Firstly it used to say needing to re-boot sometimes when it was turned on. Then couple of months back it would tick slowly then freeze and not respond. I called up, got new hard drive as XP wouldn't start at all.
Since new hard drive, most programs won't install quite properly, there's no sound whatsoever, says there's no media jobby installed (sorry you'll have to bear with me). Now internet is having problems. Error messages a lot of the time particularly with mail, can't reply to any messages, doesn't do anything when clicked, I can't attach any files to messages, can't spellcheck etc. nothing on toolbar works. Javascript messages keep coming up saying not enabled but I checked and it is. I downloaded the internet explorer 7 jobby like it said but no better, flicks up an error message on desktop now. Now I can't open any PDF things, all jumbled. Think my drivers/ultilities didn't install right but get error message when I put CD back in - any ideas? Warranty ends Nov - thanks
2006-10-27 11:34:40 · 11 answers · asked by katy7375 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
did this problem only occure when you downloaded internet explorer 7 this program is only suitable for windows XP uninstall it if you can and see what happens
2006-10-27 11:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh lordy, you are in a state! I take it that when you got the new hard disc, someone put Windows back on it for you? And by the sounds of it, not very well!
FIrst thing you have to check is the Device Manager. Open the control pannel and double click on the "System" icon then select the "hardware" tab, then the device manager button. Do you have any yellow question marks? or yellow warning triangles with black exclimation marks? If so you have problems with drivers, and unless you know what is what, you are going to need help getting them on and working, as you'd need to know who made what bit of your PC, and go to that website and download that driver and so on.
You then need to visit lots of other website to download your utilities like JAVA (www.java.com) Acrobat reader (www.adobe.com) and Flash (also www.adobe.com) I agree with others, I'd remove IE 7 for now, lets walk before we run here! Get 6 working first, then you can upgrade, if you want to..
2006-10-27 12:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are using a home built computer. I highly recommend a store bought computer that come with Restore Disks unless you know a lot about building them. I know they are costly. XP doesn not like OLD hardware and most OLD software...Best to buy a new XP with all new hardware and software.. Hewlitt Packard is a good product..
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2006-10-27 11:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 01:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
I can aso give you a link that deals with the internet connection Many of the problems can be solved by making software changes or small hardware corrections. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yl62gz
2006-10-28 23:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by blsruthi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you installed a new hard drive, then reinstalled windows, reinstalled your old stuff, reinstalled drivers, checked for viruses and it STILL doesn't work then you basically have a f*cked pc, you need to take it back to the shop while you still have your warranty.
2006-10-27 11:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you fitted a new hard drive all of the programs would have needed reinstalling onto the new drive, it sounds like you need to take this back to who ever fitted that new drive...
2006-10-27 11:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a virus is in there.have you got any anti virus software?
AntiVir is a free to download progam and its great
Spybot is also free and good for spyware.
if that dont help get that warrenty sorted before it ends.
good luk
2006-10-27 11:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by aberdeen302004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...wow...I think you should maybe get a new one...as for no sound...go download the audio drivers..??
2006-10-27 11:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by ~Grace~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋