Getting 3 Beeps as Boot Error code and Computer Failed to Start

It is easy to detect issues which prevent a PC from booting due to faulty RAM module installed. Three continues beep sounds with repetition while booting your computer is a common error code given by motherboard to inform memory issues. It tells, PC failed to achieve successful POST (Power On Self Test)due to issues with RAM installed. This error code is specifically for the computer with Intel motherboard to show POST issues when it failed to detect RAM. This will be like beep, beep, beep [Pause] and then repeat the same pattern. This guide explains how to handle such a situation where your laptop failed to start with three beep sounds.

ERROR 651 :THE MODEM (CONNECTING DEVICE) HAS REPORTED AN ERROR

At first I checked Microsoft knowledge base for the solution. According to them the reason for Error 651 :The Modem (or other Connecting Device) has Reported an Error is with Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). They define the reason for the issue as "It occurs because the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) tries to create a host route and then detects that the route to the host that was created by the dial-up connection already exists". However, I am not sure if it is the right reason for it because I found this answer under Windows 2000 and the message is related to establishing a VPN connection.

One of most discussed reason for Error 651 is the issues with “raspppoe.sys” file of Windows 7. In many support forums, users comment by replacing “raspppoe.sys” file of Windows 7 with Windows Vista, they could fix the issue. I never tried this method so cannot agree or disagree. If the method mentioned in this tutorial does not work for you, it is a suggested workaround. 

SOLUTION:

Here I would like to share some practical steps to solve the "Error 651: The Modem (or other Connecting Device) has Reported an Error". I recommend you to follow the steps in the same order I provided. 

1. Click on redial
   
2. Unplug the modem and reconnect (For external and USB modems)
   
3. Reboot your computer
   
4. Use Admin account to connect to Internet
   
5. Remove all Dial up network connections and create new one
   
6. Ensure that you are using the latest modem driver
   
7. Replace “raspppoe.sys” file with Windows Vista's same File

TIPS:

You can find “raspppoe.sys” file at the following location: c:\windows\system32\drivers. In the same way you should go to following location to remove dialup network connection: Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network Connections

ERROR 777 :THE CONNECTION ATTEMPT FAILED

REASONS:
The possible reasons for Error 777:The Connection attempt failed because the modem (or other connecting device) on the remote computer is out of order" are:

1. Usage of incorrect driver for your modem

2. The number dialed by your modem is blacklisted

3. Outdated driver for modem

In addition to the above mentioned reasons, I am getting this error message only in peak time. So I assume, the network usage can also be a factor but I am not sure.

SOLUTION:

The major reason for "Error 777: The Connection attempt failed because the modem (or other connecting device) on the remote computer is out of order" is faulty modem driver. However, in my experience just restarting the computer itself fixed this issue. So here I would like to share a practical guide to fix this error message.

1. Unplug the modem and reconnect (If you are using USB modem or external modem )

2. Restart your computer

3. Update the driver

4. Uninstall the current modem and reinstall it with latest driver available.

If the issue persist, it is avised to contact your ISP to fix it.

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ERROR 718: THE CONNECTION WAS TERMINATED

The error message seems like the modem is trying to authenticate the connection but the remove server/computer seems stopped responding to the modem request. This is how the error 718 message looks like. 

REASONS FOR ERROR 718

The major reason for "Error 718:The Connection was Terminated because the Remote Computer did not Respond in a timely manner" is the modem driver issues. Either the modem driver we are using is outdated or misconfigured. We get this error message when our computer is expecting a reply/response from network and if it is failed to receive any in a timely manner, error 718 will be displayed. Another important cause for error 718 is the malfunctioning of remote server. If the remote server is not in a situation to accept new connections, clients will get error 718 message. 

HOW TO SOLVE ERROR 718

Some workarounds for error 718 is provided below. 

1. Disconnect the modem and reconnect 

2. Check the modem settings including ISP user name and password 

3. Restart your computer and check for the issue 

4. Update modem driver 

5. Connect modem to a different computer and check whether the problem is with ISP 

6. If the problem is with ISP, contact them to fix it.

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HOW TO POWER CYCLE ENTIRE COMPUTER NETWORK

Let us check how to power cycle a small network. Here I have 2 computers, one Router (Wireless or Wired ) and a modem. Steps to power cycle this network are:

1. Unplug Power Cable from Modem
2. Unplug Power Cable from Router
3. Now we need to wait one minute before connecting power cable back.
4. Power on Router and wait till lights are steady on Router (WAN light will not light as Modem is not on).
5. Power on Modem and Wait till all modem lights are on and steady.

One of the major benefit for doing power cycle on a local network is the synchronization of all networking devices in the network. Even Internet speed can be improved( by fixing any normal LAN connection issues) by performing a systematic power cycle.

HOW TO POWER CYCLE MODEM OR ROUTER

It is not a big task to power cycle a modem or router. All you have to do is just power off the device and power on. To perform this in a systematic order, follow the steps below.

1. Disconnect Power from your Modem /Router (unplug Power Cable)
2. Wait 30 seconds
3. Reconnect Power
4. Wait for one minute and make sure all the active lights are steady(Power light, Internet light etc)

DURING PING TRANSMIT FAILED , GENERAL FAILURE - REASONS AND SOLUTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS --

This is the output I received when I ping to any IP address. 

C:\Users\Shekhar>ping 172.0.0.21 

Pinging 172.0.0.21 with 32 bytes of data: 
PING: transmit failed. General failure. 
PING: transmit failed. General failure. 
PING: transmit failed. General failure. 
PING: transmit failed. General failure. 

Ping statistics for 172.0.0.21: 
   Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss) 

Major possible reasons for the error message  

PING: Transmit failed. General Failure are: 


Misconfigured Firewall
Outdated Network drivers or firmware
DNS and other socket issues
Other software or hardware errors


We can resolve it by following the steps provided below.

Power Cycle the entire network :
To know more about this step go to the link below.

Power cycle is a miraculous cure for many home networking issues. Power Cycling is the process of turning off and turning on networking devices (Say Wireless Router or Modem ) in a systematic order. Sounds simple but very effective in troubleshooting networking issues. Power Cycle is a recommended process after configuring a modem or router. In this article we can check how to power cycle specific networking devices like modem, router, Access Point etc and an entire Local network.


How to Power cycle Modem or Router

How to Power Cycle Entire Computer Network 




Command Prompt troubleshooting :

Use the following command prompt commands to solve the issue. 


ipconfig/release 

ipconfig/renew 

ipconfig /flushdns 

netsh int ip reset c:\tcp.txt 

netsh winsock reset

Type each commands on command prompt and press enter. After completing every commands reboot your computer.




Disable Firewall (other security programs ) and check for the issue: Sometimes you may get this error message "PING: Transmit failed. General Failure" when firewall stops packets.


Perform System Restore to last known good configuration


Update the adapter driver: Update the adapter driver from Device Manager




Update the modem and router (if any) firmware

Just like this guide for "Ping: Transmit failed. General Failure" error message, we have a troubleshooting guide for some other important Internet connectivity error messages. They are:


Error 718: The Connection was Terminated because the Remote Computer did not Respond in a timely manner





Above error message says about a state where the entire connection is terminated. However, if the modem fails to get a connection with remove host you will receive following error message.


Error 777 :The Connection Attempt failed due to Remote Computer Out of Order

CHANGING OUTLOOK'S STARTUP FOLDER

Outlook 2010 and 2013

In Outlook 2010 and 2013, you'll need to click on File tab, then Options and select Advanced . Select a new start up folder from the folder picker at Start Outlook in this folder:

Outlook 2003 and 2007

In Outlook 2003 and 2007, you'll set this in Tools, Options, Other tab, Advanced – select the start up folder at the very top of the dialog.

Use a command line switch

Outlook.exe /select outlook:CalendarNew
(Replace "calendarnew" with the folder name (and path as needed))

In a few cases, you may need to make a shortcut using the full path to Outlook. The command line will look something like:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\outlook.exe" /select Outlook:Hotmail\Inbox

to open the Gmail Inbox

SYNTAX  -- outlook:datafile-name-in-folder-list\Inbox

outlook:Gmail\Inbox

To start up in the Unread Search folder in a non-default pst, use the following switch:

SYNTAX  -- outlook.exe /select "Outlook:\pst_name_in_folder_list\Search Folders\Unread Mail"

OUTLOOK RUN COMMAND SWITCHES

/autorun macroname

Opens Outlook and immediately runs the macro specified in macroname.

 /checkclient

Prompts for the default manager of e-mail, news, and contacts.

/cleanclientrules

Starts Outlook and deletes client-based rules. Used by non-Exchange account users.

/cleandmrecords

Deletes the logging records saved when a manager or a delegate declines a meeting. Used by Exchange Server accounts.

/cleanfinders

Removes Search Folders from the Microsoft Exchange server store.

/cleanfreebusy

Clears and regenerates free/busy information. This switch can only be used when you are able to connect to your Microsoft Exchange server.

/cleanprofile

Removes invalid profile keys and recreates default registry keys where applicable.

/cleanpst

Launches Outlook with a clean Personal Folders file (.pst)

/cleanreminders

Clears and regenerates reminders.

/cleanrules

Starts Outlook and deletes client- and server-based rules.

/cleanschedplus

Deletes all Schedule+ data (free/busy, permissions, and .cal file) from the server and enables the free/busy information from the Outlook Calendar to be used and viewed by all Schedule+ 1.0 users.

/cleanserverrules

Starts Outlook and deletes server-based rules. Used only with Exchange server accounts.

 /cleansniff

Overrides the programmatic lockout that determines which of your computers (when running Outlook simultaneously) processes meeting items. The lockout process helps prevent duplicate reminder messages. This switch clears the lockout on the computer it is used, enabling Outlook to process meeting items.

/cleansubscriptions

Deletes the subscription messages and properties for subscription features. Used with SharePoint alerts.

/cleanviews

Restores default views. Use with care as all custom views you created are lost.

/designer

Starts Outlook without figuring out if Outlook should be the default client in the first run.

/embedding

Opens the specified message file (.msg) as an OLE embedding. Also used without command-line parameters for standard OLE co-create.

/explorer

Opens the new window in "explorer" mode (link bar on).

/f msgfilename

Opens the specified message file (.msg) or Microsoft Office saved search (.oss).

/firstrun

Starts Outlook as if it were run for the first time.

/folder

Opens a new window in "folder" mode (Navigation Pane off).

/hol holfilename

Opens the specified .hol file.

/ical icsfilename

Opens the specified .ics file.

/importprf prffilename

Launches Outlook and opens/imports the defined MAPI profile (*.prf). If Outlook is already open, queues the profile to be imported on the next clean launch.

/l olkfilename

Opens the specified .olk file.

/launchtraininghelp assetid

Opens a Help window with the Help topic specified in assetid.

/m emailname

Provides a way for the user to add an e-mail name to the item. Use either the full address or let alias resolve. Only works in conjunction with the /c command-line parameter.

Usage:

Outlook.exe /c ipm.note /m test@poremsky.com

Outlook.exe /c ipm.note /m dianep

/nocustomize

Starts Outlook without loading outcmd.dat (customized toolbars). With older versions of Outlook the *.fav file doesn't load.

/noextensions

Starts Outlook with extensions turned off, but listed in the Add-In Manager.

/nopollmail

Starts Outlook without checking mail at startup.

/nopreview

Starts Outlook with the Reading Pane off and removes the option from the View menu.

/p msgfilename

Prints the specified message (.msg). Does not work with HTML.

/profile profilename

Loads the specified profile. If your profile name contains a space, enclose the profile name in quotation marks.

/profiles

Opens the Choose Profile dialog box regardless of the Options setting on the Tools menu.

/recycle

Starts Outlook using an existing Outlook window, if one exists. Can be used in combination with /explorer or /folder. The Outlook shortcut in the Quick Launch bar uses the /recycle switch.

/resetfoldernames

Resets default folder names (such as Inbox or Sent Items) to default names in the current Office user interface language.

For example, if you first connect to your mailbox Outlook using a Russian user interface, the Russian default folder names cannot be renamed. To change the default folder names to another language such as Japanese or English, you can use this switch to reset the default folder names after changing the user interface language or installing a different language version of Outlook.

/resetfolders

Restores missing folders for the default delivery location.

/resetnavpane

Clears and regenerates the Navigation Pane for the current profile. Removes all Shortcuts and Favorite Folders. Has the same effect as deleting profilename.xml in your user directory.

/rpcdiag

Opens Outlook and displays the remote procedure call (RPC) connection status dialog.

/s filename

Loads the specified shortcuts file (.fav). Use to load *.fav files created in older versions of Outlook.

/safe

Starts Outlook without extensions, Reading Pane, or toolbar customization.

/safe:1

Starts Outlook with the Reading Pane off. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:2

Starts Outlook without checking mail at startup. New to Outlook 2003.

/safe:3

Starts Outlook with extensions turned off, but listed in the Add-In Manager. Outlook 2003 only.

/safe:4

Starts Outlook without loading Outcmd.dat (customized toolbars) and *.fav file. Outlook 2003 only.

/select foldername

Starts Outlook and opens the specified folder in a new window.

Usage:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Outlook.exe" /select outlook:calendar

outlook /select "outlook:Inbox\Old Messages"

/sniff

Starts Outlook and forces a detection of new meeting requests in the Inbox, and then adds them to the calendar.

/t oftfilename

Opens the specified .oft file.

/v vcffilename

Opens the specified .vcf file.

/vcal vcsfilename

Opens the specified .vcs file.

/x xnkfilename

Opens the specified .xnk file.

OUTLOOK AUTOCOMPLETE FILE (NK2) ADDRESS BOOK FILE

Every time that you type an email address or name in the message window of MS-Outlook, it automatically offer you a list of users and email address that you can choose. This feature is known as 'AutoComplete' and Outlook automatically build this emails list according to user activity and save it into a file with .NK2 extension.

In some circumstances, you may need to repair or modify the values appeared in the AutoComplete list, or you may want to remove unwanted email addresses and/or to add new email addresses. MS-Outlook doesn't provide any ability to edit this AutoComplete list, so this is where NK2Edit software can help you.

When you edit your NK2 file, remember to verify that the executable of Outlook (Outlook.exe) is not running. If you edit the NK2 file when Outlook is opened, Outlook may save the NK2 file and overwrite your changes.

Know the limitation for number of records in NK2 files: Outlook 2003/2010/2013 limits the maximum number of records in NK2 files to 1000, while Outlook 2007 limits the maximum number of records to 2000.

In Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013, the AutoComplete file is saved with .dat extension and its header data is a little different from the previous versions of Outlook. In order to save the AutoComplete file for Outlook 2010/2013 properly, you have to save the file with .dat extension, so NK2Edit will save it with the new file header of Outlook 2010.

Outlook allows you to delete the AutoComplete cache completely, from both local AutoComplete file and the message store, by using the following command-line option: 

Outlook.Exe /cleanautocompletecache

When you use the above command-line option, the AutoComplete file is deleted completely, and NK2Edit will not be able to edit the AutoComplete data until the file is created again by Outlook, after the user sends the first message.

Enjoy Outlook...

BEST ANTIVIRUS FOR WINDOWS 7

WHAT WOULD BE FIRST PRIORITY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

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BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH (BSOD) , REASONS

INCOMPATIBLE SOFTWARE
INCOMPATIBLE HARDWARE
OVERHEATING
INFECTED COMPUTER
FAULTY HARDWARE
OUT OF DATE HARDWARE / SOFTWARE



IN THE ABOVE FIGURE

1.  GIVES THE ACTUAL ERROR NAME OR CODE
2.  SAYS HOW I INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE & ROLLBACK & SEE THE PROBLEM IS FIXED OR NOT
3. FORCES WINDOWS TO SHUTDOWN
4. TELLS WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MEMORY
5. IT IS THE BEGINING DUMP OF PHYSICAL MEMORY , THERE IS ONE FOLDER IN C:\WINDOWS\MINIDUMP , WHERE IT STORES THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ERROR
THIS DIRECTORY CONTAINS THE FILES THAT ARE CREATED BY BSOD WHEN IT OCCURED TO OPEN THESE FILES YOU HAVE TO DOWNLOAD BLUE SCREEN VIEW FROM  http://www.fiberdownload.com/Transfer...

THIS APPLICATION WILL SHOW YOU ALL THE INFORMATION RELATED TO BSOD THAT CAUSES THIS ISSUE MY IT DRIVER OR HARDWARE

ALL THE BSOD INFORMATION WITH DATE AND TIME REASON MANUFACTURER ETC...


IF THIS ISSUE IS CAUSED BY SERVICES THEN YOU CAN FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SHORTOUT THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH.

1.  OPEN MSCONFIG
2. MOVE TO SERVICES TAB
3. PRESS ALT + H
4. PRESS ALT + D
5. RESTART YOUR MACHINE

THIS ISSUE ALSO CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBLE OR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED GRAPHICS DRIVER

STEPS :
UNINSTALL THE GRAPHICS DRIVER FROM DEVICE MANAGER
REINSTALL GRAPHICS DRIVER

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TROJEN PROGRAM CAN ALSO CAUSES THE COMPUTER TO MOVE TO BSOD.

HAVE FUN...

STOP FACEBOOK MAILS ON GMAIL ACCOUNT

FOLLOW THESE BELOW STEPS TO DO THE SAME

1. FIRST SELECT THE MAIL WHICH IS ANNOYING YOU

AFTER THAT...

How to delete all unread inbox items from gmail account

FOLLOW THE STEPS TO DELETE ALL UNREAD INBOX MAILS FROM GMAIL

IN THE SEARCH BOX TYPE THE BELOW COMMAND

1. IN:INBOX IS:UNREAD

2. HIT THE SEARCH BUTTON

3. CLICK ON SELECT ALL, also click on link to select mails that matches the conditions beside the mail.


4. SELECT DELETE

SURELY IT WILL EMPTY YOUR INBOX BY DELETING WITH UNREAD MAILS.

CHANGE INBOX AND UNREAD ACCORDING TO YOUR NEED

TAKE BACKUP OF PRINTER DRIVER WITHOUT ANY SOFTWARE

HELLO READERS...

THERE IS A PRECAUTIONS FOR USERS WHO HAVE OLD PRINTERS AND DO NOT HAVE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE PRINTER , THEY CAN BACKED UP THERE PRINTER DRIVER FROM EXISTING SYSTEM THAT HAVE DRIVER ALREADY INSTALLED..
FOLLOW THESE STEPS...
1. WIN+R
2. TYPE MMC IN THE RUN BOX.
3. PRESS CTRL + M
4. SELECT PRINT MANAGEMENT FROM AVAILABLE SNAP-INS LIST
5. CLICK ON ADD
6. TYPE YOUR COMPUTER HOSTNAME IN THE TEXT BOX
7. CLICK ON ADD TO LIST CLICK ON FINISH AND CLICK ON OK
8. SELECT PRINT MANAGEMENT UNDER THE CONSOLE ROOT 
9. SELECT ACTION MENU -> MIGRATE PRINTERS
10. SELECT FIRST OPTION EXPORT PRINTER QUEUES AND PRINTER DRIVERS TO A         FILE YOU SPECIFY --> CLICK NEXT
11. SELECT FIRST OPTION AS THIS PRINT SERVER --> NEXT --> NEXT
12. CLICK BROWSE TO LOCATE LOCATION TO SAVE YOUR ALL INSTALLED PRINTERS DRIVER TO MIGRATE TO ANOTHER SYSTEM.
13. CLICK ON NEXT
14. CLICK FINISH.
15. TAKE THAT FILE ON ANOTHER SYSTEM THAT HAVE SAME PRINTER AS YOU HAVE
AGAIN FOLLOW STEPS FROM 1 TO 9
16. SELECT IMPORT INSTEAD OF EXPORT PRINTER QUEUES AND PRINTER DRIVERS TO A FILE YOU SPECIFY --> CLICK NEXT --> READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THE STEPS.


ENJOY PRINTERS....


TIP: YOU CAN ALSO USE MICROSOFT PRINT MIGRATOR A PORTABLE UTILITY TO HELP YOU OUT PRINTER DRIVER ISSUES BY BACKING AND RESTORING UP PRINTER DRIVERS.

BLOCK / UNBLOCK USB USING REGISTORY

TO BLOCK USB USING REGISTORY FOLLOW THESE STEPS :
1. WIN + R
2. TYPE --> REGEDIT
3. MOVE TO FOLLOWING PATH
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SYSTEM->CurrentControlSet->SERVICES->USBSTORE
4. ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE CLICK ON Start -> Change Value Data to '4' without single quote TO BLOCK USB PORT OF YOUR MACHINE

TO UNBLOCK USB

1. WIN + R
2. TYPE --> REGEDIT
3. MOVE TO FOLLOWING PATH
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SYSTEM->CurrentControlSet->SERVICES->USBSTORE
4. ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE CLICK ON Start -> Change Value Data to '3' without single quote TO UNBLOCK USB PORT OF YOUR MACHINE

HAPPY TRICKING