Recent content by pistachi0

Hi all, I have an ADSL connection at home, connected to a switch for 2 desktops in my livingroom. I use an ADSL modem for this connection. I have only 1 phone line, and I have another ADSL modem that I got from my friend. My question is: can I use this spare modem for laptop use in my bedroom...

Hi all, My taskbar has recently missing. I didn't remember what I was doing before, but everything was ok until one day the taskbar went missing and message box popped out saying "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and will close now". I suspect there's something going on with file...

Hi guys, I have 2 problems. 1. when POST begins, it took 3 minutes just to recognize my DVD Rom and CD burner. After that, it goes successfully to Windows. Can I shorten the POST time? I noticed this happens right after I change the computer case and video card (from 64MB to 128MB). Is there...

Hi all, Somehow, when I tried to boot up my computer today, it didn't get to the windows xp splash screen. Instead, on black screen (similar to DOS screen) a message showed up: operating system is missing. I don't know what happened to my computer because lots of people using it. Can someone...

Hi, I have a problem. I usually logon to my computer using administrator account. I foolishly tried to delete all user accounts in my computer to see how it goes, including administrator account. However, I forgot to backup (I'm not sure how to do it anyway). Does anyone knows how to restore (or...

Hi, I have the similar question as macink. I have a Pentium 3 450MHz with Gigabyte BX2000 (Intel 440BX chipset), and want to upgrade the video card. I'm not sure, but I think my computer has 1x AGP slot only. Will a Geforce fx5200 128MB DDR, 64-bit, 8X AGP work on a 1x agp slot? If not, what's...

Hi guys, I just installed Red Hat 9 in my computer. I put all my data in a separate hard drive with NTFS partition. I tried to mount it, but a message error appears "Red Hat 9 doesn't support NTFS". Is there any patch or anything I can do to read my data? Thanks.

Yes, and compared to buy a DVD player, my computer is not much of a different at only $70.

Hi guys, Sorry for my incomplete information. The thing is, I just bought that computer for a crazy price, however I needed some time to fix the shipping and handling. I just received it couple days ago. OK, here's the specs: mobo Gigabyte BX2000, video card 3D Savage4, Pentium 3 500 MHz, 458MB...

Thanks guys. Conversely, I have AMD Athlon XP 2000 with Gigabyte motherboard GA-7VA, I think I'm gonna swap its video card (GeForce4 MX440) with the old one (Riva TNT2) for my Pentium 3 system. Can I do that? Will there be any incompatibility with old and new system? What do you think?

Hi guys, I am confused about my situation. I have a pentium 3 (450 MHz) computer with 16 mb video card. I want to make it as a living room pc, so I can watch dvd on my tv. My current video card doesn't have tv out, so I want to buy another video card. However I am a little bit concerned about...

Hi guys, I have a WinXp Pro works in my computer for over 8 months. However, I want to install my old Win98SE to other partitions. I have partitioned my hard drive, however I haven't install Win98SE. I thought if I install Win98SE now, I wouldn't know how to get in to the Windows since there is...

Thanks guys, for the answers. clonny2: I checked Corel website, but it seemed they don't release free version anymore. j1bber: I haven't tried ximian desktop yet, but thanks for the input. xutopia: Don't get me wrong, I like OpenOffice. The features are rich and similar to Microsoft Office. I...

Hi, I am using Mandrake 9 and WinXP. My internal modem works normally in WinXP, but I couldn't make it work in Mandrake, as a result, I couldn't connect to internet. I've checked, no /dev/modem directory exists. Is that mean I have to mount the modem? Can someone teach me how to do it? Thanks in...

Thanks a lot RhythmAce. I've done your way and it works after I modified vfat with ntfs. Similar question: I can't see files in Linux from WinXP. How to see them? Even my 2nd HDD that contains Linux is not detected from Windows Explorer.