Windows Hardware
svchost.exe question
EddiE314
now just how many of these do i need running?? I got 4 of the running under SYSTEM, 1 under LOCAL SERVICE and 1 under NETWORK SERVICE, each is using about 1. 5 - 2MB ram and it doesn't seem like much, but they add up, i can understand one or two, but do i really need 6-8 of them running? and is there anyway to have ...
Cant Install AIM on XP 2475
ShoeHornOPlenty
I have tried installing both versions 4. 3 and 4. 7 and neither of them work. 4. 3 wont complete installation, it gets stuck at 67% and when I install 4. 7, it finishes the install, but then anytime I launch the program, it just gives me an error msg telling me I should try reinstalling the program, any ideas as to ...
Multiple Monitor Drama
miku
Hi Guys, I have Asus V7100-T and I recently upgraded drivers and suddenly i had multiple monitors. I checked my twinview is disabled but still. No matter what I do I cant seem to remove the other monitor.
DVD output to tv??
mad2moons
I bought a Memorex 12x DVD drive and want to be able to play dvds on my tv instead of me 17 monitor. Do I have to buy a second graphics card with tv out, or just a tv card like haupauge make or a dvd decoder card? Hope u can help cheers AMD Tbird 1Ghz Abit KT7a 512mb 133 sdram ibm 30 gb maxtor 30 gb Hercules prophe ...
looking for a new case suggestions?
harlock
im lookin tobuy a new case in about a month or so, im getting ready for the new dual athlon boards comming out:D, as i will be starting to piece together the system but im having a hard time finding a decent case.
drivers for Voodoo rush for windows 2000
x-fighter333
Hi I was wondering if I could get drivers for my Voodoo Rush single planner for Windows 2000. If ya can plz e-mail me at THANX chill out ppl.
TIP: Speed up Windows Installs
ThC 129
Ok this is for people that want to keep their current file systems intact. If you plan on doing an upgrade or just a repair install, this can be done with a full install too but i don't recommend it because it can leave some unwanted files and might cause problems.
Locking your workstation.
Cynan
Is there anyway to lock your workstation in XP? Control-Alt-Delete just brings up the Task List, and beats me if I can see an option for it. The help still refers to 2K too. Grrr. One more thing while I'm here, I've heard ppl say the performance matches that of 2K, but for me, I find that its quite a lot more sluggish.
Win2k drivers
Rion
I have i hardware divice that only has drivers for the com+ version in win9x. Lets begin. I have the com+ version but there is only drivers for the USB version for win2k. The only diference is that the new version of the hardware has an usb port insted of a com+ connector.
Win2K, Service Pack 2 results in missing second hard drive
biaachmonkie
This is on a friends pc so details aren't great. . . He installed Service Pack 2 and his second hard drive disapeared, its visable to bios, but windows does not see it. Remove SP2, hard drive comes back.
Loss of 3D Acceleration
Acid Twin
Out of no-where 3D Acceleration has turned itself off. This happened last night, my screen colours look like 256 however it is set on 16mil Can anyone help? i really dont want to be re-installing windows 2000 again.
Random reboots
Ant -|- One
Hi there, i get random reboots: win2ksp1(now sp2)arrives on desktop and baaam a flash of blue screen, just enough time to read (sorry, translating from french). . . starting to entirely empty memory.
STR in W2K? Abit KT7
lammypie
Anybody with a ABIT KT7 mb got STR working with Win2k? I can get it to work with the YP beta bios version ABIT released ages ago, but it doesn't work with later versions. Hibernate works fine. Any Suggestions?.
DMA-Mode for ATA100 ?
CyberneticGhost
Hello! So, here is my Problem: I have the Promise ATA100-controller. When I trie to setup the DMA-Mode in windows 2000, it tells me that the DMAmode is not available. So, it runs in PIO-mode. How can I solve that Problem.
HELP! Gainward Hollywood/MX GeForce under Win2k
Dr_Gribb
Hi, I have a Gainward GeForce Hollywood/MX 32Mb card (with a TV-tuner onboard). Since I run a SPM machine, I would like to be able to use it under WIN2K. Has ANYone managed to make this card sing under win2k, and not just the GPU but also the TV-tuner? I cant belive im the only guy that has tried to get it to work ...
Best Cluster Size for the following drive configs
ThC 129
I have an 80gig HD and I want to make 1 20 gig and 2 30 gig partions what is the best allocation unit size to make them 4096 or 8192?
Preview Program Release Dates??
falcon26
Ok I just signed up for the Rc1 and Rc2 of windows XP. I did the download version since I have DSL it should only take about 30 minutes or so to download 100 megs+, but my question is when will microsoft send me the link to download it? It says on their site June, but when in June anyone know???? I really want to g ...
Is the KYRO II video card any good mainly under win2k ?
imtim83
i am wondering how good the KYRO II is because i been hearing it is pretty fast. Like with all stuff turned on its as fast as the GeForce 3 or something. or just feels close to the same as the GF3 but a lot less money.