Recent content by Thelorax121

The router is a Belkin, and I figured out that my problem is that I need to "Assign a network address," so how do I do that?

I intsalled the wireless adapter, and it says I have a "very good connection", but it also says that I need to renew my ip address. SO does that mean I have to enable the ip address from the computer downstairs (with the router) on my new pc? Can anyone PLEASE tell me how to fix this problem, I...

That worked perefectly, thank you so much for all you help!

Alright, this is what I think happened. When I first instaled windows, I set only 1 partition (meant to make it 60gb, but missed a zero and got 6gb). SO as of now when I enter My Computer, all that shows up is the single 6gb C: and nothing else, so what i need to do is eaither partition the...

How would I do that, Ive googled formatting SATA hard drives, but nothing really useful showed up

Will this work for a SATA drive, it says it doesnt on the maxtor website

Thats the problem though, I cant get to the regular BIOS install screen anymore. When I boot from the XP disc, it simply goes to my desktop.

If I reformat though, wont I lose WIndows?

I just put together my first PC, and after I installed the wireless adapter, antenna, and driver, I dont get a connection to the router that is downstairs. What other steps do I need to take to get a connection? Thanks alot!

I formatted my hard drive wrong (partitioned a 320gb to only 6gb :() when installing windows XP on my new PC (no previous OS), how to I either repartition the drive, or reinstall windows so I can repartition the drive? Thanks for the help!

I have just finished building my first computer, but im hung up on installing windows XP. My dad has Windows XP Office Professional, but when I try to boot from it, it sounds like it is reading the disk, but after a while it reads: PXE-E61: MEDIA TEST FAILURE DISK BOOT FAILURE INSERT SYSTEM...

So if I plug the antenna into the router downstaris, and install the adapter into my new comp upstairs, iI should be ok? My room is probably like 100-150 feet from the router just fyi

So I am about to build my first computer, and I need to figure out how I am going to get internet connection in my room when our router is downstairs at the other end of the house. I was looking at this adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16839121008 and this antenna...

Thanks for the answer to the 24 pin thing. I have 2 optical drives already, unless your talking about somthing else. I was debating whether or no i should use the stock cooling, or get a thermal take, any suggestions? I am borrowing a friend monitor till my funds replentish, and then ill buy...

Alright, so i finally have all my money saved up, and im in the the final stages of getting my new PC. Could you guys check my wishlist here: http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/WishShareShow.asp?ID=1604189&WishListTitle=Octopi And let me know if everything is compatible, or if some...