tucs

Dude, looks like we will talk to you next week then. Best of luck.

fraser

Mate I can't even get it to record my data on a disc, I tried and it said it needs reformating and now it's taking 22 minutes to do it.

I've never used it before but it wont let me take out the disc or cancl it

tucs

Hope your not reformating the hard drive?
Is it correct that you can right click the folder and cut and paste it but you cannot drag and drop the folder?

willmore

I hope everyone has noticed how quiet Ive been about the "M" word.....!

fraser

I'm back I've used the recovery disc and guess what the problem is still here

Surely that should have cleared it up, I don't suppose the warranty is any good?

fraser

Anyone?

I can't drag and drop in any application

Bob

without being able to see it....FnR baby
though I hate that one too...

fraser

Mate I'm really confused this time, although it doesn't help that my brain has turned to mush.

It's really weird everytime I boot up no buttons work and then I open up task manager and they work.

Still can't move anything anywhere though, I think I'm going to launch it at the
wall

Sass73

Hi Fraser,
My OH suggests that you uninstall the software for the mouse and touch pad and try re-installing the latest version from the manufacturers website. Also, check the device manager and check that the mouse is not ! (in yellow triangle or red stop sign).

Might help and its better than launching it again the wall though I've been very tempted in the past and usually make do with thumping it!

Sass

tucs

Fraser my laptop is an ibm and it automaticaly checks for latest updates and software. Try and see if your manufacturer offers the same.
Have you got another keyboard you can plug into the usb to see if it will work?

Go to control panel, system, click the hardware tab, then click device manager. see if there is any warning remarks beside the keyboard and mouse.
You can remove them in this section and then check for new hardware. This will reinstall them for you.

fraser

Thanks Tucs and Sass I'll have a go

fraser

No triangles etc

I'm going to try a keyboard.

No USB connecter.


I'll try phoning Toshiba when I get a chance as it's only 7 months old.

Bob

What's the model? Had a couple where I volunteer that had duff pads...though they were old ones....but if you do want to get a laptop that could be chucked against a wall, get a toughbook

http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/home.asp They rock, maybe you can't drive over one, but you can seriously hammer the shite out of one...feels great

tucs

I dont think this was what Fraser wants to hear bob.
Talk about kick a man when he is down.

Bob

hehe..aye, true...but gotta love those toughbooks...can even pee over the new ones, well sealed against water leaks...well maybe not pee on one as that's gross, but you can spill your coffee with confidence