http://www.pciq.com View latest posts on the PCIQ Free Computer Support Forum. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:01 GMT http://www.pciq.com/g/pciq_logo_v2.jpg http://www.pciq.com Didn't you post in November 2011 that you had solved your problem, Chirag? Anyway, have a look at this thread http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=10826 (by copying and pasting the link into your browser address window. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=10082 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13733 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:39:16 GMT I have been receiving "No Function" message when i press Fn + F7. I have seen earlier posts but the link given in it http://www.knowhow.com/article.dhtml?articleReference=578 does not work. Any other Way? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=10082 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13732 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:33:19 GMT Jayne, if you mean "ac adapter is not acer adapter, please check adapter" (and you must surely mean that despite your inability to copy accurately) then this issue has already been discussed on another thread on this forum. Our considered opinion was that it happens when the socket into which you plug the DC jack from the adapter starts to work loose from the motherboard. This gives a poor electrical contact which the computer misinterprets as a 'wrong' adaptor. You may be able to work around the problem by starting the computer running on battery then plugging in the adaptor when Windows has started. But if the problem gets worse you may find that you are no longer able to power the computer (or charge the battery) from the adaptor. If that happens then it's likely to be the computer that needs to be repaired, not the adapter. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13730 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13731 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:19:47 GMT error message the acer addaptor is not acer addaptor pleas check your acer addaptor again http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13730 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13730 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:53 GMT The current web page for the download is here http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=10826 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13729 Sun, 12 May 2013 23:35:17 GMT update the bios by downloding it from advent website (Driver Webcam "No Function" BIOS Update (with instructions) download this then press fn-f7 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=10826 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13728 Sun, 12 May 2013 17:15:03 GMT I assume that you are trying to use it in the same place as before? Perhaps your mobile operator has a problem in your area at present. Otherwise it sounds as if the dingle is faulty. You need to contact the provider. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13726 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13727 Sat, 11 May 2013 20:14:47 GMT My dongle worked for about three months. Now when I plug it in the indicator light initially has a constant green light then it becomes a flashing light. What can I do to remedy this? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13726 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13726 Thu, 9 May 2013 15:23:56 GMT Ive got a huawei 3 dongle its installed and connected i go on facebook 5mins and its not reloading and mess up but the dongle is connected http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=5084 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13725 Wed, 8 May 2013 13:14:59 GMT Nonetheless, Jon, the only thing stopping s.r. from using the webcam to take still images (or movies) is lack of suitable software. And the reason it isn't there is because "Advent" don't see such software being worth the pound or so per computer that it would cost them. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13724 Wed, 1 May 2013 12:51:04 GMT who stopped the italics from working? webcam http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13723 Wed, 1 May 2013 02:53:30 GMT the clue is in the name.....[i]web[/i]cam Skype or similar is what its intended for, nothing else http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13722 Wed, 1 May 2013 02:52:16 GMT It's pretty common these days for laptop webcams not to be bundled with any supporting software. And that's what you need; if it works with Skype then there is nothing fundamentally wrong. I did a Google search for webcam software and various free options were found. I have not used any of them myself so I cannot recommend one over another. Give it a try yourself. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13721 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:42:59 GMT i bought a advent laptop in October 2012, it has an in built webcam and it does work as have used it when skyping. however i cant actually use it unless i am skyping someone or on some sort of chat, so i cant adjust the setting or mess about taking photos with my friend (as you do), can anyone help me? i have followed a few instruction like opening device manager, and locating visual devices to activate the webcam, but, although i found the webcam it made no difference! would love to use it when ever, please help. Thank you http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13720 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:57:38 GMT and turn your firewall back on. Quickly http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=5966 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13719 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:40:05 GMT Mark, better to start a new topic. However, the first question is: are you sure it's the dongle? Connect your computer to the Internet by some other means and make sure the problems are no longer present. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=5966 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13718 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:13:23 GMT hi I hav a 3 dongle which lets me on to most majority of websites but wont let me on some of them. ive turned my firewall off and changed browsers, and still wont let me. hope u can help thanks http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=5966 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/internet_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13717 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:01:01 GMT Or if you want the full way to do it.... Boot into safe mode Do a drive clean up to remove temp and other junk files Follow this with a similar scan using CCleaner Run "Autoruns", identify any rogue items and disable them Unhide "hidden" files and delete any suspicious files or folders found by Autoruns One by one go through the user profiles, Program Files, Program Data, Windows, and Windows System32 folders looking for, and deleting anything rogue Run RKILL This doesn't remove anything. It just stops current programs running in memory, giving a clear run at the machine Run Hitman Pro and delete EVERYTHING it finds Reboot to safe mode Run RKILL again If you have a 32-bit version of windows, run SmitFraudFix - options 2,3,5 Run Combofix Reboot, back into safe mode Run CCleaner again, this time the registry cleaner, Run this repeatedly until all errors are gone Disable system restore Reboot to safe mode, re-enable system restore. If XP, run "Dial a Fix" - all options selected If Vista or Win7 you may (if still problems) have to run a number of registry hacks to reassociate com, exe, bat, inf file extensions Uninstall the antivirus software, reboot to normal mode and reinstall it, then update it. If Windows XP, its worth scanning with Hijack This! and deleting anything left that looks untoward Scan with Malwarebytes Antimalware (full scan) Scan with Spybot S&D (full scan) Schedule a boot time scan for your antivirus software, reboot and let the scan proceed. Normally you would want to delete everything it finds - but theres always a risk of a trashed boot sector if you still have traces of a rootkit If the scan is clear, then the machine [i]should[/i] now be safe to use. But as with any attempt at cleaning a PC, you cannot be certain unless you wipe and reformat it http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13716 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:55:31 GMT Yes. It simply isn't necessary to use such measures if you can get System Restore to work. Not much malware runs in Safe Mode and even less in 'Repair Mode'. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13715 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:44:36 GMT Is rogue killer used for more serious malware problems then? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13714 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:33:08 GMT I find this malware is not usually very sophisticated and can easily be identified in a list of start-up items and thus turned off. Probably the easiest way to get rid of it is to boot into Safe Mode (or 'Repair mode' in Vista or later Windows versions) then run System Restore. System Restore is a very good means of dealing with malware because it also undoes any changes the malware may have made to your settings. After that you can search for and remove any inactive residual files with the security software of your choice. Malwarebytes is pretty good. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13713 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:43:12 GMT Have you any proven methods for getting rid of this malware? Blocking computer and threatening court action if fine not payed for alleged illegal downloading music,videos etc. I have heard rogue killer followed by malwarebyte mentioned. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13712 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:39:07 GMT There are lots of hits on Google for the same problem. Start HERE with a few tips from Microsoft. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13710 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13711 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:05:29 GMT i have tried on numerous occasions to create a system restore point but the system keeps coming up with shadow copy timed out try again (0x81000101) there is no restore points on my computer even from installation of win 7 , it was one of the first releases when win 7 came out so is a fully genuine copy http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13710 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=13710 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:46:18 GMT Don't waste your time or money I get daily e-mails from companies who do this in large volumes, and its clear there is no money in it. The margins are awful, you would have to offer a warranty with the machines (bad news on old machines), and to cap it all as a fair number of the parts will have to go as scrap you would have to register under the WEEE waste regulations and quite possibly require a controlled waste storage permit. Put it into perspective - the new hard drives would be worth more than the machine http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13706 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13709 Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:31:27 GMT I agree with Robin and I don't think that you could make your idea pay. You could use Linux but I doubt you will find much of a market. Or you could try to become a Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13706 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13708 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:49:33 GMT My advice is to research your market before you part with a single penny. I have just sold 5 PC's on eBay a week ago and averaged about 10 quid per item. A couple of them were blisteringly fast and all of them were perfectly good, just cluttering my workshop up. If your research indicates that you can offload enough PC's to make a living at 10 pounds per unit whilst buying in new hard drives and spending several hours on each one installing the OS & drivers then go ahead. If you don't want to add Windows licences to your costs then Open Source Linux OS's like Ubuntu or Mint are your only option. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13706 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13707 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 01:40:54 GMT Hi, I am considering working for myself repairing ex office machines which usually come without hard drives and wondering what to do about an operating system after replacing with new hard drive. As Windows Operating Systems are so expensive to buy I would make very little money on each machine so wondering how I can get over this problem. Any advice would be gratefully received http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13706 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=13706 Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:06:46 GMT Brilliant; glad you got it restored. Now may be a good time to find some cloud or USB storage for those photos & files that are so precious. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13698 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13705 Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:14:40 GMT thank you for the marvelous replies, i used anvi and kickstart pro also avg recovery but all 3 where to no avail but i did find a site for command prompt and managed to restore the pc to an ealier time neither anvi or kackstart managed to get me past the white popup screen, once the computer restored to the earlier time i ran malewarebytes and super antispyware and avg 2013 these 3 programmes have now been installed on her laptop and hopefully she has learnt not to look at these kinds of sites and not to let her friends play with it either i startwd it in safe mode with command prompt c: windowssystem32cd restore c:windowscd restore strui exe she was lucky it had not corrupted the restore points on the laptop, thank you for your time and help, she is very gratefull to be able to access her pictures http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13698 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=13704 Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:30:29 GMT