http://www.computerforum.com/ Microsoft Windows/Linux/MacOS, including drivers. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.computerforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.computerforum.com/ http://www.computerforum.com/164250-registry-fixing-external-hard-drive-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:16 GMT Hello,
I have a computer that won't boot up. I've removed the hard drive and connected to a new machine via a usb connection. I can see all the files and access them without any problem. I'd like to fix the registry as I believe this has become corrupted. Does anybody know which software would allow you to scan and fix the registry on a hard drive connected in this way?

Many Thanks

Jon ]]> Operating Systems Chompy http://www.computerforum.com/164250-registry-fixing-external-hard-drive-help.html http://www.computerforum.com/164244-video-driver.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:43 GMT Sorry if my questions are a little to ammature, but I have a question abouta problem with my monitor. I recently reformatted my hardrive. I had to reinstall many of the drivers. One I had to install was a video driver. Prior to installing this particular driver, the display on my monitor was all... Sorry if my questions are a little to ammature, but I have a question abouta problem with my monitor. I recently reformatted my hardrive. I had to reinstall many of the drivers. One I had to install was a video driver. Prior to installing this particular driver, the display on my monitor was all out of wack. Everthing was really huge. Now since I installed this driver, Somethings are still really big, somethings look normal, and others look really small. Any ideas as to what's going on? ]]> Operating Systems afrench89 http://www.computerforum.com/164244-video-driver.html http://www.computerforum.com/164222-can-i-run-mac-os-pc-external-hard-disk.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:24 GMT I have always avoided macs like black death, never liked them, and thus I know absolutely nothing about them. However it seem my business is now heading in the direction of developing apps for iPhones and other mobile devices. The biggist issue I have is that Apple will not allow the SDK to be used... I have always avoided macs like black death, never liked them, and thus I know absolutely nothing about them. However it seem my business is now heading in the direction of developing apps for iPhones and other mobile devices. The biggist issue I have is that Apple will not allow the SDK to be used on anything other than a Mac. So in lieu of going out and buying a whole new machine to begin development on a program that I might just scrap seems impractical. So I was wondering if I could get a friend to back up his hard drive onto an external hard drive that I can run from my PC laptop.

so here is what I know so far:

• iPhone SDK can only be used on Mac OS X
• Macs can backup there OS using TimeMachine
• You can run Mac files from an external drive using a program called MacDrive
• You need to have an IEEE external hard disk to run an operating system

What I need to know:

• Can I change the Bios to boot from an external drive with Mac OS X
• Will my PC run Mac OS X without and problems

What I am running:

• Computer Model: Dell Inspiron 1520 (laptop)
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 1.8 GHz
• Ram: 2G
• OS: Vista (I know, I know, no need for jokes.)

Any help would be wonderful, thanks. ]]> Operating Systems TheDogBiter http://www.computerforum.com/164222-can-i-run-mac-os-pc-external-hard-disk.html http://www.computerforum.com/164216-windows-7-cpu-throttle.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:50:21 GMT I just installed windows 7 RC1 (cause its free :P) on my laptop. Now my CPU is limited to 1 ghz. It is normally 1.8 ghz. I am using CPU-Z to find this out. I hae made sure the power settings make the min and max throttle 100%. How do I fix this? I just installed windows 7 RC1 (cause its free :P) on my laptop. Now my CPU is limited to 1 ghz. It is normally 1.8 ghz. I am using CPU-Z to find this out. I hae made sure the power settings make the min and max throttle 100%. How do I fix this? ]]> Operating Systems viper110110 http://www.computerforum.com/164216-windows-7-cpu-throttle.html http://www.computerforum.com/164212-google-chrome-os-out.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:30 GMT looks pretty sweet for just an internet pc. http://gizmodo.com/5408540/what-is-google-chrome-os-explained-by-google looks pretty sweet for just an internet pc.

http://gizmodo.com/5408540/what-is-g...ined-by-google ]]> Operating Systems ganzey http://www.computerforum.com/164212-google-chrome-os-out.html http://www.computerforum.com/164205-windows-7-pro-64-bit-question-email-thunderbird.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:18 GMT Im jumping through hoops with this. Example was Firefox and all the pluggins. did not work. (figured it out).

Next, and can't figure out. Thunderbird. can not get it to work for the life of me. I set it up. have all the ports right. password is correct. Can access from the internet just fine. Called att - Uverse. said no problem. They can't help with this program. turned off Windows firefwall, Turned off Kerpersky internet Security and installed a beta ThunderBird ver 3.
It will not work.....period. just says wrong password or username.

Any ideas . im at the end of my wits now. the Thunderbird Beta is 64 bit.
tried the other 32 bit. DONT MAKE NO DIFF............
thanks ]]> Operating Systems tremmor http://www.computerforum.com/164205-windows-7-pro-64-bit-question-email-thunderbird.html http://www.computerforum.com/164202-windows-activation-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:53 GMT When you activiate your windows 7 they collect your hardware ID. My question is, if you have except same laptop would they notice the difference? I assume since the hardware is exactly the same they wouldn't notice it's a new pc that's being activated. ]]> Operating Systems jessica1234ab http://www.computerforum.com/164202-windows-activation-question.html http://www.computerforum.com/164200-help-help-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:25:07 GMT I have a serious problem when ever i am booting up my computer screen keep jumping as long as it boot up then it stop. Just wondering if any help is around? Thanks in advance:mad: I have a serious problem when ever i am booting up my computer screen keep jumping as long as it boot up then it stop. Just wondering if any help is around?

Thanks in advance:mad: ]]> Operating Systems bossie http://www.computerforum.com/164200-help-help-help.html http://www.computerforum.com/164183-dell-drivers.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:49 GMT I have a question about downloading drivers from Dell's website. I downladed the drivers I thought I needed. It turns out there were more drivers I needed. Now when I go to Dell's support page, Instead of giving me the option to choose my pc model and such, it says is please id your product to continue with no drop boxes for me to choose from. It's just blank. Why is it doing this? Any help is appreciated. ]]> Operating Systems afrench89 http://www.computerforum.com/164183-dell-drivers.html http://www.computerforum.com/164179-need-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:29 GMT Hi guys, I bought a used laptop (Dell Latitude D620) that has XP Pro, it was an old company computer. The issue is that it is locked down, meaning it needs a password and username to log in. How can I wipe or reload XP w/o having to buy a new operating system? Thanks. Hi guys,

I bought a used laptop (Dell Latitude D620) that has XP Pro, it was an old company computer. The issue is that it is locked down, meaning it needs a password and username to log in. How can I wipe or reload XP w/o having to buy a new operating system?

Thanks. ]]> Operating Systems Genesis74 http://www.computerforum.com/164179-need-help.html http://www.computerforum.com/164165-make-backup-original-xp-oem-cds.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:58:50 GMT I had purchased original XP OEM CD's with some desktops couple of years back. I have both XP-Pro and XP-Home. Can I make a backup of these incase the original disk is damaged. Best would be if I can make an ISO and could it able to burn it back when needed. Is this possible. ]]> Operating Systems hemang http://www.computerforum.com/164165-make-backup-original-xp-oem-cds.html http://www.computerforum.com/164164-many-questions-about-64-bit-win7-pro-new-laptop.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:48:32 GMT I am going to get delivery of my new Dell Studio 15 with 64-Bit Win7 pro tomorrow. I am using XP-Home currently and have not used Vista. My questions are : 1) Will I be able to make a image of Win7 partition (C: drive) using DriveImageXML on UBCD4Win? I would like to do this before I install... I am going to get delivery of my new Dell Studio 15 with 64-Bit Win7 pro tomorrow. I am using XP-Home currently and have not used Vista.
My questions are :
1) Will I be able to make a image of Win7 partition (C: drive) using DriveImageXML on UBCD4Win? I would like to do this before I install anything. And take another image after all required software are installed.
2) How do I backup Win7 activation files?
3) Since I am supposed to receive a Microsoft OEM DVD with the laptop, can I make a copy of this, like an ISO image? Will I be able to burn this image later to a DVD in case my original disk gets damaged?
4) I am going to use the laptop all by myself only. Should I make a separate user account with reduced privileges for everyday use. I have not done this for my old laptop with XP and have never had a problem, but just wanted to know what others feel on this.
5) Is there any way to install the 32-bit version from the DVD I will be getting, since I have read that 32 bot software may actually run bit slower on 64 bit OS and I do not see any requirement of 64-bit software in my work. ]]> Operating Systems hemang http://www.computerforum.com/164164-many-questions-about-64-bit-win7-pro-new-laptop.html http://www.computerforum.com/164154-windows-7-old-computer.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:09:56 GMT This was a disaster. My computer is crappy but I decided lemme try and update it. It's an awful feeling. Half of the drivers will not update itself. my ethernet connection is not working. i'm using my laptop at the moment. I shall revert back or see if any of my old hardware has updates for windows 7 hopefully. I will just have to collect enough funding to build my own computer soon. or later.
windows 7 is much smoother. but obviously runs better on a more powerful computer. My graphics card is old but I can't even get the screen resolution to a decent or whatever. Usually after a update or new OS it usually finds everything itself. Now it's like when I first put in 98 or whatever that it was back then.
I don't know why I posted this but yeah. ]]> Operating Systems vieya http://www.computerforum.com/164154-windows-7-old-computer.html http://www.computerforum.com/164148-windows-7-could-i-spammer.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:53:31 GMT Well one of the last issues I have had with Windows 7 (minus being only to delay preview tabs vs disable them) I was curious when you say have 2 Folders/FF/IE/Opera etc at one time you notice they are both grey/white in color and the one your using will be a bright color? Well I am curious is... Well one of the last issues I have had with Windows 7 (minus being only to delay preview tabs vs disable them)
I was curious when you say have 2 Folders/FF/IE/Opera etc at one time you notice they are both grey/white in color and the one your using will be a bright color?

Well I am curious is there a way to disable that so its a plain transparent window like in Vista or a solid color?
It is a neat feature but with the default color being white it really is a eye sore with my theme of black/blue/purple.

Here is what I mean



I have no clue what its called (the new addition) so does anyone have a clue what its called or better yet a way to change it or disable it?

Thank you. ]]> Operating Systems Twist86 http://www.computerforum.com/164148-windows-7-could-i-spammer.html http://www.computerforum.com/164143-linux-display-smaller-than-lcd-screen.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:04:48 GMT Is there a way to configure Linux to display on a small percentage of an LCD display?
Specifically, I have an LCD (1024x768) laying on an olde tyme 3m projector. I have used it for a while and it's great for watching movies, etc. The problem is that the 15" LCD panel is bigger than the 12"x12" fresnel lens. Currently the solution is to use books and thick paper to crop the outside, and then resize the movie window So it displays nice.
This works, but is tedious. Plus it doesn't allow me to do normal computer stuff on the screen, as most buttons are just off the display.
I would like to be able to send a signal to the monitor that says something like, "Display the desktop using only the pixels contained within (50,500)(800,500)(50,0)(800,0)."
Thanks for the help. ]]> Operating Systems NeedaComputer http://www.computerforum.com/164143-linux-display-smaller-than-lcd-screen.html