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Computer boots to black screen
Which OS are you using? For XP, you may want to try using the console for some repairs. CHKDSK and FIXBOOT may come in handy. You can also try repairing the Windows installation or using a third party application for a system restore. Vista, on the other hand, has its own "fix things" option on...- Tarsuslu
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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New Motherboard - Peripheral Problems
Glad you sorted it out. Driver discs that come with the package are untrustworthy at best, especially when we're talking about laptops. Many times we end up looking for a driver online.- Tarsuslu
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- Forum: PC hardware - Peripheral issues
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New Motherboard - Peripheral Problems
They can always be defective, but this looks more like a driver problem. Can you see anything under some "Unknown Devices" branch in Device Manager window? Such as a certain "PCI Device" with a yellow question mark? You need to install Microsoft UAA Bus Driver before installing any High...- Tarsuslu
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- Forum: PC hardware - Peripheral issues
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Sony VPL-CS6 projector keyboard+ mouse problem
If that's you *cannot* use your mouse and keyboard, then I'll assume that you're connecting through S-Video port. That happens with a couple other projectors, so why not with VPLs too. If you're indeed using a S-Video connection, I'd try something else, like a RGB cable instead.- Tarsuslu
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
