The Technology Help Corner.

[Rosiv]

Hello, i have another issue with one of my machines. For a few months ive been getting this same piece of malware appearing on my scans, i try and remove it, but it does not work. I disabled it somehow a while back via advice from one of the escapists tech savvy folk, but i just want it gone for the sake of cleanliness. As far a i know it hasn't affected me in any way though which is nice.

 

[Twinrehz]

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This might seem a bit too basic, but have you tried replacing the cable? I experienced a faulty HDMI-cable once, which seemed to cut out at specific places in Journey on my PS3, until it occurred to me that I had experienced random blackouts with it when I used it on my computer as well.

Worth a shot.

 

[Idsertian]

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I haven't, but the cable is brand new and came with the monitor, so it's probably not that. Probably.

It's definitely not the internal hardware, at any rate, as I've since done a few test recordings that are completely fine, despite the monitor blanking out. Interestingly, I've also downloaded GameBooster from Razer, and that seems to have mitigated the problem almost entirely, though I still can't watch anything on Amazon. >_>

EDIT: Ugh, I completely fluffed that reply up, didn't I? Fixed.

 

[Twinrehz]

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Doesn't matter how new it is, the HDMI cable I mentioned was also brand new. There will always be bad cables, even if they have no noticeable marks on them. It is one of the easiest things to check, if you have an extra cable, and from your description it could sound like the cable can't handle the load sent from the computer to the screen, and it also sounds exactly like the problem I had. It would mostly work, then just drop out at some point and come back shortly. Seemingly in a pattern, but still somewhat random.

 

[Idsertian]

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Well, given the fact that the monitor now does the blanking out only when using GeForce Experience or something Silverlight related (which is basically never) ever since I installed GameBooster, I don't think the cable is the issue. I can happily play games, browse the net, watch YouTube, write stuff, etc, all without any issue.

I was talking with someone in the MLP group here on Escapist a while ago, and they mentioned that screen flicker is a known issue with GFE that nVidia are supposedly "working on". Doesn't help with Silverlight, obviously, but that's something, at least.

EDIT: Not that I don't appreciate you trying to help, of course, I just don't think the cable is the issue here. :3

 

[Twinrehz]

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EDIT: Not that I don't appreciate you trying to help, of course, I just don't think the cable is the issue here. :3

Always happy to help, even if it's not very helpful. Glad you sorted it out, never heard about GFE making that kind of problems before.

 

[Rosiv]

I have another question. I think after its last update MalwareBytes has gone to a 30 trial version, and im not sure if there is a free version anymore. So are there any alternatives to it? Im using AvG atm, but i was wondering if there was anything dedicated to spyware/malware removal.

 

[AWAR]

I have another question. I think after its last update MalwareBytes has gone to a 30 trial version, and im not sure if there is a free version anymore. So are there any alternatives to it? Im using AvG atm, but i was wondering if there was anything dedicated to spyware/malware removal.

MWbytes is free, you just got tricked to checking the box for the trial version when you last updated. Simply uninstall it and download the free version from the MWbytes website.

 

[Rosiv]

I have another question. I think after its last update MalwareBytes has gone to a 30 trial version, and im not sure if there is a free version anymore. So are there any alternatives to it? Im using AvG atm, but i was wondering if there was anything dedicated to spyware/malware removal.

MWbytes is free, you just got tricked to checking the box for the trial version when you last updated. Simply uninstall it and download the free version from the MWbytes website.

Bah, thanks again awar, always apriciate your help.

 

[Qvar]

Hello, fellow escapists:

Currently at home I have my router and my PC at the upper floor. I have 2 PLCs (let's say they have a capacity of X) so I can send signal to my father's laptop in the lower floor. Recently my brother has moved back in, and he has his own PC in a different room in the lower floor. Is it possible to buy a 2X PLC to add to the net? I would put that on the upper floor, so that it has double capacity than the ones working as exit.

In other words, do PLCs work only on pairs, or can I use 3 of them?
In case I can use 3 of them, can one of them use a greater capacity than the other two?

Thanks!

 

[Dyan]

Hi!

So I'm currently in the process of upgrading my PC, but I've run into a bit of a snag with the processor. Namely, if that processor is compatible with my motherboard.

My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3. The processor in question is an AMD FX-SERIES FX-4300.

It says that the processor socket is an AM3+, but my motherboard has an AM3 socket. Will the processor work for me?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AWAR]

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According to this no. What is your current processor?

 

[Dyan]

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According to this no. What is your current processor?

AMD Phenom II X3. I don't see any Intel processors on there. Does my motherboard just not support any?

 

[AWAR]

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No, Intel processors have radically different sockets. You can only install the processors included in this list.
I'd suggest getting a used phenom ii x4 960 or similar. Or you could skip the upgrade for now and get a new MoBo and a processor in the future.

 

[Rosiv]

Is it possible to connect a internal DvD drive with something other than a Sata cable to my motherboard, i was just curious, and googling didnt seem to help.

 

[Twinrehz]

Is it possible to connect a internal DvD drive with something other than a Sata cable to my motherboard, i was just curious, and googling didnt seem to help.

There are SATA-to-IDE converters, though I'm not sure how well they work, or what they cost. Do you need it for any specific purpose?

 

[Rosiv]

Is it possible to connect a internal DvD drive with something other than a Sata cable to my motherboard, i was just curious, and googling didnt seem to help.

There are SATA-to-IDE converters, though I'm not sure how well they work, or what they cost. Do you need it for any specific purpose?

My motherboard is too small to fit the sata cables and a GPU so i either have to get Left angled sata cables which are more expensive than the regular ones, or only use 1 sata port for the HDD, and let the Sata cable for the DvD drive be some other type of connector, but thank you either way.

 

[Originality]

Is it possible to connect a internal DvD drive with something other than a Sata cable to my motherboard, i was just curious, and googling didnt seem to help.

There are SATA-to-IDE converters, though I'm not sure how well they work, or what they cost. Do you need it for any specific purpose?

My motherboard is too small to fit the sata cables and a GPU so i either have to get Left angled sata cables which are more expensive than the regular ones, or only use 1 sata port for the HDD, and let the Sata cable for the DvD drive be some other type of connector, but thank you either way.

Two more options are getting a SATA to USB adaptor (usually involves routing the USB cable to the back panels) or, more practically, getting a PCI (or PCIexpress) SATA card to give your system more SATA ports. Which you get would depend on your motherboard and case.

 

[Professor James]

After a few hours of use on my computer, the connection fails and I can't get it to work again without restarting. Also, if I restart using the start menu and not manually, my computer will say "Shutting Down" for 5 minutes and I then get a BSOD saying something about driver failure.

 

[Twinrehz]

After a few hours of use on my computer, the connection fails and I can't get it to work again without restarting. Also, if I restart using the start menu and not manually, my computer will say "Shutting Down" for 5 minutes and I then get a BSOD saying something about driver failure.

Stuff I need to know:
1) What kind of computer? Laptop, desktop, tablet? What brand?
2) Are your drivers up to date?
3) What operating system are you on? (I'm assuming Win7, but assuming never got me anywhere).
4) Have you tried anything yourself to remedy the situation?
5) How skilled are you with computers and operating systems? (It tells me how technical I can get without confusing the shit out of you).