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Can't Format ext HDD

Ensu7 — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:18:47 +0800

My 500gb Samsung HDD went kaput suddenly. The last time I used it to back up files in my laptop was a few weeks back. It worked fine then and I'm pretty sure I kept it safe (no water, magnet, gravity drop etc). But today when I connected the HDD it asked me to format it, and after 1 hour waiting it says "window can't finish formatting this disk", or something along the line. So where could I have gone wrong and how can I reformat my HDD? I don't mind losing the data there since it is only backup files.

Please help, and thanks in advance.

Vodafone not running well in Windows 7

Ensu7 — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:54:16 +0800

I can run the software and go online, but the display does not shows the speed and volume usage. I already got an sms from Celcom saying I had exceed the broadband usage limit, but it's not even half a month yet!

It was running fine in Windows XP previously, but my laptop was reformatted with windows 7. How can I correct the Mobile Connect Lite display? The program compatibility in w7 does not work, btw.

All and any help is much appreciated.

I Can't Open My Folders and Drives

Ensu7 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:07:29 +0800

Hello all. I have a problem with my laptop. Since yesterday, I can't access the folders and drives directly. For example, when I click on the folders shortcuts on my desktop (except My Document, My Computer, Recycle Bin and application shortcuts), a Search Window will pop up instead.

Same thing with the drives. On My Computer, I have to type the folder address (D:\Audio etc) to open the folder. Double-clicking will result in Search Window. Btw, I dont know whether this is related or not, but when I right click the drives, the option Search is in bold. Im pretty sure that wasnt there before.

Another thing: when I pressed ctrl+E to open explorer tab, the search option came instead. I had to go to View>Explorer Bar and checking it manually. I can open my folders from the folder list in the tab, but clicking directly will result in Search Window.

Shortly before this happens, I was playing around with the desktop icons, changing it etc. Could this possible effect my folders accessibility?

Please help me. Many thanks in advance.

Local Matriculation question

Ensu7 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:29:35 +0800

Are we supposed to get/claim a cert stating that we are Matrix graduate, or is the transcript enough for IPTS? Because Im stuck with conditional offer from HELP UC unless I gave them a copy of Matrix result cert. No such thing exist in my knowledge. Or is there?

My printer wont load the paper

Ensu7 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:24:47 +0800

Hello all. My Canon pixma ip19800 wont load the papers for printing. The sound inside suggests that the printer is printing on air, wasting my ink. How can I fix this problem?

Please and thank you.

Sign Language Class

Ensu7 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:39:18 +0800

Hello all. Im interested in learning sign language, but I cant seem to find any centres near my house except for the YMCA. If you know any class conducted around KL/Selangor than is reachable by public transit / bus, please let me know. Thanks.

Any forumers fluent in this language?

The Best IPTS for Pychology

Ensu7 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:49:50 +0800

If I want to go private for a degree in Psychology, which IPTS would you recommend, considering the tuition fee, syllabus, living expenses/environment and such.

IMU
HELP
Sunway
Monash

I can't find the info related to fee and such at the unis, except IMU, which is RM75k+. Please help me, esp Psychology students. How is it at your uni, and what are your job prospect after graduating? All views are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

UNIMAS or IMU

Ensu7 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:20:44 +0800

Let me put it chronologically, shall I?

- I apply for 1st, Psychology and 8th, Fine Art in UPU.

- I got offer for Fine Arts, UNIMAS.

- Father is willing to pay for Psychology at International Medical University, IMU.

- Father says: Art has no intellectual value, even kiddies can draw. Art graduates has no secure job other than teacher and lecturer (which I would rather not do). We can apply for loans and stuff.

-Me thinks: Kids can draw, but can they sell it? Leonardo da Vinci was no idiot. I can be a designer, artist, curator... I can provide online commish too. Going private = tuition fee (RM75k++) + living expenses = EXPENSIVE

If I want to live my way and still be anak solehah (instead of Si Tanggang anak derhaka, female version), what should I do? I would really appreciate if you can share your views on this matter. Thanks.

DIY External Hardisk

Ensu7 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:25:19 +0800

Since my old computer is expiring, I'm thinking of dissecting the cpu to salvage the hardisks. My question is, how to turn it into an external? I read once somewhere that you can simply use an old drive as ext hardisk by buying a casing and USB. I'm a hardware noob and would be very grateful for any help/tutorial from you guys on how to convert it step by step. Many thanks!

Mind Competition @ UTAR

Ensu7 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:59:39 +0800

Copied from my dA journal:

Listen up, guys! If you are free on July 6th, why not head down to University Tunku Abdul Rahman at Petaling Jaya? The second Mind Competition is going to take place at the said venue. If you are interested to know more, read on.

In conjunction with the Malaysia Festival of the Mind III (1-3 August 2008), UTAR and MMLM will be jointly organising three Mind Competitions. The competitions are 'Memory Competition', 'Mind-mapping Competition' and '3D Mind Drawing Competition'. The competitions are opened to all and the best part is; admission is free! XD

Memory Competition
- Sunday, 6th July 2008 @ 9:00 am
- Categories: Random Numbers // Random Words // Random Letters // Dates and Event
- Written Competition
- Prizes for each category: 1st prize RM 1000 cash, 2nd prize RM 500 cash

Mind-Mapping Competition- Sunday, 6th July 2008 @ 2:00 pm
- Draw three mind-maps
- Prizes: 1st prize RM 2000 cash, 2nd prize RM 1500 cash, 3rd prize RM1000 cash, 3 x Consolation prizes RM 500 cash

3D Mind Drawing Competition
- Topic: Global Warming
- Maximun Entries: 3
- Prizes: 1st prize RM 2000 cash, 2nd prize RM 1500 cash, 3rd prize RM1000 cash, 3 x Consolation prizes RM 500 cash

Venue for Competitions :

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
11 Jalan 13/6
46200 Petaling Jaya
Selangor

Send entries or registration to:

Secretariat, Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM)
c/o Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Department of External Affairs
11 Jalan 13/6
46200 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel : 03-7625 0328
Email: mmlmmalaysia@yahoo.com

Are you up to the challenge? I know I am! I participated the first Mind Competition last year, and I can tell you it was fun and entertaining. I never knew my brain is capable of such amazing feat! No reason to miss on this one either. See you @ UTAR!

P/S: Am I in the right thread?

'Folder Options' and 'Find' gone

Ensu7 — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:42:25 +0800

Okay, so my Win98 is seriously messed up. The CD driver and USB port won't recognise and cd/thumbdrive I put in. Now the folder options (View-Folder Options) is gone so I can't see my hidden files anymore. Plus the Find/Search (Start-Search) option is also missing.

Does anyone here know how to fix those stuff? Someone at Yahoo! Answer said it might be the work of viruses that wish to remain hidden from view. I'm no tech-wiz so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to install a new Antivirus or something. Help me please? Thanks.

Medical Illustrator & Art Therapist

Ensu7 — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:45:54 +0800

Since I don't really have an ambition in life (much to my parents dismay), I did some research on the field of work that sounds interesting to me. I came across the following two listed among the 'Top 10 Cutting Edge Jobs' from a website I can't remember:

- Medical Illustrator

- Art Therapist

Do you guys know anything about the two lines of work? Does it even exist in this country? All my Googling seems to lead to UK-based jobs and degrees only.