Recent content by steves85

You could try holding F8 when you boot and choose last known good configuration option

Hi, I recently upgraded my psu to 650W preparing for new graphics card. I notice that now when i boot up, the cpu cooler i have (Coolermaster HAF) the fans start spinning and then stop, and then start spinning again after the boot screen. After that they are fine, just wondering why this happens?

Hi, I have decided its time to look into getting a NAS for all my files. Would I be right in assuming a NAS would be more efficient than leaving a server on 24/7? Can anyone recommend some brands worth looking at that are reliable? Steve

Hi, Can you see the new disk in disk manager? If using windows 7 type disk man into the search bar in the start menu and an option called create and format disks should appear in the list. Click on this and it should list all of your disks. You may need to format the disk which can be done...

What region is this DVD? Is it a burned DVD?

Sounds like your boot partition is corrupt. As an alternative, you could try taking your hard-drive and connecting to another pc to try and access your saved files. If startup repair is not working you may not have a choice but to reinstall.

I would treat the 2 problems seperately. 1. Internet access: Did you change the modem/routers ip address before resetting it. If not, then in your network connections you should be fine setting the relevant connection (ethernet/wifi) to assign ip automatically, and assign dns automatically...

Looks like you need a new battery. A quick google search shows your specs: Dell Inspiron Laptops Inspiron 17R (5720) Replacement Parts - Hard Drive, Memory, Battery & Motherboard | Dell You could probably find a battery around for much cheaper on newegg though.

Thanks lex. Had another interview and got questions about DNS, DHCP and Internet access. Was able to answer these comfortably and the interview went great.

Been smashing some BF3 lately with x2 XP!

Hi, I was in a similar position to you about 2 years ago. I had alot of IT skills but no certificates/degree. I decided to get the A+ first, with which got me a foot in the door for an entry level position. I was just laid off, but already with the extra 2 years exp. and the MCITP, MCSA and...

Great thanks for all the answers. I was just a bit caught out on this one, but this will help me prepare for further interviews in the future.

Hi guys, Looking for some help on expected questions at an interview. Got one today about network shares. What would you do if a user rings up and says they can't access one of the network drives. I haven't dealt a lot with troubleshooting network shares so my response was terrible. I said I'd...

Hi, I am using hyper-v and want to create an image of a windows 7 vm. I have run sysprep, I have a WinPE iso file and tried to attach this to the vm so that it would boot from the iso, but it just skips this and runs the OOTB setup again. Any ideas?

Hi, I'm an expert wordpress user/web developer, not sure I understand your question correctly but anyway. If you are talking about uploading files to your webhost, then yes you can use the FileZilla client(it's what I use). Your question confuses me a little :) what are you trying to achieve?