Computers and Related Hardware/Software

bmwracer wrote:
Does it work on your PC?

Is it DVD-Video or avi files burned onto a DVD?

Haven't tried it on my PC yet. Also, the first disc works perfectly, but the other 5 don't. And it's DVD-Video.

sadacori wrote:Haven't tried it on my PC yet.

Well...................???? :beaten:

Also, the first disc works perfectly, but the other 5 don't. And it's DVD-Video.

You get all the luck, don't you?

Don't get on a plane. :sweat:

Pulled out all the RAM modules, blew off the dust, checked the gold fingers for damage/corrosion and reinserted them one at a time...

Now the system boots all the way into Windows. :headscratch:


Running Memtest86 now. :sweat: :fingerscrossed: :sweat:

After removing and reinstalling/reseating the RAM modules, everything seems okay now...

Being cautious... Time to backup everything. :fingerscrossed: :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:After removing and reinstalling/reseating the RAM modules, everything seems okay now...

Being cautious... Time to backup everything. :fingerscrossed: :sweat:

Good that things are working out so far. Hopefully it's just a one-time thing.

Backup is a good idea. You wouldn't want to lose all those Juri-chan pictures and videos now. :beaten:

deseipher wrote:

Good that things are working out so far. Hopefully it's just a one-time thing.

Backup is a good idea. You wouldn't want to lose all those Juri-chan pictures and videos now. :beaten:

Yeah.. they better be on backup DVDs with such an impressive collection as yours.

bmwracer wrote:Well...................????

I tried it on my PC and it works! But I'm still wondering why it doesn't work on a regular DVD player. It seems like it's the same format as the first disc, so it really shouldn't make too much of a difference right? Or is it just wishful thinking on my part...

You get all the luck, don't you?

Don't get on a plane. :sweat:

So does this mean that you don't want me to visit you? :mrgreen: :beaten:

sadacori wrote:So does this mean that you don't want me to visit you? :mrgreen: :beaten:

Time to try the discs on a different DVD player... Like I've said in the past, DVDs are finicky.

Also, try copying one of the "bad" discs to a DVD-RW, then try it on your player.... That might confirm that your player doesn't like those DVDs...

Um, what brand are they?

bmwracer wrote:
Time to try the discs on a different DVD player... Like I've said in the past, DVDs are finicky.

Also, try copying one of the "bad" discs to a DVD-RW, then try it on your player.... That might confirm that your player doesn't like those DVDs...

Um, what brand are they?

I tried the discs in 2 different players (LiteOn and Koss...hmm, what kind of generic brand is that??) but it didn't work. I'll try my JVC and Pioneer later tonight.

And I'll try copying the discs to a RW disc as you suggested.

The disc brand is Maxell. I haven't had problems with Maxell discs until I got these bunch of discs. Still, both of the players played disc 1 just perfectly, but they must be temperamental with the other discs for some odd reason.

phlargo wrote:Yeah.. they better be on backup DVDs with such an impressive collection as yours.

Most assuredly. :victory:


Currently testing out a new install on another HDD... Once I took care of those memory modules, the install went through without a hitch: no ACPI-related hiccups or anything...

Once I inventory all the software and other crap I installed on the other HDD, I'll install everything on this drive and move forward. :victory:

EDIT: Also running Firefox 3 at the moment... Seems okay, though some of my add-ons and themes won't work with this version. :sweat:

sadacori wrote:I tried the discs in 2 different players (LiteOn and Koss...hmm, what kind of generic brand is that??) but it didn't work. I'll try my JVC and Pioneer later tonight.

And I'll try copying the discs to a RW disc as you suggested.

The disc brand is Maxell. I haven't had problems with Maxell discs until I got these bunch of discs. Still, both of the players played disc 1 just perfectly, but they must be temperamental with the other discs for some odd reason.

Maxells should be OK... Might be that your players are finicky...

bmwracer wrote:
Maxells should be OK... Might be that your players are finicky...

I think you may be right. I just feel bad that I had asked the person for a copy of the drama when it was quite possibly the fault of my players. :(

I'll post again once I get a chance to watch it on the other players. :fingerscrossed:

supermediastore is having another sale... you need to move to the mainland... then again, i've applied to a position on Oahu.. :hehe: :hehe:
no more pizza deals if i do...

krim wrote:supermediastore is having another sale... you need to move to the mainland... then again, i've applied to a position on Oahu.. :hehe: :hehe:
no more pizza deals if i do...

I wish I could move to the mainland, but I don't know anyone there that would let me stay longer than a few days. :sweat: And I doubt I'd want to deal with all the crazy traffic that you guys have there though, especially since everything I need is usually less than 15 minutes away by car.

sadacori wrote:I wish I could move to the mainland, but I don't know anyone there that would let me stay longer than a few days. :sweat:

Hmm.

And I doubt I'd want to deal with all the crazy traffic that you guys have there though, especially since everything I need is usually less than 15 minutes away by car.

I don't deal with the crazy traffic. :victory:

And everything is 15 minutes away by car for me. :victory: :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
I don't deal with the crazy traffic. :victory:

And everything is 15 minutes away by car for me. :victory: :victory:

Cool. If you still have a spare room, lemme move in. That way I don't need to bother with messageboards when I'm having tech problems. :beaten:

sadacori wrote:Cool. If you still have a spare room, lemme move in. That way I don't need to bother with messageboards when I'm having tech problems. :beaten:

Hmm.

dochira wrote:
They'll start flying in the morning. Right now, Ps look like Zs..... yeah, that sleepy. :sleeping: :sleep:

Hey doch! What's up?

bmwracer wrote:
Hmm.

I guess that's a "no"? :puppydog:

Anyway, I checked it on the Pioneer and the sound is alright. I don't know if I should count that player since it's able to play data discs though. I haven't checked it on the JVC, but I will as soon as I'm finished with recording something.

bmwracer wrote:


EDIT: Also running Firefox 3 at the moment... Seems okay, though some of my add-ons and themes won't work with this version. :sweat:

I'm not upgrading yet: I can't live without the Rikaichan and Moji add-ons :sweat: