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A couple of days ago I mentioned I was having boot-up problems. I finally got a message which might further explain what the problem is.
"Alert! PCI Express Card is running in x1 mode."
Any information on what is wrong and how I might be able to fix it would be greatly appreciated. -- Demonesque 07:48, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Do you have SLI/Crossfire? -- Proficient 03:57, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
In windows XP, when you view some pictures in the thumbnail view, windows creates a hidden file. What is the extension of this hidden file? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.174.162.131 ( talk • contribs)
Thank you
My pc has a strange "Siren" sound and wont POST. Its not RAM and its not the GFX card. There is also nothing on the screen. (infact no signal from the gfx card) Its a P4 Mobo with a socket 478 CPU.
I recon the mobo is dead. Whats your opinion?
I don't remember the brand but I built several PCs with motherboards that eventually failed with a siren. It turned out to be the CPU overheating and replacing the fan fixed the problem in every case.
It could be the graphics card, the cpu, the power supply, or even a fan. I seriously doubt there's a siren in the computer. It is just the beep that normally makes a quick "beep beep", but now going "beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...." right? I've been able to do that with just a broken keyboard too. -- Kainaw (talk) 12:22, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
PC normally makes one kind of beep to tell you all hardware is OK (and proceeds to post screen), and other kinds of beep to tell you of serious hardware problems (and blank screen).
My Asus mobo handbook came with descriptions of various noises and meanings, but most don't.
My PC recently did this, in the end I unplugged everything (disks, RAM, PCI, power) except cpu and plugged it all back in and luckily it works OK now. If this doesn't work I'd assume mobo is dead. Rentwa 14:23, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
In Windows, is there a way to tell the computer that the numeric keypad is upside down (like a telephone). In other words, when I hit 7 on the numeric keypad, I want it to think I hit 1. When I hit 1, I want it to think I hit 7. Then, the numbers will be in the same order as my telephone - even though the actual print on the keys will not change until I pull off the keys and move them around. -- Kainaw (talk) 14:40, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
How i come to know that the programing language that i use, is the C or C++?which things are differ-- 86.62.212.112 16:38, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
i want to know what is a dual core processor and what is the advantages of using it. i want to also know what is meaning of duo and solo.
The terms "Duo" and "Solo" are Intel terms to describe the features of their processors (or CPUs). Duo, as the name suggests, means it is dual-core, and solo, is single. At the moment, Intel has just released their new Core 2 Duo line for notebooks, and several weeks ago released it for desktops. AMD's line of dual-core processors is known as the X2. There are numberous advantages to having a dual-core processor, but it largely depends on what you plan to use your computer for. This is due to the fact that most programs are not designed natively for more than one processor, and as a result will not use the other processor. So unless you use two CPU intensive programs at once, such as video encoding or editing high-resolution photos, you will not notice much individual application speed increases (unless of course, it is designed for one or more processors, also known as being multi-threaded). However, because Windows is capable of using more than one CPU at once effectively, you will notice it being much more responsive, even if you are doing simple things such as web-browsing and editing documents. Also, coupled with the dropping prices, I would recommend to get a dual core processor. Ronaldh 13:09, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
I am looking at buying a new laptop and am wondering if Internet security is necessary, I can get Norton for about €40 but a friend tells me that its not worth getting as there is no treats to home users and that all the talk about Viruses, hackers, etc... is just scaremongering by software providers to make profits. He also said that if I really want it there are equally good free ones available on the net. is he right or should i definitely get the normal security? Ken 19:16, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
I've taken a look at the relevant article and want to know if I understand correctly, that the SVG file format allows an image to be opened and have its components shifted around again, kinda like layers saved in Paint Shop Pro's native file format..? -- Username132 ( talk) 19:35, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
What would be the best programming language for general use? -- Yanwen 22:07, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi,
Sorry that a similar question was asked earlier, but I have a slightly different question. I have an IBM Thinkpad (laptop) that is running Windows 98. I want to upgrade it to XP, but my CD drive doesn't burn CDs, the laptop doesn't recognize any of my flash drives, and my internet connection is not working on it. So essentially, I can't back up my files. If I install XP, will I lose all my files, or will they still be there in XP? Thanks, -- potatoman7134
I don't suggest upgrading. I have a similar IBM ThinkPad, and have decided to leave it "as is". I have a new computer I will use for new stuff, and the laptop will just be used as an archive. BTW, does your laptop even meet the minimum system requirements for Windows XP ? StuRat 23:55, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
I probably won't upgrade then. The laptop does meet the requirements for XP, but I don't think I'll upgrade. Thanks for the help! -- potatoman7134
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A couple of days ago I mentioned I was having boot-up problems. I finally got a message which might further explain what the problem is.
"Alert! PCI Express Card is running in x1 mode."
Any information on what is wrong and how I might be able to fix it would be greatly appreciated. -- Demonesque 07:48, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Do you have SLI/Crossfire? -- Proficient 03:57, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
In windows XP, when you view some pictures in the thumbnail view, windows creates a hidden file. What is the extension of this hidden file? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.174.162.131 ( talk • contribs)
Thank you
My pc has a strange "Siren" sound and wont POST. Its not RAM and its not the GFX card. There is also nothing on the screen. (infact no signal from the gfx card) Its a P4 Mobo with a socket 478 CPU.
I recon the mobo is dead. Whats your opinion?
I don't remember the brand but I built several PCs with motherboards that eventually failed with a siren. It turned out to be the CPU overheating and replacing the fan fixed the problem in every case.
It could be the graphics card, the cpu, the power supply, or even a fan. I seriously doubt there's a siren in the computer. It is just the beep that normally makes a quick "beep beep", but now going "beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...." right? I've been able to do that with just a broken keyboard too. -- Kainaw (talk) 12:22, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
PC normally makes one kind of beep to tell you all hardware is OK (and proceeds to post screen), and other kinds of beep to tell you of serious hardware problems (and blank screen).
My Asus mobo handbook came with descriptions of various noises and meanings, but most don't.
My PC recently did this, in the end I unplugged everything (disks, RAM, PCI, power) except cpu and plugged it all back in and luckily it works OK now. If this doesn't work I'd assume mobo is dead. Rentwa 14:23, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
In Windows, is there a way to tell the computer that the numeric keypad is upside down (like a telephone). In other words, when I hit 7 on the numeric keypad, I want it to think I hit 1. When I hit 1, I want it to think I hit 7. Then, the numbers will be in the same order as my telephone - even though the actual print on the keys will not change until I pull off the keys and move them around. -- Kainaw (talk) 14:40, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
How i come to know that the programing language that i use, is the C or C++?which things are differ-- 86.62.212.112 16:38, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
i want to know what is a dual core processor and what is the advantages of using it. i want to also know what is meaning of duo and solo.
The terms "Duo" and "Solo" are Intel terms to describe the features of their processors (or CPUs). Duo, as the name suggests, means it is dual-core, and solo, is single. At the moment, Intel has just released their new Core 2 Duo line for notebooks, and several weeks ago released it for desktops. AMD's line of dual-core processors is known as the X2. There are numberous advantages to having a dual-core processor, but it largely depends on what you plan to use your computer for. This is due to the fact that most programs are not designed natively for more than one processor, and as a result will not use the other processor. So unless you use two CPU intensive programs at once, such as video encoding or editing high-resolution photos, you will not notice much individual application speed increases (unless of course, it is designed for one or more processors, also known as being multi-threaded). However, because Windows is capable of using more than one CPU at once effectively, you will notice it being much more responsive, even if you are doing simple things such as web-browsing and editing documents. Also, coupled with the dropping prices, I would recommend to get a dual core processor. Ronaldh 13:09, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
I am looking at buying a new laptop and am wondering if Internet security is necessary, I can get Norton for about €40 but a friend tells me that its not worth getting as there is no treats to home users and that all the talk about Viruses, hackers, etc... is just scaremongering by software providers to make profits. He also said that if I really want it there are equally good free ones available on the net. is he right or should i definitely get the normal security? Ken 19:16, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
I've taken a look at the relevant article and want to know if I understand correctly, that the SVG file format allows an image to be opened and have its components shifted around again, kinda like layers saved in Paint Shop Pro's native file format..? -- Username132 ( talk) 19:35, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
What would be the best programming language for general use? -- Yanwen 22:07, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi,
Sorry that a similar question was asked earlier, but I have a slightly different question. I have an IBM Thinkpad (laptop) that is running Windows 98. I want to upgrade it to XP, but my CD drive doesn't burn CDs, the laptop doesn't recognize any of my flash drives, and my internet connection is not working on it. So essentially, I can't back up my files. If I install XP, will I lose all my files, or will they still be there in XP? Thanks, -- potatoman7134
I don't suggest upgrading. I have a similar IBM ThinkPad, and have decided to leave it "as is". I have a new computer I will use for new stuff, and the laptop will just be used as an archive. BTW, does your laptop even meet the minimum system requirements for Windows XP ? StuRat 23:55, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
I probably won't upgrade then. The laptop does meet the requirements for XP, but I don't think I'll upgrade. Thanks for the help! -- potatoman7134