Date: 03/27/08     Keywords: security

I have a basic dlink wireless router. connected to it wired I have a PC and a 360, wireless is another 360. I had the router configured originally when I had no PC. Now I just got one 2 weeks ago. My husband and I were not playing xbox at the same time until 2 days ago. now, wireless xbox, was lagging badly, kicked me offline. (btw, I never have my pc on when I game) Then I tried to get back online and was repeatedly testing the connection, sometimes showing a wireless connect w/ an IP or ICMP fail and mostly just showing no wireless connect. Then miraculously, it connects and I play just fine for about 2 hours. Next night, lag is worse, kicks me and I can't get back online. I called DLink, they said it was my xbox. Called XBOX, they said it was my router. My xbox did work when I moved it and had it wired to the modem. They had me change so many letters numbers and codes between the 2 tech support calls I just said screw it and put everything back to factory settings, Both XBOXs and reset the router. I have power cycled a hundred times, everything at once even. Now, the pc and wired xbox are fine. Wireless xbox still not recognizing any connection. But it shows my wireless network having a signal in the settings menu. I have also typed in my security key and everything. I had a friend tell me to pull my IP address from my PC and input to wireless xbox, still saying wireless network : not connected.

I have considered just buying a new router upgrading a bit and starting from scratch. Any router suggestions would be great. If you can just fix this that would be awesome too.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/873814.html

Date: 03/24/08     Keywords: xml

I'm (back) running XP SP2, and it's now trying to install an update related to KB936181, something to do with the XML core services SP 2. Actually, it's been trying to do this for days now, it's on about the 9th attempt. Can anyone help me to fix it so that it actually installs the update?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/873172.html

Date: 03/24/08     Keywords: no keywords

So I downloaded Veoh and when I went to uninstall it because it was slowing down firefox it uninstalled and all the folders I had on my desktop disappeared. okay. I did system restore and tried again. same thing. W

So I did system restore AGAIN to before I installed veoh. oh okay. there are my folders...then just now when I went to open one it is EMPTY.

The folders on my desktop that are shortcuts are just dandy but folders liiiiike all my pictures from my digital camera, all the music I've downloaded from soulseek,...all my cat macros... GONE.

WHAT. All the subfolders are still there. just none of the files. What is going on? D:

x posted

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/872618.html

Date: 03/23/08     Keywords: software

I'm a first-time  poster, but I have a terrible problem with my USB.

My USB is a Verbatim Store 'n' Go Mini 1GB, with most of the files password protected. I've used it for a few months now with minor glitches and it's worked fine. However, these last few days I keep receiving the message that it has to be formatted.

I wouldn't mind that so much...but I have lots of files on that I haven't been able to back-up. I've definitely learnt my lesson about that now...but is there any way I can back up the files before formatting it, despite the fact that it is probably corrupt? Or is there any way I can fix the USB without having to format it, as it says? These files are incredibly, incredibly important to me, right now.

I've downloaded numerous trials of programs that claim to backup files, as well as free software that claims to back USB files up...but none seem to work or do much at all.

I could do with any word of advice, thank you.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/872412.html

Date: 03/21/08     Keywords: spyware

I am new, and am not geek smart. Sure I know somethings about the computer, but I do not have geek skills. (I mean that term in the nicest way possible!!!! computer techies are love, because they fix our problems ;)) Anyway, about my problem...I used to be able to upload anything anywhere, but I can't! I can't upload music, I also cannot attach picture files in email!!!! This is really driving me bonkers, and I don't know what's causing it. I had taken my laptop to our computer friend who fixed my desktop back in the day, and he just got rid of spyware, he didn't fix my problem!!!! I am not about to have my laptop taken away again. My laptop came with Windows Vista, and I do not have a copy and cannot re add it again. I also can't afford it at the moment. I have a HP Pavilion Laptop if that helps. I don't know the model number so don't ask. I hope one of you lovely techies can help my problem. Please and thank you. I await your suggestions. 

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/872065.html

Date: 03/21/08     Keywords: technology

Hello, computer_help. I'm new to this community, and I joined as soon as I found it because lately, I've been having quite a lot of computer problems. I also wish to help in any way I can, if other people are as frustrated about technology sometimes as I am.

In any case, here's my problem.

Some of the icons on my desktop, on the place of the name, have a different color background from the wallpaper I am currently using. Normally, the background of the name of the file would be the same color as the wallpaper, but it isn't happening now.

Some of the taskbars on a few of my programs have also gone awol. Whenever I click them, the background of the item I clicked goes white.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/solka/lala.jpg


This has been happening since yesterday evening, and it won't go away with a simple reboot.


Thank you in advance to anyone who can help, and to anyone who actually bothers.

,flying_songs

(EDIT: Editted the screenshot of the problem for innapropriate use of language and lack of privacy. Editted in with one that shows the same problems.)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/871548.html

Date: 03/17/08     Keywords: no keywords

I have a short (about 1:30 min) movie in imovie that want to embed in a powerpoint presentation. how do I do this?

thanks for your help!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/871068.html

Date: 03/17/08     Keywords: no keywords

I need help with my Sony VAIO PCV-RX560. How the heck can I get the side panels off this stupid crate? There's got to be a release *somewhere*! Reference pictures in photobucket.

Also, the DVD-ROM (topside) cannot eject with the press of a button. I can hear it trying, but it's probably jammed. I have it on the bottom now with the same results. Can it even read anything anymore?

The DVD+-RW also has its problems. It doesn't read anything I put into it. DVDs, CDs, burnt data discs, nothing. I check the property tags on it, and the computer thinks it is a CD-ROM, and it says that the device is working properly.

If I can't get everything up and running tip top, I'll just move the video card (upgraded awhile back to play a MMORPG), and maybe the DVD+-RW if it can be made operational into a less beat up computer.

If I can help it, I don't want to think about buying a new computer just yet. Screen caps are available if anyone thinks they can help.

TYIA

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/870751.html

Date: 03/16/08     Keywords: google

've discovered the process NVSCV32.EXE is always running when I start up my computer. A search on Google tells me this is a worm so naturally I'd like to get rid of it asap?

I ran a full system scan of HitManPro today, but after a reboot it's still there. I'm scanning with AVG right now, but I suspect it won't find anything either.

I'm running Windows XP, I mostly browse in Firefox (version 2.0.0.12), although I'll use IE 7 occasionally.

I'm not an expert on these things at all, so any help on how to get rid of this would be most appreciated.

Please and thank you in advance!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/870342.html

Date: 03/16/08     Keywords: hosting

hi.

for the longest mediafire has been my favorite, and in my opinion the best file hosting site. But now for some reason I don't know I can't even access the site anymore let alone download anything from it. Anyone know why? And can I do something to make it work again?

thank you!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/869929.html

Date: 03/16/08     Keywords: virus

I got a new laptop on March 5th of this year. It's Window's Vista Ultimate, and a Eurocom. It's brand new, and for the most part runs beautifully. But shortly after I got it, I started having problems with it freezing up. It happens quite frequently (has already happened 5 times today) Usually when I've had computers freeze up on me, I'm at least able to move the mouse to hit restart. I'm not even able to do that. It won't even let me press ctrl-alt-del. At first I thought it was something to do with the display, but then it happened when I was listening to music, and the music screwed up and froze on the one note, so that led me to believe it wasn't a problem with the display. I ran adware and virus scans to make sure it wasn't that, and everything was ok. I have kept this computer very up to date in the short time that I've owned it.

I need help really badly. I'm going in for surgery in early April and need this computer running normally to keep up with my school work. Many thanks to anyone who can offer something.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/869785.html

Date: 03/12/08     Keywords: no keywords

In the building that I live, wi-fi is provided. At first it was a bit rocky getting it working as I needed a different wireless card than I have (something I found thru this site actually). Well since then I bought a whole new computer, a Sony Vaio, that already had the wireless built in that was WPA-2 compatible (it was one of the features I looked for when purchasing it).

Anyways, the internet worked lovely until about a week ago. Pages started becoming slow to load and then after a day of that I wasn't getting internet at all. I informed my landlord and on the day he went to check it out, it miraculously worked for that hour or so. Since then it hasn't.

Basically I can connect to the wireless network just fine, just cannot get beyond that. I get the 'limited or no connectivity' error. I once again informed him of it and he basically said that he was able to get on fine, there have been no other reports of issues connecting, and the internet company says they're broadcasting. I find it hard to believe that it's all my issue, because I can connect to other wireless networks just fine (including the one I'm currently on, but it comes and goes).

Soooo, any ideas of what I can do? If I had access to the modem, I would clearly cycle it through but I don't (and I'm betting my landlord wont at this point).

I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium. And I can provide more details if anyone asks.

Thanks in advance

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/869365.html

Date: 03/10/08     Keywords: java, web

Hi, I'm new here. I'm having an embarrassing little problem with Youtube that I can't figure out, but it's probably something simple. Every time I try to watch a video on the youtube website, I get this error message: "Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player." The only problem is, of course, that I have JavaScript enabled and the newest version of Adobe's Flash Player. I know this because I've gone so far as to uninstall them, reboot my computer, then reinstall them. But still, I get this message. Youtube's Help section is of no help, so I've come to you. Is there anything terribly obvious that I'm overlooking?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/869014.html

Date: 03/07/08     Keywords: browser

I have a cat who likes to sit on keyboards when I'm away. Sometimes, she hits the right combination of keys and changes some of my browser preferences. I was able to figure out all but one of the changes she made today. When ever I use my up/down arrow keys for scrolling pages, a curser appears and it jumps from item to item on the page instead of evenly scrolling down.

Any ideas what I need to do to change it back?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/868713.html

Date: 03/05/08     Keywords: software

Okay, so I've posted about this before, situation has changed slightly (according to my wife, anyway). Setup: my computer (no-name home-built) connected to a wireless router (Netgear WGR614v6) connected to a cable modem (Motorola Surfboard). Wife's computer is a Dell, four years old-ish now, using one of Netgear's wireless USB eggs. Problem: her computer now connects to the network (signal strength listed as excellent), but it doesn't see the Internet. I, obviously, do, since I'm posting this.

I know less than nothing about wireless networking, and am aggressive about it (I got out of hardware in the mid-nineties because I hated it), so when I plead with you to please use one-syllable words, I mean it. Anything more complex than changing a software setting I'll be calling in pros, so if it comes to that, just tell me to call the pros.

Thanks in advance.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/868241.html

Date: 03/03/08     Keywords: no keywords

My windows XP has suffered a crisis. I don't have the reinstallation/install disc. How can I get a replacement disc at a reasonable price?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/867703.html

Date: 03/02/08     Keywords: no keywords

I have...had a dell desk top dimension 5100 running XP windows.
I got a blue screen informing me of
"KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR"

and... "begin dump of physical memory. physical dump of memory complete."
it asked me to restart to repair and then...

"system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys" is missing.


So...why did this happen and can I repair it?

Thank you. :)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/867437.html

Date: 02/27/08     Keywords: no keywords

My disk drive has been going a bit nutso lately. I'm on a Toshiba running on Windows XP and lately my disk drive hasn't been detecting when I put a CD, DVD, or any type of disc into it. Sometimes its lights will flash for a few seconds but then nothing happens, nothing pops up, no little disc symbol next to my mouse. When it does detect the disc (on rare occasions) it will run it for a few minutes then suddenly stop processing the information. Whenever I inspect the disk drive the little laser (sorry i don't know the technical terms) is pushed all the way down and stuck away from the center of the disk drive. Every time I move the laser back to it original position it just gets stuck in that little corner again. I think the disks are being picked up because the laser is being faulty...Can anybody help me?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/867156.html

Date: 02/27/08     Keywords: browser

Hi all,

I love the animated avatars I see around, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to get them to animate when I get permission to use them. My browser seems to just grab a frame of the animation, and that's it. It's driving me frackin' crackers. Help? Is there code in the properties that I can't seem to see?

Feelin' like an eejyot,
~frabjous

ETA - I can save it as a .gif to my computer, but after that...?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/866934.html

Date: 02/25/08     Keywords: no keywords

Been trying all night to get the updated version of http://grygon.critter.net/ up but it won't go. The new index page should just feature 4 buttons, a center image, and text above and below the center image.

This is the first time I've used FileZilla, what am I doing wrong? It seems like a pretty simple GUI but obviously not if I've waited 15ish minutes (I'm on dialup) for it to update only to find my OLD site still there.

*grumble*

EDIT: I use Adobe Go-Live to manage my site and pages. I like it and have had NO problems using it to make sites. I've Exited it many times tonight and reopened my pages. They're still the newer versions. They're also newer versions in the Preview pages. So it isn't Adobe's mistake.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/866553.html