Now that all are smiling :) Robwhite has it right - Maybe the powersupply?? So will replace and see where that leads. Robwhite - didn't...
Oh so right - been doing too many things at once on this end. Definate brain cramp - will re-read these things before opening mouth and inserting...
You referenced it and you'll need it - forget about any restore CD's as has been stated previously. If thats a problem, you'll need some new...
Your individual voltages look fine but my guess is that you are seriously underpowered for that particular video card at 230 Watts. Would need to...
OK - bad to worse and it sure could be CPU or MoBo or PSU. Only a couple of comments here before you start replacing any/all of the above or...
Download the Home Edition for free. ;)
Sorry Rob, but that doesn't mean much. If the bottom line was that you put the original memory back in its original slot and left all else alone...
932932.....Hike (just got done watching football) Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt...
Chrisw67 Is this the same post your dad has over on hardware? Are you guys having a little contest? ;)
That could be your problem. A lot of USB devices require loading drivers before being connected. ;) edit: - Chuck, I think Junior has the...
And the obvious ......... maybe, just maybe ........... you have some lousy or mismatched memory that his machine doesn't like. Not all memory is...
And, there is another procedure which doesn't require Recovery Console being installed, but does require access to a full OS CD. ;)
Ditto on the above posts - good advice. And at the same time your friend is "kind of" on the right track in that a router will hide most open...
A bit of a shot in the dark here but for starters what size power supply do you have in your machine? Also, download Everest if you don't already...
Do you have or can you get an XP CD? Not a restore disk, but an OS CD. ;)
Famous Chinese Philosopher say : "When in doubt, pull it out " Now, that famous philosopher probably had something other than your memory...
Think Pete hit the nail on the head - your drive may well be DOA. At less than $25 for a new Lite-On at NewEgg, you'd probably be well advised to...
Off Topic Hehehe ..... I've still got mine in a box for safe keeping along with a great set of hacked XP drivers. Might have to pull the ol' boy...
The authorities would call this mis-speak, but everyone is entitled to an opinion. :cool:
Bob et al: Been following this thread (previously these threads) for a number of days with great interest. Excellent example of what this board...
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