pcbugfixer, you will note that the All Users folder icon has a bent arrow on it. It is a redirection! It is just the way they allowed diversion...
Before I suggest any other avenues, what is the main aim of running SFC? What is the issue you are having? From my research running SFC will take...
Good for your experience level. Well done :)
Graham, I have edited your last post instead of quoting it...my bad! :eek: Although, I wanted to highlight that CHKDSK seems clean. I run Error...
Where did you get the script? Best ask those that wrote it. We are not programmers, we try to troubleshoot end-user's problems. Ask yourself why...
Try uninstalling the Dell software (in Add or Remove Programs). The Dell software will be a "network manager ", the drivers are the system that...
If it was actually the "Factory Defaults" option, the hard disk was overwritten (re-imaged). In that case there is no "memory ". The files...
Before we get bogged down trying to read log files, have you completed running Error Checking (CHKDSK), including checking for faults (bad...
You don't have to try all the suggestions, but scan them and see if there is something that seems to work. That appears to say that the file is...
My next step would be to take the motherboard out. Put it onto a sheet of cardboard with just the basic hardware attached and test run it there.
Sounds good, especially if it is working. Yes, I too have noticed that the clip on the power connector might not be able to seat all the way....
If you get into Windows, back up your data. I might expect the hard drive has problems. Suggestion: Run CHKDSK /r from a boot disk.
Check out what software might be involved with loading your wireless/network (pretty much the same thing). If software can't find the things it...
Yes, we need some feedback. My contribution would be...is the CPU compatible with the motherboard? Matt
Take it back to a basic setup, only the things it needs to work. You have two sets of RAM, try each at a time. You can disconnect all drives and...
Have a look at this, but the post that is marked "Answered" was done by a moderator....
Does it happen all the time now? Does it ever go back to F:? If it does occasionally, I don't think it would be the registry. Can you test by...
No matter which way, 10 years is good service. Plan (or save towards) the next computer. Further service might not be assured :) Matt
The way I would look at it is that there is something (maybe briefly) getting allocated F: before the external drive is getting it's drive letter...
Thanks to you for the feedback and marking the thread Resolved.
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