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My mobo died :wtc:

One day when rebooting a windows update it all went to BSOD hell (random errors, never the same each time). Linux will not boot with random IRQ sync errors. Bootable OS on CD will only boot to completion 5% of the time, and then just halt. I managed to run memtest with [...]

Runtime Error!

I get this message when i try and run this program.
How can i go about fixing it?
It’s a bug in the program. It may be because you’re trying to run it on a platfrom that it doesn’t support (ie Vista vs XP)

vista 32/64??

ok i need to know once and for all.. i’m building a gaming rig.. should i go with vista 32-bit or vista 64-bit???yes thats a good idea cuz im a pc nub.. i know the basics and what not but when it comes down to 32-bit and 64-bit (scratches head).. i just dont know

you can [...]

Help removing a virus.

OK. So my brother got my computer infected, I believe he downloaded a game, and it came with it.
So what happened is that my computer gets pop ups saying I have a virus/spyware, and a Vista anti-virus opens up (I dont use vista), so I didn’t click anything, instead I closed everything. There were new [...]

OK, so how should I do my RAM on a 32-bit system?

Haven’t built my new computer yet, going to use Vista Business 32 bit. It’s the only version I could get from the Academic Alliance. I know I only get a max of 4gb, or is it it 3.1gb? Or what is it really?
The video card memory counts against the 4gb, right? So if I [...]

Remote Desktop v.Vista

I’m trying to set up a Remote Desktop connection on my Vista home machine.
I’d like to connect to it from remote computers via the internet.
I’m connected to the internet via cable modem, then an external router.
My question is, how do I find the computer name/ip address of the computer?
Is it the IPv6 address in ipconfig?
that’s [...]

Ordered a New Asus eeePC 900…what OS should i install?

have a 20gb linux eeePC arriving on monday
anybody else out there with an eeePC that could make OS recommendations?
edit: pic added
why?
i mean I really do NOT understand the eeePC fad. I’d much rather get a cheapie notebook.i’m a junkie for toys, i’ve had 5 laptops in the past 6 months
from ibooks to [...]

Network Printer Sharing

I can use my XP laptop to access a printer over the network that is connected to another XP PC.
My Vista PC cannot access the printer. Any settings I should have on or off to do this?
ibP07r0457saysimnotworthytooperatemypc Can you ping the XP machine from the Vista one?
Can you get to //xp_machine from the Vista one?

I [...]

Help with computer build

1 x Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor
1 x Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64BIT
1 x Western Digital SE16 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB Cache 8.9MS
1 x Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro LGA775 2500RPM 45CFM
1 x LG GSA-H55N Black DVD+RW 20X8X16 DVD-RW 20X6X16 INT IDE 2MB OEM DVD Writer W/ SW
1 x [...]

What the hell is this permission shit in Vista?

I’m admin and UAC is off and I don’t have permission to move a folder
Why must Microsoft implement this stuff.
User error or not, it’s bullshit.
/rantYou can create (or modify) folders that deny access to admins but, as an admin, you can take over ownership of any file, right?
anyway, that isn’t new to vista. [...]