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@forumhostpb wrote:
“Use the CPU by giving the computer something to do. This will stop the System Idle Process from running. Alternatively, re-boot it and start over.”
So what you’re saying is……….
TURN IT OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN ?????????
@dead_on_arrvial wrote:
@forumhostpb wrote:
“Use the CPU by giving the computer something to do. This will stop the System Idle Process from running. Alternatively, re-boot it and start over.”
So what you’re saying is……….
TURN IT OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN ?????????
Er….. I think that’s what “re-boot” means – isn’t it? You know, you click that little pop up button thingy that says re-start and somehow it manages to do it all by itself.
Thanks for cleaning that up for me Pb…………….
Tell me …………… don’t you think he thought of that by himself?
@reason wrote:
Anyone any idea why the hard drive on a lappy seems to be active all the time for no apparent reason,hard drive light is flashin like a foooka and seems to make it run slow at times. :evil:
On re-reading his issue, he was asking for an explanation as to the possible cause ….. not a fix. He got both eh?
I thank you. Applause (again please Pete)
@forumhostpb wrote:
Generally speaking, all new Hard Drives (whether SATA or IDE/ribbon) come without cables – unless you find a ‘package deal’ somewhere. Data cables are always sold as accessories – as are power adaptors, where needed.
You should ensure that your motherboard supports SATA and that the power supply leads have the appropriate terminations to fit into the back of your new HDD.
I’m not terribly good at cloning but I think that PowerQuest comes reccomended so you might care to try that. Best thing is to backup all your data etc and go for a clean re-install of Windows onto your new HDD then restore your data to the new drive.
yeah, all is corret, I currently have a spare slot in my motherboard for another sata, I just need a cable, which I went to the local pc shop to buy, they did’nt have any, they said they can order one in, told them its ok, i’ll order them in myself, so I have.. only 99p plus £1 postage
I hate that when the postage is more than the item
Maybe if we turn off PB and switch him back on again the old sod will stop waffling on so much and start talking sence for change?
God I hate his wife………. she the sick devil who got him his first computer……….
@matty wrote:
yeah, all is correct, I currently have a spare slot in my motherboard for another sata, I just need a cable, which I went to the local pc shop to buy, they did’nt have any, they said they can order one in, told them its ok, i’ll order them in myself, so I have.. only 99p plus £1 postage
Well you got a better deal than I did (‘cos i’m too lazy to internet search for one). I just added a SATA cable to my shopping bag in PC World and paid £4.99 for a 45cm one. Mind you it was a good job I checked as the power connector plug coming from the PSU also needed an adaptor to fit the SATA power socket on the new hard drive (yes – another £4.99)
no applause this time then
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