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1stknight:
Som1 plz i'm aving problm wif my toshiba satellite l10-117 BATTERY with xp runin on it. My baterry was working well as at last week satrday, bt ystrday d battery kept charging for more dan 8 straight hrs witout showing battery full and it doesn't go more dan 12/cent, i dnt knw watz wrng wif it PLSSSSSSSS!

Here's your diags

let battery run down, try charging outside windows
then test. if not you may need a bios update.

What's the operating system ?

Good luck !

lalaboi:
Duh!, .get a new one i suppose

lol

lalaboi:
If his PC has the inbuilt format thingy that doesnt need CD. . .he can just press F(something). . .and do the whole format and restore proces without downloading anything else. . .

Thats why i asked what brand so i can tell him what function to press while starting up

Those malware kini dont do the job jor. . .he should restore and make it the PC look new again!. .

Absolutely will have done the same thing, that's the first question a good technician would often ask.

slideshow:
Plz my PC is infected wit virus nd i want to format it livin my files in d partitioned space. I hav d software needed, How can i acheiv diz? I need d confg settings. Thanx

Dear slideshow,

Thanks for the above enquiry if i understand what you meant, you want to format your computer and
still have your document intact. if this is so, I am sorry to say is impossible. would also be grateful if you
can explain much better. Good luck !

kingron:
how can i get direct 3d accelerator available nd agp texture accelerator becos it is showing not available on the dxdiag

Dear kingron,

Thanks for the above enquiry would be grateful if you can provide make and model of your computer
and operating system type. This is to assist me and my colleagues in providing accurate information.

I checked my dxdiag and they are enabled.

Here's your diagnostics kingron, get to device manager if you can or use google to find out.
look for display adaptor click the + sign and tell us what it says and then right click > properties
>details could you tell us what it says or use prtscreen to take snapshot.

I think you need to update your display driver. if you are connected to the internet
get to device again right click on your graphics card > update driver software >
and the rest is self explanatory since am not sure if you are on xp or vista

This may help http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/directx.aspx

Good luck

[quote author=Kay-baba link=topic=301179.msg5556272#msg5556272 date=1266770499]can anyone help me how i can restore my desktop icons back to original, i didnt know how it happened pls.i tried to restore the system but it didnt work pls am usin compaq pc[/quote]1st right click your desktop > personalize > windows colours and appearance > miximize your screen to see below
and look for open classic appearance > effect and change it to clear type
click ok and ?advanced and make sure your right hand says desktop > clikc ok

2nd diags

right click an empty area of your desktop properties > perosonalise > adjust font size DPI
click continue to give admin parmission and make sure you have default scale (96 DPi) tick
apply and ok and restart your machine

like netose has advicedmake sure your screen resolution is set to number 1
at the top just play round and keep moving the bar back and forward util you
have a perfect image. if no joy click start > run> devmgmt.msc click continue
and look for display adaptor click the + sign and right click on what you
see underneath then update driver software > automatically

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

dominique:
@deji2009
the prt sc key on my laptop is not standing alone. its operated with fn + insert.
i want to know if there is a solution when a key on the keyboard is not working. hope it doesn't  involve me opening up the system.

click start, all programmes, accessories > on screen keyboard then press prt screen
then past to word. i no joy upload your keyboard picture

[quote author=tayo_ast link=topic=301179.msg5557451#msg5557451 date=1266786191]ok. i'm using a desktop & d mouse setting are as u pictured.

there's sth i think may be responsible[/quote]Maybe this,
right clik start menu button \ properties \ customize \ advanced\mark the "enable dragging and dropping

Good luck !

I have done still no joy. however I will be going to my friend place to
get further advice has he is more senior than myself. thanks !

netotse:
your post is not comprehensive enough for anyone to help you, could you please try to restate the problem as clearly as possible. . .

I agree.

deji2009:
It took me time to reply you and i expect my questions to be answer. read my reply again
and answer the questions, after which i will guide you for the next 45 minutes to get you back
on your feet or if you want i can remotely connect to your system and sort this out for you. Good luck !

I am 100% certain you are using a laptop which has not got synaptics or mouse drivers installed.
what's the make of your computer and operating system.

[quote author=tayo_ast link=topic=301179.msg5557410#msg5557410 date=1266785685]Deji, it didn't work[/quote]It took me time to reply you and i expect my questions to be answer. read my reply again
and answer the questions, after which i will guide you for the next 45 minutes to get you back
on your feet or if you want i can remotely connect to your system and sort this out for you. Good luck !

Hello sting_224

Replies has been posted https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-301179.960.html

if not take use a camera to snapshot your keyboard and post it here

dominique:
hi tech gurus.
just want to tell you guys that my dvd drive is now responding. i put in a cd rom and recognised it (after about 20 mins though). i want to say a huge THANKYOU to all those that helped.
i have a bit of a hardware problem.
the insert key on my keyboard is not working. i discovered when trying to print the screen fn + insert.
any suggestions?
thanks.

Dear dominique,

I am please to hear your cd drive is now functioning ok. for the above enquiry, here's what you need to do.
ignore fn+insert is totalling wrong unless your keyboard is different. look for prtsc  sysrq
                                                                                                                       
press the key and nothing else. bring up microsoft office then paste. Good luck !

netotse:
errrr. . .brother what is the kissing in aid of?

you should download a bootlogging program to check what programs are loading with windows, you could use this one bootvis, i have never used it though, i just saw good reviews for it, paste whatever output you get here and someone will look at it for you!

nice one Netotse.

[quote author=abariko1 link=topic=301179.msg5557156#msg5557156 date=1266782107]
Hi fellow nairalanders, my pcs problem is just a small one which is:

My Window Xp installed system takes time as in delays in booting, for me to solve the problem I have to bring out the task manager before it will come up and if it comes up my desktop icons will be delaying to show until a command new task and type in desktop also on the task manager.
My reason of posting this blog is that I am really tired of the whole saga.
Help your brother,  Thanks. [/quote]Thanks for the above enquiry, click start > Run > msconfig> start up
and untick all boxes except your security software and windows defender
click apply and ok restart and afterwards you will get a box put a tick in
do not show this message again. then test. good luck !

2nd start > run >cleanmgr>all files from this computer select all the boxes
except hibernate and clean.

3rd start > run> %temp% delete all items on the list[b] except ready bo[/b]ot

4th start > run>prefetch > delete all items except ready boot

5th start > run>[b]mrt [/b]and follow on screen instructions to remove files
such as win / ? which can be a virus file

I take it you don't have norton or limewire installed ?

Good luck !

if you guys go to ebay you will find plenty of users wanting to sell dell mini 910
because dell cant solve the issue. lol

picture is for illustration purpose and not actual

Is a SSD 8GB hard disk and manufacturer is STEC. have visited there website cant find anything to do
with update firmware. couldn't install Dell update as windows wont boot up. try to install from outside windows
with boot sequence changed no joy. my Bios currently has Bios A00 and Dell release new one A006

Here is a mini dell 910 XP did a hd test and got drive did not complete command, update firmware
anyone come across this before. This is a know issue even dell themselves are having difficulties

lol

As the husband you need to make a move.

Happy birthday FL Gators. long life and prosperity in advance !

I missed the pounded yam & vegetable with lots of drinks. lol

Ossai famous:
Hi guys
my pc suite is wearing me out, it connects to the system but the one touch access keeps failing to connect to server, note that I had connect to the internet before with the same pc suite and I still do so on my friends using my usb since I do connect with my bluetooth and I still 've about 70mb on my zain data plan

Thanks for enquiring, could please explain better as am having difficulties understanding what you meant.

Here's an example of a problem: I have a Dell 610 XP with PC suite using my Nokia N95 as a modem.

Meanwhile you can visit Nokia website for FAQ's from users like yourself.

http://europe.nokia.com/support/faq

Good luck !

chinemeze2:
please help. am having some problem with my os, window xp. my laptop was hanging each time i connected to the internet. i formated it andam using avast anti virus which i update every day. i dont enjoy my browsing again bcause of the hanging. some pple said i should get original ms os and instal. pls what do i do?

Dear chinemeze2,

Thanks for the above enquiry, for I and my colleagues to proffer some advice we need make and model
of your computer. O/S type such as Windows 7, XP, Vista, Ubutu or apple mac O/s. browsing type such as
safari, firefox, internet explorer to mention a few. is this happening on all websites such as youtube ?

Good luck !

bloodred:
My dell studio 1535 is just about 10months old. All of a sudden when i plug it in, it makes a a beeping sound, says my adapter cannot be determined, plug in a recommended dell 90w adapter bla bla bla, after that, it goes on to show plugged in but not charging on the battery icon. while its plugged in, i can work with my laptop as if its a desktop. i even removed the battery and it still comes up but of course as soon i disconnected the charger, the laptop just shuts down. I want to know if anyone has had a similar problem and how it was resolved. Do i need to change d battery or is it the adapter that is bad? when i entered my bios, it says battery is healthy but lists adapter type as unknown yet d adapter is powering d system without battery. Pls help!!!!!!!!??

Dear bloodred,

Thanks for the above enquiry, could you check underneath your charger and laptop to make
sure both has 90 V written on them. if it is then good. if not get a good charger from your
local shop then test . Most dell charger are usually shipped with Dell logo on them. do you have logo on yours ?

Also check no damages/white stains to the charging port on your laptop as well as the charger, as this might explain
the behaviour. could also be the DC jack is weaken and need re-soldering especially if charger is forcefully removed.

Here's your diagnostics, turn laptop on and keep pressing f2 or delete to get to bios
play round until you found Bios version A00, A02 or similar make note of this and
let the tecs know on your next reply. Dell has released new Bios update A06 which
addresses some known issues. read for yourself

http://support.euro.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=STUDIO1535&os=WLH&osl=en&servicetag=&catid=-1&impid=-1&deviceid=17886&libid=7&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&releaseid=R182065&formatcnt=1&vercnt=1

Worth installing new Bios update and see what happen. don't be alarm ! when you disconnect your charger and battery
laptop turns off. that's normal because laptop is receiving power but not to the battery and as a result
it turns off itself. I am 100% certain is a battery problem not the charger itself.

2nd diagnostics let the battery run flat then disconnect charger and battery and hold your laptop
power button down for about 40 seconds discharge statics electricity then pop in the battery and charger for about 45 minutes to
fully charge then disconnect the charger then test to see if will turn off. provided you follow the diagnostics
prescribed you should notice some differences. Take your time and if unsure clarify with us and one of colleagues
we be able to help. Good luck !

denzel2009:
I had thesame problem with my dell vostro 1400 and had to call dell despite being out of warranty and they sent their engineer to my office and changed the motherboard. I think they had some dodgy Nvidia GPU installed on some model which yours is inclusive.

Here is the link.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=289274

I agreed. same applies to HP DV 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 thousand series.

HP models are worse to the dells. lol

This is more or less like a tuition

deji2009:
@denzel

I don't think so. if it is then he wont have been able to install it in the first place.
Known issues with this range e.g. disabling the sata in the bios so as to install xp

and get hold of sata xp disk in other to work. had it been he installed xp ontop of
vista without disabling sata controller in bios then definitely i will say yes it might have

contributed to the problem. bro the things is yeah if he can get to the bios then that's good
if not then reinstalling vista will sort it.

Dear Wackhack,

Having said that denzel, i think if he follow the diagnostics i prescribed earlier on he
might as well use the opportunity to do hard drive test in the bios.

@wackhack if you get in the bios use your arrow key to go to diagnostics then
primary hard disk self test please make sure charger is connected as this can take
20 minutes to complete the test. Good luck and thanks for enquiring