Tech Support Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:19:52 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:19:52 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/tech-support.73/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:36:01 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/sound-card-failing.388486/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/sound-card-failing.388486/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
When I came back the sound through my speakers kept dropping every few seconds for about 1 second so you missed audio.

He reckons he didn't touch anything else other than steam and maybe installed one program which he then uninstalled.

I decided to update the driver and then just made it worse, its doping the same thing but now the sound is really loud with out changing anything.

I then...

Sound card failing?]]> 1 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:49:31 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/kef-x300a-sub-advice.388475/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/kef-x300a-sub-advice.388475/ invalid@example.com (User-sam) User-sam
I've recently picked up a pair of KEF X300A powered desktop speakers and I'm really enjoying them overall. but I do find they're lacking a bit of sub-bass, especially for electronic music and games.

I'm currently using a JDS Labs Element IV, with the DAC connected directly to my PC via USB.

Since the X300As are powered speakers, I'm a little unsure what the best way is to add a subwoofer into the chain.

Has anyone here done this with the X300As or a similar setup?

Thanks in...

KEF X300A + Sub Advice]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:35:21 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/access-win10-network-share-on-win11.388454/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/access-win10-network-share-on-win11.388454/ invalid@example.com (MadGinga) MadGinga
Does anyone have any suggestions/guidance? Or do i just need to bite the bullet and replace the server?

Server is an old 3rd gen i5 based machine, so a flat upgrade to windows is out.]]> 2 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:42:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/regaining-win-11-access.388450/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/regaining-win-11-access.388450/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
I used to look after his PC, but since he bought a new one, I have thankfully not been involved.

My friend says they have changed the password and the hint is "call Dave" who is the guy that phoned him... I'm guessing they'll want money.

No idea if it's been encrypted or not.

I have looked online but don't trust some of the solutions that suggest downloading a utility...

Regaining Win 11 Access]]> 3 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:59:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/broadband-checkers-and-actual-speeds.388429/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/broadband-checkers-and-actual-speeds.388429/ invalid@example.com (adidan) adidan
" Openreach says FTTC available
* BT wholesale checker using the UPRN doesn't say it's a one in one out on in the cabinet but it's a max speed of about 10mbps
* ISPs (besides one) say they can offer that 10mbps or so

However, I know for a fact they currently get a 'superfast' (lol) connection much better than what the wholesale checker and ISPs quotes.

So whats the best course, just order a 10 or so quoted connection (would the...

Broadband checkers and actual speeds]]> 6 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:19:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/giffgaff-launch-unlimited-4g-and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-%C2%A314-per-month.388432/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/giffgaff-launch-unlimited-4g-and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-%C2%A314-per-month.388432/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...and-5g-mobile-data-for-just-14-per-month.html

Don't know if this is of any interest?]]> 5 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:07:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ergotron-hx.388270/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ergotron-hx.388270/ invalid@example.com (User-sam) User-sam
I’m hoping for a bit of advice.

I have an Ergotron HX monitor arm (white), but unfortunately during a house move I’ve misplaced the desk clamp. I still have the arm and base, but without the clamp it’s obviously unusable.

I’ve already contacted Ergotron directly to see if they can supply just the clamp as a spare part. If that doesn’t work out, does anyone know:

• Where I might be able to source a genuine replacement clamp?
  
  
• Whether Ergotron clamps from other...

Ergotron HX]]> 5 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:18 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/phone-line-is-down-how-to-diagnose.388267/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/phone-line-is-down-how-to-diagnose.388267/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
Will try and keep it brief (and will probably end up not doing so), but here are some bullets:

• No internet from router
• All lights are on except the WAN (internet connection via the phone line)
• Phone line is good as per the router status light (don't have a handset to test, but at a push I could trigger the house alarm and wait for the call)
• Can get into router home page and it just shows everything up and running bar the internet itself
• Can connect via...

Phone line is down - how to diagnose?]]> 11 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:56:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/problems-with-sons-18-month-old-build-mid-2024.388235/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/problems-with-sons-18-month-old-build-mid-2024.388235/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
He had turned it on for the first time in the day and heard a loud very audible click and then his PC black screened.

He got back into his OS (Linux Mint) and desktop use was fine but firing up a game just crashed out.

No smell of burning and no smoke.

PC is as follows

Gigabyte B550 motherboard (2nd hand from his friend)
5700X (2nd hand from...

Problems with sons 18 month old build (mid 2024).]]> 4 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/short-1-2-second-black-screens-cooling-and-power-supplies.387806/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/short-1-2-second-black-screens-cooling-and-power-supplies.387806/ invalid@example.com (ShakeyJake) ShakeyJake
Case: Be Quiet Pure Base 600
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B660M-A D4
CPU: i5 12400F
Cooler: Coolermaster Master Liquid 120 AIO
RAM: 32GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200
GPU: Zotac 3070Ti 8GB
PSU: Corsair RM750 Gold
Disks: 500GB Samsung 980 M.2 (OS) and 4TB WD Black SN850X M.2 (Games)
OS: Windows 11 Home 64 bit
Screen: Dell u4924 5120*1440

When it comes...

Short (1-2 second) black screens, cooling and power supplies]]> 8 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:39:41 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/zen-internet-fritz-box-7530-ax.388224/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/zen-internet-fritz-box-7530-ax.388224/ invalid@example.com (Mr_Mistoffelees) Mr_Mistoffelees
EDIT: the router is inclusive with the contract, I don’t know how long that has been the case.]]> 6 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:08:12 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/format-issue.388218/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/format-issue.388218/ invalid@example.com (Ryu_ookami) Ryu_ookami
The Drive is Drive 0 in this image

View attachment 89332

if I try and initialize it via Virtual disk manager I get this message

View attachment 89333

If I right click it in disk management and click properties I get this

View attachment 89334

Prior to it becoming uninitialized I tried the following

I've tried formatting it via Windows Explorer, it said it couldn't...

Format issue]]> 7 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:48:40 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/android-help.388205/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/android-help.388205/ invalid@example.com (Kehoe) Kehoe
This info hasnt transferes over im not sure if it can i did some googling and it all went over my head fast.

2nd question not sure if we are allowed to ask but is there a safe way to get roms for a good emulator on my phone..i might be in hospital soon for a while so want to have...

Android Help]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:47:25 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/random-perf-overlay.388192/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/random-perf-overlay.388192/ invalid@example.com (sandys) sandys

I guess it is windows specific but I have never seen it before nor did I know there was one, I wouldn't mind it though its numbers are a bit janky for CPU, I just want to be able to disable it, anyone know it, a quick google just keeps showing Game bar stuff, this is different...

Random perf overlay]]> 5 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:46:59 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/odd-isp-issue.388096/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/odd-isp-issue.388096/ invalid@example.com (BA_13) BA_13
So a brief description is below

When ISP router is reset everything appears to work well for between 60 and 90 minutes then with no changes in router settings lots of sites won't load at all and others become very slow requiring multiple refreshes to work. These are major mainstream sites like BBC, FDJ.FR, metoe agricole,...

Odd ISP issue]]> 4 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:44:08 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/5060-wont-work-with-z370-board.388102/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/5060-wont-work-with-z370-board.388102/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty


I then made an offer on a B Grade 5060 which was accepted.I decided to give her the 5060 instead as it's quite a step up ( I know the card gets a lot of hate for 8GB but I tried it and was impressed) but I can't get the system to boot with it fitted.



I've tried the GPU in a different system and it was...

5060 won't work with z370 board]]> 14 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:29:35 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/plusnet-offloading-their-email-service.388139/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/plusnet-offloading-their-email-service.388139/ invalid@example.com (David) David
So now it has happened and the new people, Greenby, have mailed everyone to say everything will be hunky dory for the next 24 months then they'll be charging us for the service. I mean, it's not much - £15 a year - and I'm not here to whine about the amount, but it was already being provided as part of my...

Plusnet offloading their email service]]> 4 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:09:36 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-build-pc-locking-up.388132/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-build-pc-locking-up.388132/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty
I've just finished putting together a gaming system with the following specs.

7800x3d

Gigabyte B650-DS3H

32gb crucial ddr5

9070xt



It all seems to work great until I reboot after the driver install then nothing will open or launch with the exception of file explorer.



So far I've tried, 3 fresh windows installs, 2 different ssds, a different RAM kit. I then removed the WiFi card thats installed.

I even resorted to...

New build pc locking up]]> 11 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:00:50 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a-question-for-data-monkeys.388100/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a-question-for-data-monkeys.388100/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
In what I hope (and I assume is going to be the case to those with more knowledge than I on the matter - should be a large pool, in fairness) is an easy data manipulation query, I have the following conundrum but not much time I can spare to properly attack it in Excel, which, sadly and for whatever reason, is my main tool at home. Note: I do actually have MS Access, but it's been so long since I last used it, I might as well be starting from scratch.

Outline
I am...

A question for Data Monkeys]]> 6 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:03:40 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/laptop-issues.388116/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/laptop-issues.388116/ invalid@example.com (Kehoe) Kehoe
The battery is dead. It had to be plugged in to even power up..
The fans sound like they are on there way out.
It randomly would reboot which wasnt to bad if i was watching a show but for file transfers it was a pain,
And the new one is if i press the T key the pc reboots which i guess...

Laptop issues]]> 5