computer issue, need help.

[Throwback]

my mouse keeps cutting in and out. I've switched mouses and got the same problem.

I changed all the properties of my USB hubs to not turn off to save power. I went into my profiles and deleted places.sqlite and yet the problem is still here. last night my computer shut down completely and wouldn't turn back on until this morning.

[Gecko]

Is the mouse wireless or wired?

You mentioned USB hubs, I'm not sure if you meant an actual physical hub or the USB Root hub. If the mouse is plugged into a hub, try plugging it directly into the PC, if it's already plugged into the PC, try a different USB port.

places.sqlite, from a quick google, seems like it's to do with Firefox. I'm not sure why you deleted it?

[Hurbster]

Nothing happened when you tried to turn the pc on ? Dead or did the hard drive start going ?

[Throwback]

it's wired. I meant root hub. i deleted places.sqlite mainly because that's what advice I was given. lol

when I tried to turn on the PC. the hard drive seemed like it wanted to run but just couldn't quite get going. Like a motor trying to turn over. Yet all the lights came on. just the monitor and mouse didn't turn on. Now I have the PC running but the mouse keeps kicking in and out. Even makes the little noise like a device is being unplugged and plugged back in

[Hurbster]

Hmmm, check your power cables inside the pc, might be dodgy.

[Gecko]

I would guess that the mouse problems are just a symptom of something else going on.

I'll second checking the cables inside your PC.

The way you described it struggling to switch on sounds similar to an issue I had that was caused by RAM. If you're confident enough to play about with the insides of your computer, it might be worth checking each stick of memory to see if that's the culprit.

[Throwback]

Mar 10, 2015 19:21:50 GMT -5 Gecko said:

I would guess that the mouse problems are just a symptom of something else going on.

I'll second checking the cables inside your PC.

The way you described it struggling to switch on sounds similar to an issue I had that was caused by RAM. If you're confident enough to play about with the insides of your computer, it might be worth checking each stick of memory to see if that's the culprit.

I would check the wires and the Ram. but I don't really know what I'm looking for

[Throwback]

also just noticed that all my internet bookmarks have been lost and any hidden files I had have been dumped

[SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman]

If you haven't done it yet, I strongly suggest buying a can of dry air (these things are super cheap so don't worry, it won't ruin ya) and cleaning your computer, especially if it's a laptop. The problem ith the computer not turning on properly sounds like it may be dirty, causing it to overheat and other problems, or dust is messing with it. You'd be surprised how much a simple cleaning can benefit a computer.

Take a good look at the USB port. I feel it may have been distorted somehow and so the cable doesn't always connect to it properly. Are there certain position in which the connection works better (i.e., the mouse doesn't go out)?

[Gecko]

You've probably lost your bookmarks because you deleted the sqlite thing.

To open your PC (unless it's a laptop, in which case ignore everything after this) to check the cables:
Switch off and unplug, and it's also worth grounding / earthing yourself before doing this next bit.
You'll be removing the left panel as you look at the PC from the front. They'll be a couple of screws at the back to undo (you should be able to work out which they are, don't go unscrewing everything), then the panel should be able to slide back and come off.

You'll have a bunch of cables in there, not all of them will be plugged in. Ignore the ones that are not plugged in, and just go round and check that the rest are properly secured.

It's after 1am here, so I'll leave switching out the different ram modules till tomorrow. Also, I've not used it myself so I can't really help much with it, but it might be worth giving a program called Memtest86 a go.

[Throwback]

BTW. turns out it was the processor. Bought new computer(to me) computer

[Gecko]

True, but I thought I'd mention it because you do get some people in life who you have to give specific instructions (unplug electricals before opening them up, don't put your hand in the cage at the zoo, don't find out if it's poisonous by eating it) because they won't bother thinking for themselves.

I did once work with a guy who had been doing some basic electrical type training, he was getting on okay so I was doing paperwork nearby instead of standing over him while he did a simple job. The sparks were what got my attention when he didn't bother unplugging the thing.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Mar 13, 2015 21:15:51 GMT -5 devondragon said:

Mar 10, 2015 20:14:01 GMT -5 Gecko said:

You've probably lost your bookmarks because you deleted the sqlite thing.

To open your PC (unless it's a laptop, in which case ignore everything after this) to check the cables:
Switch off and unplug, and it's also worth grounding / earthing yourself before doing this next bit.
You'll be removing the left panel as you look at the PC from the front. They'll be a couple of screws at the back to undo (you should be able to work out which they are, don't go unscrewing everything), then the panel should be able to slide back and come off.

You'll have a bunch of cables in there, not all of them will be plugged in. Ignore the ones that are not plugged in, and just go round and check that the rest are properly secured.

It's after 1am here, so I'll leave switching out the different ram modules till tomorrow. Also, I've not used it myself so I can't really help much with it, but it might be worth giving a program called Memtest86 a go.

If someone has to be told to unplug the computer before opening it, I'd rather them not be monkeying around with the insides.

Where the is the ANY key? Also, where's my Tab? I pressed for it like 4 hours ago.