Acer Aspire - Windows 7 reinstallation stuck on "Setup is starting"
Hi all, I am trying to reinstall Windows 7 on my notebook (Acer Aspire 5742-7645) from the DVD. I get as far as this screen: http://www.buildeasypc.com/pics/windows_7/windows7_3.jpg When I click...
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View ArticleSolved Installed 2nd Hard Drive, Windows could not complete the format?
I am Wondering if I did this correctly? I put my old laptops hard drive into my new laptop and want to use this for just more space,. When I put the drive in, my new laptops w/ Windows 7 , I formatted...
View ArticleGood PSU info
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View ArticleNo bootable device
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View ArticleSo how is the CPU market looking?
I managed to snatch up a R9 280X for cheap 2 weeks ago as it was an offer I wouldn't see anytime soon here in Mexico, got it for 300Dollars give or take. Taking the import fees and all, it was a really...
View ArticleAnother useful list
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View ArticleSDHC write protected problem
Hi, i have Sandisk Micro SD 16GB class 10, the problem is, when i try to format the sd card (i use micro sd adapter) , popup show that the sd card is write protected (the adapter is not in lock...
View ArticleNew SSD setup Advice
So after years of "I can't justify paying that much for one" I found a Samsung Pro Series 840 128Gb SSD in currys for £100 and decided to go for it. Doing a little bit of research online, it looks like...
View ArticleIs it possible to disable a single gamepad button?
I was wondering if, as the title says, its possible to disable a gamepad button in the windows usb gamepad properties section? I have a N64 usb adapter and am trying to run a gamester dynamic steering...
View ArticleOne for the GPU folks
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View ArticleMy Review of Samsung 840 EVO SSD Full Drive Encryption.
A review of the Self Encrypting Drive feature of the Samsung 840 Evo. Industry leaders, including Samsung, are using deceptive and fraudulent language to sell “hardware based” “self encrypting” SSD's...
View ArticleBuffalo CD/DVD drive
I purchased one of these to replace a non-working internal one on my Acer Laptop. Does anyone know where I can get a Manual. In Particular I want to know how to play a CD which already contains normal...
View Articleone or more fans running at full throttle when locked
Just as the title states; why is one or more of my computer's fans going to full throttle and staying there the moment i do a windows sign plus l to lock the computer? once i enter the password to...
View ArticleNo USB Keyboard/Mouse in Windows 7
Recently my wireless usb keyboard and mouse stopped working in windows. Since they are wireless I tried changing the batteries without success. I went back to a corded keyboard and still no response. I...
View ArticleWifi adapter could not bind IP protocol stack to network adapter
Hello! I registered to forums to get help to solve wireless adapter issue I am having. I have been looking for help in Lenovo forums and AV provider: problem is still on. *Background* I changed AV...
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View ArticleQuestion about RAMs
If I wanted to save money I could get RAMs from my older computers, taking out 2GB from one laptop and another 2GB from another laptop, to put into my current HP laptop for a total of 8GB RAM. Would...
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