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I am running Windows 2000 and I tried to check my hard drive with Norton Disk Doctor (2002). I got the standard "cannot get exclusive access" message (or words to that effect) so I checked the "Fix Errors" to schedule a check on the next reboot. Ever since, when I boot the...

Thanks Hewissa for your help. I was able to repair the installation using the Win 2K CD and things are more or less back to normal. I've had to do a little repairing on my own (mostly putting things back to the way they were!) but I can at least get things started. Thanks!

AAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! My computer was working perfectly - with the exception that I couldn't use the volume control on my multimedia USB keyboard. I downloaded a new driver for it and I uninstalled my previous driver as per the instructions. I rebooted, and ever since I have not been able...

I don't know if you've gotten any additional information, but this processor is an overclocked 900. You paid for a 900 but you were told the CPU would work like a 1200. I don't know fair that is, especially when it's the mobo manufacturer (I believe) that is doing it. I am in Canada and I...

Hi Matt, thanks for the info. Any idea of the Knowledge Base # on that, or the name of the file?

I've got all power management turned disabled in the BIOS and the last time I checked, everything was set to Always On for the Win98 power management. So I don't think the computer should have gone to sleep (points 1 & 2). I'm just in a "normal" Windows video mode - was d/l'ing at...

Hi, I'm having, yes, a "strange video problem". For the second time in about a week I have left my computer running overnight and when I come back to it in the morning, the screen resolution has gone from 1024x768 down to what looks like 640x480. As well the desktop is no longer...

Thanks for the correction, Paparazi... It felt like it was blowing out but it was blowing so gently it was hard to be sure. The exhaust seemed pretty warm, so I'm surprised that it wasn't blowing faster but the temps are pretty cool <40C so I won't worry.

Just as a quick follow-up, if it matters, I have an ECS K7SEM rev 3.0c motherboard. http://www.ecsusa.com/products/k7sem_v3.html

I'm not even in sight of the leading edge, however the generic PSU that I had was WELL below what was required for my mobo. I realize it's buyer beware, but when I buy a mobo and a case (with PSU) you'd think they'd warn me. It was an ATX form case which I would think should have a PSU with a...

I am having a problem with my computer. When I shut down the computer (click START -> Shut Down), after everything closes up, the screen goes black. I can hear what sounds like the hard drive powering down and off, so that only the fans are running. I never get the screen that says it is okay...

Thanks John! That makes sense (or as much sense as anything makes on a Friday afternoon!). I'm going to put my new power supply in tonight. It's a little disappointing spending about $70 (CAD) for a good PSU and not really &quot;seeing&quot; anything new, but it will be some good insurance...

Well, I went out today at lunch and bought a new PSU - an Enermax EG365P-VE (350 Watts). I had heard the Enermax was a good brand and the more I search here and the rest of the web the more sure I am that I will now have a quality unit that shouldn't be the source of any of my problems. Thanks...

I don't mean to question either Gloryhound or Johnsnetwork but Johnsnetwork is saying that my mobo's regulators can be fried by too MUCH voltage and Gloryhound is saying that my mobo will run hot if it has too LITTLE voltage. Maybe I can answer the question myself and say that there is a...

Thanks Johnsnetwork for that voice of doom! [sadeyes] Is there a way to prevent such a death of my motherboard? You said that if it doesn't get &quot;a real clean signal the regulators die&quot;. Does that mean a clean signal from the power supply or from the motherboard? If it's from the...

Thanks for the info! This is the stats on my motherboard: http://www.ecs.com.tw/products/k7sem_3x.htm I don't think it's a 66 Mhz(?) bus speed, but I can't swear that it's not. For what it's worth, yesterday I noted that the RAM operates at 3.3V which made me wonder if the problem was the...

Thanks for the input guys, but I was looking for something a little more specific. As it appears my 3.3V output is low, what would that affect - i.e. what is powered by the 3.3V output? As I said, obviously you get what you pay for, and I admit I didn't pay a lot for my case, with PSU, but I...

I understand that I should always get the best (that I can afford) when it comes to, well, everything really, but PSUs especially. I currently have a 350 watt PSU that is (as I recall) a pretty no-name brand. What I am concerned about is the 3.3V range(?) is set at 14 amps. In corresponding...

Thanks again Chaps for the info. I'm going to bite the bullet and reformat my 3Gb drive. If the system still locks up after I install Win98 (and disconnect the 10Gb drive) I will have to assume the darn thing is possessed and see if the company that sold me the case and motherboard can figure...