The Official Computer Tech Support Thread

LoathsomePete · 02-23-2012, 09:03 AM

Google the brand name and model number of your computer and then add the word "drivers". Your computer brand's website should store all the driver updates you need, just download them, unzip them, and install them. I just partitioned my laptop's hard drive so I could put Windows 7 back on it and still be able to game, but I had to download drivers for everything, internet, touchpad scroll, and sound.

FETCHER. · 02-23-2012, 09:59 AM

Righto, thanks Pete. Will it tell me which ones I need or will I just download them all?

LoathsomePete · 02-23-2012, 10:22 AM

You'll have to choose which ones you download, as well as if you want to get 32 bit version or 64 bit version. If you don't know what version you're using, go to Control Panel, click on System and Maintenance, and then click on System, it will tell you there.

I'm still a little confused with your keyboard thing though, I've honestly never heard of something like that. You may want to google that question as well with your brand and model number, someone else may have experienced something similar and posted their solution.

CanwllCorfe · 03-10-2012, 11:19 AM

I hate flash.

Stephen · 03-10-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

I hate flash.

It's a bit annoying the standoff between Apple and Adobe so you can't view flash pages on iPod/iPhone/iPad.

CanwllCorfe · 03-10-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazstp

It's a bit annoying the standoff between Apple and Adobe so you can't view flash pages on iPod/iPhone/iPad.

In a way yes, in a way no. In a way yes, well, since a lot of sites use it. In a way no, because it's dying and unstable. It crashes ALL the damn time on my computer. That's what I was referring to when I made that post.

Stephen · 03-11-2012, 05:31 PM

Yeah I'm not a big fan of flash but it's annoying when sites don't have a non-flash version to view on the iPod.

debaserr · 04-24-2012, 01:55 PM

I'm starting a small business and I need a phone line. What would be the cheapest possible route?

I found this, but I'm not sure it has what I want.

If possible, I would prefer something that is run entirely through my PC. I don't mind using a headset, and it should have voicemail.

Chrysalis · 04-25-2012, 08:39 PM

I just noticed this folder on my C:// drive that was created 2 days ago and had a really long name consisting of random characters. I don't know where it came from, but it refuses to be deleted. Can anybody help me?

And no, I scanned it and it seems to be safe, so removal via Anti-Virus programs isn't an option.

debaserr · 04-25-2012, 09:09 PM

A new program probably put it there. You can't delete it because something is using the files inside (a program).

02-23-2012, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Google the brand name and model number of your computer and then add the word "drivers". Your computer brand's website should store all the driver updates you need, just download them, unzip them, and install them. I just partitioned my laptop's hard drive so I could put Windows 7 back on it and still be able to game, but I had to download drivers for everything, internet, touchpad scroll, and sound. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

02-23-2012, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	You'll have to choose which ones you download, as well as if you want to get 32 bit version or 64 bit version. If you don't know what version you're using, go to Control Panel, click on System and Maintenance, and then click on System, it will tell you there. I'm still a little confused with your keyboard thing though, I've honestly never heard of something like that. You may want to google that question as well with your brand and model number, someone else may have experienced something similar and posted their solution. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-10-2012, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I hate flash. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

04-24-2012, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I'm starting a small business and I need a phone line. What would be the cheapest possible route? I found this, but I'm not sure it has what I want. If possible, I would prefer something that is run entirely through my PC. I don't mind using a headset, and it should have voicemail. __________________ Last.FM

04-25-2012, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chrysalis ~de geso Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 495	I just noticed this folder on my C:// drive that was created 2 days ago and had a really long name consisting of random characters. I don't know where it came from, but it refuses to be deleted. Can anybody help me? And no, I scanned it and it seems to be safe, so removal via Anti-Virus programs isn't an option. __________________ RateYourMusic A dead Last.fm account

03-11-2012, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,850	Yeah I'm not a big fan of flash but it's annoying when sites don't have a non-flash version to view on the iPod.

04-25-2012, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	A new program probably put it there. You can't delete it because something is using the files inside (a program). __________________ Last.FM