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  1. jackhammerbob

    Best and safest way to auto shutdown at time xx:xx

    Thanks for the quick inputs.
  2. jackhammerbob

    Best and safest way to auto shutdown at time xx:xx

    What is the best way to automate a computer shutdown at let's say 5AM in the morning. A way in which it ensures the computer shuts down and is not stopped by a "You didn't save, are you sure you want to exit" message box?
  3. jackhammerbob

    Desktop Icons all became the generic mini window

    Desktop Icons all became the generic mini window Please advise.
  4. jackhammerbob

    Computer operating too loud...

    I have a NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X would something like this work with it? http://www.coolerguys.com/840556035404.html Anyone have a better suggestion? Do I have to manually remove the current fan? I have never done this before and I don't want to damage the video card.
  5. jackhammerbob

    Computer operating too loud...

    Thanks for the quick replies. I've found the problem, the video card. I never knew such a small fan can cause such a loud and constant noise. It's a NVidia 128 MB 8x. Something that cost around 200 when I bought it :-(. No more warranty period. Any suggestions? I've cleaned it, blew all...
  6. jackhammerbob

    Computer operating too loud...

    I do not know if something is malfunctioning or if an old part needs a replacement. I built the computer and it was working perfectly and quietly. However, in the past few months, it has grown louder and louder. I first suspected the fans, so I replaced the fans with new ball bearing fans and...
  7. jackhammerbob

    Automating inside a full-screen application

    There's this full-screen application I want write a script for so that it will perform some automated functions for me. Specifically, click at a specific coordinate and hit certain keystrokes. Would C++ do the job? Better yet, what code would make the mouse left-click once at coordinate (x,y)...
  8. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    I'll take a look at your link bcaster - on a side note: my computer doesn't shut down or restart properly (that's another diff. problem) - I have to hold down the power button to turn it off. When I Shut Down my computer: 1st Press Power (to turn off comp.) - 2nd Press Power (but nothing...
  9. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    Just took a look at the BIOS Settings, CPU Temperature is reported at 35C/95F. The recent crash - after I clicked OK to the errors about firefox.exe and explorer.exe (didn't take note of the errors, they were along the lines of "an error occur in this application and the program needs to...
  10. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    My computer just crashed after giving me errors for firefox.exe and explorer.exe. In System, there's no log of any error occurring, just logs of information like: Event Type: Information Event Source: Service Control Manager Event Category: None Event ID: 7036 Date: 12/11/2004 Time: 6:20:55...
  11. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    I'm sorry I don't know what to look for in Event Viewer - do you want to know what's in Application, Security (nothing in there), or System?
  12. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    + CPU P4 2.4 GHz
  13. jackhammerbob

    Auto Restart After 10 Min. of Use

    After the computer has been on for 10+ min., it restarts by itself - I have the latest SP2 from Windows OS: WinXP Pro Motherboard: ASUS P4P8X Harddrive: Western Digital 80 GB Please help - thanks in advance.
  14. jackhammerbob

    Unable to shutdown my Windows 2000 Professional

    I don't know why, it gets stuck in a light blue screen and doesn't shut down anymore, even if i try to restart it and shut it down again. I can no longer turn of this machine by going to start and shutdown. Does anyone have a clue on what could be causing this?
  15. jackhammerbob

    setting up a network of winxp with win2k prof nt

    also http://www.dlink.com/products/?model=DI-604 is my router
  16. jackhammerbob

    setting up a network of winxp with win2k prof nt

    sorry i didn't specify it is windows xp professional it detected the nic card with no problems just that i don't think the 2 computers are sharing can someone give me step by step directions and how to test if i did i right?
  17. jackhammerbob

    setting up a network of winxp with win2k prof nt

    i want to network 2 computers windows xp windows 2000 professional nt anyone know how i can do this exactly i have d-link router 2 syslink ethernet cards connected to router, lights are on and connections are made (100% sure) the network doesn't seem to be working on the 2000 computer...
  18. jackhammerbob

    Pri Master Hard Disk..S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Backup and Replace

    Pri Master Hard Disk..S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Backup and Replace Anyone got any ideas? Thank you
  19. jackhammerbob

    problem: nothing shows on monitor

    i just tried reseating the parts i started my computer again and noticed that there was no beeping sound like how normal computers start. is this a problem with the motherboard?
  20. jackhammerbob

    problem: nothing shows on monitor

    i am building a new computer and nothing is showing up on my monitor when i boot up for the first time to test the following are installed power supply cpu with heatsink and fan 1 stick of memory graphics card following connections computer to monitor power supply to outlet monitor to outlet...

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