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About Robert Waldron
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Expertise
I can answer most questions in this field. In over thirteen years I have never came across a hardware problem that I have not solved. Knowledge range from AMD K6 and Pentuim 1 to date

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For the past 13 years I have run my own business building, maintaining, repairing and upgrading PC's. When I started there were only three independent PC shops in Scotland, Silicon, Priceless and us.

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SNP

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general up to two years at UMIST

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GSM, UNM

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I have had over eight thousand clients and customers.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Robert Waldron 
In Category  PC hardware--CPU & Motherboard & RAM

SubjectDate Asked

Flash disks11/13/2009
  Q: Tried what you said, i still couldn't get rid of the right protection. I suppose there is nothing ...
  A: Here is the next thing to try. Go to = http://www.adata-group.com/en/support.php In Category ...
Dell Laptop won't boot-no fan11/11/2009
  Q: Hey I hope I am asking this in the right category, but anyway...I have a dell inspiron 1521, ...
  A: First thing to check is the memory module - remove and resite it. If that doesn't work then, as the ...
Flash disks11/9/2009
  Q: Pardon my asking,but what's a BIOS and how do i get into it? Nkutya. ANSWER: Hi Nkutya, The BIOS ...
  A: I have had to guess the make and model of your mainboard, so here goes - Start up your computer and ...
Flash disks11/5/2009
  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 ...
boot error11/4/2009
  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 ...
Flash disks11/4/2009
  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 ...
can't see anythings on screen10/31/2009
  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-boots10/30/2009
  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 ...
can't see anythings on screen10/29/2009
  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 ...
Backing up drivers10/27/2009
  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 ...
no power to computer10/27/2009
  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 disks10/27/2009
  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. ...
no power to computer10/26/2009
  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 ...
Flash disks10/26/2009
  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 ...
Flash disks10/23/2009
  Q: Am still following up myThe flash drive is assigned to drive D, which is also the same letter being ...
  A: Here is something to try. In Control Panel / Administratice Tools / Computer Management / Disk ...
unable to install win xp10/22/2009
  Q: I have been trying to install win XP pro on my old system. As soon as I start the installation I get ...
  A: I have flashed the BIOS on many mainboards, The only thing that you have to remember is to make ...
unable to install win xp10/22/2009
  Q: I have been trying to install win XP pro on my old system. As soon as I start the installation I get ...
  A: Is your Windows XP Pro a genuine copy ? If not have you tried the disc in any other computer ? The ...
My Shuttle PC (SN27P2) is stone dead.10/18/2009
  Q: My Shuttle PC (SN27P2) is dead yet power is reaching the machine. Could there be a fuse on the ...
  A: Slightly more hassle. Take the old PSU out and then see if you can get into it. Some of them are ...
PC wont restart10/18/2009
  Q: I've just installed a new motherboard/cpu and power suplly, on my pc, and at the same time i've also ...
  A: From what you describe, you could have a mainboard fault. Take that one back to the store and get it ...
PC wont restart10/17/2009
  Q: I've just installed a new motherboard/cpu and power suplly, on my pc, and at the same time i've also ...
  A: I suggest that you instal Windows again after formatting the hard drive. Also check the power saving ...
changing accounts10/15/2009
  Q: I need to format my laptop but have no idea how to do it or what discs I may need ??? The make is a ...
  A: OK no problem. Start your computer with your XP disc in the drive. Format and reload your Windows. ...
changing accounts10/15/2009
  Q: I need to format my laptop but have no idea how to do it or what discs I may need ??? The make is a ...
  A: Find the Dell disc that came with your laptop (may say recovery or windows on it), start your laptop ...
no signal10/14/2009
  Q: my dell 2350 turns on and starts to load about 10 sec into it the screen goes black and a message ...
  A: Start your computer in "Safe Mode" , run msconfig. Under the startup tab, untick all of the items ...
PC won't boot???10/14/2009
  Q: As soon as I plug in my Dell Dimension 4600C it just makes a clicking sound. I have pulled the Hard ...
  A: If your hard drive is Ok then I would be looking at the power supply unit. There are very rew things ...
multiple realtime users on a pc10/12/2009
  Q: hopefully you can help me. I want to have 1 tower and 3-4 monitors with 3-4 users surfing the ...
  A: You need to set the tower up as an internet server. From there you need the hardware to set up a ...
Dead PC10/7/2009
  Q: IBM 6832,P4, win 2K Xp. PC suddenly dead. checked power supply off-line (jumpered Grn) and it seems ...
  A: Without physically examining your computer there are three things that can cause the fault you ...
computer will not boot up10/5/2009
  Q: My computer will turn on and the fans will run but it will not open windows, its like there is ...
  A: By what you describe, it could be a capacitor problem on the mainboard. However a couple of ...
usb device is not recognized10/4/2009
  Q: my external hard drive is not recognized by windows.but its work on my friends system.. in my system ...
  A: Question - What is your USB Power selector set at ? You can set it to either VCC5V or SB5V. I ...
usb device is not recognized10/3/2009
  Q: my external hard drive is not recognized by windows.but its work on my friends system.. in my system ...
  A: I copied the following fromm the Western Digital web site - ...
PC automaticall shuts down at start-up9/30/2009
  Q: I am facing a serious problem with my computewr recently. When I start my computer it automatically ...
  A: By what you describe, I would be having a close look at the hard drive. The clicking noise usually ...
dummy bios no overclocking option9/30/2009
  Q: myself nitin fr india.i have a zenith brand pc. it has asus p5kpl-vm/si motherboard 800mhz fsb. and ...
  A: Have you tried to download the engineering release of ASUDOS. This will allow you to flash the BIOS ...
dummy bios no overclocking option9/29/2009
  Q: myself nitin fr india.i have a zenith brand pc. it has asus p5kpl-vm/si motherboard 800mhz fsb. and ...
  A: I have had a look online and unfortunately can only come up with the following - Ddownload a ...
Memory upgrade9/24/2009
  Q: I have a hp pavilion zv6170us and I know that this computer can support 2gb RAM, so I buy a memory ...
  A: Yes there is an internal memory slot under the keyboard. To find it copy the following link into ...
Hard Drive Upgrade for Dell Latitude C4009/22/2009
  Q: I want to replace my hard drive in my Dell C400 Laptop with a perfectly compatible one. I would ...
  A: For replacement I would recommend the Toshiba MK6034GAX 60 Gb Ide Hard Drive. You may be able to get ...
Blank Monitor9/22/2009
  Q: Robert: I had a virus problem which I believe was eradicated with PC Tools Spyware. Then the next ...
  A: Yes this helps. The problem is DEFINATELY NOT a hard drive problem. Do you have a seperate video ...
Blank Monitor9/21/2009
  Q: Robert: I had a virus problem which I believe was eradicated with PC Tools Spyware. Then the next ...
  A: By what you describe, this is definately not a hard drive problem. Try opening your system and ...
USB Based TV Tuner Card9/20/2009
  Q: Sub : USB Based TV Tuner Card I have a Compaq Laptop Model Presario V6000. I want to watch TV ...
  A: There are many USB Digital TV Tuner cards available - check out Amazon.co.uk. I am sure that you can ...
Graphics Card9/19/2009
  Q: I am using an Athlon 900 MHz system that I built in 2001 from the case of the first computer I built ...
  A: As you are changing your mainboard to accomodate the new processor, and you do not play games then I ...
RAM Housing on the motherboard9/14/2009
  Q: I believe I have a problem with my mobo/RAM that is quite unique. I have a Gigabyte K8NXP-SLI mobo; ...
  A: The next thing to look at is - What speed is your memory set at in the BIOS ? If it is set on ...
RAM Housing on the motherboard9/13/2009
  Q: I believe I have a problem with my mobo/RAM that is quite unique. I have a Gigabyte K8NXP-SLI mobo; ...
  A: Question first. Did you have any trouble fitting the RAM ? If not, then the fittings will be fine. ...
CPU OVERCLOCKING9/10/2009
  Q: I have a 1.6 Ghz P4 processor. How can i overclock it to 2.3 Ghz or something?
  A: CPU overclocking is done in the BIOS. This is not recommended without a vastly improved cooling ...
RAM limit9/10/2009
  Q: My home PC is a Dell Precision T3400. From the factory it contains 2x1GB strips of DDR2 memory, ...
  A: The maximum memory for your PC is 8Gb. The manufacturer seldom gets it wrong. If it was me I would ...
Power light blinking9/9/2009
  Q: the power light on monitor keep on blinking but nothing show in the monitor. What is wrong & what ...
  A: There are a number of things that could be the problem. I need more information. Do you have a ...
sound jack in rear of cpu8/28/2009
  Q: My computer was recently struck by lightning. The sound jack in the rear of the computer no longer ...
  A: By the sounds of things your mainboard has sustained damage. No your sound jack cannot be replaced, ...
Sound Problem8/25/2009
  Q: i have a gigabyte MB. my audio is not working. Drivers are installed properly and drivers are OK. ...
  A: I realise that this is a dumb question but I have to ask - Where are you plugging your speakers into ...
# # Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in ...8/22/2009
  Q: "Hi, i always get that error when i start up my pc, what could be done to stop this error from ...
  A: Last thing to try. Take the data cable out from the back of the DVD and plug it into the hard drive. ...
Is my PC overheating?8/18/2009
  Q: I have a pretty nice gaming pc I built but it keeps freezing while i play call of duty 5. I can play ...
  A: Firstly you need to find out if it actually is the CPU that is overheating. Before looking at that, ...
motherboard type8/13/2009
  Q: I bought a computer off ebay 8years ago brand new this company is now extinct.I want to increase ...
  A: Normally, somewhere on the board will be a number. Again normally letters and numbers combined. Find ...

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