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  1. chrislg987

    Strange issue accessing Dell Inspiron (Vista 32 bit OS) – out of ideas

    It sounds like you may have a bad hard drive. Does the hard drive make any noise when it is trying to be read? You may try the diagnostic dell cd, internal diagnostic on the dell system, run hiren or ultimate cd tools for diagnostic, or go to the hard drive manufacturer website and get the...
  2. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    My mistake on the forum info. I believe performance of the desktop may be a hinder to Microsoft's basic processes upon startup. However, our newer systems meet the requirements to run faster that it doesn't seem to affect the performance of the desktop. BUT like I said "just because you don't...
  3. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    It was last edited in 2008. Support for Windows 98 ended before that. And like I said it depends on your OS. I still run Windows 98 since some of our programs that the departments can afford to purchase only run on Windows 98. For my Windows 98 users, I tell them about the desktop. But for the...
  4. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    My question would be why Microsoft recommended it. The manufacturer of the Product "Windows" recommended it for maintenance and for performance. It depends on your system also and operating system. If I was running a over 10 year old system, then it may bomb out from too many files on the...
  5. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    Another one from Microsoft created July 9, 2008. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/835606 Make Windows go faster! To see when you last ran Defrag, right-click the drive in My Computer and select Properties. Click the Tools tab to see the date. Collapse this imageExpand this image If you’ve got...
  6. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    Here is my reason for not storing on the desktop: follow the link and here is the reason below: http://web.archive.org/web/20040625103325/http://www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/pc/windows_efficiency.html Tip 6: Remove Desktop Items Here’s a little tidbit that most people don’t know: all...
  7. chrislg987

    Catalyst 3750 Option 1 not passing IP to WL2 Phone

    Hi,I have a Cisco 3750 24 port switch that has a Cisco 1242 WAP attached. With option 1 turned off on the Catalyst 3750, I can connect to the Wireless Access Point using WPA preshared key TKIP. However, when we associate the Cisco 3750 to use option 1, the Siemens Optipoint WL2 phone does not...
  8. chrislg987

    granting access to an application

    It depends on your network environment. Are you able to create groups and then add these people to the group. When they are added to the groups, you should have a startup script set to run on their systems upon them logging in. Then the script should store a shortcut or create a network drive...
  9. chrislg987

    General Failure when I try to ping

    I found this link http://www.vistax64.com/vista-networking-sharing/123639-ping-general-failure.html that states the following: Hi, I have faced the same issue with my HP laptop and Vista OS. I was trying to get any help from different website and also spoke with HP technical support team...
  10. chrislg987

    Machine spontaneously changes boot device order

    Or your Bios may need to be updated to the lastest version.
  11. chrislg987

    Machine spontaneously changes boot device order

    How many SATA connections are there on your motherboard? If you have 2, have you tried using the other SATA0 or SATA1 connection instead of the existing connection. It might be the cable or port on the motherboard.
  12. chrislg987

    Performance concerns with using Windows Desktop to store documents

    Your meaning of desktop means desktop computer or the desktop on their windows screen? When a computer starts up when being turned on, it has to load up the desktop. Performance wise, if the windows desktop screen has a lot of files stored on it, then it may slow the startup process of the...
  13. chrislg987

    How can this be?

    Was the first time that you connected to the network the shortcut way or the run way. Usually windows has an area for previously used programs or connections. When you start up windows, have you tried running the run way first. Based on the network drives, are the network drives mapped...
  14. chrislg987

    Win9x to WinXP File Sharing issue

    That is a pretty good question. I have something similar situation going on with 3 different Operating systems of Win2k, Win98, and Win XP. The goal is to either put them all on the same network to gain access via IP connection or use PC Anywhere to to make a connection to all systems from an...
  15. chrislg987

    PRINT Ejects a Blank Page

    Does your computer have a 9 pin serial com port. You may be able to use a serial to parallel converter to print to the printer if your printer has the connection for LPT printing. Next question would be into what is the manufacturer and model of the printer. Do you have an up to date driver...
  16. chrislg987

    Change cpu without reinstall/format windows

    Changing out your CPU with a higher model is acceptable if the motherboard allows the new CPU based on requirements. Usually you shouldn't have to reload the OS. You may need to check motherboard specs to determine if any software has to be downloaded prior to the new CPU being installed...
  17. chrislg987

    Computer freezing-HJT log

    This could have all been solved if you had a Mac. Not that many spyware infections as a PC has. With the memory and hard drive test, your dell system has a diagnostic software that can be downloaded from Dell's support site or should be loaded on the drivers CD under diagnostic software. The...
  18. chrislg987

    Optipoint WL2 Professional phone - option 1 issues

    Hi, I have a Cisco 3750 24 port switch that has a Cisco 1242 WAP attached. With option 1 turned off on the Catalyst 3750, I can connect to the Wireless Access Point using WPA preshared key TKIP. However, when we associate the Cisco 3750 to use option 1, the Siemens Optipoint WL2 phone does not...

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