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Dayvan Cowboy · 11-06-2010, 03:00 PM

I need a picture of someone's head at two different angles. In order for the model to be precise, it has to be a really good resolution picture and both pictures need to be perfectly aligned, This meaning that it has to be at the same zoom, both sides need to line up, and the images have to be the same size. That way, I can set it as the reference image and model it from there.

famous16 · 11-09-2010, 11:43 PM

hi all

I plan on formating my computer and don't know how to backup up the wmp info, such as rating and artwork. Any help?

Regards

Famous

sidewinder · 11-10-2010, 12:24 PM

HOw did this thread end up in the music section? O_o

Freebase Dali · 11-10-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

HOw did this thread end up in the music section? O_o

Haha... thanks for saying something man.. I remember merging someone's post into this thread yesterday and apparently I forgot to ensure the destination forum was correct. Fixed.

Insane Guest · 11-12-2010, 10:03 PM

I need any help I can get from any possible computer smart people.

So here is my situation. I have had a Toshiba N(et)B(ook)205 for about a year now. Despite having gotten a few viruses and malware, I had no problems with it. When I did have the virus, I simply restored to factory setting, and it was fine. So I have been using it the last 3 weeks and it ran beautifully. I mainly use it for music and music only, of course Internet browsing as well. So all I've been doing lately is just browsing the web and downloading a couple of albums from Mediafire. So today, I woke up hoping to be able to play some music, but what the hell? A black screen with a blinking line in the top left corner! I thought, no problem I'll just restart it. It's not that easy. I restart it, and all that happens is it says Toshiba...Loading Innovations... And in the bottom it says Setup or Boot Options. The weird thing is that it doesn't show the classic Windows logo with the loading bar...weird huh? So basically all I can do is load it up, and view Toshiba setup which is useless. Boot Options isn't helpful either. Apparently, what I have is known as the Black Screen of Death.

Has anyone had any experiences with this before?
Any fixes?
Anything helps.

I'm on my iPod Touch btw.

Freebase Dali · 11-12-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xEMGx

I need any help I can get from any possible computer smart people.

So here is my situation. I have had a Toshiba N(et)B(ook)205 for about a year now. Despite having gotten a few viruses and malware, I had no problems with it. When I did have the virus, I simply restored to factory setting, and it was fine. So I have been using it the last 3 weeks and it ran beautifully. I mainly use it for music and music only, of course Internet browsing as well. So all I've been doing lately is just browsing the web and downloading a couple of albums from Mediafire. So today, I woke up hoping to be able to play some music, but what the hell? A black screen with a blinking line in the top left corner! I thought, no problem I'll just restart it. It's not that easy. I restart it, and all that happens is it says Toshiba...Loading Innovations... And in the bottom it says Setup or Boot Options. The weird thing is that it doesn't show the classic Windows logo with the loading bar...weird huh? So basically all I can do is load it up, and view Toshiba setup which is useless. Boot Options isn't helpful either. Apparently, what I have is known as the Black Screen of Death.

Has anyone had any experiences with this before?
Any fixes?
Anything helps.

I'm on my iPod Touch btw.

Hmm... it doesn't say anything about not being able to find the operating system? Usually black screens are due to that. Sometimes it's as simple as opening up the case and re-seating the hard drive and making sure it's tightly fit into the sata or IDE connector and that no gunk has built up on any of the pins.
We know your bios isn't at fault since you get boot options. Have you tried booting into safe mode? Try doing that. If you can do that, then you'll probably need to start looking into the possibility or driver errors or malware. The fact that you contracted viruses in the first place leads me to believe that a virus is the most likely scenario.
If you can't boot into safe mode, or you need help doing that, let me know.

Insane Guest · 11-13-2010, 10:03 PM

I tried booting into safe mode, but nothing happens when I tap the usual F8. I gave it the laptop to my uncle, since he is works with them. Apparently, Windows somehow uninstalled, which is why I only got the Toshiba pop up, and not the windows, and in result, I could not go into safe mode or get any other options. So, if he can't fix it, I'll probably just sell it cheap and get a new one. My guess is a virus too, damn things.
Thanks for the response FD.

debaserr · 11-13-2010, 11:39 PM

a virus that uninstalls windows? badass.

Freebase Dali · 11-14-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEMGx

I tried booting into safe mode, but nothing happens when I tap the usual F8. I gave it the laptop to my uncle, since he is works with them. Apparently, Windows somehow uninstalled, which is why I only got the Toshiba pop up, and not the windows, and in result, I could not go into safe mode or get any other options. So, if he can't fix it, I'll probably just sell it cheap and get a new one. My guess is a virus too, damn things.
Thanks for the response FD.

Heh.. dude, even if he couldn't somehow restore your operating system as it was without reinstalling the OS, you really don't have to sell the computer. All you have to do is wipe the machine and reinstall the original image or OS. The hardware itself should be fine.
But before you do any of that, if you have stuff on your hard drive(s) that you would like to save, you may want to think about getting a bootable program that's able to act as an operating system on its own and still access your file system so you can go in and back up what you need before you reformat and reinstall your OS on your computer.

P.S... viruses don't ruin computers. Ignorant users do. Virus protection isn't just a concept that sits around enjoying itself as a concept. It serves a purpose. If everyone used it, there probably wouldn't even be viruses anymore.

Insane Guest · 11-14-2010, 10:28 PM

Nah, I mean the laptop sucks overall. When it was new, it froze constantly, the touch pad is very unresponsive, and it shuts down randomly.

I had all my music on their, 2,000 or so songs, but it should give me something to do over Thanksgiving. Nothing life changing though. And I do realize that viruses are in some way caused by ignorance, but it could happen to anyone, and I highly doubt they will ever go away. I ran a scan about every week after I got the first one, but somehow that mother****er came back. I was just on iTunes, MB, and just browsing some usual sights and I called it a night, I closed everything, and shut it down. Next morning, turn it on, and it's ****ed. If I was downloading porn or opening shady e-mails I would blame myself, but I wasn't. My opinion, they just suck.

11-09-2010, 11:43 PM	#712 (permalink)
famous16 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	How do I backup the music info in Windows Media Player? hi all I plan on formating my computer and don't know how to backup up the wmp info, such as rating and artwork. Any help? Regards Famous

11-10-2010, 12:24 PM	#713 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	HOw did this thread end up in the music section? O_o __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-13-2010, 11:39 PM	#718 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	a virus that uninstalls windows? badass. __________________ Last.FM

11-06-2010, 03:00 PM	#711 (permalink)
Dayvan Cowboy Basscadet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Antarctica Posts: 1,258	I need a picture of someone's head at two different angles. In order for the model to be precise, it has to be a really good resolution picture and both pictures need to be perfectly aligned, This meaning that it has to be at the same zoom, both sides need to line up, and the images have to be the same size. That way, I can set it as the reference image and model it from there.

11-12-2010, 10:03 PM	#715 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	I need any help I can get from any possible computer smart people. So here is my situation. I have had a Toshiba N(et)B(ook)205 for about a year now. Despite having gotten a few viruses and malware, I had no problems with it. When I did have the virus, I simply restored to factory setting, and it was fine. So I have been using it the last 3 weeks and it ran beautifully. I mainly use it for music and music only, of course Internet browsing as well. So all I've been doing lately is just browsing the web and downloading a couple of albums from Mediafire. So today, I woke up hoping to be able to play some music, but what the hell? A black screen with a blinking line in the top left corner! I thought, no problem I'll just restart it. It's not that easy. I restart it, and all that happens is it says Toshiba...Loading Innovations... And in the bottom it says Setup or Boot Options. The weird thing is that it doesn't show the classic Windows logo with the loading bar...weird huh? So basically all I can do is load it up, and view Toshiba setup which is useless. Boot Options isn't helpful either. Apparently, what I have is known as the Black Screen of Death. Has anyone had any experiences with this before? Any fixes? Anything helps. I'm on my iPod Touch btw.

11-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#717 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	I tried booting into safe mode, but nothing happens when I tap the usual F8. I gave it the laptop to my uncle, since he is works with them. Apparently, Windows somehow uninstalled, which is why I only got the Toshiba pop up, and not the windows, and in result, I could not go into safe mode or get any other options. So, if he can't fix it, I'll probably just sell it cheap and get a new one. My guess is a virus too, damn things. Thanks for the response FD.

11-14-2010, 10:28 PM	#720 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	Nah, I mean the laptop sucks overall. When it was new, it froze constantly, the touch pad is very unresponsive, and it shuts down randomly. I had all my music on their, 2,000 or so songs, but it should give me something to do over Thanksgiving. Nothing life changing though. And I do realize that viruses are in some way caused by ignorance, but it could happen to anyone, and I highly doubt they will ever go away. I ran a scan about every week after I got the first one, but somehow that mother**er came back. I was just on iTunes, MB, and just browsing some usual sights and I called it a night, I closed everything, and shut it down. Next morning, turn it on, and it's **ed. If I was downloading porn or opening shady e-mails I would blame myself, but I wasn't. My opinion, they just suck.