Random Questions...

[Mafia Righthand_Man]

I've got a question about DDR RAM. I'm thinking about buying some RAM for gaming; what speed and PCXXXX type should I be looking for that is quality stuff? It doesn't have to be the absolute best but enough that I would see a significant increase in performance in gaming, etc.

[Wolf68k]

@ViceDog

Actually the mobo is ASUS A7V8X-LA which is why it only has 3 PCI slots, the A7V8X has 6 PCI slots.

But as you can see you have an AGP slot, not only that it's AGP 8x.

So now you know what to shop for.

 

 

@Luke2004

What OS? It could be that pagefile as expanded a bit more for one reason or another.

You said you cleared the cache, what about the Temp files?

 

 

@Mafia Righthand_Man

If you don't give a damn too much, and you know for sure that your mobo does infact support DDR, then you can get PC3200 (aka DDR400). Then even if your mobo only supports up to let's say PC2700, the PC3200 will work but at a PC2700 speed.

If you want get exactly the max your mobo will support, for example PC2700, and safe yourself a few bucks then you need to know what mobo you have and what kind of RAM it supports.

[parry]

Since im not that experienced with this type of thing, can anyone see anything harmful below?

 

 

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1Scan saved at 09:30:26, on 02/06/2005Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)Running processes:C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exeC:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Privacy Service\GUARDDOG.EXEC:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exeC:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXEc:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exeC:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exeC:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exeC:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbload.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exec:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exeC:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXEC:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfAgent.exeC:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Privacy Service\GUARDDOG.EXEc:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exeC:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exeC:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exeC:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\E-KEY\CeEKey.exeC:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\TPSMain.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\TCtrlIOHook.exeC:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exeC:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exeC:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exeC:\WINDOWS\vsnpt513.exeC:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exeC:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exeC:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exeC:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsgPlus.exeC:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exeC:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exeC:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exec:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exeC:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exeC:\WINDOWS\system32\TPSBattM.exeC:\Program Files\PeerGuardian2\pg2.exeC:\Program Files\4t Tray Minimizer\4t-min.exeC:\Program Files\CoolMon\CoolMon.exeC:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exeC:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exeC:\Program Files\BitLord\BitLord.exeC:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exec:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsftsn.exeC:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exeC:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exeC:\Documents and Settings\Parry\Desktop\HijackThis.exeC:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exeR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/iesearch/default.htmR1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.wanadoo.co.ukR1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by WanadooR3 - Default URLSearchHook is missingO2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dllO2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dllO2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dllO2 - BHO: McAfee Privacy Service - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814} - C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Privacy Service\GDIEHELP.DLLO2 - BHO: EpsonToolBandKicker Class - {E99421FB-68DD-40F0-B4AC-B7027CAE2F1A} - C:\Program Files\EPSON\EPSON Web-To-Page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dllO3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dllO3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dllO3 - Toolbar: EPSON Web-To-Page - {EE5D279F-081B-4404-994D-C6B60AAEBA6D} - C:\Program Files\EPSON\EPSON Web-To-Page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dllO3 - Toolbar: Wanadoo - {8B68564D-53FD-4293-B80C-993A9F3988EE} - C:\PROGRA~1\Wanadoo\WSBar\WSBar.dll (file missing)O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CeEKEY] C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\E-KEY\CeEKey.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NDSTray.exe] NDSTray.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPSMain] TPSMain.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TCtryIOHook] TCtrlIOHook.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sVPWUTIL] C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWUTIL.exe SVPwUTILO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgentO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFTray] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sNPT513] C:\WINDOWS\vsnpt513.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desksite CMA] C:\Program Files\desksite\bin\cma.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktaskO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Guardian] C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exe /SUO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MessengerPlus3] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsgPlus.exe"O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottimeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZipTorrent] C:\Program Files\ZipTorrent\ZipTorrent.exeO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"  -osbootO4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exeO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exeO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [update Service] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\TEKNUM~1\update.exe /startupO4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PeerGuardian] C:\Program Files\PeerGuardian2\pg2.exeO4 - Startup: 4t Tray Minimizer.lnk = C:\Program Files\4t Tray Minimizer\4t-min.exeO4 - Startup: CoolMon.lnk = C:\Program Files\CoolMon\CoolMon.exeO4 - Startup: Konfabulator.lnk = C:\Program Files\Pixoria\Konfabulator\Konfabulator.exeO4 - Startup: Stardock ObjectDock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exeO8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.htmlO8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.htmlO8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.htmlO8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000O8 - Extra context menu item: Search with Wanadoo - res://C:\PROGRA~1\Wanadoo\WSBar\WSBar.dll/VSearch.htmO8 - Extra context menu item: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htmO8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.htmlO8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.htmlO9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dllO9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dllO9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLLO9 - Extra button: Privacy Bar - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814} - C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Privacy Service\GDIEHELP.DLLO9 - Extra button: @btrez.dll,-4015 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htmO9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @btrez.dll,-4017 - {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie.htmO9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exeO9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exeO14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.wanadoo.co.ukO16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab31267.cabO16 - DPF: {14B87622-7E19-4EA8-93B3-97215F77A6BC} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab31267.cabO16 - DPF: {2917297F-F02B-4B9D-81DF-494B6333150B} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab31267.cabO16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-gb/4,0,0,83/mcinsctl.cabO16 - DPF: {665585FD-2068-4C5E-A6D3-53AC3270ECD4} (FileSharingCtrl Class) - http://appdirectory.messenger.msn.com/AppDirectory/P4Apps/FileSharing/en/filesharingctrl.cabO16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsClient.cab31267.cabO16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/ZIntro.cab32846.cabO16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-gb/1,0,0,20/mcgdmgr.cabO20 - AppInit_DLLs: wbsys.dll MsgPlusLoader.dllO20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dllO20 - Winlogon Notify: rainit - LMIinit.dll (file missing)O20 - Winlogon Notify: WB - C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\OBJECT~1\WINDOW~1\fastload.dllO23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exeO23 - Service: ConfigFree Service (CFSvcs) - TOSHIBA CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exeO23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXEO23 - Service: McAfee Privacy Service (GuardDogEXE) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Privacy Service\GUARDDOG.EXE" /SERVICE (file missing)O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exeO23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exeO23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exeO23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MPFSERVICE.exeO23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - Networks Associates Technology. Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exeO23 - Service: WEP key recovery service (WZCOOK) - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\Parry\Local Settings\Temp\wzcook.exe" (file missing)

 

[Chalkstar]

The only thing I recognise is:

 

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

 

 

It asks for access from my ZoneAlarm firewall. I hope it's not dangerous or I think I have found the source of my computers problems.

[ViceDog]

@ViceDog

Actually the mobo is ASUS A7V8X-LA which is why it only has 3 PCI slots, the A7V8X has 6 PCI slots.

But as you can see you have an AGP slot, not only that it's AGP 8x.

So now you know what to shop for.

 

 

So any video card that supports AGP can be used in my computer?

Cause i've allready found some .

 

But it seems i might need a more powerfull power setup, of our 300 watts.

 

Would it be possible to replace that as well? Or does it need to be fed externally?

[magical_trevor]

The only thing I recognise is:

 

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

 

 

It asks for access from my ZoneAlarm firewall. I hope it's not dangerous or I think I have found the source of my computers problems.

svchost.exe is part of Windows, it's not malicious. Although I guess if a virus replaced the standard svchost.exe file with something bad then it could be dangerous, but I doubt that would happen, and it's normal for the legitimate process to want to connect to the internet.

[CrazyDude]

The only thing I recognise is:

 

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

 

 

It asks for access from my ZoneAlarm firewall. I hope it's not dangerous or I think I have found the source of my computers problems.

for the love of...

 

LEAVE SVCHOST ALONE

 

svchost.exe is a system process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System which handles processes executed from DLLs. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

 

Now there is a Worm that takes advantage of svchost so do a nice virus scan with updated definitions to check that out.

With that said you should ALWAYS do a google search on a process before you deside if it's good or bad.

 

@Parry: You have alot of processes running. Some of those could probably be turned off with out harming the system.

C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe

C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\E-KEY\CeEKey.exe

C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPSMain.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\TCtrlIOHook.exe

C:\WINDOWS\vsnpt513.exe<---I'm pretty sure this is a harmful program.

C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe

C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPSBattM.exe

C:\Program Files\PeerGuardian2\pg2.exe

C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe

C:\Program Files\BitLord\BitLord.exe

C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe

 

Thats alot of processes. Fix the once I've show won't harm anything, and you'll still be able to use all of your programs like normal. They just won't be running at all times bogging down your system.

 

As for the rest, you need to check the box next to these and click fix:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/iesearch/default.htm

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.wanadoo.co.uk

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Wanadoo

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O3 - Toolbar: Wanadoo - {8B68564D-53FD-4293-B80C-993A9F3988EE} - C:\PROGRA~1\Wanadoo\WSBar\WSBar.dll (file missing)

O8 - Extra context menu item: Search with Wanadoo - res://C:\PROGRA~1\Wanadoo\WSBar\WSBar.dll/VSearch.htm

O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.wanadoo.co.uk

O20 - Winlogon Notify: rainit - LMIinit.dll (file missing)

O23 - Service: WEP key recovery service (WZCOOK) - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\Parry\Local Settings\Temp\wzcook.exe" (file missing)

 

Do all this fixing in safe mode.

 

[parry]

Thanks for that Pilate.

 

I can't find any information on google about:

 

C:\WINDOWS\vsnpt513.exe

 

But ive turned it off.

[Luke2004]

@Luke2004

What OS? It could be that pagefile as expanded a bit more for one reason or another.

You said you cleared the cache, what about the Temp files?

It windows XP professional, I've cleared all my browsers temp files etc. but I know sometimes the pc leaves temp files, although I've never touched them before and don't really want to. I've also tried looking for other things such as old requests that need deleting but everythings up to date, what's this pagefile thing? If it's expanding how do I make it go back down to what it was? - Luke.

[magical_trevor]

 

@Luke2004

What OS? It could be that pagefile as expanded a bit more for one reason or another.

You said you cleared the cache, what about the Temp files?

It windows XP professional, I've cleared all my browsers temp files etc. but I know sometimes the pc leaves temp files, although I've never touched them before and don't really want to. I've also tried looking for other things such as old requests that need deleting but everythings up to date, what's this pagefile thing? If it's expanding how do I make it go back down to what it was? - Luke.

I may be wrong here, but I think the pagefile is a part of the hard drive that the OS allocates as temporary storage, instead of filling physical memory with stuff, it uses the HD instead. It should be cleared by a restart, or even just closing some programs.

 

However, I don't understand why 100mb matters so much when you have 68GB left... In fact maybe you had 67.95GB free before, but now only have 67.94GB- that would only mean 10mb of difference, but the rounding to 1dp means that it looks to be significantly more than that.

[Luke2004]

Is there any way I can change this? I really don't like the look of 67.9GB I was happy with my 68GB. Sorry if you think I'm a bit strange, it's just I like things that way I want them to be. I restarted - turned the computer off last night and on today and it's still the same. - Luke.

[magical_trevor]

Is there any way I can change this? I really don't like the look of 67.9GB I was happy with my 68GB. Sorry if you think I'm a bit strange, it's just I like things that way I want them to be. I restarted - turned the computer off last night and on today and it's still the same. - Luke.

If you care that much, then delete something, or just close your eyes every time you open up My Computer.

[parry]

Is there anyway i can make the icons in xp any bigger that 48x48?

[parry]

EDIT: Sorry about double post.

[magical_trevor]

Is there anyway i can make the icons in xp any bigger that 48x48?

Right click on your desktop>properties>appearance>effects>"use large icons"...

[parry]

Its already set but they won't go any larger than 48x48

[magical_trevor]

Ok.. right click on desktop>properties>appearance>advanced>select 'icon' in the drop down menu, then increase the size.

[parry]

Thanks mate, i never realised it was that simple. I should really hunt around my computer more before i post.

[Knightmare]

Its already set but they won't go any larger than 48x48

Why would you need them any bigger than that? Are you on 3072x2034 resolution?

[parry]

Its already set but they won't go any larger than 48x48 

Why would you need them any bigger than that? Are you on 3072x2034 resolution?

Nope, but i don't have many icons on my desktop and it looks empty to me + they look better bigger because theres more detail.

[Luke2004]

I'd hate my desktop to have loads of icons on; I made a folder called Desktop to get rid of them all. - Luke.

[ViceDog]

So any video card that supports AGP can be used in my computer?

Cause i've allready found some .

 

But it seems i might need a more powerfull power setup, of our 300 watts.

 

Would it be possible to replace that as well? Or does it need to be fed externally?

Please...? Any recomendations.. etc..?

[Knightmare]

So any video card that supports AGP can be used in my computer?

Cause i've allready found some .

 

But it seems i might need a more powerfull power setup, of our 300 watts.

 

Would it be possible to replace that as well? Or does it need to be fed externally?

Please...? Any recomendations.. etc..?

What cards did you have in mind? And yes, if your PC has AGP, any AGP card will be fine, although the power thing may be an issue in newer cards.

 

If you're trying to stay on top of gaming, I'd go for a mid-level card for now. It appears PCI-E is the next step in video cards, and most will need to upgrade some components to support it. Personally I wouldn't want to buy a top-level card now and another top PCI-E card when they're more supported, I'd go for a 9600XT right now.

[Wolf68k]

I'd hate my desktop to have loads of icons on; I made a folder called Desktop to get rid of them all. - Luke.

Why not just delete the the shortcuts on the desktop that you want don't on there?

They are just shortcuts after all, it's not going to hurt anything to just delete them.

 

 

@Vicedog

Yes any AGP card will work. As for the PSU (Power Supply Unit, "power setup" as you called it), yes it might be a good idea to replace that as well. Go with a good brand's 400watts or better.

I've got an Antec TRUE430 which delievers 420watts per 12volt rail, where most PSU are XXXwatts all 12volt rails combind.

[Edwards]

Yes any AGP card will work. As for the PSU (Power Supply Unit, "power setup" as you called it), yes it might be a good idea to replace that as well. Go with a good brand's 400watts or better.

I've got an Antec TRUE430 which delievers 420watts per 12volt rail, where most PSU are XXXwatts all 12volt rails combind.

Not quite 420W on each rail, but something like that, dedicated circuits or some such. Anyhow, I highly recommend the TruePower line. Enermax is also good.

[magical_trevor]

I would like to create a password reset disk for my PC running XP Pro, but unfortunately, this PC does not have a floppy drive.. Does this mean I can't make a password reset disk? When I open the wizard, it asks me to insert a blank, formatted disk into Drive F, but Drive F is actually the memory card reader on my printer, so obviously I can't put a floppy disk in there... So is there any way I can use a CD-R, DVD+RW or a USB flash drive instead of a floppy disk?

 

[Luke2004]

 

I would like to create a password reset disk for my PC running XP Pro, but unfortunately, this PC does not have a floppy drive.. Does this mean I can't make a password reset disk? When I open the wizard, it asks me to insert a blank, formatted disk into Drive F, but Drive F is actually the memory card reader on my printer, so obviously I can't put a floppy disk in there... So is there any way I can use a CD-R, DVD+RW or a USB flash drive instead of a floppy disk?

Have you tried sticking your USB stick into the usb slot and chaning the drive? Infact, can you change the drive it sets at all? - Luke.

[magical_trevor]

I would like to create a password reset disk for my PC running XP Pro, but unfortunately, this PC does not have a floppy drive.. Does this mean I can't make a password reset disk? When I open the wizard, it asks me to insert a blank, formatted disk into Drive F, but Drive F is actually the memory card reader on my printer, so obviously I can't put a floppy disk in there... So is there any way I can use a CD-R, DVD+RW or a USB flash drive instead of a floppy disk?

Have you tried sticking your USB stick into the usb slot and chaning the drive? Infact, can you change the drive it sets at all? - Luke.

Nope, it won't let me change the path it all, and it insists on having a floppy disk, which is a bit stupid- surely Windows can detect I don't have a floppy drive and give me another option.. but apparently not.

[Luke2004]

Could you unplug your printer, so the drive becomes free, and then stick in your usb stick, it should take on the letter of that drive.

I think that this may work. - Luke.

[magical_trevor]

Could you unplug your printer, so the drive becomes free, and then stick in your usb stick, it should take on the letter of that drive.

I think that this may work. - Luke.

A USB Pen Drive doesn't use the same file system as a floppy drive, so I'm pretty sure there's no way of tricking Windows like that.. Also, my Pen Drive is recognised as a HDD by XP, not removable storage, and if I plug the USB Stick in the printer's slot, it still doesn't get assigned to the letter F:/, I don't think the letter allocations work like that.