Re: [H] Need MAJOR help with fubar'ed WinXP install
Forensic clones are nice, but work in a different environment then I usually do. When I clone drives I use a computers with a device installed on it that works in DOS (Yes, I said DOS). This device has the ability to clone any hard drive to a larger hard drive (Well has problems with drives under 20GB). The device has the ability to power the drive on and off, work with timing, and even copy a head at a time if needed. Basically it's a hardware level cloning machine. If I am using Windows or Windows PE to clone something I usually use Winhex. Winhex is a very powerful utility that has the ability to clone drives bit by bit to USB devices. Plus the hex editor is awesome. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Rick Glazier Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:01 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Need MAJOR help with fubar'ed WinXP install Just out of curiosity, are you working on a forensic clone of the drive, or the original? If a forensic clone, I've tried some creative insane things that saved me sometimes. Give it your best shot before you get too aggressive with it... I'll try to remember the nutty stuff I tried that worked. It was definitely counter-intuitive, AND last ditch grasping at straws... (And when possible, I work on forensic clones to have multiple tries...) If a different program already found some old partitions, I can't say my program of choice will do much better, but you never know. My personal opinion is that 30 seconds is not enough time to wipe the data off the drive clean. It might eventually come down to how much you have defragged, and how big your files were. Disclaimer: I'm a VERY amateur data recovery person at best. Rick Glazier From: Bino Gopal probably check out TestDisk to see what it shows.
[H] Windows 7 Firewall
I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
Hello, As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you need to pay yearly subscription. As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :) Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus software. Just keep the system patched, etc. Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no. What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p Scott On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Tim Lider wrote: Hello, As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you need to pay yearly subscription. As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :) Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:58 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus software. Just keep the system patched, etc. Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no. What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p Scott On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Tim Lider wrote: Hello, As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you need to pay yearly subscription. As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :) Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
On the computer where my data is I do use AV, Spy and Mall ware and some sort of software firewall to warn me about out go. But on the rest of my PCs I run clean .. just what the OS has, because they have special purpose and I don't do anything dangerous with them, in fact I rarely use a web browser... if something does goes wrong I just restore the image file. On my laptop I run a lot of stuff from a VM through a VPN and start over every day. At 09:58 AM 1/5/2010, you wrote: In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus software. Just keep the system patched, etc. Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no. What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p Scott On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Tim Lider wrote: Hello, As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you need to pay yearly subscription. As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :) Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
Hello Scott, Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 11:58:07 AM, you wrote: In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus software. Just keep the system patched, etc. Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no. What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p Scott I haven't used anti-virus, anti-spyware, or third party firewalls for a number of years now. I don't even patch unless I am effected directly with the issue. I do my service packs though. Been fine for years. What's my secret? I will not use Microsoft for email or web and I am behind a router. I know people say 'omg you don't do what you are supposed to - run this security suite and patch everyday or you will get viruses'. Guess what. I'm clean and doing fine. Can everyone run like this? Maybe not but I am sure the more savvy users here can. Have to use your heads. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line...
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
I use MSE and really like it. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:04 AM, Tim Lider timli...@adv-data.com wrote: Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:58 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall In recent years I've pretty much stopped using any 3rd party security software. Builtin firewall. No spyware software (I'll install programs temporarily to do a scan and make sure I'm clean -- last time I used Malwarebytes I think). No antivirus -- but then I've never really run my personal computer with antivirus software. Just keep the system patched, etc. Work computers--yes to spyware/virus software, personal no. What's the consensus, am I playing with fire? :p Scott On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:44 PM, Tim Lider wrote: Hello, As for Antivirus/Firewall I use Norton Internet Security 2010. I know they used to suck, but in 2009 they turned things around. Only bad part is you need to pay yearly subscription. As for Spyware Looks like NIS is doing the job as well. Watches websites and even tells you if the site is somewhere you should not be :) Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Winterlight Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:34 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Windows 7 Firewall I have made the Win7 Pro clean install upgrade. I am running SAV 10.2.0.298 but I still need to make a choice on a software firewall and maybe some anti spyware ... or is Win7 firewall good enough. I have a ZoneAlarm System works license for the latest version which I got for free last year, but ZA has become so annoying in the last couple of years, and you can't just install the firewall anymore. So what does the collective use for Win7 firewall... Spyware?
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:37 AM, JRS stei...@pacbell.net wrote: I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
I have to agree here. Which with a Microsoft product is surprising. Lightweight and free. Who would have thunk it. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:37 AM, JRS stei...@pacbell.net wrote: I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
Lightweight and Free are certainly good. But, does anyone have any feedback on how effective MSE is compared to some of the other AV/AM progies? -Mike At 03:40 PM 1/5/2010, Anthony A. Riederer wrote: I have to agree here. Which with a Microsoft product is surprising. Lightweight and free. Who would have thunk it. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:37 AM, JRS stei...@pacbell.net wrote: I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com __ Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. - Benjamin Franklin
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
I've been ple*santly surprised by its ability to remove infection if installed on a hosed box. That to me is always a tough test Sent via BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Michael Resnick mike...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:07:44 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall Lightweight and Free are certainly good. But, does anyone have any feedback on how effective MSE is compared to some of the other AV/AM progies? -Mike At 03:40 PM 1/5/2010, Anthony A. Riederer wrote: I have to agree here. Which with a Microsoft product is surprising. Lightweight and free. Who would have thunk it. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:37 AM, JRS stei...@pacbell.net wrote: I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com __ Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. - Benjamin Franklin
Re: [H] Sometimes you have to wonder...
On Mon, 4 Jan 2010, Robert Martin Jr. wrote: I believe Chris was expressing his surprise that a server that potentially contains huge amounts of personal data (hospital) would be given out without the hospital IT staff wiping the drives themselves first. Sure you can have it if you promise to wipe the drives, won't help if any of the data got into the wild :0 I work in the medical field and something like this in our company would get fools fired Depends on the relationship between the hospital and the person who got the server. I've done this myself with hardware but the relationship is that essentially I am their IT dept. including all the required NDA's and HIPAA requirements. I have a badge for the location as well. If they have hardware they want to get rid of they give it to me and I wipe the drives then do what I want with them. Giving it to $random_computer_expert is certainly an issue, but if there is a company a hospital relies on for it's IT says they will wipe the drives I can't see an issue with it. Christopher Fisk -- Ramereth SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH POSSIBLE ... wee, finally get some snow bazik ENLARGE YOUR SNOW! GAIN UP TO 3 INCHES! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
Free and unobtrusive yes but the game plan is to try to take market share and then start charging for it. Still while it's free and works well I'll use it. On 1/5/2010 2:40 PM, Anthony A. Riederer wrote: I have to agree here. Which with a Microsoft product is surprising. Lightweight and free. Who would have thunk it. Tony -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-01-05, at 11:37 AM, JRSstei...@pacbell.net wrote: I've had good luck with MSE as well, and it did well in tests I saw against Norton and McAfee, catching more virii than either of the others. Wow! At least get Microsoft Security Essentials. Its free and works pretty well in tests I do at work. Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
I was just thinking of getting that memory for my 780i gaming motherboard. Looks like it will work on mine since I am able to run 1066 memory no problem. On the Newegg site there is a Manufacturer reply on one of the reviews, stating setting that should be set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246 Says: Dear Customer We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your memory package. Please contact our technical support department directly and they will be able to further assist you. When installing memory, please make sure to properly configure the memory settings in BIOS, otherwise the computer may not run properly. For this memory package, the memory frequency should be set to DDR2-1066, memory timings tCL 5 - tRCD 5 - tRP 5 - tRAS 15 - Command Rate 2. Memory Voltage should be set to 2.10V. Once that is complete, everything should be running smoothly. Thank you GSKILL SUPPORT Quality and customer service are our top priorities. Tech Support Email: ust...@gskillusa.com RMA Dept Email: r...@gskillusa.com G.SKILL Forum: http://www.gskill.com Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:19 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Incompatible Memory? You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
I understand what tech support says the memory voltage is supposed to be set to but different mobo's have different voltage's despite what the BIOS says it is. I had no end of trouble with an admittedly cheap mobo that I would set to 1.8v which is what the 800 RAM I used was rated at but it gave me all kinds of start-up problems until I set it to 1.9v. Just saying... On 1/5/2010 4:30 PM, Tim Lider wrote: I was just thinking of getting that memory for my 780i gaming motherboard. Looks like it will work on mine since I am able to run 1066 memory no problem. On the Newegg site there is a Manufacturer reply on one of the reviews, stating setting that should be set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246 Says: Dear Customer We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your memory package. Please contact our technical support department directly and they will be able to further assist you. When installing memory, please make sure to properly configure the memory settings in BIOS, otherwise the computer may not run properly. For this memory package, the memory frequency should be set to DDR2-1066, memory timings tCL 5 - tRCD 5 - tRP 5 - tRAS 15 - Command Rate 2. Memory Voltage should be set to 2.10V. Once that is complete, everything should be running smoothly. Thank you GSKILL SUPPORT Quality and customer service are our top priorities. Tech Support Email: ust...@gskillusa.com RMA Dept Email: r...@gskillusa.com G.SKILL Forum: http://www.gskill.com Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:19 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Incompatible Memory? You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Windows 7 Firewall
I definitely 2nd that opinion. I hate all the 'false positive' warning pop-ups you get from the third party security programs. Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) -- From: Brian Weeden brian.wee...@gmail.com MSE has two big features that are important to me: free and lightweight/unobtrusive.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
shoot. I sent it back today at around 2pm. I ordered another 4GB from Amazon that will be here tomorrow. After I get it and know that it works, I'll order another 4 GB. The Egg charges a restock fee, so best not to order too much until you know it works. I get free shipping from amazon. I'm in a big hurry to get back up and that huge delay over the weekend didn't help. Stan Zaske swza...@yahoo.com wrote: You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
oh pooI spent most of the day getting re-aquinted with o/c and suchhaven't done that in a long time. I think this mobo (gigabyte p35-ds4) still has some life in it especially if I can get a Q9550 to 3.4+ GHz. On air, too. Tim Lider timli...@adv-data.com wrote: I was just thinking of getting that memory for my 780i gaming motherboard. Looks like it will work on mine since I am able to run 1066 memory no problem. On the Newegg site there is a Manufacturer reply on one of the reviews, stating setting that should be set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246 Says: Dear Customer We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your memory package. Please contact our technical support department directly and they will be able to further assist you. When installing memory, please make sure to properly configure the memory settings in BIOS, otherwise the computer may not run properly. For this memory package, the memory frequency should be set to DDR2-1066, memory timings tCL 5 - tRCD 5 - tRP 5 - tRAS 15 - Command Rate 2. Memory Voltage should be set to 2.10V. Once that is complete, everything should be running smoothly. Thank you GSKILL SUPPORT Quality and customer service are our top priorities. Tech Support Email: ust...@gskillusa.com RMA Dept Email: r...@gskillusa.com G.SKILL Forum: http://www.gskill.com Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:19 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Incompatible Memory? You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
Sorry for the CC's. I'm using webmail which seems to default to that on this list. Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.net wrote: oh pooI spent most of the day getting re-aquinted with o/c and suchhaven't done that in a long time. I think this mobo (gigabyte p35-ds4) still has some life in it especially if I can get a Q9550 to 3.4+ GHz. On air, too. Tim Lider timli...@adv-data.com wrote: I was just thinking of getting that memory for my 780i gaming motherboard. Looks like it will work on mine since I am able to run 1066 memory no problem. On the Newegg site there is a Manufacturer reply on one of the reviews, stating setting that should be set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246 Says: Dear Customer We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your memory package. Please contact our technical support department directly and they will be able to further assist you. When installing memory, please make sure to properly configure the memory settings in BIOS, otherwise the computer may not run properly. For this memory package, the memory frequency should be set to DDR2-1066, memory timings tCL 5 - tRCD 5 - tRP 5 - tRAS 15 - Command Rate 2. Memory Voltage should be set to 2.10V. Once that is complete, everything should be running smoothly. Thank you GSKILL SUPPORT Quality and customer service are our top priorities. Tech Support Email: ust...@gskillusa.com RMA Dept Email: r...@gskillusa.com G.SKILL Forum: http://www.gskill.com Regards, Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Stan Zaske Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:19 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Incompatible Memory? You've probably got it set right but I'd try it at 2.2v or above to get it stable. Unfortunately, most boards that aren't enthusiast expensive seldom go above 2.1v. My board is borderline stable with Corsair 1066 RAM and tops out at 2.1v so I just run it at 800 and it's fine. On 1/4/2010 5:49 PM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
I think I have gotten rusty on tweaking bios settings. I probably could have gotten that ram to work on this mobo...too late now. :) Live and learn. I'm going to get at least 2 more years on this mobo, though. upgrading the processor, pirmary HD, and ram. moving to 64-bit Win7. DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anthony, Either save your new RAM for a future upgrade (m/b), or return; OR, troubleshoot why it does not work with what you have. Good luck! The way stuff has gone in 2008-9, not surprised. It is very tough now to move OLD stuff forward, I have found. Methinks the BIG boys really want all of our old stuff dead. JMHO. Best, Duncan Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
[H] Win7 Restore and Transfer Suckage!
Ok... Windows Easy Transfer...you can only transfer files to/from the exact same folders on old and new computers (or hard disk). Ok...then you'd think you can just use Backup and Restorewell, it will let you put files anywhere...but it won't do it right. I can't copy all files and subfolders within a folder and put them into another folder with the exact same files and subfolders. And don't ever copy Program Folders There are weird protections in place and it is really hard to remove folders you don't want because you don't have permissionseven if you are admin. Dammit!
[H] Win7 Restore and Transfer Suckage!
Ok... Windows Easy Transfer...you can only transfer files to/from the exact same folders on old and new computers (or hard disk). Ok...then you'd think you can just use Backup and Restorewell, it will let you put files anywhere...but it won't do it right. I can't copy all files and subfolders within a folder and put them any some other folder. I will reproduce the exact folder structure under the new folder. And don't accidently copy Program Files or some other system folder. You won't have permissions to delete that folder, even if you have yourself as admin. It's too stoopid.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
I think I have gotten rusty on tweaking bios settings. I probably could have gotten that ram to work on this mobo...too late now. :) Live and learn. I'm going to get at least 2 more years on this mobo, though. upgrading the processor, pirmary HD, and ram. moving to 64-bit Win7. DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anthony, Either save your new RAM for a future upgrade (m/b), or return; OR, troubleshoot why it does not work with what you have. Good luck! The way stuff has gone in 2008-9, not surprised. It is very tough now to move OLD stuff forward, I have found. Methinks the BIG boys really want all of our old stuff dead. JMHO. Best, Duncan Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
Re: [H] Incompatible Memory?
I think I have gotten rusty on tweaking bios settings. I probably could have gotten that ram to work on this mobo...too late now. :) Live and learn. I'm going to get at least 2 more years on this mobo, though. upgrading the processor, pirmary HD, and ram. moving to 64-bit Win7. DSinc dx7...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anthony, Either save your new RAM for a future upgrade (m/b), or return; OR, troubleshoot why it does not work with what you have. Good luck! The way stuff has gone in 2008-9, not surprised. It is very tough now to move OLD stuff forward, I have found. Methinks the BIG boys really want all of our old stuff dead. JMHO. Best, Duncan Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I just put 8 GB of G.Skill ram only my Mobo (Gigabite P35-DS4). This is DD2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 ram. I got this from NewEgg. I quickly noticed Win7 would crash before too long. Finally, I got into Prime95 and it immediately halted saying that there was an error in calculation (it was getting wrong results for known calculations!). After seeing this, I put the old 2G of HyperX DD2-800 ram back in the system. Prime95 seems to be working now, though I have not completed a full-length stress test. I have been using this ram for the last two years, though. I did try a few other setting of the timing on the G.Skill ram, but never got to anything that seems stable. Should I keep going with this ram (while trying to find some setting that works) or seek to return for an exchange with Newegg? By the way, the old ram gets a 5.5 on Windows Experience Index while the new ram gets a 7.2. Thanks.
[H] Win7 Restore and Transfer Suckage!
Ok... Windows Easy Transfer...you can only transfer files to/from the exact same folders on old and new computers (or hard disk). Ok...then you'd think you can just use Backup and Restorewell, it will let you put files anywhere...but it won't do it right. I can't copy all files and subfolders within a folder and put them any some other folder. I will reproduce the exact folder structure under the new folder. And don't accidently copy Program Files or some other system folder. You won't have permissions to delete that folder, even if you have yourself as admin. It's too stoopid.
[H] TrustedInstaller
Anyone know who TrustedInstaller is on Windows 7? How do I get permission from him to delete a folder?
[H] Weird PC problem.
Hey, One of my wife's friends called tonight with a problem that I have never heard of. This PC (that I have not seen yet) is pretty old (she thinks it could be over 10 years old). She told me that it had been in the shop about 3 years ago and had been upgraded to XP, so it must have had new hardware put in it. Anyway, when booting up and it is showing the XP loading screen, the screen starts blinking on and off. She says that it might stay off 2-3 seconds at a go. Even after logging in, when moving the mouse, it causes the screen to blink off. She says that it does not blink on and off when she goes into safe mode. One other possibly key piece of information is that apparently, her son had tried to get around her XP password with some sort of utility (she did not know what he tried). She thinks that this stuff did not start happening until after he tried that stuff. So, could it be some sort of infection? Maybe the PS or video card? She replaced the monitor and it still does the same thing. Or maybe a driver issue of some sort since it works in safe mode? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bobby
