NEED HELP from a computer guru...

[Bobert0989]

My version of the Knoppix is: KNOPPIX_V6.4.3CD-2010-12-20-EN but says nothing about what type of file (.iso) it is... but it is listed as a TORRENT file... will this version work? Is this what I copy to the disc?

Also, I cannot play my music files because Windows Media PLayer says there is either no sound device installed or I have it disabled... so no luck with the headphones either...

Can't believe I just traded a VERY nice laptop to a member here for something I really didn't need... lol

[Whootsinator]

The 'torrent file' should probably work. If you have torrenting software it may have associated all .iso files with itself... Though .iso files don't actually have anything to do with torrenting, they are a commonly torrented file type.

What burning program are you using? If you're using Nero, use Nero Burning ROM. If you just copy the file to a disk you're going to get an .iso on a disk... that doesn't help... If you burn it as a ROM it creates a boot disk you can actually use.

[5pins]

Try the ubuntu link that lcculus posted, it will walk you through the process to put it on a DVD or flash drive. I'm running it right now on a flash drive and it's working very well.

[Bobert0989]

I think I'll just part this one out and opt for a newer model... Still no sound, took it to my IT friend and he said that the device had quit working altogether, for whatever reason (heat, drop/bounce, etc)... and this computer needs some repairs anyways, like the three keys that my 2-year-old has managed to pull off and lose.

Thanks... I appreciate you all trying to help me out.

Kindest Regards;

Bobby

[BWT]

Your audio chip has malfunctioned. It is embedded on the systemboard and is not replaceable without major work and very specialized tools. Very few notebooks would be worth that work and effort, and if they were, it would be under warranty. Yours is old in technology terms...

Probably what I'd subscribe to.

Malware will corrupt control panel, (Often times so you can view event viewer, system logs, etc), damage the user classification (revoke your administrative privileges) my computer, windows update, etc. things that will help you to remove malware, they don't go after your hardware often times.

I'd say hardware more than likely.