Showing posts with label Troubleshooting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Troubleshooting. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Boot Virus


An MS-DOS virus that infects the boot record program on hard disks and floppy disks or the master boot record on hard disks. The virus gets loaded into memory before MS-DOS and takes control of the computer, infecting any floppy disks subsequently accessed. An infected boot disk may stop the computer starting up at all.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Additional physical hard drives are not displayed in the operating system after performing a system recovery


Additional physical hard drives may not be displayed in the operating system after performing a system recovery as the recovery software is not configured to recognize additional physical hard drives. Follow this procedure to activate the additional physical hard drive.

WARNING: There is a risk of data loss. Performing this procedure will erase all data from the additional installed hard drive.

1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a category, double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon.
3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, double-click the Administrative Tools icon.
4. In the Administrative Tools window, double-click the Computer Management icon.
5. In the Computer Management window, in the left pane, under Storage, click Disk Management.
6. In the right pane, click to select the primary partition of the additional physical hard drive.

IMPORTANT: The physical hard drive with the operating system is Disk 0.

7. On the menu bar, click Action.
8. On the Action menu, point to All Tasks, click Delete Partition.
9. On the Action menu, point to All Tasks, click Format.
10. Follow the wizard to complete the format.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

WARNING!!! HD CONTENT CORRUPTED


Error: HD CONTENT CORRUPTED, USE COMPONENT CABLES is displayed when connected with a Motorola® cable box using HDMI.

Sony has investigated this issue and believe that some Motorola cable boxes were produced with an early version of HDMI software that may cause this symptom. Later versions of the cable box HDMI software have been tested and appear to work properly when connected to Sony TV and Audio/Video Receiver products. Since it is believed to be an issue with the cable box, no service fix is available from Sony; the cable company should be contacted to report this problem.

This issue is known to occur in the following Motorola cable box models:

DCT3412I
DCT6412
DCT6412III
DCT6416III

Although the issue has been known to occur with the above cable box models, it is possible that other models may be affected.

NOTE: As a workaround, you can connect the cable box to the TV using a component (Y/Pb/Pr) cable if both the TV and cable box have these connections.

Bright iDEA FROM Sony, right! Good luck ^_^

Friday, October 31, 2008

How to remove unnecessary files from the hard drive?

Files that reside in the Temporary Internet folder are generally unnecessary and can be safely removed from the hard drive.

WARNING: There is a risk of data loss. To avoid the unintended loss of data, check the contents of any designated folders before selecting them for cleanup.


1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools and click Disk Cleanup.
2. In the Select Drive box, click the down arrow and click to select the drive to be cleaned.
3. Click the OK button.
4. In the Disk Cleanup... box, click to select the box next to Temporary Files.
5. Click to select the box next to Temporary Internet Files.

NOTES:

Files found in temporary directories are files that are temporarily created, stored and used by an application or the operating system to run more quickly or efficiently. It is normally safe to delete these temporary files. Additional cleanup location options may also be chosen at this time.

6. Click the OK button.
7. In the Are you sure you want to delete files? box, click the Yes button.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

SysAid Free Help Desk Software


A new freeware software is here, the SysAid Free Help Desk Software. It's easy to install and the privilages are great. SysAid is a suite of web-based IT software tools and it automates the processes for help desk, hardware configs, asset monitoring, software licenses, tasks, projects and many more. Using this software it automatically scans and test your network, SysAid provides you with the necessary details about each machine and lets you control each one remotely. Amazing software right!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Computer Hangs or Restarts When You Connect USB Device 1


Symptoms

When you connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device to the USB port on your computer, you may experience any of the following symptoms:

• The computer may stop responding (hang).
• The computer may continuously restart.
• Microsoft Windows 98 may not start properly

Cause

This behavior can occur if the USB Host Controller or Root Hub conflict with another device.

Resolution.

To resolve this issue, use Device Manager to determine if the USB Host Controller or Root Hub is in conflict with another device.

Continue reading on how to troubleshoot it... (i'll show you the steps)


Monday, August 4, 2008

Free Download BIOS Update Utility


This utility updates the BIOS to version R1121Q0 to resolve the following issues:
1. Audio may not work properly after installing Microsoft® Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1)
2. AV mode and special function keys may not work properly
3. Characters are sometimes skipped when typing




Friday, August 1, 2008

YouTube Video Will Not Play Correctly


This issue may be resolved by updating to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player from the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com/.

Monday, July 7, 2008

How to Reconfigure RAID?


Reconfigure RAID

Some changes in the RAID configuration cannot be performed after launching the VAIO Recovery Wizard from within the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. To remove an existing RAID array and delete all data from the connected drives, the computer must be restarted with the first disc from the Recovery Media Kit in the CD/DVD drive. Follow this procedure to confirm your selection in the Reconfigure RAID window.

NOTE: If you have not chosen to Create recovery discs, or if you intend to Go to Intel Matrix Storage Console to reconfigure an existing RAID array or create a new RAID volume, these options are also offered in the Reconfigure RAID window. Neither option requires restarting the computer.

1. From within the Recovery Wizard application, in the Reconfigure RAID window, click Restart from disc.
2. The appropriate CD/DVD drive will open.
3. At the Recovery dialog box, ensure Recovery Disc #1 is in the drive.
4. Click the OK button.
5. The computer will restart and the Recovery Wizard main menu will again be displayed.

NOTE: Fewer options are available in the Recovery Wizard when starting the computer from the Recovery Discs.

6. In the VAIO Recovery window, click Reconfigure RAID.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

How to Perform a System Recovery?


How to perform a system recovery?

NOTE: A recovery can also be performed using Recovery Discs.

1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Recovery, then click the Recovery icon.

NOTES: If there is no shortcut for the VAIO Recovery Wizard in the program list, start the program from Control Panel.
If the operating system will not start and no other troubleshooting can be performed, a recovery of the (C:) drive can be performed by starting the computer and pressing the F10 key.

2. In the Recovery window, click to select the appropriate option to use the Recovery Wizard:
Reinstall Applications or Drivers
Restore C: Drive
Restore Complete System
Reconfigure RAID

Troubleshooting is to be follow…

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

When your Computer Crash


I made this article really short and clear so that everybody will benefit from it. If your computer is always crashing due to non responsive Operating System or software the main concern on how to deal with is by focusing in two subjects. The computers hangs if the the Memory that you are using is defective or the Hard disc is not that good anymore. Main clue are the following:




1.Change the Memory that you are using then turn the computer ON.
2.Change your Hard Disc then turn computer ON.
3.If the two options are not good use only one Memory and reinstall the Operating System.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Video quality on the computer using the USB connection is poor quality


When digital video is transferred to a computer using the USB streaming feature on Digital8 digital video cameras and Mini DV camcorders, the quality of transferred video may fluctuate or may contain video noise. This is due to the high compression rate used by the USB streaming protocol. The aspect ratio of video using USB streaming is 352x240 pixels.

Video transferred to a computer using USB from a DVD or hard disk camcorder does not use the USB streaming protocols, therefore, the video is not compressed. The video is transferred at the same resolution that the camcorder recorded the video and should play back on the computer with the same quality in which it was filmed.

Monday, June 16, 2008

The Drive Is Not Readable is displayed on the computer when connecting the camera with a USB cable

This error is produced when a USB hub is in use. Verify that the USB cable from the camera is connected directly to the computer, not through a USB hub.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

No Removable Drive or Removable disc is not ready is displayed when transferring pictures from the camera to the computer.


A No Memory Stick Found error may be displayed after installing a third-party USB device driver or software on the computer. Follow this procedure to troubleshoot this issue.

IMPORTANT: This issue has been known to happen using the Kodak EasyShare application.

NOTE: Images from the Sony digital camera may be unable to be transferred after installing a third-party USB device driver or application on the computer. The camera may be recognized by the computer, but there may be an error such as No Removable Drive or No Memory Stick Found. This issue can occur when the USB driver for the third-party device or software overwrites some of the files from the USB driver for the Sony camera.

1.Reboot the computer with the Sony camera turned on.
2.Attempt to transfer the images to the computer.
3.Ensure the USB cable is connect directly from the camera to the computer, bypassing any USB hubs or splitters.
4.If the issue is not resolved, reinstall the USB driver for the Sony camera.

NOTE: The USB driver for the Sony camera can be downloaded from the Sony eSupport Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/.

5.Attempt to transfer the images to the computer.
6.If the issue is not resolved, uninstall the third-party software.
7.Attempt to transfer the images to the computer.
8.If the issue is still not resolved, reinstall the USB driver for the Sony camera again.
9.Attempt to transfer the images to the computer.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

The hub does not have enough power or USB Hub Power Exceeded is received when connecting USB devices.


This behavior occurs if there are too many USB devices attached to a passive (unpowered) USB hub. To resolve this error, use one of the options provided.

1.Replace the passive USB hub with an active (powered) hub.
2.Disconnect the affected device from the passive hub and connect it directly to the USB port on the computer.

Additional information is available in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article 310591. You can find it on this link: http://www.microsoft.com/.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

How to connect a camcorder to a VCR using Audio/Video (A/V) cables?


Are you still having problems in connecting your favorite camcorder to a VCR using Audio/Video (A/V) cables? Well I guess yes because you are hardly looking in the web for answers and exact information how to do it or if it is possible. Good thing because you are in the right site and I can give you all the exact information that you will need. First of all, before anything else just make sure that the audio/ video cable that you are currently using is a new one or in proper condition because if it s not, well were going to have a tough time in troubleshooting regarding its connection to the vcr. If the cable is not working or you are not sure if it is defective, please go to the nearest electric or camera and tv parts for verification or check up. So if all items are good to go, follow this procedure to connect a camcorder to a VCR using Audio/Video (A/V) cables.

Connect an A/V cable to the LINE OUT jack on the camcorder.
Connect the other end of the A/V cable to an available LINE IN jack on the VCR.
Turn on the camcorder.
Turn on the VCR.
Tune the VCR to the appropriate line input in which the camcorder is connected.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

How to connect a camcorder to a television using an RFU adapter?

Basically you will ask first about an RFU Adaptor and what is it for? So let me give you first a refresher about this topic. The RFU adapter connects the camcorder console to televisions that do not have individual audio and video connections. It features two plugs. The first plug has an end that goes directly into the camcorder and the plug goes into the televisions coaxial cable socket. The RFU adapter also features a coaxial cable socket of its own, so you will not have to fiddle the cords when you want to switch from camcorder to television.

It is not that confusing, right? This is only easy as long you will follow the procedures. Read each sentences properly and try to analyze and visualize each of them.

Please follow this procedure in connecting a camcorder to a television using an RFU adapter.
1. Connect the Audio/Video (A/V) connector of the RFU adapter to the A/V output jack on the camcorder.
2. Connect the coaxial cable from the RFU adapter to the VHF/UHF jack on the television.
3. On the RFU adapter, slide the CH switch to CH3 or CH4 (Channel 3 or Channel 4).
4. Turn on the television.
5. Tune the television to the same channel that was selected on the RFU adapter in step 3.
6. On the camcorder, slide the POWER switch to the VTR or PLAYBACK position.
7. Press the PLAY button on the camcorder.

Monday, April 7, 2008

How to connect a camcorder to a television using an S-Video cable?

Another day, another issue, and another answer. Here is our topic for this day. How to connect a camcorder to a television using an S- Video cable? A tricky question but actually it’s easy to install it and for non - technical consumers they will probably say “ What is that?”. Well I did generate here the following steps on how to configure the connection manually. So please follow the steps below to connect a camcorder to a television using an S-Video cable. Always remember that both the camcorder and television must have an S-Video jack to complete this procedure.

Connect one end of an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the television. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. Connect an audio cable to the appropriate left and right audio input jacks on the television. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio output jacks on the camcorder. Turn on the camcorder and set it to the playback mode. Begin playing the media (tape, DVD, etc.) in the camcorder. Turn on the television. Tune the television to the appropriate video input to receive the signal from the camcorder.

Take note that, if necessary try to consult the instruction manual of television for information about tuning the TV to the correct video input.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

How to connect a camcorder to a television using an Audio/ Video cable?

If you are a having problems, or should I say beginner in troubleshooting things especially in connecting or linking devices to each other like TV or computer. I can definitely help you with this issue. On the articles that I am writing in my two websites named as fulfill your dreams and general reviews, you’ll find a relief in troubleshooting this things because the articles that I wrote are all detailed and helpful. For this issue I strongly advise you to follow each procedure to on how to connect a camcorder to a television using an Audio/Video (A/V) cable. Please be reminded that the television must have an available video input jack to complete this procedure. Without these cables there is no possibility that this thing will work.

Connect one end of the A/V cable to an available VIDEO input jack on the television.
Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the A/V OUT or LINE OUT jack on the camcorder.
Turn on camcorder and set it to the playback mode.
Begin playing the media (tape, DVD, etc.) in the camcorder.
Turn on the television.
Tune the television to the appropriate video input to receive the signal from the camcorder.
If it is necessary, consult the instruction manual of television for information about tuning the TV to the correct video input.