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Software / BIOS reset from within Windos XP?

« on: August 24, 2009, 12:09:52 AM »

[quote name=\'alan.surry\' post=\'464711\' date=\'Aug 13 2009, 05:57 AM\']I have inherited a HP Pavillion Zx5000 laptop

Alan[/quote]

You mean you have jacked a HP Pavillion Zx5000 laptop.  
lol, its all good mate, you can admit it http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />
*wink*  we're all "cool" here.  This is a "cool" forum. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

Now on to the problem at hand... yeah, i got nothing.  bios is password protected?  why... i ask?
Thats kinda nuts i think.  oh well, try what questolo said... with the jumpers.

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Software / Tfullscreen,block tracker,process logger keep appearing

« on: August 23, 2009, 11:53:41 PM »

well it might be your factory install cd.  If you have changed the motherboard recently.  Then its not the same computer anymore.
Try to install xp with another xp cd.  Then get the device drivers for the motherboard from the makers website.

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Software / How to convert XP retail cd to allow OEM keys

« on: August 23, 2009, 11:43:39 PM »

[quote name=\'ratatattatt\' post=\'464874\' date=\'Aug 23 2009, 06:39 PM\']Hey guys,

I'm trying to make a copy of my retail XP install CD that will allow OEM activations keys, so that my friend can reinstall Windows on a botched up PC.

So I rip the files from my CD, then edit the setupp.ini file via the instructions here.  The only discrepancy is that this page says "51882" as the first 5 numbers, while my setupp.ini file ripped from my CD has "55277" as the first 5 numbers.  So I've tried both "51882OEM" as well as "55277OEM", then creating an ISO and burning that to a CD.  Neither of these have changed the screen I see when it comes time to enter the product key, and it still tells me the key is not valid.

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong or not doing?  Is there something in that's not mentioned in that tutorial?[/quote]


Is this XP with service packs 2 or 3?

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Alt-OS / Free Os *Wanted*

« on: July 20, 2009, 10:33:40 PM »

[quote name=\'smittastical\' post=\'284168\' date=\'Feb 9 2007, 09:54 PM\']dude i got you.....i found a distro of linux that was pretty user friendly..and has apps that automatically install..either through apt-get or mydsl extencions...its called dsl (or damn small linux) download this iso and burn it...stick it in your cd rom drive and start your computer it will load up with this linux os automatically if u have your boot priority set to cd-rom...if u need any help with it or any questions all my messenger names are in my signature


ftp://ftp.oss.cc.gatech.edu/pub/linux/dis...ent/current.iso[/quote]


Freaking Tight!
I have known about portable linux iso, but didnt know it was this small.
I dont wanna partition my hardrive so my solution was to create a virtual
environment and run another os from there.

but since i can run from the cd and its so small. What the hey!!  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />
its all good.

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Software / Microsoft IE can't display page

« on: July 20, 2009, 10:11:04 PM »

check your firewall, and make sure its not blocking ie.
If firewall is not on supervisor mode, you will not see the prompt telling you to allow IE to make
outside connection.

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Software / Every time MS Words opens it has a "Windows Installer" pop u

« on: July 20, 2009, 10:02:30 PM »

Well if you dont like that Box that comes up.
If its too annoying for you, but you wont buy legit office, or "get" another copy.

Youre screwed.  Uninstall it and then Install Free open office.
There you go, this is one solution.   http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sleep.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'-_-\' />

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Software / Slow Internet?

« on: July 20, 2009, 09:56:25 PM »

I absolutely do not use google chrome.  
I think google is getting too strong.

Iv'e tested the browser, and its good.
There were some certain maneuvers i  wanted to test out, and
chrome outperformed firefox and ie and opera.  firefox came in second.
My point is that google has too much data on user preference, they know what
the average consumer is thinking.  

My post might seem contradictory, but thats not my intention.
I dont like how google is taking over everything.
Im already sick of them controlling my page ranking on serps, and making
me have to be up on my SEO game at all times.

But thats just my rants.  It might be inevitable that chrome will win
the browser wars, but ill be content to have resisted as much as i could.
FIREFOX FOR LIFE.  (im making gang hand signs  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />)

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Software / IP hiding

« on: July 20, 2009, 09:44:48 PM »

ok I like this topic, finally a nice real post.

You wanna hide your ip?  well this means you wanna use another ip that is not your own.  tee hee  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

Thats cool, we all do it.  It feels good, and its ok to explore.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

If youre serious about hiding your ip while having zero restrictions, unlike free proxy sites.
You gotta pay.  there is no way around it.  Even if you got your own private proxy making servers.
you're definitely paying.

Im not going into any more details, come back to your post if you really wanna know more. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sleep.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'-_-\' />

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Software / How Do I Find The Carrier Settings For the iPhone to run MMS

« on: July 20, 2009, 09:35:13 PM »

Try google, you might get lucky.  And then after you find your answer.
Join that forum and try to help others if you can.  I did this one time
when i was so grateful for my problem being solved.

Its great because i know alot about tech.

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Software / new backup software

« on: July 20, 2009, 09:11:49 PM »

Ok you go first.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />
Then ill go next.   etc

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Software / WinXP_Pro_OEM_SP3 crack

« on: January 26, 2009, 01:48:49 PM »

[quote name=\'pecericek\' post=\'456796\' date=\'Jan 26 2009, 03:39 AM\']So from the beginning,

I intalled WinXP_Pro_OEM_SP3 on my PC before 30 days. Than I applied crack, which eliminate the system countdown 30 days to activate Win, but probably not fair to activate winxp. Now, after 30 days requires activation winxp but after you click to activate now will tell me that the system is activated and again offered the sign to winxp. The same is happening even in safe mode.

Thanks for any advice.[/quote]


hey friend,
youre in the wrong forum if youre asking for help with software hacks.
http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

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Software / what software will i need to remove small squares on my flv videos.

« on: January 26, 2009, 01:45:56 PM »

[quote name=\'cheste\' post=\'456423\' date=\'Jan 19 2009, 10:53 AM\']I have found one software that has helped me .that software is POWER DIRECTOR by cyberlink. it do not remove the squares but it can make your blurry movies become more watchable and can also fix your audio.so try it it has helped me a lot. i think if i convert my movies i think it will remove a little bit of the squares.i tried it with a movie and it worked. but its a trial.but you can get it with the crack on torrent sites. hope it helps you like it did to me.

peace your boy from seychelles. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' />[/quote]

hi cheste,

thanks for this.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

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Tech Clinic / reformat help

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:48:34 PM »

Always have an os cd when doing any thing like that.
you will need it.

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Tech Clinic / periodic lag spikes... possible virus

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:42:19 PM »

dude, so youre the guy whos been lagging our games  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

but it could be that some software you got is checking and downloading updates while youre playing.
you can notice it while youre playing games, but not when youre doing regular stuff.

it could be something else though.

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Tech Clinic / Account privileges?

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:29:00 PM »

Americas Army, now thats a nice game.

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Tech Clinic / Quick Question..

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:25:36 PM »

[quote name=\'eloyman\' post=\'456069\' date=\'Jan 14 2009, 04:49 PM\']Is there a way to just WIPE my hardrive of all my files quickly except the programs and files that were on it when the computer was first purchased?[/quote]



You can't tell the wiping software to "selectively wipe" the drive and leave software alone.  
it kills everythiing.

So make sure you have your Device Drivers CD ready, before performing your clean install.

cheers

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Tech Clinic / dowloading setup files

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:15:19 PM »

If you absolutely must have it on a cd, heres one of the various options i would do.
i would zip the file.  Then i would burn it.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

if the pc tells me that it still wont keep all of the information, ill put it into the trash can,
because that doesnt make sense. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

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Tech Clinic / Print server on router

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:05:03 PM »

Ahh ive always wanted to play with print servers.  Printing wireless is really tight.  
Plus the master pc doesnt have to be on in order for the printer to be shared on the network.

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Tech Clinic / Can't burn DVD's

« on: January 18, 2009, 04:01:31 PM »

[quote name=\'mickapoo\' post=\'456235\' date=\'Jan 17 2009, 08:36 AM\']I've tried doing that but with a dvd-r in the drive, and I get an error message that says, "Windows encountered a problem when trying to copy this file. What do you want Windows to do?" then it has cancel and retry. It's just a 67k picture and a 3mb movie that I'm trying to burn. Neither one works.

Thanks for your help!
Mickapoo[/quote]


Firstly, those files are too small to burn on a high capacity medium like dvd.
You will encounter error messages. For files that small i would advice to burn it on a CDR.  
(it might still not let you, so get your trusty flash drive http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />)

lol its like a waste of the computers time to put 3mb into a 4GB space.
Thats like, ridiculous.  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

Secondly, even if you get the 3mb movie into the dvdr disc you wont be able to play it on your dvd player,
because the movie will not be recognized as a dvd format.

cheers mate.

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Hardware / Asus EEEPC 4G Surf

« on: January 18, 2009, 03:44:06 PM »

Man, i tried to move that product on ebay.  lol
i sold 2 but, ebay noobs started lowering their prices, and selling at a loss.
So i was like, you know what, forget that!
and i pulled out of it.

it looks nice and all, but if i wanted something that small, i would get a dell xps.
some real power there, and better for a growing boys needs  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />