Got a problem with a friends PC.
Error message on startup saying cmos battery low/wrong cmos size.
Put in new battery but still getting both error messages
Board: Matsonic MS8308E
Bus Clock: 66 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc.

TP:

Odd -- that should be there by default.

While running Opera, F1 will take you to Opera help (on their site via the Web).

CTRL+F12 will take you to "Preferences"

Look under the "Advanced" tab and make sure that "Opera Standard" is selected for both Toolbar setup and Menu setup.

Shift+F12 will take you to "Appearance", which may also be worth checking out.

Sorry to be somewhat vague, but I'm not certain how you toggle that menu bar.

MM

Thanks MM.

Lots to try when I get into the office.

Hope I can report positive progress.

TP

I have upgraded Opera to version 9 and have none of the problems above. If you want access to the top menu try 'Alt'.

MM and Haystack,

My CTRL F12 looks like this


My Shift F 12 looks like this


Any clues?

TP

Aaarrrgghhh! (If that's how you spell it.)

Looks like you should re-install Opera, TP.

If that doesn't cure it, Uninstall then Install afresh.

Sorry, slightly lame advice again, but it really looks like the installation is corrupt.

MM

OK, MM,

I'll download a new installation file.

Could be the file itself is faulty.

What is the bore is finding where it dumped the last bookmarks. Not in Opera from what I remember last time.

TP

MM,

That solved it. In my defence I have to say I did a re-install a while ago. But this time I used a fresh download file.

Anyway it looks fine - and it kept the bookmarks.

Now to get my Updata NASDAQ feed tidied up.....But what else are Mondays for?


TP

TP,

Great, I'm glad that sorted it out. You're on your own with your Updata NASDAQ feed :)

MM

The Updata problem is about six NASDAQ .eod files that have bad sectors. I have renamed the folder and started again with a new download of files. These duff files refused to delete.

Chkdsk says the old files have problems. I am leaving the /f til our techie comes in as the system now works at its normal speed and if it ain't broke........ let someone else break it (!).

TP

If you cannot delete them then you might be able to rename them.

H.

Re-naming the folder has quarantined them for the mo. I guess I should move it from within the Updata folder in case I need to do a re-install.

What is the Win2000 equiv of chkdsk? I thought I ought to run it on the whole disk. Chkdsk I ran from the cmd box on that little folder I'd called BAD.

However, whatever I do I'll back up the whole disk in case it is developing bad sectors.

TP

Dell to recall notebook batteries - "Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could cause a risk of fire," the statement said

Go to http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com and determine if your Lithium battery is subject to the recall.

"Run" had disappeared from my start up programmes any ideas how to get it back?

Iain

Looks like you have some sort of a virus or some Malware/Spyware. :-(

Try hitting the Windows key + R

This should then bring up the Run command box so that you can enter a command.

Speaking of the 'Windows' key. Is it possible to disable it (or any key for that matter)?
I like to have a go at war-gaming (Black Hawk Down) and sometimes in the heat of battle (ladies - it's a man's thing!) I inadvertantly hit the Windows key, and the whole thing screws up, taking me back to desktop and dropping me out of the game.
Frustrated soldier.

Bolshi

I don't know whether it can be done on your computer, but why not put some putty under the key?

Ooooh? The best solutions are the easiest?

Perhaps I should learn to 'stay cool under pressure' :-)

Connecting 240 volts to the windows key might work as an aversion therapy.

My missus says I should get the 240 volts but not on my finger! :-0