Official Computer Questions Thread - Page 2 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

MachGirl04 · 09-19-2007, 10:11 AM

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65fastback2+2 · 09-19-2007, 11:07 AM

windows movie maker or powerpoint will do what you want

gvervoren · 10-12-2007, 05:40 PM

Here's my question. My computer is a HP Pavillion and the DVD burner I have is the HP DVD writer 300n. When I bought my camcorder from Best Buy, the guy sold me some blank DVD's to record to. He gave me DVD-R cd's and my writer won't read them at all. It tells me that there is no CD in the drive. I have no problems burning onto audio CD's however. Did this guy sell me the wrong type of CD's? What's the difference between the DVD-R and the DVD+R. I'm thinking I will probably need The DVD+R CD's but I'm not sure.

RightTime · 10-12-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvervoren

Here's my question. My computer is a HP Pavillion and the DVD burner I have is the HP DVD writer 300n. When I bought my camcorder from Best Buy, the guy sold me some blank DVD's to record to. He gave me DVD-R cd's and my writer won't read them at all. It tells me that there is no CD in the drive. I have no problems burning onto audio CD's however. Did this guy sell me the wrong type of CD's? What's the difference between the DVD-R and the DVD+R. I'm thinking I will probably need The DVD+R CD's but I'm not sure.

My DVDs need to be formatted first, check the help on your DVD software or DVD drive.

gbranton · 10-08-2008, 02:10 PM

Not too long ago I experienced a hard drive failure and lost some data. Now that I have built my new system I want to add a second internal hard drive (I got a extra one when they warrantied it). Is there any special software that I need or can I plug it in and go? When I am copying files to the second hard drive will it be as simple as moving files around on a single hdd? I am running XP. Thanks for your help.

RightTime · 10-08-2008, 03:56 PM

You didn't say if this was a mini-tower or laptop. I added a second HD to a tower a few years ago and it was a breeze. The power supply should have extra unused power plugs so pick one close to the HD your adding. Also there
will be a ribbon cable attached to the existing HD and it should have an unused connector, if not you may need to buy a new ribbon cable with extra inline connectors. Before starting you'll need to change the pinout on the back of the HD to make it the slave. It's a matter of moving a cover to expose the correct pinout for the slave setting.
There are lots of how-tos online here is just one.

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading...hard-drive.htm

gtrexstang · 03-28-2009, 04:30 PM

The new's ran a little piece on some worm that's going to affect microsoft programs on whoever's pc these hacker's decide to deliver it to, seem's they found a way to diguise it as an update, supposedly microsoft is offering a reward for the capture and conviction of these einsteins

c0nfl1kt · 03-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrexstang

The new's ran a little piece on some worm that's going to affect microsoft programs on whoever's pc these hacker's decide to deliver it to, seem's they found a way to diguise it as an update, supposedly microsoft is offering a reward for the capture and conviction of these einsteins

Sounds about as true as when Faux News ran that nice, little Anonymous piece. That was a great troll.

Mikestang · 06-20-2009, 08:24 AM

Ok i confess i should know more about this stuff since well it is my job
however I do not deal much with hardware everything we buy is underwarrenty so all i deal with is troubleshooting software and
most of it is custom stuff that is proprietary to the department

so I orderd a new computer first one in 7 years.
I built this one myself but had alot of issues when i just got
the parts and went for it.... was really a nightmare .........

So i orderd a turn key gaming system this time hopefuly it
i'll have no issues i am also kinda pissed i have to run vista 64 vs xp pro
good ol xp pro i know it like the back of my hand .......................

so this is the system i am having built note i have changed the original config from raid 0 to raid 1 after looking at some articles and deciding what was more important

so this is what i put together and now am waiting for .
i hate to wait but you can never get anything decent
off the shelf.......

Cyperpowerpc
Gamer Xtreme XT (NO MONITOR)

•*BASE_PRICE: [+1149]

•CAS: New! CoolerMaster Storm Scout Gaming Mid-Tower 420W Case w/ Transparent Side Panel [+40]

•CASUPGRADE: 12in COLD CATHODE NEON LIGHT [+10] (RED COLOR)

•CS_FAN: Extra 3-Color Neon Light LED Case Fan [+5] (2 x Fans [+5])

•POWERSUPPLY: 800 Watts Power Supplies (CyberPowerPC XF800S Performance ATX 2.0 Power - Quad SLI Ready)

•CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366

•FAN: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooling System (Extreme Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) •MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE X58 GA-EX58-UD3R 2 WAY CROSSFIRE/SLI DDR3

•MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Triple Channel Memory(Corsair)

•NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

•VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1GB 16X PCI Express [-35] (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+5])

•MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors

•SOUND: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-BIT PCI Sound Card [+64]

•USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

•HDD: Extreme Performance (RAID-1) with 4 Identical Hard Drives [+105] (2TB (500GBx4) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+40])

•CD: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (RED COLOR [+9])

•CD2: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [+8] (RED COLOR [+9])

•FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer [+10] (RED COLOR [+5])

•CARE: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chasis with High Perormance Thermal Compound [+19]

•OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium w/ Service Pack 1 (64-bit Edition)

•FREEBIE_OS: FREE! (Halo 2) Game

•VC_GAMES: FREE GAME - Battle Stations ** Pacific **

•KEYBOARD: Logitech Deluxe 250 USB Keyboard (Black Color) [+2]

•MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse

•_PRICE: (+1450)

I didnt get it set up for SLI but i can do it with just putting another card in it and doing some reconfiguring I traded that off for the Raid aray ........

09-19-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: Official Computer Questions Thread Ttt __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

09-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#2
65fastback2+2 Too many cars to mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,945	Re: Official Computer Questions Thread windows movie maker or powerpoint will do what you want __________________ Current Rides: 2011 Ford Fusion 2003 MG Terminator, 2.3 whipple Previous Rides: 2003 DSG Lightning, 486/586, 12.09@111.25 2007 F150 Lariat 4wd Screw 2004 OW Mach 1, auto, 1 of 179 2003 DSG Mach 1, 574 rwhp / 528 rwtq 2003 DSG Mach 1, 13.1 @ 109.1 1988 Mustang GT, stock 1967 TB Coupe, project 1965 Fastback 2+2, A-code

10-12-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: Official Computer Questions Thread Here's my question. My computer is a HP Pavillion and the DVD burner I have is the HP DVD writer 300n. When I bought my camcorder from Best Buy, the guy sold me some blank DVD's to record to. He gave me DVD-R cd's and my writer won't read them at all. It tells me that there is no CD in the drive. I have no problems burning onto audio CD's however. Did this guy sell me the wrong type of CD's? What's the difference between the DVD-R and the DVD+R. I'm thinking I will probably need The DVD+R CD's but I'm not sure. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

10-08-2008, 02:10 PM	#5
gbranton Speaking Cherry Red Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,476	Re: Official Computer Questions Thread Not too long ago I experienced a hard drive failure and lost some data. Now that I have built my new system I want to add a second internal hard drive (I got a extra one when they warrantied it). Is there any special software that I need or can I plug it in and go? When I am copying files to the second hard drive will it be as simple as moving files around on a single hdd? I am running XP. Thanks for your help. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 10/15/03 - 12/23/10 1986 GT with T-tops (black)

10-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
RightTime Gone shootin Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 954	Re: Official Computer Questions Thread You didn't say if this was a mini-tower or laptop. I added a second HD to a tower a few years ago and it was a breeze. The power supply should have extra unused power plugs so pick one close to the HD your adding. Also there will be a ribbon cable attached to the existing HD and it should have an unused connector, if not you may need to buy a new ribbon cable with extra inline connectors. Before starting you'll need to change the pinout on the back of the HD to make it the slave. It's a matter of moving a cover to expose the correct pinout for the slave setting. There are lots of how-tos online here is just one. http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading...hard-drive.htm

03-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
gtrexstang Rexstang Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix,Az Posts: 83	Computer worm alert The new's ran a little piece on some worm that's going to affect microsoft programs on whoever's pc these hacker's decide to deliver it to, seem's they found a way to diguise it as an update, supposedly microsoft is offering a reward for the capture and conviction of these einsteins

06-20-2009, 08:24 AM	#9
Mikestang Parrot Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: H204D,NY AMERICA F YEA ! Posts: 4,894	New Pc Ok i confess i should know more about this stuff since well it is my job however I do not deal much with hardware everything we buy is underwarrenty so all i deal with is troubleshooting software and most of it is custom stuff that is proprietary to the department so I orderd a new computer first one in 7 years. I built this one myself but had alot of issues when i just got the parts and went for it.... was really a nightmare ......... So i orderd a turn key gaming system this time hopefuly it i'll have no issues i am also kinda pissed i have to run vista 64 vs xp pro good ol xp pro i know it like the back of my hand ....................... so this is the system i am having built note i have changed the original config from raid 0 to raid 1 after looking at some articles and deciding what was more important so this is what i put together and now am waiting for . i hate to wait but you can never get anything decent off the shelf....... Cyperpowerpc Gamer Xtreme XT (NO MONITOR) •BASE_PRICE: [+1149] •CAS: New! CoolerMaster Storm Scout Gaming Mid-Tower 420W Case w/ Transparent Side Panel [+40] •CASUPGRADE: 12in COLD CATHODE NEON LIGHT [+10] (RED COLOR) •CS_FAN: Extra 3-Color Neon Light LED Case Fan [+5] (2 x Fans [+5]) •POWERSUPPLY: 800 Watts Power Supplies (CyberPowerPC XF800S Performance ATX 2.0 Power - Quad SLI Ready) •CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 •FAN: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooling System (Extreme Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) •MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE X58 GA-EX58-UD3R 2 WAY CROSSFIRE/SLI DDR3 •MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Triple Channel Memory(Corsair) •NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network •VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1GB 16X PCI Express [-35] (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+5]) •MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors •SOUND: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-BIT PCI Sound Card [+64] •USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports •HDD: Extreme Performance (RAID-1) with 4 Identical Hard Drives [+105] (2TB (500GBx4) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+40]) •CD: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (RED COLOR [+9]) •CD2: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [+8] (RED COLOR [+9]) •FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer [+10] (RED COLOR [+5]) •CARE: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chasis with High Perormance Thermal Compound [+19] •OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium w/ Service Pack 1 (64-bit Edition) •FREEBIE_OS: FREE! (Halo 2) Game •VC_GAMES: FREE GAME - Battle Stations * Pacific •KEYBOARD: Logitech Deluxe 250 USB Keyboard (Black Color) [+2] •MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse •_PRICE: (+1450) I didnt get it set up for SLI but i can do it with just putting another card in it and doing some reconfiguring I traded that off for the Raid aray ........ __________________ Mikestang 03 MACH1 Torch Red #274 Built 11/14/02 Home 12/07/02 Payed off 09/17/07 MRT powershift, W\Hurst T-handle, Painted hood stripe, AFS 10.5 and 9.0 Crome Mach 1Wheels, Ford GT Coil Covers. "If She had a set a wings, Man I know She could fly "** 2011 Kona Blue Metalic Mustang GT Premium 5.0 Rolling on 19s "2011 Will Be Known As The Year They Perfected The Mustang " 06 Victory Kingpin With more mods than I can list http://home.roadrunner.com/~crazyhorse/

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