Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread

[Iz]

The resolution issue is very sensible. Please report the resolution and diagonal size of both and I will explain.

I didn't mean that what you said is not sensible. On the contrary; it's very sensible, but I don't think such a sensible explanation explains it, because it changes randomly. For example, yesterday the icons were huge, and now they're small (both on external monitor).

[Iz]

If you think it's an energy saving feature, here is something you can try: go to Device Manager and locate the touch screen device. Then choose from the menu to view by connection. Then double click the touch screen device and look for a power tab. Don't allow Windows to turn it off. Then you may want to do the same for each level above it (when you are viewing by connection).

I'm having trouble identifying which item in the DM is the touchscreen - especially in "view by connection".

[avromie7]

I didn't mean that what you said is not sensible. On the contrary; it's very sensible, but I don't think such a sensible explanation explains it, because it changes randomly. For example, yesterday the icons were huge, and now they're small (both on external monitor).

That has to do with the different screen resolutions, you can try reinstalling your graphics driver

[etech0]

The neat part about it is that it not only enables me to unlock the laptop with a swipe of the finger, but it also allows me to use it to log into online accoonts. I set it once per account and then I never have to enter a password into that account again!

Cool! Maybe I should finish setting it up (never did). Do you know what program you have to open to set it up?

[Boruch999]

If the CPU is pegged at 100 percent, buying an SSD won't help you much

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Avromie7, care to explain yourself?

Go through your list of installed programs, delete the ones you don't use. If you don't recognize an installed program, Google it. Run CCleaner and antivirus/antimalware
Eta you can click the CPU tab to sort the list by apps using the most CPU, reinstall those. If its chrome, try closing some tabs

I know what's burdening my CPU.  I run three instances of a Java based trading platform, an additional trading platform, and 10 tabs of firefox.  Only occasionally does one of the system processes (System and Compressed Memory,  Runtime Broker) hog all three, CPU, RAM, and Disk, and that's usually on startup from sleep.

[David R]

I'm having trouble identifying which item in the DM is the touchscreen - especially in "view by connection".

That's why I said to locate the device first, while it's still in the default view "Devices by type". I should have said that once you locate it, single click to highlight it. Then, when you switch the view, it will still be highlighted.
It could be under the Human Interface Devices category when viewing by type.

[aygart]

Suddenly yesterday it started taking a long time to open and save files from a networked drive. I restarted the router and all computers and it did not help. Any ideas?

[etech0]

You can unplug the hard drive before turning it on

Thanks! It looks like it wasn't the hard drive, I finally tried turning it on again and it didn't make any noise. Guess I"ll see if it happens again!

[Work-for-ur-muny]

Cool! Maybe I should finish setting it up (never did). Do you know what program you have to open to set it up?

I just swipe the registered finger at any time and it brings up the options.

[etech0]

I just swipe the registered finger at any time and it brings up the options.

Doesn't work for me

[Iz]

That's why I said to locate the device first, while it's still in the default view "Devices by type". I should have said that once you locate it, single click to highlight it. Then, when you switch the view, it will still be highlighted.
It could be under the Human Interface Devices category when viewing by type.

Ok, now I got it. I had already unchecked "allow computer to turn off to save power", however I didn't know the whole deal with the trail above it. I found 2 levels over there where it was checked, so I unchecked them, and hopefully now it will stay on. Thanks a lot!

[Iz]

That has to do with the different screen resolutions, you can try reinstalling your graphics driver

Thanks for the idea. I don't really know how to do that, and I'm afraid to do it incorrectly. Any suggestions?

[David R]

Ok, now I got it. I had already unchecked "allow computer to turn off to save power", however I didn't know the whole deal with the trail above it. I found 2 levels over there where it was checked, so I unchecked them, and hopefully now it will stay on. Thanks a lot!

You're welcome. It's just an idea that came to mind, without any specific experience indicating it will help.

Thanks for the idea. I don't really know how to do that, and I'm afraid to do it incorrectly. Any suggestions?

Reinstalling could help if something became corrupt with the initial driver. But even if the initial driver is not corrupt, there might be a newer version of it available. Here's a way to get the newer driver: In the aforementioned Device Manager, locate your adapter under the Display adapters category. Right click on it and choose Update Driver Software. Then choose the option to Search automatically for updated driver software. If any update is available, it will be downloaded and installed.

[Iz]

Reinstalling could help if something became corrupt with the initial driver. But even if the initial driver is not corrupt, there might be a newer version of it available. Here's a way to get the newer driver: In the aforementioned Device Manager, locate your adapter under the Display adapters category. Right click on it and choose Update Driver Software. Then choose the option to Search automatically for updated driver software. If any update is available, it will be downloaded and installed.

I have 2 graphics cards. Nvidia and Intel. Nvidia is up to date; Intel is not, so it was now updated. IDK how that works if there are 2 graphics cards. Anyway, I hope this helps Thanks again.

[Thingywingy]

Will dd-wrt enable a access point (TP-Link TL-WA901ND) to function as a wireless router (i.e. connecting two different network as opposed to extending a single network)?

[David R]

Will dd-wrt enable a access point (TP-Link TL-WA901ND) to function as a wireless router (i.e. connecting two different network as opposed to extending a single network)?

Check the DD-WRT hardware list for your hardware. If it shows up on the list and says it's compatible with DD-WRT, you should have access to all DD-WRT features, including the feature you've described.

[Thingywingy]

I purchased the Access Point as opposed to a router because it specifically advertised what TP-Link calls client mode. I did not realize that "client mode" only has the ability to connect to device via a cable. It does not create new network with device and route the two networks.

To clarify your saying the inability to do that is not a hardware issue. I thought perhaps an access point doesn't have ability to "route" two network due to hardware limitations.

[David R]

I purchased the Access Point as opposed to a router because it specifically advertised what TP-Link calls client mode. I did not realize that "client mode" only has the ability to connect to device via a cable. It does not create new network with device and route the two networks.

To clarify your saying the inability to do that is not a hardware issue. I thought perhaps an access point doesn't have ability to "route" two network due to hardware limitations.

I looked up your model. It's on the list but be careful about the version.

[Iz]

You're welcome. It's just an idea that came to mind, without any specific experience indicating it will help.

Now it stopped working again.
Any other ideas?

[Thingywingy]

I looked up your model. It's on the list but be careful about the version.

I have Version 3, which is llisted at http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices but doesn't come up here. http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database where I think is their download site.