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  1. Sleepsalot

    external HD keeps resetting. need help.

    The problem is most likely as Firewolfrl says the usb port is dropping out. If you have it connected to a multi port usb hub. The hub may be gone bad. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  2. Sleepsalot

    Just will not boot.

    The case shouldn't be a problem. Can you get to the BIOS? If you can does it show the HD? Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  3. Sleepsalot

    Disk Utilities

    You can download this http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ it has tools for most brands of drives along with some other useful tools. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  4. Sleepsalot

    The Best CPU and Motherboard for the money

    Sorry but I'm with Kmcferrin, on this. The use is exteramly revelevnt to any answer. I can say Questions like this are pointless. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  5. Sleepsalot

    Tinkering with the works. Swapping over HDDs

    Yes you can just remove the OS drive and put the new one in place and make a clean install of XP. If any thing boogers up then yes you can put the old os drive back as if it was never removed. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  6. Sleepsalot

    Motherboard question

    The other one is aida32 it can be found here. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  7. Sleepsalot

    Windows Security Updates - with no internet connection?

    If is not connected to the internet then you have no worries. Most of the patches and fixes are because some found an exploit thruogh the web. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  8. Sleepsalot

    Bad security settings??

    You can set it up to auto update and it will get you all the updates. Just have it download but not install so you can select what is installed. I did this after mine wouldn't run active X. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  9. Sleepsalot

    PC Speakers have no sound

    Make sure that the audio drivers are in stalled and up to date. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  10. Sleepsalot

    Bad security settings??

    IE 6.0.2900.2180 XP 5.1.2600 SP2 build 2600 Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  11. Sleepsalot

    Bad security settings??

    I have the same problem on a laptop that I just installed XP on Still haven't found what it is. This was and upgrade from win 98 so I'm not sure if that had something to do with it or not. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  12. Sleepsalot

    programs running but not responding

    Also check your virtual memory settings. The could have got messed up. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  13. Sleepsalot

    XP Pro 64-bit on 32-bit PC

    No when you put the cd in it will give you a message telling you your system is not compatiable or somthing like that. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  14. Sleepsalot

    Bad Power Supply or Motherboard

    I would say any thing over 400 watts would be good. If you know any one with a spare that you know works it would be good to use for a test.If it works great if not no money spent. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  15. Sleepsalot

    Bad Power Supply or Motherboard

    Basicly there are 2 types of power supplys AT which is an old type and hasen't been used in PC's for about 5 years. And ATX which is what is most likely what you have. Being a custom build you should be able to get one that has the same wattage or higher. It depends on how old the machine is...
  16. Sleepsalot

    Buying a new motherboard & processsor - Need Advice!!

    Or download aida32 from www.majorgeeks.com this program works off a pen drive. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  17. Sleepsalot

    Bad Power Supply or Motherboard

    Well the first thing to do is try another power supply. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  18. Sleepsalot

    Windows Updates Fails After Upgrading to WindowsXP

    Hi Freestone Star from me great info. Wayne Life is a big Roleplaying adventure.
  19. Sleepsalot

    Help for A Rookie.....Desktop Program.... Is is Dead

    Well the rist thing is Panic. Lol Not!! THere are several things that could be wrong. But first we need more infomation. What brand and model machine? Does it have onboard video? Do you hear any type of beeps when you turn it on? If you halo the power button in for at least 5 seconds when the...
  20. Sleepsalot

    Buying a new motherboard & processsor - Need Advice!!

    Hey Freestone, I got it from the page he is looking at. Interface Type LGA 775 Clock Speed 2.4 GHz Cache Level 2 Size 4MB Architecture Features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology supported Performance Index 2.4GHz But That doesn't meean they have the correct info listed. Wayne Life is a...

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