what up with friends computer

ryan2l · 09-20-2006, 09:49 PM

So my buddy brings me his computer becuase he is having trouble with this training thing for work loading right. So I bring it in and hook up monitor, mouse, keyboard.... and turn it on and all i get is like the top left corner of the desktop blown up to full screen with the recycle bin showing.

The recycle bin icon works, I can make a new folder on the desktop. but I can't get a start menu or ctrl alt del does not work, I have shut it off with the power button and back on still no luck any ideas whats going on?

Its a HP pavilion a347x

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Endlezz · 09-20-2006, 09:55 PM

is right-click available?

...if so, try and set up ur desktop perfrence.

ryan2l · 09-20-2006, 10:02 PM

i can click it but it never comes up I am going to try and different monitor

Endlezz · 09-20-2006, 10:07 PM

If that dont work, REBOOT!

and is that monitar a lcd (flat screen) or crt(big bulky thing)?

Good thing about rebooting is you'll feel like its a new computer again...the bad thing is...well, im sure u know.

Swordfish II · 09-20-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endlezz

If that dont work, REBOOT!

and is that monitar a lcd (flat screen) or crt(big bulky thing)?

Good thing about rebooting is you'll feel like its a new computer again...the bad thing is...well, im sure u know.

You mean reformat

ryan2l · 09-20-2006, 10:13 PM

i have 2 crt monitors, he i think has a lcd probably came with one I am thinking about going to use another friends lcd

psg · 09-20-2006, 10:13 PM

Sounds like something b0rked with Explorer.exe.

ryan2l · 09-20-2006, 10:28 PM

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph04198

i think thats me but i cant get to safe mode so i am going to a buddies who has a lcd monitor

Endlezz · 09-20-2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordfish II

You mean reformat

I work in a computer store dangit! and i say its Reboot....plus it sounds alot cooler

emorphien · 09-20-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endlezz

I work in a computer store dangit! and i say its Reboot....plus it sounds alot cooler

It doesn't matter where you work because you're entirely wrong.

DrBiggly · 09-20-2006, 10:53 PM

Couple of guesses:
1) resolution is way off.
2) Monitor is borked
3) Desktop and/or background is somehow corrupted, not from resolution though

Only #2 can be tested by using another monitor; #1 and #3 need to be tested by going into Safe Mode first. If you can't get in there, you aren't hitting F8 early enough. Even I have trouble with that once in a while and it might take me a couple of tries.

-Biggly

ryan2l · 09-20-2006, 11:06 PM

Went to friends house bent down to plug it in and realised there was a 2nd video card. problem solved.

Endlezz · 09-20-2006, 11:09 PM

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09-20-2006, 09:49 PM	#1
ryan2l Scooby Newbie Member#: 66186 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA	what up with friends computer So my buddy brings me his computer becuase he is having trouble with this training thing for work loading right. So I bring it in and hook up monitor, mouse, keyboard.... and turn it on and all i get is like the top left corner of the desktop blown up to full screen with the recycle bin showing. The recycle bin icon works, I can make a new folder on the desktop. but I can't get a start menu or ctrl alt del does not work, I have shut it off with the power button and back on still no luck any ideas whats going on? Its a HP pavilion a347x * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-20-2006, 09:55 PM	#2
Endlezz Scooby Newbie Member#: 83549 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 96 Impreza Brightn Red	is right-click available? ...if so, try and set up ur desktop perfrence.

09-20-2006, 10:02 PM	#3
ryan2l Scooby Newbie Member#: 66186 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA	i can click it but it never comes up I am going to try and different monitor

09-20-2006, 10:07 PM	#4
Endlezz Scooby Newbie Member#: 83549 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 96 Impreza Brightn Red	If that dont work, REBOOT! and is that monitar a lcd (flat screen) or crt(big bulky thing)? Good thing about rebooting is you'll feel like its a new computer again...the bad thing is...well, im sure u know.

09-20-2006, 10:13 PM	#6
ryan2l Scooby Newbie Member#: 66186 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA	i have 2 crt monitors, he i think has a lcd probably came with one I am thinking about going to use another friends lcd

09-20-2006, 10:13 PM	#7
psg Scooby Specialist Member#: 81549 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Claremont, CA	Sounds like something b0rked with Explorer.exe.

09-20-2006, 10:28 PM	#8
ryan2l Scooby Newbie Member#: 66186 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA	http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph04198 i think thats me but i cant get to safe mode so i am going to a buddies who has a lcd monitor

09-20-2006, 10:53 PM	#11
DrBiggly Scooby Guru Member#: 11482 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Winston-Salem, NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Acute Stickeritis	Couple of guesses: 1) resolution is way off. 2) Monitor is borked 3) Desktop and/or background is somehow corrupted, not from resolution though Only #2 can be tested by using another monitor; #1 and #3 need to be tested by going into Safe Mode first. If you can't get in there, you aren't hitting F8 early enough. Even I have trouble with that once in a while and it might take me a couple of tries. -Biggly

09-20-2006, 11:06 PM	#12
ryan2l Scooby Newbie Member#: 66186 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA	Went to friends house bent down to plug it in and realised there was a 2nd video card. problem solved.

09-20-2006, 11:09 PM	#13
Endlezz Scooby Newbie Member#: 83549 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 96 Impreza Brightn Red