Apple :: System Preferences Restored
Nov 11, 2009
When I open System Preferences, then 'Network', I'm trying to add "BLUETOOTH DUN" to this list of available connection choices and the Beach-Ball (coloured spinning progress wheel just sits there and spins forever). (I inadvertently hit the minus button to the Bluetooth connection feature. It's available, it just won't populate in the field). I tried re-installing my Snow Leopard CD and took an hour doing that and it made no difference. I need to get my System Preferences restored.
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Dec 9, 2014
My touchpad keeps freezing. I've been forced to system restore twice which is annoying. What are my options....
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Dec 21, 2014
Laptop has not been used regularly for quite a while. The system booted up fine and loaded Windows Vista with no problem. Everything seemed to be in working order. Decided to wipe the system, load productivity applications, and give it to my grandson who is starting college. I depressed the F8 key during start up and entered the recovery routine. I selected the "restore to factory settings" option.Â
The system indicated it was first formatting the drive and then restoring the system.  When I restarted the computer I got to the Dell Boot Screen. Displayed on the screen is the Dell logo, "Inspiron 1520 Series", progress bar, and "BIOS Revision A03". The progress bar fills from left to right and restarts the process in a perpetual loop. When I power the system off the on; the first boot cycle seems to take a lot longer for the progress to fill, but after that it loops with the progress bar filling quickly.The system no longer responds to the F8 key being depressed during start-up.Â
Consequently, I can not repeat the "Restore to factory settings" process. I have tried to boot the system several times with the same results. When I press F12 during and get "boot options" choosing "Internal Hard Drive" or "Onboard NIC" makes no difference. When I run the diagnostics option from the F12 screen; the system displays the heading: "Pre-boot System Assessment Build 4106" and passes all tests.
It appears to me that the recovery to factory settings routine has in some way damaged the system. It had been working fine before the procedure and hangs during boot afterward. How to get the system back into proper operating condition with the factory settings restored.
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Mar 22, 2009
I have tried since last night to configure my mac mail. I have read that I need to click "mail" then "preferences". However, "preferences" and most everything else is shaded. Does anyone have a clue why this might be?
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Jun 8, 2014
I have an HP pavilion dv5000, running XP. I recently had to use the recovery partition to restore it to factory condition, but now there is no wireless. I checked in the Device Manager and it's as if it never existed, I can only use it hooked up to my router by cable...
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Aug 11, 2009
i get a black screen and when the screen comes back it says "display driver crashed and successfully restored" and everything was fine. well today it happened again, and it didnt successfully restore and the screen stayed black, so i turned the computer off. I turned it back on and i had an assortment of Black lines, white and fading colors that would appear and reappear and now i cant even see anything on the screen but the whacky colors and lines, and i cannot boot up,
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Sep 25, 2009
I was wondering if there are any ways to lower system temperature on MBP? My machine gets hot (particular the left side) even though I am just doing simple tasks like surfing and word processing.
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Dec 20, 2009
Even as I write this, my Macbook is chugging (or slowing down) for some reason, and this has been happening lately where it almost never happened like a month ago.
To be more specific, when I enter text it's like there's a kink in a hose; no letters will appear and then a stream of all the letters I've been typing will pour out onto the screen. Prior to this happening I'll get the swirling whirling rainbow ball that I guess means the system is "thinking" or whatever. This is happening with all programs and when I switch tabs in Firefox.
Anyone also dealing with this?
I haven't really added much to my Mac recently that might cause something like this to happen. It's like it's getting brain freeze or something.
I'm also gonna throw this out there too - maybe Facebook chat has something to do with this? 'Cuz I'm on it right now and it's in full chug mode.
Anyway, any help/insight into this annoying new development would be much appreciated.
'Cuz the ol' Macbook was running perfectly not too long ago, and I miss those days.
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Jun 10, 2009
I have to swap out the current hard drive on my old Power Mac G5 because it's become unreadable. I've decided on the hard drive to replace it, but I have no idea how to go about installing the operating system. Moreover, my Power Mac G5 came with 10.3.5 Tiger, so is it safe to upgrade to Leopard even if I have older components?
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Jun 6, 2009
Don't know if this was known yet but a dutch guy posted these screenshots of a T-Mobile system showing iPhone 2009 models.
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Apr 4, 2010
what is the easiest way to connect and properly operate a Logitech Z-5500 surround sound system from my new macbook pro 15inch. Do i have to get a new sound card? Or is there some sort of cable that I can buy instead?
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Aug 23, 2009
Thinking about getting a 15" MBP for the great hardware design and ability to still run whatever OS I choose. Not an Apple "fanboy," so to speak, but I appreciate the design (and ~7-hour battery life).
Unless I can get Evernote up and running the way I like, I'll need to use Microsoft OneNote quite a bit. My question is this -- given that I've never worked with OS virtualization / VMs before, just how seamless is VirtualBox running any given Windows operating system with Office running inside of that? Would my OneNote notebooks just be saved somewhere in my home directory in OS X, readily accessible for backups and the like?
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Apr 18, 2009
Sat Apr 18 10:41:49 2009
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001A9C68): Kernel trap at 0x0565b540, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x00020051, CR3: 0x0155d000, CR4: 0x00000660
EAX: 0x053ed080, EBX: 0x05070400, ECX: 0x049d64c4, EDX: 0x050d2680
CR2: 0x00020051, EBP: 0x349f3ed8, ESI: 0x00000006, EDI: 0x80000003
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x0565b540, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x049d0010
Error code: 0x00000000
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x349f3cc8 : 0x12b4f3 (0x45b13c 0x349f3cfc 0x1335e4 0x0)
0x349f3d18 : 0x1a9c68 (0x464700 0x565b540 0xe 0x463eb0)
0x349f3df8 : 0x1a038d (0x349f3e10 0xffffffff 0x349f3ed8 0x565b540)
0x349f3e08 : 0x565b540 (0xe 0x48 0x349f0010 0x3e0010)
0x349f3ed8 : 0x417f14 (0x5070400 0x3 0x5070400 0x5070400)
0x349f3f48 : 0x4182ab (0x5070400 0x349f3f94 0x136713 0x19eb5b)
0x349f3f78 : 0x13eed2 (0x5070400 0x0 0x1a336f 0x6aba7d8)
0x349f3fc8 : 0x1a017c (0x0 0x0 0x1a30b5 0x4dc1f20)
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
9G55
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.6.0: Mon Nov 24 17:37:00 PST 2008; root:xnu-1228.9.59~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBookPro4
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Jan 10, 2009
I imported photos (JPEG) into iPhoto and deleted the original folder (backup is on an external drive).
Where is that 'folder' now, if iPhoto has control of it? Can I access that folder instead of going through iPhoto?
I have trouble, conceptually, of how to edit photos on Photoshop Elements 6 with the accompanying browser.
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Sep 17, 2014
Came to a point when I should completely restore the OS on my Acer Aspire 4752. Neither through Alt+F10 nor through eRecovery am I able to get around a Notice with the following "please complete operating system setup process before doing system recovery". There is only one option of this notice, that is to ok it and then the current Windows 7 Home Premium OS starts and I am not able to get out of this viscous circle. The OS works and is completely set up, so I do not understand what am I prompted to do. I see a number of postings out there, but no solution. Local Acer does not seem to know anything about the problem nor it's existence.
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Jun 3, 2012
After rebooting my system I now come to a screen to enter system password. Only thing is.. I never set this and there is no way around it.I have tried the take battery out reset CMOS trick that used to work in desktops to no avail.
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This is the message I get after too many password attempts.
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system disable key 92931076
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Dec 26, 2012
On my Pavilion dv6, a file (mobogenie/nengenie.dll) belonging to the Windows 7 system has been blocked by the anti virus/malware programn due to malware infection of this file. That is as it should be. However, pc peformance has been decreased (resources run out after 1 hrs use, lagging) as a result.  What do I do? Do I have to recover Windows 7 or have clean up of my hard disc, and how?
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Nov 30, 2014
HP 2000-2d13ca system disabled, asked for asministrator password and after failed attempts has disabled system with code '75669971'.
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Aug 28, 2014
I have a hp envy m7j010dx with windows 8.1. Â it came preinstalled (windows 8) on a 1 tb hdd. Â I recently purchased a samsung 840 pro 250 gb ssd that i wouold like to make the system drive and make the original drive my data drive. Â confused on how to do so. Â want it fresh not clone. all i can find is restore or backup stuff. Â i just want to put the original computer on the new drive.
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Sep 12, 2012
I just purchased a new Pavilion m7-1015dx Laptop and need to make the System Recovery Discs ... (which I realize restores the Laptop to factory default).. btw, I've already created the System Repair Disc.
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However, I read an article about creating a System Backup Image that allows you to Recovery EVERYTHING if lost, all your installed programs, etc.
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First Question ::: if I do the System Backup IMAGE ... Do I still need to create the System Recovery disc's (mfg's default) also??
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The Second Question ::: If I create the System Recovery discs do I still need that Recovery Partition ??
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I am really really wanting to partition my C: drive ... it's huge plus I hate seeing storage folders intermingled with system folders .. Currently using a Symbol/Character to separate them.
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As of now, I can't partition the C:drive as all partitions are used.. max is 4 and I've got 4 .... C:drive,  System Partition,  HPTools Partition, and  Recovery Partition.
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Feb 12, 2014
I have an Ideapad Y510P with 24G SSD and Windows 8.1. I uninstalled the Express cache by a mistake. So I want to re-install it. Unfortunately, the install program told me that I need to reboot the system even I tried to reboot or shut down the system several time.
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Jul 18, 2009
I'm looking for someone who had ever tried installing winXP 64-bit edition on a VAIO laptop.
I owned a SZ5 and I'm trying to install Win2k3 x64 on it. So far I'm able to get most drivers installed and working properly on it except for the following:
1. Sigmatel HD Audio Codec; so far I'd tried different versions but they're either refused to proceed during installation or showing problem (error code10) in device manager. Been looking for IDT driver 6.10.5713.0 (5.44mb instead of 19++mb) but no luck, the only source from versiontracker.com was dead;
2. nVidia graphic driver; tried different versions of forceware driver and even the official release from nVidia website but the installer simply returned a "no compatibility hardware was found" message and terminated the setup;
3. SonyPI; it gave me the most problem: when I have it installed before I install any other driver, no problem was shown until I shut down/restart the system -- the system was suspended everytime right after the logoff screen went off. This was resolved by uninstalling the SonyPI driver from device manager. Attempt to reinstall the driver will simply crash the system -- BSOD shown right after the driver files were copied into the system directory.
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Nov 30, 2009
So after having my motherboard replaced twice, and now in need of replacement a third time, I have been granted a System Exchange. From reading posts around the interwebs and here in NBR, I have come to the conclusion that I will most likely be getting a Studio XPS 16, or, more specifically, the XPS M1640. I asked specifically for the RGBLED 1080p display (My XPS m1530 had the WUXGA screen) as well as the Radeon 4670. That aside, I wanted to ask those of you that have gone through this process how you tracked the progress throughout the course of the exchange. I can see on my Dell account the support ticket, and that it is now Closed-Assigned. Does that mean I shouldn't be tracking this support ticket, and instead should be looking for an order to pop up under Order Tracking?
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Jan 1, 2009
I have a Dell inspiron 3800; recently I when I opened my laptop I see a message that says:
Windows no se ha podido iniciar. El siguiente archivo falta o está dañado WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM
It ask me to introduce the CD-Rom original; but I buy this laptop 5 years ago with all the papers but without this CD; what can I do in this situation? Also I'm not sure what version was instaled on the laptop.
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Nov 30, 2008
I chatted with a tech online earlier this week and he told me that i have to call a specific number because my system is red flagged.
Does anyone knows what it means or why a system is red flagged?
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Nov 15, 2007
Then it's time to go through and clean out your system! My M170 has been running warm just idleing. Start up a game and keboard feels like it's going to catch fire! Looking at Fangui, I was hitting 80C on the CPU side, and 110C on the GPU side while gaming.
Idle was sitting at 44C CPU, and 60C GPU. Not good! I'm honestly surprised that my system just didn't straight up melt through my desk! But, this is testament that the 7800GTX and a pin-modded 1.7>2.26 can take the heat.
I took the thermite paperweight with me to work today, tore it down completely, and was just bewildered by how much dust was trapped in the heatsink fins. The fans were coated with dust, but weren't too bad. And the grills on the case just needed a good wiping.
Looking from the outside, you just can't see the amount of dust those fins are able to trap in the case.
Also while it was torn down, I re-gooped the GPU/CPU's (cleaning off the previous AS5), and then put the system back together. I'll admit, I'm not using AS5 this time around.
Instead, I bought some off brand stuff from the local computer boutique. After reassembly, Fangui was showing temps of 32C CPU and 38C GPU. Much better! Played some Call of Duty 2 and Gears of War and the system didn't even break a sweat! After 15 minutes of gaming, my M170 was running a fairly cool 55C CPU and 78C GPU!
Now I can finish CoD 2 tonight (beat it before, just going through it again before I start CoD4), and play some more GoW without the system crashing!
CoD2 is running buttery smooth at 1920x1200, max settings, and GoW is sitting on 1280x720 w/ max settings...no slow down in the intense fire fights, and the game just looks remarkable.
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Jan 25, 2010
Get Hirens Boot CD Link not provided as it may be illegal.
Burn it to a cd or dvd-r
Reboot your system and boot from cd/dvd drive.
once booted select hirens boot cd.
once you have that you will get a menu .
Go to Menu 5 (Testing Tools) --> Menu 1 (RAM) ---> Memtest+
This will test your system memory , and will take about +/-45min.
When pass OKE reboot when error you will see red lines.
SOME SMALL INFO PC-Check 6.05 is a old version it can have some problems with some systems! hirens provides more testing tools then listed.
Again Back to hirens menu
Go to Menu 5 (Testing Tools) --> PC-Check 6.05 Wait a min for loading.
Once loaded --> Immediate Burnin Testing --> Select Tests
Select this :
-prossesor, can be two
- motherboard (Aspire one --> Disable dma Controller!)
- all hdd (SMART EXTENDED,Mech-stress,internal Cache ONLY!)
- Stress Test - Make sure to have a clear cd/dvd in you driver for optical test
( IF you get a failure here, do a tress test in windows! like 3dmark and pcmark)
when all selected press ESC and go to perform and wait. +/- 90min
All this will test your system exept for 3D , use ati tool for 3D scan................
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Mar 28, 2009
My system has been running slower than when i first bought it. I wanna do a system restore but want to get rid of all the bloatware that comes when i first got my laptop.
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Aug 18, 2009
When I boot up my laptop, I hit F11 to start the recovery, it says at the bottom, Starting Recovery, but then it just boots right into windows. There is still a recovery partition on my harddrive but why isn't it letting me boot it?
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Apr 3, 2009
I have an HP G-60 laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium that I tried to use the System Restore utility on several times. It would go through the entire process, restart perfectly, then I would get the following error message: "System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer system files and settings are not changed. Details: An unspecified error occurred during System Restore." Obviously, a system restore utility that doesn't isn't much use.
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