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What OS are you using? I typically don't reccomend installing programs that claim to replace/fix operating system files. A lot of times OS files are different from PC to PC due to drivers, installed software, etc. What problems are you having? Most likely I and/or many others can help you out with real advice.
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Just don't let frolf touch your computer...
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I have Linksys G router and Linksys G wireless card.........2.4 something.......
AOL I guess.........I have another laptop (Dell for business) that already has a wireless card and a high speed internet router attached to it from Time Warner that is in another bedroom...........my AOL is dial up tho but I have about 4 cable places in my bedroom just in case I rearrange furniture in the future.........the one in the other bedroom has 4 cables places all the way up to the ceiling.........I had a bright idea to mount a TV high up but forget there wasnt a receptacle for the power........ [???1]
AOL I guess.........I have another laptop (Dell for business) that already has a wireless card and a high speed internet router attached to it from Time Warner that is in another bedroom...........my AOL is dial up tho but I have about 4 cable places in my bedroom just in case I rearrange furniture in the future.........the one in the other bedroom has 4 cables places all the way up to the ceiling.........I had a bright idea to mount a TV high up but forget there wasnt a receptacle for the power........ [???1]
Lisha, getting started is easy. just plug in the cable modem. and plug in the lan cable into the wlan port of the wireless router. and if you already have cable modem coming in, why do you still have aol?
now plug in another lan cable to one of the numbered ports, and connect it to your laptop/ computer whatever.
open up firefox/ internet explore (what ever your browser of choice is) and type in ip address given in the manual. i think it something like 192.168.1.1 or something? i changed my router's ip address, so i dont' remember exactly.
i think you just need to put the password in, which is admin (usually) but again, consult the dreaded manual. then turn on the wireless option, and you should be in business. (dont' forget to change your password)
but that's the easy part. you have to set up security on it, so not everyone around your house can hop on your wireless network. (this isn't too hard either, but it might need some tweaking.) so far i only use MAC filtering. (which means only machines w/ the correct MAC address can access the wireless router. MAC address is the weird grouping of 2 numbers/alphabets separated by dashes)
when i get unlazy, i'll get the secure wireless network going, and be a better help to ya.
now plug in another lan cable to one of the numbered ports, and connect it to your laptop/ computer whatever.
open up firefox/ internet explore (what ever your browser of choice is) and type in ip address given in the manual. i think it something like 192.168.1.1 or something? i changed my router's ip address, so i dont' remember exactly.
i think you just need to put the password in, which is admin (usually) but again, consult the dreaded manual. then turn on the wireless option, and you should be in business. (dont' forget to change your password)
but that's the easy part. you have to set up security on it, so not everyone around your house can hop on your wireless network. (this isn't too hard either, but it might need some tweaking.) so far i only use MAC filtering. (which means only machines w/ the correct MAC address can access the wireless router. MAC address is the weird grouping of 2 numbers/alphabets separated by dashes)
when i get unlazy, i'll get the secure wireless network going, and be a better help to ya.
the high speed internet should be attached to the cable modem. when you say the high speed internet router, do you mean, and acutal router? (which should have few other ports, like 4 or 5 other ethernet ports for you to plug in other computers) or just a high speed modem, with one ethernet port that plugs into a computer?
simple solution is this: as long as you have the high speed modem, plug in the ethernet cable to the ethernet port and connect the other end to the wireless router's wlan port.
as for the browser question, i assume you are using the internet explorer since you don't really know![[:p]](/images/smilies/tongue.png "Stick Out Tongue [:p]")
you'll be clicking on an e with ring going aroudn it, i would imagine. firefox is a better alternative imo. esp for banking sites and such. but that's just me.
i guess i'll turn this into a week long, get Lish on broadband all across the house project. (if you have broadband at all..) your two statements are confusing the slightly buzzed ole me..
simple solution is this: as long as you have the high speed modem, plug in the ethernet cable to the ethernet port and connect the other end to the wireless router's wlan port.
as for the browser question, i assume you are using the internet explorer since you don't really know
you'll be clicking on an e with ring going aroudn it, i would imagine. firefox is a better alternative imo. esp for banking sites and such. but that's just me.i guess i'll turn this into a week long, get Lish on broadband all across the house project. (if you have broadband at all..) your two statements are confusing the slightly buzzed ole me..
unfortunately I am in Mississippi on business this week........
here's the set up on my personal computer that I want to be wireless......
Click AOL icon, put in screen name and password, logged on
Click Favorite BMWBoard
I never turn off AOL unless I am out of town...actually I never even turn the computer off when I leave......![[clap]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
We can start again when I get back and I have the pieces all laid out..... [fake]
I am thankful tho......![[confused]](/images/smilies/confused.png "Confused [confused]")
here's the set up on my personal computer that I want to be wireless......
Click AOL icon, put in screen name and password, logged on
Click Favorite BMWBoard
I never turn off AOL unless I am out of town...actually I never even turn the computer off when I leave......
We can start again when I get back and I have the pieces all laid out..... [fake]
I am thankful tho......
Big Daddy, as others have mentioned, it is probably not a good idea to toy with the Windows registry and other software along those lines. As Tom suggested, formatting the machine and starting over is easily your best bet. But before you do that, I absolutely must recommend two programs for you to download, install, and run (both programs are free).
Lavasoft Ad-Aware:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10319876.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
These two programs scan your hard drive(s) to make sure there is no spyware or adware installed on your computer. Both programs can either "quarantine" or remove any and all spyware/adware installed on the computer. I recommend using BOTH programs because one program finds some spyware and the other program finds others.
I feel like these two software programs are absolute NECESSITIES for any machine. They are completely free and they constantly release updates for you to download and run (very easy to do, it does it for you in the program itself quickly).
Here are some maintenance tips to keep a PC running smoothly:
-Run Spybot and Ad-Aware (the two programs above) once a month to keep your system clean.
-Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter once a month to keep hard drive contents organized (accessible through Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter).
-Keep wallpapers, desktop icons/shortcuts, and stupid effects along those lines to a minimum. I know none of you like hearing this, but these things all eat into system resource and are not an uncommon cause for Windows crashes.
-Always uninstall old programs through its designated Uninstaller. Do NOT go to the folder on your hard drive and send it to the Recycle Bin!
-Keep free demo installations to a minimum. Demo versions of software are often buggy and not easy to uninstall.
-Always turn the computer on and off appropriately. Power it on with the power button and then turn it off by going to Start>Shutdown. Laptops have Suspend mode, which is fine to use, but your laptop or computer should get a fresh reboot ONCE A DAY.
-Do not uninstall anything that is unfamiliar to you.
-Do not run your machine 24/7. Yes, most dekstops are capable of this, but not laptops. Most laptops still do not have the proper cooling to run 24/7. It will overheat or parts will burn out much sooner than they should.
If I can think of anything else, I will post.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10319876.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
These two programs scan your hard drive(s) to make sure there is no spyware or adware installed on your computer. Both programs can either "quarantine" or remove any and all spyware/adware installed on the computer. I recommend using BOTH programs because one program finds some spyware and the other program finds others.
I feel like these two software programs are absolute NECESSITIES for any machine. They are completely free and they constantly release updates for you to download and run (very easy to do, it does it for you in the program itself quickly).
Here are some maintenance tips to keep a PC running smoothly:
-Run Spybot and Ad-Aware (the two programs above) once a month to keep your system clean.
-Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter once a month to keep hard drive contents organized (accessible through Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter).
-Keep wallpapers, desktop icons/shortcuts, and stupid effects along those lines to a minimum. I know none of you like hearing this, but these things all eat into system resource and are not an uncommon cause for Windows crashes.
-Always uninstall old programs through its designated Uninstaller. Do NOT go to the folder on your hard drive and send it to the Recycle Bin!
-Keep free demo installations to a minimum. Demo versions of software are often buggy and not easy to uninstall.
-Always turn the computer on and off appropriately. Power it on with the power button and then turn it off by going to Start>Shutdown. Laptops have Suspend mode, which is fine to use, but your laptop or computer should get a fresh reboot ONCE A DAY.
-Do not uninstall anything that is unfamiliar to you.
-Do not run your machine 24/7. Yes, most dekstops are capable of this, but not laptops. Most laptops still do not have the proper cooling to run 24/7. It will overheat or parts will burn out much sooner than they should.
If I can think of anything else, I will post.
big pops, sorry to jack the thread w/ conversation w/ lisha.
on top of Emile's suggestions, i would like to add: AVG antivirus to the list. this is one of the best anti virus progs out there, free or not. i made the switch from norton and i couldn't be happier. (it found many virri sitting on my friend's comp, where norton couldn't.)
another thing to speed up windows is to get rid of all those auto start apps like quick time task, and other media apps. also things like ati's display controller thingie etc. keep things running in the background to a minium to get max perf out of your computer also.
on top of Emile's suggestions, i would like to add: AVG antivirus to the list. this is one of the best anti virus progs out there, free or not. i made the switch from norton and i couldn't be happier. (it found many virri sitting on my friend's comp, where norton couldn't.)
another thing to speed up windows is to get rid of all those auto start apps like quick time task, and other media apps. also things like ati's display controller thingie etc. keep things running in the background to a minium to get max perf out of your computer also.