Get help, advice and information on all your Communications issues. http://advice-and.info/Communications/error.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:55:14 GMT en This error appears when the Operating System of a computer fails to load from the hard drive into the Random Access Memory. The operating system is what makes the computer respond to user interaction and coordinates the various systems within the computer. This system software needs to load itself into memory from the hard drive before it can start functioning. When this does not happen properly, the computer displays the Error Loading Operating System message. There can be a number of reasons for the operating systems inability to load itself into memory. The reasons can be hardware-related, software-related or a combination of both. Hardware-related Causes: A defective hard drive can be a source of this problem. When the hard drive malfunctions, the computer may not be able to read and load the operating system files properly into memory. A defective cable connecting the hard drive to the motherboard can also cause this error. Sometimes, an incompatibility between the BIOS of the motherboard an d the operating system can give rise to this problem. Each operating system comes with its own set of minimum hardware requirements. When the computers hardware does not meet this requirement, the operating system fails to function properly. A more recent operating system would require a later version of the BIOS. A FLASH BIOS can be updated to the latest version by downloading files from the Internet. Software-related Causes: This error can also occur when certain critical files in the operating system get corrupted or deleted. Corruption of files can happen due to virus activity, improper maintenance of software, accidental deletion of files or defects in certain portions of the hard drive. Since there are a variety of causes for this error, and each cause needs a different mode of handling, the error can be rectified only when its cause is diagnosed properly. http://advice-and.info/Communications/90796_Error_Loading_Operating_System.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:48:36 GMT If you have experienced a Windows "No Audio Device" error, it most likely means that your sound card is not installed properly. Even though other problems can cause this error, an improperly installed sound card is the most common reason. If the audio card isn't properly connected in the motherboard or you do not have an audio controller connected, you will get this error. Also, it is possible that the device you are trying to use is not compatible to the motherboard you are using. Troubleshooting the most common error Here are a few steps to take to solve the most common error, an improperly installed card: You will first need to find your audio controlling device or controller. This controller is what gives you the ability to adjust the sound for everything. From your start menu, go to your control panel. Then, go to add hardware and search for the hardware yourself. Don't let the computer search for it automatically, because if it is improperly installed it may not be seen. Then, scroll down to sound devices and search for your audio controller. Check the properties of the device, and see if it is installed properly. If it isn't installed properly you will see a yellow highlighted question mark beside the device's name The best way to solve this problem is to uninstall your sound card and drivers. You will reboot, enter the bios, disable the onboard audio, game port, and midi. Then boot back into windows, go to add remove programs and make sure that any programs for the device was removed. Next, you should reinstall the sound card and drivers. It is possible driver updates have been made since the sound card was manufactured and released, so it is a good idea to visit the manufacturer's site and see if there are driver updates. Once you do this, restart the computer again. The problem is (more than likely) the default device in audio properties is still the onboard, you can select the creative devices and it will probably work, but it will be better to disable the onboard all together. Uninstalling http://advice-and.info/Communications/90672_No_Audio_Device_Error.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:21:57 GMT A Runtime Error is an error that occurs during the execution of a program. "Runtime Error" is a very generic error message and is usually accompanied by additional information, such as "Runtime Error 6507." The opposite of a runtime error is a compile time error. Compile time errors occur as a program is being compiled from source code into executable code. Runtime errors can occur for an inexhaustable number of reasons. These include bugs in the original program, hardware failure, operator error, and resource exhaustion To properly troubleshoot a runtime error you will need additional information, such as: An error number Where you were in the program with the error occurred What you did just before the error occurred What you say just before and just after the error occured The state of the machine when the error occurred (memory, disk, and cpu usage) About the Author:Paula Reynold writes on topics such as Runtime Error , Bar Codes and Internet Bots for The Tech FAQ. http://advice-and.info/Communications/90567_Runtime_Error.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:55:58 GMT Error 1721 is a Microsoft error that is sometimes generated when you attempt to use an executable file called Cluster Administrator. The general text of Error 1721 is the following: "not enough resources are available to complete this operation." How Did The Problem Occur? When you use the Cluster Administrator to connect to a cluster, an error will occur if the proper parameters are not specified. One possible reason for the error is that you did not enter the parameter with quotation marks, so the command could not be read as a complete phrase for the search. This creates a problem with the available IP ports that would be used to establish a communication through the remote procedure call, especially if there are less than a hundred ports available to process the communication flow. Along with the failure to issue the request using quotation marks, there may also be some restriction on the available port ranges when the program was originally installed. How Do I Fix the Problem? One place to check for restrictions on the available ports is in the MSMQ, or Microsoft Message Queuing. There may also be a need to consider that other services make use of DCOM ports that may inhibit the ability to make use of the minimum number of ports. In order to correct the situation, there will be the need to modify the registry. Microsoft provides step by step procedures to accomplish the modifications. One thing to keep in mind is that reconfiguring a registry can be a tricky task. Ideally, persons who are well versed in computer configuration should take care of modifying the registry. Making a mistake in the modifications could create other issues that would require a professional to resolve. Save the time and trouble, and get an expert to perform the necessary changes to the registry. http://advice-and.info/Communications/90495_Error_1721.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:38:16 GMT The "Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check" error message can occur in a variety of programs running under the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems; however, it is most well known as being the result of a problem with Microsoft Outlook, an email management client. Other synonymous errors include: "File pathfilename.pst could not be accessed. Data Error. Cyclic Redundancy Check." or "Error 0x80040116." What causes this error? Primarily, a Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check error will occur as a result of the corruption of the personal folder file, .pst, which is associated with Microsoft Outlook. The folder can become corrupted in a variety of ways ranging from fragmentation of its files to improper shutdown to infection from malware. Despite the apparent severity of the Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check problem, it is a very easy issue to fix. How can I resolve this error? In order to resolve the issue, it is imperative that you have some computing skill, as you will be required to use the com mand prompt and various other, technical, features built into the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. If you feel you are skilled enough to resolve the problem, continue on. First, click on the start button. Then, click Run. If you do not have the Run button enabled on your start menu, enable it now. Type cmd in the Run command dialog box and press Enter. Next, type "chkdsk f" (without the quotation marks) and press the Enter key on your keyboard. If, as a result of you entering the check disk command, you receive a message telling you that chkdsk cannot run, enter Y and press the Enter key to have the computer check the disk the next time the computer is restarted. Close all open processes and restart your computer. If the message does not appear, wait until chkdsk finishes and then close the command prompt. Try to open Microsoft Outlook to see if the problem remains. If it does, please continue reading. You will now need to create a new personal folder file, so quit Microsoft Outloo http://advice-and.info/Communications/89837_Data_Error_Cyclic_Redundancy_Check.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:35:49 GMT