On The Insider: Who Has the Hottest Mugshot?
5 Resources for

willcomp

  • Subscribe to this listing via:
  • RSS
  • Email

TechRepublic Resources

New System Disk for XP Pro
I currently have a SATA 120GB hard drive in my computer with XP Pro on it. I have a new 120GB SATA disk I want to add as the primary and re-install XP Pro and use the old disk as data storage.Do I need to do anything to the...
Tags: card, disk, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, pierrejamme, Serial ATA, windows
Q&A 2005-05-10
Answers Disappearing
Answers that were submitted and verified as posted by returning to question have mysteriously disappeared later. In at least one case, answer reappeared several hours later.This has happened to me at least 3 times in last few days.What is happening?DaltonWe're looking into it...It could be a clustering issue. We...
Tags: Dalton, Jay, Answers
Discussion threads 2005-04-13
can't defrag
I use win98SE, and suddenly can not complete the defrag operation. I have let in run for over nine hours and it shows no percent of completion, and just keeps running.Any ideas are welcomeThanks,WarrenDid you turn the swap file off befre attempting to defrag?If you have not already done so,...
Tags: POSTER, run scandisk, Safe Mode, warrenL, willcomp, windows
Q&A 2005-03-02
Primary partition seen as "unformated"
Here are the problems: -- Hard disk (160 GB) has two partitions; while running, the computer started giving me error messages about system files being corrupted, however several programs in use still worked fine. -- After rebooting the computer, the hard disk is acting as if...
Tags: clearscotch@..., hard drive, WillComp
Q&A 2004-12-21
Why We Need Ability to Flag Questions and Answers
Why We Need Ability to Flag Questions and AnswersDiscussions in this forum have alluded to need for being able to flag inappropriate questions and responses. Check answer 6 in Q&A below for a prime example. It's possible that TR could get in hot water with such a post....
Tags: TR Staff
Discussion threads 2004-11-18

Additional Resources

willcomp Collect a few more points here!
Thanx again! Just say OK to collect another 150 points.OkOK Jerk! Take care bro! This question was closed by the author
Tags: cglrcng@...
Q&A 2004-10-27
Points for willcomp
Hello: Thanks for the help during my middle aged moment.Thanks. Wasn't worried about the points. Like most of us who regularly answer questions, always interested in what solution was and whether we helped.DaltonWent back and looked at your questions. Couldn't figure out ehat this was for. ...
Tags: Discussion
Q&A 2005-03-02
Points for willcomp
Thanks for your help with my Maleware problem. I was able to redownload the last updates, and the problem is gone.Your post disappeared from my question, but I want to give you the points for your time.ThanksTimThanks.Actually, it was first answer posted but just didn't show up for several...
Tags: Tim
Q&A 2005-04-11
Anti Virus and Internet Security
Which is the best Anti Virus and Internet Security that will almost guarantte that i do not get any virus.Well, everyone probably has their favorite that they highly recommend. But the bottom line is that no anti-virus software is 100% effective. Virii propogate and spread faster than any...
Tags: antivirus, AVG, AVG FREE, firewall, Internet, Internet security, john.cb1@..., software, spyware, virus
Q&A 2004-12-29
Stuck
HelloI am the network administer (who doesn't have much experience yet) and I have a Win2000 PC. Last week I could alter the TCP IP setups using Network & Dial Up Connections but now all the properties buttons and configuration buttons that normally work are greyed out. No one else...
Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, NETWORKING, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, bldsm@...
Q&A 2004-12-21
getting to desktop on xp
is there a way to get past id and password to get to desktop? also i need to make a new id and password. this is on xp home.Provide information on why you need to get around a password and I'll provide assistance. Most of us here are...
Tags: Administrator password, chickenlegs@..., desktop, password, windows
Q&A 2005-02-07
Display error
Display error :1) I start windows xp I get a display error : "C:windowsdownloaded program filesbridge.dll a device attached to the system is not functioning."2) windows xp go on run ok.. Can you help?bridge.dll is part of ad-ware package Win...
Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Display
Q&A 2004-11-11
WinXP reinstalled,locked out of user act
My computer failed to install SP1 right a year or two back which caused SP2 to not install, so I decided to install a fresh Windows copy over the old one to keep all my HD data but also get rid of the corrupt windows update. Little did I know...
Tags: administrator, mickey_boyd@..., Microsoft Windows XP, windows
Q&A 2004-10-21
Router stopped working...
Hey all, here is the problem. I was at work, online...when all of a sudden all 4 PC's that are on the Network lost Internet connection. Here is the Setup: 512kbps Cable Modem --> Netgear 4 Port Router ...
Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, cyberghost_1@..., router
Q&A 2005-03-09
Can you name that virus?
Hello: A while back, maybe 6 months or so, I read about a virus[?] that prevented the installation of virus checkers. If you can come up with the name for this particular piece of malware, I shall be so grateful as to post 500 points for you in Support Republic-Other...
Tags: antivirus, gbrownlee, security, virus, Windows Installer
Discussion threads 2005-03-02
How hard is windows XP to install?
I want to install windows xp on my desktop and i have a few questions:1.What are the requirements?2.Can you install it form the MS-DOS Prompt?3.How long does it take?Go play somewhere else.If this is related to the machine in the other question, you cannot install XP on it. You...
Tags: Memory, Consumer electronics, Microsoft Windows XP, RAM, CD-ROM
Q&A 2005-01-04
can only map to IP address (not name)
I have a weird problem. The client has 2 WinXP Pro machines with a Linksys DSL/Cable router. They do not have internet connectivity, however are only using that router as a hub/switch. I connected one of the machines Workstation B to the router (which already had Workstation...
Tags: bayman@..., computer, IP, IP address, router, windows, workstation, Workstation B
Q&A 2004-11-12
evil ad/spyware eludes termination
i have a user on an older pc running win98se who has an ad/spy/malware sending packets to ads.180solutions.com,, so far it has eluded all attempts to scrub it from the system.. the closest i have come so far is using system mechanic which finds 1 instance that it says is...
Tags: Ad-aware, advertisement, ironfist03, spyware, termination, windows
Q&A 2004-11-17
Audio connecion
To willcomp,I appologize, yes I am trying to connect the front audio connections to the header on the Motherboard. The case manufacturer has supplied the 2 cables for this. I have the following:Audio header:AGND | +5VA | BLINE_OUT_R | nc | BLINE_OUT_L-----|--------|-------------|----|------------MIC2 | MICPWR | Line out_R |...
Tags: ASUS, Audio, cable, GND, Line out_L Audio cable 1 Audio cable 2 GND, Mic, motherboard, peetree
Q&A 2005-01-13
Hyperlinks not working in IE 6.0
Hello,my hyperlinks have stopped working in I.E 6.0 on a win 2000 machine. The only way they will work is if i open a browser session first. If i try to use a hyperlink i get the following message ...Windows cannot find EXPLO~1.EXEIve tried several suggestions of cleaning...
Tags: dkrohn66@..., hyperlink, Hyperlinks, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Web browser, windows
Q&A 2004-10-30
  • << Previous
  • page 1 of 1
  • Next >>


Network Administration in Windows Server 2003
While the role of a Windows network administrator would never be considered easy, you can lighten your load by knowing the ins and outs of Microsoft's ...
Buy Now
TechRepublic Power Checklist: Securing Windows XP
If you have just finished installing Windows XP and you think the work is done, you're wrong. Some of the most important steps to getting Windows XP u ...
Buy Now