Recent content by LilBob

It's a Gateway model ATXSTF MNT Performance 1500XL with MOBO 4000656. I already read that post. I followed the directions you & the post gave me once more. Still gives me the same message at boot. Hopefully this new data I've given you will help in finding a solution for this issue. Thanks...

My wife's CMOS battery died (she runs WIN XP SP3). I replaced it & since then, it won't boot. When I turn on the PC, I get a black screen with the following message: 'Turn off computer and re-install jumper to normal mode' I've already moved the jumper from the default position to the 2nd and...

Thanks! I'll try that as the original OEM disk had SP 1. But it seems to me when I last did a repair install (about 6-9 months ago), I had no problem doing this. I'll give it a try & let all know how it worked. Bob

Running Windows XP Pro SP3. OS was giving me problems so I elected to do a Repair Install. My problem is it won't complete. Once, it got me up to typing in product key code. When I did that, it rejected it saying it was invalid. I double-checked with the tag on the tower & it was the key for it...

OK! Dad called it different but couldn't remember if I did that. Disconnected the adapter card on the Dell tower, powered down the PC, waited a few minutes, plugged the card back in & rebooted. Voila! connected again. Tried this on the other tower & was connected there but at a slower rate. Will...

Please clarify "power cycling modem/router extender". My Dad taught me a lot but not everything obviously. No, I don't have a cell phone with wi-fi capabilities. Wireless router/modem is in main house. Bob

Not sure if this is the right forum but here's my problem.... Running XP Pro SP3 on my Gateway tower a wireless connection with a D-Link adapter card on my tower & Windows 7 starter with wi-fi on my notebook.. I 1st loss connection on the notebook but still was connected on my tower. Later, the...

Power options on notebook show under wireless adapter settings Max. performance for both battery & plugged in connection. Not sure what you mean by 'see if you can boost the power output from either the WiFi card or the AP...' Please clarify. Bob

Forgot to mention, clicking on icon in task bar will show adecent transfer rate & good connection then afew seconds later, showsthe same rate with low connection. What gives? Bob

I thought of replacing the wireless network adapter card but that wouldn’t explain the loss of connection on the notebook with wi-fi capabilities. Will try going to local coffee bar to see if I get a steady connection there. Power savings are set to low on notebook. Dev. Mgr. shows no issues &...

It won't allow me to do it. When I signed on now I got a web site from Sienna to check out my ethernet supplier. Starting to think there's something I can't find that's messing up my network connection. Click on the icon in taskbar & one minute it shows a a decent tranfer rate with a good...

Running XP Pro SP3 on my Gateway tower & Windows 7 starter with wi-fi on my notebook & a wireless connection with a D-Link adapter card on my tower. I 1st loss connection on the notebook but still was connected on my tower. Later, the connection would fluctuate between low & very good (like the...

All is well & without buying a new audio card. I feel like such an idiot. It came to me last night while lying in bed that when I purchased my PC, it came with a CD to reinstall drivers & apps., popped it in & reinstalled all missing drivers. Dev. Mgr. shows no issues, all devices running...

Just checked a local PC parts store & I can get a Diamond Xtreme Sound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card for $20. Comes with an installdisk & owners manual. Reviews of that item sound (no pun intended) good. Will let all know how tyhat works. Bob

I'm leaning towards buying a new sound card as that seems quicker, easier & safer than trying to force a maual install or rolling back to SP2, trying to install the driver then & updating once more to SP3. Will let all know how that works. Thanks to all for your ideas, Bob