[operating-system] Forum Topics

Ok, here's the deal: I think I know what to do but am not sure. I deleted a hardrive completely using fdsk. I didn't make a boot disk. I have a windows disk that I want to install on the drive. I know the drive is good. I recieve a …

OK, lets start with the basics. Sony Vaio PCG-FRV35 CD-ROM NO Floppy Initially I recieved a hard drive error and that a crash/failure was iminent. I ordered the same Hitachi hard drive that it came with, brand new. (Amazon) I physically installed the new hard drive, entered the BIOS setup, …

Recently when i try to play a game or listen music on windows media player i cant hear anything. The games just dont have any sound and on windows media player a small red "x" appears next the song and the following message pops up: "Windows Media Player encountered a …

This morning, my grandfather informed me that his desktop computer was unable to connect to the internet. This desktop is connected via Ethernet cable directly to the router, which connects to the modem, and ultimately to a cable hi-speed connection. The wireless router to which his desktop is Ethernet cabled …

What are command lIne options available for most operating system? For windows i know there was DOS,but it is abandoned and now there exists only command prompt that has capbility to run batch scripts and some DOS commands. What about Linux? Is there any command prompt or terminal/shell for apple …

I'd just like to say thanks, before you read this message, seeing as I know it contains a lot of questions, and I really do need answers. Thanks in advance. ---- I'd really love to install Linux on this notebook, but I can't. I can't afford to face no soundcard …

Hi. Do you know how to get and set cursor position in C language? I know this can be done using GetCursorPos and SetCursorPos from Win32 Api but I want it to work on several OS so I cant use Win32 specific functions. Thanks.

Is it possible to make a new OS in visual basic 2005 and if it is then how much time does it take and are there any tutorials or codes that you can post?

I recently saw this function in one of the online test paper i was going through. And i came to know that this is a standard library function but i dont know anything about it. And it is related to some Parent process - Child process kind of things. And …

Guys I really am desperate right now... I tried everything to fix this but this message still shows if I try to check for errors using PowerQuest Partition Magic 7.0. What can I do? Is it possible that this is a hardware malfunction, like bad harddrive? Or is there any …

I have inherited a PC with 3 Operating Systems - on start up I must select one of the Operating Systems - the other 2 do not work. I have no idea how to get rid of the 2 redundant operating systems. I have a new Windows Vista Full package …

Ok new problem. I took the old hard drive out of my Compaq lappy and have managed to connect it to my dest top as a secondary drive. I can read and copy most of the files on it but all my music and photos in MY DOCUMENTS cannot be …

my sister is using an older color imac (g3 i am sure) with os 9. i was trying to find her a new dial up company, and were having a hard time finding one that will work with a mac with that old of an operating system. any suggestions? do …

The question frequently comes up on how to manipulate dates and time using Delphi. Delphi 2.0 and later supply the [B]TDateTime[/B] format, which is actually a floating point number (stored as a IEEE double) containing the number of days that have passed since 12 December 1899. (Delphi 1.0 calculated the …

Hi Everyone: Several days ago I went to start the machine and I got a message saying:" Operating System Not Found" I rebooted the system, press F5 and enter. Had to do this 2-3 time and finally started normally. For a couple of days it did this then day before …

Hi All, Can any of you please provide feedback to me on what operating system and programming language would be best suited for migrating from an industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that presently is implemented in Quickbasic 4.5 running under DOS and must include the capability to communicate with external controllers …

Iz there a problem viewing a member's profile i.e when u click on the name and u get the drop down box. Normally, I test this on different web browsers and Operating Systems before I post ere so I don't look like a tit , but I'm just going on …

Hi. I have 2 identical WD320 SATA drives. Drive C: which has Windows XP Pro installed, and drive D: which has XP pro installed. Drive C: is reserved for General PC use and Drive D: is for exclusive use of Flight Simulator. The purpose of having the 2 installs is …

Hi! I want some information on windows vista with reference to operating system, about its process , memory, I/O, and file management. But i cant find any proper site containing all or any of this. Can anyone plz tell me where to get this sort of info on vista. Thanx.

I've searched for and found other instances of my problem on here, but the answers given weren't helpful to me, so here goes: I have an install of Windows XP Pro that failed to boot, with an "Operating System Not Found" error, after a software install. I've slaved the HDD …

Ok... I'm sure you have heard about explorer.exe not loading when users login. Well I'm getting that problem and I was wondering if anybody has any kind of solution to this!? Anything? Any ideas? Basically, a user logs in with his or hers network login and password and the Desktop …

i have an HP zx5000 and i'm trying to reboot my computer using the operating system disc but everytime i restart and then hit the space bar immediately it doesn't give me any option to reinstall windows. i basically can start my computer and then there's no desktop icons or …

I have a problem over the past month and a half my computer will turn on and boot up perfectly fine. But after about 4 or 5 days I will go to work on the computer and it is still on but the operating system is not running. I have …

Ok, thanks in advace for any help anyone can give me. I am not to good at computer things so sorry if my question is a stupid one. Ok first off I am in Japan so the computer that I am having problems with is running Japanese operating systems. I …

hi, i am reading the book "Operating Systems Design and Implementation 3rd edition" which analyzes the minix source code... in the part of filesystems we see this code [CODE=c]PUBLIC _PROTOTYPE (int (*call_vec[]), (void) ) = { no_sys, /* 0 = unused */ do_exit, /* 1 = exit */ do_fork, /* …

You always read folks bragging that Linux, or Unix is so much more secure than Windows. What is your view or experience with this issue?

Hi all , My problem stems from ancestry.com Down load enhanced viewer page the opportunity to download this utility (The page) keeps reloading itself. I have been a member of this .com for 3 yrs with no probes . I have used the E.V all the time its just in …

i have an hp zx5000 and i have all my rebooting discs but for some reason when i restart with the cd and hit the space bar it doesn't give me the option to reboot. do i have a virus? when i sign in my desktop has no icons or …

Problem: After installing the Windows Vista update that was recently released, whenever I boot my laptop there is a problem. It boots Windows fine, and after logging into my Windows account, and after my account loads, it goes to a black screen, with the cursor showing, and nothing else. About …

I bought nice looking acer aspire 5610z recently only to experience operating system crashed and there is no knowledgeable person in this part of my country nigeria to fix the problem please send me solution through this medium thanks and compliment of the season

My friends computer was just infected with a virus that gave him the "blue screen of death" but combofix miraculously revived his PC. Please help clean up his computer. This post is a HJT log folowed by his combofix log. Thank You VERY much in advance. Logfile of Trend Micro …

hey guys...do you know naything about these cmoputers? I have a choice fo three and am having a tough time with each. ideas? opinions? pros vs cons that you see? thanks for the info! #1 The Acer Aspire 5050 is ideal for the entertainment enthusiast who requires reliability and performance. …

Hey guys, I have an issue with the partitions on my HDD and I was hoping the great minds of daniweb can help me. Being a total jackass when partitioning my 120GB hard disk I set only 7 GB for my Windows Xp operating system leaving the remaining 113GB for …

Hi to all, Function Information Minimum DLL Version user32.dll Header Declared in Winuser.h, include Windows.h Import library User32.lib Minimum operating systems Windows 95, Windows NT 3.1 How to use user32.dll in Dev-C++? Where to find User32.lib ? I tryed in C:\windows\and Dev-C++. Where is the diffrence in Header betwen Declared …

I just formatted and reinstalled Windows XP Home on my PC. after doing this i have an annoying little prompt that pops up as it is booting up. It asks me to choose an operating system to load. My choices are: Windows XP Home Windows XP Home if i choose …

I have been wanting to see how the basics of software work for some time now, and I thought what better than Assembly! Unfortunately, most places I look show me how to call DOS interrupts or make Windows software. This just doesn't suit my needs. I did find a few …

Hi. Hi My program takes the user input of the location where the directory need to be created. I found Windows API: CreateDirectory() but then for Linux i need to write some other function. Is their any function which can work for both operating systems. Kindly help

Hi How should i identify the operating system on which my program is running in c++. Kindly help

Hello, I am having a problem removing a program. I am logged on as a administrator but when I go to control panel add/remove programs and click nothing happens. I am able to use control panel to do other things. My operating system is windows xp. Thanks in advance for …

Well i'm not that good at computers but I'll try my best to give as much information as I can so maybe someone can help me out. I have an older computer, it's a compaq, Just installed windows 2000 pro on it and it's just the operating system and nothing …

Hello, thank you for allowing me to join this forum, I hope someone can help me here. I don't have a wide range of knowledge of computers I just type on them and do know how to install software just to give you some indication as to my computer know …

Dear all, I have homeworks from my teacher in campus :'( . I have seeked in Google but still don't have certain answer :( . So I need your kindness to help me or at least give me links to answer these questions. 01. On Process management, how do each …

Hi, I have a custom built computer with a Pentium 4 CPU 2.66 GHz. The operating system is Windows XP Professional, Version 2002, Service Pack-1. After the computer completes start-up, I get the following error message: "RUNDLL: Error loading C:\windows\system 32\bridge.dll. The specified module could not be found." I'm not …

Hey guys.. i just now found out about Hijackthis, i had been using spyboy before. Heres the log.. Thanks in advance for your time! Some of the stuff seems like it shouldnt be there Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:43:25 PM, on 12/4/2007 Platform: Windows XP …

it restarts 4 times and then it doesn't come up again here is my hijack log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 18:52:00, on 01/12/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5700.0006) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

I am up against a wall on a Proliant with a 3300 es raid card and seven 18.2 drives configured as a raid level 5. we had a drive fail in the array and replaced the drive, by accident we installed a 9.1 gig drive instead of the correct 18.2, …

H, i am doin an essay about two different operating systems, windows and linux and i was just wanted to know you people use Linux over windows. Thanks

[b][/b] I Am In Desperate Need Of Help. I Bought This Computer From A Friend Of Mine. It's Windows Xp Professional. I Don't Have Any Boot Disk Or A Operating Cd. It Was Running Slow So I Downloaded Something Called Windows Advanced Personal Care. I Did A Restore Point And …

hi, greetings to all. i have joined this forum very recently. I am from India, male aged 49. I am interested in computers, new software. Guys, I will be thankful if you could kindly help me in solving this problem. I am having win XP and a network card (Realtek …

Hi all, [CODE]1: #include <iostream.h> 2: 3: int main() 4: { 5: cout << "Hello World!" << endl; 6: return 0; 7: }[/CODE] In the above code does the line 6 (return 0), required by the operating system,that means tells the operating system a program finish? If true, what the …