Will give it a shot however, I highly doubt it is hardware related. I run Crystal Disk info and HD Sentinnel [runs at startup], the drive comes up...
Thanks Have followed all those steps provided here and numerous articles found on google with the same error but it keeps failing right at the...
Thanks for the update Arie. I will try the new account option. As for a new install of Windows, it is an option i guess, however at this point...
@ Neil, yeah, guess a workaround will have to do, as I don't really require it, but some websites like keedvid.com need to have it active. @Arie,...
I forgot to mention, I have run FixIt, and it did not find anything remnants of Java in both the "Install" and "Uninstall" section. btw...I...
Have had this Java install issue for a while now and recently need to have it for a certain website, so I tried to install the latest version, but...
cheers Bobby, As this aging laptop would only be used as a temp backup for the most basic stuff, I figure its best to just live with it, as it...
The only thing I did try regarding heat is run RealTemps and as my earlier posts, they seem fine. Physically I opened up the back and gave it a...
The system is over 5 years old, and it was much easier to just leave things as they are as most drivers for Win 7 were not compatible . Upon...
Thanks I know the BIOS has never been flashed and would be the same when the system was bought new, so I will check it out and try and update to...
Installed Real Temps and it shows both cores between 45 - 55 C. My Dell runs 50 - 60c on a Cooler master cooling pad and is whisper quiet. I'm...
I might install a program like "Core Temp" and check, however I find it strange that as soon as the boot up process starts it spins like crazy....
Is it by any chance the wireless is not being detected due to possibly my modem being in b+g+n mode?? Basically answered my own question, here.....
Did that and no change, still spins like crazy. Also, it does not see my network, yet it sees the next door neighbours network?? How can this be?...
Just an update, the ASUS website only shows the driver options that support XP and Vista. Does this mean Windows 7 is not good for this...
Not yet as (1) this problem was noticeable straight away as I described {have done absolutely nothing after the install completed} and (2) I am...
HI all, Not sure if this belongs here or in the 'Hardware' section, however I am think it could be system related. I have [a friends] laptop...
Hi Guys, Yeah I did run a 'ipconfig' and all looked ok from that side. Was the 2 nights ago and checked "Device Manager" and that looked fine...
Can try that also, however, whenever i plugged it into the Laptop it worked fine. Plug it into the Desktop and I couldn't even get it to...
Thanks for the replies guys. Will try all those suggestions. As for the CAT cable, its fine, as I tried it 3 times on the laptop and it...
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