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I did a fresh install using my XP set-up disk. I then took off the old version of Acronis True Image (which was giving problems - not recognizing HDDs) and installed a newer version of Acronis (with which, I have now backed up the whole system). From that point on, the PC is going fine - no...

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No, it didn't. However. I was having trouble with an old version of Acronis True Image version 8.0 - the application was not detecting any of my HDs. I've uninstalled it & replaced it with the newer Acronis True Image version 9.0. I've rebooted after reinstalling the printer & the new Acronis...

Yes, it still acted up after a fresh install. I can't help but feel that this is a driver (printer-related) issue, as my PC was running to perfection before I installed the new Lexmark All-In-One X1270 printer. I'll take out devices one-by-one and see if that resolves things. It might be...

Yes, sure. I spoke too soon when I said I may have got it sorted - it's acting up again! I think I'll remove devices one-by-one and test that way. I have just read that USB devices can cause a lot of problems. I might also Memtest again, just to be sure - albeit memory came up clean last...

Yes, sure. I spoke too soon when I said I may have got it sorted - it's acting up again! I think I'll remove devices one-by-one and test that way. I have just read that USB devices can cause a lot of problems. I might also Memtest again, just to be sure - albiet memory came up clean last...

Hi, Ghostman 1. Okay, I may have got it sorted. I've had a couple of BSOD relating to device driver issues. I've reinstalled the printer and checked that all my hardware is seated correctly. The PC actually shuts down now! I also tested the memory using Memtest overnight and it came out...

Yes, it does! I have done a clean install of XP & the problems still remain. I have discovered that I can actually turn-off the computer by holding in the power button, but obviously this is not ideal. I'm just hacked-off because the PC was running brilliantly before I installed the...

Hi, all. Up until yesterday, my XP machine was running perfectly! What has happened? Well, I installed an all-in-one Lexmark 1200, printer/scanner/copier. Ever since I installed the above mentioned, I've encountered several problems. Firstly, if XP boots-up, it does so very slowly, then...

Today, I have installed this printer/scanner/copier NEW Lexmark X1270 Multifunction Printer USB Print / Cop on eBay, Printers, Computing (item 140149137808 end time 19-Aug-07 13:05:27 BST) Since the install I'm experiencing problems booting intio XP - things seem to stall at the splash screen...

We all experience PC troubles at some stage. I was just wondering if there is some fault finding software out there that can troubleshoot and identify problems. I'm guessing that this is a bit too optimistic, but perhaps, there is always hope!

It's a 2 GHz processor - there is also a case fan, which might have helped.

A couple of days ago, I was asked by my boss to have a look at one of our office PCs, as she said it was not working. I took off one of the case covers and found that one of the wires of the heatsink fan had broken loose from the fan. I immediately thought - that's it! The fan obviously...

SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings). However, I've cleaned-off the thermal paste and applied fresh paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest.

SpeedFan and the hardware monitor in the BIOS (which both gave the same readings). However, I've clean off the thermal paste for the second time now, and I'm getting 40-42c again, so I guess all is well now. Thanks for your interest.

Thanks, Dracos. Yes, I guess a 17" would look quiet big compared to my old 15" CRT.

Thinking of buying a new monitor. I'm a bit reluctant to change though, as my old CRT is 11 years old and still going strong! I guess LCD is the way to go now though. Can anyone recommend a decent one? My budget will be £70-80. Thanks, David.

My new processor and motherboard appear to be working fine. However, up to only yesterday, my processor temp was hovering around 40 - 42c on idle (I only have stock cooling, but was happy with those temps). Today, I noticed the temperature has shot up to 50c on idle. There is no appreciable...

With Intel gaining ground with their Duo Core technology, what is your perception of AMD - are they better in some aspects, or worse?

In addition to what Addis has said, it might be an idea to download the latest version of 'SpeedFan'. It has a utility within it that will give you a detailed online report as to the 'health status' of your HDD/s. This may proved helpful in determining if the latter is on the point of failure...