Posts by Noah Foster57

Just saw the news about the rebels pushing into Goma and it looks like a total disaster. With over a million displaced people already in the city, the humanitarian situation is going to be impossible to manage. Does anyone know if the U.N. is actually planning a major intervention there?

I ran into a nearly identical situation once... though in my case, the culprit was just the drivers... as ridiculous as that sounds, it really was.

Kevin Kim7 said:My PC keeps shutting down right after Windows(7) boots up. Sometimes it happens within 15 seconds, other times I get a couple of minutes before it dies.

I ran tests on the hardware at a friend's place, and the RAM, GPU, and CPU all passed. They're fine.


Initially, I suspected the motherboard or the hard drive. Since I had a spare drive lying around, I swapped out the old one—which was riddled with bad sectors anyway. We did a clean install of Windows, loaded the drivers and all the necessary software, and everything worked perfectly on his machine.
But the second I brought it back home, the same problem returned. It shuts down post-boot, sometimes sooner, sometimes later.

The only variable is that we used a different power cable at his house.

Athlon 3200 2.2 GHz
DDR 1.5 GB
HD 2400 Pro
HD 80 GB

You've covered almost everything, but you missed the most obvious culprit... the power supply unit. 😵😵😵

Larry Ortiz5 said:Just reinstall zoom and call it a day. 🙂

👏👏👏👏

Jamie Green5 said:I've been sitting on this particular nuisance for quite some years now, and I was mostly just wondering if anyone else here might have run into the same thing, or perhaps has an inkling as to what the root cause might be.

To put it plainly, my system clock is running far too fast. It’s gaining, say, two hours every single day. I'm curious about what could possibly trigger such a drift. This hasn't been a recent development; it's been happening since the very first day I got this machine together, which was at least four years ago. I picked up all the parts from Micro Center and assembled the whole thing myself. I've spent a fair amount of time digging through various forums, tinkering around in the BIOS, and even running several memory tests, but I haven't managed to find a solution yet. I'm wondering if anyone with a bit of expertise can tell me whether this sounds like a software glitch or if we're looking at a hardware failure.

There's no real urgency or anything, I'm just genuinely curious to understand it.

The OS is Windows 7 32-bit. The motherboard is an ASUS A75F-A AMD, paired with an Intel Core i3-3220.

I highly doubt anyone else has been struggling with this for years. This seems like a uniquely personal misfortune of yours. 😵

briskskipper3 said:Even those options are off the table now. I tried checking today after getting back from the "repair shop."

The motherboard is dead—or at least, that’s the verdict from the technicians, which is why I had to drag it all the way there in the first place. Now I'm stuck deciding whether to hunt down a replacement board or just bite the bullet and buy a whole new laptop. It feels like a waste, honestly; the machine isn't even two years old, and there's still plenty of useful hardware left in it.

Speaking of which, I saw someone on Craigslist selling a motherboard for the 7250 model, but mine is a 7250G. Does anyone know if those boards are interchangeable? If they are, I might actually consider pulling the trigger on that.

Alright, let's hear it—I need some actual advice here.
Should I buy a new laptop, find a new motherboard, or just strip it for parts and sell them?

My line of thinking was centered on the possibility of just picking up a brand-new laptop. 😁

Lisa Myers said:So, I’ve got this old smartphone, and I’ve been using an SD card to move my photos over to my computer🤣.

For the last few days, I kept getting notifications saying the card was full, so I’d just delete some photos to make room and try the transfer again. But today, no matter how many files I wipe, nothing will move from the phone to the card. It just keeps insisting the "card is full," which makes absolutely zero sense to me.

Any thoughts?

Just format the card...

Go ahead and celebrate now, but if you can't actually get it fixed, at least you'll have one more chance to fail...

slyviper6 said:damn
it isn't actually free 😢

The superior method, in my estimation, is to have the software pull all those drivers into a dedicated folder. From there, the decision rests entirely with you whether or not to actually run the installation. That said, if you want to avoid any unnecessary headaches, the most logical move is simply to head straight to the manufacturer's official website and download them directly from the source...

SolidWorks Electrical 2012

Jose Ruiz2 said:Does anyone happen to know the technical name for that device—you know, the one that kicks in when the power goes out so your computer stays running for maybe 15 or 20 minutes? I'm also curious about what the going rate is for one around here.

Thanks!

My mistake—it wasn't twenty minutes after all. It was closer to eight. Oops.

quietcanyon2 said:....I’m in need of some assistance.For heaven's sake, it just won't upload. Or rather, it simply refuses to cooperate. Every time I attempt to install Service Pack 1, I'm greeted by those lovely "WindowsUpdate_800736B3" and "WindowsUpdate_dt000" error messages. It’s quite a headache. Does anyone actually know what the fix is for this?

I’ve been seeing quite a bit of chatter lately regarding this specific error, and frankly, it’s the kind of technical headache that makes one question why we bother with automated updates at all. We're looking at a situation where Windows Update throws a fit—specifically that `WindowsUpdate_800736B3` error—and suddenly, everything grinds to a halt. It’s frustrating, predictable, and entirely unnecessary. From what I can gather, when you hit this wall, the system isn't just being picky; it's essentially stumbling over its own feet during the installation process. It’s similar to trying to run a high-end simulation on an outdated workstation only to have the whole thing freeze because a single driver decided to take a nap. If you find yourself stuck in this loop, my suggestion is to stop fighting the update interface directly. It rarely listens. Instead, I’d recommend diving into the system files themselves. Running a standard SFC scan or checking the integrity of the component store via DISM usually clears up the digital cobwebs that cause these specific hiccups. It’s a bit like clearing out a clogged drain in an old house in Chicago—it’s tedious work, but if you don't do it, you're just going to be dealing with a mess for much longer. It’s worth noting that some users have suggested that certain third-party security suites can interfere with the handshake between the OS and the update servers. If you've recently installed something heavy-duty, like a new firewall from Norton or McAfee, try disabling it temporarily. It might just be that your security software is being a little too vigilant for its own good, treating a legitimate system update like a suspicious intruder. In short: don't panic, don't keep clicking "Retry," and definitely don't assume the hardware is failing. It’s almost certainly a software logic error that can be smoothed over with a little manual intervention.

analogcobra6 said:The idea is that Windows 7 comes pre-loaded with all the drivers you need, so there’s no need to mess around with installation CDs.

I think you misheard that one. Windows 7 really just provides basic, generic drivers to get things running. You absolutely have to install specific drivers for your graphics card—whether you grab them directly from the manufacturer's website or let Windows Update handle it.

mistywalker94 said:Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Honestly, messing around with the BIOS feels a bit daunting for my first time—I'd rather not accidentally brick something. I suppose it’s just a matter of having enough nerve to go through with it.

However, regarding this update, KB971033 skip it; don't bother installing it...

Jack Alvarez said:I personally think 😁
It’s all about muscle memory and habit. Honestly, if you get used to an OS being set to English, seeing it translated into American sounds absolutely ridiculous. But then again, someone who grew up strictly using American settings would probably find any other language just as clunky and bizarre. It's all subjective.

You see people who study at home using American settings, and then they sit down at someone else's computer and just look completely out of place because they don't know how to navigate anything else...

Everything in English....

I’m not going to sit here and recommend a specific software package to you. Instead, I’ll offer a bit of unsolicited advice: if your drivers are currently functioning, stay far away from those automated update tools. There is a very real risk that these programs will fetch drivers that aren't actually compatible with your specific OS, which usually results in more headaches than actual benefits. If you are truly hunting for an upgrade, just head straight to the manufacturer's official website and check for themselves if anything newer exists. In my view, driver updater software should be treated as a last resort—something you only touch in a total emergency.

Benjamin King2 said:Not quite. For instance, Volume Licensing versions allow for that kind of streamlined installation—no need for serial numbers or manual activation...Besides, any Microsoft Office installation can be modified using Microsoft Office customization tools to ensure there’s zero user interaction during the setup process.

He almost certainly did something along those lines... or perhaps he just purchased a version that was already pre-configured like that.

placidcobra49 said:So, according to you, anyone asking a question like this is just an idiot because they aren't "well-versed" in computer science like you are...It’s funny how you people judge others... now I see why the answer to the question "how many jokes are there about Americans?" is simply: none, because they're all true.. 😂🤣

This really just speaks to your character and nothing else. I’ll let people decide for themselves just how brilliant you are... there’s no need for me to elaborate. Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything resembling a logical argument from you anyway...

placidcobra49 said:I’m not jumping through hoops here; I’m just "observing" your responses... much like that guy with the Word 2003 Schema... you provide a link as a solution, yet it doesn't even address the issue bothering the thread starter. Or a user asks if they'll catch a virus by listening to an online radio station, and your response is
"Don't listen to the radio through headphones; a virus might crawl into your ear and then you won't be able to listen to anything at all..."...the point is, not everyone is as brilliant as you☕...a guy asks for freeware to clean his registry, and your answer is.."Eh, if you could actually find someone to run it, then you'd be doing real work..."...your answer being "It will probably go away...."...which is supposed to be helpful? 🤣 ...I don't claim to be a genius, but thank God not everyone is as smart as you are; if you have nothing intelligent to contribute, it's better to remain silent.☕
I am not suggesting you lack IT knowledge, but perhaps it would be wise to stick to exploring the ancient pyramids in Mexico.. that's my suggestion.😂

When faced with foolish questions, I offer an answer similar to this:Don't listen to the radio through headphones; a virus might crawl into your ear and then you won't be able to listen to anything at all..If you happen to be one of those people asking such questions, then it's no surprise you missed the sarcasm... As for the inquiry regarding freeware, that kind of response is exactly what should be given to someone who is too lazy to search for the answer on this forum. There are a million threads with answers like that already...☕that "It will probably go away" applies to anyone who thinks they know how to format and install a system, yet hasn't a clue whether an antivirus will disappear along with the formatting.... Regarding the pyramids, it would be better if you kept quiet so you don't stumble into another blunder; it's obvious that in your helplessness, you are simply trying to insult someone.☕