Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread

[Mutty]

What's the issue?  Any 3.5" SATA should work, no?

Doesn't matter capacity or anything with such an old machine?

[DanH]

Doesn't matter capacity or anything with such an old machine?

Nope.

[Mutty]

Nope.

thx

[Work-for-ur-muny]

How can I know which version of Office is running on my computer (32 or 64 bit)? I have a 64 bit version, is it a problem to run the 32 bit Office on my computer? (I'm suspecting that that's my case.)

[avromie7]

How can I know which version of Office is running on my computer (32 or 64 bit)? I have a 64 bit version, is it a problem to run the 32 bit Office on my computer? (I'm suspecting that that's my case.)

What error are you getting

[DanH]

How can I know which version of Office is running on my computer (32 or 64 bit)? I have a 64 bit version, is it a problem to run the 32 bit Office on my computer? (I'm suspecting that that's my case.)

32-bit office is recommended even on 64bit windows.

[etech0]

32-bit office is recommended even on 64bit windows.

why?

[DanH]

why?

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681792.aspx
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Choose-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-version-of-Office-2dee7807-8f95-4d0c-b5fe-6c6f49b8d261
http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=151102096

[etech0]

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681792.aspx
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Choose-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-version-of-Office-2dee7807-8f95-4d0c-b5fe-6c6f49b8d261
http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=151102096

Thanks!

[ckmk47]

Try running malwarebytes and ccleaner  also make sure updates are running and uninstall old and junk programs

avromie7,
I ran malwarebytes that day. It took a long time to scan the computer and they found lots of stuff (in just a few areas-  I forget which ones). The computer's been running nicely.
Today the computer was 'working' again when it didn't need to. ( I was on hulu yesterday.  Did they add something that caused this?)  So I ran ccleaner.  Such a short scantime! 
Thanks for your help.


Which programs should I keep? Avast, malwarebytes and ccleaner?  Or something else or a different combination?

[avromie7]

avromie7,
I ran malwarebytes that day. It took a long time to scan the computer and they found lots of stuff (in just a few areas-  I forget which ones). The computer's been running nicely.
Today the computer was 'working' again when it didn't need to. ( I was on hulu yesterday.  Did they add something that caused this?)  So I ran ccleaner.  Such a short scantime! 
Thanks for your help.


Which programs should I keep? Avast, malwarebytes and ccleaner?  Or something else or a different combination?

keep all 3, keep avast running and the others run from time to time

[pcgeek]

Does this thread cover server issues? DDMS looks like it could use some help at the moment.

[etech0]

Does this thread cover server issues? DDMS looks like it could use some help at the moment.

DDF too

[Sowhat]

I have started to see a black screen pop on my desktop, telling me that Error: Can't Boot from Hard Disk.  Or something like that.  This is Windows 7.  I checked the bios which seemed to boot from something other than the hard drive, and fixed, but it still pops up, with a forced shut off the only option.  I though the hard drive was failing, but the computer seems fine in safe mode?

[avromie7]

I have started to see a black screen pop on my desktop, telling me that Error: Can't Boot from Hard Disk.  Or something like that.  This is Windows 7.  I checked the bios which seemed to boot from something other than the hard drive, and fixed, but it still pops up, with a forced shut off the only option.  I though the hard drive was failing, but the computer seems fine in safe mode?

If you can't boot how can it work in safe mode?

[aygart]

What should I look for in speakers for a computer? They will be used for some background music while working but not serious listening so I would want decent sound quality but no need for audiophile quality. I see numerous models on amazon in the $10-15-20 range from brands like Logitech, Inland, Cyber Acoustics and some computer manufaturers like HP and Dell. Will these do the trick?

[avromie7]

What should I look for in speakers for a computer? They will be used for some background music while working but not serious listening so I would want decent sound quality but no need for audiophile quality. I see numerous models on amazon in the $10-15-20 range from brands like Logitech, Inland, Cyber Acoustics and some computer manufaturers like HP and Dell. Will these do the trick?

I know the logitechs are good

[aygart]

I know the logitechs are good

Thanks. Is there a difference between the models?

[avromie7]

Thanks. Is there a difference between the models?

I don't know

[Sowhat]

If you can't boot how can it work in safe mode?

When I restart, it boots, but then I get the black screen.