Jeremy

Oh, I see. I didn't notice the small area under there. I can try putting some of the cables under there. It would certainly make it look a lot neater. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks PuntoMX for this link: DriverGrabber I just tested it out and it works very well. It's in early stages but successfully (and silently) backs up your device drivers to the same location as the EXE. Yes, it's a portable EXE.

See the vLite sticky at the top?

Try Start > Run > sndvol32?

Try the following: Right-click on My Computer > Properties > Hardware tab > Driver Signing > check Ignore, make this the default action, click OK. Reboot.

I'd suggest using Nero Lite Micro, or CDBurnerXP Pro, or Infra Recorder. The latter two being freeware. The reason it won't play in your CD player is because it's a .WAV file and needs to be converted to .MP3. CDex or Exact Audio Copy (both freeware) will do this for you.

Did you get the software with your HP? If so, you can use that to reinstall, though, likely just a trial (and old) version. I'd suggest using Nero Lite Micro, or CDBurnerXP Pro, or Infra Recorder. The latter two being freeware.

No, and it was only my second build back when I first assembled my Antec P180, thus I was still rather inexperienced. I wasn't paying much attention to the fans and didn't ever test to see which direction the air was going. So for more than a year the front acted as exhaust without me realizing it. I have removed all but the rear fan now anyway without it affecting my temperatures much, which has been stated previously in this topic. Sure that would be optimal for airflow, I suppose but then my PSU would not fit in the lower chamber of the case. That will not work.

I'd say you'd have to use the worst paste or have a 5 year old child apply the paste to get it on anything other than the CPU. This is from the AS5 website: It is not runny. I personally apply the equivalent of a seed of rice of AS5 and spread it over the entire surface of the CPU. Once a heatsink is placed firmly over it, there's no chance in hell that it would "run" onto the motherboard.

What kind of problems, specifically?

Filemon will help.

Always go for what benefits your hardware first, appearance second.

I used to have issues with drivers as well many years ago, then I started uninstalling and updating them properly and haven't had a problem since. I'd go with the 256MB one.

G O O G L E

I recommend for anyone with high temperatures go to the SilentPCReview forum and post a screenshot of your system (inside your case), provide your specs and temperatures and ask for advice. The people there really know their stuff. My topic is here.

Tell him something he doesn't know.

My HDDs are usually 40C and below. They go up to 45C when I take them out of my case (or remove the side panel for maintenance or whatever).

LMAO! Not Caps Lock on your keyboard, the capacitors on your motherboard. You will see many of these "barrel" or "oil drum" looking things near your CPU and RAM. They have a little "X" mark on the tops, which are designed to curve outwards: | <normal top of cap ) <bad top of cap If one or more caps are this way, you need to get new ones and solder them on or replace the motherboard, period.

The thermal paste is the middle-man. Thermal paste simply allows for heat transfer. It also dries out after long-term usage which affects proper heat transfer and causes temperatures to increase. Cleaning it off with isopropyl rubbing alcohol and tissue paper or q-tips and reapplying new paste will resolve this. "Wear and tear".

ShellExView

Right, I knew that.

Ditch IE and go with Opera or Firefox. I have no problems viewing that page, despite over half of it being nothing but ads.

Did you try to un-register and re-register the DLLs?

I'm going with Punto's answer.

Use toothpaste or wet sandpaper to sand them down slightly. The bottom layer is simply protection for the upper layer (the foil like layer) which has the data burnt under it. Also, store your media more appropriately. If there is gunk or smudges from your kids handling them, then use gentle tissue paper to quickly wipe them off.