Pc freeze while accessing My Documents

Problem: You pc hang/freeze everytime you access My Documents folder

Resolution: Assuming you pc is clean from any virus, try this trick go to safemode and one by one delete files on the my documents folder (a corrupt file is causing the freezing in my case a downloaded babyran installer)and run windows on normal mode,., or you can just delete the files at once if you are not saving any..

network problem

while accessing shared files on the network the error appears:

"not enough server storage"


in my case the culprit

Acronis Home Edition

uninstalling the software solved the error..

First Ever Mother Board Repair/Resurrection

Yesterday i created a new rig, by combining remnants of a defective pc..an acer aspire pc died, it turned out the motherboard can no longer be saved, because it has too many bloated (bulging) capacitors, a forum inform me that 5+ bloated capacitor in a board is no longer a viable candidate for resurrection, so i took the parts that are still working fine (processor, memory and hard disk and the psu and locate my old emaxx board.

i had an emaxx board that went died also last month with one bloated capacitor near the ram slot. after observing the capacitors (its specification..cf, watts etc..) i notice that the cap is the same in specification on my dead asus video card..after researching more, i know i have a big chance of restoring this board and pair it with the remaining parts of the acer rig..

my buddy JR volunteered to do the soldering (next time i will do this, as i yet to experience it)..hehe

i had to jump start the mobo (without a casing; first time also) and it booted up!! yeah!!haha

but the temperature was too high that the system automatically shuts off..

i had to purchase a cheap hsf to check if the mobo would be stable, and last night bebeh was able to install all needed software to make the new rig work, and no single restart ever occured so i guess my emaxx is back!

BSOD on APCI.sys

Problem: BSOD and a long list of technical error with APCI.sys on the end..when you boot on safemode the computer hangs on MUP.sys

there are lot of possible errors (hardware and software alike)but in my case a corrupted driver system,

here is what fixed my problem:

1. boot on xp installation disc (make sure to set bios to boot on cd/dvd)
2. choose repair console (pressing r after the disc installation boots completely)
3. choose what xp installation you want to repair (normally just press 1) leave or press enter if you don't have a password on the password part.
4. type chkdsk /p /r (it will take for a while to perform, mine took 15 minutes- indicating a lot errors on my system files)
5. type exit on the command prompt after the operation.

kukram (DDR2)

i was forced to buy an unknown brand, because i was lazy to look for other shops..hehe they gave me this kukram (made in hongkong) way cheaper than known brand like kingston, i had to upgrade bebeh's rig to make it run more smoother, so i took the risk..

guess what? after merely 5 hours of using it., it broke down..:(

in the end i replace it with a more known brand, (dynet)

Remove BLuetooth Places on Desktop

1. right click on the desktop and select properties
2. then on desktop tab click Customize Desktop
3. then on general tab, click Clean Desktop Now icon
4. select (check the box beside the icon) My Bluetooth Places icon, then finish wizard.
5. A folder called Unused Desktop Icons will be created on the desktop with the My Bluetooth Places icon in it. You can delete the folder..


*recommended software for bluetooth management

bluesoliel

Epson T10 orange led blinking error (CISS)

solutions: check the cables or the hose of the CISS it might be causing blockage or interference in
the movement of the printhead section.

re-seat the cartridges

clean the printer's roller if possible use blowers or if you are familiar with disassembling the printer to see clearly if any mechanical parts are malfunctioning or have physical defects

check for paper bits and other foreign matters

Sony Walkman wont charge on your computer

This troubleshooting was done by bebeh... :)

Problem: your genuine sony walkman e 444 series won't charge on your pc (via usb)

Cause: Your PC (if it is an Microsoft xp) is not fully updated or your sony walkman is not recognised as MTP (Media Transfer Protocol

Solution: Download necessary drivers and sofware from sony's website

try this link

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Canon Pixma IP 1980 blinking error

Problem: the orange (amber) led (resume buttom) blinks 5 times then the green blinks [5-1] interval..

Cause: one of the cartridge(usually the color one no.41) is causing the error

Resolution: change the cartridge (buy a new one)..


happen to me twice already..both instance the color is at fault

+ note i refill the cartridge hence the problem arise, as you cannot refill the cartridge in infinite mode..

Bios Error : No Floppy disk installed

scenario: you don't have a floppy disk installed suddenly the error appears after years or so of using your unit without any problem, (without floppy disk drive)

solution: replace your cmos battery

addendum: be sure to disable any floppy disk related features on the bios and save your new bios setting after replacing your old cmos battery..




all pc troubleshooting articles written in this blog are all real -time experience by the author (written/posted as the problem/solution took place/resolved posted at a time closest)

Jump Starting a PSU (power supply unit)

Here is handy trick to test your PSU in case your pc wont power up..PSU is the first component technicians test for integrity,

since i don't have much time (kinda lazy) haha to take some pictures here is an article i dug from a forum site, complete with step by step procedure guided by real pictures..

thanks to the original thread starter/poster

LINK HERE CLICK IT

Hard Disk Boot Failure...

Don't push the panic button just yet..

scenario before it happened..

power interruption (usual in the Philippines, deym)
especially those short on and off thing...it kinda create a power surge that usually destroys lots of electronic devices such as your PC..

so when it happens (your pc) and the next thing that shows on your screen upon boot up is the message..

"hard disk boot failure"

you may pull this simple trick it usually works on me..

1. open the case of your CPU
2. re- seat the power cable and sata/ide cable of your Hard disk
3. then toss a prayer ..hehe

when it boots (hopefully, run disk utilities such as chkdsk to insure the integrity of your hdd's data)

when it does not...SAVE SOME MONEY AND BUY A NEW HDD, the power surge just fried your HDD...

Other Problems encountered during Power Interruption/Surge..
1. Windows/system corrupt
2. PSU (power supply) - fried
3. modem/router - freeze, fried

MUCH WORSE WHEN THE SURGE IS CREATED BY A THUNDERSTORM..

PREVENTION: buy some UPC (Uninterpretable Power Supply) look for those models that has a surge protection feature..

PC4...dead..awts..

My 3 year old rig suddenly died (well, she did give some symptoms of a worn out pc before calling it a day)..last year this unit is hard to power up - you need to switch the power source on and off in order to boot her..

i thought it was the PSU ( change it) and then for a couple of weeks, gave me stable rig again..but today..the problem came back again...this time i could not power it up totally, (done basic troubleshooting..change cable, change power source/psu, swap memory,) to no avail two things left not swapped (processor and mobo)

as don't usually go beyond that point..why? it's not practical..hehe i mean if those two are the remaining part not been tested you have 50/50 chance either mobo or proc...might as well go to a computer center since i will be force to replace it anyway why not give those technician a job..haha (most center offer free installation of mobo or proc)..

i will place my money on motherboard on this one..keep you posted!

UPDATE.. (March 23, 2010)

i as suspected the mobo is dead...just spend 3k for a replacement, deym!

Cloning..Haha

*UPDATE ops I did it again...LOL (april 16, 2010 12:30 PM)

The good thing is I device a technique to recognize which is which (source and destination drive)

BEFORE CLONING*
delete the partition of the defective/corrupted drive since you are to clone it anyway, that way you will never be mistaken of choosing which is the source drive since acronis won't allow an empty drive to be the source (clever ha!).

or be very careful of the size of each disk, reformat if you need to to see the difference between a same capacity disk by noting its free space


here is funny experience last week..

problem - PC (as in personal computer) 5 freezes on occasions

diagnose - software related; could be virus infection (someone inserted his thumb drive without scanning it first for malwares/viruses ..arggh

solution - hdd cloning (acronis).. we have 4 identical units..makes sense; fastest and most convenient

outcome - we have now 2 erratic unit! deym..hehe

*baligtad kabayan! - somehow i've mis configured the hdd setting (messing up the source and destination drive big time)..but hey, i checked everything... sata need no jumpers settings.. i booted PC3 properly and installed acronis home edition thier..so i thought i have the correct primary (source) drive..

*take 2 - still has 2 units working properly..haha

* this time i opted for manual configuration (on acronis's drive settings) did not change anything just tick the manual (instead of its automatic - which i have opted last)

walla! - finally :)