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The last day my computer worked perfectly. On the next day wen i turned it on , the cpu is in on condition,but there is nothing displayed. So i've removed all the power cables and RAM and also the processor. and put it back as it is... But the problem …
My laptop had been overheating and got pretty bad,(a year before I practically friend the motherboard) but then I finally learned about the heat sink which was cleaned out and the overheating probs were fixed. But a new problem has beared its ugly head. I turn on the computer, and …
Used two different tvs, one has hdmi and rgb in, and the other has pc in (vga?) and hdmi, use two different cables and nothing. I have not used the pc in with audio yet (a double sided vga cable with audio for monitor), was wondering if I even need …
Hello, I do not know a lot about computers, so I know this is a long shot. However I really need advice! I have just got a new computer tower (its second hand) and a monitor from a family member. Both monitor and tower were in full working order before …
So I was installing a new SSD in my PC. After doing so, the PC made continuous beeping sound. Then I researched about the problem and came to know that continuous beep is due to CPU. Then I removed the CPU fan, cleaned up the thermal paste, then put the …
Recently, my Dell wireless keyboard just stopped working. I tried changing the batteries, but nothing. The weird thing is, the special keys like Refresh and volume control still work. My dad thinks it could be a virus. What should I do?
I have a problem with my computer and wonder if you guys could help me. The problem is that my computer runs but there is no display on Monitor. The problem is not with the monitor because I tried it with other computer. The problem started somedays ago because of …
Hi guys! I've always been able to find answers on this website so I've never had to make an account. So a few months ago I was playing starbound and it froze. I had to shut it down from the power supply. When I turned it back on all the …
I've looked through older posts and my story is pretty similar. I was just using my laptop last night. I closed the laptop. This morning, when I tried to turn it on, it wouldn't turn on. The power button wouldn't even light up. I noticed that that the laptop feels …
1/3 LS2204037 Ver 2.0 POWER SUPPLY BOARD FOR LOGIK 24dvdb19 (ref N480) won't turn on
Hey everyone, We currently have 7 computer labs with atleast 20 pc's in each. We have to lock the equipment so that it's not taken and our currently solution is to catch all the cables in a padlock and lock them. While this works and stops people from being able …
Hello. I have coem across a problem where both of my monitors are detecting as monitor 1. They arae also displaying the same exact picture and I cannot seem to fix it. I am using a Blackweb "HDMI Splitter 1 In 4 Out" splitter and nothing is working how it …
Hi everyone, I appreciate this may not be the best forum for such a question however this is by far my favourite forum as everyone is so friendly and helpful thus i do not want to go anywhere else, but let's get to the point. I am currently looking to …
Hello, I have had this PC I built myself for almost a year now (probably a little more than a year, I lost count. Lol). LITERALLY this morning I was on it messing around with a friend, then just a moment ago I tried installing a some case LED lights. …
With increasing threats than ever of worms and viruses on the Internet that target the Windows operating system in general, it becomes nothing but the need to protect the system against these risks, and so, likewise, the Windows 7 operating system needs to be protected against such threats , and …
Help. I have problem with my mobo, it can fully charge the battery but it doesn't turn on. Thanks. Specs: MSI Wind U123x netbook MS-N033 motherboard intel Atom N280 Intel Media Accelerator 945 Integrated chipset 2 GB Kingston RAM
Many reports shows that Android is the most usable operating system all around the world. So, it's good to learn Android for the career. But I am not sure about the future scope of Android. Keeping in mind the future is it good to make the career in Android?
I got a new case (Thermaltake View 27) and I'm having trouble undoing the screw on the PCI shield thing where the GPU should be. I can undo all the other screws except this one. Can anyone provide tips on how I can go about getting it loose so I …
hi i have an ASUS F8vr note book and when i plug in my friends keyboard through the usb connector via the ps/2 to usb converter it works. but when i connect mine the same way the keyboard light flashes up(the num lock, scrol lock and the cap lock) and …
i have been having some problems with my keyboard but the funny thing is i dont think the keyboard is broken. i have tried to use a new keyboard but the same problem exists. the problem is the keyboard does not type anything. i have no trouble typing in my …
Hello everyone, I have a Sony lv-240J and I it turns on all the fans spin but then there is no beep, no boot, no display or anything. After a couple of minutes it just turns off. I connected a display to it and nothing. I tried to use it …
I have a Maokesi external DVD drive burner and have lost the adaptor. It is cheap Chinese brandless and cannot find specs online or manual and nothing written on the device. Can I use any adopter which plug fits? I have about 4 that fit it. But there voltage and …
My ps's motherboard is burned and i was just trying to see where or how i would get a motherboard for my TEK 6633 all in one pc. I am from Namibia and noone here is unable to help me.
I have all of my components for a new build but before I start I have been thinking about maybe getting an SSD to use as my boot drive. I have a very large collection of music, 200 plus Gb worth. I keep it in " My Music " on …
I have an HP Spectra x360, which I've been very happy with, however, lately it Chrome gets to a point where it causing high CPU utilization and freezes the computer. I didn't install any new extensions, software or hardware. Any suggestions?
help, my gateway NE511will not turn back on after I tried to replace wireless card. fan turns on for 2-3 seconds and stops. once in a while the blue light comes on. it has an internal battery and I tried the reset to no avail. cannot find any parts online …
Hi I know this may have been posted on here before, and if it has I am sorry! Anyway, have discovered this evening that my laptop has started suddenly shutting down. The first time it happened I was browsing the web and it had been on for 40-45 mins when …
How important do you think it is for a laptop to have a dedicated video card?
So, my twin boys start college (sixth form) this year and as their birthday is coming up I thought I'd kill two birds and buy them the laptop they need. I'm used to speccing out my own laptops for the office here, but when it is my money rather than …
I want to create a symbolic link betwee a folder on a network and a folder on the local drive using the following command; > mklink /d "\\<networkName>\<folderA>\<folderB>" "C:\<folderA>\<folderB>\<folderC>" I get the error; The file or directory is not a reparse point. I did some searching online and didn't find …
I get an error with nero 7 for DVD-R type DVD: illegal disk, but for other DVD types DVD+r,Double layer,+RW is no problem. Here is the log of nero: Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.10.1.0 Internal Version: 7, 10, 1, 0 Recorder: <SONY DVD RW …
I recently purchased a new Vizio 55" LED 1080p tv but I'm having trouble connection my Nintendo 64 to it. The red & white audio cable are working fine and I'm getting all of the audio but there is not yellow port on my new tv for the N64's yellow …
I have been downloading old kid's readio stories and trying to burn them onto mp3 CDs for my daughter. The problem is that when she plays the CDs on the mp3 CD player in her room the tracks are not in order. I have edited the meta-data and labeld every …
I installed window 7 in local disk c and give 40mb space but unfortunately the space is showing 20gb,how can I do for more space in local disk c, I want to more software like photo shop and other. THANK YOU
Hello guys! Need your hardware expertise. How to disabled the windows setup [EMS enabled] i cannot continue formatting because of this booitng option. thanks in advance! br
Hi there I have a acer aspire 7530G i havent use it lates becouse my screen stay black but i got video on the vga port (the hdmi allso show nothing) So i used it with a tv but those days the laptop have no boot at all allso no …
Greetings, I got a Notbook from a friend to fix it, strictly speaking, installing a fresh copy of operating system. The Netbook brand may be not a well-known brand, "ChiliGreen Netbook" model "Neo", the Netbook comes with Windows XP Home edition. First I tried to install Windows 7 X86 on …
Hello Daniweb Community, I've been given a **Nighthawk** (R7000) to checkout to see if I can get it working and I'm having no luck, I've plugged an ethernet cable straight from the router to my computer and it just keeps disconnecting and I've tried 3 of the ports on the …
Hello, I have a USB flash drive which was working properly for months, but today, when inserted into a workstation, it is being opened in read-only mode, whereby I can read and execute files on it, but not add anything to it or modify a document from it. Tried to …
While downloading the latest VB.Net my laptop automatically shutdown and when I tried to turn it on again it didn't boot and stays in black screen; cpu led not blinking but the laptop was still open. I thought it was overheat and when I try to open it the day …
So my PC runs fine and boots Everytime but if I touch the top of the tower my monitor says no input until I soft reset it then it boots again no problem. But every time I touch the top it does this again. I know the monitor is good …
Hi, I accidently reversed polarity on Asus X301. Now the laptop turns on with charger connected and battery inserted, but after several seconds it shuts down by itself, I power it on again and shits down faster, and the third time it won't power on. After some time it can …
I'm wanting to upgrade my Acer V173 TN 17" monitor to something larger and clearer (maybe 24") to go with my Mac Mini. I use my computer mainly for novel writing, e-mailing and browsing. I play no games, watch very little in the way of video and don't do anything …
Case - DIYPC Gamemax-W White MOBO - MSI Gaming Z97 RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) CPU - Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5 GHz GPU - MSI GAMING GTX 960 4GB Cooling - Extreme performance CPU cooling with built-In Corsair Link™ 240m HDD - WD Black …
This might not be the right place to post this and if it is im sorry but I just have need help with my PC. I made my build last year with my student loan jump forward to yesterday I went out to the game and plugged in an old …
Hello Daniweb Community, I thinking about upgrading from my laptop to a desktop the main concern is either if I should buy one of build one. So as the title says this is mainly if I was going to build one. To start off, my main concern about building one …
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