Author Topic: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread (Read 998610 times)

bamo · « **Reply #2820 on:** April 25, 2016, 03:40:58 PM »

Please help!
My computer which is lenovo running Windows 8 keeps getting an error when I turn it on it says. Error 1962 no operating system. I Google and tried to find a solution but none worked. Any ideas?

pcgeek · « **Reply #2821 on:** April 25, 2016, 05:42:40 PM »

Quote from: bamo on April 25, 2016, 03:40:58 PM

Please help!
My computer which is lenovo running Windows 8 keeps getting an error when I turn it on it says. Error 1962 no operating system. I Google and tried to find a solution but none worked. Any ideas?

Assuming no changes to Bios settings, it sounds like a bad hard drive cable or drive, per Lenovo forums
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-A-B-C-N-S-Flex-Horizon/ERROR-CODE-1962-NO-OPERATING-SYSTEM-FOUND/td-p/1034873

bamo · « **Reply #2822 on:** April 25, 2016, 05:55:38 PM »

Quote from: pcgeek on April 25, 2016, 05:42:40 PM

Assuming no changes to Bios settings, it sounds like a bad hard drive cable or drive, per Lenovo forums
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-A-B-C-N-S-Flex-Horizon/ERROR-CODE-1962-NO-OPERATING-SYSTEM-FOUND/td-p/1034873

How do I change the cable?

DanH · « **Reply #2823 on:** April 25, 2016, 08:21:43 PM »

Quote from: bamo on April 25, 2016, 05:55:38 PM

How do I change the cable?

Before changing the cable you should confirm the drive is ok. Take it out and connect it to a sata/usb adapter (or enclosure) and see if its detected.

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2824 on:** April 27, 2016, 11:30:53 AM »

Helping a relative with a very bloated computer. Currently has windows 8. What's easiest way to wipe clean and install windows 10? Create a windows flash drive? Do I need their Windows license number or will it be automatically recognized?

DanH · « **Reply #2825 on:** April 27, 2016, 05:26:39 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on April 27, 2016, 11:30:53 AM

Helping a relative with a very bloated computer. Currently has windows 8. What's easiest way to wipe clean and install windows 10? Create a windows flash drive? Do I need their Windows license number or will it be automatically recognized?

Use this:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209
You can do it directly from there computer. Just open the tool, and you're good to go. (Make sure to choose the option of doing clean install on current pc)

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2826 on:** April 27, 2016, 06:03:14 PM »

I don't need a license key?

avromie7 · « **Reply #2827 on:** April 27, 2016, 07:20:31 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on April 27, 2016, 06:03:14 PM

I don't need a license key?

No.

etech0 · « **Reply #2828 on:** April 28, 2016, 06:24:55 PM »

Any way to download a private Vimeo video (I have the password)?

DanH · « **Reply #2829 on:** April 30, 2016, 02:23:42 PM »

Quote from: etech0 on April 28, 2016, 06:24:55 PM

Any way to download a private Vimeo video (I have the password)?

I think nirsoft has a tool that can pull it from cache. Iirc he also has a tool to record a stream.

Have you tried videohelper addon in Firefox ?

etech0 · « **Reply #2830 on:** May 01, 2016, 05:39:09 PM »

Quote from: DanH on April 30, 2016, 02:23:42 PM

I think nirsoft has a tool that can pull it from cache.

cool, thanks!

Thingywingy · « **Reply #2831 on:** May 03, 2016, 11:26:45 PM »

Doesn't fit exactly into this thread but don't wanna create a new one...
Is there a way to add pictures in the Apple email app so that they are embedded instead of attachments?

Zevi16 · « **Reply #2832 on:** May 12, 2016, 03:22:34 PM »

How do I disable this annoying on screen keyboard that pops up whenever I go on chrome and click on a text field? It is turned off in ease of access. I think it is a setting in Chrome but not sure

Alexsei · « **Reply #2833 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:57:25 PM »

Which part of a RAM stick specifies the type of ram i need to buy?
For ex. crucial advises me this
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-110-b19/CT7373669

What do i need to look for when buying from other brands?

avromie7 · « **Reply #2834 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:46:23 PM »

Quote from: Alexsei on May 12, 2016, 05:57:25 PM

Which part of a RAM stick specifies the type of ram i need to buy?
For ex. crucial advises me this
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/hp-110-b19/CT7373669

What do i need to look for when buying from other brands?

I would just order it straight from crucial.

DDR3 is the most important part.

I only once had ram that wasn't compatible and it was a pretty old computer.

pixi · « **Reply #2835 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:47:32 PM »

What is th e best way to transfer all files from one computer to another, Windows 10 ?

avromie7 · « **Reply #2836 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:58:19 PM »

Quote from: pixi on May 12, 2016, 06:47:32 PM

What is th e best way to transfer all files from one computer to another, Windows 10 ?

USB drive?

pixi · « **Reply #2837 on:** May 12, 2016, 07:00:23 PM »

Quote from: avromie7 on May 12, 2016, 06:58:19 PM

USB drive?

That's out, I need to transfer my entire computer to another (can't transfer my ssd)

etech0 · « **Reply #2838 on:** May 12, 2016, 07:01:31 PM »

Quote from: pixi on May 12, 2016, 07:00:23 PM

That's out, I need to transfer my entire computer to another (can't transfer my ssd)

portable hard drive?

David R · « **Reply #2839 on:** May 13, 2016, 03:12:35 AM »

Quote from: pixi on May 12, 2016, 06:47:32 PM

What is th e best way to transfer all files from one computer to another, Windows 10 ?

Are you expecting to transfer the operating system too? What has Windows 10 - the source, destination or both? What do you mean by "best"? Fastest, easiest, most reliable?

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