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You can edit the boot menu from within xp, i belive in msconfig.
Start -> run ->type msconfig and hit enter

I'm not sure what your problem is since you did't really specify what the problem was to well

rrich wrote:

You can edit the boot menu from within xp, i belive in msconfig. Start -> run ->type msconfig and hit enter I'm not sure what your problem is since you did't really specify what the problem was to well

I usually use that for Startups but I'll see if anything I can do there. Okay I see it, can't delete it =\

Soooooo, what's the problem / what are you trying to do?

Need to delete those unwanted versions that don't do anything prob only waste your memory in hd

If you only have 1 version of XP installed then the other "versions" are just the same XP but with different boot options. Check the windows path in msconfig boot tab. If msconfig won't let you edit the boot.ini then edit C:\boot.ini (might not be C:\) in notepad. It will be a hidden system folder so you will need to enable viewing them in the folder options. Edit it there, google for a tutorial if you are afraid of messing things up or prone to messing things up

Here is a link to some instructions on boot.ini, it also has an alternate way of editing the file.

How to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP

Thanks, pretty sure it'll help, I'll do it tomorrow going to sleep, my other comp is off and rather not get on it.

Glad you made this thread.

Anyway, I'm having sound problems.

OK, I use a Windows Vista and the computer came with a built-in sound card. Mind you, it was crap and not very loud. Well, we've had this computer a little over a year and last night the sound decided to stop working. The little picture thing of the speaker has an X on it. When I move my mouse over to it, it will say "No Audio Output Device is installed".


And one last problem. I get this bubble pop up on the black bar at the bottom of my screen. Task bar? I believe that's what its called. Anyways, the bubble will come up and say "Low disk space in recovery D:"

Anyone care to help, I'd greatly appreciate it

Okies, well. For the sound it might have died on you in which case you will need a pci one or usb one to replace it. To check that it is properly enabled go into your bios and check that the integrated audio is enabled. Also, uninstall the drivers and replace them with the newest version ones. You need to grab those from your manufacturer's / suppliers website. Try that 1st and let us know how it goes.

Low disk space on recovery D: means that you have a partition on your harddrive that is used to backup your system is filling up. Is it a dell or similar? Was the recovery partition there when you bought it? Do you do regular backups to that partition?

bloody baron wrote:

Glad you made this thread. Anyway, I'm having sound problems. OK, I use a Windows Vista and the computer came with a built-in sound card. Mind you, it was crap and not very loud. Well, we've had this computer a little over a year and last night the sound decided to stop working. The little picture thing of the speaker has an X on it. When I move my mouse over to it, it will say "No Audio Output Device is installed". And one last problem. I get this bubble pop up on the black bar at the bottom of my screen. Task bar? I believe that's what its called. Anyways, the bubble will come up and say "Low disk space in recovery D:" Anyone care to help, I'd greatly appreciate it

rrich wrote:

Okies, well. For the sound it might have died on you in which case you will need a pci one or usb one to replace it. To check that it is properly enabled go into your bios and check that the integrated audio is enabled. Also, uninstall the drivers and replace them with the newest version ones. You need to grab those from your manufacturer's / suppliers website. Try that 1st and let us know how it goes. Low disk space on recovery D: means that you have a partition on your harddrive that is used to backup your system is filling up. Is it a dell or similar? Was the recovery partition there when you bought it? Do you do regular backups to that partition? bloody baron wrote: Glad you made this thread. Anyway, I'm having sound problems. OK, I use a Windows Vista and the computer came with a built-in sound card. Mind you, it was crap and not very loud. Well, we've had this computer a little over a year and last night the sound decided to stop working. The little picture thing of the speaker has an X on it. When I move my mouse over to it, it will say "No Audio Output Device is installed". And one last problem. I get this bubble pop up on the black bar at the bottom of my screen. Task bar? I believe that's what its called. Anyways, the bubble will come up and say "Low disk space in recovery D:" Anyone care to help, I'd greatly appreciate it

Thanks for getting back

OK, I'm going to try the sound problem. Sound cards are expensive though, aren't they?

And I don't know what you mean by the recovery partition. And to answer your question, the computer is a Compaq ... atleast I hope that answers your question

Sound cards can be expensive. But if you don't need crazy high quality sound usually one from 5 or more years ago should suffice. I'm using a soundblaster from a 400 MHz pentium 2 on my server.

The recovery partition is a section on a harddrive that has been asigned to bring your computer back to manufacturer defaults or do some slight repairs. Usually if you have one then they don't ship you a windows cd and you need to burn your own recovery cd. I will be able to help you more tonight but I have to head off ot work now

Ugh...I have a problem when buying a LCD monitor. Googled it and read but a lot of questions ask if higher ratio in contrast is better, no answers.

If you know about LCD monitors let me know what one would be good. I'm thinking of not going over 24 inch.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/class.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=1006

So I came up with this. 20k:1 (Dynamic Contrast) and another one would be 3000:1, most I seen are 1000:1, highest I seen was 5000:1 thats not DC.


Samsung SyncMaster 25.5" Wide LCD Monitor (2693HM)

WebID: 10098389
Mfr. Part Number: LS26KIEEFV/XAA
Monitor Type Flat Panel
Analog vs Digital HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Brightness 400 cd/m2
Built in TV Tuner No
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200
Other HDCP Compliant (HDMI, DVI-D)
Product Dimensions 59.8(W) x 45.8(H) x 25.0(D) cm
Product Weight 9.7 kg
Response Time 5ms
Screen Size 25.5"
Speakers Included Yes
Warranty 3 Years Parts & Labour

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Samsung SyncMaster 24" LCD Monitor (2443BW)

WebID: 10107785
Mfr. Part Number: LS24MYKKBQ/XAA
Monitor Type Flat-Panel
Analog vs Digital Analog & Digital (VGA & DVI)
Brightness 300cd/m2
Built in TV Tuner No
Contrast Ratio 20,000:1 DC
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200
Other Color Effect, Customized Key
Product Dimensions 55.62(W) x 43.22(H) x 25.00(D) cm
Product Weight 7.70 kg
Response Time 5 ms
Screen Size 24"
Speakers Included No
Warranty 3 Year Parts & Labour

Um, well early next year I believe tv is moving from 4:3 to either 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Incase you are considering not going for a widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) monitor.

What you want in a monitor is a low responce time, and high contrast ratio. Aside from that if it is possible make sure you can test the monitor in store (they might have one set up, futureshop usually does) and make sure that it doesn't blur too much. Some LCD monitors have a noticable blur that is irritating when gaming. Think about things like where you are placing it. Getting a glossy screen can be nice during the night, but during the day can act much like a mirror. Matte screens if they have light hitting them are hard to see.

bloody baron wrote:

rrich wrote: Okies, well. For the sound it might have died on you in which case you will need a pci one or usb one to replace it. To check that it is properly enabled go into your bios and check that the integrated audio is enabled. Also, uninstall the drivers and replace them with the newest version ones. You need to grab those from your manufacturer's / suppliers website. Try that 1st and let us know how it goes. Low disk space on recovery D: means that you have a partition on your harddrive that is used to backup your system is filling up. Is it a dell or similar? Was the recovery partition there when you bought it? Do you do regular backups to that partition? bloody baron wrote: Glad you made this thread. Anyway, I'm having sound problems. OK, I use a Windows Vista and the computer came with a built-in sound card. Mind you, it was crap and not very loud. Well, we've had this computer a little over a year and last night the sound decided to stop working. The little picture thing of the speaker has an X on it. When I move my mouse over to it, it will say "No Audio Output Device is installed". And one last problem. I get this bubble pop up on the black bar at the bottom of my screen. Task bar? I believe that's what its called. Anyways, the bubble will come up and say "Low disk space in recovery D:" Anyone care to help, I'd greatly appreciate it Thanks for getting back OK, I'm going to try the sound problem. Sound cards are expensive though, aren't they? And I don't know what you mean by the recovery partition. And to answer your question, the computer is a Compaq ... atleast I hope that answers your question

a cheapo one should be fairly cheap. about £20 i believe from PC World

Wahh! I Don't understand all this computer lingo.

I typed in Google "Windows Vista Audio Output device" and went to this website:

http://www.quickpcsolutions.org/Drivers/audio-sound-drivers.html?gclid=CMGEkIDN15YCFQSPFQodjBnk2w

Let see if the download helps.

bloody baron wrote:

Wahh! I Don't understand all this computer lingo. I typed in Google "Windows Vista Audio Output device" and went to this website: http://www.quickpcsolutions.org/Drivers/audio-sound-drivers.html?gclid=CMGEkIDN15YCFQSPFQodjBnk2w Let see if the download helps.

Well that was a waste of time. I installed it and used the scan option. The scan had come up with 16 different things that needed to be fixed. The problem is, its needs a registration key, which I'm pretty much sure you need to buy.

God I hate computers...

rrich wrote:

Um, well early next year I believe tv is moving from 4:3 to either 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Incase you are considering not going for a widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) monitor. What you want in a monitor is a low responce time, and high contrast ratio. Aside from that if it is possible make sure you can test the monitor in store (they might have one set up, futureshop usually does) and make sure that it doesn't blur too much. Some LCD monitors have a noticable blur that is irritating when gaming. Think about things like where you are placing it. Getting a glossy screen can be nice during the night, but during the day can act much like a mirror. Matte screens if they have light hitting them are hard to see.

Well my brothers LCD Monitor is 17 inch or so idk but it does have any glares from the light in the room or sunlight. I'm going for LCD Monitor not tv since their better for gaming. So 20k:1 Dynamic Contrast is better then 1000 to 5000:1 Contrast without Dynamic lol?

asdasdasd wrote:

rrich wrote: Um, well early next year I believe tv is moving from 4:3 to either 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Incase you are considering not going for a widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) monitor. What you want in a monitor is a low responce time, and high contrast ratio. Aside from that if it is possible make sure you can test the monitor in store (they might have one set up, futureshop usually does) and make sure that it doesn't blur too much. Some LCD monitors have a noticable blur that is irritating when gaming. Think about things like where you are placing it. Getting a glossy screen can be nice during the night, but during the day can act much like a mirror. Matte screens if they have light hitting them are hard to see. Well my brothers LCD Monitor is 17 inch or so idk but it does have any glares from the light in the room or sunlight. I'm going for LCD Monitor not tv since their better for gaming. So 20k:1 Dynamic Contrast is better then 1000 to 5000:1 Contrast without Dynamic lol?

Better... yes... will you notice? Probably not... is it worth lots of extra money? Doubt it. 1000:1 or higher is more then good enough

rrich wrote:

asdasdasd wrote: rrich wrote: Um, well early next year I believe tv is moving from 4:3 to either 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Incase you are considering not going for a widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) monitor. What you want in a monitor is a low responce time, and high contrast ratio. Aside from that if it is possible make sure you can test the monitor in store (they might have one set up, futureshop usually does) and make sure that it doesn't blur too much. Some LCD monitors have a noticable blur that is irritating when gaming. Think about things like where you are placing it. Getting a glossy screen can be nice during the night, but during the day can act much like a mirror. Matte screens if they have light hitting them are hard to see. Well my brothers LCD Monitor is 17 inch or so idk but it does have any glares from the light in the room or sunlight. I'm going for LCD Monitor not tv since their better for gaming. So 20k:1 Dynamic Contrast is better then 1000 to 5000:1 Contrast without Dynamic lol? Better... yes... will you notice? Probably not... is it worth lots of extra money? Doubt it. 1000:1 or higher is more then good enough

No its not extra cash. Around the $300.

Anyways I'll buy one when I find a different job. Working with my dad isn't that fun lol.

also I didn't notice you were talking about dynamic contrast ratio. Make sure it has a good STATIC contrast ratio. Dynamic, like the cake, is a lie.