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Subject: OT - Computer help
Posted by: wazaaap_guy
- [78101216] Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:32
I just installed a new 75 GB hardrive since I only had like 8 GB before. But now some things are a little different. I used to go to yahoo fantasy sports by clicking on the fantasy tab on the sports page, but when I do this now, i get a 'cannot find server' page with a 'the page cannot be displayed message.' also, occasionally when i get popups, they have the same messages, and when i try to click on some links (like an article on a players yahoo profile) i get the same error page. also, my Snood used to run real smooth but now it is real slow and I don't know why or what to do? can anyone who actually read all this help? |
| 1 | Mike D
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Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:33
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How old is your BIOS? If you don't know, how old is your computer?
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| 2 | SmackDown
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Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:35
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Same OS?
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| 3 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 78101216
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:37
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Comp is probably like 4 years old.
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| 4 | Mike D
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ID: 391034255
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:39
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If the computer is that old, the BIOS may even be from the prior calendar year (making it 5 years old etc). Many such BIOS were not capable of handling hard drives as big as 20 GB much less 75. You may need to "flash" your BIOS. Check who the manufacturer of it was when you restart Windows----it comes up on the 1st screen. Then check their web site.
You can stay clothed when you do it. ;)
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| 5 | Micheal
ID: 12744225
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:41
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Mike D
That's what I was gonna say.
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| 6 | Mike D
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ID: 391034255
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:44
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True dat
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| 7 | Micheal
ID: 12744225
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:45
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Word
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| 8 | xpdurmind
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ID: 9922123
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:51
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Good one Mike :)
WG, I would follow Mike's suggestion,but you might find that a computer that old might require you to buy the bios chip instead of just downloading the software to flash the current....
The problem could be something else all together.Try the simplest routes first; it might be as simple as updating your your IE or OS. Also try posting the specs and the OS...
My suggestion is to have whomever installed your HD take a look at it. If you have to pay, get a friend or a relative to look at it..
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| 9 | Micheal
ID: 12744225
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:53
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Just hit it a coupla times. It should work then.
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| 10 | xpdurmind
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ID: 9922123
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:57
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Another possible solution.
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| 11 | Farn
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ID: 7822711
Wed, Dec 04, 2002, 23:58
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"Just hit it a coupla times. It should work then."
I know that's what you do to Compaq's. Does that work for all computers?
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| 12 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 78101216
Thu, Dec 05, 2002, 00:03
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it said phoenixBIOS
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| 13 | Donkey Hunter
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ID: 55220159
Thu, Dec 05, 2002, 00:31
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Is it an East Coast BIOS? If so you may be eligible for the Heisman. Sorry Carson Palmer.
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| 14 | juneau24_7
ID: 27112750
Thu, Dec 05, 2002, 01:39
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""Just hit it a coupla times. It should work then."
I know that's what you do to Compaq's. Does that work for all computers?"
hehe i thought i would just quote someone
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| 15 | Bloody Geoff
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ID: 279423119
Thu, Dec 05, 2002, 08:51
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It is actually safer if you remove all clothing prior to doing it.
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| 17 | Bill Gates
ID: 4112529
Thu, Dec 05, 2002, 08:56
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The only thing to do is buy a new Pc with Windows Xp installed of course
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