An external harddrive is a great way to back up all your system files but you may of attached one to your computer and found that it wont boot and hangs on the bios information screen.
To get around this unplug the power on the USB External harddrive and then reboot - when your computer turns on you need to enter the bios - to do this hit the del key when you see the screen that shows your post screen.
In the bios you need to find USB mass storage support and enable this - exit your bios saving the change this normally is by hitting the F10 key. Then say yes to save changes.
Reboot your computer with your USB external Harddrive plugged in and it should boot you in to windows.
Update: My computer stopped booting and again was haning on the BIOS screen - I unplugged my USB drive and moved it to another USB slot and rebooted this fixed the problem.
31 May 2010
13 March 2010
Rip DVD to iPod
Ripped a DVD to a format that you can use on your iPod Touch is easy to do.
You will need 2 tools which are free to use, the first rips the DVD to your computer and the second converts the file format to MP4.
To copy a DVD to your computer you will need DVD Decrypter which can be downloaded here
To covert the file to MP4 you will need Videora which can be downloaded here
When you have installed Videora it will give you full instructions of what settings to use in DVD Decrypter and then give you a wizard to then convert your file to MP4.
You will need 2 tools which are free to use, the first rips the DVD to your computer and the second converts the file format to MP4.
To copy a DVD to your computer you will need DVD Decrypter which can be downloaded here
To covert the file to MP4 you will need Videora which can be downloaded here
When you have installed Videora it will give you full instructions of what settings to use in DVD Decrypter and then give you a wizard to then convert your file to MP4.
15 February 2010
iTunes Locked Windows 7
The folder iTunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permissions for this folder.
I got this error after changing folder locations on my computer that iTunes was set to use.
To get around this problem go to your 'iTunes folder' and right click on 'iTunes.exe' and choose 'Properties' - choose to 'Run As Administrator' - this should fix your error.
This isn't a permanent fix and you need to go through this process every time you want to load iTunes. Today I am going to look for a more permanent fix.
I have since (I do not recommend doing this btw) removed itunes and every itunes related entry on my computer inculding folders and reg entries.
I reinstalled iTunes and then had a new problem which was "This iPod cannot be used because the required software is not installed" I am running windows 7 64bit version and had installed iTunes 64bit version.
I googled that and found this post http://randomwindowstips.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/windows-7-itunes-9-software-is-not-installed/ - I followed these instructions and now everything works as it should. Thanks to the owner of Random Windows Tips for creating that post.
I got this error after changing folder locations on my computer that iTunes was set to use.
To get around this problem go to your 'iTunes folder' and right click on 'iTunes.exe' and choose 'Properties' - choose to 'Run As Administrator' - this should fix your error.
This isn't a permanent fix and you need to go through this process every time you want to load iTunes. Today I am going to look for a more permanent fix.
I have since (I do not recommend doing this btw) removed itunes and every itunes related entry on my computer inculding folders and reg entries.
I reinstalled iTunes and then had a new problem which was "This iPod cannot be used because the required software is not installed" I am running windows 7 64bit version and had installed iTunes 64bit version.
I googled that and found this post http://randomwindowstips.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/windows-7-itunes-9-software-is-not-installed/ - I followed these instructions and now everything works as it should. Thanks to the owner of Random Windows Tips for creating that post.
01 November 2009
No sound firefox
If you have no sound in firefox and you have tried to reinstall flash player then another solution could be ..
While running firefox and something such as You Tube or something that should have sound
1. Right Click on speaker icon in systray
2. Click on Open Volume Mixer
3. Turn the volume up for firefox if its turn down
While running firefox and something such as You Tube or something that should have sound
1. Right Click on speaker icon in systray
2. Click on Open Volume Mixer
3. Turn the volume up for firefox if its turn down
29 October 2009
Windows 7 Snap and Dual Screen
Today I was trying to get 2 programs side by side as shown on the windows 7 advert on TV.
It didn't work, I could only get one program to snap to the outter edge but not the middle ..
There seems to be a bug if you are using dual screen, I guess because it assumes you want to move to a different screen when you drag to the side
A fix to snap windows side by side on dual screen
Click window you want to move to side - hold down the windows key and press either the left or right arrow button.
It didn't work, I could only get one program to snap to the outter edge but not the middle ..
There seems to be a bug if you are using dual screen, I guess because it assumes you want to move to a different screen when you drag to the side
A fix to snap windows side by side on dual screen
Click window you want to move to side - hold down the windows key and press either the left or right arrow button.
12 August 2009
AC'97 Realtek Sound Issues Windows 7
Read on if Windows 7 installed but no sound, can only select Realtek Digital Output in playback devices which uses Rear panel Optical Jack.
If you have installed Windows 7 64bit Ultimate on your system and have no option to select your speakers but have installed the latest drivers from Realtek.
Go here http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsview.aspx?langid=1&pnid=14&pfid=24&level=4&conn=3&downtypeid=3&getdown=false - You may need to click accept a couple of times first.
Today I installed windows 7 and had the above problem and had already gone to the Realtek website and followed the download links to the latest AC'97 Codec but for some reason that logical link offers out of date drivers which didn't work dated back in March 09.
I Googled the problem and found a forum here http://www.sevenforums.com/sound-audio/3756-latest-realtek-hd-audio-driver-version.html which links to the hidden page with the correct AC'97 drivers.
The driver I am successfully using is: Vista, Windows7 Driver (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file) R2.30
If you have installed Windows 7 64bit Ultimate on your system and have no option to select your speakers but have installed the latest drivers from Realtek.
Go here http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsview.aspx?langid=1&pnid=14&pfid=24&level=4&conn=3&downtypeid=3&getdown=false - You may need to click accept a couple of times first.
Today I installed windows 7 and had the above problem and had already gone to the Realtek website and followed the download links to the latest AC'97 Codec but for some reason that logical link offers out of date drivers which didn't work dated back in March 09.
I Googled the problem and found a forum here http://www.sevenforums.com/sound-audio/3756-latest-realtek-hd-audio-driver-version.html which links to the hidden page with the correct AC'97 drivers.
The driver I am successfully using is: Vista, Windows7 Driver (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file) R2.30
05 February 2009
What is a THM File
If you have a digital video camera or a digital camera and use that for video and have transfered the files to your computer you may notice you have the actual movie file example.avi and another file called example.thm.
The .thm file is just a thumb nail and if you rename it to .jpg it will show as a small image.
The .thm file is just a thumb nail and if you rename it to .jpg it will show as a small image.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)