[quote][b]Welcome To The Official Computer Support Thread Of The Flood Version 2.0A [/b]
[b][url=http://www.swanson-pc-repair.com/]Make Sure To Check Out Are New Site. I am going to be making a page of links and downloads on my site called the flood thread this will contain all links that are on this site and more Keep your eye out for this in late November [/url][/b]
[url=http://thefloodsofficialcomputersupportblogg.blogspot.com/]Are Official Blog Go Here For The Latest Computer News & Downloads[/url]
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[b] Ways to support us [/b]
1) Add a link to your Signature on some of the sites you go to
2) Fill free to post are link places (Fill free to make signs or something LoL)
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[b]The Official Support Team[/b]
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[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?player=Antiapplekid]Antiappplekid[/url] [b]: 5th In The State For Computer Repair [url=http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x217/Antiapplekid/EditedSkillsUsa.jpg] Proof I got 5th[/url], Eagle Scout [/b]
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=2146252&boardID=1]Sp4rt4n119[/url] : [b]Computer Specialist[/b]
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=763198&boardID=1]Da Sargent[/url] : [b] Official Linux Man [/b]
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=2566127&boardID=1]ODST Nathan[/url] : [b] Mac Repair [/b] *Welcome are new Mac Repair Man*
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=5599169]Simon R UK[/url] : [b] Computer Support Line [/b] *Welcome to the team*
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?memberID=4309883&boardID=1]o0TBOLT0o[/url] : [b] Welcome The Network Repair Man [/b] *Welcome to the team*
[i] If you would like to join are team please fill free to pm me[/i]
[b]You Will Have To Take A Computer Knowledge Test [/b]
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[b]What We Can Help You With[/b]
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OS: Windows 3.1/95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/[b] Windows 7 Beta [/b]
Linux: Ubuntv [b] Da Sargent will be helping with Linux Questions [/b] Also Learning SUSE Linux
Hardware/Software Errors
Virus\Spyware Removal
Security
Building a computer
Picking a computer
Networking [b] For Network Problems Please PM o0TBOLT0o [/b]
Zune & Ipod Troubleshooting
Xbox 360 Troubleshooting (Note: We Do Not Promote Moding or Taking Apart Your 360)
[i] Please Note If I Don't Respond Within 3 Days Fill Free To PM Me [/i]
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[b] Thread Hours [/b]
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[b]Antiapplekid's Hours [/b]
[i] Central Time [/i]
[b]Monday[/b] 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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[b]Thursday[/b] 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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[b]o0TBOLT0o Hours[/b]
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[b]Rules of the thread[/b]
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1. NO SPAM (Please)
2. Only Support Team Answer Questions
3. We Are Almost too 1,600 Posts (Thank You For Keeping This Thread Alive)
4. [b]When Posting For Computer Help Please Post these things (What kind of computer,OS you are using and error message) Thank you[/b]
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[b] Mini Guides [/b]
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[b] Keyboard Buying Guide (PC Mag.com) [/b] [url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2278969,00.asp]Link To Site[/url]
[b] Wi-Fi Router & Network Starter Guide (Pc Mag) [/b] [url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2325670,00.asp]Link To Guide[/url]
[b] Buying A Graphics Card [/b] [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/GCminiguide.doc] Word Format[/url]| [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/GCminiguide.pdf]PDF Format[/url]
[b] Building A Computer [/b] [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Buildminiguide.doc]Word Document[/url] | [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Buildminiguide.pdf]PDF Format[/url]
[b] Laptop Buying Guide [/b] [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Laptopstarterkit.doc]Word Document[/url] | [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Laptopstarterkit.pdf]PDF Format[/url]
[b] The Official Nat Open Guide [/b] [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Nat_open.doc]Word Format[/url] | [url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Miniguides/Nat.pdf]PDF Format[/url]
[b] Photo Editing: Tutorials (Author: Index)[/b] [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=26700083&viewreplies=true#end] Thread Link[/url]
[b] Razer Gaming Guide For Beginners [/b] [url=http://www2.razerzone.com/gaming-guide/subscribe/downloadstnd.php] Link To Download From Site[/url]
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Xbox 360 Mini guides/Support Links
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[b]Xbox 360 Flashing Lights Guide [/b] [url=http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/xbox360/hardware/console/troubleshootingconsoleproblems/flashinglights.aspx]Link to site page[/url]
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Reviews & Top
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[b]Top 10 Power Desktop Computers[/b] [url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/123846/top_10_power_desktop_pcs.html]Link[/url]
[b] Top 10 Flash Based Mp3 Players (PC World)[/b] [url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/125906/top_10_mp3_players_flashbased.html]Link[/url]
[b] Top 10 Power Laptops[/b] [url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/123729/top_5_power_laptops.html]Link[/url]
[b] Top All Purpose Laptops [/b] [url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/123678/top_10_allpurpose_laptops.html]Link[/url]
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Anti virus & Spyware Online Scanners
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[url=http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/]ESET Online Scanner[/url]
[url=http://housecall.trendmicro.com/]Trend Micro House Online Scanner[/url]
[url=http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner]Kaspersky Virus Scanner[/url]
[url=http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp]McAfee[/url]
[url=http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym]Symantec Security Test (Tells you all the problems on your computer)[/url]
[b] I do not reccomend using any other free online scanning site these I all tested [/b]
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Free Security Apps :-)
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[url=http://free.avg.com/]AVG Free Edition[/url]
[url=http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp]Zone Alarm Free Firewall[/url]
[url=http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=F32921AF-9DBE-4DCE-889E-ECF997EB18E9]Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer[/url]
[url=http://www.siteadvisor.com/]McAfee Site Advisor (Firefox Addon)[/url]
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Great Free Software To Download
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[url=http://www.firefox.com]Firefox[/url]
[url=http://www.ubuntu.com/]Ubuntu Linux[/url]
[url=http://www.dvdflick.net/]DVD Flick[/url]
[url=http://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/TreeSizeSetup.exe]Tree Size Free (Tells You Witch Files Are Taking Up The Most Space)[/url]
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Sites I Recommend
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[b] Old Versions Of Software[/b] [url=http://www.oldversion.com/]Link[/url]
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Windows Sysinternals (Programs) [url=http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/default.aspx]Full Link To There Site[/url]
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[url=http://www.swansoncomputerrepair.com/Downloads/ProcessExplorer.zip]Process Explorer[/url] Windows 2000 SP4 Or Higher
[url=http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/BlueScreen.zip]BSOD Screen Saver[/url] [b] Please Note Some Virus Programs Detect This as a Virus[/b]
[url=http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/Desktops.zip]Desktops Apps (Makes it so you can have 4 desktops)[/url] [url=http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc817881.aspx]For The Full Info Go Here[/url]
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Threads Related To Computers / Downloads
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[url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27603805]Vista or XP[/url]
[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7]Windows Se7en Beta Info[/url]
[url=http://windows7news.com/]Keep Up To Date With Windows Se7en News[/url]
[url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27786209]Is my phone messing up my network[/url]
[url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2279207,00.asp]Top 91 Utility's To Supercharge Windows Author: Pcmag[/url]
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[b] Use Of Service Agreement[/b]
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[i] I agree that this thread is not responsible for any damage done to your computer and does not promote "Pirated" Software"[/i]
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Things I Have Taken Apart
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[url=http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x217/Antiapplekid/Inside%20a%20laptop/]Inside My Laptop[/url]
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[b] Thanks For Service Section [/b]
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[b]This spot is for anyone that wants to say thanks to the team for fixing the computer
please PM Me if you want me to post a message from you!!![/b]
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[b] Question Of The Week [/b]
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[quote] Question for the week of 11/10/08
What is a Yotabyte? [/quote]
Winner will receive a free demonoid account code
[url=http://www.swanson-pc-repair.com/]Go Here To Register And Answer The Question[/url]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sp4rt4n119 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] teddyvonm Sadly I don't have enough for a new one. I have maybe $300 to invest anywhere. I'm gonna take your advice and try the graphics card, because no other part of the computer has a problem.[/quote]Sounds like a plan dude. Just remember to keep the receipt... just incase. EDIT: I'm leaving for the night Flood. Be back on tomorrow.[/quote] Well, haven't had a problem since installing it. Thanks for the advice. Saved me like $800 over a new computer.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] teddyvonm Sadly I don't have enough for a new one. I have maybe $300 to invest anywhere. I'm gonna take your advice and try the graphics card, because no other part of the computer has a problem.[/quote]Sounds like a plan dude. Just remember to keep the receipt... just incase. EDIT: I'm leaving for the night Flood. Be back on tomorrow. [Edited on 08.19.2008 11:24 PM PDT]
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Sadly I don't have enough for a new one. I have maybe $300 to invest anywhere. I'm gonna take your advice and try the graphics card, because no other part of the computer has a problem.
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Here is my suggestion: go out and buy a new graphics card, but make sure to keep the receipt. When you get home, pop it into your computer. If it works, excellent! Problem solved. If not, then the hardware that is failing is your motherboard, a considerably more expensive part to replace. Return the graphics card and invest the money in a new motherboard instead. EDIT: On second thought, depending on how expensive the motherboard is, I would actually just invest in another computer. Take it from me when I say a motherboard is usually more trouble than it is worth. In addition, when a motherboard begins to die, it is a sure sign that more hardware maybe on the fritz as well. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:37 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sp4rt4n119 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] teddyvonm Answer plzkthxlol.[/quote]Well your equipment may just be reaching the end of its life cycle. Believe it or not, having a computer running as long as yours did is quite fortunate. Most people would have replaced some parts by now. My verdict: Yes, it is most likely hardware failure just from old age.[/quote] So would you say that a new graphics card would solve the problem?
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Dude we are almost to 1000
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] CURBSTOMPSOMFOO you never answered my question -blam!-[/quote] Your question was answered a few pages back. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Antiapplekid No Problume Rss feeds are great pretty much they allow you to get the latest news from the website for example a news site would bring you the latest news or Bungie's site allows you to see about there blog [url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/gamefuel/default.htm]Go to this link to get the Halo 3 Rss reader witch allows you read all the latest rss feeds[/url] [/quote] Indeed, I have never helped in getting a topic to 1000 before. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:28 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Antiapplekid I would reccomend using AVG For Anti-virus insead of Norton[/quote]AVG has excellent active virus protection, but if your heart is set on anything Norton, go with 2008.
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I would reccomend using AVG For Anti-virus insead of Norton
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Norton 360 is definately a useful tool, but like all virus protectors, it will not block them all. You will want to run routine scans on your computer, or any time you think your computer is infected. side note: Norton 360 is great, but the 2008 edition is quite exceptional. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Antiapplekid The Computer Help Forum Rules ============================== 1.NO SPAM 2.Only me and Sp4rt4n119 can answer questions 3.Enjoy we are almost to 1000 Posts[/quote] I would put this on the first post. It won't get noticed by everyone who visits this topic and will disappear once a new page is added. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:19 PM PDT]
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You mean IE Lol sorry
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Isn't Norton 360 one of the best there is? [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:14 PM PDT]
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Try lowering the security on Firefox. Usually if your cookies setting is too high, things tend to slow down/not work whatsoever.
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I would say then it is a viruis I would reccomend switching to firefox
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No. There not spam links. Just like Bungie.net pages and YouTube videos. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:13 PM PDT]
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The Computer Help Forum Rules ============================== 1.NO SPAM 2.Only me and Sp4rt4n119 can answer questions 3.Enjoy we are almost to 1000 Posts
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Does Bungie.net work really -blam!- slow on Firefox 3 for anyone? Edit: Oh, and I'm already using IE Tab. I you anything to well, to put it blatantly, make it work..yeah. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:11 PM PDT]
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Im guessing it is a spam link I would recommend using firefox [url=http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/]Heres the link[/url]
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2 reasons this could be: 1. IE 7 needs to be uninstalled and then reinstalled. It's rare, but sometimes glitches occur upon installation. 2. You have a virus on your computer. Not a dangerous one, but one of those old school prank viruses. I remember getting a virus that moved the icons around your desktop when you tried to click them. Again, not dangerous, but extremely annoying; Much like your repeating windows glitch. EDIT: The spam link could also be the issue, unless it happens for every link you click. [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:10 PM PDT]
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I don't know if this is a "computer question" but whatever. Sometimes when I click a link once in Internet Explorer 7, it will open windows continuously until I end the program. One time I had 80+ windows open after walking away for a few minutes. Why is this? [Edited on 08.19.2008 10:07 PM PDT]
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you never answered my question -blam!-
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Im back to help
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] BLIB I'm sorry to revive this thread, but I could really use some help right about now. [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=24985370&postRepeater1-p=1#24986613]This recent thread I posted gives the jist of what happened[/url] Basically, these recent Vista updates (17 of them!) keep trying to reinstall themselves and I don't know how to make them stop. Every time I try to shut down, there's that annoying little update icon next to the Start menu's power off button that says "Installs updates and then shuts down your computer", so I don't see any way around this. Note: I started up in safe mode, and the event viewer gave me these error codes to do with the updates; 0x800f0816 for update KB953838 (IE7 security update) 0x80242016 for update KB951072 (Vista update) 0x800f0816 again for update KB953733 (Vista update again) 0x800f0816 again for update KB950974 (Vista security update) Any help is appreciated.[/quote]I do not recognize those codes. It's rare, but sometimes Windows Updates becomes corrupted and does not properly install the updates. I have a special program that can fix that, but it is freaking massive and CD bootable only. The only advice I can give you is to try a repair install. If you boot into the installation disk that comes with vista, you should receive the option to repair the partition. WARNING: There will also be the option to replace/format the partition that is there. DO NOT DO THIS. You will lose all your data.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] teddyvonm Answer plzkthxlol.[/quote]Well your equipment may just be reaching the end of its life cycle. Believe it or not, having a computer running as long as yours did is quite fortunate. Most people would have replaced some parts by now. My verdict: Yes, it is most likely hardware failure just from old age.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] AssCancer My PC, over the last few months, has been turning off when doing slightly over than normaly strenuous applications. Whenever I am trying to burn a DVD, midway through, it turns off. When I want to restart it, it beeps around 7 times in rapid succession and my monitor stays in standby mode, just as if the computer wasn't ever turned on. Sometimes days go by with the computer doing the same thing. Eventually it works, but it is turning on and working less and less. Help?[/quote]Your processor is most likely overheating. When you run a lot of application, the processor has to work that much harder to keep them running. Suggestions: -If your computer is in a crowded or unventilated area, move it. This will permit the heat to escape from the tower. -Take your computer to your nearest repair shop and have them look at it. Because your computer has failed and shutdown multiple times, you may have ruined the processor.