Date: 08/25/05     Keywords: no keywords

Setup:

Laptop A
Currently connected to internet (dialup)
Running OS X Panther
Sharing - Internet - Share by Airport enabled (network name xyz)

Laptop B
Running Windows XP
Currently connected to wireless ad-hoc network xyz

I'm not sure if it's something I'm missing, or if this should be happening automatically.. if Laptop B is connected to the "internet sharing" network, how come it can't access the internet (eg. email/www)??

Thankyou :D

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/473532.html

Date: 08/22/05     Keywords: no keywords

In the Windows 98 version of MS Paint, when you paste something into the application, it always asked "do you want to resize" etc.

I loved this feature

But now I have XP which doesn't ask and just automatically makes the bitmap the size of whatever the image I'm pasting. As far as I can see there are no "Options" in MS Paint. Perhaps I should be looking outside of the program to change this default? Or does anyone know of the equivalent of a plugin?

Does anyone remember this feature?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/471699.html

Date: 08/22/05     Keywords: no keywords

Hi...
Just a simple question:

How can I find out the speed of my internet connection?
Like how many MBs per second it can download?
Where would I see this...

Thanks.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/471401.html

Date: 08/21/05     Keywords: security

Are there any ourTunes experts out there that could give me a hand? OurTunes used to work perfectly before I download a security update for Tiger. Now it seems to be working but saves the music files as documents in the choosen folder. I've deleted and redownloaded but to no avail. Help?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/470969.html

Date: 08/21/05     Keywords: no keywords

I have a lot of experience in formatting and reformatting modern computers but my friend recently brought me an older Compaq Presario5050 and I cannot figure out how to do this with XP. This is going to be used as a small scale server at an American Legion Hall, and XP will work on this computer. When I went into the BIOS to change boot order, I came to realize there was no such option. I inspected the BIOS for about 15 minutes and there are very few options in general. How can I configure this so that I can get the computer to boot off of the CD? Thanks

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/470741.html

Date: 08/21/05     Keywords: no keywords

Hi guys. I'm getting this error message:



I'm trying to move files to my dvd drive so I can burn them off. My hard drive is getting full but it's not too full to burn something.

I've tried all sorts of files, none will go to the dvd drive. I've even tried files that I've burned before.

I ran ad-aware and restarted my computer and that's about all I've done so far to try to fix it. I haven't been feeling very motivated lately.

None of the files are being used in another program. The files aren't corrupted or anything. My dvd drive is still able to read dvds. I can move files from folder to folder.

I'm running Windows XP on a Gateway 3522GZ.

Ideas?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/470430.html

Date: 08/20/05     Keywords: microsoft

Is there anyway on Windows XP to color code folders? In Outlook, is there anyway to color code an email?

How do I make it so when I'm uploading/burning/whatever and watching a DVD in Windows Media Player, the DVD doesn't look like some pirate import skipping about? I mean, is there a way to say that Windows Media Player has like first reserve on RAM or something?

Does anyone know the correct plugin for Winamp that displays in MSN Messenger what song I'm listening

Yes, I'm Bill Gates little Microsoft gimp. I don't think their products are particularly the best. I just dont' have time/money/resources to waste getting a whole new set of programs to do what I'm doing. So if there's any help out there at all, I'd be grateful ;)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/469795.html

Date: 08/19/05     Keywords: no keywords

I have this HP pavilion a819n running Windows XP Home Edition, version 5.1. 2600 Service Pack 2. The computer came from someone that is no longer with us and I haven't found a Windows XP CD.

When I boot-up it displays the wallpaper, then the desktop icons but while trying to load the tool-bar all the desktop icons disappear, the toolbar disappears. If you right click on the desktop nothing happens but you can press ctrl alt delete and the Windows Task Manager appears. It usually says Norton is running and sometimes that HP updater, (or something like that,) is also running.

Here is the error message that displays seconds after the computer messes up.


EXPLORER.EXE - Application error

The instruction at '0x747214ba' referenced memory at '0x747214ba'. The memory could not be 'written'.

Click on OK to terminate the program
Click on CANCEL to debug the program

Pressing cancel doesn't seem to do anything.

If I press Start on the toolbar when it is there and if I am quick enough I can access the control panel which will work and I have used some icons on the desktop to open the programs and they also work but the Help and Support Program is the only thing I can find that isn't functioning, (other than the destop applications.)

I have tried some tests that the PC Doctor does, like scanning the hard drive for errors but everything checks out ok.

I do have a Compaq Presario that has a Compaq System and Application Recovery Windows XP Home Edition CD but I don't think it would help. Would it?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/468905.html

Date: 08/19/05     Keywords: no keywords

you guys probably all moan and groan at subject lines like these, but hey, i'm swallowing my pride.

i recently moved into a new apartment. the selling point for my roommate and i was that it has a nice big office we can both work in.
however, upon realizing there is only one power outlet thing in the ENTIRE room, i have been pushed to investigate how we can go wireless, so cords won't be tripping us every 10 minutes.

currently have a dell inspiron and sony vaio, and comcast highspeed cable internet.

what materials do i need? just a wireless router and wireless cards? is it easy to hook up?
can anyone point me to a good easy tutorial? as basic as possible..

thanks loves.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/468568.html

Date: 08/19/05     Keywords: no keywords

A little off topic.
Ok so I let someone see my digital camera to review my pics.
well some how they deleted all of them.
I was wondering if there was a program or some trick or anything that could give me a chance to get my pictures back off my sd card
I have not taken another picture or modified it in any way since then.
I guess the data still there.
please help

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/468287.html

Date: 08/18/05     Keywords: no keywords

Hi, if anyone can help me with these, I'd be grateful.

First of all, I've tried installing Macromedia Flash Player for my Internet Explorer several times, but whenever it reaches the install screen, where it says I have to click on the gold bar to continue, I don't see a gold bar. Here's a screen shot.

Flash works on my Netscape just fine, no problems.

Also, these days, my Windows Media Player just won't play the video for .wmv files. I can hear the audio just fine though, just no video, when I know it's there.

I'm using Windows XP Home Edition, with Service Pack 2 already installed.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/468049.html

Date: 08/17/05     Keywords: no keywords

Every time I try to delete anything on my computer, I get an Error telling me that Windows Explorer needs to close. What's wrong? I already tried running ScanDisk.

(Sorry for posting twice.)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/467896.html

Date: 08/17/05     Keywords: virus, spyware

I just bought a Compaq desktop this past Sunday and already have problems with it.

My last computer ran Win95 when I first got it, and it ran faster than the computer I've got now. I've had a few issues with the new computer freezing up for a few minutes at a time, and it usually starts working if I sit long enough and wait, but sometimes it doesn't. I'd heard from many people that if you've got Norton, it's constantly running doing something, and it slows the computer down. I don't really have a problem with it since it just popped up to let me know that it found a threat, where the other programs don't pull it up.

Overall, the computer runs really really slow compared to my old one, and I was wondering what actions I could take to keep it from stalling or freezing or just to keep it running faster.

So my questions are:
- Are there programs that help protect me from viruses and spyware, that are better than Norton? If so, what are they?
- How can I get into my settings to change the programs that start as soon as I log on? A friend of mine showed me how a few years ago, but I hadn't needed to use it, so I don't remember the command.
- What can make my computer run faster and stop freezing up?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/467597.html

Date: 08/17/05     Keywords: no keywords

Okay, I have cable Internet with one of those spiffy routers, right. Anywho I was on vacation and my grandparents turned it off so the lights stayed dull.

I got up this morning and the lights were flashing, so I assumed the Internet had been cut back on, so I re-connected the router to my computer.

My grandmom says she didn't turn it on.

So my question is:

When the lights are flashing, that DOES mean that your Internet service is on, right?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/467007.html

Date: 08/16/05     Keywords: no keywords

I have a quick question regarding an issue I haven't had much time to look into that I would like to resolve.

I had an EPOX 8K3A+ hooked up with an AMD Athlon 1.6 ghz. socket A chip. The motherboard was about 5 years old and had shot capacitators so I replaces it with an EPOX 8KMM3I-X.

The new motherboard works fine with all the old hardware except the AMD chip is now clocking at 1.2 insted of 1.6ghz.

Is this a compatability issue or can it be corrected in bios?

Any help will be much appriciated.

End.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/466481.html

Date: 08/16/05     Keywords: rss, software, browser, html, technology, java, virus, web, spyware, yahoo, microsoft, google

Hey guys, this time I have a question not about my computer but my brothers.

Lately, it has been randomly shutting down. When it does, the entire screen goes black and the tower...sings? It plays 4 deep notes...Do sol Do Sol if anyone has studied Solfage.

He had a host of Adware and 4 trojans, all of which have been removed but the problem persists.

Not that I have any idea what it means, but here is the logfile from Hijack This!.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:47:37 PM, on 8/16/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\VsTskMgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NETWOR~1\COMMON~1\naPrdMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
D:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\TalkBack\TBMon.exe
D:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Master\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://google.com/
N3 - Netscape 7: # Mozilla User Preferences

/* Do not edit this file.
*
* If you make changes to this file while the browser is running,
* the changes will be overwritten when the browser exits.
*
* To make a manual change to preferences, you can visit the URL about:config
* For more information, see http://www.mozilla.org/unix/customizing.html#prefs
*/

user_pref("aim.session.firsttime", false);
user_pref("browser.activation.checkedNNFlag", true);
user_pref("browser.bookmarks.added_static_root", true);
user_pref("browser.download.dir", "C:\\Documents and Settings\\Master\\Desktop\\pastel pics");
user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "engine://D%3A%5CProgram%20Files%5CNetscape%5CNetscape%5Csearchplugins%5CSBWeb_01.src");
user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "www.google.com");
user_pref("browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone", "rv:1.7.2");
user_pref("browser.tabs.forceHide", true);
user_pref("dom.disable_open_during_load", true);
user_pref("intl.charsetmenu.browser.cache", "windows-1252, UTF-8,
N3 - Netscape 7: # Mozilla User Preferences

/* Do not edit this file.
*
* If you make changes to this file while the browser is running,
* the changes will be overwritten when the browser exits.
*
* To make a manual change to preferences, you can visit the URL about:config
* For more information, see http://www.mozilla.org/unix/customizing.html#prefs
*/

user_pref("aim.session.firsttime", false);
user_pref("browser.activation.checkedNNFlag", true);
user_pref("browser.bookmarks.added_static_root", true);
user_pref("browser.download.dir", "C:\\Documents and Settings\\Master\\Desktop\\pastel pics");
user_pref("browser.search.defaultengine", "engine://D%3A%5CProgram%20Files%5CNetscape%5CNetscape%5Csearchplugins%5CSBWeb_01.src");
user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "www.google.com");
user_pref("browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone", "rv:1.7.2");
user_pref("browser.tabs.forceHide", true);
user_pref("dom.disable_open_during_load", true);
user_pref("intl.charsetmenu.browser.cache", "windows-1252, UTF-8,
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\COMPAN~1\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\COMPAN~1\Installs\cpn\ycomp5_5_7_0.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTStartup] C:\Program Files\Creative\Splash Screen\CTEaxSpl.EXE /run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Jet Detection] d:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy\PROGRAM\ADGJDet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] d:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShStatEXE] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\SHSTAT.EXE" /STANDALONE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\UpdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Network Associates Error Reporting Service] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\TalkBack\TBMon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] D:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Cisco Systems Gatorlink VPN Client.lnk = C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\vpngui.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Yahoo! Search - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycsrch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://D:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Dictionary - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Yahoo! &Maps - file:///C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common/ycdict.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - D:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {60AABB26-4D2E-48AD-9334-FB8803A7C671} (WebCamRecv3X Control) - http://www.dynamiciplink.com/ActiveX/WebViewer.cab
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service (CVPND) - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Framework Service (McAfeeFramework) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates McShield (McShield) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: Network Associates Task Manager (McTaskManager) - Network Associates, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\VsTskMgr.exe

Sean

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/466361.html

Date: 08/16/05     Keywords: web, yahoo

Howdy.
I seem to be having trouble with the volume/sound on my computer.
I can't hear music, I can't hear sounds, I can't hear anything.
I turn up the volume and nothing happens except a buzzing noise.
I tried to go to start > programs > accessories > entertainment > volume control, to see if there was a problem, but nothing comes up when I click it.

The speakers are plugged into the computer the way they're supposed to be.
Could it be the sound card or something?

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Second problem is, when I try to use my webcam on MSN messenger, it pauses for a moment and then says:

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/466129.html

Date: 08/15/05     Keywords: no keywords

I need help hooking up my two computers to my DSL.

I'm using Verizon DSL with a Westell 2200 modem (if that helps), and I got one computer hooked up to my modem and my router (Linksys Wireless-G, 2.4 GHz). Well, now that I have this one computer hooked up properly (obviously, or I wouldn't be typing to you right now, lol), how do I hook up the other so it gets internet access??

Does it hook up to my router? Do I need a super long ethernet cable or something? My other computer is like three rooms away. I don't think I can do that... So how can I do it wireless? Do I need some kind of adapter for my router or for my second computer?

The instructions only showed me how to hook up one computer to this router, not two. So please help me. I'm beyond clueless. :/

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/464868.html

Date: 08/13/05     Keywords: no keywords

alright, so.. i can't seem to figure out this microphone set up process. maybe i'm just doing something very obvious wrong, but for some reason, my microphone does not want to record voices anymore. however, it picks up digital sounds from my computer perfectly. i don't know what the problem is.. it has worked before. help?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/463893.html

Date: 08/12/05     Keywords: no keywords

what can i expect to see if 1) i turn on my computer with empty DIMM slots? or if 2) i had the wrong kind of memory in? would these two scenarios produce the same result?

i just built a computer and it won't post. i get nothing on my screen (i've tried 2 video cards and 3 monitors); i get no pc seaker beeps; all drives are active (LEDs are on); all front panel connections/LEDs work; the case fan, processor fan, and video card fan turn on.

i've cleared the CMOS several times (by jumpers and battery); i've mounted the motherboard to cardboard (to rule out shorts); i've tried it barebones (only motherboard, memory, video, and front connections). all i can think is that it is 1) a faulty motherboard which i can't test easily 2) it is a faulty processor which i also can't test too easily 3) i have the wrong kind of memory.

would bad memory produce this result? shouldn't it still post and tell me there is no memory installed? shouldn't i at LEAST get the pc speaker to beep some diagnostics at me?

all components are brand new aside from one of the two video cards i tried.

i don't want to pay $40 to troubleshoot this on top of $X to replace the damaged part. help!

UPDATE: i just tried turning everything on with no memory installed. same resutlt. no beeps. no video. nothing.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computer_help/463389.html