Recent content by Jesse_20

You can try to go back to a previous restore point and try again from there. Might also consider running some malware scans, or maybe from a cmd prompt, run sfc \scannow to look for system file issues.

Just delete (uninstall) that entry in device manager and restart the PC. If you have an internet connection, it will find and install the driver by itself.

You can try uninstalling the device and driver from the Device Manager. Then restart the computer and it will get re-installed. If this does not fix the problem, the keyboard might be failing.

FWIW, if the laptop was overheating, there is a very good possibility it loosened solder joints on the motherboard, which would need re-flowed then. If they were working off the information that it was a bad fan, they cannot determine other problems until a good fan part it used.

If it is cracked, that's most likely your problem. You can also try different sources (cable/hdmi/dvd/etc) and see if the issue is isolated or widespread. A widespread issue means repairs.

No anti-virus is always going to find everything. New malware is released daily, and the scanners can only detect it if it knows it exists. It can sometimes take a bit from the time of release to the time scanners can detect. This means there is always going to be an "infectious" period. Most...

The good news is the motherboard sounds like it's operating properly. The bad news is that more than likely, the error when booting is something along the lines of "No Operating system found", which will allow for nothing but a hard reset of the computer. This usually occurs when the Hard drive...

If the system is posting, it only accepts a number of keystrokes before responding with a "busy" beep. My guess is that it's stuck trying to post. If it does it on the first keystroke, then it's encountered an error while turning on that halted the system from booting. This is generally a...

If the receiver is turning itself off, then the unit is malfunctioning. You are likely seeing it heat up tp a dangerous operating point so that the system shuts down to prevent fires. I would look at buying a new receiver...

A speaker is just a speaker as far as testing goes. Connect one of the surround speakers to the center channel and retest for sound. Make sure the center channel volume on the receiver is turned up. Also, read the manual for your receiver...You might want to try an AC-3 mode instead of 5.1...

I think you are trying to connect your smart tv as a full time monitor. If I'm correct, you will need an hdmi cable from the tv to the computer. However, with windows 10, there is a feature where you can cast to device, which allows you to play a video from the computer to a network enabled...

If it's that close then it's highly likely the wifi card is going bad. I know you tried updating drivers, but you might also try uninstalling the wireless device and restart the computer to let it redetect the hardware. Not likely to work, but worth a shot while you wait.

If the laptop is near the wireless access point when losing connection, try getting a USB Wireless adapter. It plugs into the usb port and replaces the internal wifi card, negating the need for you to open the laptop. No installation of drivers, just plug it in and go.

You would need to tear the laptop down and look inside to figure out what the extent of damage to the machine. More than likely it's a lost cause without replacing the motherboard. Beyond that is anyone's guess without having it in front of them to test.

If you mounted a fan to the holes when you tried, you either need bigger holes to allow more air in, or more exhaust vents to allow it to escape. If you didn't add a fan, then you won't notice anything.