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  1. BFOJ

    Need to reimage a Dell Inspiron 2650-Lost system disk

    Any Dell System Reinstallation Disk will work for any Dell. Just ensure the COA for the model you're installing is the same. You'll just need to download any additional drivers for items that require one. As a matter of fact, these Dell SRD's will work for any brand of computer, not just...
  2. BFOJ

    memory for desktop motherboard

    Thanks Pinkslippa for the clarification of the N1996. The actual part number on the motherboard is 865G/GVM3-V. I went to MSI's website but no help there. Also couldn't turn up memory specifications for this board using google. I'll have to get back witht he processor and socket info...
  3. BFOJ

    memory for desktop motherboard

    I'm repairing a computer for a customer. It's what I call a clone PC (actually it's labeled CISNET). One of the memory chips has failed. The original memory has a label "PC400". The customer added a PC3200 chip a couple of years ago, but the PC3200 chip has failed. The motherboard is a "MSI...
  4. BFOJ

    No signal input message

    What is the status of the power button on the front of the computer? What I tend to do in a situation like this is to remove all the external items (except the monitor), adapter cards, unplug the Optical and Hard Drives. And/or remove all memory modules but one and test each module.
  5. BFOJ

    No signal input message

    BadBigBen, good point about not being able to view the BIOS. Me bad!!!
  6. BFOJ

    is this the right thread - flash drive

    So what were the results of viewing them in Disk Management? Now I'm not talking about Device Manager.
  7. BFOJ

    To find modem drivers for Vista 64 bit

    www.driverguide.com
  8. BFOJ

    is this the right thread - flash drive

    Right-click on My Computer (XP) or Computer (Vista), select Manage, Disk Management, see if the USB drive shows up, if so, check the status. If may be offline or may require initialization and more. The three USB drives, have you tried them on another computer?
  9. BFOJ

    No signal input message

    Check your BIOS settings. If the BIOS has a setting for video, try changing the setting from Automatic to Onboard or whatever the choices are.
  10. BFOJ

    percentage greater or less than

    GlennUK, How about =(B2-A2)/A2*100? Then bbenaway would get the exact results he wanted, then he could do the formatting.
  11. BFOJ

    percentage greater or less than

    Thanks GlennUK, I did overlook the percentage requirement. My formula was for the difference being negative or positive. Thanks for pointing this out.
  12. BFOJ

    Hp Media Edition

    If HP has a diagnostic program like Dell's do, run it and test the sound. If it passes the hardware test, then it's usually an issue with the OS or try uninstalling and resinstalling the sound driver. Check the cable connections inside the computer to ensure they are seated properly.
  13. BFOJ

    DELL DVD won't stay closed

    Usually the drive is defective, needs to be replaced. Dell Certified Technician
  14. BFOJ

    Power Supply Terminology

    Biggest problem with laptops, the DC Power Jack has a broken solder connection on the motherboard, hence the AC Power Adapter doesn't work, usually a little jiggling of the plug may create a temporary power connection. Typically on the motherboard, there is a DC power circuit.
  15. BFOJ

    Can't update applications

    Try a System Restore to a date prior to the suspected date the virus may have infected the computer.
  16. BFOJ

    percentage greater or less than

    Using Excel: assumes data in A2 and B2, formula in cell C2 =IF(A2-B2,A2-B2,-A2+B2) p.s. weather NE whether
  17. BFOJ

    General Everyday Printing settings

    Have you tried changing the printer default settings on the printer itself?
  18. BFOJ

    College HP printer problem

    Rather than pushing the scan selection on the printer, do the scan from the HP software on the attached computer or use the Camera/Scanner Wizard located in All Programs, Accessories.
  19. BFOJ

    Dell HD Passwords

    I purchased a couple of used Dell computers with the HD password and had no problem contacting Dell tech support for assistance in removing the password. The main thing is to ensure the Dell Service Tag in the BIOS is the same as the service tag on the computer label.
  20. BFOJ

    windows antivirus 2008 extreme (disabled malware bytes anti malware)

    I typically remove the infected hard drive and attach it to another computer using an IDE/Sata to USB Adapter and use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, AVG Anti-Virus and Microsoft Windows Defender Anti-Spyware to eradicate those pesky varmits. A bit of extra work, sure, but nearly 100% successful...

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