Posts by Mr T

I have had loads of issues with this card on Linux operating systems, simple fact it is their latest with draft n support, have to wait for drivers to catch up.. Have you tried it using just b+g mode in the drivers or software?

I would also redo the DC jack, using a brand new one... Sometimes it doesn't always take first time esp the back middle connector)..

Check here - not the best site to download from, but I have used it with some success... I personally would have not downgraded, but gone up to win7 and get the latest driver support... (tip, when you update the video driver always...

Yep, usual sign of a dying LCD...

Quote: Originally Posted by dirt_squirrel I'm having a very similar issue with my acer aspire 8730 and it's wireless adaptor. i've tried updating the drivers and all tha tgood stuff but to no avail. other people have...

USB still causes headaches on 'cloned' backups due to the USB drive not always being 'mounted' as the first boot device (Norton Ghost always had this issue).. Things are improving though.... This looks like a useful FREE tool that may...

Here is a useful tool that may work as well if you cannot get backup 'n restore to work... You may be able to clone the win7 partition to DVD's and make a useful backup... (Still playing with this... Runs as a live CD mini operating...

From past experience if the BIOS has a password on it and it is sold on 99% of the time the previous owner removes the password in order to sell the laptop, likewise will also format the drive to remove (in one sense ) the personal data...

Just tied xPUD which is a 'fast' loader basic setup... Very good, a bit buggy, only draw back is the lack of support for wifi cards (won't see realtek)... You download it and install it through M$ windows and choose to boot to it... Get...

Get a USB keyboard and use that if the cleaning doesn't work... You should get a keyboard quite cheap off somewhere like e-bay.... I have heard of putting the keyboard in the dishwasher to clean it, thoroughly drying it out afterwards...