Upgrading Memory (RAM)

Earlier this year. The time came: it was time to add another RAM into my old and slow PC Desktop! AHHH. And to make matters worse…my dad was not even there to help me >.< So with my A+ skills and my great research skills, me and my dad were able to speed up our PC when he was back in February. So for future references, here are my research based on my HP Pavilion 735n desktop^^: Upgrading RAM: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph03886&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&lang=en&rule=5759&product=308352

Find memory information
Pavilion 735n:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00005300&cc=ca&lc=en&dlc=en&product=308352

• Amount of memory installed: 512 Mb/DDR 2700 (2 x 256) up to 64 MB shared video memory
• Maximum memory allowed: 1 GB (2 x 512) requires replacement of the installed 256Mb DIMMs
• Type of memory: 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
• Speed supported: PC2700 MB/sec

Things to be careful of when adding new RAM for Pavilion 735n:

Make sure RAM is...

1. DIMMs
2. 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
3. No more than 512mb
4. The speed is no more than PC2700 MB/sec

There is a memory configuration on newegg.com that may be handy!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductConfigurator.aspx?Category=17&name=Memory-Configurator

For installing RAM:
Article: here
Video: here

When buying memory, make sure you know how much memory you need and what type of memory is compatible with your computer. You can also buy memory from HP.

Fixing Error 0X80070052 on Removable Devices

Instead of transfer music into my mp3 player, I received a pop up with "Error 0X80070052: the directory or file can not be created”. At first I thought it was because of my music files. Thankfully for the internet, I looked around and found an article by this person XD at: http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2007/09/how-to-fix-error-0x80070052-on-usb-flash-drives/. He experienced the same problem with his USB drive. After reading through his experience in the attempt to solve the problem I finally realized why I received the message. It was because there are too many files in the root area. Which means that I need to put all my files in folders. Note: new folders cannot be created, therefore, files must be moved to "pre-existing files" or areas other than the USB.

Now with no single files in the root of my mp3 device, I was able to move transfer more files, and the Error 0×80070052 is gone! hooray!
source: http://www.quickonlinetips.com/

Vista Fix for HP LaserJet 1000

Thank goodness I found this solution. I was worried I couldn't install my printer again after reinstalling my computer. *phew*

1) Download and extract the latest HP Laserjet 1000 XP drivers (dated 2005)
( automatically extracted to c:\lj1000hb )

2) Then go to... Start /Control Panel /printers .... then Add a Printer

3) A new window comes up ...Next select.... Add a local Printer

4) Then check "Use an existing port" and on the right there is an option to choose a port. Choose "USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)"

5) On next window choose HP laserjet 1000 (if in list) or choose disk if not and browse to the files (only browse if the HP lj 1000 is NOT in the list.)

and follow the rest.

Download Driver: here

source: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/itprovistaprinting/thread/99439e0e-5582-40d9-b04b-27f15eb89aca

Unable to install .NET Framework 3.5 SP 1

Problem found: Code error 05; it turned out there's is no previous NETFramework installed when looked under list of programs from control panel.

Solution: Downloaded and installed previous versions of Net Framework then manually installed 3.5 SP1

Downloaded from here:
Net Framework 1.1Net Framework 1.1 SP1
NET Framework 3.5 SP1
             This will also install .Net Framework 2.0 SP2 and .Net Framework 3.0 SP2

Article that helped: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100

Additional articles regarding the issue:
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/aspnet/35784365/error-code-57-microsoft-net-framework-35-service-pack-1-and-net.aspx

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/e9499017-39bb-4e4d-ad61-f2db93030908 

http://thedailyreviewer.com/windowsos/view/cannot-update-microsoft-net-framework-35-service-pack-1-104286317

http://www.labnol.org/software/tutorials/problem-cannot-install-windows-vista-sp1/2621/
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833 

How to Hardsub Your Videos (AutoGK)

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to embed softsubs (.srt) into your video files:

Step 1: Go to "Input File" and locate your video file.

Step 2: Press "Crtl" + "F8" to bring up the "External Subs" option and locate your subtitles.

Step 3: If there are multiple audio tracks, select the one you want. If there is only ONE audio file, it will be automatically selected.

Step 4: Select your desired output size (Predetermined Size / Custom Size / Target Quality). Note that selecting a Custom Size video may take twice the duration of Predetermined Size.

Step 5: "Advanced Setting" will provide you with various options for your video format/width, etc. Try to match the audio codec with with your original file to avoid your final product from getting out of sync audio. If you are using an external .srt file, you do not need to check the subtitles option.

Step 6: Once everything is ready, just click "Add Job" and "Start".

Plus Factors:

AutoGK is a freeware.

It is by far one of the easiest way to hardsub your videos, and best for those with limited video know-how.

You do not need to convert your .srt files into .ssa prior to embedding them to the videos (unlike most other video encoding softwares).


Minus Factors:

Videos hardsubbed by AutoGK may be out-of-sync at times.

Therefore it is best to open your video files VirtualDub and ensure that you DO NOT get an error message from VirtualdDub regarding the audio compression of your original video file.

If you get the error message, you should give up on your intention to hardsub this particular video OR learn how to uncompress your audio file.

source: http://chinkyvideos.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-embed-subtitles-into-your-video.html

download AutoGK

Reduced Disk Free Space After Defrag -- Solution

It's all because of shadow copies!! right click on your hard drive, click properties, go to general tab, click disc clean up, go to more options and then clean up shadow copies!!!! you will get back your disk space!!!

From: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/936833.htm

Upgraded Firefox but still tells to Upgrade -- Problem Solved

Yess! I finally found a way to get rid of those need to upgrade warnings! =)

Reset general user-agent -In Firefox, type about:config in the URL bar and press the Enter key. -If you see the warning, accept it (promise to be careful). -Filter = general.useragent.extra.firefox -Right-click that preference and select Reset -Then restart Firefox (File > Restart Firefox)

source: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/709793

Converting WTV files

WTV is the default recording format in Windows Media Center if the TV Pack has been installed and it is also the default recording format in Windows 7 Beta. Microsoft has announced plans to switch from the previously used dvr-ms format to the new wtv format. A few commercial applications can convert wtv files to common video formats like avi or mpeg. There are unfortunately not many free video converters that can convert wtv files.

The only working way at the moment is to convert the wtv video to dvr-ms and from there to another format. That’s not really practicable but it probably is only a matter of time until additional video converters add support for the wtv format. The command line tool ToDvrms can convert wtv files to the dvr-ms format.

The easiest way to convert the wtv files is by placing the todvrms.exe converter in the same folder as the wtv file to be converted. The command is the following:

todvrms.exe c:\test.wtv c:\test.dvr-ms

This will convert the test.wtv file to the dvr-ms format. The developer provides access to another tool that can be used to convert dvr-ms videos to another video format. The software DVRMSToolbox comes with a graphical user interface and can be used to convert the dvr-ms videos.

http://www.ghacks.net/2009/01/18/converting-wtv-files/

Remove Windows 7 from Dual Boot with Vista

Instructions here. Click below:
http://mintywhite.com/windows-7/7maintenance/remove-windows-7-from-dual-boot-with-vista/
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=20797