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- I was trying to download Sun's Virtualbox, but the download never completed ie. went to 100% but didn't finish doing whatever it does to make a download usable. This was using assorted browsers in Windows.
In the end I downloaded/installed Wubi/Ubuntu linux and downloaded virtualbox without any problem (using Firefox), copied it into the Windows file system, then uninstalled Wubi/Ubunutu.
Anyway, there's a new version of Virtualbox, so rather than install another OS again just to download a file, I tried using Getright, the download manager. The file still appears to download ok until the end, when it throws up an error message:
"The server returned an error response 400 = Bad Request".
If you google this you find comments such as "It almost always means bad programming of the client system and/or the Web server". As the download fails in all browsers in Windows, but there's no problem using the same browser in Linux, it would appear to imply a Windows problem. But other files download ok (eg. the 90Mb of the latest nVidia graphics drivers earlier this morning).
And more ideas?
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Just tried it in Firefox, XP.
68.6 MB, 22 seconds, no problem downloading.
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Just tried it in Firefox XP. 68.6 MB 22 seconds no problem downloading.
Yes, I know it's a problem with my machine, but how can I fix it?
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Just tried downloading using Firefox running under Ubuntu in the existing Virtualbox installation (under Windows), and that also failed, despite working fine under the Wubi/Ubuntu - presumably Virtualbox routes the Ubuntu network stuff through Windows.
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There's a (googled) suggestion to just clear your Firefox cookies first...?
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There's a (googled) suggestion to just clear your Firefox cookies first...?
Thanks, but it doesn't explain why it would fail under Getright.
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Have you checked your MTU settings? That can cause problems when downloading large files.
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Further to Rattle's point. If you use AOL or TalkTalk, the MTU figure is 1432. See:
www.talktalkmembers.com/content/view/55/68/
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Not sure clearing cookies would help, but clearing your download cache might (although I haven't a clue about Getright). And the usual old one - do you have enough disk space etc.
Edited by smokie on 27/10/2009 at 17:06
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Not sure clearing cookies would help but clearing your download cache might (although I haven't a clue about Getright).
Thanks, although I tend to think it's more likely to be something like the MTU given 3 different browsers and 1 non-browser all exhibit the same symptoms. But if all else fails...
And the usual old one - do you have enough disk space etc.
Yes - ~50Gb.
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Thanks chaps - I'll have a look at the MTU tomorrow when I can get on the PC.
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TCPOptimiser will assist with establishing the correct MTU.
Used the 'optimal settings' option, tried download again - failed :-(
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And more ideas? >>
It seems the last bit or byte of information confirming that the file has finished downloading is not completing. Have you tried downloading:
1. direct (i.e. not via getright),
2. use an alternative download source, eg.
dlc.sun.com/virtualbox/3.0.8/VirtualBox-3.0.8-5314...e OR
www.filehippo.com/download_virtualbox/download/7a9.../
Edited by jbif on 27/10/2009 at 18:09
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1. direct (i.e. not via getright)
Originally I tried IE, Firefox and Chrome. All exhibited the same behaviour (under Windows) ie. looks like it's all downloaded ok but never finishes. No problem using Firefox under Ubuntu, as long as not running in Virtualbox.
2. use an alternative download source eg.
I'll let you know - thanks.
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dlc.sun.com/virtualbox/3.0.8/VirtualBox-3.0.8-53140-Win.exe OR
What about non Windows systems ;-)
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What about non Windows systems ;-) >>
What about them?
;-) [ See the OP's question to understand why I gave links to only windows files; but if you want non windows downloads, find them here
dlc.sun.com/virtualbox/vboxdownload.html ]
p.s. re. Getright downloader, I prefer to use the "free download manager" older version 2.1
files.freedownloadmanager.org/fdm494inst.exe
current version is 3.0 build 848
www.freedownloadmanager.org/download.htm
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jbif, I only mentioned other platforms because some other members might be interested in trying this free Virtual Server product from Sun. Ironically I was just reading a new article on the update and then saw Focus' question.
I was going to see how it compared to VMWARE Fusion on the Mac which is very good. That lets you run say Windows applications in a seamless way (much like Windows 7 does for XP mode) supporting drag and drop, cut and paste, etc. with only the windows themselves visible (it's called Unity mode).
P.S. VirtualBox downloaded without problems using Safari on the Mac in under a minute.
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jbif I only mentioned other platforms because some other members might be interested in trying this free Virtual Server product from Sun.
I think it's great, especially for a freebie - I can have Ubunutu and bell boy's Mint running side by side in windows on my XP desktop.
Why? Er... :-)
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2. use an alternative download source eg. www.filehippo.com/download_virtualbox/download/7a9.../
It worked! So perhaps the Sun server implements whatever protocol is being used slightly differently to Filehippo, or maybe uses a different protocol. And something in my Windows setup doesn't like it. Weird.
Thanks for the help people - if I ever get to the bottom of it, I'll let you know.
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I've occasionally found problems downloading from Sun before (Solaris ISOs). Problems went away with either their download manager or another like FDM.
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I've occasionally found problems downloading from Sun ... >>
Focus - Good to know that the filehippo link worked. The link at Sun was an alternative as I had assumed your failed downloads were from www.virtualbox.org/
Someone else who had similar problems a month ago (but for file v3.0.6 ) :
forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22549
[ I wonder if it was Focus posting there under the name Matth1j as the date ties in with the first time Focus raised the question here? ]
J.M. 2nd clarinet, eh?
Edited by jbif on 28/10/2009 at 10:19
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Focus - Good to know that the filehippo link worked. The link at Sun was an alternative as I had assumed your failed downloads were from www.virtualbox.org/
Thanks, yes they were - I just tried filehippo first and it worked, so didn't bother with the Sun one.
And I don't mind being identified, but I do mind being called a 2nd clarinet :-)
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but I do mind being called a 2nd clarinet :-) >>
not forgetting Gavin!
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Stop sniggering!
Every couple of weeks my mouse feels like it's running over corduroy. I clean it by removing it's (solitary) ball and scraping the crud off the wheels with my fingernail.
I know the ultimate cure would be a laser mouse, but I've run out of USB ports.
Any suggestions for an alternative solution (other than total emasculation - I couldn't hear it sqeak)?
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Tom,
If you want, get my email address from the Mods and I will send you a PS2 to USB adapter. You can then have a USB laser mouse.
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E-mailed it to Tom now for you.
Rob
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Most mice come with a USB to PS/2 convertor anyway.
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Exactly Rattle. Have done for probably a decade. But maybe he's a bit mean when it comes to buying a new mouse. My MS Explorer 4.0 I last bought (Came with the USB/PS/2 adapter) must have been about £15! :-)
Edited by rtj70 on 28/10/2009 at 18:21
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Optical PS/2 mouse from ebuyer for £2.79 (+ postage unfortunately unless you can make the total up to £50).
www.ebuyer.com/product/132121
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>>.. but I've run out of USB ports.>>
Buy a powered four or seven port USB hub - connect it to one of your current system USB ports and you will have an addition three or six USB ports.
Alternatively you can buy a PCI USB ports card and, again, you will have additional ports.
If you do get a hub or card you may have to up the number of USB 2.0 ports available in the Bios to the correct figure.
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Buy a powered four or seven port USB hub
...Argos currently doing one for £5.99.
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I was going to post this as an example but was timed out:
tinyurl.com/yl759oy
PCI version example:
tinyurl.com/ykb8hjo
You should be able to buy one of either example from your local computer store.
Edited by Stuartli on 28/10/2009 at 18:43
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But a new mouse can still connect via PS/2 connector. He had no excuses ;-)
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Wow!
As someone who's more used to greasy fingernails than interweb thingmy, I'm overwhelmed.
Thank you everyone.
Ps.
I do have a laser mouse
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But a new mouse can still connect via PS/2 connector. He had no excuses ;-)>>
Only with the appropriate adapter if it's a corded USB mouse.
Incidentally I bought a corded USB mouse recently as part of a CD/DVD blank media purchase from diskdepot.co.uk recently.
It's a Belkin NetMaster, came with a Windows 98 driver on floppy disk, was recognised immediately by XP Pro when plugged in to test and uses the standard Microsoft mouse driver.
Cost? £1.50..:-)
www.diskdepot.co.uk/acatalog/dddeal-usb-scroll-mou...m
Intended for use on friends and family's laptops if and when sorting them out - I hate laptops' cursor control, especially the overly sensitive touch ones.
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"especially the overly sensitive touch ones" - usually configurable, and some are quite sophisticated, e.g. stroke the right hand side of the panel to scroll. They just take a bit of getting used to.
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>>They just take a bit of getting used to.>>
May be, but it's not my laptop(s) so a mouse is much easier for me as I'm just about used to one after more years than I care to remember...:-)
I hate laptops in any case as I'm a touch typist and such (flat) keyboards, with some keys in completely different positions, are a bind.
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(a) You also need to clean the little rollers inside the mouse. (b) Is there a problem with your mouse mat?
I only have to clean my mouse once in a blue moon.
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I currently have my own domain and an e-mail package provided through through a company that is separate from my ISP. The company has had one or two technical problems lately and I am not sure that they have sufficient strength in depth. My renewal is coming up soon and I am thinking of transferring to a different company.
I currently pay £7.50 for two year's domain registration plus £10 per year for 10 e-mail mailboxes with webmail and an on-line control panel.
I don't need web hosting, just the ability to forward my web address to the free facility provided by my ISP.
Can anyone recommend any suitable provider and how difficult is it to transfer a domain? I would obviously need to manage the transfer carefully to minimise the loss of e-mail connection.
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RB, my company is set up using the Google Apps service, which is free if you don't mind the unobtrusive google-style ads down the right hand side of the screen. Concensus is that none of us even notice them.
Thing is, you get up to 200 7.something Gb mailboxes, each with the full Gmail interface plus the ability to use POP, IMAP or ActiveSync for mobile devices to pick up mail. You also get the activesync connection to calendar and contacts as well.
Very stable, no worries about the boxes filling up, and you can import previous mail onto the webmail system easily so it becomes searchable online - by far and away the most valuable feature.
Sorry to sound like an advert, but we've been hugely impressed - I have no connection to Google other than as a user.
As regards transferring a domain, it is dead easy. You change the DNS settings and they percolate across the web over a period of about 24 hours. You gradually get fewer mails into the old account as the messages start to arrive at the new. It's painless.
We use NamesCo for our domain registration, and have found them to be absolutely fine, but I don't think they are particularly notable as either cheap or expensive. I was already with them so it was easy. They answer tech support queries quickly and have never caused us problems.
HTH
Gord
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CWCS Managed Hosting - www.cwcs.co.uk
Try this one, I can thoroughly recommend them.
They will handle the domain name transfer for you as well.
Pat
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I transferred from an American provider to www.1and1.co.uk. They did the transfer, which was quick and easy. I probably get some web space, but all I use the domain for is mail forwarding (i.e. my mail address is always the same, and I can reroute it dynamically to wherever I want. Unlimited mail accounts I think, and not expensive. ISTR .coms cost a pound or two more (or was it less?) than .co.uk, but that is common.
Never had any issues with them over the 2+ yers I've been with them. They bill automatically at renewal, which saves one problem I had when I overlooked renewing my domain and lost it for a while.
EDIT: Just had a quick look and maybe I don't get as much as I thought, but for a tenner a year (or less) it does what I need it to.
Edited by smokie on 29/10/2009 at 13:09
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We changed from 1&1 to CWCS to reduce costs and because of the downtime.
Pat
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Hi folks,
My wife is looking to replace her notebook which has died. Her job means that her notebook needs to be physically well made ie HP, Thinkpad, maybe Vaio. Obviously those brands are fairly top end on £££ and just wondering if what I would call second tier brands like Acer or Dell are up to snuff as workhorses.
It doesn't need to be a super performer on processing speed and RAM, she is only really running Office, but lightness a big consideration so 12" screen ideal.
Can't be a netbook as she needs frequent access to DVDs.
Thanks
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If you want it tough, and a workhorse then Thinkpads, HP or Toshiba are the ones to go for
Acers, dells, vaios, dont cut it in the thrown in your boot, or shut in the train doors stakes.
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Its not as simple as that it depends on the model. I've seen some HPs which have awful build quality etc.
If I wanted a tough notebook I would be looking at Lenovo or the Panasonic Toughbook series.
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Thanks gents, am I right in thinking that Lenovo = IBM?
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We had Office HPs for years, they were replaced a couple of times and and I felt the quality was compromised compared to their predecessors. We all complained like billy-oh about them and we bought in Pelci cases to protect them whilst we hauled them about, Excellent bits of protective kit.
Edited by Pugugly on 31/10/2009 at 08:43
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It was yes. Ex IBM.
Look out for end of line T series models. Not flashy or uber featured, but very well built and rugged.
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Its been years and years since I last had to change one. In the past I have shyed away from laptop repairs apart from replacing RAM, keyboard or the hard drive. I have a client who needs a new optical drive, his laptop is an Advent so finding an exact part is impossible, I always thought laptop optical drivers were all standard and only the interface was different? I can off course remove the interface of the old one so it fits. Is this still the case?
Thinking of ordering this
www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=DRS-SNS...0
I am also thinking very heavily about learning proper soldering so I can fix laptops at low level, it just seems I am missing out on such a big market at the moment.
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All laptop otpical drives are the same with the exception of the back end that fits into the laptop bay. Usually its the socket that changes, both type and postion, sometimes by only a few mm but its enough. Sometimes the whole shape of the rear of the drive is different.
Fix him up with a usb optical drive.
With reference to Laptop soldering. Dont. I have very good soldering skills (aircraft avionics apprentice) and with the advent of utlra small components, mulitlayered PCBs, and SMT technology I wouldnt touch it.
Believe me, there is no economic market for the guy at home to solder PCBs when you can buy new ones for 300 quid.
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Dell have just launched some ruggedised laptops, virtually nuke proof, pricey though.
IME Dells have been pretty tough, also Acer, some Vaios are not designed for a hard life though others are pretty rugged.
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I hear Dell build quality is considered to have dropped noticeably following the manufacturing being moved from Ireland to Eastern Europe (Poland IIRC)
Edited by smokie on 31/10/2009 at 16:03
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IME Dells have been pretty tough also Acer some Vaios are not designed for a hard life though others are pretty rugged.
That's pretty much what I have seen too.
I have a Dell laptop for work, never have any problems with it.
My wife has an Acer which we bought this summer, so far so good. Her previous Toshiba was a flop. Fantastic components on paper but they forgot about the cooling. The graphics card frys the connection to the motherboard. Won't touch another.
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Hi,
I'd like to create a very simple site to contain a few pages of info. It doesn't need to do much just look professional, contemporary be easy to use. In a perfect world I could link my twitterfeed to it.
Anyone know any good freeware?
Thanks
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Have a look at Wordpress. Some examples -
welovewp.com/
Edited by Manatee on 01/11/2009 at 10:26
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NOF Essentials - netobjects.com/html/essentials.html
is free and basically what I have used to create www.mikes-walks.co.uk/
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SWMBO managed to break our Canon Pixma MP830 multi-function machine and we are left with 14 new compatible cartridges. They fit a wide variety of Canon printers, but the replacement we are buying does not use them.
If anyone is interested, the details are below. They cost about £6 each so will accept a bid or will give them away to a charity.
The cartridge references are as follows: -
CLI-8BK (black) 4 No.
CLI-8C (cyan/Blue) 3 No.
CLI-8Y (yellow) 3 No.
CLI-8M (magenta/red) 2 No.
PGI-5BK (black) 2 No.
Please contact me initially by replying to this message.
Thanks
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Summary - I've accidentally repaired the OS on a Tablet PC with a normal version of XP, when the PC originally had the Tablet edition loaded on. Do I need the Tablet version?
The specific point that leads me to ask this question is that the Tablet version of XP is dated 2005. If a Tablet version was essential, wouldn't they have brought out a version with a later date? The 2005 version accepted all the normal MS updates, so in terms of Security I don't think it was out of date.
I don't have a CD with the Tablet version, it came pre-installed on a secondhand PC.
Background.
Some time ago I bought a secondhand Toshiba R10-101, which is a Laptop that converts to a Tablet. I specifically wanted this format, although now I've gained hands-on experience I never use it as a Tablet, apart from showing off!!
Anyway, it came with a Tablet version of XP, plus various Toshiba utilities that I haven't played with extensively. I now realise that I don't know what Tablet functionality is supplied by the Toshiba software, and what is supplied by the Tablet Edition of XP.
As a result of a final error on my part, I imported a Virus, part of whose load was to inhibit OS functionality, and thought I'd attempt to correct that element of the problem by doing a Repair installation using my pukka 'normal' XP installation CD.
The Repair re-install did give me back some functionality, but didn't kill the virus. There's a cleaning routine running on that PC at the moment, this is being written on the 'replaced but not thrown away' laptop.
Because cleaning is still taking place, I haven't had chance to check what (if any) Tablet facilities I might have lost.
Thanks for any help and advice.
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Of course, after writing all that I come across a Wikipedia page, from which the obvious conclusion to be drawn is that it's silly to have a tablet PC without a tablet version of XP on it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_editions
But it also includes phrases like "A retail version cannot be purchased separately from a tablet PC," which don't look good.
Against that it also says "The 2005 edition is available as a service pack upgrade, or as a new OEM version", so perhaps I have to look at the MS and Toshiba download sites.
I'm going in...... I may be some time :-)
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why not just go down the linux route?
you know it makes sense really
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Actually, I don't know Linux makes sense, because I know nothing about Linux, especially with regard to it's suitability for a Tablet PC, as defined on the Wikipedia page, for instance.
In addition to what is on that page is the Toshiba Tablet functionality; for instance the ability to re-orientate the display from Portrait to Landscape as you turn the Tablet through 90 degrees.
How does Linux manage Memory Map, via a Windows emulation package?
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How does Linux manage Memory Map, via a Windows emulation package?
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possible i suppose, but i don't have a lot of luck with wine
you said you hardly use it as a tablet so i just assumed you used it as a basic laptop so linux would be great for this and of course its free free free
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VMware runs on linux as do other virtualisation platforms such as VirtualBox from Sun Microsystems. But you then need to have a licence for the hosted OS too.
So to answer the OP.... think you need a tablet version of XP or the tablet features (such as touch) are irrelevant. Well they won't work will they.
I use Memory Map on the Mac via VMware Fusion. Seamless windows on the desktop etc. Then again I also have OS maps on my Nokia phone via View Ranger which is a lot cheaper than MM.
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Hi,
I have a Belkin 54g wireless router and a Compaq 6720s laptop with built in wifi.
I can connect the laptop straight to the router via ethernet and get an internet connection but when I use the "connect to a network" to connect via wifi, it will not let me connect to the router! It says "windows cannot connect" Using diagnose the problem just requests to retry connecting......
It finds the router and lets me attempt to connect but always stated "windows cannot connect" The signal strength is excellent.
Puzzled.
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Have you or previous owners of wifi routers restricted MAC addresses? I do this and forget when I get my new work laptop every now and again :-)
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hehe that has been a head scratcher for me too a few times. The problem is the customer has no idea when I ask because a friend has always set it up and its usualy half an hour of messing about till I think to check to MAC filtering list. It is very very rare though, I find only about 1 in 100 setups I see have this setup. I tend not to use it unless a client asks because it makes it difficult for them to add new computers.
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Trouble is I set it up! And then the new laptop (talking 2005 or 2006) would see WLAN and then fail to connect. Not had the problem since because I know what I did :-) And still do.
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What version of windows (or other operating system) are you using and what sort of security do you have on your wireless router?
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Just a thought. Most laptops have a exterior switch on the edge of the case which turns wi-fi on and off. Perhaps it's still switched off or been inadvertently switched off?
Edited by Stuartli on 01/11/2009 at 23:41
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If that was the problem though the laptop would not even kind the network. An imcomptability with the network card and the security being used or MAC filtering as Rob says are the most likely explanations.
If MAC filtering is not enabled I would start by ensuring DHCP is turned on and turning of the security to see if that makes any differences. It is amazing how mad times I've had this problem because the client has given me the wrong password!
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I don't think it's DHCP because cabled connections work.
How I'd progress this is:
1. Login to the router via it's admin webpage
2. Ensure MAC address filtering is disabled
3. Turn of wireless security
Try again. If it now works turn on wireless security and setup the laptop so it is using the correct security key. If it still works then it was either MAC filtering (I'd add this wireless card's MAC address) or the laptop didn't have security setup properly.
Actually before I tried any of this... I'd turn the router off and back on after 30s. Maybe it's get messed up a bit.
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I would get a netgear router. Those belkins are a pile of poo.
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Hi,
Thanks for the replies....
I try and use 192.168.1.1/ to log into the router but it won't load up. Just comes up page cannot be displayed. Is this the correct address?
I'm using Vista and there should be no security set up on the router. I am using zonelarm as my firewall......
I have just exchanged the router for another one and it appears to do the same thing. Must be something laptop related. Any ideas?
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192.168.2.1/
Was able to log in with this one ^^^^^
Have checked and both Mac Address Filtering and security were both turned off.......
Any further ideas?
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IIRC, Belkins are 192.168.2.1
Username Admin
Password is either admin or nimda, unless of course you have changed it :)
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If you are not connected to the network then you won't be able to connect to the router. Are you trying to logon to the router via the ethernet cable? If not it won't work unless the wireless is connected.
The IP address could be:-
192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1
192.168.2.1
192.168.2.0
192.168.254.1
Seen all of the above :) the first three are the most common by far.
What is the make and model? If its the Belkin one then its often 192.168.2.1.
Zone alarm and wireless security are too very different things, don't get them confused or your neighbours will be using your network!
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I have managed to find the router now. A video sender was causing the connection issues. Turned it off and all is fine with that.
I have a PC downstairs which I have just connected to the internet ok via wifi. My laptop however has picked up the router but I can't get an internet connection.
Any ideas?
Thansk for the help so far.............
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Try changing the wireless broadcast channel it could be other things. I've seen some alarms and very often cordless phones cause this problem too. Is there any 'wireless' devices near the laptop?
What security are using on the router?
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Hi,
All sorted.
Thanks all!!!!!
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The video sender was causing the problem with not picking up the router. Once i disconnected, it picked it up straight away.
Annoying as I changed the channels on the video sender. Should have just turned it off before!
The internet connection came on after I reset the router.
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Video senders are also badly effected by microwave ovens. I know because we used to use one! Video sender that is. And have a microwave. Makes you wonder what else the over emits!!!
Same frequency as wireless B/G. So also affected. Channels on video senders can be changed. I had to and all was fine but maybe not so many neighbours with wireless back then
Edited by rtj70 on 02/11/2009 at 20:39
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Got a client who had an old laptop, it needed a new DC jack, hard drive was showing up faults, kept crashing (probably due to HD) and was just in a mess. I adviced she needed a new computer and has bought a new laptop with Windows 7.
The problem is she insists she needs the Polish keyboard, when I changed it to Polish in regional setting she says the keys are in the wrong place, she insists the layout is the same as the UK one with a few extra keys.
What is happening here? Do I need to change the keyboard hardware settings?
And yes it is set to use the Polish keyboard layout as default.
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ive just had a look but got stuck on the following sentence
Deserem lodowym z bitą śmietaną zatruło się tam
i think it means hit it with a hammer?
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Rattle, did the original machine have a different layout for keyboard? Maybe not as obvious as the French AZERTY keyboard but was it different?
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Just checked and her old laptop has a standard UK keyboard on it. Its the standard Qwerty one with the £ sign etc.
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Physical layout is different. You'll not get that in the UK though. Not your fault.
tinyurl.com/PolishKB
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I have her old laptop in bits downstairs, I will have a look at the keyboard now to see if it is actually a UK one. I suppose I could fit a polish sourced keyboard to the new Dell laptop but she is skint. I don't know why I am even bothering but she is a lodger of a very good customer so best keep her happy even if she is paying me in installments.
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Just worked it out, in regional settings there is a show more options, in there you can select the standard UK keyboard :).
That should fix it.
I now have my keyboard set to UK layout, Polish language :) as a test seems to work fine :).
Still not sure how to get the acents though, on her old one she says you pressed shift, on mine just makes it upper case as you would expect.
Edited by Rattle on 02/11/2009 at 22:50
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"Still not sure how to get the acents though"
Is it similar to Spanish boards? You type the accent key, followed by the letter - no shift key involved
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Y and Z swapped on a Polish keyboard. Plus the extra characters on some other keys.
Might be possible to select Polish and lever off the keys and swap them ;-)
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OK I see what you mean about the layout being different. It seems she is used to some none standard combination of a UK layout but with Polish charectors. I will have to get her old laptop booted up and check the settings and it should work.
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Polish laptop keyboard help >>
I try to avoid doing free work for professionals, but I shall break my habit for Rattle:
tinyurl.com/ydrxsyu [links to Savenn Reddy's MSDN blog, the method given is for US keyboard but should work just as well for the UK keyboard]
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Thanks that seems to be working well :)
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My Keyboard layout knowledge was based on PCs almost 30 yrs ago.
All keyboards were (are) hardwired US i.e. switched on with no country /language settings the keyboard layout is US (Australia/NZ)- the keyboard buttons characters for different countries are then matched to the keyboard depressions by the Dos/Windows software language settings.
For western Europe (French, German, English, Spanish in the main) the best layout is often the Dutch Keyboard layout - still qwerty but you get the special keys for the main Euro languages.
Does not help the Poles/Russians BUT might in a Euro language Help for budding BR linguists writing their 1st novel in several languages.
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