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Questions.

  1. phua sy
    Date: Sat, Oct 31 2009 09:26:46

    This thread is made for me(or computer noobs) to ask questions about computer if you need help on it.

    Now,my question is "What should i learn first if i want to start learning about computers?"

  2. SPRiNGFiELD
    Date: Sat, Oct 31 2009 10:52:11

    QUOTE (phua sy @ Oct 31 2009, 05:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    This thread is made for me(or computer noobs) to ask questions about computer if you need help on it.

    Now,my question is "What should i learn first if i want to start learning about computers?"


    learn how it works, before you learn how to tweak it.

  3. Clyde
    Date: Sat, Oct 31 2009 12:15:06

    know what is a "computer"

  4. Zombo
    Date: Sat, Oct 31 2009 14:46:46

    what do you mean by computer

    hardware? software?

  5. UEDan
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 01:03:20

    Depends where you're at and what you want to learn, there is a lot to learn about a computer.

  6. phua sy
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 11:47:47

    What did you all learn first then?i have no idea where to start lol.

  7. UEDan
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 11:57:12

    First learn to effectively use google. Do a search on what to learn first about computers.

  8. SPRiNGFiELD
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 13:16:30

    you gotta specify what you want to learn.

    but to learn how it works, i strongly suggest you do some research online , maybe map out how the computer components are interlinked to boot your pc

  9. zeek
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 13:28:04

    study "C", learn JavaScript, and some web basics and visual design.

  10. Zombo
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 14:36:51

    QUOTE (phua sy @ Nov 1 2009, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What did you all learn first then?i have no idea where to start lol.


    learn what exactly, you still haven't said whether you're interested in the computer itself, or the softwares.

  11. phua sy
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 15:16:10

    QUOTE (Zombo @ Nov 1 2009, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    learn what exactly, you still haven't said whether you're interested in the computer itself, or the softwares.

    Pardon my stupidity and unclear requests.
    1.what are softwares?
    2.Maybe learn how does a computer works,fixing it and everything about those codes.(Bsod?Html?Sites?Upgrading?Components?)

    I got no target at all,just wanna learn every about computers.Fixing it to making one.

  12. Loanshark
    Date: Sun, Nov 1 2009 23:07:48

    Uhh, I have a question too

    Everytime I try to install iTunes I get this message "Could not access network location %APPDATA%\."

    Then the installation fails. Help?

  13. Zombo
    Date: Mon, Nov 2 2009 03:56:41

    QUOTE (phua sy @ Nov 1 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Pardon my stupidity and unclear requests.
    1.what are softwares?
    2.Maybe learn how does a computer works,fixing it and everything about those codes.(Bsod?Html?Sites?Upgrading?Components?)

    I got no target at all,just wanna learn every about computers.Fixing it to making one.


    software means basically everything that happens when you turn on your computer, its what your computer is doing

    hardware is your computer ITSELF, the circuits, the components, the parts.

    studying one is very different from studying another.

  14. Sh4D3
    Date: Mon, Nov 2 2009 04:55:50

    QUOTE (Loanshark @ Nov 2 2009, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Uhh, I have a question too

    Everytime I try to install iTunes I get this message "Could not access network location %APPDATA%\."

    Then the installation fails. Help?


    Are you using XP or Vista? I thinks theres a registry error.

    Microsoft KB

    or you could just create a new user.

  15. phua sy
    Date: Mon, Nov 2 2009 07:00:08

    After what Zombo said,i think i would like to learn about softwares first.So i will be learning how a computer works and how it starts up if i learn about softwares?

  16. Zombo
    Date: Mon, Nov 2 2009 18:25:17

    QUOTE (phua sy @ Nov 2 2009, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    After what Zombo said,i think i would like to learn about softwares first.So i will be learning how a computer works and how it starts up if i learn about softwares?


    again this problem affects both hardware and software:

    how a computer starts means how the electricity flows into in the computer, how the different components are set up. at the software level it is how the OS starts

    how a computer works at the hardware level means how do you design the different components of the computer, such as memory, hard disk, CPU, etc. at the software level it means how do you program, how does the computer understand your program, etc.

  17. phua sy
    Date: Tue, Nov 3 2009 10:02:54

    QUOTE (Zombo @ Nov 3 2009, 02:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    again this problem affects both hardware and software:

    how a computer starts means how the electricity flows into in the computer, how the different components are set up. at the software level it is how the OS starts

    how a computer works at the hardware level means how do you design the different components of the computer, such as memory, hard disk, CPU, etc. at the software level it means how do you program, how does the computer understand your program, etc.

    I would like to learn software first,then hardware then.

  18. phua sy
    Date: Tue, Nov 3 2009 10:10:43

    QUOTE (Zombo @ Nov 3 2009, 02:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    again this problem affects both hardware and software:

    how a computer starts means how the electricity flows into in the computer, how the different components are set up. at the software level it is how the OS starts

    how a computer works at the hardware level means how do you design the different components of the computer, such as memory, hard disk, CPU, etc. at the software level it means how do you program, how does the computer understand your program, etc.

    I would like to learn software first,then hardware then.

  19. Glamouraz
    Date: Tue, Nov 3 2009 11:02:29

    What happens when you install a new OS?

    Im thinking of installing windows 7 from Vista.

    What will happen to all my files?

    What will happen to all my preferences?

    What will happen to all my stuff like rocketdock, tuneup, dreamscene, registry edits etc..

    What about my songs, pictures, videos etc??

    Anything to take note of before I install a new OS?

  20. phua sy
    Date: Sat, Nov 7 2009 06:59:00

    How do i install a new RAM?

  21. SJ
    Date: Sat, Nov 7 2009 07:19:03

    QUOTE (Glamouraz @ Nov 3 2009, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What happens when you install a new OS?

    Im thinking of installing windows 7 from Vista.

    What will happen to all my files?

    What will happen to all my preferences?

    What will happen to all my stuff like rocketdock, tuneup, dreamscene, registry edits etc..

    What about my songs, pictures, videos etc??

    Anything to take note of before I install a new OS?

    pretty sure they all get deleted

    QUOTE (phua sy @ Nov 6 2009, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    How do i install a new RAM?

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+do+i+install+a+new+ram

  22. PillarsOfValhalla
    Date: Sat, Nov 7 2009 07:31:24

    QUOTE (Glamouraz @ Nov 3 2009, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What happens when you install a new OS?

    Im thinking of installing windows 7 from Vista.

    What will happen to all my files?

    What will happen to all my preferences?

    What will happen to all my stuff like rocketdock, tuneup, dreamscene, registry edits etc..

    What about my songs, pictures, videos etc??

    Anything to take note of before I install a new OS?

    Windows7 should be able to carry over all your programs, settings, files etc but I would back up your stuff onto CDs etc in case.

    That's what I'm doing wink.gif

  23. Milk
    Date: Sat, Nov 7 2009 08:48:59

    Ok so I posted this on the 'How to make your computer look cooler' thread but no one replied there so I'l post it here:

    I've downloaded the uxtheme thingy but my computer wont let me install it. Help? I'm on XP btw

  24. Glamouraz
    Date: Sat, Nov 7 2009 17:08:26

    QUOTE (SJ @ Nov 7 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    pretty sure they all get deleted


    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+do+i+install+a+new+ram



    QUOTE (PillarsOfValhalla @ Nov 7 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Windows7 should be able to carry over all your programs, settings, files etc but I would back up your stuff onto CDs etc in case.

    That's what I'm doing wink.gif



    Well that sucks cause how do I save dreamscene into a disc or flash drive and all my other programmes because I deleted the setup files.

    EDIT: at post above, check the requirements for uxtheme

  25. SPRiNGFiELD
    Date: Mon, Nov 9 2009 14:15:49

    QUOTE (Glamouraz @ Nov 7 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Well that sucks cause how do I save dreamscene into a disc or flash drive and all my other programmes because I deleted the setup files.

    EDIT: at post above, check the requirements for uxtheme



    glam, i run windows seven now and i am serious that its worth the money if u plan to upgrade from shitty windows vista thats a pain in an ass to run. its waay better and smoother , kinda like my mac osx. but if you plan to upgrade to a new os, its like reformatting ur wiping out you entire drive. as such, i recommend to get a large hard drive to backup your entire pc. its like migrating to a new place, similarly if u have alot of stuff, you need a bigger luggage. but some software hasnt gained support on seven yet. have to take note of that. i think you should wait awhile, till seven is a stable OS, then you upgrade

  26. Zombo
    Date: Mon, Nov 9 2009 14:22:47

    QUOTE (Glamouraz @ Nov 3 2009, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What happens when you install a new OS?

    Im thinking of installing windows 7 from Vista.

    What will happen to all my files?

    What will happen to all my preferences?

    What will happen to all my stuff like rocketdock, tuneup, dreamscene, registry edits etc..

    What about my songs, pictures, videos etc??

    Anything to take note of before I install a new OS?


    you can upgrade vista to 7 and not lose any anything, but i wouldnt recommend it. it will make your windows slow and with problems

    you can also install 7 without formatting, so you dont lose any data, but you lose all your install programmed and settings, etc. but not your porn

  27. Phua.S.Y
    Date: Fri, Nov 27 2009 11:45:12

    What should my cousin do to his computer if he has over 300 viruses in his computer that has completely no anti virus software at all?

  28. Tim
    Date: Fri, Nov 27 2009 12:54:15

    QUOTE
    What should my cousin do to his computer if he has over 300 viruses in his computer that has completely no anti virus software at all?


    Throw it in the garbage, he doesn't deserve to use a computer, give him a notepad and a pen instead. Really though, get him to reinstall his operating system, and tell him to get some fucking common sense for next time.

    Furthermore, Anti-Virus software is not a be-all and end-all of viruses. Viruses often affect your system as soon as they are run by changing settings and installing other software or files. While some AV packages are tailored for specific viruses and probably work very well (until a new version is released), generic anti viruses packages can miss many lesser known viruses and are not nearly as good at reversing the effects of them. Sure, I would say that it is better to have anti virus software than not to (especially when some decent products can be legally obtained for free) but they are mainly only good at identifying and usually isolating/quarantining the viruses.

  29. Zombo
    Date: Fri, Nov 27 2009 17:12:27

    QUOTE (Phua.S.Y @ Nov 27 2009, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What should my cousin do to his computer if he has over 300 viruses in his computer that has completely no anti virus software at all?


    format, reinstall, computer is beyond repair

    the best antivirus is intelligence.

  30. Mike
    Date: Fri, Nov 27 2009 20:46:57

    QUOTE (Milk @ Nov 7 2009, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Ok so I posted this on the 'How to make your computer look cooler' thread but no one replied there so I'l post it here:

    I've downloaded the uxtheme thingy but my computer wont let me install it. Help? I'm on XP btw

    Check what Service pack you have.
    is it 2?
    3?
    It all depends.
    And are you running 32 bit or 64?

  31. GoldStars
    Date: Thu, Dec 3 2009 22:45:39

    My computer is getting "hic-up" lags. every once in a while the computer stops for like 2 seconds and lags then goes back to normal. it wasnt that bad before but now it is doing it frequently. can someone help?

  32. Zombo
    Date: Thu, Dec 3 2009 22:48:02

    open your task manager, look at which processes take the most memory

  33. GoldStars
    Date: Thu, Dec 3 2009 22:57:30

    Chrome which is 64000

  34. hoiboy
    Date: Thu, Dec 3 2009 23:21:07

    besides that

  35. Phua.S.Y
    Date: Sat, Dec 5 2009 08:57:34

    How does a computer gets virus?

  36. Glamouraz
    Date: Tue, Dec 8 2009 02:42:25

    when you visit infected sites or click links and download stuff that contains a virus.

    If I buy windows 7, is it a one time install only? Or can I install it a certain number of times before the serial key gets locked?

  37. XYZakiメAM
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 04:55:57

    Guysss,
    I really need help.
    So I dowgraded a Vista laptop to XP and I've been able to install every driver except the audio drivers.
    The laptop uses the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC and I have tried to install it and I get this error, but at the same time that I get the error, Windows informs me that it has found new hardware.

  38. UEDan
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 05:34:37

    I had some somewhat similar crap when I was installing audio drivers on this laptop. You might have to install Microsoft UAA drivers first.

  39. Phua.S.Y
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 10:26:58

    QUOTE (Glamouraz @ Dec 8 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    when you visit infected sites or click links and download stuff that contains a virus.

    If I buy windows 7, is it a one time install only? Or can I install it a certain number of times before the serial key gets locked?

    How do you know it is infected?

    And how do you know which is a spam site?

  40. Dark Angel-REX
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 13:54:27

    Well it's more like you feel "oh this site is suspicious". Some game sites, porn sites, sometimes torrent sites.

  41. Phua.S.Y
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 14:48:19

    QUOTE (Dark Angel-REX @ Dec 9 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Well it's more like you feel "oh this site is suspicious". Some game sites, porn sites, sometimes torrent sites.

    Trust your own instincts ? O_O

    Okay,so i remember that long long time ago,on google,i saw a link with a description that is

    ABC ABD ABE ABF ABG ABH ABJ ABK ACD ACE AGH GHJ GJh GJk

    Lots of those.So what is that?

  42. XYZakiメAM
    Date: Wed, Dec 9 2009 19:44:17

    QUOTE (UEDan @ Dec 8 2009, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    I had some somewhat similar crap when I was installing audio drivers on this laptop. You might have to install Microsoft UAA drivers first.



    I tried that and i installed it and im still getting the same error

  43. UEDan
    Date: Thu, Dec 10 2009 09:48:39

    http://www.fixya.com/support/t342960-dell_...1150_sound_card
    Only solution I found.
    Just wrong drivers, search for others. Why dont you just do a manual install?

  44. XYZakiメAM
    Date: Fri, Dec 11 2009 13:42:21

    QUOTE (UEDan @ Dec 10 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    Just wrong drivers, search for others. Why dont you just do a manual install?


    I extracted the regclean and rebooted and ran the setup for the IDT Drivers again and I get the same error.
    What do you mean by manual install?

    EDIT: Manual installing has never ever worked. But I tried it anyways, it couldn't find any drivers.

  45. Phua.S.Y
    Date: Sat, Dec 19 2009 10:24:20

    Okay guys.I have 37 virus in the computer that my brother gave me and now i am clearing all the crap he has.Anything you can think of is inside.

    34 of them is win32:trojan gen.
    3 of them is Win32:downloader-CBM[tool]

    Teach me how to clear them out.

    And system restore infomation?

  46. xSpin
    Date: Wed, Mar 3 2010 03:23:39

    *Fixed*

    Thanks Vendetta. smile.gif

  47. spinneraddiction
    Date: Wed, Mar 3 2010 03:32:29

    ok i cant figuare out how to delete these viruses
    it says my computer is protected but my computers been crashing lately
    how can i clean these out?????

  48. VendettaBF
    Date: Wed, Mar 3 2010 03:42:27

    instal eset, u get a 30 day trial. do it in safe mode. there are ways to get free accounts for eset

  49. Milk
    Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 20:33:51

    Sooo I tried doing this :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhna6hoRvg0
    And now the file I made won't copy, rename, be moved to another file, and most importantly, delete. Help?

  50. VendettaBF
    Date: Fri, Mar 26 2010 22:57:58

    show us some screen shots or even a video.

    or i can remotely connect to your computer and see if i can help.

  51. Milk
    Date: Sat, Mar 27 2010 00:14:01

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uq859E061s
    Sorry for the crap quality, hopefully you can make out the problem.

  52. VendettaBF
    Date: Sat, Mar 27 2010 02:29:48

    http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download see if this helps. and ur situation is strange.

  53. Milk
    Date: Sat, Mar 27 2010 02:42:27

    It worked! Thank you very much
    =D