Ai's Official Tech Support Thread - Page 14

*Dr. Doom* · 02-04-2006, 06:21 PM

I have the exact same problem, but I guess I just kinda never did anything about it. And I've been downloading stuff at an abysmally slow rate ever since.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-04-2006, 06:36 PM

That, and how do I get my WAN-IP so I can configure my router?

*JameO* · 02-04-2006, 09:27 PM

http://www.mywanip.com/

If that works, I don't know not having a wireless network, but I say get Ares, eDonkey isnt the greatest, Ares is one of the best that I have come accross, fast downloads.

http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/

**Krang** · 02-05-2006, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

That, and how do I get my WAN-IP so I can configure my router?

Actually, you need your router's LAN IP instead if you want to configure it. If you have never changed it, go to the Support > Downloads section at http://www.linksys.com and download the manual for your router. In it, look for the default router IP and password so that you can configure port forwarding.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-05-2006, 04:31 AM

Cool. I got the router IP and am in the config, but I can't figure out how to do the actual port fordwarding itself to get it to work with eDonkey2000. I can post screenshots of the config screen if they would help?

*damnhooligan* · 02-05-2006, 04:50 AM

Have you tried http://www.edonkey2000.com/documentation/u_linksys.html yet?

If you can't get to your router using http://192.168.1.1 then it's probably been secured (good idea with wireless) and give https://192.168.1.1 a shot.

**Krang** · 02-05-2006, 04:50 AM

Sure, feel free to post them and I'll take a look. BTW, while you're in the router config area, it would be a good idea to change the default password to something else for security reasons.

Edit: Actually, the guide that damnhooligan posted looks like it should help you get everything set up, but if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Peanut · 02-05-2006, 09:13 AM

Does anyone know what happened to Ai? I think WoW swallowed him alive!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-05-2006, 02:03 PM

Seems so.

Thanks DW and Krang

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-13-2006, 04:09 AM

Hmmm...probobly a stupid question, but does anyone know how to get Outlook Express going without it automatically starting up AIM? I hate AIM because everytime I'm on there for like 5 seconds, I get spammed by like 50 people who read my sh*t on AMN which causes my laptop to crash. Happens damned near everytime I log onto Outlook.

*JameO* · 02-13-2006, 06:10 AM

Start >>>> Run

Outlook

Ok>>>>

*OUTLOOK APPEARS*

*damnhooligan* · 02-13-2006, 08:02 AM

Okay, my computer just took a complete header this morning.

When I try to boot it up, the PC's internal speakers beep incessantly and the fan starts spinning so fast and loudly that I can actually feel a breeze on my face from about 4 feet away. The monitor remains black the whole time. Then I get kinda scared at the noises, and shut it off. Could those beeps be a BIOS code? I'm kind of worried that I fried something when I tried to boot it up, thanks to good ol' static electricity. I do have the luxury of not being the last one who touched it however, so I can always blame it on my husband.

Hard to diagnose these things without being there in person, but any guidance would be appreciated.

*Kid Icarus* · 02-13-2006, 08:08 PM

DH, try opening it up and seeing if anything's loose or jared... or dust covered. My PC, eventhough I just cleaned it out a couple weeks ago, already has dust gathering inside. Too much build up can cause stuff not to work.

Here's a question for ya'll: I picked up a new SATA HDD for my computer today, but I'm not sure what all needs to be done to get it to run as a slave drive. it's a western digital "WD Caviar SE" if that means anything. It didn't come with any jumper connecters, so I already know I'll need to pick one of those up. My computer has another cable that it can be plugged into, as well as another power connecter. I also have a free bay for it, of course.

I just need to know what settings to put this sucker on.

Also, once it's installed, can I put an OS on the drive, install programs, move it into the boot drive and switch this one to a slave? That's sorta what I have in my head, that way the faster, better, drive is what most stuff gets read from.

**Krang** · 02-14-2006, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Hmmm...probobly a stupid question, but does anyone know how to get Outlook Express going without it automatically starting up AIM? I hate AIM because everytime I'm on there for like 5 seconds, I get spammed by like 50 people who read my sh*t on AMN which causes my laptop to crash. Happens damned near everytime I log onto Outlook.

This may not be the solution that you're looking for, but I recommend that you try Thunderbird (or, if you prefer your browser integrated with your email like I do, try SeaMonkey). You can easily import your email from Outlook Express, and not only will this solve the AIM problem, but it will also prevent you from being infected by email viruses that target security holes in OE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by damnhooligan

Okay, my computer just took a complete header this morning.

When I try to boot it up, the PC's internal speakers beep incessantly and the fan starts spinning so fast and loudly that I can actually feel a breeze on my face from about 4 feet away. The monitor remains black the whole time. Then I get kinda scared at the noises, and shut it off. Could those beeps be a BIOS code? I'm kind of worried that I fried something when I tried to boot it up, thanks to good ol' static electricity. I do have the luxury of not being the last one who touched it however, so I can always blame it on my husband.

Hard to diagnose these things without being there in person, but any guidance would be appreciated.

Actually, some motherboards do use beeps as diagnostic codes. Try checking your motherboard's manual (or check the manufacturer's website) to see if there is a list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

Here's a question for ya'll: I picked up a new SATA HDD for my computer today, but I'm not sure what all needs to be done to get it to run as a slave drive. it's a western digital "WD Caviar SE" if that means anything. It didn't come with any jumper connecters, so I already know I'll need to pick one of those up. My computer has another cable that it can be plugged into, as well as another power connecter. I also have a free bay for it, of course.

I just need to know what settings to put this sucker on.

SATA only allows one drive per cable, so there are actually no master/slave configurations or jumpers to worry about. You might want to check your BIOS to make sure the boot order is correct, though.

Quote:

Also, once it's installed, can I put an OS on the drive, install programs, move it into the boot drive and switch this one to a slave? That's sorta what I have in my head, that way the faster, better, drive is what most stuff gets read from.

Sure, you'll just need a boot loader (WinNT/2K/XP and Linux both install one by default) to point to the correct drive. To configure XP's boot loader, go to Control Panel > System > Advanced, and click the Settings button under Startup and Recovery.

*Brodie* · 02-20-2006, 04:02 PM

I was wondering if maybe the computer savy people on the drome could help me out. I want to get the Mac dock/bar for my pc, and I know theres programs to do it, but I cant find them. Can anyone help?

*Kid Icarus* · 04-16-2006, 03:10 PM

I know what you're talking about, Brodie, but the only ones I came across were pay-to-use programs, and for something that does so little it just seemed insane to pay for it.

If I can find the web addy for it, I'll hook you up though.

*JameO* · 04-16-2006, 05:02 PM

What I use to make windows look a bit cool is, Windowsblinds, its an awesome free software. You can pay for it, but the free one is just as good, itll customize bars and everything just animation windows and stuff like that will be needed to pay, hope this helps.

http://www.stardock.com/products/win.../downloads.asp

And here is the Mac OS bar style im guessing you want? Try it out.

http://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin...D=4881&LibID=1

There is the search that brought up Mac stuff, that site is pretty cool alot of stuff you can customize. Hope that helped.

http://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.as...&searchtxt=Mac

*Kid Icarus* · 05-05-2006, 12:11 AM

So, Ai... we meet again.

This time I bring to you a small problem.

I need a DVD decoder for this computer. Running W2k, and and LG DVD/CDRW combo drive if that last part's important.

I have a hunch it's on the disc that came with the drive... but seeing as after I ran the installer on there my computer was rendered useless I'm a bit leery to try it again. Any help would be awesome.

愛 · 05-05-2006, 10:08 PM

What do you mean by a DVD decoder? You mean like, a player? You can download VLC Player and use that. I use it to watch DVD's, and it's flawless.

**GK Punk** · 05-05-2006, 10:23 PM

I think he means like the DVD Codec that installs when you install DVD Player software. I'll PM you one later if I still have it dude.

02-04-2006, 06:21 PM	#261
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	I have the exact same problem, but I guess I just kinda never did anything about it. And I've been downloading stuff at an abysmally slow rate ever since. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-04-2006, 06:36 PM	#262
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	That, and how do I get my WAN-IP so I can configure my router? __________________

02-04-2006, 09:27 PM	#263
JameO Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,753	http://www.mywanip.com/ If that works, I don't know not having a wireless network, but I say get Ares, eDonkey isnt the greatest, Ares is one of the best that I have come accross, fast downloads. http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/ __________________ "Lie, Cheat & Steal, Atleast I'm Honest"

02-05-2006, 04:31 AM	#265
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Cool. I got the router IP and am in the config, but I can't figure out how to do the actual port fordwarding itself to get it to work with eDonkey2000. I can post screenshots of the config screen if they would help? __________________

02-05-2006, 04:50 AM	#266
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Have you tried http://www.edonkey2000.com/documentation/u_linksys.html yet? If you can't get to your router using http://192.168.1.1 then it's probably been secured (good idea with wireless) and give https://192.168.1.1 a shot. __________________

02-05-2006, 04:50 AM	#267
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,753	Sure, feel free to post them and I'll take a look. BTW, while you're in the router config area, it would be a good idea to change the default password to something else for security reasons. Edit: Actually, the guide that damnhooligan posted looks like it should help you get everything set up, but if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids

02-05-2006, 09:13 AM	#268
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Does anyone know what happened to Ai? I think WoW swallowed him alive!

02-05-2006, 02:03 PM	#269
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Seems so. Thanks DW and Krang __________________

02-13-2006, 04:09 AM	#270
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Hmmm...probobly a stupid question, but does anyone know how to get Outlook Express going without it automatically starting up AIM? I hate AIM because everytime I'm on there for like 5 seconds, I get spammed by like 50 people who read my sh*t on AMN which causes my laptop to crash. Happens damned near everytime I log onto Outlook. __________________

02-13-2006, 06:10 AM	#271
JameO Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,753	Start >>>> Run Outlook Ok>>>> OUTLOOK APPEARS __________________ "Lie, Cheat & Steal, Atleast I'm Honest"

02-13-2006, 08:02 AM	#272
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Okay, my computer just took a complete header this morning. When I try to boot it up, the PC's internal speakers beep incessantly and the fan starts spinning so fast and loudly that I can actually feel a breeze on my face from about 4 feet away. The monitor remains black the whole time. Then I get kinda scared at the noises, and shut it off. Could those beeps be a BIOS code? I'm kind of worried that I fried something when I tried to boot it up, thanks to good ol' static electricity. I do have the luxury of not being the last one who touched it however, so I can always blame it on my husband. Hard to diagnose these things without being there in person, but any guidance would be appreciated. __________________

02-13-2006, 08:08 PM	#273
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	DH, try opening it up and seeing if anything's loose or jared... or dust covered. My PC, eventhough I just cleaned it out a couple weeks ago, already has dust gathering inside. Too much build up can cause stuff not to work. Here's a question for ya'll: I picked up a new SATA HDD for my computer today, but I'm not sure what all needs to be done to get it to run as a slave drive. it's a western digital "WD Caviar SE" if that means anything. It didn't come with any jumper connecters, so I already know I'll need to pick one of those up. My computer has another cable that it can be plugged into, as well as another power connecter. I also have a free bay for it, of course. I just need to know what settings to put this sucker on. Also, once it's installed, can I put an OS on the drive, install programs, move it into the boot drive and switch this one to a slave? That's sorta what I have in my head, that way the faster, better, drive is what most stuff gets read from.

02-20-2006, 04:02 PM	#275
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Getting a Mac O SX Dock for Windows... I was wondering if maybe the computer savy people on the drome could help me out. I want to get the Mac dock/bar for my pc, and I know theres programs to do it, but I cant find them. Can anyone help? __________________ Stupendous Monster

04-16-2006, 03:10 PM	#276
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	I know what you're talking about, Brodie, but the only ones I came across were pay-to-use programs, and for something that does so little it just seemed insane to pay for it. If I can find the web addy for it, I'll hook you up though.

04-16-2006, 05:02 PM	#277
JameO Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,753	What I use to make windows look a bit cool is, Windowsblinds, its an awesome free software. You can pay for it, but the free one is just as good, itll customize bars and everything just animation windows and stuff like that will be needed to pay, hope this helps. http://www.stardock.com/products/win.../downloads.asp And here is the Mac OS bar style im guessing you want? Try it out. http://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin...D=4881&LibID=1 There is the search that brought up Mac stuff, that site is pretty cool alot of stuff you can customize. Hope that helped. http://www.wincustomize.com/Skins.as...&searchtxt=Mac __________________ "Lie, Cheat & Steal, Atleast I'm Honest"

05-05-2006, 12:11 AM	#278
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	So, Ai... we meet again. This time I bring to you a small problem. I need a DVD decoder for this computer. Running W2k, and and LG DVD/CDRW combo drive if that last part's important. I have a hunch it's on the disc that came with the drive... but seeing as after I ran the installer on there my computer was rendered useless I'm a bit leery to try it again. Any help would be awesome.

05-05-2006, 10:08 PM	#279
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	What do you mean by a DVD decoder? You mean like, a player? You can download VLC Player and use that. I use it to watch DVD's, and it's flawless.

05-05-2006, 10:23 PM	#280
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,437	I think he means like the DVD Codec that installs when you install DVD Player software. I'll PM you one later if I still have it dude.