My computer is dying.

[Damoose]

Every so often when i start up it says theres an error in the registry. it repairs it etc. but every time it does it stops some files from working. my cable modem doesnt and work and all hell brakes loose. help. LOL

[Wojtek]

Miracle Solution = " format c: /s "

[Damoose]

i already formatted. just. i used the CD i got with the computer.

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Damoose
i already formatted. just. i used the CD i got with the computer.

You mean you used a third-party program to format your computer? :eek:

[Bruce]

Originally posted by Daniel
You mean you used a third-party program to format your computer? :eek: Well, sometimes you don't exactly have a choice...

Let's say you get a Compaq, and you want to format the drive. You're pretty much forced to use their "Quick Restore" CD. Why? Because you don't get the OS on a disc...

I'm not positive, but I would think Dell/Gateway/Whoever would be the same.

[Wojtek]

Both Dell and IBM include quick restore CD's in their PC/laptop boxes, but they also include the original windows CD.


A small pc store near my house was shut down about 2/3 years ago, because they didnt include the windows cd and thay were suspected of piracy.

[DCI]

HP Doesn't give out CD's either.

[Bruce]

Originally posted by DCI
HP Doesn't give out CD's either. HP = Compaq
Compaq = HP

[Wojtek]

Until Mid-Last Year=

Hp = Hp
Compaq = Compaq


Since Mid-Last Year=

Hp = Compaq
Compaq = Hp



DCI was refereing to the 1st one I think.

[Daniel]

Originally posted by DCI
HP Doesn't give out CD's either.

Well, you can get an HP with nothing installed, it's called OEM. :D

[trenzterra]

Well both my Acer laptops and my sister's desktop doesn'; t have the xp cd. the system restore does the job.

[Damoose]

it seems to be going fine now. No more registry problems as of yet. also, yes my computer is a hp and the disk came with that 'hp recovery disk'. anyways, im having a few problems. when i login to hotmail i get a blank screen? any suggestions?

[Daniel]

Is your computer running Windows 98?

[Damoose]

no. ME.

[98125]

when i login to hotmail i get a blank screen? any suggestions?

when i first got an account i had the same problem.
After a lot of "failed" attempts (using up about a few weeks of my spare time) i finally managed to view my accounts in IE.


To solve this problem i had to set it up the account in outlook express to get my mail. You could try the same (if you know how as i had to get a mate to do it).

However once a message is in trash you can't remove it, you have to let microsoft empty the deleted items folder.




Mullin

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Damoose
no. ME.

Argh, just as bad. :mad:

Dude, I swear, get XP or 2k...you'll be glad you did.

[Wojtek]

get 2k


xp reminds me of teletubies-land :biggrin2:

[Hk-]

My brand-new HP 733a doesnt have a cd, product recovery partition... you can order a one time cd if you want... plus, i dont have to activate xp home!, didnt come up wen i first booted up, and the first time i restored either... also not in the start menu... arhhh...... one less hassle :)...
by the way my fairly old IBM had a product recovery cd, not the orginal, they dont come with a new pc...

[Jan]

Originally posted by Daniel
Argh, just as bad. :mad:

Dude, I swear, get XP or 2k...you'll be glad you did.
Like everyone has the money to go and buy a new OS? And there is NOTHING wrong with ME, just because you don't like it, don't knock it.

[Damoose]

I have heard alot of bad things with XP too. to be honest i only like the look of it. I am having no problems with my puter now. Thanx everyone for helping. I only get registry problems when i restart, so i dont, also, i just press ctrl + alt + delete and close them when they do pop up :)

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Jan

And there is NOTHING wrong with ME, just because you don't like it, don't knock it.

It's a DOS based OS. 'Nuff said. :rolleyes:

Windows ME is just like 98/95, they all have problems handling CPU usuage, memory, and other things...and it's like a default after a certain time, the registry will be come currupt.

And I can get Windows XP for $40USD LEGAL...called OEM.

[da one]

u should take ya computer to a doctor
they can cure it
hahhaa :D

[Jan]

Originally posted by Daniel
Windows ME is just like 98/95, they all have problems handling CPU usuage, memory, and other things...and it's like a default after a certain time, the registry will be come currupt.
It has been running fine with no registry problems or major CPU stress on my 64MB RAM computer for over a year so far. :classic2:

[Bruce]

Originally posted by Jan

It has been running fine with no registry problems or major CPU stress on my 64MB RAM computer for over a year so far. :classic2: Eh? Then you must shut it down every day or something then...

[Jan]

Originally posted by Bruce
Eh? Then you must shut it down every day or something then...
Huh? No I don't, I even leave it running overnight now I have ADSL :confused:

[Bruce]

Originally posted by Jan

Huh? No I don't, I even leave it running overnight now I have ADSL :confused: Well, give it time then... back when I used 98 I couldn't go more than a few days without restarting. There's no way I'd ever be able to reach the 65+ days uptime I'm currently at with 2k.

[Wojtek]

Originally posted by Bruce
Well, give it time then... back when I used 98 I couldn't go more than a few days without restarting. There's no way I'd ever be able to reach the 65+ days uptime I'm currently at with 2k.

Why don't you shut it down?
I mean whats the point of leaving your PC on while slepping?

Except if your downloading stuff 24/24, but then again, WHAT do you download 2 months in a row :confused:

[Bruce]

Originally posted by Wojtek
Why don't you shut it down? Because if I ever shut it down, it probably wouldn't ever restart again...

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Jan

It has been running fine with no registry problems or major CPU stress on my 64MB RAM computer for over a year so far. :classic2:

You'll get your turn, just waIt inline like everyone else. :classic2:


Originally posted by Wojtek


Why don't you shut it down?
I mean whats the point of leaving your PC on while slepping?



The last time I rebooted this machine was when I installed Windows XP.

[Wojtek]

Originally posted by Bruce
Because if I ever shut it down, it probably wouldn't ever restart again...

And why?

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Wojtek


And why?

Bruce's computer = teh sucky

[Wojtek]

but he still manages to get 2k running on it,
so its not *that* sucky

[Daniel]

2k can run on almost anything...

I ran Win2k on a 266mhz Cely with 128MB RAM. :rolleyes:


Getting 2k to run is easy...but what you don't know is the poor state Bruce's computer is in. :D

[Wojtek]

Originally posted by Daniel
but what you don't know is the poor state Bruce's computer is in. :D
Fell down from the desk?

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Wojtek

Fell down from the desk?

That and a hell lot more...

[Wojtek]

Originally posted by Daniel


That and a hell lot more...
Wow, and the mobo still isnt cracked :)

My friends mobo broked when the compu fell down the stairs, lol

[Bruce]

So, umm... Daniel. When exactly did my computer fall off my desk? :confused:

I feel as though I'm the last one to find out everything...

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Bruce
So, umm... Daniel. When exactly did my computer fall off my desk? :confused:

I feel as though I'm the last one to find out everything...

I'm just joking... But I know how ummm...weak your computer is. :)

[Bruce]

Originally posted by Daniel
But I know how ummm...weak your computer is. :) Yes, well... hopefully I should have enough saved soon to ship me my $500 worth of components... I hope so anyway...

[Jan]

Just to get back on topic, Damoose is your computer fixed???

[Wojtek]

Just to get back off topic, Bruce, how exactly is your PC "sucky"? :biggrin2:



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BTW Jan, Damoose already metioned in an earlier post his pc was doing fine now.
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