troubles with orinoco WiFi card.

Buy-it PC · 04-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Hi Mike1605-

A smart choice, I strongly believe your windows is preventing you the issue of using the adapter(s). Backup everything, its good you have the external hard drive, and is probably best to keep the data on it anyways. There is also, an online backup to use too... but that's another story. Anyways, go ahead, back up your data, and use the recovery CD you have for Windows. Not only will you be starting Fresh and clean, but if other things were every giving you a problem before... not that I am saying it has... but if little issues did arrive, then the restore of XP will help.

Doing IT services for nearly 17+ years it's come from experiences, and knowledge of how to resolve issues like this. It may take a couple of hours to complete the task in general, after installing the OS again, and then all your applications. It's also a good idea after things are working again to do an image burn of your entire system. This way, all you have to do is restore that image burn back unto your notebook (or desktop) and everything is back, except for any data that might be missing. But, being that you intend to use the external anyways, will help you tremendously in this effort.

Also, important that you install at least three spyware applications and use FireFox or something else other than IE. I suggest: Spybot, Ad Aware and Microsoft's Defender, as spyware applications and run them almost religiously. It will safe you grief and headache in using your computer. Drop me a line if you have any further questions... and good luck!

Mike1605 · 04-22-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks you have been really helpful.

Buy-it PC · 04-22-2008, 08:33 PM

Hi Mike-

Smart idea, and you are doing the right thing. My suggestion is after you are done with the recovery, (which might take a couple of hours) install three spyware applications and use anything else other than IE as a browser.

I suggest: Ad Aware, Spybot, and Defnder. They're Free and easy to use! Do it daily if you can!

If you run into any further issues, let me know. Good Luck!

Mike1605 · 04-22-2008, 09:48 PM

Forgot to mention. its not the time it takes to reinstall my programs and windows, its the time it takes for my ipod shit. i have about 45 gigs of music. so by the time the ipod copier rips them off the Ipod back on to the new install of windows thats like a day and a half right there...

Buy-it PC · 04-23-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1605

Forgot to mention. its not the time it takes to reinstall my programs and windows, its the time it takes for my ipod shit. i have about 45 gigs of music. so by the time the ipod copier rips them off the Ipod back on to the new install of windows thats like a day and a half right there...

A valid point, thanks for telling me about the 45 GIG from the iPOD. Sorry about that.

Mike1605 · 04-23-2008, 03:39 PM

hey buy-it, instead of just making a new thread i figured i would ask you in here real quick. im going to buy some new memory for my hp while im doing all these upgrades and reboots. i want 4 gigs. i have never upgraded memory on a laptop and cant find any specs on exactly what kind of memory my hp takes. its an HP Pavilion ZV6000. do you know if this will work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227247

im trying to stay under 100 to 120 bucks. if you have any other suggestions i would appeciate it. thanks.

Mike1605 · 04-23-2008, 03:41 PM

... or the 6400 version. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227251

Buy-it PC · 04-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1605

... or the 6400 version. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227251

I'll look into it for you and get back to you in a short bit.. I promise.

Mike1605 · 04-23-2008, 04:42 PM

thanks. it came OEM with pc-2700 and everyone online makes it sound like thats all you can use. also a few people said it only supports up to 2 gigs and a few said up to 8 gigs. so contradictory.

Buy-it PC · 04-23-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1605

thanks. it came OEM with pc-2700 and everyone online makes it sound like thats all you can use. also a few people said it only supports up to 2 gigs and a few said up to 8 gigs. so contradictory.

Ahhh.... question, let's do a through search from HP. Can you tell me more about the notebook. Like the model number or even the serial numer, it would be easier to confirm the right part and allow some compatibly.

04-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Buy-it PC Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: La Mirada, CA Posts: 286	Hi Mike1605- A smart choice, I strongly believe your windows is preventing you the issue of using the adapter(s). Backup everything, its good you have the external hard drive, and is probably best to keep the data on it anyways. There is also, an online backup to use too... but that's another story. Anyways, go ahead, back up your data, and use the recovery CD you have for Windows. Not only will you be starting Fresh and clean, but if other things were every giving you a problem before... not that I am saying it has... but if little issues did arrive, then the restore of XP will help. Doing IT services for nearly 17+ years it's come from experiences, and knowledge of how to resolve issues like this. It may take a couple of hours to complete the task in general, after installing the OS again, and then all your applications. It's also a good idea after things are working again to do an image burn of your entire system. This way, all you have to do is restore that image burn back unto your notebook (or desktop) and everything is back, except for any data that might be missing. But, being that you intend to use the external anyways, will help you tremendously in this effort. Also, important that you install at least three spyware applications and use FireFox or something else other than IE. I suggest: Spybot, Ad Aware and Microsoft's Defender, as spyware applications and run them almost religiously. It will safe you grief and headache in using your computer. Drop me a line if you have any further questions... and good luck! __________________ Core 2 Quad Processor Q9300 2.5GHz 1333MHz 6MB 4GB DDR2 320GB SATA HDD, 20X Lightscribe DVD-RW nVidia GeForce 9600GT 512MB 2DVI/HDCP PCI-Express Video Card Cooler Master CM Stacker 830 RC-830-KKN2-GP 550W PSU Windows Vista Got a question, Skype me at "Buyitpc".

04-22-2008, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Buy-it PC Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: La Mirada, CA Posts: 286	Net card in trouble! Hi Mike- Smart idea, and you are doing the right thing. My suggestion is after you are done with the recovery, (which might take a couple of hours) install three spyware applications and use anything else other than IE as a browser. I suggest: Ad Aware, Spybot, and Defnder. They're Free and easy to use! Do it daily if you can! If you run into any further issues, let me know. Good Luck! __________________ Core 2 Quad Processor Q9300 2.5GHz 1333MHz 6MB 4GB DDR2 320GB SATA HDD, 20X Lightscribe DVD-RW nVidia GeForce 9600GT 512MB 2DVI/HDCP PCI-Express Video Card Cooler Master CM Stacker 830 RC-830-KKN2-GP 550W PSU Windows Vista Got a question, Skype me at "Buyitpc".

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04-22-2008, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike1605 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks you have been really helpful.

04-22-2008, 09:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike1605 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	Forgot to mention. its not the time it takes to reinstall my programs and windows, its the time it takes for my ipod shit. i have about 45 gigs of music. so by the time the ipod copier rips them off the Ipod back on to the new install of windows thats like a day and a half right there...

04-23-2008, 03:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mike1605 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	hey buy-it, instead of just making a new thread i figured i would ask you in here real quick. im going to buy some new memory for my hp while im doing all these upgrades and reboots. i want 4 gigs. i have never upgraded memory on a laptop and cant find any specs on exactly what kind of memory my hp takes. its an HP Pavilion ZV6000. do you know if this will work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227247 im trying to stay under 100 to 120 bucks. if you have any other suggestions i would appeciate it. thanks.

04-23-2008, 03:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mike1605 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	... or the 6400 version. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227251

04-23-2008, 04:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mike1605 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	thanks. it came OEM with pc-2700 and everyone online makes it sound like thats all you can use. also a few people said it only supports up to 2 gigs and a few said up to 8 gigs. so contradictory.