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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 9:52am On Jun 13, 2019
lordtim001:

Check if those keys work in BIOS or when typing password. Activate keyboard sound in BIOS and try pressing those keys to see if it will give sounds. Or try it in your password bar. If it works, that means the drivers you installed are affecting the system. Reload Windows to a time when the keyboard was still working. Revert driver changes. It should work. If it doesn't, then it is a hardware problem. Hardware problems can occur in the blink of an eye

You mean to say save mode?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Samfilo31(m): 11:30am On Jun 13, 2019
The keys were working perfectly well be4 the drivers update, i wonder such problem,
udemzyudex:


You mean to say save mode?
am having deficulty booting to safe mode on this win8
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 2:56pm On Jun 13, 2019
udemzyudex:


You mean to say save mode?
Safe mode also works too. Yeah, he can restart to safe mode
The best bet is to revert Windows back to a time when the keyboard worked(system restore). That's why people should always create a new Windows image before doing something as critical as driver updates. And PCs should be set to backup automatically every week
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 3:02pm On Jun 13, 2019
Samfilo31:
The keys were working perfectly well be4 the drivers update, i wonder such problem, am having deficulty booting to safe mode on this win8
Press and hold Shift and click Restart on your startup menu while still holding Shift
Navigate to troubleshoot - advanced settings - startup settings
Choose the right option for safe mode (It's usually 4, so that's F4 or just normal number 4) and wait for it to load up

You can also turn the PC on for like 5 seconds and then turn off with the power button. Repeat the sequence like 3 times, so the PC thinks there is a problem and on the next startup, it will give you the Exit and Continue, Troubleshoot, Power Off options. Follow the remaining steps in the first paragraph
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 4:26pm On Jun 13, 2019
lordtim001:

Safe mode also works too. Yeah, he can restart to safe mode
The best bet is to revert Windows back to a time when the keyboard worked(system restore). That's why people should always create a new Windows image before doing something as critical as driver updates. And PCs should be set to backup automatically every week

You talk about testing in bios, i was just wondering how he could test all keyboard keys in bios.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 4:27pm On Jun 13, 2019
Samfilo31:
The keys were working perfectly well be4 the drivers update, i wonder such problem, am having deficulty booting to safe mode on this win8

Sometimes I don't reply some questions here not because i feel too big or so but because a little Google search can solve them.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Apeshy101(m): 7:39am On Jun 14, 2019
Guys pls I need help.

My system is infected with Trojan virus, I tried removing it from with an antivirus but its still the same.

The virus reverts the display and distort mouse pointer.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Gbzloved: 7:45am On Jun 14, 2019
Hello nairalanders, I have a budget of 60k and I want a UK used laptop with specs: core i5, 1080p resolution, 8gb ram, 500ssd.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 7:57am On Jun 14, 2019
udemzyudex:


You talk about testing in bios, i was just wondering how he could test all keyboard keys in bios.
Lol. In many BIOS( mostly Insyde sha), they have an option to make sound when keys are pressed. So, if he activates it and those keys do not make sound when pressed, that means it's a hardware problem. At least, I know that keys Y and N work universally in most BIOS. Hope you grab??
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Apeshy101(m): 8:01am On Jun 14, 2019
Apeshy101:
Guys pls I need help.

My system is infected with Trojan virus, I tried removing it from with an antivirus but its still the same.

The virus reverts the display and distort mouse pointer.
Gurus abeg help
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 8:20am On Jun 14, 2019
Gbzloved:
Hello nairalanders, I have a budget of 60k and I want a UK used laptop with specs: core i5, 1080p resolution, 8gb ram, 500ssd.
Guy!!! grin
You can get an i5 (maybe 2nd generation or vPro)
4gb RAM at most (You can upgrade later but it might only increase performance slightly. Go for 4gb and don't run too many programs at once)
512mb - 1gb dedicated graphics maybe
But don't expect 1080p resolution or SSD. The cheapest 500gb SSD is like 35k in Naira. And 1080p screen laptops with the rest of your specs intact start from at least 150k. The truth is there is nothing fantastic about 1080p on laptops. It wastes battery and can even reduce playability in games. You can get an SSD of maybe 60gb as an internal drive for Windows and major programs. Then, your HDD will be connected as external drive

I don't sell laptops but these are your options for that price
Hp Elite book 2170p
Hp Elite book 2570p
Dell Latitude E5430
Hp Elite book 8440p

You can check out shopinverse at Maryland mall cos they sell in bulk and the prices will be cheaper than most Computer Village vendors. And no, I'm not affiliated with them

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 8:22am On Jun 14, 2019
Apeshy101:

Gurus abeg help
Use paid antivirus. Do full scan. Anytime a virus is quarantined, go to your quarantine area and delete it immediately
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Apeshy101(m): 8:58am On Jun 14, 2019
lordtim001:

Use paid antivirus. Do full scan. Anytime a virus is quarantined, go to your quarantine area and delete it immediately
Thanks
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 10:17am On Jun 14, 2019
lordtim001:

Lol. In many BIOS( mostly Insyde sha), they have an option to make sound when keys are pressed. So, if he activates it and those keys do not make sound when pressed, that means it's a hardware problem. At least, I know that keys Y and N work universally in most BIOS. Hope you grab??

grin OK oo
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by mcdokwe(m): 9:21pm On Jun 14, 2019
lordtim001:

Press and hold Shift and click Restart on your startup menu while still holding Shift
Navigate to troubleshoot - advanced settings - startup settings
Choose the right option for safe mode (It's usually 4, so that's F4 or just normal number 4) and wait for it to load up

You can also turn the PC on for like 5 seconds and then turn off with the power button. Repeat the sequence like 3 times, so the PC thinks there is a problem and on the next startup, it will give you the Exit and Continue, Troubleshoot, Power Off options. Follow the remaining steps in the first paragraph
not recommended, as this could damage the os or even hard disk

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Makschinchin: 9:37pm On Jun 14, 2019
Hi guys, my system automatically turns off after about 20-30 minutes on.. If I turn on again, it shuts down automatically after few minutes again.. What could be wrong with it??

Udemzyudex, etech, hollarmy and others please help
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 8:06am On Jun 15, 2019
Makschinchin:
Hi guys, my system automatically turns off after about 20-30 minutes on.. If I turn on again, it shuts down automatically after few minutes again.. What could be wrong with it??

Udemzyudex, etech, hollarmy and others please help

Hello.
This symptom indicate a heating issue with your system.

So, every motherboard has an inbuilt mechanism that shutsdown the entire PC when the heat goes through the roof. Thus preventing the motherboard from being fried (like dodo) I love dodo - The one that is fried deep brown?? Yeah that kind smiley

Oops! Where was I ? grin

Now, aside the normal heat generated by ICs and other aside components, the processor and graphics chip generate a considerable amount of heat!!

So, what could make your processor or graphics chip heat up so bad?

Well, thermal pastes on processors and thermal pads on chips increase heat absorption...in fact they contact heat first before heat even gets to the heat sink shocked

If these thermal pastes and pads are worn out, the absorption decreases soo much.

So, even if your fan is spinning well, it ain't blowing Nada off your PC.

Check with a technician to do a clean up of your PC, Vents, Fans and fins. Also a thermal paste/Pad replacement.

As for the bolded, well, its still hot...

And if the issue persists, the technician will do further diagnosis.

BTW, dodo means fried plantain. grin grin

**Cheers**

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 8:22am On Jun 15, 2019
lordtim001:

Guy!!! grin
You can get an i5 (maybe 2nd generation or vPro)
4gb RAM at most (You can upgrade later but it might only increase performance slightly. Go for 4gb and don't run too many programs at once)
512mb - 1gb dedicated graphics maybe
But don't expect 1080p resolution or SSD. The cheapest 500gb SSD is like 35k in Naira. And 1080p screen laptops with the rest of your specs intact start from at least 150k. The truth is there is nothing fantastic about 1080p on laptops. It wastes battery and can even reduce playability in games. You can get an SSD of maybe 60gb as an internal drive for Windows and major programs. Then, your HDD will be connected as external drive

I don't sell laptops but these are your options for that price
Hp Elite book 2170p
Hp Elite book 2570p
Dell Latitude E5430
Hp Elite book 8440p

You can check out shopinverse at Maryland mall cos they sell in bulk and the prices will be cheaper than most Computer Village vendors. And no, I'm not affiliated with them

I have E5430 and 8440p
All core i5 and at great prices.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 9:24am On Jun 15, 2019
My laptop screen keeps flickering ..... I think I might need a change of display cable.... I mean the "flex" does anyone sell here
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lordtim001(m): 9:44am On Jun 15, 2019
mcdokwe:
not recommended, as this could damage the os or even hard disk
That's why it is a second option. I don't expect him to try that first. By the way, I have done that more than 20 times on my PC and my hard drive is still working. It still reads healthy. Except if na rubbish drive
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by horllamy(m): 10:08am On Jun 15, 2019
Makschinchin:
Hi guys, my system automatically turns off after about 20-30 minutes on.. If I turn on again, it shuts down automatically after few minutes again.. What could be wrong with it??

Udemzyudex, etech, hollarmy and others please help

Do you Observe maybe is overheating?

What error message do you received wen you on it back?
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by horllamy(m): 10:09am On Jun 15, 2019
JhorlA:
My laptop screen keeps flickering ..... I think I might need a change of display cable.... I mean the "flex" does anyone sell here

What is the model number ?

It might not be flex I will suggest you see a technician
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by etech: 10:28am On Jun 15, 2019
I hope its not AMD prcessor you have, well what you described here are strong symptoms of over heating.

Your system should have been alerting you about this tho first discontinue the use so as not to damage your mother baord.

Get a technician to check your system please.


Makschinchin:
Hi guys, my system automatically turns off after about 20-30 minutes on.. If I turn on again, it shuts down automatically after few minutes again.. What could be wrong with it??

Udemzyudex, etech, hollarmy and others please help
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by onyechimereze1: 3:07pm On Jun 15, 2019
Hello, Good day all
I have acer mini laptop aspire one D255. Recently it can't charge more than 30 second before the charging light turns off. Is there something i can do here please gurus in the house.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by etech: 3:11pm On Jun 15, 2019
Quick one is your battery icon marked x if not try another Charger and see if that works.

Your charging port might be a suspect in this.


onyechimereze1:
Hello, Good day all
I have acer mini laptop aspire one D255. Recently it can't charge more than 30 second before the charging light turns off. Is there something i can do here please gurus in the house.
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by andresia(m): 4:59pm On Jun 15, 2019
I have serious issues with my lenovo laptop. I am unable to install programs and also unable to use the programs installed properly.

Always having 0xc0000005 error.

Please assist o, system has been formatted severally yet issue persist
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Makschinchin: 6:20pm On Jun 15, 2019
Razak5:


Hello.
This symptom indicate a heating issue with your system.

So, every motherboard has an inbuilt mechanism that shutsdown the entire PC when the heat goes through the roof. Thus preventing the motherboard from being fried (like dodo) I love dodo - The one that is fried deep brown?? Yeah that kind smiley

Oops! Where was I ? grin

Now, aside the normal heat generated by ICs and other aside components, the processor and graphics chip generate a considerable amount of heat!!

So, what could make your processor or graphics chip heat up so bad?

Well, thermal pastes on processors and thermal pads on chips increase heat absorption...in fact they contact heat first before heat even gets to the heat sink shocked

If these thermal pastes and pads are worn out, the absorption decreases soo much.

So, even if your fan is spinning well, it ain't blowing Nada off your PC.

Check with a technician to do a clean up of your PC, Vents, Fans and fins. Also a thermal paste/Pad replacement.

As for the bolded, well, its still hot...

And if the issue persists, the technician will do further diagnosis.

BTW, dodo means fried plantain. grin grin

**Cheers**



grin grin grin grin grin grin

Funny you. Thanks for the response. Still observing it sha
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Makschinchin: 6:23pm On Jun 15, 2019
horllamy:


Do you Observe maybe is overheating?

What error message do you received wen you on it back?

When I turn it back on it shows that page written: Windows didn't shut down normally, open in safe mode.. Start windows normally.. I guess you know what I'm talking about
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Makschinchin: 6:25pm On Jun 15, 2019
etech:
I hope its not AMD prcessor you have, well what you described here are strong symptoms of over heating.

Your system should have been alerting you about this tho first discontinue the use so as not to damage your mother baord.

Get a technician to check your system please.



Okay. Thank you for your response
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by etech: 8:53pm On Jun 15, 2019
There might be some windows System file that are corrupt run SFC to fix errors.

1. Open CMD as administrator
2. Type sfc /scannow and hit enter allow the process to finish.

andresia:
I have serious issues with my lenovo laptop. I am unable to install programs and also unable to use the programs installed properly.

Always having 0xc0000005 error.

Please assist o, system has been formatted severally yet issue persist

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