If you have a PC problem I will try to help

roddydogs

LSEdwards wrote: »

It could be a hardware problem and not a problem with Windows.

Do you feel confident enough to open the case and unplug and replug the SATA cable for the C drive (both ends)?

Does this look like a "Ribbon" wire C drive is the HD,yes? its a slim line case cant even see the HD, only the CD/DVD drive and the power supply.

LSEdwards

roddydogs wrote: »

Does this look like a "Ribbon" wire C drive is the HD,yes? its a slim line case cant even see the HD, only the CD/DVD drive and the power supply.

The ribbon type cable is the power.
The data (SATA) cable is usually red with black plugs on each end, just over 0.5cm wide.

I suspect it is a hardware fault rather than software but it is difficult to know. I had a similar problem with my pc feezing, but less frequently than yours. It was a poor connection on the SATA cable that caused it.

Do you have a local friendly IT geek who can help?

JJ_Egan

The ribbon type cable is the power.

Ribbon flat wide usually grey cable is ATA DATA Cable .
Thin flat cable usually red or yellow is the SATA DATA cable .
Both use red yellow black black POWER connectors ATA has large white block as end connecter SATA thin black end connector .


jje

Lost2

MICKG wrote: »

Hi, I have just had to retire from the IT world after suffering a series of strokes, the doc's think I need to slow down, they can got to he** !!

I've created a small site with link's to freeware and a downloadable emergency tool kit for you all to use.

If you have any other problems contact me and I will try to help.

Cheers,
Mick

Hi Mick thanks for your kind offer
am having problems at the moment with my Samsung digital cam
it worked ok on my old computer with windows XP
but OH bought me a new computer with windows 7 and it does not
have a ieee 1394 card in it like my other one did
so I purchase a part to go in to the back only to find out there is
no where to put it I then bought those USB's that you can put different fittings on
but my computer just tells me that it does not
recognise the usb I have been on the Internet to see if I can find any
downloads but no joy can you think of anything that might help

swvillafan

I give up!!!!

Lost2

swvillafan wrote: »

I give up!!!!

I have

Diesel44

Hi MickG. Nice to see a another from Suffolk.
I'm just down the 14 at good ole BSE.
On your poll, we have a Evesham pc. Six years and still going great, unlike the company. Looking a bit dated mind.

debitcardmayhem

Lost2 wrote: »

I have

Hi Lost2 , I think perhaps if you start a new Thread sayng "Samsung digital cam connection problems" or such like you may have responses from folks with experience of either Cam Knowledge or Firewire this particular thread may get too unwieldy very quickly

MICKG_3

Sorry to answer so late but been to hospital. Back to your problem without further ado you need to back up your data then reinstall.

Sorry Good Luck

MICKG_3

Lost2 wrote: »

Hi Mick thanks for your kind offer
am having problems at the moment with my Samsung digital cam
it worked ok on my old computer with windows XP
but OH bought me a new computer with windows 7 and it does not
have a ieee 1394 card in it like my other one did
so I purchase a part to go in to the back only to find out there is
no where to put it I then bought those USB's that you can put different fittings on
but my computer just tells me that it does not
recognise the usb I have been on the Internet to see if I can find any
downloads but no joy can you think of anything that might help

Hi Lost2

Am Investigating and discussing your probs with my mates will get back to you soon