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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2640 on: March 19, 2016, 03:19:52 PM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on March 18, 2016, 01:07:35 PM
I still get signal I just am not connected to Internet.

Removed filter. Didn't help. Also uninstalled antivirus. Didn't help.
try to uninstall the device and then re-scan.  (device manager)
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2641 on: March 19, 2016, 09:01:51 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on March 18, 2016, 06:07:28 PM
Have you tried ping?
Do you mean pinngtest.net?
Just did it now. It was unable to check for packet loss because I don't have Java installed. Ping results were 20 ms, Jitter results were 11 ms, and connection was given a grade B.
I am not familiar with this site or what exactly their metrics mean.
However, I  don't think this addresses my problem. My problem is not the speed or quality when it's working; it's that it intermittently just stops working.
Quote from: DanH on March 19, 2016, 03:19:52 PM
try to uninstall the device and then re-scan.  (device manager)
There's no extensive installation involved. It attaches to USB. They recommend downloading a specific driver, although it worked with out it. That said, I removed their driver and reinstalled, to no avail.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2642 on: March 19, 2016, 09:10:38 PM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on March 19, 2016, 09:01:51 PM
Do you mean pinngtest.net?
Just did it now. It was unable to check for packet loss because I don't have Java installed. Ping results were 20 ms, Jitter results were 11 ms, and connection was given a grade B.
I am not familiar with this site or what exactly their metrics mean.
However, I  don't think this addresses my problem. My problem is not the speed or quality when it's working; it's that it intermittently just stops working.
I was actuallly referring to opening command prompt, and typing
Code: [Select]
ping google.com. That can tell you if there's a working internet connection.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2643 on: March 20, 2016, 10:58:54 AM »
My desktop computer was making whirring and grinding and clacking noises, so I turned it off. Is it better not to try and turn it on myself? Should I take it to someone instead?

TIA
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2644 on: March 20, 2016, 11:20:20 AM »
Quote from: etech0 on March 20, 2016, 10:58:54 AM
My desktop computer was making whirring and grinding and clacking noises, so I turned it off. Is it better not to try and turn it on myself? Should I take it to someone instead?

TIA
I would assume it's the fan in which case you have nothing to worry about just clean out the fan when you have a chance
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2645 on: March 20, 2016, 11:24:05 AM »
Quote from: avromie7 on March 20, 2016, 11:20:20 AM
I would assume it's the fan in which case you have nothing to worry about just clean out the fan when you have a chance
That would be a relief. How do I know it's not the hard drive?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2646 on: March 20, 2016, 11:26:27 AM »
Quote from: etech0 on March 20, 2016, 11:24:05 AM
That would be a relief. How do I know it's not the hard drive?
Open up the desktop and listen to where the noise is coming from
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2647 on: March 20, 2016, 11:27:47 AM »
Quote from: avromie7 on March 20, 2016, 11:26:27 AM
Open up the desktop and listen to where the noise is coming from
While it's on, I assume?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2648 on: March 20, 2016, 11:28:26 AM »
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2649 on: March 20, 2016, 11:57:13 AM »
Quote from: avromie7 on March 20, 2016, 11:28:26 AM
Yup
And that's not bad for my hard drive (and data) if indeed it is the hard drive?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2650 on: March 20, 2016, 12:17:54 PM »
Quote from: etech0 on March 20, 2016, 11:57:13 AM
And that's not bad for my hard drive (and data) if indeed it is the hard drive?
You can unplug the hard drive before turning it on
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2651 on: March 21, 2016, 01:59:17 AM »
Quote from: elikay on November 19, 2014, 01:42:30 PM
Try bitpim, you need drivers though.
I downloaded Bitpim but having trouble installing. Anyone install it successfully on Windows 10?
I get error CreateProcess failed;code 740.
The requested operation requires elevation.
Right clicking and selecting run as administrator didn't help. Any advice?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2652 on: March 21, 2016, 04:46:28 AM »
Quote from: Thingywingy on March 21, 2016, 01:59:17 AM
I downloaded Bitpim but having trouble installing. Anyone install it successfully on Windows 10?
I get error CreateProcess failed;code 740.
The requested operation requires elevation.
Right clicking and selecting run as administrator didn't help. Any advice?
you have a phone that is supported by bitpim?! cool.. its been years
no i've never tried it on windows 10
did you try running on compatibility mode?  doubt that wil work but still worht a shot
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2653 on: March 21, 2016, 03:06:59 PM »
Does DH Data Recovery respond to PM's?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2654 on: March 21, 2016, 03:16:40 PM »
Quote from: Centro on March 21, 2016, 03:06:59 PM
Does DH Data Recovery respond to PM's?
Not IME. Tried a while ago.
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2655 on: March 21, 2016, 03:33:27 PM »
Quote from: Work-for-ur-muny on March 21, 2016, 03:16:40 PM
Not IME. Tried a while ago.
Was it just a question or business related?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2656 on: March 21, 2016, 04:33:59 PM »
Quote from: Centro on March 21, 2016, 03:06:59 PM
Does DH Data Recovery respond to PM's?
Does anyone have his contact info by chance?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2657 on: March 21, 2016, 05:25:36 PM »
Quote from: Centro on March 21, 2016, 04:33:59 PM
Does anyone have his contact info by chance?
PM sent
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2658 on: March 21, 2016, 05:45:13 PM »
Quote from: DanH on March 21, 2016, 04:46:28 AM
you have a phone that is supported by bitpim?! cool.. its been years
no i've never tried it on windows 10
did you try running on compatibility mode?  doubt that wil work but still worht a shot
Didn't help. Any other ideas?
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Re: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread
« Reply #2659 on: March 21, 2016, 05:47:30 PM »
Quote from: Centro on March 21, 2016, 04:33:59 PM
Does anyone have his contact info by chance?
Used to be on his signature line. I guess now that he removed it etech0 was right for doing it via PM.
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