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About Mike
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Expertise
Areas of expertise: PC Hardware, Peripherals, Barcode Scanners, Printers, and Applications, Networking, Microsoft Applications. I am good at researching issues and have a lot of contacts in the IT industry. So, if I can't directly answer a question I can likely find the answer. Areas I won't be much help in: Apple Computers, Linux, older Networking technologies like Token Ring, or Thick/Thinnet.

Experience
I'm currently a Network Administrator for a contract circuit board manufacturer in Oregon, USA. I've been working on PCs from a hobby standpoint for better than 25 years. I've been doing it professionally for 4 years.

Education/Credentials
A+ Certification, Network + Certification, MCP, MCDST, MCSA (in process)

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

LPC Controller Interface11/7/2009Mike
  Q: It is about weeks that i'm following for answers to this questions and i didn't find just simple ...
  A: All of these are pretty complicated components so it's difficult to explain them in a simple way ...
problem with usb ports11/6/2009Keith
  Q: i have a problem with my usb ports. how do i solve it ANSWER: Do they not work or are they just not ...
  A: Go to Control Panel> System> Device Manager> scroll down to Universal Serial Bus Controllers and ...
problem with usb ports11/6/2009Mike
  Q: i have a problem with all my usb ports. what do i do ANSWER: Without more detail I'm not sure what ...
  A: I think a virus is unlikely because viruses that cause actual computer hardware problem like that ...
Prototype Computer Build11/6/2009Keith
  Q: First, I will tell a little about my business: I am a very computer-oriented person, and know almost ...
  A: Great question! According to the computer and the BIOS (setup)there are several ways to overclock ...
usb ports11/6/2009Mike
  Q: sometimes my usb ports don't recognize that i have plugged in a keyboard, scanner etc. i unplug and ...
  A: You can get add-on USB cards, which are pretty easy to install. Here is an example: ...
Dell Dim. 235011/6/2009Keith
  Q: Hey thanks a lot for your prompt reply to my questions about my 2350 Dell. I have the Windows XP sp ...
  A: I used to go to the dell support forums and search the answers there. There is a wealth of ...
problem with usb ports11/5/2009Mike
  Q: i have a problem with all my usb ports. what do i do
  A: Without more detail I'm not sure what problem you are having. If your USB devices are not working ...
High noisy processor Fan11/5/2009Mike
  Q: i've Dell DHS Desktop,on turning ON, processor fan's spead increases just like jet Fan. Monitor and ...
  A: The fact that your monitor light stays orange means that it is not receiving any video signal from ...
Flash disks11/5/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Pardon my asking,but what's a BIOS and how do i get into it? Nkutya.
  A: The BIOS is the mainboard set up utility. You get into the BIOS by pressing either F2 or the delete ...
Win 98 machine that "hangs"11/5/2009Mike
  Q: I have a Win '98 dell inspiron 4000. It is protected by GoBack, but it won't go past the GoBack ...
  A: That GoBack software, while useful on pre-XP computers since it works like a System Restore, is ...
boot error11/4/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: i have p3 mercury mother board model kob 810e. my mother board's keyboard female plug broken ...
  A: Unfortunately, the only way to get a USB keyboard to work at boot is to change settings in your ...
hang computer11/4/2009Mike
  Q: when i attach pen drive to my pc then pc will stop working up to long time(HANG),why this?
  A: I would suspect that you have some kind of Malware on your computer that is causing it to freeze up ...
Flash disks11/4/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: I did as you said. Now, it says I have to insert a new disk for drive W. What does this mean? What ...
  A: Next plan. Go into your BIOS and disable all USB. Boot the computer. Check that all USB Devices are ...
Hard Drive replacement,sort of11/3/2009Mike
  Q: I have an HP Pavilion model XG843 w/20 GIG HD and maxed out memory at 512MB,HP says I can upgrade my ...
  A: I'm hoping I'm not wrong but I cannot imagine why that computer couldn't handle a larger hard drive ...
dimension 2350 dell11/3/2009Keith
  Q: "Hi there Keith! I have my old Dimension 2350 Dell which is down and I can't seem to find what the ...
  A: Mario, I would first go to the dell site and see what the blinking light means. There are beep codes ...
Laptop won't boot?11/3/2009Keith
  Q: I'm not sure if this is in the right category. My laptop (a Compaq Evo n610c, running Windows XP) ...
  A: In the boot up screen it should have what button to push to enter setup or BIOS. We need to find out ...
Hard Drive replacement,sort of11/2/2009Mike
  Q: I have an HP Pavilion model XG843 w/20 GIG HD and maxed out memory at 512MB,HP says I can upgrade my ...
  A: First off, Semper Fi! Never served but I have the utmost respect for you that have. That computer ...
I need your help11/2/2009Keith
  Q: Ok first this question is about a netbook....but as of yet there are not any laptop experts. If you ...
  A: I cannot find any information about upgrading the CPU. It has been my experience when it comes to ...
Disabling USB Storage Device11/1/2009Mike
  Q: I am an Information System Auditor. Due to the spreading of computer viruses through the use of USB ...
  A: I'm not familiar with that application but it looks like a pretty interesting program. The ...
pc shuts off by itself10/31/2009Bobbert
  Q: my desktop started shutting off a couple weeks ago. it gradually got worse and now it wont even come ...
  A: Well, you can replace the mainboard battery for about a dollar (or less), so that would be the first ...
can't see anythings on screen10/31/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: .i hope this is the right place. i have problem with my screen after reset my ink cartridge. it ...
  A: Take out the newest video drivers that you have loaded and ONLY load the video drivers from the disc ...
Dell XPS 720 sudden re-boots10/30/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: My XPS 720 has sudden re-boots, sometime when it is still booting up. There is no warning, just ...
  A: , Yes, please reformat the partitions. It would be better if you actually deleted the partitions ...
system lagging10/30/2009Mike
  Q: I have a a computer with a celeron 3.3 ghz processor running windows xp...it's supposed to have a ...
  A: The RAM not showing a full 1gb is normal, especially for Celeron processors. Windows will use a ...
CPU cooling fan10/29/2009Mike
  Q: .am using a home built computer with XP. Recently the CPU fan started making noise. Today, I ...
  A: The processor is overheating. Chances are you removed too much of the thermal paste that goes on ...
can't see anythings on screen10/29/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: .i hope this is the right place. i have problem with my screen after reset my ink cartridge. it ...
  A: Go to Start then Run, type in the box MSCONFIG press OK. Go to the Startup Tab. Untick all except ...
hardware acceleration10/28/2009Mike
  Q: I have a nvidea 7900 pci-e video card and on a xp install it freezes at the video driver part of the ...
  A: I'm thinking your Outlook issue is unrelated. A 600MB .pst file is enormous and Outlook has a ...
My iTouch restarts my PC10/28/2009Michael Tedeschi
  Q: I recently got a new iTouch 3GS and I synced it to my desktop (HP with Windows XP Home Edition) for ...
  A: Try removing all of your USB devices from the device manager You will need to have a non usb ...
LCD color monitor10/28/2009Mike
  Q: I recently purchased a used monitor [sony SDM-HS75P color monitor] to replace my old large monitor. ...
  A: If the little light on the power button of the monitor stays Green but you have no picture then ...
Backing up drivers10/27/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: I wasn't sure what category I should click on but maybe you can steer me in the right direction if I ...
  A: The easiest way is to download them from the Acer website and save them directly to a USB ...
USB 2.0 not working?10/27/2009Ricardo Agudelo
  Q: Agudelo. Please see the attached image. This message pops up periodically, and even though I am ...
  A: Probably because the attached device is not V2.0 compliant. I forgot to mention the message pops up ...
no power to computer10/27/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: I have a Emachine T2824 here. One day I tried to turn it on and got nothing at all, no sounds or ...
  A: I have been reading quite a few posts to buletin boards on the net, unfortunately a lot of people ...
Flash disks10/27/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Please don't tire of me-at least not just yet. I followed what you had suggested and managed to ...
  A: Don't worry, I do not tire that easily. FAT 32 is the file system most associated with Windows 98. ...
hardware acceleration10/27/2009Mike
  Q: I have a nvidea 7900 pci-e video card and on a xp install it freezes at the video driver part of the ...
  A: Hardware Acceleration is all between the motherboard and the video card so it won't hurt your ...
no power to computer10/26/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: I have a Emachine T2824 here. One day I tried to turn it on and got nothing at all, no sounds or ...
  A: When you move the power cables to the mainboard, it is common to also move other components by ...
Computer Slow To Bootup10/26/2009Mike
  Q: They told me I had been asking too many follow-up questions, so I had to start a new question. I ...
  A: The only software that will do what you are wanting is an imaging type program, like Symantec ...
"you PC could run faster if..." (USB 2.0)10/26/2009Ricardo Agudelo
  Q: Agudelo. Please see the attached image. This message pops up periodically, and even though I am ...
  A: Pretty annoying isn't it? The message only means that either the USB port in the computer and/or ...
Flash disks10/26/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Am still following up myThe flash drive is assigned to drive D, which is also the same letter being ...
  A: Found this on a Microsoft website - give it a go Robert. Log on to the computer as ...
monitor - video card10/26/2009Keith
  Q: I recently purchased a used sony lcd color monitor and I have a dell dimension 2400 CPU. The monitor ...
  A: If the monitor driver did not help there are several things you can try. 1. Try the monitor on ...
USB high speed controller10/25/2009Mike
  Q: My girlfriend has a Compaq computer running Wiondows XP. She has a 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host ...
  A: I'm assuming this is a desktop computer, not a laptop? You can purchase USB 2.0 cards to add into ...
Computer Slow To Bootup10/24/2009Mike
  Q: Mike: First I will tell you about my computer. I have a Dell Inspiron 530, Running 32-Bit Vista ...
  A: That computer has a PCI Express x16 video slot so that is the type of card you want to look for. ...

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