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I cant move my mouse or type?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin| 4 Comments

Recently, I when I was logged on, my mouse stopped working. Thinking nothing of it (I have a wireless keyboard/mouse), I unplugged the receiver, and tried to re-connect the keyboard/mouse. However, I still couldn’t move the mouse/keyboard. So I tried a corded keyboard/mouse (using PS2) and it still wouldn’t work. I’ve tried rebooting, and it still wont work (I’m using a different computer right now). However, I know that the keyboard/mouse/hardware isn’t defective because I was able to boot onto Ubuntu (Linux) via a live CD, and everything worked just fine (keyboard/mouse). Regardless, I still can’t get into Vista…I get stuck at the log-on screen (I’ve got a password, and safe mode doesn’t work). My only method of input is a media center remote (plugs into USB … but that only ‘types’ numbers (which do, however, appear). I’ve got absolutely no idea what to do.

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booting Backtrack 2 from the cd drive?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by admin| 1 Comment

So i downloaded the backtrack 2 iso file (i think its a live distro linux type program) and burned it to a cd. How do run it? I have heard you run it by booting your computer from the cd drive. How exactly do i go about this (simple instructions please)? i need directions for booting from the cd drive. I have windows xp an only about 400 mb of ram. Can i run backtrack 2 (600mb program) with this little ram?
i have an emachine if that helps tell what key to hit upon startup. and i have 384mb of ram to be exact

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what type of linux would be best suggested?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin| 5 Comments

i am wondering what linux version would be the best for me, i am a little bit of a nerd, i am a gamer, i love browsing the web and downloading videos, and i like to listen to music off of the web, and i want to have an ftp program of some sort. and i dont want to bog down on the processor any bit, i do not care for word prosesing or any hexediting programs, i want a music player and video player in it, and if this could all be bundled into a live cd that would be even better! but it doesnt have to.

thanks,
Cory

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How do you change your screen size using a linux command?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin| 1 Comment

I just figured out how to put knoppix live linux cd on my computer by booting from the cd, but Im having difficulty changing my screen size and its refreshing rate. I was wondering if anyone knew of any commands that i could type into the root shell that would either add more resolution options or be able to change the screen size.

when I try to configure the display I only have one option for the screen size which is 640 X 480. Is that any other way to get around that and add a screen sice like 1280 X 740 or something so everything isn’t so large on my screen?

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HP wont load OS can any one help please?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin| 1 Comment

I have an HP dv9000 that will not load any type of OS i have loaded win xp vista 7 and linux will load a live linux cd but once installed will not boot loads bios but when it gets to windows splash screen it freezes same with linux i have tried 3 different hard drives the RAM is good updated the BIOS also have heard issues with the cd drives not allowing the computer to boot so removed that as well still no fix i am very savvy with the computer but this one has totally stumped me its an HP dv9000 just wondering if anyone has came across this and may have any tips if i cannot resolve it ill just part it out its in excellent shape thanks!!!!

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