need some comp. knowledge

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 25, 2003, 11:39 pm

still getting the no 3d devices message, i tried to fix it by downloading some drivers but could not find them, i think i figured out what the problem is jut dont know how to fix it. when you go into the dxdiag screen and click the display tab the AGP Texture Acceleration is not available anyone that knows how to get this so its available it could really help thanx a lot again

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » September 25, 2003, 11:43 pm

in before the move!!

Pahreyia · Post by **Pahreyia** » September 26, 2003, 7:14 am

DirectX

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » September 26, 2003, 8:12 am

http://www.microsoft.com/directx/

Upgrade DirectX

Update video card drivers

If you use Windows XP and haven't installed the service pack, I suggest you do.

Also when asking for computer help, next time mention as much information you can give us techies. I gave pretty broad help. If I knew your video card, direct x version, and operating system. I might have been able to help you in more detail.

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 10:39 pm

i have the newest version of directx and how do i find out what video card i have is there a way where i can find out cuz i have no idea thanx for helping and i hope this is now enough info for you to help me with my problem

Soreali · Post by **Soreali** » September 28, 2003, 11:11 pm

Start,Settings,control panel,display,settings tab.

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 11:21 pm

aight i did what you said and this is what it says Display: Pavilion M50 on RAGE IIC AGP [English] got that now is that it or is there a step after that and if that is it then where do i go to download driver

noel · Post by **noel** » September 28, 2003, 11:32 pm

Better yet:

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt -> type: format c: /u /y

The U is for 'Update 3d Devices' and the /y is for 'Yes'

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 11:36 pm

can not find command prompt tab under accessories any other place i can find it?

noel · Post by **noel** » September 28, 2003, 11:38 pm

If you're using '98 it not called the 'Command Prompt' it's called the 'MS-Dos Prompt' and you can get to it by clicking on Start -> Programs -> MS-DOS prompt'

Command is the same, and it should do the trick.

Format c: /u /y

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 11:41 pm

typed: format /u /y and says invalid switch - /y

noel · Post by **noel** » September 28, 2003, 11:43 pm

omit the /y and try again. when it prompts you just type y and hit return.

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 11:46 pm

that work however do i need to restart in ms dos because it says Drive C: is curently in use by another format aborting format

Vaemas · Post by **Vaemas** » September 28, 2003, 11:47 pm

Aranuil, BEHAVE!

noel · Post by **noel** » September 28, 2003, 11:53 pm

*flashes his halo*

Vaemas · Post by **Vaemas** » September 28, 2003, 11:56 pm

Bit tarnished, isn't it? Sort of like mine...

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 28, 2003, 11:58 pm

im confused in this conversation and would like to know what its about or if you wana tell me if my puter is just a piece of shit too thats fine to lol

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 29, 2003, 12:04 am

deltree *.* /y

EDIT: Do not do this.

Casien · Post by **Casien** » September 29, 2003, 12:08 am

Try:

Right click desktop, choose properties. Window will open, up top on the far right will be a tab that says settings click that. Down on the bottom right hand side there will be a button called advanced click the button. That will bring up a new window there should be a tab at top called Troubleshoot ,choose that. In the middle of that window there will be a hardware acceleration slider. Make sure it is all the way to the right (or at the full mark). Then hit apply and click ok on all the windows to close em out. After that start eq and see if it works.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 29, 2003, 12:10 am

jackass......

Vaemas · Post by **Vaemas** » September 29, 2003, 12:17 am

Canelek... be nice!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 29, 2003, 12:19 am

My halo is sterling, sir!

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » September 29, 2003, 6:19 am

Real helpful guys... telling him to format his computer. What if he has important work on that computer, or its a family computer. I hope if he did format his comp he sends you the bill for the computer tech he has to hire to fix the mess you created for him.

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 29, 2003, 10:04 pm

well thats just great thanx guys i did what you told me to do i formatted it just i know everything is gonna be fucked up now just tell me what this means it comes up to this screen when i restart my computer and is says Non Sustem Disk or disk error and then below it it says enter disk and strike a key what disk is it talking about im on another comp. by the way let me know if theres anything i can do from this point or if my comp. is just fucked thanx alusus

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » September 30, 2003, 8:51 am

I suggest you call your local techie friend and beg them to do a fresh install of an operating system you have handy... hopefully Windows XP.

If you are in the La Jolla area of San Diego California by chance, I can come by and fix it up. I charge $20 for drive there and the first hour, $20 each additional hour.

P.S. That message your getting is because there is nothing on your hardrive, it is wiped clean.

If you want to attempt installing the operating yourself and have an operating system CD. Put it in and hopefully it will ask if you want to boot from cd, choose yes and choose to install the operating system.

You only will need to boot to cd that first time, after that it'll ask you to reboot and when it starts up again just let it find the installation that is working on your hardrive.

Here is a website that can tell you step by step how to install Windows XP.

http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/wind ... 36,00.html

Let me know if you have a different operating system you want to install, I can try to help you find a step by step tutorial on said operating system.

Paruhdox · Post by **Paruhdox** » September 30, 2003, 8:53 am

Since this guy you completely fucked over is too nice to say it, I thought I should. Canelek, Aranuil... You guys are fucking assholes.

Lynxe · Post by **Lynxe** » September 30, 2003, 11:06 am

It is rare talent to totally take advantage of someone who asks for help - grats you two!

Alusus, it looks like Paruhdox got you covered but I'll offer to help too. Send me a message if you need a hand or have questions. If you live in Canada get a copy of an Operating system to install on your computer, fire me your number (if you are comfortable doing so) and I'll be glad to get someone to walk you through it setup over the phone.

Unfortunately, unless you've got some $$$ to throw away, chances are you have lost anything that was on that box.

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 11:39 am

Bleh... Maybe it's because I work in a highly technical environment, and most of the people I know are overly computer literate, but I NEVER imagined he would actually do that. I don't know one person who doesn't know what formatting is. ><

At any rate. I can't recover your data Alusus, but it says you live in MN. PM me, and we can work something out. I'd be happy to call you (on my nickel) and help you get your OS and drivers in order, just let me know. I've walked people through installing all of that before, so I can definitely help you if you need.

I honestly never thought you'd format your drive.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » September 30, 2003, 11:52 am

I can help too. Just send me your credit card number with expiration date and PM me. We can work something out!

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 12:37 pm

There's always a bright side of everything. Thanks to bash.org for helping me find the bright side here...

(VapOr) what the command 2 setup the bunnyscript?
<Stormcaller> just press alt-f4 to bring up the setup menu
<@shp|away> format c:/q
[Q] VapOr has quit IRC - [Quit: FFS GOTO SLEEP NN ALL have sweet dreams]
<@shp|away> lol
<Stormcaller> ROFL
[J] VapOr has joined #lobby - [Woof@cloaked-18013.btinternet.com]
<Stormcaller> hahaha
* @shp|away points and laughs
<@shp|away> i think he meant ctrl-F4
[P] VapOr has left #lobby
[J] VapOr has joined #lobby - [Woof@cloaked-18013.btinternet.com]
<@shp|away> rofl
(VapOr) pfff
<@shp|away> sorry
<@shp|away> really
<Stormcaller> hah
<@shp|away> that was cheap
(VapOr) ok i d/l it then i installed it
<Stormcaller> next you'll be telling him its "/quit i am a ponce"
(VapOr) "/quit i am a ponce
[Q] VapOr has quit IRC - [Quit: i am a ponce]
[J] VapOr has joined #lobby - [Woof@cloaked-18013.btinternet.com]
<Stormcaller> lol
(VapOr) cool
(Diamond_Viper) lol fool
<@shp|away> well now he knows three new commands anyways

Kguku · Post by **Kguku** » September 30, 2003, 12:53 pm

I've been trying to get someone to format their hard-drive for years on IRC. I feel sad you beat me to that goal

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 12:59 pm

Alusus, do yo have multiple computers at your house connected to a router that takes you out to the Internet, or just the one that was formatted? Also, do you live in like an apartment building where the building provides you with Internet access?

Post by **Xouqoa** » September 30, 2003, 3:52 pm

Kguku wrote:I've been trying to get someone to format their hard-drive for years on IRC. I feel sad you beat me to that goal

I used to have my BBS set up with an option that was 'hidden' (but not really, anyone could get to it) that loaded an ASCII animation/menu that looked like a shell to DOS. Then you could type DIR and stuff like that to change directories to load games and what not. It was harmless, but neat. I also made a FORMAT C: option so that if someone typed it in (and they did quite often) that it would look like it formatted my HD and then would disconnect them. =) I got quite few hangups in the middle of calls whenever they did that.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 30, 2003, 5:14 pm

You guys are mean.

A harmless prank would be telling people to type /ex to get their experience total in EQ. Formatting someone's HD is a bit much unless they were being a jacklass which doesn't seem to be the case here.

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 5:20 pm

Winnow wrote:You guys are mean.

A harmless prank would be telling people to type /ex to get their experience total in EQ. Formatting someone's HD is a bit much unless they were being a jacklass which doesn't seem to be the case here.

That's unfair.

I addressed his problem, and he's not getting the error message anymore. He also learned a new command.

Jaxomer · Post by **Jaxomer** » September 30, 2003, 5:28 pm

Aranuil wrote:That's unfair.

I addressed his problem, and he's not getting the error message anymore. He also learned a new command.

No, that's fucked up.

You took advantage of someone that didn't know any better.

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 5:29 pm

Actually, I have it on good authority that he's trolling...

rhyae · Post by **rhyae** » September 30, 2003, 5:40 pm

let me guess, you had a bet with a friend...

noel · Post by **noel** » September 30, 2003, 5:44 pm

Nope. I was absolutely being a sarcastic ass when I made initial postings. I did not think ANYONE would not know what format was, and genuinely feel bad if he did in fact format. As I stated, I will more than happy to help him get back up and running if he actually did format.

Alusus · Post by **Alusus** » September 30, 2003, 10:06 pm

hey guys thanx for all the help i really appreciate it i will try to get this thing working i learn stuff pretty quick and may be able to do this myself thanx to all that wanted to help and ill let you know if i need any further help thanx Darren

Stalker Vacio · Post by **Stalker Vacio** » September 30, 2003, 10:24 pm

sorry to hear about the format.

next time backup so when something like this happens you can restore

Kudo · Post by **Kudo** » September 30, 2003, 11:49 pm

Actually, there is a way to recover data from a formated drive, through dos, but only if it was a high level format, if it was low level, im afraid nothing can help you

Kudo · Post by **Kudo** » September 30, 2003, 11:55 pm

ok here it is:

UNDELETE /ALL - type this in at the command line

also, to list the files that can be recovered,

UNDELETE /LIST

alternatively, for those who delete a file on accident.

type in:

RECOVER A:\DOCS\MYFILE.TXT (change path as needed)

edit: nm, these commands dont work for Windows 9X, still leavin for some usefull information tho~