Messed my computer up somehow...

aramp1

aramp1

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Well, everything was dandy, until I installed a Leadtek WinFast TV20000xp tv tuner. Actually, it happened when I installed the installation cd for it. My computer will only start in safe mode. I went back in and deleated the files and it still won't start up in normal. What did I do wrong?
 
aramp1

aramp1

Member
Well, I got it to work. I don't know why, but it works. I reinstalled the video card driver. I don't have the TV tuner in, but the computer starts normal now.
 
aramp1

aramp1

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It was AFU for a while there. I had to use the system restore to get it back to normal. I'm going to get some sleep and screw with updating the bios and getting a current driver tomorrow. Thanks for the imput.
 
stratford

stratford

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just chuck the tv card out of the window.these things are a waste of time and effort. they cause all sorts of problems.worst thing ever invented for pcs.
most problems are caused by tv cards. use a tv and video it will save you loads of time and effort.you will regret putting the dam thing inyour system especialy one that runs ok.

DON'T DO IT​
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elmarcorulz

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okay, for starters, dont listen to stratford, apparently hes had bad experiences with them. now then, i dont see how updating the bios will help, but it wont do any damage, unless you flash the wrong one. now, u said that it all happened when you installed the stuff off of the cd. tell us what the make and model is, and we'll have a look for drivers, and the applications for ya.
 
aramp1

aramp1

Member
I ended up re-loading the video card driver and installing THE CORRECT tv card driver :) and it works like a champ!

Thanks elmarcorulz for the support.
 
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