Monday, March 19, 2001		Dr Tribune

Dr Tribune: Do you get this problem only in case of audio CDs only or is it an every time phenomenon. If this problem is specific to audio CD’s, then you must first check your sound card drivers and the compatibility of the player you are using to play audio CDs. Regarding configuration of Yahoo! account in Outlook Express, the procedure is simple. If this is your first account in Outlook Express, then on starting Outlook Express it will automatically start configuring an e-mail account for you, which could be your Yahoo! account also. However, if you are using Outlook Express already and would like to set another account i.e. Yahoo!, then you should add identity and start configuring the account as normally you would do by following the simple steps. However, when you are asked to enter the POP address, then use pop.mail.yahoo.com. In case of SMTP address, please use the address smtp.mail.yahoo.com. Enter the user name, which would be the first part of your Yahoo e-mail ID. Then complete the rest of the steps and this will finish the configuration.

— Rocky

Dr Tribune: In your case there is a good possibility that you are using a half-duplex sound card in your system. In the half-duplex sound card, the sound travels in only one channel, which means that if you are speaking then the sound of other person could not be transmitted, unless you stop speaking. However, in case of full duplex sound cards, the sound travels in both channels, thus facilitating proper two-way communication. Therefore you must check, if your sound card is half-duplex, then you may need another full-duplex sound card, otherwise you do not need new sound card.

I have P III (550 mhz) 810 motherboard, assembled computer. My PC speaker (480W) of Dolphin makes noise when I play a song, movie or any other program requiring sound output whether I play song in Winamp, media player or anywhere.

Dr Tribune: Since you have not mentioned what kind of noise you are getting, so it is difficult to pinpoint your problem. However, generally the problem of noise is associated with some kind of short-circuit or loose connection. So get your PC checked for any such problem. Also please check the earthing of your electricity connection, as improper earthing could also result in some kind of noise along with other problems in your PC.

Dr Tribune: Digital signature is an encryption and decryption process allowing both the positive identification of the author of an electronic message (Who wrote the message?) and verification of integrity of the message. Since this is a modern security measure, thus it has become a standard in modern operating systems like Windows 2000. Therefore you require drivers, which are compatible with Windows 2000. There could be a possibility that the driver you are trying to install is not for Windows 2000. Therefore in order to solve this problem, you should install the version specific to Windows NT or Windows 2000. However as far as Motorola Internal modems are concerned, Windows 2000 automatically detects it and installs the correct version of driver from its database and thus it does not require you to install the driver manually. Thus, in light of this fact, it is better to let the Windows 2000 detect the correct driver and install the same.

Dr Tribune: Basically, satellites have nothing to do with PC speakers; it’s only the satellite speakers, which are related to PC’s. The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded speakers, which are meant for use with video monitors. It delivers powerful audio playback from multiple piece system, normally three-piece. The use of this technology brings about a dramatic improvement normal speakers that came bundled with your PC.

They do not act as tweeters, however, but has its own technology to improve the sound quality.

It is not just limited to Dolby surround sound, because its features are much advanced.

Regarding your query for modems. It is a matter of fact that the 56 kbps modems are faster than the 33.6 modems. It is irrespective of the fact whether it is an external modem or internal modem. However at places, where the downloading speed is very slow, the difference between a 56 kbps modem and 33.6 modem will not be much.

Regarding your query related to higher video memory, it is indeed true that the higher video memory means better performance

Dr Tribune: It is clearly evident from your mail that the problem in your case lies in your telephone line rather than your computer hardware. You must get your telephone line checked for any kind of open joints, cuts, and improper extensions. Normally, it happens because of these factors only. However, if you are satisfied with all these factors, then you may opt to change the line of your telephone right from the nearest DOT point to your PC. I am sure these things will help you in getting this problem corrected. However, in order to avoid too frequent disconnection, you may also add the string S10= 50 in the advanced option in your modem configuration. But, this in itself will not be able to solve your problem, if there is a defect in your telephone line.

Dr Tribune: The problem of system hanging could be due to several reasons; please write back at what stage of connection does your system hangs. Whether it hangs on dialling, or it hangs while hand shaking with the ISP server or at the time of logging on to the windows. These information would be essential to answer your question correctly.

Dr Tribune: While entering the pop and smtp server, please take care that it is entered correctly and there are no spaces in it. In the settings of Outlook Express, you can save your password, which will save you from the botheration of entering your password again and will also not return this error. However, in case of sending mail through Outlook Express using Yahoo! service, it sometimes gives this problem, which is specific to Yahoo service only.

— Sanchit Garg

Dr Tribune: This is actually not a problem and can be corrected easily by some simple changes in your browser settings. If you are using Internet explorer, then simply open the Internet Explorer and click on the tools menu. Now click on the Internet options and in the home page address box, either choose site of your choice or choose about blank. This will help you get rid of this problem. Similarly in case you are using Netscape communicator, then to change the default page, click on edit menu and then click preferences. In the homepage location box, either enter the site address of your choice or leave it blank. These simple measures will help you get rid of your problem.