All your PC problems, Volume 2

rimaldo · 20th March 2008, 12:15

can any one recommend a good client based web filter, we are looking at implementing a client based web filter for mobile users as connecting through a proxy server, which runs domain level web filtering, is causing issues with vpn and wireless portal connections. google is not much help, any help would be appreciated.

WeasteDevil · 25th March 2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Stanley Road

When it blue screens and reboots in a nanosecond you have to press F8 on reboot and chose "Dont automatically restart on sytem Failure"

Then you can read the bsod death message out to us all and we can unanimously shout "NO IDEA"

I didn't know that.

However, I have finally saved it today to the point that I have all of my data, but no programs installed - most of them I never needed probably, so I have to spend six hours now getting the fucking thing back into reasonable shape.

redmanc · 26th March 2008, 11:34

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Originally Posted by rimaldo

can any one recommend a good client based web filter, we are looking at implementing a client based web filter for mobile users as connecting through a proxy server, which runs domain level web filtering, is causing issues with vpn and wireless portal connections. google is not much help, any help would be appreciated.

We messed around with this a lot for our mobile users, in the end we gave up and set a group policy to exclude mobile users from the gp setting the proxy server.

Client based web filtering just sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen however you might want to try some of the kiddie protect progs, they will probably filter out all the shit they might want to browse like porn and so on.

If they are mobile then you have to have some level of trust, i.e. they aren't browsing porn and even if they are, its not done whilst connected to the domain.

IhabX7 · 27th March 2008, 09:16

Attention please, I seem to get very loud noises from the power supplier in my PC, not always tho, its OK for several hours, then for three minutes, it gets out an unbearable noise, should I try to do something or just buy a new one?

redmanc · 27th March 2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

Attention please, I seem to get very loud noises from the power supplier in my PC, not always tho, its OK for several hours, then for three minutes, it gets out an unbearable noise, should I try to do something or just buy a new one?

What were you doing when it makes the noise? Anything that would make the PC work harder or is it random?

Next time it does it, right click an empty space on the task bar at the bottom (where you see what apps you have open) and go into Task Manager, choose processes and have a look in the list and see if any processes are hitting your CPU/Mem, or post a screenshot of it all and ill check for you if you havent any idea what you're doing.

IhabX7 · 27th March 2008, 12:51

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Originally Posted by redmanc

What were you doing when it makes the noise? Anything that would make the PC work harder or is it random?

Next time it does it, right click an empty space on the task bar at the bottom (where you see what apps you have open) and go into Task Manager, choose processes and have a look in the list and see if any processes are hitting your CPU/Mem, or post a screenshot of it all and ill check for you if you havent any idea what you're doing.

Its absolutely random. I might be only listening to music or even doing nothing just having it powered on thats all.

No CPU usage at all.. when listening to music its between 0%-4% and it stays that way. But the noise is just random, could be dirty? but if it was dirty wouldnt it be noisy all the time?

Tabasco Sauce · 27th March 2008, 14:30

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

Attention please, I seem to get very loud noises from the power supplier in my PC, not always tho, its OK for several hours, then for three minutes, it gets out an unbearable noise, should I try to do something or just buy a new one?

Most likely that the cooling fan in your PS has conked out...Either get that replaced or just change the PS...

IhabX7 · 27th March 2008, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Tabasco Sauce

Most likely that the cooling fan in your PS has conked out...Either get that replaced or just change the PS...

Fair enough.. should I invest in something good or just buy a standard fucker? it says 500w thats all I should know?

Tabasco Sauce · 28th March 2008, 11:14

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

Fair enough.. should I invest in something good or just buy a standard fucker? it says 500w thats all I should know?

Doesnt really matter...save a few quid if you can...

cockneyred · 28th March 2008, 23:23

my g/friend has downloaded i tunes and it keeps using quick time as my default media player,how do i get windows media player back as my default player without deleting quick time ? can anyone help me with this please.

golden_blunder · 28th March 2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by cockneyred

my g/friend has downloaded i tunes and it keeps using quick time as my default media player,how do i get windows media player back as my default player without deleting quick time ? can anyone help me with this please.

go to where one of your music files is stored. Right click on it and go to "open with". Choose the option to "choose program"

scroll through the list and click windows media player. Put a tick in the box "always use this program.." click ok

alternatively just open it with windows media player and it should give you the option to use it as your default player

WeasteDevil · 30th March 2008, 15:31

I've come across a problem with a piece of software that I have never seen before, and it didn't happen before I recently upgraded my XPSP2 HOME to XPSP2 PRO.

It happens with the TVersity GUI in that it doesn't recognise the actual TVersity Media Server as a running service - it can't find its own server that is located on the same machine, yet I know the Media Server service is running through "services.msc" and the fact that the PS3 and my laptop can pull data off it without any problems. I could manage my media on the server through the command line, but this is a serious pain in the arse. What the GUI does is uses 50-60% of the processor whilst continuously trying to connect to the server, and without connection to the server, all of its options are inaccessible.

I actually know what the problem is, but I've never seen anything like it before. The GUI's entry in the registry is as so:

If I change it to the following, it solves the problem:

Which is odd, because here is my current hosts file:

Ok, you might say, I have a solution that works - but no. If I reset the computer, the fucking thing changes the registry entry back to localhost, and it won't work again.

So, my questions are:

A) Why is this program having problems mapping localhost to the correct IP now it is running under XP PRO, but it did not have this problem under XP HOME - and is there a way to fix this?

B) If there is no way to fix it, how can I stop the fucking thing changing this registry key on bootup?

Stanley Road · 30th March 2008, 21:25

You could restrict the permissions on that hive for the system, to read only perhaps

I do this to prevent group policies affecting my pc at work

rimaldo · 31st March 2008, 21:27

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Originally Posted by redmanc

We messed around with this a lot for our mobile users, in the end we gave up and set a group policy to exclude mobile users from the gp setting the proxy server.

Client based web filtering just sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen however you might want to try some of the kiddie protect progs, they will probably filter out all the shit they might want to browse like porn and so on.

If they are mobile then you have to have some level of trust, i.e. they aren't browsing porn and even if they are, its not done whilst connected to the domain.

cheers mate.

we have mobile user set up with group policy at the minute to restrict them from the connections tab but the problem we have is with captive portals on wi-fi networks.

through group policy the proxy server is added and an excpetion to allow them to get to our vpn page only. unfortunately they can't get to captive portals to sign into most public wifi networks.

i have found trend micro since i first posted that seems to do the trick of local based wed filtering. thanks for your input, much appreciated.

WeasteDevil · 31st March 2008, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Stanley Road

You could restrict the permissions on that hive for the system, to read only perhaps

I do this to prevent group policies affecting my pc at work

Thanks Stan, I'll try that.

Another thing, if I ping localhost, it's getting a response from ::1: WTF?

VII · 31st March 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by IhabX7

Fair enough.. should I invest in something good or just buy a standard fucker? it says 500w thats all I should know?

Depends on your hardware. If you're using good components then the PSU is the most part of the pc. The Corsair VX series is relatively cheap and good and should come with a 5 year warranty. Besides, getting an energy efficent PSU (80Plus) you'll save money in the long run on power consumption alone.

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Stanley Road · 1st April 2008, 10:09

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Thanks Stan, I'll try that.

Another thing, if I ping localhost, it's getting a response from ::1: WTF?

Yes i know why that is

TCPIP v6

Just remove it from network card properties and use the standard v4

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 11:12

Need to buy a computer asap, around £300. Would you guys say this is an good one?

Packard Bell iMax 3413 Desktop PCs

Price £324.99

Pentium Dual-Core E2160 Processor (1.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
2GB Memory
360GB Hard Drive
Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer
895MB nVidia GeForce 8300 GS Graphics
6 No of USB connections
8-In-1 Card Reader

--

Im not really playing any games on the PC i got at the moment because it's ancient and so I done even know the basic requirements for the normal PC games, I just know whatever I get it's gonna be hundred times better than what i got now.

SiYuan · 1st April 2008, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Need to buy a computer asap, around £300. Would you guys say this is an good one?

Packard Bell iMax 3413 Desktop PCs

Price £324.99

Pentium Dual-Core E2160 Processor (1.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
2GB Memory
360GB Hard Drive
Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer
895MB nVidia GeForce 8300 GS Graphics
6 No of USB connections
8-In-1 Card Reader

--

Im not really playing any games on the PC i got at the moment because it's ancient and so I done even know the basic requirements for the normal PC games, I just know whatever I get it's gonna be hundred times better than what i got now.

I've heard that GeForce 8300GS is totally lousy.

Anyway, building your own PC from parts is way cheaper.

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 13:40

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Originally Posted by SiYuan

I've heard that GeForce 8300GS is totally lousy.

Anyway, building your own PC from parts is way cheaper.

Seriously? What the basic things I should pay attention to?? Is it possible to do this online?!

Wit Tanker · 1st April 2008, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Seriously? What the basic things I should pay attention to?? Is it possible to do this online?!

Just google something like 'customize a pc', and you will get many sites.

The one many people have recommended me is http://www.overclockers.co.uk/syscon...=43&catid=1077.

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 14:00

Thanks man

Wit Tanker · 1st April 2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Thanks man

Anytime...

Mihajlovic · 3rd April 2008, 10:41

Microsoft Silverlight. Checked it out on the MS website, looked fancy so I installed it. Dont know what it's for nor what to do with it. it says Microsoft® Silverlight™ is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. What does all that mean? What do I do with it?

botond · 3rd April 2008, 10:55

Microsoft Silverlight is a browser plugin that allows web applications to be developed with features like animation, vector graphics, and audio-video playback - features that characterize a rich internet application. Silverlight competes with products such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe Shockwave, Java FX, and Apple QuickTime. Version 2.0 brought improved interactivity and allows developers to use .NET languages and development tools when authoring Silverlight applications.

its some type of java/flash

Mihajlovic · 3rd April 2008, 11:25

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Originally Posted by botond

Microsoft Silverlight is a browser plugin that allows web applications to be developed with features like animation, vector graphics, and audio-video playback - features that characterize a rich internet application. Silverlight competes with products such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe Shockwave, Java FX, and Apple QuickTime. Version 2.0 brought improved interactivity and allows developers to use .NET languages and development tools when authoring Silverlight applications.

its some type of java/flash

it seems to be something I defintely do not need, haha

brophs · 6th April 2008, 21:44

I have a Compaq NX6325 laptop. When I shutdown, it shuts down as normal, but the power switch, mute button and power light indicator all stay lit up, but everything else seems to have shut down. I have to hold the power button to turn it off manually. Anybody have any idea what's causing this shutdown problem?

101 · 6th April 2008, 22:11

You sure you're pressing shut down and not 'sleep' ?

30th March 2008, 15:31	#652 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,084	TVersity Problem I've come across a problem with a piece of software that I have never seen before, and it didn't happen before I recently upgraded my XPSP2 HOME to XPSP2 PRO. It happens with the TVersity GUI in that it doesn't recognise the actual TVersity Media Server as a running service - it can't find its own server that is located on the same machine, yet I know the Media Server service is running through "services.msc" and the fact that the PS3 and my laptop can pull data off it without any problems. I could manage my media on the server through the command line, but this is a serious pain in the arse. What the GUI does is uses 50-60% of the processor whilst continuously trying to connect to the server, and without connection to the server, all of its options are inaccessible. I actually know what the problem is, but I've never seen anything like it before. The GUI's entry in the registry is as so: If I change it to the following, it solves the problem: Which is odd, because here is my current hosts file: Ok, you might say, I have a solution that works - but no. If I reset the computer, the fucking thing changes the registry entry back to localhost, and it won't work again. So, my questions are: A) Why is this program having problems mapping localhost to the correct IP now it is running under XP PRO, but it did not have this problem under XP HOME - and is there a way to fix this? B) If there is no way to fix it, how can I stop the fucking thing changing this registry key on bootup?

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Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berlin-West Posts: 6,287	Microsoft Silverlight Microsoft Silverlight. Checked it out on the MS website, looked fancy so I installed it. Dont know what it's for nor what to do with it. it says Microsoft® Silverlight™ is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. What does all that mean? What do I do with it?

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rimaldo Out of the closet, into life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: renowned and profound prophet of rimglish. Posts: 9,504	can any one recommend a good client based web filter, we are looking at implementing a client based web filter for mobile users as connecting through a proxy server, which runs domain level web filtering, is causing issues with vpn and wireless portal connections. google is not much help, any help would be appreciated.

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IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,170	Attention please, I seem to get very loud noises from the power supplier in my PC, not always tho, its OK for several hours, then for three minutes, it gets out an unbearable noise, should I try to do something or just buy a new one?

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cockneyred Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sCUNThorpe Posts: 1,423	my g/friend has downloaded i tunes and it keeps using quick time as my default media player,how do i get windows media player back as my default player without deleting quick time ? can anyone help me with this please.

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Stanley Road I.C.F. Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Viva Ronaldo Posts: 22,770	You could restrict the permissions on that hive for the system, to read only perhaps I do this to prevent group policies affecting my pc at work

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Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berlin-West Posts: 6,287	Need to buy a computer asap, around £300. Would you guys say this is an good one? Packard Bell iMax 3413 Desktop PCs Price £324.99 Pentium Dual-Core E2160 Processor (1.8GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium 2GB Memory 360GB Hard Drive Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer 895MB nVidia GeForce 8300 GS Graphics 6 No of USB connections 8-In-1 Card Reader -- Im not really playing any games on the PC i got at the moment because it's ancient and so I done even know the basic requirements for the normal PC games, I just know whatever I get it's gonna be hundred times better than what i got now.

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Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berlin-West Posts: 6,287	Thanks man

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botond Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,222	Microsoft Silverlight is a browser plugin that allows web applications to be developed with features like animation, vector graphics, and audio-video playback - features that characterize a rich internet application. Silverlight competes with products such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe Shockwave, Java FX, and Apple QuickTime. Version 2.0 brought improved interactivity and allows developers to use .NET languages and development tools when authoring Silverlight applications. its some type of java/flash

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin. Posts: 3,924	I have a Compaq NX6325 laptop. When I shutdown, it shuts down as normal, but the power switch, mute button and power light indicator all stay lit up, but everything else seems to have shut down. I have to hold the power button to turn it off manually. Anybody have any idea what's causing this shutdown problem?

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101 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 3,087	You sure you're pressing shut down and not 'sleep' ?