[H] Win 2k password recovery
Anyone use any free tools to recover the local admin password from a win2k advanced server box? Can't connect the box to the network, and no one remembers the local admin password. Thanks!
[H] Fw: Re: new motherboard needed
I haven't kept up...what are the differences with the P45? Worth waiting for? Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:02 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] new motherboard needed P45 just launched...should start seeing models become available over the next couple weeks. Greg --- On Fri, 6/6/08, Christopher Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Christopher Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [H] new motherboard needed > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:57 PM > I could, but I've had other issues with the board. > I'd rather just replace it at this point. > > >why not just put in a ethernet card ( for temp ) ? > >fp > > At 09:43 AM 6/6/2008, Christopher Klein Poked the stick > with: > > >I currently have an asus p5k. I'm going to keep my > older cpu, and 2 gigs of ram, and add 2 gigs for now. > I'd like to upgrade the cpu later this year, or earlier > next year. I'm having problems with the Ethernet port > on the p5k flaking out, so I want to replace it. > > > >What's the newest/most current chipset? It has to > be socket 775, and ddr2. I'd like to spend 150 or > less, but if there is something MUCH better for under 200 > I'd go that route. I really don't want to spend > 300+ on a motherboard. > > > >It has to have a lot of sata ports, and an e-sata port. > I'd like it to be fanless. Other than that I can't > think of much. > > > >Thanks! > > > >Chris > > -- > Tallyho ! ]:8) > Taglines below ! > -- > Live: Know the past, help the present, touch the future.
Re: [H] new motherboard needed
I could, but I've had other issues with the board. I'd rather just replace it at this point. >why not just put in a ethernet card ( for temp ) ? >fp At 09:43 AM 6/6/2008, Christopher Klein Poked the stick with: >I currently have an asus p5k. I'm going to keep my older cpu, and 2 gigs of >ram, and add 2 gigs for now. I'd like to upgrade the cpu later this year, or >earlier next year. I'm having problems with the Ethernet port on the p5k >flaking out, so I want to replace it. > >What's the newest/most current chipset? It has to be socket 775, and ddr2. >I'd like to spend 150 or less, but if there is something MUCH better for under >200 I'd go that route. I really don't want to spend 300+ on a motherboard. > >It has to have a lot of sata ports, and an e-sata port. I'd like it to be >fanless. Other than that I can't think of much. > >Thanks! > >Chris -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- Live: Know the past, help the present, touch the future.
[H] new motherboard needed
I currently have an asus p5k. I'm going to keep my older cpu, and 2 gigs of ram, and add 2 gigs for now. I'd like to upgrade the cpu later this year, or earlier next year. I'm having problems with the Ethernet port on the p5k flaking out, so I want to replace it. What's the newest/most current chipset? It has to be socket 775, and ddr2. I'd like to spend 150 or less, but if there is something MUCH better for under 200 I'd go that route. I really don't want to spend 300+ on a motherboard. It has to have a lot of sata ports, and an e-sata port. I'd like it to be fanless. Other than that I can't think of much. Thanks! Chris
Re: [H] Core 2 duo and motherboard
I'd like to keep it under 600 for chip/mobo/2 gigs ram for now. I guess I'm more worried about features than I am an absolute top of the line screamer. I didn't think the i35p was available yet? the board can be sli, I just won't use two video cards. I really have no need. I'm not much of a gamer and I have a few consoles if I get the urge to play something. Only game I'd even consider playing is Diablo 3 if it ever comes out. How much are you willing to spend? A QX6800 + GA-35P-DQ6 on intel's new i35p chipset flat out rocks. Though not sli of course On the other end, you can get good value with: Gigabyte 965p-ds3 + e6600 Asus P5B-E + q6600 Just thinking of options that are not sli. But if sli is at all an option, the there are plenty of great 680i boards and 650 boards.
[H] Core 2 duo and motherboard
What's the best combo at this point? I'd love to wait until July/August when the new boards come out, but I need to buy this weekend. What's the best combo right now? I need lots of sata ports, no pata needed...and I'd love an external e-sata port or two. I don't really do gaming so SLI isn't a necessity. I'm looking for a good price, good features, and great stability. I want to run 2-3 gigs of ram and no overclocking. Thanks!
RE: [H] -OT- Gas
Just paid 2.99...but I have to buy premium. Regular is down to about 2.76 here -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 5:48 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] -OT- Gas Let's not go crazy ot, just checking gas prices around the country. Just paid $1.95/gallon. :) Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless
RE: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo?
So what's the consensus. Should I buy now or hold off? I want to buy within the next month as I want to move my other machine over to a server role. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hayes Elkins Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 11:07 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? Only a few P965 boards are out that have ICH8R, and Intel's retail branded P965 will not have it. Only ones in supply are the Asus and Abit. >From: JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Hardware List >To: The Hardware List >Subject: Re: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? >Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:15:49 -0700 > > >How or why is that better than the P965 chipset? > >Are there differences other than onboard graphics on the G965 chipset? > > > > > >>Get a G965 based motherboard (it has the integrated graphics which > >>you >wont > >>be using of course). You have all the perks, including the latest > >>intel fakeraid ICH8R and DDR2-800 support. The only thing you will > >>not have is crossfire/sli support as there is only one PCIe x16 > >>port. However a >single > >>ATI x1950xtx or NV 7950GX2 should be plenty powerful unless you > >>intend >to > >>play Elder Scrolls Oblivion @ 2500x1600 on a 30" LCD. > >> > >> >-- > >JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Please remove **X** to reply... > >...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult...
RE: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo?
No, but I do want to play them in 1920x1200 on my 24". I'm not even that into games...but when I play occasionally I want them to play nice. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hayes Elkins Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:48 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: RE: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? Get a G965 based motherboard (it has the integrated graphics which you wont be using of course). You have all the perks, including the latest intel fakeraid ICH8R and DDR2-800 support. The only thing you will not have is crossfire/sli support as there is only one PCIe x16 port. However a single ATI x1950xtx or NV 7950GX2 should be plenty powerful unless you intend to play Elder Scrolls Oblivion @ 2500x1600 on a 30" LCD. >From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Hardware List >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'The Hardware List'" > >Subject: RE: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? >Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:15:56 -0400 > >So if we want core2 duo, how long do we have to wait? > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:57 PM >To: The Hardware List >Subject: Re: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? > >Nope. And nvidias 590 and atis rd600 boards are also all behind. (No >crack on amd/ati) > > >Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless > >-Original Message- >From: JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:52:10 >To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com >Subject: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? > >Has it shown up yet? > >It was supposed to be out early Sept so we can finally buy Core2 Duo >boards with the correct chipset support. :) > >-- > >JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Please remove **X** to reply... > >Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult... >
RE: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo?
So if we want core2 duo, how long do we have to wait? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:57 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? Nope. And nvidias 590 and atis rd600 boards are also all behind. (No crack on amd/ati) Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:52:10 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] New CL2 stepping for Core2 Duo? Has it shown up yet? It was supposed to be out early Sept so we can finally buy Core2 Duo boards with the correct chipset support. :) -- JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please remove **X** to reply... Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult...
[H] Shuttle XPC SN41G2
I have an old shuttle XPC SN41G2, and an Athlon XP 2500+ Barton. I'm looking to upgrade the CPU to the fastest Socket A I can find. I haven't used socket A in years. I see newegg has some Durons and Semprons. It's been so long since I've touched this. What's my best bet in terms of a CPU upgrade? This isn't my main PC...i'm looking to make this into a HTPC for use in a second bedroom. Any other recommendations are welcome, but I'd like to keep the shuttle so I don't have to lay out any more money. Thanks! Chris
[H] HP NC6000 laptops?
Anyone on the list familiar with these? Work is getting rid of them and I took a few. They are 2-3 years old but are still decent. Some of the ones I'm getting do not have the built in wireless card. From what I'm reading I have to actually purchase the HP mini-pci wireless card or else it won't work? Also, has anyone ever upgraded the ATI Radeon 9600 card in these? Anything better that's fairly cheap? I haven't worked on these as we only have about 40 or so in the field. Thanks, Chris
[H] Windows networking problem
I need some help here. I got asked to take a look at a laptop today at work. It's a Dell Latitude 610 with XP Pro SP/2. It's not a hardware issue as we moved the hard drive to another machine and we had the same problem. The built in wireless works fine. You can login to the domain without a problem and everything is functional. However, when you plug a live drop into the built in network port it doesn't work. It detects that a cable has been plugged in, however, it cannot get an IP address. At first I went to a command prompt and did an IPconfig. Instead of the usual information, it came back with a single line response. I don't remember the response at this moment but it was just a single line. It didn't even have the name of the network card. Since then I have removed/reinstalled the NIC, I unbinded TCP/IP from the NIC, rebooted, then binded TCP/IP tot he NIC. At this point IPconfig now works. It comes back with the proper response. However, still no IP address. I can't repair the connection, and I cannot renew. When I attempt to renew it goes through contacting the server, then a long pause, then it comes up and says no network detection, then it re-detects the network connection and starts the whole process all over again. Every other machine that we attach to this network drop is fine. Put a different hard drive in the same laptop and it works fine. I don't know if TCP/IP stack is somehow corrupted? Any ideas? Thanks, Chris
RE: [H] machine update plans
There was no slam on Harry at all Thane. It's not just simply learning simple tasks. Sure anyone can learn how to type a paragraph in word. However, learning Access in an MIS/CIS program is quite important. Not all corporations run SQL. The company I'm at with now has approximately 1500 employees at our site, and around 6k worldwide. Decent sized company but every department within the organization has these access databases...it's a nightmare. Colleges do teach you how to think. But if you're going to college for IT or Business you need to learn windows and you need to learn office. Most companies don't want to spend the time to teach an entry level business person how to use Excel or Word. I haven't used Open office that much but are the commands and formulas the exact same in open office? Vlookup and everything else is exactly the same? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] machine update plans At 03:47 PM 25/08/2006, Christopher Klein wrote: >entering the corporate world or most areas of IT need to learn MS office. >Not open office...but the actual MS office. MS office is used by the You raise a good point. But I would suggest that university should be teaching you how to think, not how to handle simple tasks. If graduate from university and can't switch from one word processor to another, then the university failed you. Nice unprovoked slam on Harry though. T
RE: [H] machine update plans
Harry, I think from your previous discussions you didn't attend college...or maybe you went to a community college? I don't remember now. Anyway, students entering the corporate world or most areas of IT need to learn MS office. Not open office...but the actual MS office. MS office is used by the majority of fortune 500 companies today. Hell...I was consulting at goodyear/dunlop a few weeks ago and their hardware was ancient. They were running windows 95 and novell on some units, however, all machines had office. Granted some were only office 97, but they had office. I don't think I'd consider going to different university because they used open office. In my case I would have avoided the university that did not have/teach office as it would have hurt me in the business/IT world. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry McGregor Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 12:02 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] machine update plans Anthony Q. Martin wrote: > > > Greg Sevart wrote: > >>> If the University isn't using Open Office already, then it's time >>> they start (or look at another, more forward thinking, university.) >>> Most of the universities around here are standardizing on Open >>> Office (and I'm in Canada, which is about five years behind the US.) >> >> >> >> Are you seriously advocating that a university's document processing >> software is valid decision criteria for selection of a school to >> obtain a degree? There are about 14,000 other criteria sets that are >> far more important than something so minor as that. >> > I had this same thought. It's not the choice of document processing software, it's the concepts behind it. If the University is so closed minded that they will only deal with MS formats, you are going to find that they are close minded in other areas both technical and administrative, such as newer programming languages (ie Java only at U of A here), etc. The Architecture program at U of A just mandated at all incoming students have a laptop that is so overkill it's not even funny. They tried to say that it was to protect the investment and make it last the 4-5 year program. The average student in the program would be better off with two laptop purchases over the course of the degree. They speced an Intel Core Duo 2500, 2GB memory, 80GB 7200 RPM drive, ATI x1400 or better, 15" screen or better (though they did not say to go for the high resolution screen, which will suck for the students that cheaped out on that), etc. I wound up specing a MacBook Pro for a client that needed this, as it was available in town quickly. Then I installed XP Pro on it as a dual boot. The students were worried that if they did not have the laptop when they walked in for orientation, that they would get kicked out of the program. Harry Harry
RE: [H] AMD X2 dive
So you normally carry a pocket book? Not sure about the rest of the guys on here but I use a wallet. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Francisco Tapia Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 7:25 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: [H] AMD X2 dive I'm looking into an upgrade that won't hurt the pocket book to bad, been looking at this today, what do others think of this combo? http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4912291 -- -Francisco http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the jargon! http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More...
RE: [H] Dell Laptop Batteries
They are all the same. We have problems with Apple, Dell, HP, SONY, Compaqs(old ones), Toshiba, etc. Same goes for all of their desktops and workstations too. The build quality just doesn't impress me anymore. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 2:27 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Dell Laptop Batteries At 01:04 PM 17/08/2006, Ben Ruset wrote: >I don't know how much I would believe that it's because the battery is >located too close to a heat source, since the new Apple notebooks are >well known for heat problems and none of them have toasted yet. Well, I'm dealing with Dell laptop after Dell laptop that runs insanely hot (too hot to put on one's lap after five minutes.) Never used an Apple laptop, so I can't compare, but my Acer, while warm after 45 minutes of being on my lap, is still bearable. T
RE: [H] Plextor vs $$
I would hope so, they are years behind. I don't know what takes them so long. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 4:14 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Plextor vs $$ There are new sata drives coming from nec and aopen soon fyi CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:00:39 To:"'The Hardware List'" Subject: RE: [H] Plextor vs $$ I bought a Plextor because it was the only brand making sata. I've had two of them die on me so far. I'm waiting on the replacement from Plextor. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RLS Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 3:45 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Plextor vs $$ Well NEC it is then, I will never, ever buy a Lite-On again. I bought one of their DVD TV/Recorders. It died 5 days after the warranty expired and all I got from them was 'aw too bad but there is nothing we can do about it'. So there is something I can do, and that is avoid their products like a plague. Don't build as many computers as I used to, but I also stopped using their products for that purpose. Bob
RE: [H] Plextor vs $$
I bought a Plextor because it was the only brand making sata. I've had two of them die on me so far. I'm waiting on the replacement from Plextor. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RLS Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 3:45 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Plextor vs $$ Well NEC it is then, I will never, ever buy a Lite-On again. I bought one of their DVD TV/Recorders. It died 5 days after the warranty expired and all I got from them was 'aw too bad but there is nothing we can do about it'. So there is something I can do, and that is avoid their products like a plague. Don't build as many computers as I used to, but I also stopped using their products for that purpose. Bob
[H] Static dns servers?
I'm looking for some good static dns servers...I think Adelphia has been having some major problems lately. Thanks
[H] HTPC help
I'm building an HTPC with an older shuttle mini system. I have it connected to my TV via an S-video cable. The BIOS post screen and the welcome screen look okay on the TV. However, once I'm in windows the quality isn't great. The wallpaper looks washed out and the text is kind of blurry. Is there something I'm missing that I can do to make this look better? If it looks that bad now I'd never want to play a video from it to my TV. Any info would be great. I've read up on some various websites and I've gotten a lot of information but nothing on troubleshooting text quality. Thanks, Chris
[H] Possible video card problem?
This has been happening randomly for 2-3 months now. I'll be using my computer and all of a sudden the LCD goes blank and turns off as if in power saving mode. I'm not playing games on it. Just typical windows/internet stuff. If I put my system into sleep mode, and then wake it up everything appears fine. Also, if I reboot it everything appears fine. However, sometimes it will do this several times in a row...or sometimes not for days. I can't find any rhythm or reason for it. My system is not over heating at all. All temps are fine. I don't think it's an LCD problem...I'm thinking maybe a video card problem but I'm not sure. I checked inside the system and all of the fans are running. Any ideas?
RE: [H] No Longer a Dell Fan
Trust me...if anyone can do it, Rob Finger can! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington (S) Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 7:26 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] No Longer a Dell Fan At 06:58 PM 10/04/2006, Christopher Klein wrote: >LOL, that's because you're retarded and you keep shorting the board out >when you upgrade the ram! Actually, the GX270s and 280s are blowing caps like crazy after 14 to 16 months. So far as I know, one can't short out a motherboard a blow a cap. T
RE: [H] No Longer a Dell Fan
LOL, that's because you're retarded and you keep shorting the board out when you upgrade the ram! We have about 200 GX280s in the field right now. So far no major problems. We have had a few hard drives die, but nothing earth shattering. Rob...what kind of problems are you seeing with the cap issues? Are they completely dead or are you seeing other problems? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Finger Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:08 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] No Longer a Dell Fan We buy Optiplexes. I don't know why we don't look at other vendors but the GX280's have some serious cap issues. There has been a Dell guy here everyday for the past 2 months switching out MB's. Rob Ben Ruset wrote: > Are you buying Optiplexes or Dimensions? > > Rob Finger wrote: >> Ben, >> >> We have been with Dell for a long time at the company I work for. >> They do indeed send the cd's you speak of with every system. Roxio >> or Sonic they are all in there. However, if this guy is not willing >> to help you then there is nothing more you can do. >> >> Rob >> >> Ben Ruset wrote: >>> Right. I've actually been been building barebones servers at work >>> for a while now. >>> >>> The thing that was nice about buying the Dell boxes was the >>> warranty. With a barebones you have to track warranties on a bunch >>> of components, vs. a Dell which has 2 years on everything >>> >>> W. D. wrote: At 15:29 4/7/2006, Ben Ruset, wrote: > It's a shame that in the quest to bump Mike Dell's share prices up > a point or two, customer support nosedives. I've always thought it better to buy the best "clone" components, and build it myself. Now MWave builds most of it for you: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/Barebones.hmx? Start Here to Find It Fast!T -> http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names -> http://domains.us-webmasters.com/ >> >> >>
RE: [H] Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible
That takes way too much time. Boot from CD and clean it from there. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:45 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible - Original Message - From: "Wayne Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Hardware List" Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 4:32 PM Subject: RE: [H] Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible > > We're still here. Isn't it funny how MSFT does NOT address booting another > OS even XP & cleaning these affected HDs? I've already successfully > cleaned bugs with my XpPe disk that I could NOT have If I were going to try to clean up a hard drive, my preference would be to remove it and attach it to another computer and run it passively. Chuck
RE: [H] [OT] FJ Cruser
LOL...the Aztek is pretty damn ugly. The FJ cruser isn't quite that bad. It's sort of a Hummer/Jeep/Isuzu Amigo. I'm surprised to see the styling on the car. Usually Honda & toyota products are rather bland and all look the same. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 12:20 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] [OT] FJ Cruser Looks like we finally have a real contender for the infamous Pontiac Aztek. :) But seriously, if you like it, that's excellent--but for me, no way in hell. And just a side-note...it seems absolutely ludicrous that you can already get 2007 models when it isn't even the end of Q1 2006. Greg - Original Message - From: GM To: Hardwere List Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:02 PM Subject: [H] [OT] FJ Cruser I just picked up my new 07 Toyota FJ Cruser 4x4Sweet
RE: [H] Amd 939 upgrade options?
Asus A8N SLI DeluxeI believe it should support the X2 or Opteron without a problem. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Raul Limos Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:49 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Amd 939 upgrade options? On 3/27/06, Christopher Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyway, I'm looking for a CPU upgrade. I want to keep everything else > the same, except I want to add the second gig of ram I have sitting around. > What's my best bang for the buck here? I don't really play games. Mostly > DVD/video encoding, Mp3s, internet, etc. It has to be 64 bit, and it > has to support 2 gigs of ram. What's my best option? X2? Opteron? What is your motherboard? Some of A64 mobos can accept X2's and Opterons via a BIOS upgrade.
[H] Amd 939 upgrade options?
I currently have a 3000+ Athlon. I don't remember what core, but it only supports 1 gig of ram. I can't get it to work with 2. Anyway, I'm looking for a CPU upgrade. I want to keep everything else the same, except I want to add the second gig of ram I have sitting around. What's my best bang for the buck here? I don't really play games. Mostly DVD/video encoding, Mp3s, internet, etc. It has to be 64 bit, and it has to support 2 gigs of ram. What's my best option? X2? Opteron? Thanks, Chris
RE: [H] I think my monitor died :(
I have a 19" Mitsubishi Diamondtron that you can have. I'd ship it but it's way too heavy. Unfortunately, I moved from NYC to the horribly run-down Buffalo area. If for some reason you're coming through here any time soon you're welcome to it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:47 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] I think my monitor died :( LOL. Actually, I'm still kind of prefernetial to CRTs. For some reason I find the smearing from LCDs during gaming very annoying. I use them at work and they are fine for web and office stuff. But then again, I haven't looked at them really closly for about a year or so. On 3/14/06, Bryan Seitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, Mar 14, 2006 at 05:18:28PM -0700, Brian Weeden wrote: > > Came home from work today and woke up my monitor to see that the > > colors were completely jacked up. Played around in the settings a > > bit and I think I lose one of the guns. After playing around with > > several settings I realized that I was completely missing the color green. > > > > I went to the color bars located here: > > http://desktoppub.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deskt > > oppub&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fpages.prodigy.net%2Fecmorris%2Ftips%2Fmonitor. > > htm > > > > The cyan color bar is blue, the magenta bar light orange, and the > > yellow bar bright orange. > > > > The monitor is a lovely Cornerstone p1450 19" CRT that I purchased > > at least 2 years ago, I haven't found the receipt yet. > > > > Am I screwed or could this be an easy fix? > > Sure is easy to fix. Join the year 2006 and grab: > > UltraSharp 1905FP 19-inch Flat Panel Monitor with Height Adjustable > Stand and 3-Year Warranty $339.00 > > OR > > UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with > Height Adjustable Stand and 3-Year Warranty $396.75 > > > -- > > Bryan G. Seitz > -- Brian
RE: Standard of living - was - cars was [H] google search for"failure"
How do you walk back with all of those groceries? I go grocery shopping once a week and fill up the back of my car. I guess if you're going daily you don't have to buy that much at once. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Al Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 1:36 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: Standard of living - was - cars was [H] google search for"failure" Thx Greg. Back from my daily 2 mile (1 each way) walk to the food store. And yes, I drive when the weather is inclement. A win win win. It's good for me, I meet and talk to my neighbors, and it's good for the planet. That's all I'm trying to say ppl. If you win the rat race, you still a rat. The keep up with the Jones', gotta have the biggest, fastest, whatever isn't good for people or planets. Only corporations. Al "Greg Sevart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Bryan Seitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> You are all still the same argumentative personal attacking people > >> as when I left. Attack the arguments, not the people. > > > > Thx for the sage words. > > I was thinking I was doing my best to be respectful and personal > > with my fellow debaters. If i could have done more and didn't I apologize. > > > > > > Al > > You haven't done anything to me as far as I'm concerned. I hope you > feel the same. > > Personally, I love good (even heated) debates--and this a far cry from > some of the debates in the past. :) > > Greg > > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author)
RE: [H] NVIDIA Firewall?
You guys notice that the apache.exe program it loads into memory takes anywhere between 20-50 megs of ram? That's the one thing I couldn't stand about it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:52 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] NVIDIA Firewall? > :( Any ideas (other than disabling the firewall which I'm inclined > to do)? Thanks, > --Kyle Yamnitz I have a NVIDIA firewall on my board, and I think the interface is cool, and would be great if I was using that PC as a router or maybe a server, but since I have a hardware router, and I need a software router to control what is going out, I did, in fact, disable the NVIDIA.
RE: [H] Voltages too high?
This has always been connected to a UPS. I have it on a Back Ups XS 1500 right now. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:15 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Voltages too high? - Original Message - From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Hardware List'" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 10:56 PM Subject: RE: [H] Voltages too high? > I don't have a multimeter here...I'd have to bring it in to work. I don't > remember which PSU I have at this point...I'll have to crack it open and > look. How high is too high? > Your situation helps make my case for hooking any computer to a UPS, not a wall outlet or surge strip. The AC voltages feeding the power supply can vary enough to cause your DC output voltages to be out of acceptable range, low and high. Now if some electrical expert will give us the percantage of voltage variance that is acceptable, we will have lots more to work with. My uneducated guess is 10% which would allow the widest acceptable range for a 12 volt output to be from 10.8 to 13.2. That seems too wide. 5% seems more realistic, 11.4 to 12.6. Chuck
RE: [H] Voltages too high?
I don't have a multimeter here...I'd have to bring it in to work. I don't remember which PSU I have at this point...I'll have to crack it open and look. How high is too high? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 10:53 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Voltages too high? They are a touch on the high side, but not too bad. Use a real multimeter to measure--onboard sensors are way off. PSU? Greg - Original Message - From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Hardware List'" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:50 PM Subject: [H] Voltages too high? > I'm sitting here watching some of my voltages climb. Right now this is > what I have: > > 3.3+ is at 3.50 > > 5.0+ is at 5.32 > > 12.0 is at 12.80 > > > > Are these way off? I've never noticed them off that much before. I was > having some system problems the past few weeks but nothing today. > > > > Chris > >
[H] Voltages too high?
I'm sitting here watching some of my voltages climb. Right now this is what I have: 3.3+ is at 3.50 5.0+ is at 5.32 12.0 is at 12.80 Are these way off? I've never noticed them off that much before. I was having some system problems the past few weeks but nothing today. Chris
RE: [H] ok, how about this...
It handles nicelybut I'm talking about the seats, dash, etc. I just get the feeling that I'm riding in a tin can with a powerful engine. There are no creature comforts -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bryan Seitz Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:27 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] ok, how about this... I own one ;) I actually like the way it handles/feels. (I have an '05). I guess each to their own though. On Sun, Feb 12, 2006 at 09:54:22PM -0500, Christopher Klein wrote: > It's fairly quickbut have you been in one? It feels like a > plastic bucket. There isn't anything nice about the inside at all. I > could see picking one up if money was no object and you were into > weekend racing at the trackbut driving that thing for anything > more than 20 minutes is just painful. > -- Bryan G. Seitz
RE: [H] ok, how about this...
It's fairly quickbut have you been in one? It feels like a plastic bucket. There isn't anything nice about the inside at all. I could see picking one up if money was no object and you were into weekend racing at the trackbut driving that thing for anything more than 20 minutes is just painful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bryan Seitz Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 9:15 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] ok, how about this... WRX STI :) On Sun, Feb 12, 2006 at 07:12:11PM -0500, Christopher Klein wrote: > New Camaro looks great. I'm more of a domestic guyHonda/Toyota > does nothing for me in terms of power and looks. I like BMW and > Mercedez but I'd probably never buy one. I'll probably get a CTS-V if > my Impala SS ever dies. > -- Bryan G. Seitz
RE: [H] ok, how about this...
New Camaro looks great. I'm more of a domestic guyHonda/Toyota does nothing for me in terms of power and looks. I like BMW and Mercedez but I'd probably never buy one. I'll probably get a CTS-V if my Impala SS ever dies. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hayes Elkins Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 7:01 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: RE: [H] ok, how about this... As if we need another reason not to buy their uninspired crap. The 'vette is their last saving grace. >From: Jim Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Hardware List >To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com >Subject: [H] ok, how about this... >Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 07:47:31 -0500 > >http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-02/gms-car-based-multimedia-infrastructure / > >to avoid DRM, don't buy a Chevy. > >"GM wants to build you a car-based multimedia infrastructure. They envision >a system for moving content from various home and portable devices into >your car for storage, organization, and presentation. Oh yeah, they want to >enforce DRM by tying content to your vehicle identification number (VIN)" >
RE: [H] Is this possible?
Oh, I know I could get one of those cards. BUT...I have two cards right now, free, I won't have to pay anything additional. I just don't want to plug the second card in, and fry anything. I didn't know if I should keep the on board SLI setting to single video card. I was thinking about setting it to SLI, and seeing if I could still use each card independently. Anyone try this? > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 1:32 AM > To: The Hardware List > Subject: Re: [H] Is this possible? > > Yes, it should work. (additionally, you may be able to > "enable SLI mode" > anyway. They won't actually work in SLI, but each PCIe port > will be at 8x) > > But--you don't need two video cards to run dual monitors. I > run a 2405FPW and a 2005FPW with a dual-DVI-out single PCIe 6600GT. > > Greg > > - Original Message - > From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'The Hardware List'" > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 11:56 PM > Subject: [H] Is this possible? > > > > > > I've been wanting to go dual display. Not for games, but > for windows type > > apps. I have an ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo. I have a > Sapphire PCI Express > > video card. I just got a second PCI Express video card for > free. Both are > > *not* SLI video cards. > > > > Can I somehow run both of these on the same board just for the dual > > monitor > > support? I've read through the motherboard booklet, and it > sounds as if > > the > > second PCI Express card will only run in PCI Express 1x > mode, unless > > you're > > running in SLI mode. Is that okay? Will this work? I > don't care about > > the > > 3D performance, I just want to have dual display within windows. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Chris > > > > > >
[H] Is this possible?
I've been wanting to go dual display. Not for games, but for windows type apps. I have an ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo. I have a Sapphire PCI Express video card. I just got a second PCI Express video card for free. Both are *not* SLI video cards. Can I somehow run both of these on the same board just for the dual monitor support? I've read through the motherboard booklet, and it sounds as if the second PCI Express card will only run in PCI Express 1x mode, unless you're running in SLI mode. Is that okay? Will this work? I don't care about the 3D performance, I just want to have dual display within windows. Thanks! Chris
RE: [H] Outlook 2003 & Quotes
Yes. Tools, options, e-mail options, then choose "When replying to a message", "prefix each line of the original message" and then down below you can choose which character to use for indenting. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Reeves > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:47 PM > To: 'The Hardware List' > Subject: [H] Outlook 2003 & Quotes > > Ok, this is an annoying thing I've had with Outlook2003 since > switching.. > > When you reply, it doesn't automatically provide the > in > front of the text > your quoting, etc. it just puts it at the bottom of your > email. Is there a > way to change that without using the HTML templates? > > > > -- > -- > -- > FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! > Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter > http://mail.giantcompany.com > >
[H] OT: DVD help
My fiancee is working on a project for one of her college classes. She wants me to be able to take clips from DVDs, and put them in a power point presentation. What program can I use that will record both the audio and video off of a DVD? Probably only need to do a couple of 2-5 minute clips. I tried snag-it, but it will only snag the video or the audio. I need both. Thanks! Chris
[H] OT SMS
If anyone is very familiar with SMS could you please contact me off list? I have a project I'm working on and need help with a rollout. Thanks, Chris
RE: [H] Civilization IV arrives
How the heck do you guys setup 7.1 or even 5.1 around your computer desks? I would think there would be wires and speaker stands in the way. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jin-Wei Tioh Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 11:03 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] Civilization IV arrives At 06:22 PM 10/27/2005, you wrote: >BTW, as another note: > >The sound in this game is unbelievable. Make sure to set it to >6.1/7.1/8.1 if you've got it. The sound of attack helicopters going >over head when you do an attack ;) > >CW Is a big difference between 5.1 and 7.1? What sound card are you using? -- JW
RE: [H] Dual Display
Hi Henrik, Thank you very much for the response. I really don't care about the SLI. I'm not that into gaming. I'm mainly just concerned about the dual displays. However, if I'm reading this correctly it sounds pretty cool. Could I use both video cards together, in SLI mode, to output a game on one display? And when not playing games, use both video cards independently for dual display in windows? If so, that would be pretty awesome. Thanks! Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henrik Tived Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:19 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Dual Display Hi Chris, if you have compatible cards, you can run SLI on one screen, regardless of how many screens you have connected. I use two Nvidia Quadro FX 3400 PCIe, which are connected to two Dell 2405 LCD's, I could hook two more up, but I would not be able to have SLI running :-) I hope this answers your question, also if you want to color calibrate your screens, you need independent video cards for each screen with separete LUT's regards Henrik Tived - Original Message - From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Hardware List'" Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 10:57 PM Subject: [H] Dual Display >I have an SLI motherboard, it's an ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe. I have a generic > video card that only supports one DVI. I'm adding a second flat panel. > If > I add a second PCI Express video card, can I run dual monitor? Or does > the > second video card only do processing?(for increased FPS in games)? Or do > I > need to buy a video card that has two DVI outs? > > The video card will have to handle some high res. My first monitor runs > at > 1680 x 1050, 32 bit color. Second monitor will run at 1280 x 1024. > > > Thanks! > > Chris >
[H] Dual Display
I have an SLI motherboard, it's an ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe. I have a generic video card that only supports one DVI. I'm adding a second flat panel. If I add a second PCI Express video card, can I run dual monitor? Or does the second video card only do processing?(for increased FPS in games)? Or do I need to buy a video card that has two DVI outs? The video card will have to handle some high res. My first monitor runs at 1680 x 1050, 32 bit color. Second monitor will run at 1280 x 1024. Thanks! Chris
RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows?
It's okay...the only thing I don't like is that it loads a few instances of Apache.exe. Right now it's not taking up much, however, sometimes it takes up 30-40 megs of ram per instance. I haven't researched it much, but I kill them after a while. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 11:16 PM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? On 10/23/05, Christopher Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My Nvidia software firewall works...I don't really trust the software > ones anyway. To me they are just useful to see what is trying to > connect to the outside world. I don't use any virtual cd programs so > I couldn't help you there. I have that with my nForce4 board - do you like it? I don't have it enabled yet but was wondering. -- Brian
RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows?
My Nvidia software firewall works...I don't really trust the software ones anyway. To me they are just useful to see what is trying to connect to the outside world. I don't use any virtual cd programs so I couldn't help you there. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rls Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 11:43 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? Well my modem and scanner are still not supported and last I checked there was not a full (in/out) firewall and Virtual Cd program (beyond the $175 server class) available. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Klein Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 11:35 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? Yes and no. There are quite a few drivers available now. Everything I have, except for a Canon printer, is now supported just fine. If you look hard enough and check out the x64 websites you can usually find a driver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rls Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 11:31 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? WinXP 64 should not be used as sole version of windows unless you just run office and a few other apps. Many scanners, modems, etc are not yet supported. So for a power user, it is not mature enough to be a sole source OS at this point. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 4:47 PM To: hwg Subject: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? I am setting up my new machine with an Athlon 64 3000+ today and just realized I have only the normal copy of winxp. Do I need the 64bit copy to really take advantage of it or right now is it not really worth it? -- Brian
RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows?
Yes and no. There are quite a few drivers available now. Everything I have, except for a Canon printer, is now supported just fine. If you look hard enough and check out the x64 websites you can usually find a driver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rls Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 11:31 PM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? WinXP 64 should not be used as sole version of windows unless you just run office and a few other apps. Many scanners, modems, etc are not yet supported. So for a power user, it is not mature enough to be a sole source OS at this point. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 4:47 PM To: hwg Subject: [H] Do you need 64bit version of windows? I am setting up my new machine with an Athlon 64 3000+ today and just realized I have only the normal copy of winxp. Do I need the 64bit copy to really take advantage of it or right now is it not really worth it? -- Brian
Re: [H] Bad hard drive epidemic
Be very careful of Seagate Chuck. They have been known to have compatibility problems with Intel based motherboards. :) > I always used BB's until they changed the warranty > deal and JB represents > the one with the 3 year warranty. In the past year > it seems more of these > quality WD drives have been going bad, so you can > not blame it on the label > if you avoid the 5400 RPM and/or the 1 year warranty > ones. > > Seagate won me over with their SATA drives with a 5 > year warranty for the > same money that I was paying WD for a 3 year > warranty drive. I have not used > Seagate long enough for them to prove themselves. > > Chuck > >
Re: [H] Problem setting up a wireless router with a DSL modem
Did you disconnect the power on the dsl modem? A lot of times they lock onto the MAC address of the computer. Also, you may need to change the MAC address of the router itself to match the computer. Usually just power cycling the modem will do it, but some companies actually loc the MAC address. Chris --- Jerry Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As a long time cable modem user I have successfully > setup several different routers for use in my home > network without any significant problems. My > brother-in-law has been using PacBell DSL for a few > years and now would like to setup a home network. I > have spent the past several hours trying to get a > router connected and working without success. His > DSL modem is a Westell Wirespeed model B90-36R516-01 > Rev E, circa 2000. The router is a Belkin F5D7231-4 > wireless router. The steps I've taken are as > follows: > > 1. Westell DSL modem directly connected to PC - > Internet connection is working > 2. Follow Belking setup wizard, correctly detects > PPPoE connection. > 3. Connect router to PC, DSL modem to WAN port on > router, enter user name and PW into wizard when > prompted. > 4. Wizard completes but cannot get internet > connection. Router lights are showing normal except > for the Internet connection light which is blinking > (meaning no connection). > 5. Manually check router settings. PPPoE selected, > correct user name and PW are entered, still no > internet. > 6. Disconnect router and re-connect only Westell DSL > modem, internet works. > > As far as I can tell from reading on the DSLreports > forums and Westell web sites, the DSL modem is a > basic modem operating in bridged mode. No DHCP or > other router functions built-in. Is there something > I am missing getting a router to work with a DSL > modem? Is the Westell too old to work properly with > a router? > > Thanks, > Jerry
[H] Wireless NIC
I'm moving to a new apartment and will probably go 100% wireless. I prefer cat cable, but I want to keep this place neat. Is there any difference between a wireless usb nic, and a pci nic? I see the usb nics are cheaper. Do they have as high a transfer rate? Thanks, Chris
RE: [H] Disposable computers
--- Thane Sherrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 09:15 AM 19/07/2005, Christopher Klein wrote: > >It all depends...every system is different. My > >fiancee's parent's computer for example. It was an > >old pentium, dial up modem, but had over 600 pieces > of > >spyware. It took hours for adaware to run. Of > course > >that was a freebie as it is family but you get the > >point. Every system is different. If they are a > good > >customer I don't nickel and dime them. > > I was just wondering about the average time it takes > you. I find it takes > at least four hours to thoroughly scan for viruses > and spyware. More if > there is hardware corruption, or if the machine is > slow or has a ton of > files on it. I definitely agree. Honestly most of my calls aren't related to that. I get a lot of wireless setups, installing a network card for their cable modems, etc. When I get a customer who has an insane amount of spyware, I try to take it home with me. If I can watch TV, or do something else while running the scan I don't charge them nearly as much...maybe an hour total depending.
RE: [H] Disposable computers
It all depends...every system is different. My fiancee's parent's computer for example. It was an old pentium, dial up modem, but had over 600 pieces of spyware. It took hours for adaware to run. Of course that was a freebie as it is family but you get the point. Every system is different. If they are a good customer I don't nickel and dime them. --- Thane Sherrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 11:56 PM 18/07/2005, Chris Klein wrote: > >An hour of my workwhether it is connecting > their cable modem to the > >computer, installing ram, installing a printer, > repairing something, > >training, etcwhatever they need. > > Can you disinfect a system in an hour, or are they > looking at more than > that for a disinfection? > > T > >
RE: [H] Disposable computers
Easily hereusually I charge at least $100 bare minimum to make a house call. I do it all on the side, so there are no taxes or anything for the customers. --- Thane Sherrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 04:53 PM 17/07/2005, Chris Reeves wrote: > >The real reason is this: they call out onsite help > (like any service) and > >they get told "hey, it's $75/hr" etc. and they may > do it once, but after > >that, they just say "I'll spend $200 to get it > fixed, or I can just go buy a > >new one and not have to worry about it" > > I have got to move to your area. $75/hr US? $200 > US to fix > infection? Man. I could retire in two years. :) > > T > >
RE: [H] XP x64
That site is great I'm checking it out now. How did you guys get your printers working? I e-mailed Epson but they won't send me a beta driver. Those f*ckers! LOL
Re: [H] MS Using Macs for Xbox 360 demos
LOL, who in their right mind would buy a G5? --- Francisco Tapia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > true... but for those people out there that might > already have one... :|, I > bet this pleases Steve Jobs. > > On 5/20/05, Christopher Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > Yeah, only the xbox is much cheaper. > > > > --- Francisco Tapia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > LOL... So then the new XBOX games will run off > g5's > > > w/ some minor hacks I'm > > > guessing :) > > > > > > On 5/19/05, Greg Sevart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Not surprising in the least, given that the > xbox > > > 360 uses PowerPC > > > > processors > > > > with AltiVec... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Greg > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: Brian Weeden > > > > To: hwg > > > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 12:13 PM > > > > Subject: [H] M$ Using Macs for Xbox 360 demos > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2420&p=5 > > > > > > > > This is pretty hilarious - at E3 the Xbox 360 > > > demos were running on G5s :) > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > -Francisco > > > http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the > > > jargon! > > > http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More... > > > > > > > > > > -- > -Francisco > http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the > jargon! > http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More... >
Re: [H] MS Using Macs for Xbox 360 demos
Yeah, only the xbox is much cheaper. --- Francisco Tapia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LOL... So then the new XBOX games will run off g5's > w/ some minor hacks I'm > guessing :) > > On 5/19/05, Greg Sevart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Not surprising in the least, given that the xbox > 360 uses PowerPC > > processors > > with AltiVec... > > > > > > > > Greg > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Brian Weeden > > To: hwg > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 12:13 PM > > Subject: [H] M$ Using Macs for Xbox 360 demos > > > > > > > http://anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2420&p=5 > > > > This is pretty hilarious - at E3 the Xbox 360 > demos were running on G5s :) > > > > -- > > Brian > > > > > > > > > -- > -Francisco > http://pcthis.blogspot.com |PC news with out the > jargon! > http://sqlthis.blogspot.com | Tsql and More... >
Re: [H] stumped
Thanks Ryan...it turns out she was on 2003. I had her turn that option off and it works fine now. Thanks again for the help! Finger...way to chime in after Ryan had already fixed the issue! You're the hero now! :) --- Rob Finger HWG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ryan seems to be correct. > > This is straight from the Office 2003 Help file > > Turn off reading layout view > Do one of the following: > > Return to print layout or normal view: On the > Reading Layout toolbar, > click Close . > Note You can also press ESC or ALT+C to exit > reading layout view. > > Prevent reading layout view from opening > automatically when you receive > a Word document in e-mail: On the Tools menu, click > Options, click the > General tab, and then clear the Allow starting in > Reading Layout check box. > > > Rob > > Christopher Klein wrote: > > I have a client who is looking to change this. If > you > > receive a word document as an attachment in > Outlook, > > and double click on it, it opens it word > automatically > > in the book view(pages are side by side). > However, if > > you save the document to the hard drive first then > > open it...it opens normally. It's not set to this > > format at all before being saved. Any ideas, > options > > to set, etc. to keep this from happening? It has > > happened on every machine I've tested it on so > far. > >
RE: [H] stumped
Hmmm...I don't see that last option, the allow starting in reading layout. Any other ideas? --- Ryan Vorachek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah that drove me nuts as well. The fix (if memory > serves) is in the > "Options" dialog in the "Tools" menu. Select the > "General" tab and > deselect the "Allow starting in Reading Layout" > option. > > Rv > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Christopher > Klein > Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 12:55 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: [H] stumped > > I have a client who is looking to change this. If > you receive a word > document as an attachment in Outlook, and double > click on it, it opens > it word automatically in the book view(pages are > side by side). > However, if you save the document to the hard drive > first then open > it...it opens normally. It's not set to this format > at all before being > saved. Any ideas, options to set, etc. to keep this > from happening? It > has happened on every machine I've tested it on so > far. > >
[H] stumped
I have a client who is looking to change this. If you receive a word document as an attachment in Outlook, and double click on it, it opens it word automatically in the book view(pages are side by side). However, if you save the document to the hard drive first then open it...it opens normally. It's not set to this format at all before being saved. Any ideas, options to set, etc. to keep this from happening? It has happened on every machine I've tested it on so far.
Re: [H] ATI site
I can get in just fine. Need me to send you something? --- Winterlight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody else having trouble getting into the ATI > Drivers and Software > page? > http://www.ati.com/ > >
