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Expertise
Can answer questions on most aspects of PC hardware and software. I build them, program them, fix them, upgrade them, etc. LAN and internet literate. Visit my free web site at www.kzconsulting.net.
Experience in the area
Previous USAF Colonel and Aerospace engineer. Professional PC consultant for the past 8 years. Client database of over 70 businesses and individuals.
New web site address is www.kzconsulting.info.
Education/Credentials
BSEE, VMI. Associated Degree in Computer Systems, El Camino, CA
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Vaughn | 12/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sorry for the delay, I had to ..... |
| Casey | 12/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| am | 10/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| am | 10/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Aijaz | 10/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Karl Zick
2011-12-22 ram upgrade:
Hi Casey, Your computer properties gives you an accurate look at the usable RAM in your system. I just checked the specs on your Dell and the max RAM it will recognize is 4GB. Suggest you install
2011-12-08 RAM, channels, and witchcraft:
Hi again David, Have you tried just using the two new sticks and then mixing one old and one new and seeing what happens? If that works, it is remotely possible that the mbo can only handle 8GB of
2011-12-08 RAM, channels, and witchcraft:
Hi David, I just checked the specs on your motherboard and they say it will support up to 16GB of DDR2 RAM - NOT DDR3. You cannot put DDR3 sticks in a DDR2 module or you will damage the module. Are
2011-11-23 sound issue/drivers?:
Hi Nina, Why don't you try going to the Realtek site and downloading theit latest ALC-97 drivers { http://www.realtek.com/downloads/}. Most all motherboard manufacturers these days use Realtek ALC 97
2011-10-24 WD Elements 1023 External Hard Drive Unaccessible:
Have you tried a different USB cable? I had an external Iomega drive disappear on me, and after I changed the cable it re-appeared. Are you re-booting before you move it around? Are the files you
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