Infineon TPM Professional Package

can't install Infineon TPM Professional Package

have this error msg after double click on setup icon:







my system vaio z116 win7 pro 64bit



plz help

thanks

Reply 1 : Infineon TPM Professional Package

|: thanks 4 ignore

Reply 2 : Infineon TPM Professional Package

Sorry, you dont have a TPM chip if you got your Z11/Z12 in North America (unless you specifically bought it from Sony business). Otherwise I don't know the cause.

Reply 3 : Infineon TPM Professional Package

I have TPM chip ,and Infineon worked under xp but failed under w7 :|

Reply 4 : Infineon TPM Professional Package

Go to the Sony support web site, download the TPM driver/software for your model, & install again?



However, as Achusaysblessyou had mentioned, if your VAIO Z notebook is either the VPC-Z116GX/B or VPC-Z116GX/S, then there is no TPM chip built-into those 2 models.

Display driver quits working sometimes...

Every once in a while, like 1 or 2 times a week my screen will go dark and then come back on with a message that says something like this:



"your display drive or hardware (I forget which) quit working and has recovered"



What is this and is it something I need to worry about? Such as the dedicated GPU going bad?

Reply 1 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

It means that a driver has tripped up. There should be more details of which one in the system log (Computer Management > Event Viewer > Windows Logs. It could well be the GPU driver. They get updated frequently in a perpetual quest for more performance but sometimes push the hardware too far.



John

Reply 2 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Ratsey It means that a driver has tripped up. There should be more details of which one in the system log (Computer Management > Event Viewer > Windows Logs. It could well be the GPU driver. They get updated frequently in a perpetual quest for more performance but sometimes push the hardware too far. John

I haven't updated my display or GPU drivers since I bought the notebook. They probably have new drivers... should I try that?



I went to Computer Management > Event Viewer > Windows Logs

and this is what I got:

Reply 3 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack53 I haven't updated my display or GPU drivers since I bought the notebook. They probably have new drivers... should I try that?

That's definitely the Nvidia graphics driver. First check the Samsung website and if there's nothing newer, go to Nvidia.



John

Reply 4 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Ratsey That's definitely the Nvidia graphics driver. First check the Samsung website and if there's nothing newer, go to Nvidia. John

Well, it is time to do the driver update.

I have two to choose from:



From the Samsung website:



From the Nvidia website:





Which one should I use?

What are you guys using?

Reply 5 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

The driver from Nvidia will be newer but may lack any Samsung-specific tweaks so some of the Fn key functions may not work. Give it a try.



John

Reply 6 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Ratsey The driver from Nvidia will be newer but may lack any Samsung-specific tweaks so some of the Fn key functions may not work. Give it a try. John

Would the Nvidia give better performance?

Would either one be more stable than the current/stock one I have?



If the FN/F10 doesn't work I won't like it as I use FN/F10 all the time to shut off the touchpad when using the mini-mouse.

I find this notebook is really bad when typing with that touchpad on. This is another thing I really don't like about this notebook. Besides no 12 cell battery.

Reply 7 : Display driver quits working sometimes...

I would first try the Samsung driver.



John

Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

I am using a G73 A1 connected to an external monitor via HDMI cable. External monitor is a Samsung 23” PX2370 monitor. Both screens are set at 1920x1080 which is their native resolution. Sometimes I feel like a crash test dummy. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it.



The scaling fix mentioned previously although sounds good does not fix the problem for me. I can scale up to full screen size but not to “0”. This eliminates the black band around the desktop image but does not cure the real problem? The image quality is terrible. Photos seem like the colors were limited to a lower setting. It is especially noticeable in the blurry, distorted text although picture quality is also bad.



I suspected the problem has something to do with the HDMI connection so I hooked up the included VGA to DVI cable. This made a “huge” improvement although the text is still a little blurry (soft), not as crisp as I expected for this expensive monitor. Photos look great. There is no longer a way to adjust the scaling in CCC but it now fills the screen. The Asus monitor is much more crisp. I would think this has something to do with the HDMI drivers?



I am surprised that I am the first to report this issue. I don’t like being the first. This is a great laptop and I have enjoyed using it but the trouble shooting and repairs have been a bit much. I hope one of you brilliant fellow users can come up with the fix?



"Update": Here is the fix I discovered:



The solution was in the monitor settings. Go into the Menu-Setup&Reset-PC/AV Mode=PC. That does the trick. It comes set to "AV" by default.

Reply 1 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandace I am using a G73 A1 connected to an external monitor via HDMI cable. External monitor is a Samsung 23 PX2370 monitor. Both screens are set at 1920x1080 which is their native resolution. Sometimes I feel like a crash test dummy. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it. The scaling fix mentioned previously although sounds good does not fix the problem for me. I can scale up to full screen size but not to 0. This eliminates the black band around the desktop image but does not cure the real problem? The image quality is terrible. Photos seem like the colors were limited to a lower setting. It is especially noticeable in the blurry, distorted text although picture quality is also bad. I suspected the problem has something to do with the HDMI connection so I hooked up the included VGA to DVI cable. This made a huge improvement although the text is still a little blurry (soft), not as crisp as I expected for this expensive monitor. Photos look great. There is no longer a way to adjust the scaling in CCC but it now fills the screen. The Asus monitor is much more crisp. I would think this has something to do with the HDMI drivers? I am surprised that I am the first to report this issue. I dont like being the first. This is a great laptop and I have enjoyed using it but the trouble shooting and repairs have been a bit much. I hope one of you brilliant fellow users can come up with the fix?

Using the VGA port (Analog), is not recommended for use on a 1080p display. Are you sure your Samsung monitor is not 1920x1200? Since it auto-scales. Also, there's scaling settings on the monitor itself, which will allow you to turn it off properly if you so wish. (though I seriously don't think you should see black bars on the sides if your display is actually 1080p like the laptop). Also, it is best that you do not stretch the screen, it distorts all proportions, I just can't understand why people can't live with black bars on old games, etc etc.

Reply 2 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

I'm confused by what the issue is. HDMI should work fine with HDMI or DVI. 1080p is bog standard. It should look fine with no adjustments (aside from setting it to the native resolution the first time you connect it, if it isn't already). I'm using my N80nv on a 24" Dell monitor with that resolution right now.

Reply 3 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandace I am using a G73 A1 connected to an external monitor via HDMI cable. External monitor is a Samsung 23 PX2370 monitor. Both screens are set at 1920x1080 which is their native resolution. Sometimes I feel like a crash test dummy. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it. The scaling fix mentioned previously although sounds good does not fix the problem for me. I can scale up to full screen size but not to 0. This eliminates the black band around the desktop image but does not cure the real problem? The image quality is terrible. Photos seem like the colors were limited to a lower setting. It is especially noticeable in the blurry, distorted text although picture quality is also bad. I suspected the problem has something to do with the HDMI connection so I hooked up the included VGA to DVI cable. This made a huge improvement although the text is still a little blurry (soft), not as crisp as I expected for this expensive monitor. Photos look great. There is no longer a way to adjust the scaling in CCC but it now fills the screen. The Asus monitor is much more crisp. I would think this has something to do with the HDMI drivers? I am surprised that I am the first to report this issue. I dont like being the first. This is a great laptop and I have enjoyed using it but the trouble shooting and repairs have been a bit much. I hope one of you brilliant fellow users can come up with the fix?

On my Samsung TV there's a setting for Dot by Dot or something like that. Also, there used to be overscan settings in the ATI Driver. But all of these usually are for resolving the display flowing beyond the edges of the screen. I think you are saying it is displaying the correct size but is of very poor quality even though you've verified the resolution is set to it's native size on 1920x1080. Is that correct?



Cheers,

Reply 4 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

There is a seeting CCC from ATI that you need to set.



Chasity and Mark s, should be able to help with this.

If I can find it I will repost.

Reply 5 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandace I am using a G73 A1 connected to an external monitor via HDMI cable. External monitor is a Samsung 23” PX2370 monitor. Both screens are set at 1920x1080 which is their native resolution. ... The image quality is terrible. Photos seem like the colors were limited to a lower setting. It is especially noticeable in the blurry, distorted text although picture quality is also bad.

Using the VGA port should NOT look better than when using DVI/HDMI.



I'm not sure how much of your issue is stretching-related, and how much is color-processing-related, so I would try the following...



Start with the HDMI link disconnected (Fn-F8 to LCD-only mode - it's ok if HDMI cable is connected).



On the external monitor:

Set Image Size to "Screen Fit"

Set PC/AV Mode to "AV" (you can try PC as well....don't know what the default is)

Turn off all color/blackness/enhancement stuff



Now with HDMI connection in place, use Fn-F8 (may need to press these more than once) to switch to HDMI+LCD mode...you should see an image on both monitors.



Go into CCC, Choose "Desktop and Displays", right-click the external monitor icon, choose "Configure...", and try these settings (Note: all these options may not be available for your external monitor. Also note that you may need to click the "Apply" button to try some settings that can't be set live, e.g. the pixel format)...



Attributes

Enable GPU Scaling: Off

Enable ITC Processing: Off



Color

Use Extended Display Identification Data (EDID): Try on or off...which looks better?



Scaling Options

Underscan/Overscan: 0%



Pixel Format

Color Pixel Format: Try YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB 4:4:4...which looks better?

Reply 6 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

After being elevated to Samsung level 2 tech support they informed me that they are aware of an issue involving windows 7 and HDMI. This is apparently adversely affecting the video quality in some situations. They are working on a solution but cannot help me right now. While I was on hold I tried scalling up my screen size for the 20th try. Suddenly I was able to scale the monitor to 0 and suddenly the monitor came into focus. I dont think I did anything to fix it, I think it fixed itself.



Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, maybe one of them fixed it? Now I get crisp text and great photos. I am a little nervous about keeping the monitor in case it decides to flip out again. I do have the Best Buy 14 day trial. Have fun.

Reply 7 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

LOL sounds like "NOT an asus" problem



Good job figuring it out!

Reply 8 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolhandace While I was on hold I tried scalling up my screen size for the 20th try. Suddenly I was able to scale the monitor to 0 and suddenly the monitor came into focus. I dont think I did anything to fix it, I think it fixed itself.

Wow that's good phone support!



Cool you got it.



Also, if you're not using Catalyst 10.10+ I recommend upgrading. The HDMI support is much less flakey than earlier versions.

Reply 9 : Help G73 with External Monitor via HDMI

I had a similar problem with my Samsung P2370MS LCD display. The solution was - believe it or not - simply renaming my HDMI input to 'PC'. There is an OSD menu option that allows the HDMI input to be named from a selection of inputs such as "Cable", "DVD", "Set Top", "Game Console", "PC", etc. The manual simply describes this naming feature as a convenience mechanism, however, it does more as when 'PC' is selected, I guesse it knows the input is pixel accurate hence no post-processing is required and everything looks crips and sharp now.



The default seems to be setting the HDMI input to be DVD or some other source so it does all kinds of post-processing - i.e, enhancing color, noise reduction, etc, which tends to kill the sharpness and quality from the laptop.



After selecting HDMI as Source on my display, the menu setting is accessed from:



Input -> Edit Name



Hope this helps.

Which type DVD.?

Just bought a new computer with a DVD burner.My previous computer didn't have one.My question is:what type of DVD do I need.Just want to D/L a few home movies,I have saved to my computer,similar,etc...???
I don't understand the total difference between them.(know the RW is to copy over top of),I think.But what about DVD+R,or DVD-R.??If there is an explanation somewhere on this site already,please lead me to it.Thanks for reading this long question.!!

Reply 1 : Which type DVD.?

And while most will use either + or -, you may discover your player likes one over the other. The difference between them is well discussed but does not matter. What matters is which your player can use, and if it can use either, which does it seem to prefer.
Bob

Reply 2 : Which type DVD.?

Thanks for quick reply,Bob.Also for the concise answer.Will try both,and see what my player likes,lol.Thanks again.!!

MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

I have done several things to try to fix this, but nothing has worked so far.

I have a picture saved for the album artwork for every album folder I have on my PC. I list them in Library - My Music. The MP3 files themselves within the album do not have a thumbnail view of the picture and artwork I have saved in the album folders. When I play the music in WMP, it shows up fine, but just not in the folders with the MP3's. I have Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, x86. Please help me with a resolution for this issue. Thanks.

Reply 1 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

this is starting to sound like the old ID type tag issue.(say what?) Link about it -> http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-sound/some-mp3-icons-dont-display-correctly-on-some-mp3/b6d029fb-cfc4-4a38-892a-a384b1c32c53

Hope this helps, Bob

Reply 2 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

I have already looked at that page. It does not help at all. I can't even find anything to download from it.

Reply 3 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

ID3 tag editors are usually a personal choice. Did you look for any at download.com?

Reply 4 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

I have downloaded several of the Tag Editors, and those do not resolve the issue. They show up in the player with the Artwork, but not on each song thumbnail in the Album folder itself.

This is how it looks, basically:

(Supposed to be a pic, but just says "MP3") 01 "Song title"
(Supposed to be a pic, but just says "MP3") 02 "Song title" .... And so on with all the tracks for the album.

Bottom of list: Jpeg or Jpg picture file for the album.

The above is an example of how it looks in the album folder.

Reply 5 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

Example at http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en/ScreenShots/GUI_Main

Armed with this I might compare a working file with a non-working file.
Bob

Reply 6 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

of your earlier thread http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6122_102-524525.html

To prevent confusing parallel discussions I've locked that.

To me, showing a the thumbnail of a jpg in folder as an icon for other files doesn't seem to be a feature of Windows Explorer. To check, find another Windows 7 PC (family, friend) and see how it works there. In that case, better forget about it.

Kees

Reply 7 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

The Mp3 files themselves have had the Artwork on them for over 3 or 4 years. I bought a new PC and have Windows 7 Professional on it since. I never had this issue until the last couple of weeks. Before that, it all worked great every time I needed to put the artwork on the MP3 files. Now when I do that, all the tagging works, but the only issue is the MP3 file itself. It shows up in the player, the Artwork (ex: 200 x 200 jpeg pic in the album folder itself) works fine. As I said, the files just show "MP3", or "Wma", etc. I am beginning to think it's an update issue with Windows 7. I could be wrong, but that is my guess. There has to be a way to either know it's not going to happen, or it can. It's frustrating.

Reply 8 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

I would like to get this resolved, one way or another. Thank you.

Reply 9 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

Let me tell you how you can provide your own answer. My guess is you won't do it, but maybe - if your frustation is big enough - you'll do. In that case, please tell us your experiences.

1. System recovery back to factory conditions. Then it should work, as it always did.
2. Install your antivirus. Just for security.
3. One by one, do all Windows updates. See which one makes it not work. Then uninstall that.
4. The feature you like so much is back. Hooray!
5. Just in case it happens again, make an image backup so you can go back to this state.
6. Install all your other applications, Restore your data. Make a second image backup.

Kees

Reply 10 : MP3 Thumbnail Album Artwork Issue

That's http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6122_102-524598.html

So I'm locking this one to prevent double discussions.

Kees

Windows Task Master/Processes and iexplorer.exe

Why are there two instances of iexplorer.exe in Processes when IE is running on my machine? Right now one is only using around 12,400K and the other is around 156,500K. I used to see this with Firefox too.

Reply 1 : Windows Task Master/Processes and iexplorer.exe

...(Internet Explorer is "iexplore.exe" not "iexplorer.exe" (note the extra "r" in your version.)...Internet Explorer seems to run twice in Task Manager and it opens more times dependent on the number of Internet Explorer windows, or tabs, that you have open simultaneously, the operating system you have installed, or sometimes, it's simply because Internet Explorer didn't close previously when shut down like it's supposed to.

Hope this helps.

Grif

Reply 2 : Windows Task Master/Processes and iexplorer.exe

But as far as I can recall, never on my single core machine. Now I have a multiple core Windows 7, that is when I see two instances of iexplore.exe initially in the Task Manager. I then see more if I open more IE windows/tabs.

Do you have a dual or multi-core system?

Mark

Internet Explorer opens everything

Every time I try to download something, it open internet, closes it, then opens a download page. After I click through all of the prompts, it just closes. It isn't a virus, because I can go to my documents and change the "Open with" program, but I cannot download ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP!!!! I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply 1 : Internet Explorer opens everything

Operating system used? Version Of Internet Explorer used? Please provide a link to any of the downloads you're having problems with.

Have you tried running IE without "add-ons" like this?: Open the Control Panel, then the "Internet Options" icon, then the "Advanced" tab, then click on the "Reset" button to reset Internet Explorer back to its default settings.

Have you tried using a different browser to download the files? If not, on a separate computer, download the free Firefox browser, copy it to a flash drive or CD, then transfer it to the problem machine and install it.. Does Firefox download files correctly?

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/fx/

Have you uninstalled all download managers on your computer? If not, please do.

And although you say "It isn't a virus", if you haven't already, please download, install, update, then run a full system scan on the problem machine.. It you can't perform the downloads, then please do so on a separate computer.

Malwarebytes Antimalware


Hope this helps and let us know more.

Grif

Game Display too tall for Monitor

Hey everyone, looking for some insight on how to fix a problem I've encountered with Oregon Trail 5, running on Windows XP Pro machines. On some (but not all) of 10 identical machines, the game display is too tall for the monitor. Therefore, it's cutting off both the top and bottom of the screen. You can get to the menu if you push the mouse to the top and click until you get the right one, but that's not really an acceptable solution. Also, in some cases, while the program is open and you click high up and it switches to the desktop, when you go back to the program through the taskbar, it's fine. Again, a workaround, but not really acceptable.

Here are the things I've tried... none have fixed the problem.

-change resolution (everything from 800x600 on up to the native 1440x900 (or whatever the native resolution is)
-made sure that the dps is set to Normal (some were set to 120/Large)
-uninstall/reinstall display driver
-uninstall/reinstall monitor driver
-change the graphics setting from full screen, and back again
-reinstalled program
-rebooting after changing all of the above (not all at once )

There is no option of modify the graphics within the program. Zoom doesn't fix this, as it's only the top/bottom that are out of view.

Any ideas? These are all Windows XP Pro machines, and the students are logged in to a domain (though I don't know how this could affect as the local machine can be changed by administrator independently).

Thank you in advance for your input! Much appreciated!

Reply 1 : Game Display too tall for Monitor

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19688_102-381848.html

Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Hi,



i received yesterday my XP17 and the Vertex 3 240GB, i quickly replaced the first HDD with the SSD.

Ran the Win7 with SP1 install, but after the first reboot: Bang bluescreen and a reboot. it never went any further.



Then i noticed another post on the internet about setting the SATA mode to ATA instead of AHCI and that did help! Now the installer just went on.



The thing is that i did read that AHCI should be the one to have.. But it seems even after a full install i can't change it (then it will not startup again with the constant rebooting)



And i did read that you can't really change the sata mode from ATA to AHCI and back after a windows install..?



I will try to install the latest intel AHCI drivers to see if that helps and i can then start windows in AHCI mode? Or maybe use that driver already when installing?



Anybody has some idea's what would be best? Or just leave it in ATA mode?

Reply 1 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Quote:

Originally Posted by joco Hi, i received yesterday my XP17 and the Vertex 3 240GB, i quickly replaced the first HDD with the SSD. Ran the Win7 with SP1 install, but after the first reboot: Bang bluescreen and a reboot. it never went any further. Then i noticed another post on the internet about setting the SATA mode to ATA instead of AHCI and that did help! Now the installer just went on. The thing is that i did read that AHCI should be the one to have.. But it seems even after a full install i can't change it (then it will not startup again with the constant rebooting) And i did read that you can't really change the sata mode from ATA to AHCI and back after a windows install..? I will try to install the latest intel AHCI drivers to see if that helps and i can then start windows in AHCI mode? Or maybe use that driver already when installing? Anybody has some idea's what would be best? Or just leave it in ATA mode?

You actually can change it after installation. The trick is, if I remember correctly from doing this with Windows XP, is to uninstall the ATA controller driver, force it to install the AHCI (Serial ATA) controller driver, and only then reboot and change the BIOS switch.

Reply 2 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

the problem is i guess i need intel AHCI drivers for that. But how to get just the driver, i cant find that one currently.

Reply 3 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Quote:

Originally Posted by joco the problem is i guess i need intel AHCI drivers for that. But how to get just the driver, i cant find that one currently.

Dell conveninently stuck all the drivers in C:Drivers, so C:DriversChipset_IRST 6flpy-x64iaAHCI.inf is the one you want.



And I'm remembering the right way to force it: The item under Device Manager>IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers probably says it is an ATA controller (mine says "SATA AHCI Controller). What you need to do is force this device to install the AHCI driver. So:



Update Driver Software, Browse my computer for driver software, Let me pick, Have Disk..., and find the iaahci.inf driver file. You may need to uncheck "show compatible hardware" and install the one called "Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller".

Reply 4 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

forcing the ahci driver didn't really work, i did try to install them so maybe it did help a bit, but this link really makes it work:



GUIDE - Enabling AHCI mode AFTER Windows 7 Installation - Guru3D.com Forums



now i get good benchmark transfer speeds with my vertex 3, CrystalDiskMark reads and writes over de 400MB/s (with ATA i only got just over 300) and with the QD32 4K reads (10 times!) and writes (2 times) so i guess thats NCQ at work..



also the windows (WEI) own bench mark system went from 7.1 to 7.8 on the data transfer rate



Don't know if i really will notice that in real life but at least the benchmarks are good

Reply 5 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

So how long does it take for startup?

Reply 6 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

yeah it will be interesting to know...

My system takes 18 seconds from pressing power button to desktop...

(windows 7 SP1 x64 fully loaded with softwares and all)

Reply 7 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Quote:

Originally Posted by gull_s_777 yeah it will be interesting to know... My system takes 18 seconds from pressing power button to desktop... (windows 7 SP1 x64 fully loaded with softwares and all)

This question can be kinda misleading as some people have user account passwords that take more time inputing the info in before the desktop comes up. I would imagine running a test where no password is needed would be the most accurate across all users. Stating which version of Windows 7 and if you have SP1 could also have an impact. Maybe we should start a thread comparing real world results instead of reading about lab tested secure erased drives at their peak performance for all the new SATA III SSD's.

Reply 8 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSlow5oh This question can be kinda misleading as some people have user account passwords that take more time inputing the info in before the desktop comes up. I would imagine running a test where no password is needed would be the most accurate across all users. Stating which version of Windows 7 and if you have SP1 could also have an impact. Maybe we should start a thread comparing real world results instead of reading about lab tested secure erased drives at their peak performance for all the new SATA III SSD's.

yeah strongly agree.... enough of these synthetic benchmarks already

Reply 9 : Dell XPS 17 L702x and the Vertex 3 SSD

Quote:

Originally Posted by joco forcing the ahci driver didn't really work, i did try to install them so maybe it did help a bit, but this link really makes it work: GUIDE - Enabling AHCI mode AFTER Windows 7 Installation - Guru3D.com Forums now i get good benchmark transfer speeds with my vertex 3, CrystalDiskMark reads and writes over de 400MB/s (with ATA i only got just over 300) and with the QD32 4K reads (10 times!) and writes (2 times) so i guess thats NCQ at work.. also the windows (WEI) own bench mark system went from 7.1 to 7.8 on the data transfer rate Don't know if i really will notice that in real life but at least the benchmarks are good

My system doesn't have that value there despite being in AHCI mode. (It's set to 3, which is manual). But I'm glad you got it working!

Audio problems with Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard

Hi
I have a Intel i7 950 processor with a Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard , 8 GB of DDR3 RAM and NVIDIA 9500 GT 1 GB graphic card . Everything is running smoothly , except I have no audio . When I am checking under the " Device Manager " I am getting the message "No audio devices found " . I have already installed the latest Realtek audio drivers .Please help

Reply 1 : Audio problems with Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard

And tell more about drivers. Windows, almost all versions has us install a chipset driver package before the audio driver. Sorry if you knew that but I can't tell from your post.
Bob

Reply 2 : Audio problems with Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard

Hi ,
I had installed Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit ). Then I installed the Chipset driver , audio ( Realtek ) driver and the Ethernet LAN drivers . After that the NVIDIA 9500 GT drivers . Everything is working including the LAN , but Windows cannot detect the audio device . I even downloaded the latest Realtek driver from the Intel website . No solution .

I then tired the same procedure with Windows XP Pro SP2 ( 32 bit ) after formatting the HDD . No results . Intel website has a trouble shooting procedure wherein , they suggest to go into BIOS , disable the audio , install Windows , install all the drivers EXCEPT the audio drivers , then enable the audio from the BIOS , then install the audio drivers and restart the windows . Did that , same problem as earlier .

Reply 3 : Audio problems with Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard

Sounds defective. Arrange for exchange.

Reply 4 : Audio problems with Intel WX58BP Workstation motherboard

Hi Bob ,

I agree with you . I took the PC to my distributer . He tested it and confirmed that the Intel WX58BP motherboard is faulty . I am sending it in for replacement under warranty . Thanks for your time and efforts

Sam

MS net framework 2.0

I'm using XP home sp3 OS on a Compaq Presario SR1617 cl , I recovered during startup to start fresh after putting in WD 500 HD as a slave using my Samsung 160 HD as the master. I have upgraded from a sempron AMD processor to an Athlon 64, also increased memory to 4 bars of 1Gig DDR and upgraded to 400 W power supply, I hope this is enough information. After doing recovery there were many updates to MS Windows after what seemed like hundreds of updates, update (KB975025) was unable to install. Which started me on an unfruitful pursuit, I ended up going to ADD/REMOVE and removed Microsoft:net framework 2.0 which started even worse problems. Tried to reinstall many times could not. Installed framework 4.0 why? I don't know. I <span id="INSERTION_MARKER">have catalyst control center which used to open with start up but now a window come up CCC needs framework 2.0 to open, which I don't have. I went futher searching and found an artical which said if I was having a problem downloading framework 2.0 download sp3.5 and that would fix it. Well it wound not down load I tell you I sure have things messed up can any one help? I thought I would start recovery again and said let me try CNET forum first. HELP!!!!

Reply 1 : MS net framework 2.0

If all those prior .NET KB discussions fail you, install .NET 2.0 so the ATI Catalyst works then ignore that update.

As to the "won't download" the internet goes down and back up so try downloading with IE then Firefox and hope you can go get it.

Bob

Reply 2 : MS net framework 2.0

I have tried a few times installing Framework NET 2.0 I get a (X ERROR 25015 because system error :0x80131107) each time I try. This continues to happen with all the other suggestions I have tried with different error numbers for each, yet I will try even if I have tried once I'll try again.. Any other ideas will be greatly appreciated and tried, as I did retry this installation before your suggestion and even after 2x's. Thanks friend

Reply 3 : MS net framework 2.0

When I replied I thought you could not download the workarounds. For example, http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxbcl/thread/e40d80ca-6fe7-403d-b576-d6d72ef5e349/

This area is now well discussed so let's try that discussion for ideas.

IF YOU CAN'T DOWNLOAD THINGS, try another browser or even another machine.
Bob

Reply 4 : MS net framework 2.0

I went to,http//social.msdn.mirosoft....and used the cleanup tool and then installed NET2.0, this worked great thanks. I have not tried update (KB975025) if it does not install I will ignore, is there a way to keep the update from showing up over and over? Thanks again !!!
1moreprodigal

Reply 5 : MS net framework 2.0

The update installs fine. The reason for this mess is discussed so I'd let it install soon.
Bob

Reply 6 : MS net framework 2.0

You can easily hide troublesome Windows updates that keep trying to download but will not install. Go to Windows Update and choose the 'Custom' rather than 'Express' option. Now, when the update appears you can click a 'Hide this update' (or words to that effect) button below the download information. You will get warnings and an icon will appear in your notification area while you have any Windows updates hidden. You can edit your Windows Update defaults to remove the icon if you find it and its related balloon a nuisance.

However, probably a better option is to download and run the free utility the .NET Framework Cleanup Tool which can be downloaded from http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx. Unzip and run this program to remove .NET Framework files from your system - you can choose any or all. Restart your system and then download and install the required .NET Framework versions from the Microsoft Download Center at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads where you can navigate to each required download. I advise temporarily turning off Automatic Windows Update first so no updates come through until you complete. You may be asked to restart your system between downloads - when you have all your .NET Framework versions you will need to run Windows Update. I suggest you use the 'Custom' option once more so that you can make the previously troublesome update unhidden. If all goes well, after the updates complete, you will no longer find you get repeated requests to install that troublesome update. Check by running Windows Update once more and, if the process has worked, it will find you need no updates. If this is the case, it is probably wise to turn automatic updating back on.

Hope this helps. It takes a little time but it worked for me.

Reply 7 : MS net framework 2.0

Have used cleanup tool which removed all Net. framework and then installed Net 2.0 sp2 which led to other updates including net 3.0 sp2 and net 3.5 sp1. But still update (KB975025) downloads but fails to install, windows update says this is a critical update. I tell you this was my original problem and just grew as I tried different things, now my only issue is this update (KB975025) not installing. I have tried to find out if it a necessary update, if it is not I'll use hide this update. Thank you for your help and concern. So much time has been used to address this problem and still it will not instal, wow this is how I learn, WHAT I'm not sure, LOL thanks again

Reply 8 : MS net framework 2.0

As far as I can tell, KB975025 is not actually a .NET Framework update but it is an important security update if you use certain types of applications. It appears that it relates to Windows Media Runtime and audio compression management. There's information about this at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-051.mspx . It may be beneficial for you to seek help from Microsoft as this is a security issue relating to a supported operating system and thus entitles you to free support. The following has been copied and pasted from http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=975025 and may be useful for you:

"How to obtain help and support for this security update For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for support issues with security updates, visit the Microsoft International Support Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=4 (http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=4) "

I hope you get this resolved, I know how frustrating and worrying such problems can be.

Reply 9 : MS net framework 2.0

I see a lot of folk spend inordinate amounts of time on this one. Let's get one thing cleared up. If you don't have apps the need it, uninstall the .Net versions you don't need. For example, for today I only have a few .net 2.0 and 3.5 apps. I'd skip 1.0 and 3.0 for now. .Net 4.0 is a tossup. I know about it, have the dev kit and more but am not targeting 4.0 for now.
Bob

Reply 10 : MS net framework 2.0

I just went to Microsoft download center security update (KB975025) and it downloaded that way still have security shield on task bar but download went through after I shut down I imagine it will install. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks

Reply 11 : MS net framework 2.0

Hey download must have installed. Shut down computer and turned it back on 5 minutes later gave it plenty of time and there is no shield in task bar. Hope this has solved the update fail to install problem. Thanks again for all the help, may God bless ya both

U31sd?

Can anyone give me any more details about a U31SD? Seems to be a pretty obscure model. Can't find any reviews or even anything on any Asus sites, but it seems to have interesting specs. Is it a Sandy Bridge model or something older?



Asus U31SD-RX079V

13.3" HD Widescreen - 1366 x 768 - LED backlight

Intel Core i5 - 2410M

4GB DDR3

640GB - SATA

NVIDIA GeForce GT520M 1GB

Windows 7 Home Premium

Manufacturer Warranty

2 Year

Dimensions (wxbxh)

32.8cm x 23.3cm x 2.53cm

Weight

1.78 Kg

Reply 1 : U31sd?

Yes it's the new Sandy Bridge platform but not yet release.

Reply 2 : U31sd?

Thanks! Good to know. I've come across a supplier with some units in stock, but it's hard to pull the trigger on a purchase with so little info even on any of the official Asus sites. Have you any more info on the machine?



EDIT: I've found a few sites with more details. Seems like what I'd expect. I'll post a review here if I decide to get it.

Reply 3 : U31sd?

u36sd any details? u31sd is it thin and light like u36jc?

Reply 4 : U31sd?

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Originally Posted by Riddhy916 u36sd any details? u31sd is it thin and light like u36jc?

No. It's the same chassis as the U31jg.

And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

YouTube - Rob explodes some packing peanuts!



~Rob - master goofer~

Reply 1 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

Interesting pictures on the wall behind you...

Reply 2 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

LMAO! Yeah... we call it the wall of boobies... All of our hottest Maxim girls

Reply 3 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

I have a wall like that!



Of couse, they are all actually women I know...

Reply 4 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

Biblically?

Reply 5 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob YouTube - Rob explodes some packing peanuts! ~Rob - master goofer~

EWWWW!



You got ghost poo all over your fingers!!!



mnem

yuckyputz.

Reply 6 : And so I exploaded a packing peanut... *OT* - Goofing off at work :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by old busted Biblically?

I am a gentlemen Sir!



And a 50 year career bachelor...

How to backup a one partition drive

Hello
I'm hoping somone can help me. I have a Compaq Presario S5200NX. I would like to create a rescue disk and backup , but I only have a one partion drive. I did not recieve a Windows CD. I'm not comfortable repartioning the drive. Is there software programs that would help do this. Thank You.

Reply 1 : How to backup a one partition drive

If you don't have the Windows CD how will you reinstall Windows if it comes to that?

Most new OEM computers now come with instructions on how to create "Rescue Disks" as soon as the new machine is turned on, and the guidance steps you through the procedure. All you need is a CD/DVD R/RW drive and some DVDs.

It is up to you to do that and if your computer is new then you need to check the manual that came with it, or look in the Start menu.

But those rescue disks do not back up your personal files, nor do they save your own programs and applications. For personal files a simple copy/paste to an external hard drive is easiest, but a more enduring way is to use the CD/DVD R/RW drive to burn the files to. CD/DVDs last longer than external hard drives.

You can use software to back up whole systems, like Acronis True Image, but that is not free. Or there is the more basic but very effective Clonezilla, but better suited to experienced users I am told.

Does that help?

Mark

Reply 2 : How to backup a one partition drive

Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator program for creating your recovery media.

It also came with a recovery partition that is hidden but should show up in Disk Management.

to run the recovery cd-dvd creator program:
1 Close any open programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner
of each window.
2 Click Start on the taskbar.
3 Choose All Programs.
4 Choose PC Help & Tools.
5 Click Compaq Recovery CD-DVD Creator. The creator window appears.
6 Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each disc as you make it.
Store the System Recovery discs in a safe place.

If you have lost your user manual which tells you how to use the computer this link will provide you with a User Manual for your computer:
Compaq Presario S5200NX user manual

Reply 3 : How to backup a one partition drive

here, you need a reliable partition software such as Partition Assistant, Disk Director, or GPard, you could read more details about http://www.partition-magic.org/res/resize-partition.html
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Reply 4 : How to backup a one partition drive

After fielding and witnessing too many losses I can't say this stuff is that reliable. The person that has no backup or even a disaster plan takes the biggest risk.
Bob

Reply 5 : How to backup a one partition drive

If you were considering adding a partition to the drive, then putting your "backup" on that partition, stop. If your main OS and the backup is on one drive, what happens when that drive crashes?

Do what I do. Clone the drive and keep the clone stored away.

Help me Diagnose this issue

Hello, new poster here. I'm currently having an issue with internal equipment that I'd like to get diagnosed. So let me see if I can post everything I know about it, and two images to actually what my screen shows.

For about 3 months now, my computer has been freezing up on and off. Sometimes when I'm playing a video game(WoW, TF2), or sometimes right after I login into my username on the PC.

Well, on Thursday of last week, it lasted about 45 minutes tops, and then it started giving me screen freeze, with all kinds of little lines through it so I shut it down, and then tried to restart it multiple times, only for it to freeze up and look like this in these images posted. Image links are here. one and two

Now I can't even get the machine to start. It sounds like it's booting up, but no screen is being shown. Any ideas as to what it could be? Thanks.

Reply 1 : Help me Diagnose this issue

While it sounds like heat, it could also be an overtaxed power supply. But your top entry post while good seems to be missing a few details.
Bob

Reply 2 : Help me Diagnose this issue

My powersupply is 600 Watts. It's custom Built from Tiger Direct, it's 2 years old, the fans as of two weeks ago were working, but it was still freezing, which prompted me to clean it out. I did that, and it ran fine for a week, then it randomly froze or wouldn't start.

Reply 3 : Help me Diagnose this issue

The images do like the usual overheated system and a failing video card but I can't tell which I'd pick given such slim details.

More details and more story such as how you clean the vents, heat sinks every 6 months.
Bob

HP Compaq 8510p Setup Password, and using HP DMIFIT utility

Well, to make a long-story short, I pretty much my laptop just magically died and got messed up. It's a HP Compaq 8510p and it's a school laptop so I have 100% responsibility for it and I gotta fix it so the school doesn't charge me. What happened was I was downloading some things onto my laptop (100% sure they weren't viruses) and all of a sudden the internet stopped working, I couldn't disable it, repair it, etc. So I decided to shut down the computer, but when I turned it on it sent me to a black screen (It started up normally) after the HP logo thing, and all it is is just a black screen with a blinking Underscore ( _ ) at the top left of the screen. I found out my BIOS sequence got messed up and now I have to access it and fix it. Unfortunately for me it's a school laptop and it has a Setup Password. It won't let me type anything into the box. So I googled how to fix it and then I came to this site (And thats how my profile was born) and found a fix nando4 had posted on another thread and it was the HP DMFIT Utility. It looked pretty cool so i downloaded it, but since I have minimum knowledge on the Utility and what not, I couldn't get it to work.



So my question is, does anybody know how to work it, can someone give me a thorough tutorial on how to do so, or is there a simpler way of fixing this problem?



Btw, I have tried taking out the CMOS battery for more than 6 hours.



Thanks!

Reply 1 : HP Compaq 8510p Setup Password, and using HP DMIFIT utility

Contact an authorized service point, have proof of ownership ready. That's the best solution you can get here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forum Rules Discussion of cracking passwords or bypassing security measures is prohibited.

Samsung UN55C7000 and Denon AVR 2310CI No Audio from Interne

Problem: I have my Samsung UN55C7000 3D LED TV hooked up to my Denon AVR 2310CI. When I switch to the Internet@TV to play Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, etc... No audio is coming from the receiver. I have the TV set for Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) which should allow the audio to be sent from the TV to the receiver. When I switch to one of these services, the TV automatically sets the receiver to TV/Stereo. Nothing is muted.

All other inputs, DVR, DVD, and PC, play through the Denon Receiver and it shows on the front panel that a signal is coming from them. When the TV switches the receiver to the TV source, the Denon Receiver does not detect a signal.

The strange part about it, is that it was working fine last week. No firmware change to either device. However, the Internet@TV updated the Netflix app just before I lost sound. I'm wondering if this could be the cause. I would be strange that one app would cause the audio to stop working.

Anyone run into this problem?

Reply 1 : Samsung UN55C7000 and Denon AVR 2310CI No Audio from Interne

trongod05,

HDMI-CEC is Consumer Electronics Control, and offers communication of commands between devices, but not transfer of audio. I'm surprised it worked before, since I don't believe that to be the design, or at the very least, common.

An optical audio cable or an analog cable from the TV to the receiver would serve the purposes of sending the audio to the receiver.

--HDTech

Reply 2 : Samsung UN55C7000 and Denon AVR 2310CI No Audio from Interne

I've got a similar problem, I have connected the optical digital out from the Samsung television to the optical in on the AVR-2310, but i still can't get no sound from internet @ TV.

Reply 3 : Samsung UN55C7000 and Denon AVR 2310CI No Audio from Interne

I had the exact same problem. When I am watching Cable TV I have the Denon remote set to SAT/CBL but when watching youtube via the internet on my TV I have to set the Denon remote to TV. I have all HDMI connections with the exception of an Optical connection from the Denon AVR791 to the TV. I hope this works for you.

Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

I had one of these awhile back for my MacBook Air. I did not purchase it, but found it extremely convenient to have for protection and cleaning the screen.



Is there one floating around for the Z you would suggest?



Thanks in advance!

Reply 1 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Check out shaggymac.com

I have one for my Vaio P and had them custom cut me a microfiber cloth for it. You can get them to custom cut one for your Z as well, it'll probably run ~$15.



And just a neat trick. If you do plan on ordering from them, give them all your dimensions, etc. and add it to your cart. However, don't pay for the item yet. Just let it sit in your car. Within 24 hours, they'll send you an email with an offer for 10% off your order since they notice something in your cart and you haven't paid yet.

Reply 2 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Yup, that was the name! Thanks for the time and tip!



Do you think it will even stay in the Z while closed as it is not a sealed closed fit like the Mac?

Reply 3 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Yes. There's something called friction. The Z's keyboard keys are very close to the screen when closed (and that's the reason why multiple people have screen marks caused by the keyboard and palmrest). Any cloth will sit there to be honest.

Reply 4 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Some people have the kb hitting the screen issue. FWIW, I don't.

Reply 5 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

I'm using clothes from Radtech. Works great as well

Reply 6 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metsn I'm using clothes from Radtech. Works great as well

Me too!

Reply 7 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by slpro Me too!

Which size did you guys buy for your cloth? I am about to purchase my Z13 pretty soon so am gathering all of my accessories now

Reply 8 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

You could get a 13" MBP and cut one side by yourself (I recommend this way, as it'll have the Radtech logo and round corners), or you could choose exact dimensions and they'll cut it for you (that's without logo and with sharp corners though)...

Reply 9 : Where to find: Precut Screen/Keyboard cloth. Sony Z

Hm, I wonder if getting the "standard pc 12-13.8" screen protector would be good. When you cut yours, I'm assuming you cut the top part of it then? Also, are you using a keyboard protector Metsn? Doesn't it push everything closer to the screen if you do?

Cat 5 cable Question

I have 2 cat 5 cables one has the network jack end on it and the other end has a usb end?
What is this used for?
Can it be used to transfer data from one computer to another?

Also how can i tell if I have a crossover cable?


Thanks in advance for your time and help

Reply 1 : Cat 5 cable Question

Not sure what you would use a USB to RJ45 cable for. They make many custom cables that use common ends. More than likely it is some form of console cable. Etherent and USB are totally different, it needs much more electronics than just wire to make it work.

There are a couple of types of cross cables but for 10/100 the wires in pins 1&2 is swapped with the ones in 3&6.

A way that works most the time is to look at the color of the wires on left side of the connector. Generally they will be orange on one end and green on the other if you have a cross cable. They will be the same color on each end if you have a straight.

Reply 2 : Cat 5 cable Question

I believe some APC UPS devices, mobile printers, etc. could use these. Do you know what it came with?

Reply 3 : Cat 5 cable Question

Maybe this could be use for usb modem to router/LAN connection.

Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I have a Samsung UN40C6300 TV and just bought a Samsung HT-C6600 blu-ray/home theater system. My system is set up as such: Cable box into the HDMI 1 of the HT. HDMI Out of HT into HDMI 2 of the TV.

The Anynet feature is a bit confusing. I like that when I turn off my TV the HT turns off. However I have the following problems.

1. It doesn't work the other way around. Turning the HT off does NOT turn off the TV. Also, turning TV or HT on does not turn on the other. I'm assuming it should.

2. When I turn the TV on the HT automatically switches to Digital In(D. IN). I assume this is the optical cable, but I don't have, nor need an optical cable b/c I am using HDMI. If I had the HT set to HDMI 1 when I shut it off, it will display correctly for a second (I'll see my cables reception) and then it switches to D. IN. Why wouldn't it just stay on HDMI 1?

3. Sometimes turning off the HT automatically switches the TV to "Air" and shows static. I don't have anything hooked up the coax cable as everything is HDMI.

Please let me know if you have any insight as to why it would do any of these things, and how to fix it, if possible

Reply 1 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

stargazer424,

Sorry for the delay in response. I had to go test this a little and speak to a few people to re-create this.

(Insert "how many geeks does it take..." joke here)

The design of Anynet+ is that it allows the devices to communicate when certain commands are sent.

1. For instance, let's say you turn on the Blu-Ray system. It's logical that the TV would need to be powered on, so it would do that. However, just because you turn off the Blu-Ray or HT system, that doesn't mean you're necessarily not going to watch TV. So it's based on a bit of a logical structure.

Blu-Ray requires the TV to be on - it powers on the TV and switches to that input.
The TV doesn't require the Blu-Ray player, so it waits for your command.
(However, if you do power it on, the TV will go to that input)

Likewise, just because you're done using the Blu-Ray player doesn't mean the TV watching is finished, so it won't turn off the TV. But if you turn off the TV, you won't be using the Blu-Ray player, so Anynet+ will turn off the Blu-Ray player also.

We can substitute Blu-Ray player for HT systems as well, since they're both devices on the Anynet+ network, but I wanted to give you the perspective from one device to the other.

2. The default input for the HT system is D.in. When you turn on the HTS, the HDMI-1 cable image displays briefly before defaulting to D.in. The cable box doesn't support Anynet+, so the HT System can't communicate with it, and as a result, defaults to optical.

The recommended setup for using the Anynet+ CEC functionality is to connect the cable box with HDMI to the TV for the video, and then the optical from the TV to the HT system. This will also allow you to control the HT system with your other remote.

3. "AIR", or the tuner, is an "always on" connection, as is "PC". Since more people would be apt to have an antenna hooked up to the television (rather than a computer, at least for most people!), the tuner is the default input if a signal drops out. You can avoid this by switching to a different input first before powering down something attached to the HDMI inputs, but if the signal is lost, Anynet+ will default to the "always on" connection.

You're not the first person to ask this, but unfortunately, I don't have a better explanation or a solution that would change that functionality.

--HDTech

Reply 2 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I'm sorry, but this seems backwards to me, and it's inconsistent with how the prior year's model operated under AnyNet+.

My HTIB (HT-C6730W, which Samsung provided as a replacement to a defective HT-BD3252) has a "dual" function in that it provides both surround sound for audio INPUT and also has a BluRay player that produces audio/video OUTPUT. It makes logical sense that the HDMI out from my cable box (carrying both audio and video) would be connected as input to the HTIB, and that the HTIB would then provide video output (via HDMI) to my Samsung television (and send audio output to its own speakers). The solution you describe, wherein the HDMI out from the cable box would be connected directly to the television and then use optical cabling for audio OUTPUT from television INPUT to the HTIB presents a problem - how then does one view BluRay/DVD? How does one use the included iPod cradle? For these to work you'd now require an additional HDMI cable providing video output from the HTIB to the television. That seems foolish.

The HT-BD3252 which preceded this unit, while it had MANY problems, did not have this problem of failing to recognize that it has a perfectly good input signal at power-up and therefore no reason to switch away from HDMI1 to D.IN.

For what's its worth, there are at least two other very annoying firmware related problems with the HT-C6730W. First, it always (loudly) plays its power-on chime when it's been shut off BD mode (after playing a movie for example). Second, it frequently ignores signals from the remote control (or any remote control, I've tried several) which it's clear are being received by its kindred Samsung television (since the television has a red light which flashes when IR signals are received). I've also noted, as has another writer, that the on-screen display for volume level inconsistently appears.

I absolutely love my Samsung television (LN46B750). At this point I'm advising everyone who asks to steer clear of Samsung for BluRay/DVD components. In two separate model years the firmware has been a mess and problems appear to perpetuate.

Reply 3 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

After a year of fighting with Samsung Executive Customer Support I finally received a full refund for my original purchase price and have now dispensed with this product and it's issues. I did have another comment, however.

"Samsung_HD_Tech" recommends running directly HDMI to the television from your video sources and then running optical audio out to the HTIB. What he fails to mention, however, is that if you do this, you don't get 5.1 surround sound, you only get stereo (at least on a 7 series LCD, and presumably earlier models, don't know about the new X000 series units). The owners manual for my LN46B750, on page 11 (English) says the following:

"When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) and is connected to the TV via HDMI, ****only 2 channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver****. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the digital audio out jack on DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV."

So, buyer beware!

P.S. I recall that a firmware update did fix the problem with the power-on chime playing when it wasn't supposed to do so. I think that the issues with the OSD for the volume appearing inconsistently had to do with whether, when in AnyNet+ mode, you were sending signals to the TV to adjust the volume, or to the HTIB to adjust the volume. One would produce the OSD and one would not. So, it was a consistent result, just not the same result.

Reply 4 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I have a 9000 series TV and Home Theatre HT-C6600 and was having the same issue with the input on the HT switching to D.In after the TV powered on. Anyway, I did as suggested and connected the cable box with HDMI to the TV for the video, and then the optical from the TV to the HT system. This did the trick, thank you so very much! The input on the HT now stays on HDMI-1 and there is peace in my house once again.

...Alex

Reply 5 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

Hi,

Thanks for the description of the Anynet functionality. The problem is that it does not always revert back to a good input. Mine switches even though the input is active (cable box is on before the HTiB and TV) and I have to switch it back from d.in each time. This is the problem.

Reply 6 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

corig1,

It will do that because Anynet+ is enabled and is looking for the optical cable.

If you don't want that, you can turn off Anynet+, but then you'll lose the CEC (consumer electronics control) functionality in the process.

Some people prefer it that way.

--HDTech

Reply 7 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

Hi,

I've the same issue with the HT-C5200 and a Samsung LED TV. It is really annoying being forced to use workarounds because of some software deficits.

Why does Samsung not allow to set a default source for TVs and HTs? I'am really thinking about returning the HT...

Reply 8 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

If I understand the reply correctly, turning off Anynet+ will prevent the HTS from defaulting back to "D.IN"?

Does this also work on the HT-C6900W? How does this affect the "BD-Wise" functions when connected to The C8000 Series LED/LCD 3D Televisions? (My understanding is that BD-Wise provides some optimization of the picture quality between the disc player and the television.)

This is my situation:

I recently purchased a HT-C6900W along with a Samsung C8000 series 3D/LED/LCD television. I connected my cable set top box to the HT's HDMI Input 1 and the television HDMI Input 1 to the HT's HDMI Out. (As described on page 24 of the user manual).

When I turn on all three components (with my set top box programmable remote) the television remembers that input 1 was last selected however the HT-C6900W resets back to "D-In" after briefly displaying "HDMI.IN1". I must then grab the HT remote and select the correct source "HDMI.IN1" to view content from my set top box.

I don't believe that connecting an extra cable (Digital) between the set top box and the HT-C6900W and using 2 inputs on the television (one for the HT, one for the set top box) is a preferred solution.

Reply 9 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I recently purchased a HT-C6900W along with a Samsung C8000 series 3D/LED/LCD television. I connected my cable set top box to the HT's HDMI Input 1 and the television HDMI Input 1 to the HT's HDMI Out. (As described on page 24 of the user manual).

When I turn on all three components (with my set top box programmable remote) the television remembers that input 1 was last selected however the HT-C6900W resets back to "D-In" after briefly displaying "HDMI.IN1". I must then grab the HT remote and select the correct source "HDMI.IN1" to view content from my set top box.

After a couple of days of frustration, then searching through the Internet as well my wife contacting Samsung tech support, I read this thread and played around with disabling the Anynet+ feature of the Home Theater.

The result is that I can now use the set top box remote to turn-on all three components and HT will default to the last used input.

In my opinion Anynet+ and CEC features in general have significant shortcomings, I can't blame the manufacturers too much, but the manuals and other tech data should have a bit more more detail regarding the operation.

Reply 10 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

Problem same as described above.

Samsung, please offer a firmware update to solve this problem.

Reply 11 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I have the ht-c6930w and have the same problem (switches to D in on power on) makes no sense. its bee that way since I bought it 8 months ago! I've lived with this for long hoping for a firmware update fix. A company as powerful and respected like Samsung need to fix this problem immediately. I'm already too pissed off and would think twice before buying another Samsung device or for that matter recommending it to anyone. I have looked at many forums and no one with any solution.
Shame on Samung! have the guts to fix the problem you created!

Reply 12 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

Last week I bought an 3D LED Samsung and 7.1 HT-c6930w and fell into the same trap. my wife is unhappy with this situation of playing with the remotes changing the source input until it works everytime we switch off the tv. is there a way to make this work without buying an audio digital cable or turning off the anynet stuff? Help!

Reply 13 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

I came here to post this exact problem with my Denon. When I have Anynet+ enabled for ARC (Audio Return Channel) it automatically switches the Denon to the "TV"/ARC input when the tv is switched on, and a variety of other circumstances mentioned before.

I haven't made my way through the entire thread, but it seems the consensus is that we're out of luck? And that the solution is to not use the "feature" and run an additional optical wire (defeating the purpose of ARC)?

Seems like ARC should be separated from CEC, or at least have an option to control it.

Reply 14 : Anynet+ switches HT-C6600 to Digital in when TV is turned on

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> <span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> I forgot to mention I have a 2011 mode PNxxD8000. It's never too late for a firmware update to improve the feature :)

Computer Hijacked...PLEASE HELP!!

Hey Everybody,
I am a complete computer newbie and I now have a problem that seems way above what I can fix on my own. My internet browsers(I.E. and Mozilla) redirect me to random websites when I do an internet search.
So far I have ran Spybot S&D, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, Rkill, all of these with no fix. Could someone PLEASE tell me what to do next, what software to try and where to get it? Again, I am a complete newbie so pleas be specific when you reply.

Thanks,

Mike

Reply 1 : Computer Hijacked...PLEASE HELP!!

There are a couple of other tools that tend to do a better job with the redirect problem.

First, make sure to clean out all your Temporary Internet Files and Cookies (in all browsers), then clean out the "Temp" folders on your computer.. (If using XP, eliminate all files from the "C:Documents and SettingsYourusernameLocal SettingsTemp" and C:WindowsTemp folders.
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Next, if you can download the tools below on your current computer, and get them to work, then fine, but frequently the problem malware prevents the programs from running correctly. If that's the case, then download ALL of the tools below on a friend or family member's, CLEAN computer and copy them to a CD or flash drive, then transfer them to the problem machine.
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First, run the following tool to help allow the removal programs below to run. (courtesy of Grinler at BleepingComputer.com)
There are 3 different versions. If one of them won't run then try to run the other one. Be patient.... as a black window should open, then close after finding all the background programs.
Vista and Win7 users need to right click and choose Run as Admin
You only need to get one of them to run, not all of them.

Rkill.exe
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/rkill.exe

Rkill.com
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/rkill.com

Rkill.scr
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/rkill.scr

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IMMEDIATELY after running the "Rkill" tool above, run/install the Hitman Pro and TDSSKiller from the links below which you've also copied to a CD or flash drive, and transfered to the problem machine. Do NOT restart the computer after running Rkill.

Install and run a full system scan with the Hitman Pro program from the link below.

Hitman Pro 3.5

Next, download TDSSKiller and follow the guide to use the tool:
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684

Running Malwarebytes again, at this time, might help also.

And when you're done, check your LAN settings in Internet Explorer like this:

Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools-Internet Options-Connection Tab. Click on the LAN settings button. IF there is a check mark next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN", uncheck it. Click OK. Then OK, again.

Hope this helps.

Grif

Reply 2 : Computer Hijacked...PLEASE HELP!!

Hello Grif,
Thanks for the advice. I could not get the "Kaspersky" program to run. I downloaded and extracted the files but, it will not run. I tried running just Rkill, Hitman and Malwarebytes. no luck. Still haveing problems. Any other suggestions?

Mike

Reply 3 : Computer Hijacked...PLEASE HELP!!

In order to solve this you need to be more specific. You need to name the sites where you have been redirected to. It can be a specific virus or you just need to adjust a home page in the internet options.

Reply 4 : Computer Hijacked...PLEASE HELP!!

Have you tried running in Safe Mode? Or trying the System Restore function?
System restore might help since it restores to a date where the computer behaves/running normally.
To goto Safe Mode: Once memory test completed, PRESS F8 few times just before Windows logo appears.
A boot menu will appear and choose Safe Mode option.
Good Luck.

How do I remove Carbonite from my computer

I have a Dell, running Windows XP home. My computer keeps freezing since I downloaded Carbonite trial.
I would like to get rid of Carbonite

Thank You

Reply 1 : How do I remove Carbonite from my computer

when you try Uninstalling it through the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs?

Alternatively, use System Restore to take your system back to a date/time before you installed this Carbonite.
(Start > All programs > Accessories > System Tools > System restore).

Mark

Reply 2 : How do I remove Carbonite from my computer

I calle the support line and after getting hung up on three times I finally got someone to help me. Here is what he did and it worked.

Went into Main drive (mine is C:) and clicked on Carbonite file. Changed file names to whatever they were but changed last part to .old
restarted pc
went back to same files and deleted them ndividually. then folder.
went in to hard drive (mine C:), Documents and Settings, All Users, Carbonite. Deleted all files then folder.
Went into recycle bin and emptied it.
restart pc.
That was it. I am now Carbonite Free.

I cant get the control key unstuck on my laptop, can't type

I have a sony vaio laptop (model pcg-7t1L), that is running vista. I'm pretty sure the ctrl key is stuck, because when i try to type it opens different windows. I can not get to any web pages, or type period. I bought a usb keyboard, but does not help. Can I bypass the laptop keyboad, for the usb one. I even tried to hit f8 at startup, but was unsucessful. Can someone please help?

mtd-0002

anytime i put something into my pcmcia slot I get this message mtd-0002. I am using win. xp. I have tried all I know to do, which is not very much.I looked at google and it don't make sence to me. Please help me.
Thanks Missie

Reply 1 : mtd-0002

The fix depends on the operating system you are using, (you didn't give us that information), but see the links below:

Google Search For "mtd-0002"

and

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319326

Hope this helps.

Grif

Reply 2 : mtd-0002

I am very sorry, I am using win. xp, on a toshiba a45-s120, I guess this would make a difference. when I insert any card in pcmcia slot I get this message (mtd-0002). can anyone help. Thanks Missie

Reply 3 : mtd-0002

If you can access your notebooks BIOS, check the devices you have set in the "Boot" sequence. Most notebooks allow about 5 typical devices:
1. Floppy drive (old school, but works like a charm)
2. cdrom/dvdrom/cdrw (Optical drive)
3. Hard Drive
4. Built-on Ethernet (comes inside the notebook when it was built)
5. Add-on Ethernet (installed after-market by you or a guru.)

The add-on Ethernet could also be called a "Cardbus NIC" or "Cardbus Ethernet" "ADD-On Controller" or something along that line. It basically says the same thing: its a Network Interface Controller that was placed in the PCMCIA slot by you or a PC tech for some reason, USUALLY wireless access.

While the problem may be CAUSED by a flaw in PCMCIA.SYS, it can be circumvented by going into the BIOS and looking at the PC boot Sequence. If the Hard Disk is listed AFTER the Cardbus NIC, then the problem will likely happen. To resolve this, place the Cardbus NIC at the BOTTOM of the boot-time sequence: Floppy, CD, Hard Disk, Onboard NIC, Cardbus NIC. (In fact, MOST REGULAR PEOPLE never need the ability to boot with the NIC, so you COULD get away with disabling them both in the boot-time, and start Floppy, cd, hard drive.) That SHOULD HELP alleviate the issue.

Whats happening is, the device is activated at boot time, and the device fails to reach a bootable signal, so the hard drive is requested to boot, but while the hdd is booting windows, the device may still be trying to boot or locate a signal, and the driver is ignored or not loaded properly because the device is not ready, then the device times out, windows completes its load, SEES the device, but since it was not ready, it was assigned incorrect memory addressing, (Wrong memory range) so Windows misunderstands what it is, and the hilarity ensues. Sometimes popping the card out, and reinserting it will fix it, but taking it out of the boot sequence, or placing it at the bottom of the sequence should help avoid the issue altogether. I hope this helps.

Reply 4 : mtd-0002

First I established that it wasnt the card by placing it in another system;

Then I ran the XP SP3 Update;

When that failed I replaced the System32Driverspcmcia.sys with one from a different copy (same attributes, etc);

I checked the Phoenix BIOS (Current - A16) for a way to 'disable the Soundblaster' - no setting;

I disabled every boot device in the boot sequence and moved the HDD (only active device) to the top, then floppy, CD, Onboard NIC;
I moved the floppy back to #1, enabled it too;
I enabled each additional device one at a time, rebooting each instance with the NIC always last;
I even uninstalled and reinstalled the PCMCIA card driver in Device Manager(which wasnt one of the published troubleshooting steps) in hopes that perhaps I had registry problems instead.

There are no further permanent troubleshooting solutions to this problem. I started having it after my system clock reset (I assume my BIOS reset to factory default was the problem.) After that, I did a Virgin reinstall of XP and SP3.

No matter what combination of boot sequences I use (Ive tried at least SEVEN) no combination of sequence/enabling would fix it. The KB article doesnt provide anything further on this. I understand that there is some kind of 'hot fix' but searches at the microsoft site have not resulted in a download link.

Any assistance beyond web searches would be much appreciated as I havent been able to run some important peripherals for the past week.

Reply 5 : mtd-0002

If this is that important, why not call dell.com and pay up for their support?

I have a few ideas about fixing this but it involves a fresh install after testing that the hardware is good from a bootable CD such as Ubuntu.
Bob

to buy or not to buy

Hi
I am a first class computer ignoranus, so here are my questions to you:

I am a teacher and I want to digitalize all my books on a tablet pc to spare myself the pains of carrying around the loads I need dayly. To make my class-situations at all convenient, I need to be able to multitask: have more than one book open at the same time, which is impossible with android or apple.

windows 7 seems the answer

but: I have seen how sluggish the dell inspiron duo is, windows 7 didn't seem up to the job of handling touch-pc reality.
recently I have set my mind on the samsung slider: that one seems very quick all of a sudden... or is this too good to be true? or ... are those two devices incomparable?

is it worth waiting for windows 8 which boasts better touch-pc-handling or is windows 7 not as bad as sceptics tend to believe?

any insight is welcome

3s

Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Hi,good day to you. Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore....this happened twice, today and about two weeks ago.Reboot doesn't get it back, only system restore to the previous day...help??
My system: Dell 4550 Win xp Home edition
Thanks for any wisdom! JP

Reply 1 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Your problem description "Volume just stops" could apply to a disk volume or audio volume. If it was audio volume it could be the volume control stops working or there is no audio output.

Since this is XP it could be as simple as some cleanup of temp files (I use CCLEANER) or it could be worse. But I'd refine the problem description a bit more.
Bob

Reply 2 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Thanks Bob, got CCLEANER in, have had for years and keep my 'puter as clean as i know how, defrag, registry etc.
Audio volume,(not disk, as far as i know) no music, movie soundtrack etc.tower is about 8 years old, so i guess i'm lucky, eh? Have never run into this before. Thanks again J

Reply 3 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Try it with the case cover off.

Reply 4 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Thanks again Bob, i will try that...as long as i can KEEP doing system restore, not a problem, unless that doesn't get it one day! Anybody out there with similar symptoms??

Reply 5 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

It was a person accepting a Windows Update for a driver.

I was hoping for more clues.
Bob

Reply 6 : Volume just stops.....only fixed by system restore

Should not be a problem but look in the EVENT VIEWER to see if there are more clues.