Jelly Bean

Thankx guys and ooops today I was yet again running the Dropin Center.I was DA BOSS for the day. 9am-3 pm. It is volunteer work so no pay day.

Can I just appoligies for my lack of activity on the forum for the past few days. I have had a few computer jobs to be done. A Acer laptop.Eeeewwwww Acer. Then after I went out on a laptop job this morning I got roped into running the Droppin Center from around 12-30 to 3-00 this afternoon. Had a MAC in today which is now up and running. Then a PC in for a repair install. Oh and an Acer laptop again. Now I am hungry and tired. Just now and then I have them few days were I have work arrive in or have to go out on a job or two.

Hello. I am not sure realy. I installed a floppy in my new build due to others needing help and I need the floppy. I did install a card reader also. Never thought of what other items could be fitted. I have a spare slot maybe the guys can come up with an idea for both of us.

Hello and welcome to the forum. The first thing to try is a system restore. JB.

Hello and welcome. The first thing to try is a new BIOS battery.

Hello and welcome to the forum. :)

Hello apple and welcome to the forum. Strange events you have there. Have you tried an update of your graphics card driver and use the monitor controls to set back to factory reset/default? JB.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

If you have more than one stick of RAM try one stick in then reboot see what happens. Then remove that stick and test the next and see what happnes.

First,download the program from here: http://www.memtest.org There are three types of downloads you can get, a bootable CD (.iso),USB and a bootable floppy disk. Pick one and download it. If you're experiencing troubles using the CD or Floppy versions, you may try the USB version, but i haven't tried it yet.Maybe some one else has tried the USB version and will add "How to" to this thread.http://www.pchelpforum.com/images/smilies/smiley.gif Scroll down almost to the bottom of the page and you will see listed the downloadable files listed on the left. Test the system with all RAM sticks inserted first. Or time consuming I know take all of them out so you have just the one plugged into the primary slot. Run the test and swap with the other sticks until all is tested individually. Don't forget to turn off and unplug your computer before removing/replacing any components. It is suggested that you run the test for at least 7 Passes. You can run it longer or shorter if you wish but note any errors it states on the information it gives you onscreen.I recommend you run memtest for at least 2-3 hours.If you do get errors, that means that the stick you have currently is incompatible or faulty or it may only a dirty slot or contact on the module/motherboard. If you don't get any errors, put all your RAM sticks back into its slots if you removed them all but one and run the test a final time and observe any errors. There is also menus,information and items you can change inside the program.Fiddle if you want to,but don't ask me what they do and I do not know how to rest any data in the software.I only use the basic setup,why?As I am not fully used to the program and would not want to create an issue were there proberly is not one to start with. Memtest CD: Download the ISO current version (memtest86+-1.70.iso.zip) to your PC. Extract the .zip file to a location that you know, like the Desktop or Downloads folder or next to the .zip file. You should end up with the file Memtest86+-1.70.iso "Note" If you have WinRAR (or similar) installed, it will look like an unzippable archive with nothing inside. Do not open it with WinRAR. Go to your favorite CD burning software, and choose to burn from an image file. Simply point to the memtest.iso file and hit the burn button. Example: Nero>Disk Image or Saved Project>[select the memtest iso file]Ok>Next etc.But you can use the software you have already installed if it is compatable. Insert a blank CD into the drive and let it do its magic. Yeay,you have a memtest bootable CD. Simply leave the CD in the drive and boot from CD by pressing a key then running the test.You may need to enter BIOS/Setup via relevent key on your computer and set first boot device. How to set first boot device in BIOS/Setup: Restart the computer/laptop and on the post screen(black screen white words) It should say "To enter setup press ?" this could be F1,F2 or Del key or another,please refer to your machines manual or manufacturers website.Once in BIOS locate boot order tab and set first boot device to either USB,CD,Floppy and save and exit. Bootable Floppy Disk: Download the package current version (memtest86+-1.70.floppy.zip) to your PC. Extract the zipped file to a location that you know, like the desktop or folder etc. You should end up with a folder named floppy. Go into the folder and double click on the install.bat. A command window will pop up asking you for a location of your disk drive. Insert a blank floppy disk into the floppy drive, then enter the letter of the drive (usually the letter a) then follow the prompts. After it creates the floppy, simply boot your PC with the disk still in the drive and run the test as advised. After you've set the test, grab some coffee and a magazine or go watch tv or play XBOX360,etc. It will take a while. Problems FAQ Q: I put the CD/Floppy disk in and rebooted my PC and it still didn't run. A: You may need to select the boot device by pressing a special key or change the boot order of your PC by entering BIOS/Setup. While your PC is starting up, there is a button you have to press to enter it. You can find it by looking for "Press .... to enter SETUP". Most comonly the DEL key or F2, then looking for "Boot devices" or "Boot order" or similar, then following the onscreen prompts to change them. Q: I have no floppy drive.. A: Use the CD version. Q: What if i want to run the test overnight? A: Go ahead. If you have the patience.. Q: Is this test entirely 100% accurate? A: Yes and No. I would actualy treat these tests as more of a guideline, since there are other factors that can play into having hardware/RAM trouble. Most common example would be mixed and matched RAM, where both test out OK but when put together won't let your system boot etc. (although there are cases that mixed RAM works fine on most people's system - but that's motherboard dependant.) Some others are under-powered systems etc. If you want a second opinion, there are other memory diagnostic programs out there, and one built into Vista type in the search bar memory and click on Memory Diagnostic Utility. Follow the instructions and reboot. Q: Test comes out OK but Windows OS is still giving me errors? A: You can try another new set of RAM if you wish (as per comment above), but you should now be focusing on finding out if it is a windows problem (since this test runs pre-windows boot) or other hardware related problem. I suggest striping your PC to its barebones components where possible then start troubleshoot from there. Bare bones basicaly means you power off the computer and remove all the RAM,disconnect CD/DVD rom drives,floppy drives,card readers,hardware items not required to boot the computer,then start with 1 stick of RAM inserted in first slot nearest processor.Then reboot/restart the computer and test the system,note do you get any beep code errors as an example.Each time you connect a peice of hardware you must power off the machine and disconnect from the power socket before reconnecting any hardware into your computer. The older registry backup would proberly mean you would loose some settings and software.

Hello and welcome to the forum. It appears you may of corrupted your operating system and moved some boot files. Do you have the recovery disks or install disk?

Brilliant. Often setting BIOS to default can resolve and issue but checking hardware is listed can help us further.

Yes it is remove RAM and resit it. But try resetting BIOS first. Just remove BIOS battery for two minutes while powered off and remove from mains power. Replace BIOS battery,restart computer and see if it now is any better. Removing all external hardware not needed to boot the computer can also test the issue. An IDE cable may also be an issue. If we can test a few things first. Is your computer keeping time and date? A BIOS update may be required but not sure at this time.

Hello again. Sorry it took so long to reply I just got back from a laptop repair job. Ok first off try resitting your RAM. Or open her up and use the BIOS reset jumper to reset the BIOS. Possibly bad BIOS battery.

That will be a good idea.

While in there check to see if your hard drive is listed and such items as CD/DVD rom etc.

Yes.

Do not use the recovery disks it will wipe the hard drive of all files. Are you able to enter BIOS/setup and load defaults?

That is excellent. Thankyou for getting back to us.

Have you tried turning of the modem/router and the laptop/PC then reboot modem then reboot laptop/pc and see if it kicks in the connection?

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Hello and welcome.

Here we are some help tips on how to troubleshoot this error: Troubleshooting Power Supply Issues HP Pavilion t540.se Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

Hello there and welcome to the forum. It is always great to meet new members. :)

I dont like eBay. I was just wondering if there was anything in my area. I am decluttering the house. Christmas is coming,I have already got some one to take all the babys toys she dont play with to a car boot to help raise funds for the swim team. Old cloths have gone up the Dropin Centers charity shop. If I dont use it,wear it then it may as well be sold,given away and used by others.