I used Sam25's technique and compared my codecs installed on my non-functioning desktop to the ones on my laptop that could play MP3 files using DXMan.
I was apparently missing this codec: Fraunhofer MPEG Layer-3 Audio Decoder
I guess it doesn't come installed in any codec packs so I just...
I need some help playing my MP3 files.
I installed and uninstalled various codec packs to get my video editing down but in doing so, I ended up messing up my MP3 playback.
I can't play the MP3 files using Windows Media Player or MediaMonkey but I can play the files using VLC Player.
I...
What is a spike (in terms of voltage...like 5.00 jumping to what value that damages the HDD)?
Also, the best I can do is with a multimeter...I don't have an intel-factory quality tester that probably only professionals use.
THANKS
I checked the voltage value's on my friend's HDD connector power supply and they all came out in the correct range so I guess the PSU isn't the problem.
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Can anyone explain to me (or provide me with a link that does explain to me) on how to test a PSU, UPS, and electical outlet with a multimeter please?
THANKS for all the helpful responses
Yes all drives were bought NIB sealed.
Also, he already has a battery backup so I'm also thinking PSU.
What is the recommended PSU wattage (I've heard that all the fuss about these huge 500W PSUs is bs, that you don't need that much)?
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A friend of mine has had 4 HDDs break on him within a year on the same computer. The HDDs seem to have that clicking noise sometimes, and sometimes they just die on him without any warning.
When I told him to only have one hooked up at a time, the problem still occurred.
His computer case...
Well my main concern is if it will cut down the life of the laptop components (hard drive, any other internal components sensitive to heat).
I am assuming that it will be faster but I am wary to use it because of the above concern. Can anyone tell me if the laptop life will decline...
I have an MKV file (Hi-def) that I want to convert to WMV so I can stream it to my xbox 360 (I need to convert to WMV with WMAPro audio).
The problem is that the conversion takes upwards of 60 hours/movie (believe me, I have checked all settings, tried different programs...no difference - I...
None of the other HDDs are detected either, that is what I am trying to say.
He has 4 HDDs - 2 SATA and 2 PATA.
He has 2 CD-ROMs.
Out of those total 6 devices, only 1 CD-ROM is detected in BIOS so it is weird since they are all connected differently.
How do I clear BIOS?
THANKS
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