My girlfriend has a Hp S5212y tower and the thing will not start up one week out of warranty... It's like the thing went to sleep and never woke up... I...
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torbeson
Jan 14, 2011 5:12 pm
Same what i read ,but i did find the problem.# 2 memory slot has a direct short in it.not it a rush to pull it apart to repair said problem.at least for now...
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Russ Blakeman
rhblakeman
Jan 14, 2011 4:44 pm
If it has a solid state drive and you are trying to use a standard XP CD it will happen too - the special drivers for the solid state controller are not...
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Branx86 Yahoo
branx86
Jan 14, 2011 2:46 pm
What kind of laptop? Sounds like maybe hardware since it's blue screening on installation. Try getting a Linux live cd and see if the laptop will boot...
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John Peters
john357954
Jan 14, 2011 1:19 pm
Have you downloaded all the drivers? Driver availability may be limited for xp for these new laptops. You can go to device manager and look at the hardware...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jan 14, 2011 5:46 am
I have found those units are really picky about the wall adapter. I have always had to use the exact one sold for it. Ardell Faul Computer Monitor Service...
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shalopt
Jan 14, 2011 5:31 am
Been a long delay working on this Compaq, recently got back on it. Apparently the power supply (wall wart)was not stiff enough was a replacement unit,or the...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jan 14, 2011 5:31 am
,you will need to discover the specifications for the board which will explain the memory limitations for the board. In the case of a store bought PC. Use the...
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Bhaggu S
s.bhaggu
Jan 14, 2011 5:31 am
when i install windows xp in laptops blue screen error comes, what i do ?...
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John Peters
john357954
Jan 13, 2011 8:43 pm
I am not sure where the mem controller is on that one. Some are in the cpu and the older units are on the northbridge. Also could a problem on the mem socket...
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torbeson
Jan 13, 2011 3:37 pm
John , Yes it seems like the number 2 slot is dead . no memory can be read.all memory was tested all works.and i use matched sticks if memory.same type same...
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John Peters
john357954
Jan 13, 2011 2:37 am
So what you are telling me is that one slot is bad? If you can get a 8G stick to run in one slot go for it. John Peters Peters` Electronics Port Lavaca,Texas...
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torbeson
Jan 12, 2011 9:23 pm
John, Sorry i didn`t get back till now,So as i asked before,Now about memory i find i have a motherboard that only will work on one stick.8 sticks all test...
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shunkw
Jan 11, 2011 1:06 am
If you can go to Windows Update and do the updates and select the Manual option...Then under optional updates it MIGHT show those drivers available for...
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deloy byrd
dbyrd_77355
Jan 11, 2011 12:51 am
have you tried to reset internet explorer tools,internet options,advanced settings,restore advanced settings,reset,apply restart internet explorer....
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jan 10, 2011 9:08 pm
Go to the Acer support site and find that model. Then you can download the drivers and install them properly. ...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jan 10, 2011 9:08 pm
From an.other computer..download all drivers for you laptop and install. Turn off windows updates..but keep your Av and security software up to date at all...
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Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
Jan 10, 2011 9:06 pm
What anti-virus software are you running on the Acer? Norton Internet Security or any Norton? What is the error message when you do get connected? DNS error or...
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MelanieD
serenity3994
Jan 10, 2011 7:53 pm
Hi. My name is Melanie. Just joined this group today. I have a Acer Aspire 4520. Recently, my laptop has started acting up in this way. I can connect to the...
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Russ Blakeman
rhblakeman
Jan 1, 2011 6:28 pm
You should have a program that allows a rewriteable to be used like other media, I don't think Windows allows this by itself. Before you wiped it there may...
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nemocg747
Jan 1, 2011 5:57 pm
I am running XP with service pack3 on a DELL Inspiron 9400. I used to be able to format CD's very easily. Now It suddenly stopped. I also did a full restore an...
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Richard Sheasley
nastarracer
Dec 31, 2010 6:13 pm
You will have 2 limitations on the amount of memory that can be run- the OS limit is going to be much higher than the computer's limit. The Win 7 64 bit OS can...
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torbeson
Dec 30, 2010 11:05 pm
So after two days of running this can`t find anything wrong,no bugs no problems,so next question is jusy how much memory can be ran ,running windows 7 64 bit...
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Russ Blakeman
rhblakeman
Dec 30, 2010 5:51 pm
XP still requires authentication (unless it's an OEM machine and they use the OEM CD that sees the BIOS branding and loads the default COA number). Windows...
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Timothy-Allen Albertson
kkg6irh
Dec 30, 2010 5:41 pm
i know one can find COAs for 98 and earlier on line and i believe that this also applies to Me, 2000 and XP now that windoze no longer supports the same...
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Roger Andrejco
rwa3503
Dec 30, 2010 4:57 pm
depending on your location I could give you a copy of windows 2000 sp4 let me know I'm in Trenton, NJ Roger rwa3503@...  ...
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Russ Blakeman
rhblakeman
Dec 30, 2010 4:34 pm
Also save yourself a lot of problems and check the motherboard's capacitors for signs of "capacitor plague" where the tops are swollen or burst and leaking as...
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Branx86 Yahoo
branx86
Dec 30, 2010 2:38 pm
Only suggestion is to purchase a copy of windows or use a Live Linux cd for free. If you can borrow a copy of windows from someone but you will need a COA if...
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stewart
stewchesh
Dec 30, 2010 7:57 am
Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful xmas. I have a pc tower which was custom built for me years ago. It has lay in the bedroom for years after buying a...
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John Peters
john357954
Dec 30, 2010 12:40 am
The 9000 series as well as the 2000 and the 6000 have the famous video chip problem. The solder connections underneath the chip get bad and will cause various...
