Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 01:29 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 197
BCCode Restarting Computer Semi-Occasionally
The 0xD1 error might point towards a dodgy driver but it does not explain the
fact the OP is asked for the Boot device on restart. This normally indicates
a dodgy HDD. I tried troubleshooting a...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 01:29 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 197
BCCode Restarting Computer Semi-Occasionally
The 0xD1 error might point towards a dodgy driver but it does not explain the
fact the OP is asked for the Boot device on restart. This normally indicates
a dodgy HDD. I tried troubleshooting a...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 11:41 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 219
XP on screen keyboard - shortcut keys?
Press the 'windows' key + 'U'. (The windows key is normally the second button
from the left on the bottom row of the keyboard with the windows logo on it.)
A window will open giving you some of the...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 11:41 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 219
XP on screen keyboard - shortcut keys?
Press the 'windows' key + 'U'. (The windows key is normally the second button
from the left on the bottom row of the keyboard with the windows logo on it.)
A window will open giving you some of the...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 10:49 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 197
BCCode Restarting Computer Semi-Occasionally
It looks to me that either your PSU or HDD are on the brink of failing
completely. I have had both instances happen to me. Most likely fault will
be the HDD failing. After running for a while...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 10:49 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 6
Views: 197
BCCode Restarting Computer Semi-Occasionally
It looks to me that either your PSU or HDD are on the brink of failing
completely. I have had both instances happen to me. Most likely fault will
be the HDD failing. After running for a while...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 10:48 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 7
Views: 224
newsgroups empty
When I look at certain newsgroups, like the 'Windows XP Networking and the
Web', it has no discussions in it. It has been like this for a while. Is it
a problem on the 'net' or is this local to...
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Forum: General XP issues or comments
June 28th 10, 10:48 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Replies: 0
Views: 61
newsgroups empty
When I look at certain newsgroups, like the 'Windows XP Networking and the
Web', it has no discussions in it. It has been like this for a while. Is it
a problem on the 'net' or is this local to...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 20th 10, 11:32 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Fair enough.
With this infinite loop problem being such a long lasting problem, with
several different types of systems suffering, you would have thought that
someone would have found out the...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 20th 10, 11:32 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Fair enough.
With this infinite loop problem being such a long lasting problem, with
several different types of systems suffering, you would have thought that
someone would have found out the...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 20th 10, 08:48 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
You could well be right. One thing I have noticed, and I am thinking of
asking nVidia about it, according to the specifications provided by nVidia
this card with the GT216 chipset has DDR3 memory...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 20th 10, 08:48 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
You could well be right. One thing I have noticed, and I am thinking of
asking nVidia about it, according to the specifications provided by nVidia
this card with the GT216 chipset has DDR3 memory...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 10:09 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
I see what you mean about the number crunching but at least you can compare
the gpu and memory speeds to get a rough idea how each card compares.
Regards to the new install - tried it. Nothing...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 10:09 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
I see what you mean about the number crunching but at least you can compare
the gpu and memory speeds to get a rough idea how each card compares.
Regards to the new install - tried it. Nothing...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 02:02 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Hi Paul.
I found this site which I think is quite useful as a reference.
http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php
"Paul" wrote:
LeeG wrote:
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 02:02 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Hi Paul.
I found this site which I think is quite useful as a reference.
http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php
"Paul" wrote:
LeeG wrote:
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 12:29 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Hi Paul.
Max recorded temp I have with this card is 68 degrees (under
Benchmark/stress testing conditions). Idle temp around 55 degrees. (I have
yet to have this problem when benchmarking/stress...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 12:29 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
Hi Paul.
Max recorded temp I have with this card is 68 degrees (under
Benchmark/stress testing conditions). Idle temp around 55 degrees. (I have
yet to have this problem when benchmarking/stress...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 09:58 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 617
Graphic card comparison
I have been having a problem with my new GT220 graphics card. (nv4_disp.dll
infinite loop.) I need to replace it and, due to this problem, I am
considering a ATI card instead. What I would like...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
April 19th 10, 09:58 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 0
Views: 151
Graphic card comparison
I have been having a problem with my new GT220 graphics card. (nv4_disp.dll
infinite loop.) I need to replace it and, due to this problem, I am
considering a ATI card instead. What I would like...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
March 5th 10, 10:01 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 1
Views: 92
stability tests for graphics card.
I want to try apps that put the card under more stress for a prolonged time.
Dxdiag is good for testing the various interfaces but not for extensive
testing.
"Andrew E." wrote:
Try run,type:...
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
March 4th 10, 09:47 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 949
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Forum: Hardware and Windows XP
March 4th 10, 09:47 PM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
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Replies: 20
Views: 949
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
February 17th 10, 11:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,717
game exiting to windows
I am just wondering if I have posted this in the right section.
"Olórin" wrote:
Just so you know not to hold your breath for a reply from Andrew. If he
follows up, it'll be the first time...
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Forum: Performance and Maintainance of XP
February 17th 10, 11:31 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,717
game exiting to windows
I am just wondering if I have posted this in the right section.
"Olórin" wrote:
Just so you know not to hold your breath for a reply from Andrew. If he
follows up, it'll be the first time...
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