Shindo_Hikaru Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) understand when your computer goes haywire, dies, hates you or what ever the reason. Be it hardware, software (OS, 3rd-party, etc) and you wish to get it working agian to resume your simple pleasures.Please understand that we individuals who try to assist you in your woes do not have alot of time and may not have some answers due to a really simple fact.When you post your computer problems, include the following:***** COMPLETE SYSTEM SPECS *****An example of such is this:Intel Pentium (A,B,C,D, etc) XXXX MHZ/GHZSoyo Dragon Platnium 2 875P Motherboard ver. X.XXXXX (Size) - Kingston (value, hig performace, etc) PC XXXX 36GB WD Raptor SATA or PATACreative Labs Audigy 2 ZS PROETC......and also include***** IS IT CONNECTED TO A NETWORK ******If so list the model name of the hub, switch, router or server.MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL ******** What hardware/software changes have you made before you recieved the error ******************** STATE THE ERROR MESSAGE AND CODE (if applicable) *************** THE REASON YOU ARE DOING THIS ADD-ON OR CONFIGURATION CHANGE ******Clearly explain this, try to be specific as possiable.If you include these simple facts, it will help each individual who wishes to assist in your problem. Edited July 27, 2006 by Shindo_Hikaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMurphy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 One other biggie is, "what changed between the time the PC was working and the time is wan't working?" "Did you add any other software/hardware, or make any congifuration changes?"A lot of the time the person will answer no to the first question but will then say "oh yea, I did install this toolbar." Or something of the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 1. Install OS2. Install all desired games and software3. Configure everything to your heart's desire.4. Create a backup image file with Ghost, Acronis True Image, or Unattended, depending on your level of knowledge.5. Restore when necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Good work Shindo_Hikaru. The more information people give us, the more we're able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindo_Hikaru Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 I am hope a super mod will make it a sticky for all to view, not just Hardware, as this applies to all makes, models, versions of computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqie Fox Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 One very important and oft overlooked problem is overloaded/crap power supplies. Many 'hard to track down' problems are actually from this. It may be prudent to include in the list "make/model of power supply and how many amps it says it gives on all +12v rails". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiki Burgh Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 this would certainly help a lot of members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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