You have probably checked, but make certain that the CPU is compatible. Check the CPU listings at MSI (if it isn't you will have exactly the same...
The keyboard does not appear to be working (detected). Normally you would see the LEDs on the keyboard flash at startup. First, I would replace...
That would concern me. To navigate to Scandisk and run it press Alt with the "Windows" button (shows the Start button menu) up arrow key ->...
I would investigate the RAM further. If it uses DDR RAM, that is very common and you should be able to borrow some from another computer to try....
The "rectangular" connection sounds like a Serial mouse. If a PS/2 mouse is not connected (that is the round connector), you should get a...
Hi, Do a disk cleanup http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/howto-16.html and defragmentation. Disable file checking programs like antivirus....
Hi, Yes, check that it is enabled, although since it appears in Device Manager I would suspect that it is. When Windows is installed it will...
Hi, Personally, I would only use "mark as active" option on a drive I was setting up. I am sure that I have seen warnings about it. Some...
Double check that pathway. Right click on the files and check they have a version tab and correct information. There was mention of malware in the...
Hi Mark, I am not very laptop savvy, you say PSU, but the "adapter" seems to be what I would call a "charger" or AC adapter. Have you looked at...
MSI seem to have all the basic support for that motherboard. A manual is available for download, which is handy. It does not appear to be one of...
Hi Christer, Forceware vs Detonator, I have only read briefly. I still don't know what the effects of the driver cleaner would be. It seems to be...
Full steam ahead. Batten down the mainsails and hoist the anchor. In other words, go for it :) Just watch, less than 512Mb should be formatted...
Ok, if you have read that last post of mine and are happy to "wipe out" the 160Gb Seagate drive and start again, do this: Boot into the...
Barry, it will not be a simple reinstall. You need to fix the MBR information or wipe it out and start again. "Fix" will be by using the...
A VXD problem is, in my experience, related to a graphics driver problem. Look up the specifications for your system at the IBM/Lenovo website...
Hi Rockster, all those N/A readouts would seem to suggest it would. I might still be a little sceptical. Another area I might look at if there...
I have never seen a montior crash a system before. The graphics card pretty much just sends the instructions to the monitor, there is no real...
I believe all the info so far. I have an Asus A7V133C (now my daughter's) which was running an 850Mhz Duron, the maximum CPU I could put into...
I have used several methods. The last time I used ForceASPI. Read here if you did not read it before:...
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