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    Getting a 0xc0000005 error

    Started up my computer today and got a message saying "This application was unable to start correctly"...blah blah blah 0xc0000005 error code. This happens for Chrome, Utorrent, Internet Explorer, Firefox....any program really. The computer does load all the way to the desktop and I can open...
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    Suggestions for my Norco 4224-What to use inside

    So I picked up a Norco-4220 a while back and did a trade for a Norco-4224. It's bare so I am wondering what to use inside to get it up and running. Here is what I am thinking about doing because it will cost me nothing as I have these parts on hand. Use my existing Biostar A85W...
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    So I recieved a Mediasonic RAID box instead of JBOD box

    I currently run Flexraid on my media collection. I ordered another Mediasonic USB 3.0 4 bay but instead I recieved a RAID 4 bay enclosure. Is there a way to still use this or am I stuck with mailing it back for the correct enclosure???
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    Best HTPC for parents who never had a computer...?

    Well I want to give my parents an HTPC. They have never had a computer so it needs to be some type of interface with remote control only. I will provide all the content but having them set-up some "traditional" type computer is out of the question. I can provide the initial set-up but it should...
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    Solutions for my 32TB dilemma...

    Right now I actually have more than 32TB but I am not including the others as I am consolidating files onto the 16 drives. I have 4 Mediasonic USB 3.0 enclosures filled with 2TB drives. I want to consolidate all of these drives in a single enclosure/rack system/anything so I can get rid of all...
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    Calculating watts for PSU in my HTPC build

    I have a Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 500 PSU brand new that has been sitting for a good 6 months now. Yeah I know it's not the greatest but I have one in another computer that works with no problems so this should be no different. Thinking about using it but would like to know how much watts...
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    My nMedia 6000B, AMD HTPC build thread

    So I have never built a computer before. I've changed RAM sticks and replaced a dead hard drive but nothing from scratch so I figured I would document it here and and issues I have, you fine ladies and gentlemen will "hopefully" help me out. First thing i wanted was a case that had the look of...
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    So Newegg gave me some free Ram with my MB purchase

    It's not even compatible. They gave me the F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR...4Gx2 sticks The motherboard I bought is an FM2 motherboard. Biostar A85W. Why in the world would they give me FREE memory and it not even be compatible with the board I bought. Maybe it will work and I just don't...
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    Help choosing RAM for BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W/AMD A10-5800k combo

    I amrunning a Biostar HiFi A85W motherboard and an A10-5800K APU. I would like to run 8GB of RAM. Any suggestions. It's in an HTPC.
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    My Sweet little Angel poured milk into the HTPC

    Well babies don't know any better. My little Angel must have wanted to share her milk with the HTPC. Time to upgrade I suppose. I can't find that link where you list your requirements and other info for what I want so I will just list my requirements. My requirements... CHEAP..... HDMI...
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    Want to go unRAID or Flexraid...Here is what I have on hand

    So I have been stockpiling drives and now I have enough to really do a large server/jbod box/something to hold all my crap...LOL I really want to try unRAID or even Flexraid but to be honest I am still unsure what all will be needed so I will list what I have so far to experiment with...
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    Should I be afraid of Western Digital drives

    I have had 2 WD Mybook drives completely die in the past. Both died within a year of purchase. I have had great success with Seagate drives however.
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    STUPID Write Protection

    Workers at my house shut off my Livingroom power with out warning me and now one of my hard drives has the STUPID write protection enabled. I did the DISKPART process and it said successful but write protection is still there. (did it about 10 times). I also tried the REGEDIT but write...
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    Adding USB 3.0 to Acer Aspire x1800

    There is no extra power connector in the case for the PCIe USB 3.0 card I want to buy so is there a USB 3.0 PCIe card that does not have the 4 pin power connection. .......or is an extra line hiding somewhere in that case I just haven't found??
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