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    I've downloaded that Malware bytes and will run a...

    I've downloaded that Malware bytes and will run a scan tomorrow when I'm home from work. Will post back here when it is done.
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    [Inactive] Malware/spyware?

    Just today I've noticed that when I visit some websites a box will pop up at the bottom of the browser window, in this box it tells me if it is a trusted site or not. If I click on the settings icon...
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    So true. The only problem I have now is the...

    So true. The only problem I have now is the Smartware software keeps telling me there is a firmware update, I've stopped it from loading on start up because it was annoying with the pop up every few...
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    There's about 32MB allocated to the driver...

    There's about 32MB allocated to the driver software that comes with it and the drivers are there so will install those, got to be better than the rubbish windows ones.

    I might leave the firmware...
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    That worked! Thanks a lot you've just stopped me...

    That worked! Thanks a lot you've just stopped me from having a heart attack :)

    There is a firmware upgrade and driver update for it on the Western Digital site. Would it be ok to download and...
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    That was a quick reply :eek: Yes it's showing...

    That was a quick reply :eek:

    Yes it's showing up in disk management. Would I have to format the drive or partition it for windows to recognise it?
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    [RESOLVED] New external HDD not recognised

    This is regarding my previous thread that I made.

    My new Western Digital My Book Essential arrived this morning. So I connected it all up to the PC and turned it on. Windows went through its usual...
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    Thanks for that. When it arrives I will format to...

    Thanks for that. When it arrives I will format to NTFS first and then put my stuff back on to it.
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    Thought as much. Thanks for the help every one. ...

    Thought as much. Thanks for the help every one.

    Just a quick last question. I have ordered a 1TB drive, would it be best to format it before use? Plus I want to put a couple of partitions on it,...
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    Oh well that lasted long. Extended test got to...

    Oh well that lasted long. Extended test got to about 70% then stopped, windows explorer crashed and the only way to get it back was to unplug the drive from the USB.

    Did that, restarted pc, but it...
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    Running an extended test on the diagnostic tool...

    Running an extended test on the diagnostic tool now.

    There was a DOS version on their website but it didn't say if it was compatible with Windows 7, only went up to vista.

    Will see what this...
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    There could be a problem with that, it's an Acer...

    There could be a problem with that, it's an Acer shop bought PC plus I don't have any cables to connect it to the motherboard.
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    Think I will do that. Problem I'm having now is...

    Think I will do that. Problem I'm having now is when trying to transfer everything over to my internal HDD. It will work for a while and then crash Windows explorer and the only way to get it to come...
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    Ok I've run the diagnostic tool off the Western...

    Ok I've run the diagnostic tool off the Western Digital site and trying to come up with a quick scan I get this error...

    Quick test on drive 4 did not complete!
    Status code 04=(unknown failed...
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    It's always been connected to the PC and is only...

    It's always been connected to the PC and is only ever switched off when the PC is. It is set to power down when not in use because I don't need it all the time.

    Just that it's got all my music and...
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    Thanks will have a look into that. I had also...

    Thanks will have a look into that.

    I had also read that it's not good to shut down or boot up PC with an external HDD connected. Apparently it can cause damage to the drive, am I correct?
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    [RESOLVED] External HDD crashing explorer

    I have a Western Digital 320GB HDD model number 3200JB running on Win 7 Home Premium. The problem I'm having is when trying to access files sometimes on this, it will crash Windows Explorer and the...
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    I did a bit of looking around this afternoon at...

    I did a bit of looking around this afternoon at different sites and you would be amazed at how many bluetooth dongles don't support Windows 7.

    Will have a look on Ebay later to see what I can...
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    Can't find anything, been searching for over 1...

    Can't find anything, been searching for over 1 hour! Did google it but it looks like there's a lot of people having the same problem as me.
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    Bluetooth on Windows 7

    Just bought a new pc with Windows 7 home premium 64bit and tried to install the drivers for my bluetooth device. It's an Advent v2.0+edr usb bluetooth dongle. The cd only contains the software and...
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    Thanks for the help, it's definitely IDE.

    Thanks for the help, it's definitely IDE.
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    [RESOLVED] DVD writer, is it IDE or SATA

    Looks like my DVD writer is on its way to PC heaven so am looking to buy a new one. I have been looking around the internet at different drives and some are IDE and some SATA. How do I tell which one...
  23. Ok, didn't know that. Cheers.

    Ok, didn't know that.

    Cheers.
  24. This can be resolved now, have done a full format...

    This can be resolved now, have done a full format and everything is ok.
  25. When I tried to start the DCOM service about 30...

    When I tried to start the DCOM service about 30 minutes ago this is the error it brought up.

    "The server {3A185DDE-E020-4985-A8F2-E27CDC4A0F3A} did not register with DCOM within the required...
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