Author Topic: Computer Troubleshooting/Help Master Thread (Read 992829 times)

Baruch · « **Reply #880 on:** September 23, 2014, 04:32:59 PM »

Quote from: elikay on September 23, 2014, 03:11:36 PM

LOL I forgot that most people don't have extensions showing. I always have them showing.

Why? Before the doc name there's a picture with a blue w for word docs, a green x for excel etc.

etech0 · « **Reply #881 on:** September 23, 2014, 04:35:55 PM »

Quote from: Baruch on September 23, 2014, 04:32:59 PM

Why? Before the doc name there's a picture with a blue w for word docs, a green x for excel etc.

But there are many more file types than that, and I won't always recognize the picture.

It really depends on your usage. If all you ever look at is word/excel files, you wouldn't need to see the extensions.

PS: it's also helpful for looking out for viruses and maleware... if any file has the wrong extension for its icon you know to beware!

cozmohoot · « **Reply #882 on:** September 23, 2014, 04:42:30 PM »

Quote from: etech0 on September 23, 2014, 03:12:32 PM

+1
One of the first things I do when I get a new computer.

Quote from: Baruch on September 23, 2014, 04:32:59 PM

Why? Before the doc name there's a picture with a blue w for word docs, a green x for excel etc.

Quote from: elikay on September 23, 2014, 03:11:36 PM

LOL I forgot that most people don't have extensions showing. I always have them showing.

let me guess, baruch is an iphone user while elikay and etech are android users?

ftr i also show the extension

etech0 · « **Reply #883 on:** September 23, 2014, 04:53:13 PM »

Quote from: cozmohoot on September 23, 2014, 04:42:30 PM

let me guess, baruch is an iphone user while elikay and etech are android users?
ftr i also show the extension

If I had a smartphone it would not be apple...

noturbizniss · « **Reply #884 on:** October 01, 2014, 01:15:28 PM »

Moving my questions over from the desktop deal thread...

Quote from: noturbizniss on September 28, 2014, 12:52:27 PM

Pc I bought in December 2007 is having issues, getting BSOD, restarting etc. I reinstalled windows a couple weeks ago but it didnt really help, but Currently have:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz) 6 gb of ddr2 ram. Had 8 but one dim went bad. It came with 2gb and I upgraded it. Got it in 11 of 2007 with Vista and someone at work have me windows 7 pro 64bit.
User mostly for movies and TV and some word processing or spreadsheets over citrix.
What specs would i be looking for and any good deals out now? Perhaps wait till balck friday? Costco?

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on September 28, 2014, 06:52:18 PM

Try replacing the hard drive with a ssd. For your requirements you may still be OK with this system once you get it up and running.

My father in law claims that if it was really a bad hard drive windows would not have allowed itself to be reinstalled, and it must be another system error. Is this true?
We keep getting BSOD or windows it restarts and automatically launches start up repair and doesnt find anything to repair.

notanonymous · « **Reply #885 on:** October 01, 2014, 02:34:16 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on October 01, 2014, 01:15:28 PM

Moving my questions over from the desktop deal thread...

My father in law claims that if it was really a bad hard drive windows would not have allowed itself to be reinstalled, and it must be another system error. Is this true?
We keep getting BSOD or windows it restarts and automatically launches start up repair and doesnt find anything to repair.

IMO, partially true. It is likely that you would have been given some problems during the installation. Although nothing is impossible.

Try to reseat the memory, and remove all comes unnecessary add in cards.

noturbizniss · « **Reply #886 on:** October 01, 2014, 03:02:18 PM »

Quote from: notanonymous on October 01, 2014, 02:34:16 PM

IMO, partially true. It is likely that you would have been given some problems during the installation. Although nothing is impossible.

Try to reseat the memory, and remove all comes unnecessary add in cards.

Should I bother with trying an ssd?

notanonymous · « **Reply #887 on:** October 01, 2014, 08:39:19 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on October 01, 2014, 03:02:18 PM

Should I bother with trying an ssd?

How often does the issue persist? If regularly, I would first try one memory stick (or two, if they are paired) at a time.

noturbizniss · « **Reply #888 on:** October 01, 2014, 08:50:00 PM »

Hmm, I actually had a memory stick issue and when I replaced it out worked better

notanonymous · « **Reply #889 on:** October 01, 2014, 09:08:14 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on October 01, 2014, 08:50:00 PM

Hmm, I actually had a memory stick issue and when I replaced it out worked better

Take out all of the sticks, blow some air. Reseat one (or two), and test.

meshugener · « **Reply #890 on:** October 01, 2014, 10:41:24 PM »

I'm trying to create recovery drive using the Windows recovery drive with a USB, and this is what I get:

-I'm running 8.1
-My USB has 115 GB available space

noturbizniss · « **Reply #891 on:** October 01, 2014, 11:44:54 PM »

Quote from: notanonymous on October 01, 2014, 09:08:14 PM

Take out all of the sticks, blow some air. Reseat one (or two), and test.

If I run and pass memtest86,then it's likely not memory right?

notanonymous · « **Reply #892 on:** October 01, 2014, 11:54:03 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on October 01, 2014, 11:44:54 PM

If I run and pass memtest86,then it's likely not memory right?

As easy as it is to reseat memory, I would still try it.

meshugener · « **Reply #893 on:** October 02, 2014, 12:24:50 AM »

Quote from: meshugener on October 01, 2014, 10:41:24 PM

I'm trying to create recovery drive using the Windows recovery drive with a USB, and this is what I get:

-I'm running 8.1
-My USB has 115 GB available space

Anyone please?

notanonymous · « **Reply #894 on:** October 02, 2014, 12:30:10 AM »

Quote from: meshugener on October 02, 2014, 12:24:50 AM

Anyone please?

Just taking a guess...
Maybe Windows can't handle the partition, or such a large USB.
Do you have another USB to try? (format it first)

meshugener · « **Reply #895 on:** October 02, 2014, 10:11:39 AM »

I tried formatting, but no luck.
I only have this USB to test.

meshugener · « **Reply #896 on:** October 02, 2014, 02:34:58 PM »

Quote from: notanonymous on October 02, 2014, 12:30:10 AM

Just taking a guess...
Maybe Windows can't handle the partition, or such a large USB.
Do you have another USB to try? (format it first)

Update:
I updated my drivers and now it recognizes the USB.

Thank you for trying to help and thanks to Hashem for actually helping me.

notanonymous · « **Reply #897 on:** October 02, 2014, 02:40:14 PM »

Quote from: meshugener on October 02, 2014, 02:34:58 PM

Update:
I updated my drivers and now it recognizes the USB.

Thank you for trying to help and thanks to Hashem for actually helping me.

Your welcome. And on behalf of Hashem (I AM a kohein), you are welcome.

meshugener · « **Reply #898 on:** October 02, 2014, 05:15:55 PM »

Quote from: notanonymous on October 02, 2014, 02:40:14 PM

Your welcome. And on behalf of Hashem (I AM a kohein), you are welcome.

Me too, brother.

Have a good year

etech0 · « **Reply #899 on:** October 19, 2014, 12:33:57 AM »

Anyone know of a website or program that will allow me to customize and then print a Hebrew/English calendar? By customizing I mean mostly putting extra words on specific days.
TIA

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