[info-tech] Scan Disk

2006-09-27 Thread Murray Gafkjen
Hey Gang, What are you using for scanning your computers once you are given a windows error message. ie. program cant load because of error XYZ. I have run chkdsk, but it seems Gateway has limit what it can do on startup. Thanks Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly Id rather be

RE: [info-tech] Scan Disk

2006-09-27 Thread Pearson, Jeremy
Murray- We do two things in Fort Dodge to troubleshoot most errors on a computer: 1) Delete the users profile (after backup up the important parts like the desktop and favorites) 2) Re-image computer and install all of the current Windows Updates. From there, that usually fixes

RE: [info-tech] Scan Disk

2006-09-27 Thread Richardson,Tony
If this is Windows 2000 or XP try this: Log in as Administrator, open a command prompt (or go to the run command) and type in sfc /scannow This utility checks the integrity of all of your protected system files, and will replace any that are corrupt. You may need your OS CD.

[info-tech] power back up

2006-09-27 Thread Jackie Fonley
With the addition of new computers, I am starting to a pull on the circuits as they use more amps, thus pulling things offline/powering down and rebooting. (That is the extent of my electrical knowledge). Are you still using battery back up systems, or do you have some type of in house

Re: [info-tech] power back up

2006-09-27 Thread Keith Stoeber
Jackie, I still use battery backups. We have been looking into a building UPS system, but have not found a good solution. Our solution now is to bring more power into the areas that seem to have low voltage. We still keep backups on all critical equiptment. Keith Keith Stoeber 4440 U.S.

RE: [info-tech] power back up

2006-09-27 Thread JON W HUESER
We still use battery backups but over the years have rewired all of our labs and they all have their own breaker boxes. I feel that you must consider strategically adding more power to certain areas, everytime we remodel a room or lab, we make sure it gets rewired and we add outlets. Thanks,

[info-tech] Meeting Reminder

2006-09-27 Thread Scott Fosseen
Just a reminder that our Technology meeting will be held 9/28/2006 (THURSDAY). Please feel free to attend at one of the following sites: Prairie Lakes AEA Fort Dodge, 1235 5th Ave South Prairie Lakes AEA, Pocahontas, 202 1st Ave. SW, Prairie Lakes AEA, Storm Lake, 824 Flindt Drive Each