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hi... me gots a question...
i got my hands on the windows xp media centre remote and receiver, nothing else and no extra wires
how could i use the extra features that are on the remote control... only the volume buttons work now and thats kinda cool but i know it can do more...
thanks in advance...
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Posted: 2005-12-14 14:21:15
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What are the symptons of a dying cpu?
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Posted: 2005-12-14 14:24:12
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hey cycovision
cheers for your help mate, i really appretiate it
theres no alternative to the firewall thing is there? is there any other method?
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Posted: 2005-12-14 19:15:54
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@Temp
Yeah, a software firewall is good enough for most people. It's just if you want to be really, really safe a hardware firewall is preferable.
@joebmc
The symptoms are the same as for a failing motherboard:
Random crashing
Blue Screening
Can't install software (despite knowing that the CD drive is ok)
Wierd error messages
Total freezing up (can't move mouse pointer)
PC restarting itself
Trouble is, one or more of the above symptoms can also be a sign of poor heat dissipation, failing memory or even failing IDE devices or cables.
First thing to do if you suspect a failing CPU is to remove the heatsink and fan, clean them thouroughly (clean the surface of the CPU too using kitchen paper), apply a good amount of thermal grease and replace the heatsink and fan. Very often the CPU is fine, it's just not cooling properly, despite what any hardware temperature monitors might say.
@icewinds
To be honest, I've never used a remote control and reciever with media centre, but I suspect you might need extra software to get all of the functionality. Can you post the make and model number of the remote / reciever?
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Posted: 2005-12-14 19:54:55
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http://www.xpcgear.com/xpremote.html
hope this helps...
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Posted: 2005-12-15 07:30:04
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Sounds like it hasn't installed properly, although I may be wrong about that. M$ reckon that when you plug the reciever in, a wizard should start up automatically to help you configure the remote.
Firstly, try uninstalling and reinstalling the reciever by following the instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=839275
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Posted: 2005-12-15 09:28:56
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A little help please......
I recently got myself an ADSL connection and my isp supplied me with an router....its a d-link dsl502t.
It connects to my pc through a usb port but the problem is sometimes right out of the blue for no apparent reason my connection just hangs....ie no more connectivity and the connected icon in the taskbar does nothing on right clicking anymore. WHY??
I switch the router off n on and everything works again so it doesnt seem to a connection problem as far as my provider is concerned.
I've upgraded to latest drivers and also updated my router's firmware to no avail
My router provides an option to connect via ethernet.........so i removed the usb cable n connected it using the ethernet cable (mobo has built in gigabit ethernet).....it shows connected in task-bar but i dont really have a connection anymore.....i didnt confg anything or change any settings coz i dont know if any need to....DO THEY??
I'll be glad if you can help me out mate
Oh btw i run xp sp2 and its fully updated.
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Posted: 2005-12-15 17:41:36
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my brpadband also disconnects randomly after i got upgraded to 2mb. i havent had time to check it. maybe cyco can post some advice. i would of thought its something to do with my isp as connections havent changed nor has anything on pc as far as i know.
dude_se
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Posted: 2005-12-15 18:16:21
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@ cyco
thanks, but a normal norton firewall doesnt protect my ip
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Posted: 2005-12-15 19:58:31
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@clank
Disconnect the router totally and then uninstall the USB drivers. Restart the PC and then connect the router via the Ethernet connection. Follow the instructions in the setup manual (usually included as an acrobat file on the supplied CD) to configure the router via your web browser. Ethernet and routers usually get on like a house on fire!
@dude
Sounds like you might have a weak ADSL signal, not a lot you can do about it other than contact your ISP and BT
@temp
No firewall hides your IP address totaly! If it did, you wouldn't be able to get on the internet at all since your IP addy needs to be visable to your ISP's servers in order for them to know where to send the information to!
The important thing is that a firewall blocks unwanted applications from accessing the net (like viruses) and it blocks unsecured ports that hackers can get in through. Just because a port and your IP address is visable, it doesn't mean that people can get in
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Posted: 2005-12-15 20:32:31
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