

Having problems viewing pics sent to me via email.

This is the form the pics are in 2003_0107Image0006.JPG

I can see the pictures in my email box. But If I save them to my computer and try to view them, they wont open right. it says "This is not a valid bitmap file, or its format is not currently supported".

I have tried opening the pics with ...
by j0ey
Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:21 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: How do I disable Vsync?
Replies: 0
Views: 791

How do I disable Vsync?

any advice appreciated
by j0ey
Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: dll problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1752

It worked, thanks Amro!
by j0ey
Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: dll problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1752

dll problem

I just uninstalled a program called steam and when I try to delete the folder thats in my porgram files.

When I click delete it reads: Cannot delete Steam.dll: Acess denied. Make sure that the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.

The program is completly ...
by j0ey
Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:46 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: is it possible to get my old defgrager back?
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

Thanks guys :rockin:
by j0ey
Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: is it possible to get my old defgrager back?
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

ok. Under system tools my defrag option is not there.
by j0ey
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: is it possible to get my old defgrager back?
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

is it possible to get my old defgrager back?

I installed a trial disk-keeper program. Now that the trial is up i'm trying to figure out how to get my standard defragmentation program back and running. I'm running windows xp.
by j0ey
Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:57 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Death Match classic question
Replies: 1
Views: 869

Death Match classic question

I keep getting this message when I join games.

Host_Error:cl_ParseServermessage:Illegible server message-svc_bad

Has anyone seen this? Got any ideas? I can get in the game for about 5 to 10 seconds then kicked.
by j0ey
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: im missing something half life updates.
Replies: 2
Views: 1838

much :thumb: appreciated thank you.
by j0ey
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: im missing something half life updates.
Replies: 2
Views: 1838

im missing something half life updates.

I'm trying to get Team fortress classic and Deathmatch up. I Believe I downloaded the latest version of Half-life. And then I get this message.

your version (1.1.1.0) of Half life is out of date,but there are no updates to update Half-life to the latest version.
by j0ey
Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: installation problem for Half life
Replies: 5
Views: 1486

IT WORKS!
Man do I feel stupid. Thanks for your help :thumb:
by j0ey
Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: installation problem for Half life
Replies: 5
Views: 1486

it says The easiest is simply inserting the Windows XP CD into the CD drive and clicking start --> Run and entering:


expand X:\i386\autoexec.nt_ c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt

I just dont understand how to do this next step.

Replace X:\ with your CD ROM drive letter.
by j0ey
Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: installation problem for Half life
Replies: 5
Views: 1486

installation problem for Half life

When I try to install Half-life I get this C:WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and microsoft applications. Choose 'close' to termminate the application.

Does anyone have any ideas?
by j0ey
Sat May 28, 2005 12:29 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: web design direction
Replies: 3
Views: 846

web design direction

Really wanting to create my own webpage. What programs are good for beginners?
by j0ey
Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:46 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Some things I cannot uninstall from add/ remove.
Replies: 4
Views: 37357

Some things I cannot uninstall from add/ remove.

I have some things I cannot uninstall from control panel add/remove. Does anyone know of a program that will allow me to uninstall stubborn software?
by j0ey
Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:09 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: hardware problem need suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

It seems to be a very small metal fan directly on one of my cards. Looks all full of dirt. Thanks! Being made of metal is what made it sound like a cd being scratched. :thumb:
by j0ey
Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:24 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: hardware problem need suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

hardware problem need suggestions

My machine is making a very loud screetching sound. Where should I start? I have a pent 4.
by j0ey
Sun Feb 20, 2005 12:25 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Battlefront problem-fragmented file
Replies: 1
Views: 604

Battlefront problem-fragmented file

Games\SWBattlefront\GameData\_LVL_PC\Movies\SHELL.MVS cannot be defragmented. Is there any way I can fix this without reinstalling the game? :cry:
by j0ey
Sun Jan 23, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Microsoft Excel question
Replies: 1
Views: 1113

Microsoft Excel question

I have two worksheets open. I need to get worksheet 2 to show me some totals from worksheet one. The "Insert function" key wont allow me sum from another worksheet. Can anyone some light on this?
by j0ey
Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:37 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Firefox 0.9.3 released
Replies: 7
Views: 1645

Extensions

While browsing notice some websites disable your "go back" button?I've been looking for an extension to override this. If anyone has found anything pls let me know. Here are some extensions I found usefull

Image Zoom Version 0.1.6
Good for getting a better view of small pics.
http://www ...
by j0ey
Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:26 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Modem problem
Replies: 1
Views: 832

Modem problem

I cannot connect to the internet after removing viruses.
I get this Error :633 The modem is not installed or configured for dial up networking. I dont know anything aobut modems and this was all I tried. The system still isnt connecting. OS is win 98 se. Any suggestions?

Click Start, goto find, and ...
by j0ey
Sat Aug 14, 2004 6:35 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

YARDofSTUF wrote:Try uninstallinga nd reinstalling. Sygate uses a smc.exe.

It Worked!! Havent recieved protection fault since friday. How did you people get so smart..Thanks
by j0ey
Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

I just want to conferm this using System File Checker, choose extract , then specify file to Msacm.drv from d:\WIN98\. The same with Msacm.dll. I should be ok right?

Also File Checker found this to be changed FILE MSISYS.VXD Location C:\windows\system

Should I restore this also?
by j0ey
Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:56 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

Yea im running Sygate
by j0ey
Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:37 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

Son of A !!!!

It keeps happening. If I use the keyboard too long eventualy I get this "Mozilla caused a general Protection fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 0004:000000dd4." Then mozilla closes to blue screen then to my desktop. :irate:

I think it started happening when I downloaded Mozilla. Which browser do you ...
by j0ey
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:47 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

wow I should have run this program a long time ago. It cought notepad.exe. This was corrupted by a Trojan. I downloaded another notepad some time ago. Other than that everything was checked. :thumb:
by j0ey
Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:30 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

darlin wrote:Have you used system File Checker to check for altered files?
no I havent. Forgive me I am the opitome of a computer newbie. Is System file checker suposed to be under system tools along with defrag etc?
by j0ey
Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:13 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

Alright, scan didnt find any errors on harddrive. So far so good I guess.
by j0ey
Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:53 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Recommendations for a new broswer :)
Replies: 7
Views: 975

YARDofSTUF wrote:love firefox, dont use mozilla, can't deal with opera.

I'm curious about your opinion on mozilla. :)
by j0ey
Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:54 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Have a few problems
Replies: 4
Views: 811

Yea my notpad stoped working due to a Trojan just fixed it. You should see this thread. http://broadbandnuts.com/drtweak/index. ... hreadid=59

Just download the new notpad.
by j0ey
Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:45 am
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

384 Megs
by j0ey
Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:09 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Son insisting I change IE
Replies: 13
Views: 1740

Right on! I downloaded mozilla and used the BlueZilla and its off the hook! Is firefox better than mozilla? And Sava700 that Avatar is killing me, truly killing me hehe. I need to figure out how to get mine up.
by j0ey
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:30 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

I dont either. Adaware, avg, spybot are showing clean, hijack log is looking tidy. Usually happens when im deeply multitasking. Do you think worms can get passed these programs? I know they search out for spyware and trojans.
by j0ey
Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:57 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

win 98
by j0ey
Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:19 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: I keep blue screening
Replies: 28
Views: 3671

I keep blue screening

SMC caused a General Protection fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 0004:000000b6 then I get blue screen...

MMTASK caused a general protection fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 0004:00000502 again with the blue screen...is there something I can download for this?