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• If your problem has not yet been solved, try to Google it. There may be a very simple solution
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1340 on: May 15, 2015, 12:04:48 AM »
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1341 on: May 15, 2015, 06:26:46 AM »
Forgot to mention that in newer versions of ie we have to use compatability mode

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1342 on: May 15, 2015, 04:21:46 PM »
If my website only works on ie on purpose, can I use a chrome book and use the ie extension?
Remember Chromebooks don't have java
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1343 on: May 15, 2015, 04:22:57 PM »
Why? I know the password? I know how the network works?

I should really add the when it is working it doesn't ask me for the password at all it just works (I can see the files)
Its a joke, chill ;D ;D
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1344 on: May 20, 2015, 11:53:03 PM »
I currently have 6GB of RAM in my laptop: 1x 4GB and 1x 2GB.
I bought a kit of 2x 8GB from a seemingly reputable seller on Ebay. I removed both of the old sticks, and replaced them with the new ones. I immediately started getting errors upon boot. I tried each 8GB stick by itself, and with the 2GB stick, and kept getting errors. As soon as I switched back to both old ones, the errors stopped. Is there anything else I should try before assuming the new ones are defective?

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1345 on: May 20, 2015, 11:54:28 PM »
I currently have 6GB of RAM in my laptop: 1x 4GB and 1x 2GB.
I bought a kit of 2x 8GB from a seemingly reputable seller on Ebay. I removed both of the old sticks, and replaced them with the new ones. I immediately started getting errors upon boot. I tried each 8GB stick by itself, and with the 2GB stick, and kept getting errors. As soon as I switched back to both old ones, the errors stopped. Is there anything else I should try before assuming the new ones are defective?
Are you sure your computer is compatible with that much RAM?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1346 on: May 21, 2015, 12:25:29 AM »
Are you sure your computer is compatible with that much RAM?
+1 run this test

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1347 on: May 21, 2015, 08:53:06 AM »
Are you sure your computer is compatible with that much RAM?
+1 run this test

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner
You are correct. According to Crucial, it supports a max 8GB. :(
Do 2 modules need to be installed? If not, why were there errors when I put in only 1 module of 8GB?

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1348 on: May 21, 2015, 11:01:29 AM »
You are correct. According to Crucial, it supports a max 8GB. :(
Do 2 modules need to be installed? If not, why were there errors when I put in only 1 module of 8GB?
What errors did you get
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1349 on: May 21, 2015, 11:43:49 AM »
What errors did you get
Twice I got STOP errors, the rest of the times it hung on the boot animation. Upload on tapatalk isn't working; I'll try to post pics later.

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1350 on: May 21, 2015, 11:46:06 AM »
Twice I got STOP errors, the rest of the times it hung on the boot animation. Upload on tapatalk isn't working; I'll try to post pics later.
Try Googling the error code
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1351 on: May 21, 2015, 11:50:53 AM »
Try Googling the error code
Will do.

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1352 on: June 03, 2015, 10:04:27 PM »
I'm having ongoing performs with my internet.  I'm going to replace my basic extender, but think I should also upgrade my modem.   Have the basic fios modern. Can I replace it with any of the shelf modern or something special for fios?  Thanks.

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1353 on: June 03, 2015, 10:20:41 PM »
I'm having ongoing performs with my internet.  I'm going to replace my basic extender, but think I should also upgrade my modem.   Have the basic fios modern. Can I replace it with any of the shelf modern or something special for fios?  Thanks.
You need a modem compatible with Fios. Google to find model numbers of the ones that are.

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1354 on: June 15, 2015, 01:00:32 AM »
I have a "NETBOOK MSI WIND U110-031US RT" which worked great  for 3 years!!  Now, every time I load ANYTHING in a browser it says not enough memory or something like that and crashes. Even ONE browser - ONE page open.

I feel like I should completely format but I don't know how. It doesn't have a CD drive and anything I put in crashes the system. It's running on WinXP so, there are no updates.

Please advise.


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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1355 on: June 15, 2015, 01:05:07 AM »
I put this in a new thread because it's a new question:

I have a Lenovo G550 for which the harddrive completely died. Actually, nothing really worked properly since I bought the dang thing.  Anwyay,  I wanted to know if there was anything I can take from that laptop and add it to my current (HP envy 15t.)

Here are the specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed
T6600 (2.20GHz)
CPU L2 Cache
2MB
CPU FSB
800MHz

Chipset
Intel GM45

Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Resolution
1366 x 768
LCD Features
LED backlight

Graphics
GPU/VPU
Intel GMA 4500MHD
Video Memory
Shared system memory
Graphic Type
Integrated Card

HDD 320GB
HDD RPM
5400RPM
HDD Interface
SATA

Memory
3GB
Memory Speed
DDR3 1066
Memory Spec
2GB x 1+1GB x 1
Memory Type
204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0

DVD±R/RW
Optical Drive Interface
Integrated

LAN
10/100Mbps
WLAN
Intel WiFi Link 5100

Ports
USB
3
Video Port
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack

Audio
Integrated Sound card
Speaker
Internal Speakers

5-in-1 Card reader (MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital Card, xD-Picture Card)

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1356 on: June 15, 2015, 01:15:54 AM »
I put this in a new thread because it's a new question:

I have a Lenovo G550 for which the harddrive completely died. Actually, nothing really worked properly since I bought the dang thing.  Anwyay,  I wanted to know if there was anything I can take from that laptop and add it to my current (HP envy 15t.)

Here are the specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed
T6600 (2.20GHz)
CPU L2 Cache
2MB
CPU FSB
800MHz

Chipset
Intel GM45

Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Resolution
1366 x 768
LCD Features
LED backlight

Graphics
GPU/VPU
Intel GMA 4500MHD
Video Memory
Shared system memory
Graphic Type
Integrated Card

HDD 320GB
HDD RPM
5400RPM
HDD Interface
SATA

Memory
3GB
Memory Speed
DDR3 1066
Memory Spec
2GB x 1+1GB x 1
Memory Type
204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0

DVD±R/RW
Optical Drive Interface
Integrated

LAN
10/100Mbps
WLAN
Intel WiFi Link 5100

Ports
USB
3
Video Port
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack

Audio
Integrated Sound card
Speaker
Internal Speakers

5-in-1 Card reader (MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital Card, xD-Picture Card)
Maybe 2gb ram depending on what you have in your HP and if you have any available channels
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1357 on: June 15, 2015, 01:20:35 AM »
Maybe 2gb ram depending on what you have in your HP and if you have any available channels
Would that make the HP run much faster or eh?

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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1358 on: June 15, 2015, 01:21:21 AM »
Would that make the HP run much faster or eh?
Depends what you have now in the hp
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #1359 on: June 15, 2015, 01:22:54 AM »
Depends what you have now in the hp
• Windows 8.1 64
• 4th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4710HQ Quad Core Processor + Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
• 15.6-inch diagonal HD BrightView WLED-backlit Display (1366x768)
• 8GB DDR3L System Memory (1 Dimm)
• 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• No Additional Office Software
• Security Software Trial
• 4-cell 41WHr Lithium-ion Battery
• SuperMulti DVD burner
• Standard Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Dual Digital Microphone
• 802.11b/g/n WLAN [1x1]