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tipsydude:
@ deji2009

hey man, i've tried the re-install on my MacBook Air with the installation cd dat came along with my lappy but i ran into some hitches, when re-installing, i was given d option to archive and install or erase and install, i went with d archive n install option and the system started a consistency check, only 4 it to get to 44% and indicated that it could not read the disk that i should eject the disk, clean it and restart, i attempted this 3 more times and the farthest i got was 57% b4 d same message so i started afresh and went for the erase and install so as to avoid the consistency check but i keep getting the same message @ a particular point, this lappy is giving me sleepless nights, am counting on u 2 point me in d nxt direction solution wise, tnx!!!

Dear tipsydude,

For further support refer to http://www.apple.com/uk/support/macbookair/

Good luck

meetmuyiwa:
My network Gurus in Nairaland. pls i need your hlp. i work in a cafe and we do connect pple's laptop to our network for them to browse. but some laptops do refuse to connect to the network giving the error "Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network ". what could be the cause of this and what is the solution. it happens mostly with windows XP OS. thanks guys

Dear Sir,

Thank you for the above enquiry and do appreciate your explanations.
Before you continue take time to read what have typed. Ok, Here's it is

After about 30 minutes of fiddling around with my spare laptop, I was able to figure out what the problem was. Here’s how to connect to your wireless router if you are getting this message.


Click on the Wireless Networks tab and select the network in the list at the bottom. Click on Properties once you select the wireless network that is having problems.

Click on the Authentication tab and now uncheck the Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network box. If the box was checked, then that was why you were getting the unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network message because Windows is looking for one, but your wireless router is not setup for certificate security.

Good luck

HellaBella:
Please, what do I need to be able to use my laptop when I travel to Nigeria? (i.e., cords). I know that I will probably need an adapter but what else can anyone recommend so that my laptop doesn't ruin or give me problems while there. I'm coming from the US.
Thanks

Dear HellaBella ,

Buy a surge protector

Avoid using a generator
if you can. Good luck

makky:
Pls i really do need your help. I use a windows Xp, Hp compaq 615, AMD Athlon *2 64. It has been formatted once, after dat, it lost its sound. I have tried searchn, download & installing drivers to restore it but all to no avail. Pls even it means u lookn at it by urself, i wnt mind bringn it to your office, it means so much to me. I dnt visit dis forum much, kindly mail me a reply on wat to do, makky_alone@yahoo.com. Thanks a great deal.

Dear Makky,

Thank you for the above enquiry and do appreciate all your explanations.

Here's a link to download the sound drivers specifically for your machine.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3958412&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3958411&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093#113165

Would you check to make sure is the right machine type and model before continuing

Good luck

jidobaba:
^^try starting it in safe mode. i.e. as it is boothing press f10, select safe mode and enter
from there you either
a) restore to a previous state(run msconfig/tools/system restore) or
b) if you know the location of the virus file( probably C:\DOCUME~\user\haihaep.exe), locate and delete it

Now restart your system normally

Thank you for the above enquiry and do appreciate your explanations.
Follow my colleague advice then test. That the 1st step in narrowing
down the cause. could be you're running 32 bit application on 16 bit
machine. Choose IGNORE to the error message (not close) as many times as necessary.
Launch a good virus scanner Reboot then test

Or

Click START, select FIND. In the FIND dialog box, type: updatemgr.exe. See the directory in which the file has lodged. In Windows Explorer, get to the file, right-click on it, select PROPERTIES. Who owns it? Is there an indication of its function.

Next, rename the file. Right-click it, select RENAME and rename it to, say, updatemgr.old. RESTART your computer. Do you still get the error message. Not likely.

Good luck

tipsydude:
Hello guys, pls I am in desperate need of your assistance. My MacBook Air recently stopped booting, I used it last on the 4th of July and shut it down normally but when I switched it on the nxt day, it attempted booting b4 displaying "You Need To Restart Your Computer By Holding Down The Power Button For Several Seconds or By Pressing The Restart Button." When I hold down the power button for several seconds, it goes off. I have tried the Left Shift + Control + Option + Enter Key to no avail, I also tried the Option + Command + P + R simultaneously after the first chime it makes when it comes on to get it to chime again but it still displays the same message, I have run out of options at my end and what is left for me to do is to send it to Apple Inc. so they could look into it themselves but I can't embark on such expenses at this time. I would highly appreciate it if anyone can come up with a solution that I do not know off but that does not entail having to open up the base cos that is a complete No-No.

Thanks.

Thank you for your recent enquiry and do appreciate your explanations. Here's what happened,

By switching off your MacBook while it was updating your computer, you essentially aborted the process before it had fully completed. This means that some aspects of your system may have been modified but are now unusable as the updating did not have time to complete.

Also, if your computer was attempting to update the Mac OS X operating system, there is a high chance that you may have corrupted your computer by terminating the update process. Updates often remove old files and replace them with new ones, and cancelling this process may result in some files required for your system to operate being removed - but not given time to be replaced. Your computer may now be unstable, or unfunctional altogether.

Insert your Mac OS X reinstall disc that came with your computer and boot up your computer while holding down "C". This will force your Mac to boot straight from the CD and allow you to reinstall Leopard (or which ever Operating System you use) and thus correct the files which became corrupted when you switched off your Mac during the update.

If this doesn't work, then I'd suggest you taking your computer to an Apple store and ask them what they can do for you. You must explain what happened and they may be able to fix it for you.

Good luck

[quote author=D-optimist link=topic=301179.msg6320478#msg6320478 date=1278079864]@ Deji2009

Thanks so much for your prompt response. When ever I try to update windows I end up receiving this error message.

Error found

code: 8024402f
windows update encountered an unknown error.[/quote]Is this XP or Vista

Click start, run and type in services.msc then press enter
scrool down to windows update and make sure windows update
is started and set to start automatically. if no joy try stopping and
disabling it then try again. Also use google to find out how
you can turn off your firewall then try the windows update again and remember to turn it back on.

Make sure your clock and date is set right by accessing it on your right hand side.

if no joy

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer.

2. Click the Tools button, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings.

3. Under Automatic configuration, select the Automatically detect settings check box, and then click OK.

Good luck

jamace:
I use windows XP, IE7  and Yahoomail.
I get this error message: Message could not be sent due to connection problem.
I use 3G broadband.

Awaiting your assistance, please. Thanks

Does the connection cut out by itself. e.g. when sending mails do you get dong sound to
indicate disconnection.

Update your IE from 7 to 8 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx

Make sure laptop wireless is not switched on as this interfere with the 3G connection.

I don't know much about nigeria broadband,

ballisitcs:
hi,
this  is ballistics,what do i do to change my windows xp,its saying it is counterfeit
thank you.i have tried to up load thru their web site to avail
ballistics

Dear Sir,

Thank you for the above enquiry. This behaviour can occur if Windows update installed genuine advantage

click start > run > and type in appwiz.cpl at the top tick show update and scroll down till you see windows genuine advantage or
melicious software removal tool uinstall both  and restart your computer. if no joy take it to a technician

Good luck

[quote author=D-optimist link=topic=301179.msg6309379#msg6309379 date=1277908801]Please for some months now I am unable to find windows updates and hence windows update is impossible. My PC is Presario CQ60, Window Vista. Thanks.[/quote]Dear D-optimist ,

Thank you for the above enquiry for us to be help please explain further.

Good luck

jamace:
Please help o.

I use Internet Explorer 7. Of recent, I can no longer send e-mails. If I try to send an e-mail, the message will take a longer time trying to connect and at the end  it will give this error report:

Meanwhile, I continue to receive e-mails from friends and I can't reply.

Please help o, gurus in the House,

Dear jamace,

What version is your email clients  e.g. windows mail, thunderbird, yahoo etc

What happen when you try to reply. any error message ? Is this XP or Vista ?

Are you on 3G broadband connection or wireless broadband. Good luck

walexy:
I need help

My new HP laptop is working but nothing seems to be showing on the screen. You can see all programs on the background of the screen,  but sort of no illumination to project it clearly to the user.

I have tried all i could but to no avail. Kindly advice accordingly please.

Dear wale,

Thank you for the above enquiry and do appreciate your explanations.
look for and press FN+F4 or F5 to increase and decrease the brightness.

Is this XP or Vista ? Does this happen when running on charger ? This can either
be a software or a hardware issue. Here's your prescription in narrowing down
the cause. Make sure charger is connected> turn on>keep pressing F10 or F1
until you see a blue screen >Bios setup utility> when you're in Bios>
Does the screen looks the same ?

Good luck

Re: Post Your Computer Troubles Here.
« #1855 on: June 21, 2010, 10:07 AM »

please my system is showing me some things in blue i dont understand but when i switch off and rebutt it comes on again.also hw can i get a free antivirus?i dnt hv one Undecided.

Hello rita,

Is this XP or Vista ? Does the blue message came up when you turn it on or
when it booted into your desktop where you have your icons, does the Blue
screen looks like the picture below.

Re: Post Your Computer Troubles Here.
« #1853 on: June 21, 2010

am having problem playing videos online, when ever i want to it ask me to get a flash player or upgrade, this i have tried over and over agsin but yet its still same problem, even after instaling series of adobe flash player, please i need your advise and help in solving this problem . thank you very much.

Dear Digbys,

Thank you for the above enquiry and do appreciate your explanations. hmmm,  this a known issue and would
like you to click on this link. Take your time to digest everything. no rush !

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html

Good luck

Re: Post Your Computer Troubles Here.
« #1851 on: June 20, 2010

i can't understand why HP has dvd drive problem. is it the problem of all hp products.my first lappie was a hp 530 notebook which had a dvd drive problem and now i use a HP dv6000 and that same problem is back can someone help before i angrily destroy the laptop cos its so annoying.

Dear jeak,

Thank you for the above enquiry. Here's your diagnostics. click start > computer or my computer, can you see
a dvd drive icon ?  [b]Does it play cd ? [/b]what happen when you trying playing cd or dvd? Any error message ?

Is this XP or Viata ? When was it last working. please answer all these questions so to to
help me and my colleagues in narrowing down the cause to either a hardware or a software issue.

I'm 75% sure a dvd drive is missing in my computer (refer to picture)

Good luck

FL Gators:
@deji or anybody that can help

How do I directly connect my laptop to my tv? Like for movies, presentation, games etc?

I'm not sure if my TV has that function, but I do know that some TV/computers work like that.

THANKS.

Dear FL Gator,

Refer to the following picture. you need one vga cable or go to your local shop to ask
connect the vga cable to the TV. if in doubts look closely at the TV side/back and you"ll see
a hole similar to the cable below. To make life easier for you and ourselves take the picture of
your tv or use google to search for it and will be able to tell.Good luck

[quote author=££VICTOR££ link=topic=301179.msg6228161#msg6228161 date=1276729213]This is wat i got from the battery CHeck[/quote]Purchase a new Battery and recycle the old one appropriately.

Good luck