Posted by thomas93
Bugger all I think. Or maybe the yellow one :/
Posted by Cycovision
Yellow one? That's the exclamation mark! "Windows cannot start this device", most probably.
It usually either means "duff driver" or "The card has had it".
Posted by thomas93
Doh. Am reinstalling now.
Posted by pmerryman
When my daughter tries to view Youtube on the pc she gets this error message.
Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player.
I have made sure both have been done and its still the same. Thing is, I can view youtube when I log in on the same pc!
Any help much appreciated.
Posted by Cycovision
Best thing would be to delete her user account (choosing the option to save her documents, favourites etc. if she's old enough to have any!) and then recreate it again.
Reason being, if Youtube works with your login then it might be something to do with the registry entries for her account. Deleting and recreating the account might solve this.
Also, create the account with full privileges. I know that this kind of defeats the object but it prevents the hassle of flash player updating itself etc.
[ This Message was edited by: Cycovision on 2008-04-23 12:21 ]
Posted by Trev1982
@perryman
if i may offer a little help i had this problem with my mates pc using vista and ie7 bbbrrrwww hate it,
anyway Tools-internet options-security(tab)-custom levels at the bottom, and you cane enable java script if u scroll down the list, u can also disable them from downloading things
[ This Message was edited by: taz666 on 2008-04-23 13:24 ]
Posted by HornyNick
I downloaded a music track using limewire (naughty, i know!) the only thing is i cant delete it. The owners permissions are set and i cant change them. Can anybody help pls?
Posted by pmerryman
On 2008-04-23 13:19:52, Cycovision wrote:
Best thing would be to delete her user account (choosing the option to save her documents, favourites etc. if she's old enough to have any!) and then recreate it again.
Reason being, if Youtube works with your login then it might be something to do with the registry entries for her account. Deleting and recreating the account might solve this.
Also, create the account with full privileges. I know that this kind of defeats the object but it prevents the hassle of flash player updating itself etc.
[ This Message was edited by: Cycovision on 2008-04-23 12:21 ]
The thing is, this has only just happened, and she hasn't done anything. She used to be able to watch youtube fine, but now all of a sudden she cant.
Posted by Cycovision
Are you using XP pro? If so, you should be able to log in as administrator in safe mode, and claim ownership of the file.
However, I came across a bug once where it still won't let you delete it after you've done that, so good luck!
Posted by pmerryman
Just using Xp, not the pro version.
Posted by ayejatt
@ perry, cyco i think is answering nick's question(one about you)
[ This Message was edited by: ayejatt on 2008-04-23 13:04 ]
Posted by pmerryman
Looking back, I think he is.
Cheers
Posted by Cycovision
@pmerryman
Yeah, I was answering Nick's question there
I don't know why it happened either, but it's quite common for a user's registry settings to mess up for no apparent reason. Creating a new user account often solves all sorts of strange problems like software not installing or not working properly etc.
It's just that otherwise you might have to trawl the net looking for solutions and then mess about with all sorts of settings and registry entries whereas creating a new account is usually quicker, easier and safer.
If that doesn't work, then you will have to do the hard work anyway!
Posted by pmerryman
Cheers Cyco.
Do I just go to accounts and delete it? If so, will it give me the option to save everything, or do I have to back it all up before hand.
Posted by Cycovision
Yes, it asks if you want to save their personal files which is basically "My Documents" and Internet favourites.
TIP:
Create a new user first before deleting the old one to check that it works
If it does, delete the old account and rename the new one.
Posted by pmerryman
Just created a new account and tried it, and that is the same as my daughters.
Something very strange here.
Posted by Cycovision
Stick Firefox on and see if it works in that? It might sort Internet Explorer out too if it does!
Posted by Trev1982
go back a page and try what i said
Posted by pmerryman
On 2008-04-23 15:31:57, taz666 wrote:
go back a page and try what i said
I have already tried what you suggested, and all is still the same.
Cheers Anyway.
I think I will leave it then, she will just have to do without Youtube.
Cheers All.
Posted by HornyNick
On 2008-04-23 13:51:37, Cycovision wrote:
Are you using XP pro? If so, you should be able to log in as administrator in safe mode, and claim ownership of the file.
However, I came across a bug once where it still won't let you delete it after you've done that, so good luck!
Im using vista, but i will try doing that anyway. cheers.
edit: ok, stupid question time, how do you start safe mode with vista?
i hit f8 at startup and am left with a menu with 2 options:
1. cd/dvd drive
2. sata(?) hard drive
when i hit 2 it just starts up normal.
[ This Message was edited by: HornyNick on 2008-04-24 11:25 ]
Posted by Cycovision
Yeah, the F8 trick doesn't always work with vista for some stupid reason! The other option is the same as in XP: Click start then in either the run prompt or the Vista Search bar type 'msconfig' and press 'enter'.
When the msconfig window appears, click on the 'boot' tab and select 'safe boot'. click 'apply', then 'Ok' and you will be prompted to restart the computer.
When you've finished in safe mode, run msconfig again and, on the 'general' tab, choose 'normal startup', click 'OK' and restart.
If it gives you the choice, make sure you log in as 'administrator' and not just a normal account with admin privileges.
Posted by HornyNick
bloody vista!!
I finally got into safe mode and the file has vanished! It was definetely there last night, so God only knows.
Never mind, thanks anyway.
Posted by Cycovision
^^^
Is it in another user's desktop or documents folder? If you're logged in as administrator, you'll have to browse to their folder to find the file.
Posted by HornyNick
im the only person who uses my laptop. it was in limewire's shared folder, so unless its moved itself if you try deleting 100 times eventually it works!
edit: if i search, it is there but i cant see it! hidden files are shown, any ideas?
edit edit: unbeilevable! when i try to delete it, i get "this file is no longer in this location" !!! so why did the search say it was?!
[ This Message was edited by: HornyNick on 2008-04-24 13:00 ]
[ This Message was edited by: HornyNick on 2008-04-24 13:03 ]
Posted by Cycovision
^^^
Vista's search indexing and virtual folder system! Great, isn't it?
Posted by HornyNick
I'm really confused now! According to the files properties, the file size is 0 bytes and i am the owner!
Posted by Cycovision
There are a number of possibilities. The most common is when a file is downloaded but becomes corrupt right at the very end. Firefox and filesharing apps are buggers for this.
I found the best way is to download exactly the same file again i.e. use the same file name and have windows overwrite the corrupt one.
Then it'll let you delete it. Maybe...
Posted by EMS06
Hi Cyco! Been using and still using an HP Pavillon with A 2.4Ghz process. Last week I bought myself a 2 Ghz Dell inspiron. Installed all programs and apps on my Dell that are on my HP. Basically they are both the same.
The strange thing is the Dell is faster than the higher speed HP. Is this normal? By the way, both processors are intel core duos.
Thanks.
Posted by paul101
if it's windows, it will become bloated and slower over time
Posted by arien617
It happens with everything. My mac, since January, I can feel it has slowed down a little.
Might do a format and fresh install of OS X when it hits the 6 month mark, y'know, to keep it all quick
Posted by Cycovision
Yes, I reckon it's most likely to do with the fact that the windows installation on the laptop is fresher than the one on the desktop too.
It could also be to do with the motherboard, hard drive, BIOS and memory. Does the laptop have faster memory than the desktop, since it's a bit newer?
Also, despite having a bit of a bad name amongst computer geeks, I've noticed that Dell have been building some pretty good machines lately that are highly optimised for Vista.
Posted by EMS06
Thanks for your input guys.
@arien617
I've actually done that about two months ago
@Cyco
Sorry I didn't clarify, they boih are laptops. Yes, the Dell is quite impressive on roughly everything. It is built like a tank unlike the crappy build on the HP. If there's one aspect where the HP excels it is the screen resolution, simply staggering!
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[ This Message was edited by: EMS06 on 2008-04-25 13:23 ]
Posted by gtreds
Hey cyco,
i had 1 sata n pata hdd.
Strange thing is if i unplug da sata hdd power cable n put it again, windows won't boot though its detecting both da hdd's unles i completely remove da pata one completely. I can add da pata again after dat.
Connections checked.
Posted by thomas93
My Linskys wireless card refuses to wrk :@
Reinstalled several times ):
Posted by carkitter
@Cyco
Just noticed that Service Pack 3 for XP has arrived. Should I bother?
"Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system."
Posted by jcwhite_uk
As far as I know XP SP3 is still at release candidate 2 and is still not officially released. I am running it and it seems ok, not had any problems but have also not noticed any difference.
I have read to day that SP3 release has been put back due to a bug.
Posted by masseur
I read the other day that SP3 was sent to manufacturing and I read on one of the news sites this morning that its now available to the masses
Posted by jcwhite_uk
It went to manufacturers on the 21st april. It was due for release on Auto update site from yesterday but has now been delayed due to a bug making it incompatible with Dynamics Retail Management System.
Posted by masseur
yeah, serves me right just skipping over the news headlines as it seems I misread that one. Just checked and you're right. sorry about that
Posted by paul101
hi cyco,
ive got a case fan (that my dad installed for me
) and it's noisy ass h-ll. is there any way to disable it / lower the speed because its whirring away non-stop, i only need the thing when i'm playing games!
my pc used to be silent
thanks in advance for our help
Posted by Cycovision
Not if it's just one of those case fans than plug into one of the four pin molex power connectors. In that case, the only way is to physically unplug and reconnect it!
If it plugs directly into the motherboard then you might be able to control it's speed from the system tools application that came with your motherboard drivers CD, but not usually.
You need one of those fans with a little speed pot.
Posted by paul101
great! i wake up this morning and my PC's broken
GRUB Loading stage 1.5.
GRUB loading, please wait...
Error 17
GRUB loading, please wait...
Error 17
maybee I should just give up using PC's
(right now i'm using the ubuntu live cd 
)
the fan's are still noisy as h-ll
edit: i dont know why on earth this happened
[ This Message was edited by: paul101 on 2008-05-05 12:17 ]
Posted by paul101
still no solution...
stupid computer
Posted by vivian.smith
If you just use DVD decrypter, you can not copy DVD movie into a blank DVD. It just can remove the CSS protection. Want to copy DVD, you still need DVD COPY OR DVD RIPPER to realize it.
aaaaa: no really freeware for copying DVD.
Posted by Cycovision
We are talking about making a backup of DVD's that you legally own of course, aren't we?
I think you might be right, I've never come across any freeware apps that can do everything in one go. Anybody else found any?
Posted by pmerryman
It looks like I have deleted my photos from my folder, I'm not sure how, but they appear to be missing. I had emptied the trash folder earlier, and have tried to do a system restore to try and pull them back, but no joy.
Is there anyway of getting them back, or are they lost forever.
Posted by Cycovision
It depends on whether the sectors of the hard drive have been physically written over or not. for this reason, try to use your computer as little as possible until you've had a go at recovering the photos using these recovery applications:
http://free-backup.info/data-recovery-software.htm
That page was just the first result of a Google search. There are tons of file recovery apps out there, I'm sure people will suggest others for you to try
Posted by pmerryman
Tried to get them back, but even some of the ones I got back, were corrupt.
Oh well, have a backup ofsome, but the recent ones I have lost.
Cheers Anyway
Paul
Posted by masseur
XP SP3 is now officially available
Posted by paul101
rather than create a new thread
anyone got a copy of windows vista i'm not paying £200~~ for windows vista
where can i get it cheeeap??