Can you check the System.ini file to see what's on the Shell= line? It should read Shell=Explorer.exe. To check the System.ini file, click on...
Good luck :)
From the MSKB article: Step 1: Doesn't apply Step 2: You've already completed Step 3: If the controller shows in Device Manager (Start...
Thanks Rockster2U The last paragraph has the info I was most interested in. For those of us that start the system once a day (more often if...
Maybe you can round up a small hard dive and end up with a second computer? It might come in handy as a teaching aid - let the folks you're...
FWIW, here's WD's explanation of that error code: 207 SMART status failed before the media scan. When they mention the "system option"...
Most likely. Have you been able to determine who made the hard drive? If you can, I'm sure someone will post a link to the diagnostic...
Try going to the hard drive manufacturer's web site instead of the computer's to get the diagnostic program. Thier programs are small enough to...
First, go into the CMOS setup and have the system auto-detect the hard drive. This option may not be available. Check at the hard drive...
Check at the laptop manufacturer's web site and see if they have a set of drivers available for your model and version of Windows. Most...
This article might help: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;130179&FR=1
You might try setting the CMOS values to thier default settings. I've seen similar situations when the Level 2 cache was disabled.
I've used 4 different brands & types of KVM switches over the last few years - had the same problem you're experiencing with different versions of...
Instead of re-fdisking & formating, there are two other options (that I'm aware of, there may be more). They both involve 3rd party software:...
That error is usually caused by someone adding the "Existing NDIS adapater" in Network Properties. In Control Panel, open Network Properties...
Try downloading and running Disk Data. It's advertized as a Win95 program but runs just fine on Win98 & WinME also....
I'd start by disabling those programs on the Startup tab in MSCONFIG that have C:\Program Files or C:\Progra~1 in the path. Disable them one...
Try starting Windows in safe mode, go to the Display Properties in Control Panel. Change the resolution to 640x480, the colors to 16 colors (not...
This article describes numerous diagnostic procedures you can use: How to Troubleshoot Windows Protection Error Messages...
With all other factors (CPU speed, HDD speed etc.) remaining the same - It normally doesn't take any longer to defrag 4.5GB on a 40GB partition...
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