Posted by Kwiksta
thanks for replying, ALL of you
just one thing...could it be related to the fact that i disabled java and javascript?
OR
sometimes i use proxies???
Posted by Cycovision
Disabling Java and Javascript will prevent some websites from displaying properly, but shouldn't cause connection problems.
Playing around with proxy settings, however, might. Are you using a proxy server somewhere or do you have a direct connection to the Internet (several PCs on a router constitutes a direct connection, BTW)?
Posted by p900 lover
this right?
http://www.nickknows.com/desc[....]peed-Internet-Modem-Cable-4-6m
http://www.nickknows.com/desc[....]me=Belkin-10m-Grey-Cat5E-Cable
Posted by Kwiksta
ive just got my one pc - using a standard telewest surfboard
hope that helps...yep its a proxy SERVER
Posted by Cycovision
@p900
The cat5 cable is fine, but the modem cable doesn't look right as it appears to have a phone socket plug at each end.
Your best bet is to buy a good quality standard phone line extension cable, I know that ISP's reckon that you shouldn't use them but I use a twenty meter one with no problems at all.
@temp
I'm not familiar with telewest because it's not available where I live (we have NTL) but usually you don't need proxy settings to connect to an ISP. Wanadoo put some strange proxy settings into IE but removing them doesn't harm the connection at all. However, this might be different for telewest. I think you really do need to contact them about your downloading problem.
BTW, if you've only got one PC, you can't possibly have a local proxy server since a PC cannot be it's own proxy server! Well, it can, but it defeats the object
Posted by Kwiksta
nooo, i meant a proxy server like:
http://www.proxy7.com
etc...
(im a hypochondriac - if thats how u spell it...me wants a clean pc)
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Posted by Cycovision
GAH! Don't use shite like that
That might explain it if your download is going through their bloody servers! If their servers pack up for no apparant reason, so does your download!
Posted by Kwiksta
also, when i say i use a proxy occasionnaly, i mean i enter one into mozilla/netscape etc....
Posted by Cycovision
Ooooh, sod that! You can be over cautious, you know!
Posted by Kwiksta
thanks cycovision, lol, so is there any other way to protect my ip from them hacker peoplez 
Posted by Cycovision
Get yourself a hardware firewall and check your PC for viruses, spyware etc. regularly and you'll be fine!
This is why phishing is becoming more widespread, hackers are having a much harder time getting at your personal stuff due to the recent onslaught of PC security hardware and software that they have to look at other avenues
Posted by lamont
Woo Hoo mi computers back to its normal quick self!! Thanks mate i owe you 1!!
Posted by leeboy13
hi, with windows vieta on the horizon i was wondering if anyone actually knew what the system requirements would be... ive heard a lot of rumors but no-onw i know actually knows... is it true that you will need an athlon 64 to get the full benifit?? will the older athlon xp's run vista - and well?
any advise or sites would be greatly appreciated..
cheers all
Posted by Cycovision
Microsoft won't release the minimum specs until next summer, however the beta testers were told they needed:
-512 Mb RAM
-A seperate graphics card (not onboard), although I think this is more down to driver support in the early testing stages rather than an absolute requirement
-A 'modern' amd athlon or intel processor.
I suspect that by modern they mean around 1.4Ghz or faster, but it doesn't have to be 64 bit.
Posted by blayv
yeah, and that'll be enough to show start-up screen. to open start menu you'll need something like p4@3G ;-p
Posted by Cycovision
Well, they are recomending a 2Ghz + processor with a 128Mb graphics card if you want to use Aero, the legacy display modes are more shed-friendly, apparantly
Posted by batesie
sorry to butt in here, but is it true your going to name your first child DOS ???
Posted by p900 lover
When is vista ment to be out?
Posted by Cycovision
Well my daughter's called Emily actually. I wanted to call her kernal32.exe but her mother was having none of it
@P900
Q3 - Q4 2006 is the current projected release date.
Posted by batesie
lol bless! well you could call your next one system32.dll
Posted by icewinds
hi... me gots a question...
i got my hands on the windows xp media centre remote and receiver, nothing else and no extra wires
how could i use the extra features that are on the remote control... only the volume buttons work now and thats kinda cool but i know it can do more...
thanks in advance...
Posted by joebmc
What are the symptons of a dying cpu?
Posted by Kwiksta
hey cycovision
cheers for your help mate, i really appretiate it
theres no alternative to the firewall thing is there? is there any other method?
Posted by Cycovision
@Temp
Yeah, a software firewall is good enough for most people. It's just if you want to be really, really safe a hardware firewall is preferable.
@joebmc
The symptoms are the same as for a failing motherboard:
Random crashing
Blue Screening
Can't install software (despite knowing that the CD drive is ok)
Wierd error messages
Total freezing up (can't move mouse pointer)
PC restarting itself
Trouble is, one or more of the above symptoms can also be a sign of poor heat dissipation, failing memory or even failing IDE devices or cables.
First thing to do if you suspect a failing CPU is to remove the heatsink and fan, clean them thouroughly (clean the surface of the CPU too using kitchen paper), apply a good amount of thermal grease and replace the heatsink and fan. Very often the CPU is fine, it's just not cooling properly, despite what any hardware temperature monitors might say.
@icewinds
To be honest, I've never used a remote control and reciever with media centre, but I suspect you might need extra software to get all of the functionality. Can you post the make and model number of the remote / reciever?
Posted by icewinds
http://www.xpcgear.com/xpremote.html
hope this helps...
Posted by Cycovision
Sounds like it hasn't installed properly, although I may be wrong about that. M$ reckon that when you plug the reciever in, a wizard should start up automatically to help you configure the remote.
Firstly, try uninstalling and reinstalling the reciever by following the instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=839275
Posted by clank
A little help please......
I recently got myself an ADSL connection and my isp supplied me with an router....its a d-link dsl502t.
It connects to my pc through a usb port but the problem is sometimes right out of the blue for no apparent reason my connection just hangs....ie no more connectivity and the connected icon in the taskbar does nothing on right clicking anymore. WHY??
I switch the router off n on and everything works again so it doesnt seem to a connection problem as far as my provider is concerned.
I've upgraded to latest drivers and also updated my router's firmware to no avail
My router provides an option to connect via ethernet.........so i removed the usb cable n connected it using the ethernet cable (mobo has built in gigabit ethernet).....it shows connected in task-bar but i dont really have a connection anymore.....i didnt confg anything or change any settings coz i dont know if any need to....DO THEY??
I'll be glad if you can help me out mate
Oh btw i run xp sp2 and its fully updated.
Posted by dude_se
my brpadband also disconnects randomly after i got upgraded to 2mb. i havent had time to check it. maybe cyco can post some advice. i would of thought its something to do with my isp as connections havent changed nor has anything on pc as far as i know.
dude_se
Posted by Kwiksta
@ cyco
thanks, but a normal norton firewall doesnt protect my ip
Posted by Cycovision
@clank
Disconnect the router totally and then uninstall the USB drivers. Restart the PC and then connect the router via the Ethernet connection. Follow the instructions in the setup manual (usually included as an acrobat file on the supplied CD) to configure the router via your web browser. Ethernet and routers usually get on like a house on fire!
@dude
Sounds like you might have a weak ADSL signal, not a lot you can do about it other than contact your ISP and BT
@temp
No firewall hides your IP address totaly! If it did, you wouldn't be able to get on the internet at all since your IP addy needs to be visable to your ISP's servers in order for them to know where to send the information to!
The important thing is that a firewall blocks unwanted applications from accessing the net (like viruses) and it blocks unsecured ports that hackers can get in through. Just because a port and your IP address is visable, it doesn't mean that people can get in
Posted by dude_se
i have just contacted bt. as i said its usually fine but will disconnect randomly sometimes. ill see what they say
dude_se
Posted by jagger2k
My new pc does not have no ps/2 connections and the keyboard and mouse are both usb. I recently brought a new keyboard which is a ps/2 connection so i brought a PS/2 to USB CONVERTER / ADAPTOR but when i connected it to my pc i get the standard new hardware, then unknown device and then this messege:
and the keyboard does not work. How ever when connected the num lock button works when i press it the light comes on. What is the problem? i have tried diffrent keyboards and mouses and 2 diffrent PC's
Posted by Cycovision
Have you tried a USB keyboard rather than a ps/2 keyboard with a converter?
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Posted by Cycovision
Yeah, XP only has built in drivers for 'true' USB keyboards and mouses (mice?
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If you have Servcice Pack 2 you could try obtaining the driver online. With the keyboard plugged in, right-click on 'My computer', select 'properties', 'hardware' then 'device manager'. Find the keyboard in the list (it'll have a cross or exclaimation mark next to it) and then double-click it. Click 'update driver' and follow the wizard. When it asks you if you'd like to look for a driver online, select 'yes, this time only'.
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Posted by Cycovision
Hve you tried expanding all of the USB device trees right at the bottom of device manager? Unknown USB devices are often listed there.
Posted by Cycovision
I've just had a PM from someone asking how to manually uninstall an application, thought it might be usefull to post it here.
If you can't remove a program using add / remove programs, you need to do the following:
1. Download and install this program -
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm
It's a safe and easy to use registry cleaner that you'll need later on.
2. Restart the PC in safe mode. Shut down or restart the PC and repeatedly tap the 'F8' key while it boots up until you are presented with the windows advanced boot menu. use the arrow keys and enter to select safe mode.
3. Open 'my computer', double click on 'C:' (the hard drive) and then double click 'Program files'.
4. Find the folder that contains the program that you want to get rid of. They're usually named after the program itself, or the company that created the program. Be very carefull here, if you're not sure, open the folder up to see if it gives you any more clues.
5. Delete the entire folder
6. Restart the computer in normal mode.
7. When it's back up, run easycleaner and use the 'clean registry' option to remove any registry entries that the program may have put in.
That should do the trick!
Posted by p900 lover
could you have a look at my thread pls and see if u know whats goin on
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=111577
thanks
Posted by Cycovision
Have done, don't think it'll be of much help though
I've haven't played with a DS yet!
Posted by p900 lover
Thanks mate
Posted by dude_se
gettin psp soon
i might experiment with connecting that to the net aswell. i want to find wireless internet points but dunno where they are i will find out soon though
dude_se
Posted by Cycovision
Good Evening folks!
Just thought I'd let you know that I'm going to be away on holiday for around 16 days from tomorrow, so If I don't reply to any posts or PMs I'm not ignoring you, I'm just not here!
So, I'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, and I'll "see" you all again in 2006
Posted by dude_se
happy crimbo. i was going to ask you if you could supply me with some good viruses as i have just made an enemy (cant say who). ill figure it out meself
dude_se
Posted by whistla
ooohhhhh..... if you find anything good, be sure to tell me! Thanks !
Posted by p900 lover
I turned on my PC today and started doing what i normaly do MSN, was about to go on esato and my PC started 2 run realllllly slowly so i did Ctrl-Alt-Del and the PF usage was higher then i have ever seen it. Can you explain what the PF usage is and why it could have been so high?
Thanks
Edit: i just got this message in the pop up window thingy
What the hell is goin on, iv never had this ???
[ This Message was edited by: p900 lover on 2005-12-21 13:19 ]
Posted by blayv
how about you select tab 'processes' and arrange them by memory usage?
Posted by p900 lover
right this is goin mad
1.5GB??
true i should have done that but i have now restarted my pc
Posted by lamont
hi, when i plug my printer into my usb port i get the message that the printer could work faster on a 2.0 port which my computer doesnt have if i buy the below product and plug it into my usb port then plug the printer into the usb hub will it transfer data quicker? thanks
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-PORT-[....]goryZ96866QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Posted by blayv
that seems like scam to me.