[DVD writer doesn't get recognized anymore]

thats a really cool theme, were did you get it

[laptop not loading windows]

wasnt sure were to post this but anyway lol.

having a problem with my laptop again, recently its not been booting, it displays this when powered on. and will not boot windows, a few times it has started successfully.

[Laptop battery not charging]

hey all, hmmm im wondering if anyone could help me, my laptop battery isnt charging, the only way i can use my laptop is if I have it plugged into the mains which is quite annoying seen as its a laptop and I want to use it outside of the house, im not sure whats wrong the charging light comes on and flashes but does not charge.

[problems with msn messenger and also wireless]

Have you made any changes to your router configuration?

nope not that i am aware of. tho i did block some websites as i dont want my brother accessing some of them as he has damaged my computer before with viruses and what not

[problems with msn messenger and also wireless]

As for the error code you get from MSN Messenger, I Googled this, first result:

Try the following to help resolve the situation:

1. Make sure you are connected to the Internet.

2. Make sure you have installed the latest version of MSN Messenger.

3. Make sure you have installed the latest available updates for your operating system. For Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, go to the Microsoft® Windows® Update website.

4. If you are using a firewall, make sure that MSN Messenger is allowed full access through the firewall. For more information, see the firewall documentation.

5. Verify the Advanced Connection settings for MSN Messenger.

Notes

* If your computer is part of a corporate network, contact your network administrator to make sure that the network allows access to the MSN Messenger service.

* If you use a dial-up connection, the connection may be timing out. Try to connect again later.

Has your router always done this (new wireless?) or is it something that has just started within the past day or so?

its just recently started doing this, its been working great for the past 5 months since i got it.

[problems with msn messenger and also wireless]

problems with msn messenger and also wireless

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first of all my wireless, my wireless network isnt connecting as my router isnt transmitting signals as the wireless icon isnt appearing on my router, im not sure wat is wrong.

my msn messenger isnt working when i connect to the internet throught a wired network the error code is - 81000306 i have opened firewall ports to allow msn to work but it is stil not working can anyone advise me on what to do, thank you

[tested new Dmachine pc today, one word "amazing"]

hey all, i tested out the new dmachine today and im amazed at the speed and power of this machine.

some specs -

dual core AMD Athlon 64 4800+

nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX

1GB Ram

a screen shot of the system information is below.

for people who don't know who Dmachines are, they are a small PC company that are getting bigger and bigger. they currently only have factorys in Ireland but have grown over the past few years and are expected to open several factorys and computer stores accross the United Kingdom within the next few years

[are you a fast nose typer?]

WolfX2 ngot m3 to type with my no34 [

there we go perfect lol haha

[yay, i passed my IT course]

yay i got my National Diploma certificate in the post this morning yay

i now have a BTEC National Diploma For IT practitioners (software development) with the triple grade of merit, merit, pass

i completed

Language and communications

Computer Sytems

Introduction to software development

Communications technology

computational methods

website development

systems analysis and design

applications software development

business information systems

software development project

programming concepts and practice

visual programming

website management

human computer interface

e-commerce

system jusification

expert systems

operating systems

and i now have a qualification in IT whooop whooop go me lol

[problems with pc sound]

right well heres the story. my pc isnt playing any sounds through the speakers when ever i try and play something it says No Audio Ouput Device is installed.

i know i need to install it, but i dont actually know what to install,

this is what is displayed in my device manager

pc info

HP m7360y series

Windows XP Media Center

Intel® Pentium® D dual core processor 820 (2.8GHz, 2MB,800MHz FSB)

[problems with wireless network]

hey all. ive just set up a wireless network in my home. and im having a few problems with it. first of all information about my wireless network is below -

Modem information

NETGEAR 54 Mbps wireless ADSL Modem Router, with 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch

conecting using - 54 Mbps USB Adapter

internet connection information

BT phone line connecting via wanadoo broadband

speed - 2.2mbps.

this is the problem, i have it all set up correctly etc. works fine on my laptop and PSP. but im having problems on my desktop pc.

I can connect fine with full signal. but whenever i turn my pc off then turn it back on windows says something about your wireless connection has limited or no Connectivity" then i click repair and it starts working again.

i am using windows xp prof

[how much for this pc]

im wanting to sell my old pc, as i hate having it lying around lol.

specs -

Compaq Presario 5000

windows xp prof (with product key) microsoft office 2003 (with product key) and mcafee security center (with product key)

320mb ram

1ghz amd Athlon processor

Compaq's 17-inch FS740 monitor (which includes a built-in microphone)

monitor-mounted JBL Platinum Series satellite speakers (these can be removed from the side of the monitor)

NVidia GeForce2 MX-based graphics card

48x cdrw drive

dvd rom drive

120gb hhd, plus another 30gb hhd

4 usb ports, 2 front and 2 back. usb 2.0

brand new keyboard and mouse

im not sure how much i would get for this.

the pc is pictured below, but that isnt the keyboard supplyed

[problems with external hard drive]

i took it out of the caseing and installed it into my pc, it works perfectly. so i think il just keep it in there

[problems with external hard drive]

hi, im having problems with my external hard drive. it will not power up, then i plug it in and turn it on all i hear is a ticking sound. its maxtor hard drive

[help with VB program]

hi everyone, here goes

im designing a program for wooden toys ltd, but im so stressed out with family problems that i cant think. and i need assistance asap.

i have two forms on this program, the first one you must enter a password the password at the minute is "OrderForm" i will change this when the program is complete, as soon as the correct password is entered a second form is loaded, this is an order form. i have some code already entered

what im wanting to do is, the customer selects there account number and their address is displayed in a list box (which i have done), then they choose which product they wish to order which then displays the product information in another list box (which i have also done), i have also programmed the two clear buttons, then i want them to enter the quantity required then i want the program to add these up then add vat at 17.5% and then display the total price, then display all of this in a list box on the left. i have included my program in this thread, requires visual basic to run.

if anyone could help me that would be great, thanks

if you need anymore imformation PM me

Wooden_toys_ltd.zip

[does anyone understand this]

i got this email yesterday, but i dont have a clue what they are taking about and i cant access their site, as it is blocked from within the college

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

NORTH EAST INSTITUTE

ELMS for MSDNAA Software Center: This message has been generated

automatically from your ELMS. Please do not reply to this message

as you will not receive a response. Please click on the SUPPORT

link in your MSDNAA Online Software System for support contact

information on your campus.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

Hello,

Welcome! You have been registered in your university/college ELMS

for MSDNAA online software system. Here you can download and

access a wide range of Microsoft developer tools, servers, and

platforms. There is no charge to download the software as long

as you are an eligible user in the System.

How Does it Work?

Your university/college is licensed under the MSDN Academic

Alliance Program which enables eligible students and faculty

members to access software available under the Program. e-academy

Inc., a partner of Microsoft, is providing ELMS for MSDNAA to you.

Simply log into the System using your username and password

included below and start browsing/ordering the software

available to you.

Your MSDNAA Online Software System can be found at:

http://msdn62.e-academy.com/nei_ec

Your username is : (ive removed my username)

Your password is :(ive removed my password)

Technical Support

If you have any technical difficulties while downloading the

software, please go to the support section in the website and

click on Request Customer Support. Technical support is

provided by your MSDNAA Program Administrator at your school.

General Information

If you have general questions about the MSDNAA Program, who

is eligible, general rules and regulations, etc., please go

to the support section in the website for contact information.

Please keep this e-mail for future reference, as you will

need your username and password in order access the online

software system.

Remember, by accessing the Microsoft software through this

system you are stating that you are authorized, and are

agreeing to comply with all usage guidelines.

Sincerely,

ELMS for MSDNAA Staff

e-academy Inc.

[[Error] | Serious problem with my computer]

thanks for the info, btw i have noticed that my graphics card has been playing up, as when i turn my computer on it doesnt display information correctly.

i have downloaded an update for my firewall.

i have installed visual basic.

i have also installed a new webcam.

this is the blue screen if u can read it lol

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/ddsgh/picture00039.jpg

ps this picture was takin using my camera phone, so its not very good sorry

[[Error] | Serious problem with my computer]

I have a Serious problem with my computer its crashed 9 times within the last 5 hours, showing the blue screen of death, and then when i restart it displays the message in the picture below then shuts down

my computer info

dell dimenision xps

intel pentium 4

windows xp pro

1GB ram

oh sorry

blue screen info -

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

so on

technical information:

***STOP: 0x0000000D1 (Ox00001200, 0x000000FF, 0x00000001, 0x)

Bedinning dump of physical memory

PS THATS ALL THE INFO I GOT BEFORE IT SHUT DOWN

(THATS ALL I GOT BEFORE IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN)

[problems with a large number of computers]

hi not sure where to put this but he goes,

i have found out that the computers at my uni are having problems, i have emailed the admin, but they havent replyed. this is the error report, can anyone tell me what it means and il inform the admin team thanks. ps i dont have any admin privilegs so i cant do this myself.

Corrupted error report

Problem description

Unfortunately, the error report you submitted is corrupted and cannot be analyzed. Corrupted error reports are rare. They can be caused by hardware or software problems, and they usually indicate a serious problem with your computer.

Troubleshooting

Scenario 1: If this is the first corrupted error report for this computer

* Note any programs you have recently added your computer.

To check for recently added programs:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.

2. In the Sort by drop-down box, select Date Last Used, and then select Show updates.

3. The Last Used On date typically shows when you installed a program. If you installed an update to a program, you will see an Installed on date.

* Note any hardware you have recently added to your computer, including random access memory (RAM), video cards, sound cards, or hard drives.

* Make sure that you have a good backup copy of your files. To make a backup of your files, you can use the Backup or Restore Wizard.

To start the Backup or Restore Wizard:

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup.

2. Follow the wizard to back up your files.

Scenario 2: If the corrupted error reports are persistent

* Note any changes made to your computer, including both hardware devices and software programs, that preceded the onset of crashes and persistent error reports.

To check for recently added programs:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.

2. In the Sort by drop-down box, select Date Last Used, and then select Show updates.

3. The Last Used On date typically shows when you installed a program. If you installed an update to a program, you will see an Installed on date.

* Run any diagnostic tests supplied by the hardware manufacturer to verify that recently added hardware devices are operating properly. This is especially important if you recently added or changed random access memory (RAM) in your system. New or changed memory should also be tested with the Windows memory diagnostic test after using the manufacturer's test.

* If there are recent software changes to your computer, you can use System Restore to restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. This provides a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos.

To run the System Restore wizard:

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2. Follow the directions in the wizard.