http://www.pciq.com View latest posts on the PCIQ Free Computer Support Forum. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.pciq.com/g/pciq_logo_v2.jpg http://www.pciq.com probably yes, but not through the forum Almost certainly would need a site visit to see whats going on Raise a job request at http://www.pciq.com http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/slow_computer_general_check_up/view_topic.asp?topicid=12591 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/slow_computer_general_check_up/view_topic.asp?topicid=12594 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:15:49 GMT those aren't hacking tools: they are legitimate remote support programs If you don't like them, just uninstall them, as you would any other program So how did they get on there? Sounds like you asked someone to access the machine remotely, and thats the software they used. Both are mainstream, well regarded programs - though personally I prefer TeamViewer. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=12592 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=12593 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:13:22 GMT hackers got into my computer and are slowing it down ammyy admin and logmein was the two and are still in my task manager how do i get them out http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=12592 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/virus_spy_ware_removal/view_topic.asp?topicid=12592 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:00:40 GMT i have a 3 dongle after i log onto the internet my computer freezs can any one help me http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/slow_computer_general_check_up/view_topic.asp?topicid=12591 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/slow_computer_general_check_up/view_topic.asp?topicid=12591 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:56:23 GMT If you fiddle with the BIOS settings you may be able to prevent the computer from starting Windows. But there is always a Default Settings option to undo any mistakes you have made. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12590 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:04:52 GMT what do you mean by that? "the computer would not start up" can mean a myriad of different things Does it not power up at all? Does it power up bot not boot? Does it boot and then freeze? Does it boot and then give an error message? If you want help, you have to give us the information to give you that help http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12589 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:38:53 GMT the symptom was that the computer would not start up http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12588 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:12:05 GMT Mariah asking us random questions is not going to fix your computer Tell us what the symptoms affecting the machine are, and then maybe we can get an idea of whats wrong BIOSes dont fail - unless someone has flashed a motherboard with the wrong one, the CMOS battery has been removed or gone flat, someone has set the BIOS incorrectly, or the motherboard is failing in some other way Give us the symptoms and recent history of the machine, along with details of make / model / operating system and then we can try to help http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12587 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:09:02 GMT how can BIOS not make your computer start properly. this is not a homework question...im asking this because i think it affected my other computer please answer. thanks http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12586 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:59:19 GMT Mariah, sorry but we are NOT going to do your homework for you Google for BIOS http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12584 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12585 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:52:55 GMT what is the function(s) of BIOS http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12584 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12584 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:43:30 GMT If you Google each term you will find plenty of references which will describe them in detail much better than we can here Trying to do your school homework? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12582 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12583 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:50:05 GMT What is the address bus,control bus and and data bus on the motherboard? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12582 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/general/view_topic.asp?topicid=12582 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:42:24 GMT Rex, I would try a System Restore to a date before your problem arose. Jon, look under the Performance tab in Task Manager. This distributes the physical memory between "Cached", "Available" and "Free". If you use the tab at the bottom of that page to open the Resource Monitor you can see a more detailed breakdown of memory use. "Cached" memory indicates (I think) memory in use. So Rex is suffering from 100% memory use. FYI, I have 4 GB of RAM on my computer and currently about half of this (1840 MB) is shown as cached. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12578 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12581 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:50:50 GMT A modern OS will use most of the unused RAM to cache files in order to speed up file reading/writing. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12578 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12580 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 05:56:54 GMT 32-bit windows can't address more than around 3.5Gb of RAM, with the result that some PCs mis-represent the amount installed. It depends on the chipset as to how much is shown, but, even if it showed the full 4GB you wouldn't be able to use it all As to "ram caching" I don't understand what you mean. Where are you finding these reports? What exactly are they telling you? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12578 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12579 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:56:12 GMT my machine a hp imedia x2416 has worked perfectly since i bought it over a year ago. this weekend just passed it started to cache all my ram memory away all 4gb of it, i also noticed that on task manager under performance it states i only have 3gb of ram!. why does it say this and why did the ram chaching happen and how do i fix it?? thanx for help in advance http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12578 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/error_messages/view_topic.asp?topicid=12578 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:29:03 GMT Generally you just run some webcam-enabled software like Skype or Live Messenger and the webcam will start automatically. But if that doesn't work then you really will have to provide more details http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12575 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12577 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:35:19 GMT make / model of machine? version of windows? what software are you trying to use with the camera? what error messages or symptoms are you getting? exactly what have you tried? 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=12576 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:56:28 GMT how do i turn on my web cam on my computer what do i do ??? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12575 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12575 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:54:28 GMT when i got my laptop i set up webcam but today when i wanted to use it was not on and all day i have spent trying to fix it but i am not have much luck can you help me please ??? 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=12574 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:50:18 GMT I think it is not possible to wake-up windows XP machine remotely. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/software_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12449 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/software_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12573 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:51:06 GMT This (outgoing email should be smtp-mbb.three.co.uk ) worked for me. Thanks for help. After 2 days trying to figure this out. Why couldn't 3 have had instructions for this? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/email_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=8843 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/email_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12572 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:45 GMT Acer don't do a lot in the way of documentation - what little there is should all be either already preinstalled on the machine, or else available through the various Acer support links on the desktop or start menu. But if you can't get at those, a quick Google finds a generic manual at http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=2455 I doubt if it will tell you much though If you ever need to take it apart, there is a service manual at http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/Manuals/acer/2011/ServiceGuides/SG_Aspire_Z5700_Z5710_20100907.pdf http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12571 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:18:04 GMT Thanks, Jon I followed your instructions and it was all set up in about 15 minutes. I would never have known how to do it. Any ideas on where I can download or get a users manual for the Acer Z5700? http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12570 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:06:13 GMT yeah, it has to download the correct program schedule guide for your transmitter http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12569 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:58:15 GMT Mimi, on the basis of the information you have given, no other answer is possible. If you have checked the powers supply and the DC jack then you have eliminated everything except the motherboard. Just be wary that measuring voltages can be misleading; you can sometimes still measure the correct voltage beyond a joint that has become very high resistance but that is because the joint is not passing any current! http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12548 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12568 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:02 GMT I set up one of these quite recently (or it may have been a very similar Acer model). I did pretty much as per Jon's instructions and it worked eventually. There was a very long wait at the start whilst it did some huge download before even attempting a TV picture, so you may need to be very patient. http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12567 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:44:32 GMT http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/products/features/windows-media-center http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12566 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:55:37 GMT plug in the remote control and use it to fore up the Windows Media Center software, should be pretty much self-explaining after that If the remote confuses you, initially just start up the Media Center program with your mouse, and follow the on-screen prompts Before you start, make sure you know your correct post code, and it helps if you know which TV transmitter your signal comes from (some locations have a choice) http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12564 http://www.pciq.com/computer_support_forum/hardware_related_issues/view_topic.asp?topicid=12565 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:54:31 GMT