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Post by merg on Dec 6, 2004 13:30:45 GMT -5
i've mentionned this in a few threads, but now i figure is the best time to give everyone the same warning...
Windows Service pack 2 (an automatic Windows update) is a SERIOUS security risk, i've heard from many sources (i'm at around 10-12 sources) that their PC got viruses and started running slower after the Service Pack was installed... so this is a very very serious suggestion, if you have Service Pack 2, go to your CONTROL PANEL, and REMOVE any files from Windows that has (SP2) next to it... you may not believe me, but i'm starting to believe that the pack was created for the sole purpose of giving Microsoft more income as some people lose everything when a virus is contracted.
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Post by MIKEB on Dec 6, 2004 15:17:37 GMT -5
K, I deleted it and as I figured, it didn't solve my computer problems. Probably made more. My computer did lock up as usual while playing mp3s and when I restarted it, it begins Windows and then this blue screen with a bunch of text pops up but only for a half a second so I can't read anything on it and then the CPU turns off... but the computer restarts itself, even though the fan is turned off and halfway down the first loading screen when you first turn the computer on, the fan starts again, which I found weird. The only way I was able to get into Windows was to click the option "restart windows before the last configuration" when the "you did not shut down your computer correctly" thing pops up. The service pack is still gone but when everything is loaded, Windows is detecting my RAM and monitor as if it was the first time and all of my Netscape Bookmarks are gone, which is quite the pissoff.
All in all, the service pack wasn't the root of my problem with the computer. I'm wondering if I should shell out X + Y amount of $$$ to bring it somewhere to see what the problem is.
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Post by Drew on Dec 6, 2004 17:02:29 GMT -5
i've mentionned this in a few threads, but now i figure is the best time to give everyone the same warning... Windows Service pack 2 (an automatic Windows update) is a SERIOUS security risk, i've heard from many sources (i'm at around 10-12 sources) that their PC got viruses and started running slower after the Service Pack was installed... so this is a very very serious suggestion, if you have Service Pack 2, go to your CONTROL PANEL, and REMOVE any files from Windows that has (SP2) next to it... you may not believe me, but i'm starting to believe that the pack was created for the sole purpose of giving Microsoft more income as some people lose everything when a virus is contracted. I disagree with you 100%. Everyone should be running an antivirus program at all times. (McAfee and Norton are the best - so spend the $$$$ and get decent virus protection). If you don't have antivirus software, then you're at high risk regardless of whether you have the Service Pack or not. Also, you're at risk if you're not keeping up to date with all of the latest Microsoft updates. Based on what I know, people who are running Windows XP without SP2 or are still running Windows 98 or older are at the highest risk of getting hacked. I have had no problems with Windows XP SP 2. However, I don't recommend using the Windows firewall that comes with it... the Windows firewall is just bad... download ZoneAlarm instead.
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Post by Drew on Dec 6, 2004 17:28:48 GMT -5
K, I deleted it and as I figured, it didn't solve my computer problems. Probably made more. My computer did lock up as usual while playing mp3s and when I restarted it, it begins Windows and then this blue screen with a bunch of text pops up but only for a half a second so I can't read anything on it and then the CPU turns off... but the computer restarts itself, even though the fan is turned off and halfway down the first loading screen when you first turn the computer on, the fan starts again, which I found weird. The only way I was able to get into Windows was to click the option "restart windows before the last configuration" when the "you did not shut down your computer correctly" thing pops up. The service pack is still gone but when everything is loaded, Windows is detecting my RAM and monitor as if it was the first time and all of my Netscape Bookmarks are gone, which is quite the pissoff. All in all, the service pack wasn't the root of my problem with the computer. I'm wondering if I should shell out X + Y amount of $$$ to bring it somewhere to see what the problem is. Having a powersuppy that has gone bad will cause problems just like what you're describing. I just fixed a computer where the powersupply went bad like that. I've never seen anything like it before. Almost exactly like what you're describing. I tested the powersuppy with a meter and sure enough... the voltage was way too high. You may have the same problem... although, I don't know for sure. I would....... get a new powersuppy... one that will work with the motherboard that you have and, will also work with the case that you have. You'll probably have to do some asking around to find what you need... Getting someone to go and take a look at your comp would probably be the best thing though... since you aren't very computer savvy.
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Post by MIKEB on Dec 7, 2004 10:17:09 GMT -5
All I need to know! My computer locks up whenever I play mp3s and sometimes while playing MSN messenger games or watching videos of any sort. My power supply IS higher than the motherboard mentions though. Shall I go get another one? Ugh! I hope I'm able to install it myself!
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Post by Drew on Dec 7, 2004 13:08:18 GMT -5
All I need to know! My computer locks up whenever I play mp3s and sometimes while playing MSN messenger games or watching videos of any sort. My power supply IS higher than the motherboard mentions though. Shall I go get another one? Ugh! I hope I'm able to install it myself! Yes, I think too high of a voltage overloads the memory and/or processor which is what causes the freeze-ups. Either get a new powersuppy - one that will work properly with your motherboard and one that will fit in the case that you have... OR get a new computer case that already has a powersupply and move everything over from your old case.
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Post by MIKEB on Dec 7, 2004 21:22:47 GMT -5
K, I think I'm gonna exchange my power supply for one that is less. How do I find out what power supply I have and need? I'll just look at the manuals. LOL!
I wonder if I'm able to install the power supply myself? All I have to do is unplug it from the hard drive, cd rom, floppy and motherboard, right? So when I get a new PS, the wires will be right there and ready to plug in? I don't need to take the power supply apart or anything, do I?
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Post by Drew on Dec 7, 2004 22:40:45 GMT -5
K, I think I'm gonna exchange my power supply for one that is less. How do I find out what power supply I have and need? I'll just look at the manuals. LOL! Yes, it should say either on the motherboards itself or in the manual for the motherboard. Yeah, you might want to make a list of everywhere that you unplugged the old powersupply from, as you're doing that... so you don't forget anything. Also, make sure you don't plug-in anything upside down or anything like that. Unplug the computer before you start working on it... so nothing blows up... lol. Avoid touching the motherboard and the other cards too... you don't want to short-out anything. Make sure that the new powersupply is at the correct setting, etc...
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Post by MIKEB on Dec 7, 2004 23:02:49 GMT -5
The manual says I need a 350 watts for a minimal loading or 400 watts for a fully loaded system. Right now, my power supply is set at 115V. I don't know the translation.
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