danleff

Some quick questions. Did you install the printer software (drivers) before plugging the printer into the computer? Did you plug the printer into a usb port on the back of the computer - not a front port? Did the usb cable come with the printer, or did you buy it separately?

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First, take a deep breath. This forum has multiple posts on this issue. Start with the basics...and give some basic information. What version of Windows are you using? What make and model printer are you using? Did the printer cable come with the printer, or did you have to buy one for it? If you can, try connecting the printer to a desktop computer, carefully following the installation instructions. Does it work? If you get the same message, the cable could be faulty. If it works, the issue may be with the USB ports on the laptop, or there is not enough power at the USB ports of the laptop to power and recognize the printer through Windows. What is the make and model of the laptop? Did you try the support faq in the printer site To troubleshoot the problem? Sometimes the USB ports build up a static charge, or Windows gets confused if you use the same port to connect multiple devices. If nothing else seems to be the issue, try taking the battery out of the laptop - make sure that the AC power is not connected. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds, release it, then put the battery back in..and the AC power supply, then power up the lappy and try installing the printer again. If still a no go, what does Windows device manager say?

Are you trying to install Windows from a network environment? Home network or business network? Try to explain more fully what you are trying to do. The link provided was not what you are trying to do (install Windows from a network (environment)? Or are you trying to get the network up on an established installed Microsoft system?

Did you try any of the other suggested fixes? Replace the battery for the bios. A low battery can account for the checksum error. What make system/motherboard do you have? How old is the system/motherboard? Reset the bios via the jumper on the motherboard. Consult the motherboard's users manual. Scan the system with your virus software. Make sure that you have the latest virus definitions for the virus software that you are using. If the bios settings have been corrupted, use a ps2 keyboard and see if you can get into the bios. if you are using a usb keyboard, the usb keyboard settings may have been turned off in the bios due to the corruption. Settings in the bios being corrupted may also explain why the optical drives are not recognized.

the article here should explain the most likely causes.

Take a look at this article. Is this what you are looking for?

Right, the grub boot files remain on the master boot record of the hard drive, but have no reference files to boot from (as you would have erased them on the Linux partition). Do you have your Windows XP boot CD?

Take a look at this article. Does this seem to explain this issue?

See if this post answers your question. I assume that by uninstalling, you just removed the partition that the distro was on. What version of Windows is installed on your machine?

Finding what is the bottleneck depends on if the cause is with the computer hardware of the ISP. Did you check with your ISP's technical support web page, or call them to troubleshoot the problem? You did not mention what ISP that you are using.

Same as with your last post on the other system. The Dell restore CD will reinstall the system back to the factory settings. But, all data on the drive will be wiped out, so back up any critical data first.

Did you specify the correct drive letter for Vista when adding the entry with EasyBCD? It needs to be a drive letter that is visible in My Computer.

What was wrong with the original installation from the recovery disk? This apparently restored your system to the original factory settings? Generally, recovery disks will format the disk and install the OS, which is what you did originally, correct? Of course, this wipes the drive and all data that you previously had on the drive. From this point, you then need to customize the installation to fit your needs.

Where did you get the Windows XP disk?

Can you explain more fully what you did? It sounds like you re-installed Windows with a XP disk? Or did you use the recovery disk from the PC manufacturer?

This is an old thread and will be closed.

Try this link. I know only a little on the subject, as I am a newbie at server installations, as well. Use the server edition of Ubuntu.

How are you connecting to the network at each location? Modem, cable, wireless...? Does the problem disappear when you don't connect to the network?

There is a good guide from TigerDirect located here. Make sure that you install matching pairs. Buy a kit of two modules from a reputable manufacturer. Same brand, make and type.

Also, do you have administrative rights to the Windows installation?

Sure,that will help. But could you explain what exact audio problems that you are having? No audio at all, or some applications not working with sound...? With the video, what have you tried already to adjust the resolution? Are you using onboard video or an add-on video card? If an add-on, which make and model? Posting what make motherboard would help, as well. This way we can check compatibility with Ubuntu.

Generally, Ubuntu is installed on free space on it's own partition, exclusive to Windows partitions, not within Windows. Unless, of course, you installed it in a virtual machine within Windows. Can you state exactly how you installed Ubuntu?

Windows drivers do not work with Linux. Ubuntu (Linux) uses it's own drivers to make hardware work. Without knowing what make/model system that you have, it is hard to guess what the issue might be with the video and sound. If you are using as self built system, posting the motherboard make and model would help folks troubleshoot the issues. Also, you are using an older version of Ubuntu, so if you have a relatively new system, then this may be an issue. the Ubuntu wiki page for your version may be of some help to get you started. It is located here. Try the New to Ubuntu 8.04 LTS? page first. Post what you have done to try to get the resolution changed. Have you turned up the volume to 100%? Post what exactly that you have tried, so folks can get an idea exactly where you are at.

Try the troubleshooting suggestions at the Scandisk site, located here and see if any of them work.