Ask the IT Tech

[Spaced]

I think it's time I created a thread to provide support for people with IT issues.

I ask anyone else with IT experience to provide assistance as I don't claim to know everything and there may be areas others no more. e.g. Minux and linux and Shaggerz with web support.

My specialisation is Windows XP and desktop hardware. I've worked for the last three years as a tech for govt, corporate and as a contractor.

If your problem relates to a Blue screen of death crash please write down the relavent info e.g. 0x00 blah blah as this will help in a speedy response.

Rules:

Don't ask anything illegal as I will not respond.
Please be patient I work a lot of hours so your response may not be immediate.
Please don't put your opinions in here if someone asks for help, help them with their problem don't try to convert them. It clogs up the thread unnecessarily.
If you want me to do some research on a product please contact me via pm and I will get back to you.
If I post the wrong information let me know but if you have a personal problem with me keep it out of the thread.
If we help fix your problem let us know and thank whoever helped you via the scales above their post.
This advice is free and as such we express no warranty. Any advice is only informative if you perform anything we advise you do it of your own accord. This is our way of giving back to the forum please respect it.


Mod's if you find this thread to be in contrast to the rules of the forums please remove and pm me.

 

[fabz]

Im a helpdesk tech for AAPT so i know about WIN 98, 2k, ME, NT,XP and now vista. Broadband, dial up and wireless. So if i can help will be glad to and im at work right now!!

Cheers.

 

[Spaced]

Thanks Fabz keep an eye on the thread I'm sure you'll find someone you can help.

 

[pendulum]

Ok, I used to work in a computer shop, my area is hardware, more specifically Graphics cards, overclocking and performance stuff, but I know a bit about software, Optical Drives and Windows... So yeah

 

[Spaced]

Cool thanks pedulum you'll have to check out from time to time I'm sure you'll be able to help

 

[matty88]

I have my Cert II in IT, mainly doing PC hardware and Windows XP, need a hand just ask...

 

[fabz]

WEEEEEEEEEEE looks like we should all put our heads together and start a IT business. Think we have most popular angles covered hahahahaha

 

[Patrio7]

i work for WN as a tech, been doing a fair whack of pc stuff and I've haired in on a little networking with macs

I'm more of a hardware / troubleshooter type tech so i may ( or mat not ) interject with the help here and there

 

[maginoodle]

Hi, i'll give everyone the first question. I have an optima workpro 7000t. It has a D850EMD2 mobo. I am running xp pro sp2. I bought some new ram. The intel website says i can put this new ram in. The problem is that the fsb speed needs to be 400 and at the moment it is 533. I have been looking all over the net but i cant find how change the speed.
I tried going into the bios and can see the fsb speed set at 533 but that info is in lighter writing and cant get to it to change it.
I thought i mite be able to get a bios update to change the speed but i couldnt see what is in the update to tell what is in the update.
Sorry for rambling on but i think the more info i give the better.
Cheers Shane

 

[jules]

why doesn't my windows XP recognise any external drives anymore?

CD/DVD drive, or USB memory key? they don't register.

i downloaded an application called ISOBuster and i can access files that way, but not with any Microsoft applications (eg. My Computer etc.)

much appreciated if you can work that one out for me :thumbsup: