I will try and help with any PC problems

[nuthead]

If anybody is having problems with their PC or their internet connection post here and I will try to help, I used to work for a huge computer retailer and now i work for an equally huge ISP so in theory I should be able to help! :D

[SonicSiss]

And I will translate what Nuthead posts!! The reason for this it's simple really.............

I used to work for a huge computer retailer and now i work for an equally huge ISP

We know what those peeps are like! Has n e one actually got n e actaul help and IF they did get help it is help that they can actually understand, from the members of such "huge computer retailers"?

SonicSiss:D

[nuthead]

You doubting me Sonic???

I'll be the first to admit that hardly anybody working there had a clue what they were on about, im 1 of about 5 who knows what they are doing!

[SonicSiss]

NOT doubting your ability!!

I will just translate all the technical stuff you will post to try and confuse the other users LOL!!

SonicSiss:D

[SexyBabe]

Nuthead,
I have a problem with my PC. It is terribly slow loading up. I know wot you must be thinking, it is a crap computer. Its not! Its not old and we bought it brand new. Alot of stuff has been stored on the computer, is it this that may be causing the problem?

[nuthead]

which part of loading is slow? is it before its loaded windows or when its got in to windows? what make of PC is it? what vresion of windows u got?

[SexyBabe]

ive got windows 98, pentium III, its a TINY computer

[fairynuff2]

I don't mean to take over but have you defragmented your computer recently? there is an option in the start menu in accessories then system tools. it basically sorts everything on your hard drive. A bit like tidying your bedroom. It makes quite a bit of difference to speed if you haven't done it for a while, but then it also takes a long time. Before you defrag you should turn your screen saver off and any power saving things aswell so your computer will not be trying to load anything else at the same time. just turn your monitor off and let it do its job!

how long have you had it roughly? :confused:

sorry nuthead :o :D :o

[SonicSiss]

also try doing a disk clean up this can be found by opening My Computer and RIGHT clicking on your drives and goining to properties there you will find a disk clean up option this will remove all temprary internet files I E the pictures which take up alot of space too!

SonicSiss:D

[nuthead]

defragging and uninstalling are both good ideas. Its also worth going to start>run and typing MSCONFIG. Click on the startup tab and untick anything you dont use apart from scanreg, systray and statemgr but if in doubt LEAVE IT TICKED!!!! :P

if its slow to load before windows then its a whole different kettle of fishies!

[SexyBabe]

i havnt defraged it yet no but i think it might be a good ideaa. i have had this computer for about 2 years and alot stuff is saved on it and stored. i think i might take all of your advice. thanks

[Amir_3K]

why dont sum command prompt progs work on windows xp?

[nuthead]

Amir_3k, Microsoft are trying hard to move away from DOS, there's only a very limited version of it on XP which is why so many commands are missing!

damned microsoft

[Amir_3K]

Hey can i get a MSDOS patch or summin so i can work these programs on windows xp?

[nuthead]

if there is one ive not come accross it... have you tried compatability mode?

[Amir_3K]

yes i have but still dotn work :mad:

[nuthead]

hmmmm any suggestions anyone? XP sucks for compatibility!

[Amir_3K]

2 Right Nuthead, xp sucks,
cheers ne way 4 da help!
:)

[SexyBabe]

thankyou peeps

[TURBODIESEL]

ive got a quick question.
its more of a retail question but...
....back to the xp thing.
i use alot of progs that wont run under xp.
i currently use 98se but im about to buy a new pc.
thing is all new pcs come with windows xp pre-installed.
can i buy my new pc and request it be pre-installed with an older version of windows?
thanx
TD.

[Morph]

Pretty much most programs these days have updates on their respective sites for windows XP, but if you did want to revert back to 98, it might be worth asking the shop, but it's unlikely they would do it, but it is easy enough to do yourself, just as case of formatting your HD and installing 98, I'm sure one of us would be glad to talk you through it.

[nuthead]

I have to agree with Andy there... Unless you go to some independant computer shop, they might be able to knock you something up!

[Tifosi]

i have bought gp4 for the pc, it keeps crashing back to the desktop when the race is loading!

my pc more than meets the specification (4 times what it requires) i have downloaded the latest version of direct x etc, and any patches available but is still will not work!!!

any suggestions please

[The Mullet of G]

TURBODIESEL: Just buy a computer with no operating system installed on it, most companys on the net will supply one without Windows, it used to be pretty hard to get a pc without Windows due to Microsoft and there competition stifling ways, but them days are long gone now and you can buy one no probs without it, also another plus side to this is you save a bit of money cause your not paying for an operating system you aint gonna use, then all you do is install your current Windows 98 on it and Bobs your Auntie ;)



Tifosi: What graphics card you using? and are you using the latest drivers for it? :)

[Tifosi]

Yip it just turned out to be the graphics card - they tell me it was a bit dodgy, thats a new computer for you!!!