Go to the Startup Options menu (F8). From memory, it should list System Restore. Try running System Restores back in time from the last one. EDIT:...
Corrupt Registry is the worst error I can imagine/deal with. Windows can't work without it. Me, I don't try "fixing" a corrupt registry, but you...
Windows won't start when you put the HDD from your son's laptop into your mother's (right?). I expect you need to install Windows again. That...
Try going to the website of your system manufacturer and check for an drivers/software for your audio. Hint...don't use Windows Updates to get...
You should have several dump files now. When you get the analyser working, review them. They seem to be based on 0x0000008e, see how much that...
Sorry to you, I thought Cullman AL was another help website and we frown upon taking a problem to another website at the same time we are trying...
I ask that question because the drive might have changed from it's original role (from a hidden to normal drive). That hidden partition that...
Hi Pete, no, you don't get a DVD with any laptops now. I said "reinstall ", the only way is to follow the manufacturer's method. That, I doubt,...
Whatever program is doing your download may have been set/defaulted to a folder like C:\Downloads, you might just need to find the setting and...
Something running during startup could be setting a IP address or say, a proxy server. It could be malware, so if you are thinking along those...
Any result/difference? Any update? You might need the computer manufacturer's version of the USB controller drivers (I seem to have a bad memory...
I would look for a BIOS update. You need to be careful it is for your the exact model of your motherboard.
I would check overheating. Dust blocked somewhere. Sounds like it could be a heat problem tp me.
There are some free driver backup software. You need to investigate them to see if they really are free and don't come burdened with spyware....
Don't ask me for a quick reply because I am off on holidays. Look at which user profile you are using. Try making a new administrator user and...
If you are concerned, go to the Dell website, look up the downloads for your model (best done by using the Service Tag). Download the Dell...
I agree the problem could be due to malware. My suggestion would be to contact the technical support of your ISP. They should be able go...
Nice write-up WiseMax, thanks for sharing your experiences. :cool: It's nice to find someone with (willing to pen their) positive experiences. I...
That gives us a basic outline of the system. Please review the suggestions made for your dad and let us know if there are any changes.
I have link for memory diagnostics in my signature. Note that the diagnostics are run outside Windows, so cannot examine them the way they would...
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