Another Problem.. Hopefully my last! - Page 2

Pickers · 21-12-2009, 18:22

Interesting. I have uninstalled the linksys monitoring software, and am using windows stuff, and touch wood (again) it seems to be working...
Well - no crashes in the 4 mins since I connected

Now, one more thing
I need a longer DVI-I cable. I have a longer DVI-D cable, but it makes the screen go funny. Odd, cos I have the same monitor at home and it works fine - must be a slightly different revision!

Anyone know where i can get a 2m DVI-I cable on the highstreet for not very much??
Well... I just had a blue screen... which is different to a freeze I guess

Wellington · 21-12-2009, 23:08

If it crashes again, try opening up the box and just re-seating all the componets, it's possible somthing may have been dislodged in travel.

Mark · 21-12-2009, 23:14

Indeed. Oh, and try a different port for the USB thingy. Start with the port furthest away from where it is now (which might mean on the front - or back).

Burble · 21-12-2009, 23:17

If you have a powered USB hub you could try using that.

Pickers · 22-12-2009, 12:45

Its definatly the wireless.
Well, since unpluging the wireless adaptor theres been no crashes.. So its either the
wireless, or the USB drivers. DUnno how to test the USB stuff tho

divine · 22-12-2009, 22:51

I've never found a type of equipment that has given me more grief, BSODs, crashes etc. than wireless adaptors.

I swear writing stable wifi drivers is for some reason an impossible task, cos no one can seem to do it.

Burble · 23-12-2009, 09:55

USB networking equipment (wireless or ethernet) is the spawn of Satan.

Pickers · 23-12-2009, 11:24

Its working... I bought a new wireless adapter for my dad, and hes dead chuffed. Phew.
Thanks for suffering my moans people!

Mark · 23-12-2009, 11:36

I don't know why USB networking causes such incredible grief, but it does. Windows XP is particularly badly afflicted as wireless in general was an afterthought. I don't know if Windows 7/Vista is any better.

Glad you've got it sorted. Sounds like the previous adapter may have been faulty.

21-12-2009, 18:22	#11
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Interesting. I have uninstalled the linksys monitoring software, and am using windows stuff, and touch wood (again) it seems to be working... Well - no crashes in the 4 mins since I connected Now, one more thing I need a longer DVI-I cable. I have a longer DVI-D cable, but it makes the screen go funny. Odd, cos I have the same monitor at home and it works fine - must be a slightly different revision! Anyone know where i can get a 2m DVI-I cable on the highstreet for not very much?? Well... I just had a blue screen... which is different to a freeze I guess __________________ Pictures Last edited by Pickers; 21-12-2009 at 18:39.

21-12-2009, 23:08	#12
Wellington Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cranham, Upminster, Essex Posts: 293	If it crashes again, try opening up the box and just re-seating all the componets, it's possible somthing may have been dislodged in travel. __________________

22-12-2009, 12:45	#15
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Its definatly the wireless. Well, since unpluging the wireless adaptor theres been no crashes.. So its either the wireless, or the USB drivers. DUnno how to test the USB stuff tho __________________ Pictures

22-12-2009, 22:51	#16
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	I've never found a type of equipment that has given me more grief, BSODs, crashes etc. than wireless adaptors. I swear writing stable wifi drivers is for some reason an impossible task, cos no one can seem to do it. __________________

23-12-2009, 11:24	#18
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Its working... I bought a new wireless adapter for my dad, and hes dead chuffed. Phew. Thanks for suffering my moans people! __________________ Pictures

21-12-2009, 23:14	#13
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Indeed. Oh, and try a different port for the USB thingy. Start with the port furthest away from where it is now (which might mean on the front - or back).

21-12-2009, 23:17	#14
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	If you have a powered USB hub you could try using that.

23-12-2009, 09:55	#17
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	USB networking equipment (wireless or ethernet) is the spawn of Satan.

23-12-2009, 11:36	#19
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I don't know why USB networking causes such incredible grief, but it does. Windows XP is particularly badly afflicted as wireless in general was an afterthought. I don't know if Windows 7/Vista is any better. Glad you've got it sorted. Sounds like the previous adapter may have been faulty.

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