Posts by darkowl72

Open this thread in Desktop Computers...

"Your computer needs an Intel processor that supports Intel VT-x, EM64T, and Execute Disable (XD) functionality, all of which must be toggled on in your BIOS settings."

Check if your CPU actually handles this...

https://software.intel.com/en-us/and...l-architecture

So, what, there isn't room for one 2.5" HDD and two M.2 SSD slots? Isn't that enough for you?

http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?c...ducts_id=17158

Maybe something like this? You toss in some RAM and an SSD and you're roughly in the same ballpark on price—maybe a little higher, but it’s a different approach. 😬

I haven't had any hands-on experience with these myself, but if they're being marketed toward DJs, they really ought to have solid passive noise isolation...

http://www.head-fi.org/products/audi...s-japan-import

Or just grab one really high-quality pair without a mic:

Something similar, maybe slightly weaker but with more bass:

Maybe go wireless:

If you can manage without a mic, get over to SonusArt ASAP...

Did you actually plug both internal connectors in? And did you even turn the power on?

Look, if he’s saying he doesn't know... honestly, his best bet is just to ask someone for help. That’d be the smartest move here, truth be told.

Go ahead and check the Event Viewer; you can find it under Administrative Tools in the Control Panel.

You should see something listed under Critical errors - click 2 x to open it up and grab the error code—something like 0xC00000...

There are a ton of cases out there. It’d actually be helpful if you just told us which one you grabbed and dropped a link to it...

He isn't actually responding; he’s just quoting. Two posts in and that's all he does. He's a prime candidate for 🙂 if he keeps this up...

On older motherboards, 30 seconds isn't going to cut it. Every time I do this, I leave it running way longer—at least 15 to 20 minutes just to be safe.

Check which BIOS version you're running on the board; if there's a newer one available, try updating it. If you're already on the latest version, you're likely out of luck. Even though modern GPUs are technically backward compatible with old PCIe slots, the chipset still has to play ball, and those nForce chipsets are notorious for being stubborn as hell...

You could always hunt down a decent used motherboard somewhere 😬 but stay far away from anything with an nForce chipset... And how much of a headache is a macOS reinstall going to be for you? If you go that route, backing up all your data is an absolute "must."

Not really. Sadly.

Tyler Hughes12, seriously... You don't honestly think that user has been sitting there since 2008 just waiting for you to finally show up with a solution...

Either way, you should probably just try a clean reinstall of Windows. Make sure the laptop stays connected to the internet during the process so it can grab all the necessary updates and patches automatically.

Look, let me be blunt: if your job hasn't required you to obsess over resolution settings until now, then don't bother worrying about it. Honestly, any decent all-in-one on the market will handle scanning and printing documents or photos for non-professional use just fine. You really can't go wrong with whatever you pick up.

Also, those 3-in-1 laser printers tend to cost a bit more, so I wouldn't rush into that unless you've got the budget. What kind of price range were you actually thinking?

Budget-friendly 3-in-1 lasers start at around $333:

Anyway, a quick tip:

Before you buy any printer—whether it's laser or inkjet—check with your local shop or wherever you usually grab supplies. See what kind of ink or toner they actually stock, both original and generic brands. Ask the clerk which models people buy most often; if they're honest, they'll tell you which cartridges are easy to find. That way, you won't end up screwed by buying some exotic printer that requires overpriced toner you have to order from halfway across the country in nowhere.

It’s probably rigged... That’s why they messed with the settings so the "out" option lags 😬

This is all pretty general stuff, looks like there aren't any hardware failures here. Regarding that other link, can he just check the drivers himself to see if anything is missing or out of date?

You think you know the password? If it’s right, there’s no way it won't let you in... Check if you hit Caps Lock by mistake or maybe Num Lock if you're using the number pad.

Just don't take it apart, since the laptop is still under warranty. If installing the drivers doesn't fix it, then just send it back to the service center. That diagnostic tool should tell you exactly what the issue is...