Friday, July 31, 2009

Question about S-Video hook-up frtom computer to TV?

I have a Dell E1505 laptop and an older Samsung TV. I wanted to run a S-Video cord to TV to watch movies. I believe I already had an S-Video cord hooked up before, yes, but the problem is they are very small holes like for earphones or more precisely, like my ps2 wires or hook-up. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do?
Question about S-Video hook-up frtom computer to TV?
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How to backup folders on my laptop?..?

i am planning to rebot my laptop completely and would love to retrieve them afterwards





Thank u
How to backup folders on my laptop?..?
If you don't have a lot on your system you could get a flash drive. That is a quick and easy way. If your using windows xp use the transfer wizard to copy your files or the entire disc to a flash drive or cd.
How to backup folders on my laptop?..?
If u just wanna reboot your laptop, why you should backup your folders on it ? If u wanna format it, or total re-installing OS on it, yeah u would backup it..

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LCD defect is still covered by the warranty?

A white line appears on the LCD of my Presario V3431. I was hoping for a free repair since I bought it just 9 months ago. Where will I turn to for the repair?
LCD defect is still covered by the warranty?
You can go to the store where you bought it. Usually, they have a record and a warranty agreement with their supplier, just like we do with them (store). Since, it's just 9months old, you can return that (should be) free of charge. Warranty usually lasts a year, unless agreed otherwise.
LCD defect is still covered by the warranty?
The store you purchased it from should be the ones sending it to the repair centre for you. They should also give you a loan phone to use in the mean time.





with the free repair, yes lcd defects are covered under warranty unless the defect was a result of physical or liquid damge. It doesnt sound like it was physically damaged so I doubt you'll be charged, however if it was your looking at paying anywhere between $90 and $150 for them to replace the LCD.





Hope this helps, all the best!


What's the difference between refurbished apple products and new ones?

I'm planning to buy the macbook pro. Actually, I wanted the new macbook pro but it's very expensive. So I somehow considered the refurbished one. In the internet, refurbished product owners often say how good their refurb macs are, but since they are as good as new, why is there a big difference in price?
What's the difference between refurbished apple products and new ones?
refurbished products are just products that were used before that might've had something wrong with it. Thus, having it repaired and now selling it again. It makes it seem brand new because the items they replaced it with are new.
What's the difference between refurbished apple products and new ones?
i guess its like a car, as soon as its driven off the lot the value depreciates.
Reply:WARNING: Never buy refurbished products





the difference between them is that new ones contain genuine software %26amp; hardware.





there may be a difference in price but never opt for refurbished ones as they are similar to ones lying in a trash bin.





Refurbished products are usually defected and/or used ones


which are fixed partially so as to appeal the customer to buy them...These type of products usually boot into the OS %26amp; when u try to install any app. the system reboots or get any other error....





So I highly recommend that u buy original ones...
Reply:new is new from the factory. refurbed is one that some one owned. and the factory cleaned them installed new os and programs. like going to buy a new car or a used one from a good car company. so they about 92% as good as a new one. just cheaper cuz it aint new. hope i helped


Xbox 360 graphics cad?

is it posable to take an xbox 360 graphics card out of it and put it in a computer if so could someone tell me how or have tut page on how to do it also wat graphics card does it have inside of it
Xbox 360 graphics cad?
I don't believe the 360 graphics card is removable.. I do know the HD is though. I can't tell you exactly how, however if you check the website in the source, I'm sure that will answer more questions you might have.


NON SYSTEM DISK ERROR, please help?

My computer is a Compaq and when I try to start it up my computer says "non system disk or desk error, replace and hit any key". So I checked all the USB places and the flobby disk drive and the CD drives and they were all empty, and it still shows up. What should I do? And if it has something to do with a BIOS thing, what is that and how do I get there? (Please be specific, I don't know much about computers.) Thanks a ton! :)
NON SYSTEM DISK ERROR, please help?
Check to see if you have an MP3 player plugged in or an external drive , jump drive etc. This is common when you have something removable plugged in. Usually always a drive of some sort. Mp3 players would be recognized as a mass storage drive .
NON SYSTEM DISK ERROR, please help?
when start computer press del to mov to bios then press f3 this will detect ur harddesk if get same error send ur harddisk to related company for repair
Reply:This should explain what happened and how to deal with it.





http://www.smartcomputing.com/techsuppor...
Reply:Cool.. 1st check all your i/p and o/p cords( cords connecting keyboard, mouse and monitor). If you have an operating system (like XP or vista) then check whether your computer starts automatically! Then there is no problem with your OS. If this situation exists just call the hardware engineer to open and check your system...Then ask him to re install the OS. Even if probs persist call compaq customer support center!!!

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Toshiba Laptop LCD ? HELP !?

I have a Toshiba TE2100 Laptop.


And one day when I tried to start it up the screen didn't turn on.


I have connected a external monitor and it works fine.


It's just the internal LCD thats not working.


But what puzzles me is how I never take the laptop off my computer desk.


So I cant see how ive damaged it.


What can I do to fix it?


Please Help! Thanks.
Toshiba Laptop LCD ? HELP !?
it all depends on how old your laptop is. it could just be that the laptop screen is dead. YOu don't have to drop it of damage it for it to go sometimes they just go. If that is the case then i'd suggest getting a new laptop or just keeping the external monitor hooked up cause to replace a laptop monitor usually costs around $400-500 bucks
Toshiba Laptop LCD ? HELP !?
I got your problem;-)





The toshiba model you have is very old regarding the LCD technology used in it so your LCD screen is DEAD if it doesn't bother u much then stick with ur external monitor otherwise buy a new laptop.....





the LCD's of all my OLD laptop's are now dead.....


Can anyone tell me abou a compatible graphics card for myECS moth. pd-915 dual core presler using 1 gb of ram

ecs aseotrope motherboard with 1 gb of ram in dual mode


Which computer company should I build from?

I like to build custom gaming computers online. And doing this I get see what I want and compare. I've checked out Alienware, Ibuypower.com,Voodoo, Uberclok, cyberpowerpc.com. But how do I know I'll get what I paid for? Did anyone buy from these sites? I want an alienware computer cause there lighting is amazing. And Uberclok is all over clocked pc's for cheap. But I need help for which one to buy from. I heard a few things about Alienware on there customer satisfaction. Dell just looks to spendy and plus all those stupid crap preinstalled. cyberpowerpc and Ibuypower look cheap. Anyone know which one is the most reliable?
Which computer company should I build from?
cyberpowerpc is one of the most reliable and well built gaming rigs online. Great prices too.
Which computer company should I build from?
try magic-micro.com
Reply:Build it yourself if you are spenindg more than $700. It is enjoyable, easy and turns out cheaper than buying one pre made.
Reply:If you want a pure GAMING MONSTER then ALienWare is the choice no matter how much expensive there rigs can be but they provide a great customer support i have purchased 2 gaming rigs from them %26amp; haven't faced any problem OR lack in customer support.......


Is my laptop overheating?

I'm currently using speedfan and everest ultimate (not at the same time).





Speedfan says both of my cpus are running at approximate 42C


Everest Ultimate says they are in the upwards of 60C





I'm just browsing the internet by the way. Should I trust speedfan?
Is my laptop overheating?
yes!


you should be careful those things can catch on fire!


and my brother had to get a new battery!
Is my laptop overheating?
that doesn't seem too hot to me... my macbook pro cpu gets up to 90C sometimes.
Reply:No, speedfan may read 15 C off, you need to compensate.


Try coretemp, it will be same as Everest.


Laptop CPU temp is fine, hot above 80C (core sensor)


Limit is usually 100 to 105 C (spec sheets)
Reply:Yes, most computers/laptops have built in cooling systems, this along with speedfan will keep your laptop safe and cool.
Reply:ya.. plus as long your pc dont get in fire.. it fine,,


normal laptop like my will go over 80 or 90.,..but keep it cool will run everything smoother
Reply:Never trust speedfan %26amp; everest or anything that tell u your cpu temp.





It is common to that laptops get overheated when used for gradual amount of time even tasks like surfing the web can make your cpu temp. rise





to avoid such thing always use computers in a room where a air-conditioner is present that is the only thing you can do...
Reply:trust http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/





=)





even at 60C is not so much of an overheating. I know people who have computers that runs at 80C and goes fine.





40C-60C is healthy
Reply:yes
Reply:Are you placed your computer in an air conditioned room? Then don't worry about its processor temperature and all. Usually these soft wares are making some alerts like that, just to show that we are on work.





Regards

lilac

Which graphics card option is better ?

two 9600 GT or one 9800 GTX ?


Quad core Q6600


4 GB ram


Intel Dp35DP or p5k 3delux


gaming and entertainment
Which graphics card option is better ?
gtx








actually more specific on the card, specs please GDDR3? how much memory? clocking speed?





links on the cards please
Which graphics card option is better ?
9800gtx
Reply:9800 GTX is better, but you should look into the 9800 GX2. It is the best card on the market.
Reply:Please ignore the other posters. Two 9600 Gt's in Sli will destroy one 9800 in pretty much any modern game. Fair enough one 9800 will beat one 9600, but two 9600 in sli are about the best price to performance set up you can get at the moment.
Reply:actually 2x8800GT %26gt; 9600GT and they are cheaper.





112 vs 64? the rude loser above me fails





also. get the best single card u can afford, then SLI later. better than getting 2x9600 or whatever, then a year later having to buy 2 more cards.





I'd any day get the 8800GT over the 9600, as im sure most people would. That is the true answer to this question





2x8800GT for the win





http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...


Upgrading to nvidia geforce 9600 oc?

okay im pretty sure this will work but before i do it wanted to double check





anyways..my computer is a dell dimension 9150 with





Operating system: Windows Vista ultimate


Processor: Intel Pentium(R) D dualcore 3.00GHZ


RAM: 4GIG ddr2


Hard drive: 320Gig


Display type: 20-inch flat panel LCD


Bois: phonix Rom bois plus version 1.10 A07


Video card: Nvidia geforce 7900 Gs


Sound: Soundblaster live


Power Supply: 375 watts





i heard u need at least 400 watts power supply for the nvidia geforce 9600 oc....





so my question is if i was to go buy the nvidia geforce 9600 oc and a 450 watt power supply will it all work propper in my computer..
Upgrading to nvidia geforce 9600 oc?
yup...shouldnt be a problem. if you want to get a 500 to be on the safe side, thats kool but i wouldnt go any higher...thats wasting precious energy resources ; )
Upgrading to nvidia geforce 9600 oc?
You should be able to run it if you have a free pci-e slot available. 450 is just enough to run the card plus everything else on your mobo.
Reply:i would get at least 500 maybe more for sli


Is there a GeForce 8400gs 512mb card ?

I saw a geForce 8400gs 512mb graphics card but on the nvidia site it said that there was no such thing ... Just wanted to know if there is indeed a dedicated 512mb card or if it is 256mb with 256mb of shared mem ... Also is the card any good ?? I am a gamer but not too many high level games ... FIFA mainly and maybe a couple of FPS' but not anythin remotely in the range of the latest call of duty and so on ... Thx in advance
Is there a GeForce 8400gs 512mb card ?
The 8400GS is too weak to use 512MB effectively, so it doesn't matter.
Is there a GeForce 8400gs 512mb card ?
I have the 256 mb one on my laptop and I think it works perfectly. I play some games also, and the quality is pretty good. I quite like it, so I think it would be worth it. I don't know about the 512 mb one, never seen it before.
Reply:I yhave got 256mb dedicated geforce card and i love it, i was asking the same question as you about 2 weeks ago and researched heaps and found 256mb is the highest. If you are thinking of buying one definatly get geforce! fantastic quality and will run fifa perfectly.

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My laptop wont read my usb external drive?

when i plug my usb drive.it does not appear inside "MY COMPUTER".normally it should appear as removable disk..i tried to repair my os (winxp pro) but it did ot help.i also tried to intall the drivers and utilities..but no success.i can also safely reomove it from my taskbar,but it does not show inside MY CMPUTER.....what could be the problem?
My laptop wont read my usb external drive?
try running it through run (ctrl+r) and type in /E or /F or wherever you placed your flashdrive.
My laptop wont read my usb external drive?
Right click on My Computer and hit Manage.





In the new window, go to Disk Management.





Locate your usb drive. It will be listed without a Letter mapped to it. Right click on the drive and select change/assign drive letter.





Use any letter not being used.
Reply:right click my computer and click manage


click the disk management and see if you can find(visually) your external drive there... right click on it if it's there and select "change driver letter and paths"





assign it a different letter.


Why the procesors Intel QuadCore Q6600 is so much expensive?

Because people are willing to pay for it.
Why the procesors Intel QuadCore Q6600 is so much expensive?
Mainly because the chip is still somewhat new and costly to make. The more cores you put on a chip, the more expensive it will be to manufacture it.
Why the procesors Intel QuadCore Q6600 is so much expensive?
expensive comparted to what?!?!? try pricing the intel quadcore qx9650 ..over $1000 the 6600 is only $230
Reply:It's new and fast. I still remember when Pentium 4 3Ghz was release, it's pretty expensive, you can buy a whole new pc on it's price. Anyway, this quadcore has four cores equivalent to buying 4 separate single core processors. That's why.
Reply:It isn't really very expensive at all. In the UK where electronics prices are expensive its only æ‹¢130. Now compare to other quad core processors and you will see that it is an amazing deal.
Reply:It is only $200. A Really fast quad core for $200 is not expensive. It also supports G0 stepping for easy and stable overclocking.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...





AMD Quad core is about $200 too - the cheapest AMD quad core. IT is no where near as fast as the Q6600 or Q93XX


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...


CD Drive Wont Play or Read CDs?

This happened before but I dont remember how I fixed it. The computer is a Window XP, HP Pavillion mx70 and only occasionally it will read disks. I even tried those cleaners for it (CD with bristles) but it wont read that either. What can I do besides buy a new computer?
CD Drive Wont Play or Read CDs?
plz get your lens checked from the service centre ,one more thing you can do ,check if the connections are at the right place
CD Drive Wont Play or Read CDs?
You dont NEED a new PC....you need a new drive....they are relatively simple to install.....go out and choose one to your liking and rock on! You can get a burner as cheap as 30 bucks these days if you want to step up to a more functional drive.
Reply:Hi,





Most probably your Disk drive could have crashed or done. You purchase a new one. Also whenever you are asking some questions like this please try to mention about the life span of the device and the brand name.





Regards


Problem with analog power saving mode?

(this happens with all the games) after a few minutes of playing, the screen turns black and a blue analog power saving mode window appears, requesting restart.


I have 1022mb ram, directx 9.0c, video card radeon 9600 and the latest driver (8.5) What can i doooo?? it's summer!!! i wanna play video games:(( (sorry if i sound like a retarded kid)


If i missed any important info about my pc just tell me.


Wacom tablet pen wont work?

i have a tablet and ive been using it for awhile and now it wont work.


my mouse for my tablet works but the pen wont.


the tip of it wont work, however the back one will work. whats wrong?


if its unfixable is there anywhere i can buy just a new pen?
Wacom tablet pen wont work?
Some of those tablet pens need batteries. Check to see if you need to replace them for that model.


I just got a Toshiba Sat. A300. I cant watch fullscreen videos online. Why?

I went to watch a video on youtube and when i went to watch the ivdeo in fullscreen, the screen is blank. This happens for any kind of video i want to watch on the internet. Anyone know why?

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Choosing a video card.. help?

Ok so i only play World of Warcraft and i get really crappy fps, about 8 fps in cities, with integrated graphics. i can only spend about 20-30 dollars on a video card(i know, im cheap). i just need something to give me some more fps so i can actually enjoy my playing time. Ive bee look at the sapphire x1550:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...





any other cards?
Choosing a video card.. help?
You can't really get much, if not anything, with $20-$30. I would get either an 8600GT or 2600XT. These cost around $40-$80 depending on the company, sales, and mail-in-rebates. These aren't the best price-to-performance ratio cards, but they are the cheapest "good cards" that I know of. I would save for just a little longer and invest in an 8600GT or 2600XT.


How can I fix my computer?

My computer wont load up. And it keeps sayin that windows wasnt shutn down right. But I cant fixed it. help me
How can I fix my computer?
start your pc in save mode first from there you can run all the diagnostic and repair programs.to go to save mode as soon as the pc boots press the f5 key and it will boot save mode
How can I fix my computer?
If your computer doesnt boot up then go to C-MOS setup, by pressing F8 or delete depending on your system config. The change the first boot up device as CD-ROM, Then save settings and exit. Insert a bootable disc or OS- disc, Then your computer will boot up(load). Else re install the operating system!!!








If all doesnt work then start with safe mode of thee configuration that worked before!!!
Reply:i am afraid that your hardisk has "injured".. :(..


Laptop screen won't work!?

I have a Satellite Toshiba laptop and every time I turn it on I can hear everything working, but the screen won't turn on. At all. I have to take out the battery to turn it off since pressing the power button has no effect.


So pretty much. I press the power button. Motors whir and make sounds like normal. But screen remains off.


Help!
Laptop screen won't work!?
LCD screen is dead. Attach an external monitor to verify your laptop's status. LCD screens have a limited lifespan. The backlight is the first thing to fail on an LCD screen. If it is still under warranty send it in for repair.
Laptop screen won't work!?
The LCD fluroscent bulb is bad or dead....it can be changed only by high skilled techicians or you need to change the LCD. Before doing that connect the external monitor to check if other components are working


How do I enable the onboard video card so I can run three monitors on a system?

Got a brand new HP desktop and I initially thought I was going to only run 2 monitors on it, but I changed my mind. I now want 3, so I went and got another video card with dual DVI instead of the single DVI HP sent. The thing is HP never enabled the onboard video card. How do I enable it so I can run a total of 3 monitors at once?
How do I enable the onboard video card so I can run three monitors on a system?
Simple answer is you cant. If you enable onboard vid, the add on card you have will automatically be disabled. Your only recourse is to add another video card and then its a guessing game that it does what you want.
How do I enable the onboard video card so I can run three monitors on a system?
Go to device manager, find it and double click it.At the bottom of the box that opens up it will say device usage,enable it there.If it's not in device manager you will have to find and install the drivers for it.I just reread your question, if you have dual DVI,you don't need onboard enabled.You can run both other monitors from the new video card.

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Windows 2000 doesn't detect that it's a MS mouse if i use a PS2-Multi-PC Controller, so the scroll button does

not work... :(





I use W2K %26amp; a MS IntelliMouse Optical %26amp; a PS2-Multi-PC controller. With an adapter from USB to PS2 to the controller. At the computer back side another adapter from PS2 to USB (the modern PC doesn't have PS2 ports).


I used both IntelliPoint5 and v6. But when i open mouse in the control panel, it says: 'Some settings might not work until you connect a Microsoft mouse to a USB port on your computer or set up a Microsoft mouse that uses Bluetooth technology'. There, a stupid ad for Bluetooth mice and a spelling error, but this error information doesn't help much...





I think the multi-PC controller would just send ALL signals through, but apparantly it isn't... Is that solvable?





If i use the same mouse directly on the USB-port, the scroll-button works. If i use the mouse via the controller, it doesn't. That's the problem. I HAVE to use a multi-PC controller, otherwise i need 4 mice since i have 4 computers connected at the monitor. I can't have 4 mice on my desk...


Problems of the supply chain section whreby the operational purchasing activities in Hewlet Packard?

1) supply chain Business to Business ?


2) %26amp; supply chain Business to Customer ?





answer my question plz....


What is the cheapest and best laptop on the global market?

Thinking about buying one in Asia if they carry the said article.
What is the cheapest and best laptop on the global market?
Acer or Asus


My Windows XP wont let me choose standyby mode?

My computer crashed, and after re-installing windows xp it works again, but won't let me choose standby mode, therefore my laptop wont go into standby mode after being idle for a while. Its sucking up my battery life and is really annoying. I can only choose log off or shut down, and the yellow stand by button is sort of "shadowed" out and unclickable. Help please!
My Windows XP wont let me choose standyby mode?
I had this problem and I know it's exact solution


It's 100% working





Use the motherboard driver CD and install your graphics card drivers.





If not possible


1. Go to start menu


2. Type dxdiag


3. Press Enter


4. Go to display section


5. Look at the top left corner


6. There you will find the name of your graphics card


7. Try googling for it's drivers


8. Download and install them


9. Reboot your laptop


10. After reboot choose to turn off your PC


11. You will find the stand-by option enabled
My Windows XP wont let me choose standyby mode?
power options - in display properties. adjust setting
Reply:You have not installed your motherboard drivers, have you?


If you have not, it is the main reason. If you have used a standard XP CD for reinstalling windows instead of the laptop's standard recovery, then your mother board is not installed properly.





OR there was a problem installing the motherboard drivers. Try reinstalling your mother board drivers again.

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How can I format my hard drive's all partition?

My PC is suffering from virus bcoz whenever i want to isntall program like Ms office and nero ,the window of this program shows for few second and then disappears.Any who have solution of this kindly provide me!!!!





and also regardiing formatting of drive otherthan the right click method!!!
How can I format my hard drive's all partition?
Download gparted: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download....





Download the LiveCD and use a program such as IMGBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=dow...


to burn the ISO to disk. (Both of these are free and open source). Then put the disk in the drive and restart your PC. Boot to the disk (You may need to go into the BIOS or Boot-Menu to boot into the CD). Once Gparted starts you will see all your partitions. Just select them one by one and press Delete. You can then choose to make one large partition or whatever you want. When you are done make sure you tell it to Start the partitioning. Its pretty self explanatory. Hope this helps.
How can I format my hard drive's all partition?
other than right click method. you can format you drives by going to command prompt and typing:





FORMAT %26lt;drive letter%26gt;:





If you have 4 partitions:





format d:


format e:


format f:





to format the primary drive where windows is installed, use the windows xp installer and during installation you can choose the format option when prompted.
Reply:Hi, use a DOS floppy or cd and when it boots up type fdisk and the third option is deleting partition.





however if you are intending to reinstall windows you can format your drive while you are installing.
Reply:You can repair your OS for removing all the virus but all your data remains intact....





boot with OS cd.


press enter/F8..


press R for repair.. and continue with the instructions as it gives.





this will definetly remove all the viruses from your system.


Would this computer run Crysis on its highest settings?

Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX9770 OCed to 4.0 Ghz


4GB corsair Ram 1800Mhz(DDR3)


3x Nvidia Geforce9800 GTX 512MB Xtreme Plus Edition 750 MHz


Asus Striker 2 extreme Nvidia Nforce 790i Ultra SLI DDR3 Motherboard?
Would this computer run Crysis on its highest settings?
Yes and No.





This is for Quad SLI and it doesn't factor in the Crysis AI engine because AI is disabled in a timedemo benchmark.





YOu'll notice the SLI 8800 Ultra plays the best at 3MP


http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.a...





3-SLI


http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1363/7...





http://www.i4u.com/full-review-431.html





That rig will play any other game just fine though.





Since the 9800 GX2 is about $470, it would be cheaper to get two of those (I think they SLI as well).


Power supply experts, can you help?

I'm in the process of upgrading my HP Pavilion into a gaming computer. I have the a6228x model, and plan to add 1GB RAM (Totaling 3GB), case fan, 8800GT, and a new power supply. I am completely stuck on the power supply.





First of all, I only know that I have to get an ATX, not an ATX 12V (difference?) I've been looking on newegg and in my list of ATX's I found a couple that were ATX, ATX V2.2, and ATX V2.01. Is there any difference between these?





Also, my motherboard has a 24-pin power connection, but my 250W stock power supply only has a 20-pin connector. If I get a power supply with a 20+4 pin connector, would plugging in the extra 4-pin damage or enhance my performance in any way?





Also, any good reliable companies? I went through the site and I narrowed it down to like, 10. You don't have to pick one out, but if you could, could you remove any eye-catchers as possible problems? Thanks in advance. Please I need an answer, especially about the 24-pin. 10 points to best answer.
Power supply experts, can you help?
All the ATX v2.2 and v2.01 stuff are just different standards in power supplies. You should also buy a PSU that is at least ATX v2.01 compliant or higher. These are made to be backwards compatible with older systems that have only a 20-pin power connector.





I recently got a new PSU also with a 20+4 connector, although I don't know how it was plugged in considering my dad installed the PSU.





One good reliable company that makes power supplies is Antec. Although you may not see Antec listed as a manufacturer on the search in NewEgg, go ahead and search "antec power supply" in the search bar. It will bring up all power supplies made by them. Hope this helps. :)


Hi..can any one tell me the exact prices for the laptops given below in India ?

Dell1 Precision Workstation m20 w/ATi Mobility FireGL v3100


Dell1 Precision Workstation m60 w/Nvidia Quadro FX 700Go


Dell1 Precision Workstation m65 w/Nvidia Quadro FX 350M


Dell1 Precision Workstation m70 w/Nvidia Quadro FX 1400Go


Dell1 Precision Workstation m90 with Nvidia Quadro FX 2500M





HP Mobile Workstation nw8000 with ATI FireGL T2


HP Mobile Workstation nw8240 with ATI FireGL V5000


HP Mobile Workstation nw8440 with ATi FireGL V5200


HP Mobile Workstation nw9440 with Nvidia Quadro FX 1500M





IBM Thinkpad T42p, R50p (ATI FireGL T2)


IBM Thinkpad T43p (ATI FireGLV3200)


IBM Thinkpad T60p (ATI FireGLV5200)

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What does the error message media test failure mean?

I forget the entire message but here's what happens. I can go to youtube, pull up a video. Suddenly the computer freezes, then I get a blue screen which quickly blanks off and turns to a black screen. The black screen says the Media Test failure message. Either when I'm watching video or listening to music files is when I have this issue. From there, I can't select enter or escape. The computer will just restate the message. I have to reboot from the power button which works fine. It's not daily either. All other functions are fine. Does anyone know what this is? It's a compaq presario purchased a couple years ago. Is my baby dying? :(
What does the error message media test failure mean?
Blue Screen error happens because of following reasons.





1. Bad memory.





2. Bad VGA or AGP memory.





3. Memory or boot partition virus.





4. Intrupt signal clash.





5. Hardware conflict.








In your case it sounds that you have a bad memory. Change the memory or upgrade the memory.


What is the fastest AMD laptop processor, and can any AMD processor fit a laptop, such as their newest one?

Can any AMD Processor fit a laptop, such as the Opteron?
What is the fastest AMD laptop processor, and can any AMD processor fit a laptop, such as their newest one?
There are some laptop motherboards that are designed to use regular processors, but not all can fit. This is because of the higher amount of power used and heat generated by the larger desktop processors, so a processor designed for mobile applications is used much more often.
What is the fastest AMD laptop processor, and can any AMD processor fit a laptop, such as their newest one?
You will never see an Opteron laptop.
Reply:opteron is for servers....no such thing...maybe a desktop proc in a laptop...


Malfunctioned showed?

while inserting pendrive in the usb port, it gives error showing malfunctioned . how can i solve.


pls let me know.


RM
Malfunctioned showed?
try formatting the drive? would erase all the data but everytime i get an error with drive i just formet and its gone =]
Malfunctioned showed?
Just restart the PC and try again. If Windows still says it malfunctioned, contact the manufacturer of the pen drive. This may be a mechanical problem. Also you can try formatting the pen drive. Format it as FAT 32. This can also fix it.


.......are there any free programs?

I recently got an acer notebook, it come's with windows vista and I got a trial offer for microsoft office which I really liked.


I want to install a progam that will allow me to write articles and also have the design aspects for things like desk top publishing and graphics. Am I looking at two different programs?.


Is it possible to get free downloads?


Right now it looks like all I have is text documents. and I'm afraid to do to much on the microsoft office as my trial period has expired and I'll loose data.?


Thanks for any help
.......are there any free programs?
http://www.openoffice.org/





Basicially...


Microsoft Office: For Free!





It has Text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
.......are there any free programs?
yes google toolbar


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Reply:Try OpenOffice from Sun.


It is free and supports most of everyday Office use, also it reads/writes in office file extensions if you need to.
Reply:Try www.openoffice.org it's free, not a trial
Reply:u should just use it to the best of ur ability then just buy microsoft office
Reply:You can use Open Office to create and edit Microsoft Office documents for free: http://www.openoffice.org/





Paint.Net is a good free image creation and editing program for producing graphics: http://www.getpaint.net/
Reply:you can get open office.org for free,its ms office compatable too. if you feel brave you can get ms office 2007 free from the torrent sites((its illeagal but does work)).
Reply:What you are looking for is open-source software. In your case I'd take a look are OpenOffice to replace Microsoft Office and GIMP as a graphics program.





Both are free.





http://www.openoffice.org/


http://www.gimp.org/
Reply:three options , buy the trial before it expires, try looking on ebay or open office, which is about as close to ms office as you will get for free
Reply:go for Microsoft office...its free and powerpoint is all you need..

ginkgo

Whenever I click on Start>Run and type in cmd...?

my computer suddenly closes all windows and shuts down automatically. What seems to be the problem?
Whenever I click on Start%26gt;Run and type in cmd...?
I guessing your not giving it the shutdown command... Erm try running cmd.exe by going to My Computer and go to your C: Drive. Go to C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe





Double click it and run Command Prompt that way. That shouldnt happen and you should scan for viruses/trojans/etc. I suggest AVG 8 Free. free.grisoft.com or download.com
Whenever I click on Start%26gt;Run and type in cmd...?
..virus.. try to login in safe mode ( press f8 after your system restart a while ).. then scan your pc with your antivirus which on your CD.
Reply:To fix it, right click on My Computer then properties Advaned System Settings. Go to Advanced tab and click Environment Variables. In text list under system variables, double click variable named "Path". Add text "C:\Windows;C:\Windows\system32" in variable value. Restart your computer after all done
Reply:Hi, it can be spyware or virus of if it works for a while then shuts down, It might be overheating or power supply failure.


Check the system fan and CPU fan.


Pull out all the power socket from CD-ROM and other device except HDD and give it a go and see what will happen.





Good luck
Reply:You can try "cmd /D". That will let you ignore autorun commands. I've never seen it, but it should be possible for someone to put the shutdown command on autorun. If that doesn't do it, you should do a virus check or reinstall Windows.
Reply:Most probably this is due to some malfunctioning Driver. restore your Computer to some previous good restore point through System Restore. It is not a virus. I have faced this problem. It happened when I updated some Driver.


I have intel d102 moter board 256 mb ram and new lg dvd writer gh20ns10 but writer not work easy?

Hi, what you mean by not working easy? if it's not working at all, try check the IDE or if it SATA check that cable. Also try the molex power socket.


If it opens and closed but not working, check if it is recognized in CMOS and if it does try to check it if drive. right click on my computer/manage/ removable storage and see if it recognizes there.


I've put Logitech surround sound speakers on my computer and now the sound doesn't work on the internet. Why?

Itunes and other music programs work but there is no sound on the internet. (Myspace, Youtube etc.) Please help!
I've put Logitech surround sound speakers on my computer and now the sound doesn't work on the internet. Why?
There shouldn't be any trouble with sounds from the internet, unless you have disabled the sound by mistake, or 'sounds' have been turned off in the internet options. Do give details of your version of web browser. The more details, the better.


How take back up from SATA hard disk to datbes?

how take back up SATA to SATA and SATA to normal hard disk

azalea tree

Hi where can i get free hp510 laptop drivers because am really in need of them?

You can download the drivers here: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec...
Hi where can i get free hp510 laptop drivers because am really in need of them?
For free support for HP computers start with: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/supp...


If this is an HP Omnibook 510, the drivers download page is


http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/Tec...


Selecting a graphics card?

I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 530 - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 3 GB of RAM, PCIEx16, 350W battery. Since Dell's selection of cards was poor, I purposefully got integrated graphics with the idea to upgrade. Now I am stuck trying to pick a good option.





My primary uses for the PC are gaming, photo editing, occasional DVD watching. I am probably a more casual gamer, playing primarily sports games - the EA line-up of Madden, NHL, NBA, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer, 2K Top Spin 2, racing, etc. I do not play any of the 1st person shooter games or RPG. I suppose that makes me a casual gamer.





So with that in mind, I am looking for a card, preferrably in a sub $150 range, that is efficient enough to run on my existing battery and that will provide a good playing experience with the types of games I play.





Thanks, in advance, for your recommendations.
Selecting a graphics card?
y buy one when you can download it for free


go to www.softpedia.com


click on drivers type in the type of computer you have followed by graphic driver.... then find which one you want and download it
Selecting a graphics card?
the 8800gs is a good choice. It is more powerful than the 8600's and less expensive than the higher 8800's. Also, the 9600gt is a good option. You will have to check the power usage on these, however, since 350w is not a ton of power.
Reply:Personally, I would go with Nvidia, but i'll give you choices for both.





Nvidia: Sub 150, you could probably get an 8800gt if you looked hard enough, or an 8800gs, or 9600gt, all ranked from best to worst. They are all great cards, preferably an 8800gt though. If you're going for an 8800gt go for the 512mb if you're playing on a monitor 22' and above.





Cheapest 8800gt (512mb) I could find:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...





Cheapest 8800gt (256mb) I could find:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...





Xfx is a great brand, you can't go wrong with them.





ATI: Probably a 3870, but ATI is releasing a new generation soon, so you might want to stick with the Nvidias as the 8800 series are still going strong.





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...





Good luck in your search :)
Reply:choose from nvidias 8000 series this will provide all the power you need for the foreseeable future





the power supply should hold up cos the power consumption is only about 40W at worst but if the computer shows sigs of struggling on the power you can buy and upgrade very easily i would recommend an ASUS product





happy shopping!!
Reply:I would get the 8800gs


How can i heal trojan horse BHO.BMC? my computer is running slow, then i can't defrag my drive C?

you dont heal trojans you delete them
How can i heal trojan horse BHO.BMC? my computer is running slow, then i can't defrag my drive C?
Run AVG and Spybot. Uninstall programs that you dont need, burn music, movies pics etc onto DVDs ets, run a diskcleanup(get rid of temp files, recycle bin files, older restore points)check out trial versions of automatic defragmenters which once installed do the job in the background without needing any manual intervention, they are much better than the Windows tool.


What would be the best suited laptop for uni?

Hey, im entering an industrial design course and it is time to update my laptop now. at the moment i have an acer running windows xp. Im sick of windows and want something different that is why im looking at the Macbook Pro. what are peoples genral opinion on switching from windows to OSX. it seems a Mac would be the best choice for a design course but i just wanted to get peoples genral thoughts. thanks
What would be the best suited laptop for uni?
A Mac would be the best choice for a design course.





Hope this helps.

lily

What is wrong with my computer?

my computer gets a little glitchy every now and then, and one day randomly the font and everything went bigger, like you know when you go to properties to make everything larger so its easier to read and such, well mine kinda did that, but without me asking for it, and according my computer its at the lowest it can be, WHICH I KNOW ITS NOT, EVERYTHING BIGGER THEN IT SHOULD BE, its getting in my way, and i checked, i have no virus's, my computers working fine right now, its not to full of stuff, it has enough space, so whats wrong with it? i've looked into my support center for help, and either i haven't looked hard enough or it has no answer for this issue. So can anyone tell me how i can make my font smaller then it is with a method i haven't already looked into?
What is wrong with my computer?
open IE and click on the zoom on the bottom right, its an icon of a spyglass with a + sign on it


Computer; green thin line across screen?

what is it and how can i fix it?
Computer; green thin line across screen?
if you have a crt monitor, my guess is its on its way ou try degaussing or by a new monitor
Computer; green thin line across screen?
It is either dead pixels on your LCD or a graphics driver problem. Hook up another monitor to it and if you no longer see the green line then it is because certain components in your screen are. damaged. It cannot be fixed and even if possible would be more trouble and more $$$ than buying a new LCD. If you do see the green line on the other monitor its a buggy graphics driver, contact your PC or Graphics card manufacturer.
Reply:Sounds like its ready for vdu heaven, you can pick up a good second hand one for about A$50, have been there myself, what a pain it is, goodluck! :)
Reply:hey friend, get a new lcd screen. It is probably old and spoilt.


What is the fastest AMD laptop processor out?

What is AMD'S fastest laptop processor?
What is the fastest AMD laptop processor out?
Turion TL-60 i guess


or 62?i havent heard anything from them lately...Intel is much talked about nowadays...
What is the fastest AMD laptop processor out?
intel is better than amd
Reply:Turion 64 X2 TL-68


2400 MHz, 2 x 512 KiB,


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD...


Can I use the fan and heatsink that is already in my computer when I replace the CPU?

Right now I have a AMD sempron le-1150, and I am putting in a Athlon 64 X2 dual core. Can I just use the same fan and heatsink that I already have, or do i have to go and get one specific?
Can I use the fan and heatsink that is already in my computer when I replace the CPU?
Always get the one made for the CPU. A dual core CPU gives off more heat than a single core.
Can I use the fan and heatsink that is already in my computer when I replace the CPU?
I'd go for a fan %26amp; heatsink designed for the X2, it's likely that the sempron fan/heatsink won't be up to the job as the X2 will no doubt be producing a lot more heat than the sempron.





Not worth skimping on this as it'll only set you back a few extra bucks...otherwise you risk frying the cpu at a higher cost...





(On another note, AMD's usually run hotter than Intel cpu's.)





If you opt for the AMD retail package (PIB) at a slightly higher cost then the OEM version, you'll get the processor with the correct heatsink %26amp; fan bundled in the box and a three year warranty.





Just make sure that your PC case/ventilation and power supply are up to the job as well.
Reply:it's best to use the HSF (heatsink%26amp;fan) that the CPU came with. or even better get a retail HSF.





Athlon 64 X2 dual core is more powerful than the sempron, so it will give out more heat. if you use the one that was on the PC before then you might risk overheating the CPU and then fry the CPU and more than likely the part of the motherboard the CPU sits in. so then you will also have to replace the motherboard and buying another CPU.
Reply:Fan and heatsink is not actually part of a computer blueprint so they are interchangeable, but just as others say Athlon 64 X2 is much more powerful than the Sempron and giving off more heat so something graded to use on a Sempron is not suitable for reuse on an X2.





There is a material called Thermal paste/heat compound you got to buy and use to apply fan and heatsink onto a CPU if the heatsink is not a brand-new merchandise with it pre-applied.
Reply:Hi, yes you can as long as it fits and keep your CPU cool.
Reply:Yes, if it would protect your c.p.u

myspaces.com

My computer is slow?

and probably infected with lots of viruses.


i;ve run the disk defragmenter and spybot with all the updates


and i even use mozilla firefox


how do i make it faster.
My computer is slow?
You need to run an antivirus scan. An antispyware scan won't be sufficient enough.





There are some very popular free scanners: avast!, AVG, AntiVir are just a few. I myself suggest avast!: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...





Download a scanner %26amp; install it. Boot your computer into safe mode %26amp; run the scanner. It'll take a while since you're infected, but it'll get the job done.
My computer is slow?
well if you have virus' then u need to get rid of them. go to www.superantispyware.com download and run the scan.
Reply:uninstall all programs, toolbars that you dont use any more and delete stuff that you dont use. if its still slow you might have to reinstall windows and backup all your documents.
Reply:you also need a cache cleaner [Glary or CCleaner or Both will do the job].





Then uninstall old programs you don't use anymore.





Run yet again the cache cleaner.





Store files on an external harddrive.





clean out the dust from inside the PC. ESP the fan that cools the CPU.





do antivirus %26amp; spyware scans and remove the worms %26amp; viruses.





Disable start up programs (programs that auto start when windows starts) most of the time you don't need 75% of the programs that automatically start up.





ummm there's much more stuff to make PC faster without spending money, but these are the ones I can think of at the top of my head.





I also use a program to clean the registry. I use BOTH programs mentioned in the first sentence. to clean cache %26amp; clean registry.





Quick fixes but require to spend a little:


- install more ram


- buy a new CPU
Reply:All ov the above are stupid people who rely on FREE stuff.


Get rid of the FREE stuff and install a good Internet Security Suite. $45, like 90 cents per week.


Antivirus will not protect against addware, malware, spyware, phishing etc etc
Reply:Something I want to suggest:





1.) Go for PC tool Antvirus[Its Free]


2.) Disk Defarg.


3.) Regs Defarg like UniBlue, PC doc pro etc.


4.) Clean your PC's Dust, mainly on the Processer.


5.) Use Spyware Cleaner like Spyware Doctor, ZoneAlarm Anti Spyware, etc.





Your Computer will be faster now.





If not





Try to Format it.


What is the size of my hardrive if it says 38154 when i clicked on populate on the hadrive volume?

by size i mean how many GBs is it?
What is the size of my hardrive if it says 38154 when i clicked on populate on the hadrive volume?
40GB


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Which is the latest driver for nvidia 8400 gs?

Version :162.18 (Size: 54.10MB)





SLI Driver for the 8400GS





or





version-- 6.14.0011.7516





which one is the latest? and are SLI drivers better for gaming?i am new to all this ..so i am confused!
Which is the latest driver for nvidia 8400 gs?
Use SLI drivers only if you have two 8400GS in your notebook. Otherwise only use the normal driver.





Since it is a laptop use the driver available on your company's website as it is not available on nvida's site.


Disk clean up?

when i run disk clean up it has this green bar to show you the status but the green bar does not even load a quater of the way and it doesnt do anything else. is this a hard drive problem? please help
Disk clean up?
You need to be patient if you rarely use the tool, since your computer has thousands of files.





If the tool specifically stops responding when it's "compressing old files," you should check this out: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812248/e...
Disk clean up?
how long have you let it run? it takes longer on slower computers. if you didnt wait a while, try letting it run, especially if you've never ran it. you probably have a truck load of stuff to cleanup ...i recommend this freeware to clean up other junk. u can find it here





http://stevengould.org/downloads/cleanup...
Reply:it isnt stuck..its still scanning, you have to wait
Reply:hi, it shouldn't take that long at most 5 to 10 minutes. Try to do that from disk management.


right click on my computer/manage/disk management
Reply:probably cause your hard dish is full then what is the use of doing disk clean up%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;!!!
Reply:Just be patient.
Reply:just be patient if you runin vista it will take about 30 to 45 min thats with alot of file and xp it took my mom 4 hrs to do her but if u would do it once a week and it will get faster on both vista or xp!!!

Genealogy

Hp laserjet 1000 printer problem ?

Hello ! i am using hp laser jet 1000 printer, once day i connect hp 2600 color printer for some color printing, then i change default printer hp 1000 laserjet, - hp laserjet 1000 is initialiting but printer is not printing my any documents, but another printer 1010 also taken my any document printing very well, without formatting my pc, pl give me solution ?
Hp laserjet 1000 printer problem ?
Uninstall both printer drivers and install them again. Can't you keep connected both printers?


How can you tell the size of the hardrive in your computer by this i mean 3.5" or 2.5"?

Also whats the difference between 3.5" and 2.5"??
How can you tell the size of the hardrive in your computer by this i mean 3.5" or 2.5"?
tower pc 3.5 notebook 2.5
How can you tell the size of the hardrive in your computer by this i mean 3.5" or 2.5"?
Most desktops are 3.5 and laptops are 2.5.
Reply:The difference is, that is the width of the HD case.
Reply:most likely it is a 3.5 inch wide hard drive





the only way to fit a 2.5 inch hard drive in a desktop is to use a adapters ( i think you would need two of them one for the power and one for the data) and they are not cheap or easy to find





2.5 inch drives also cost more per gb than a 3.5 does
Reply:Sasha is right on the numbering; 2.5" small enough for a laptop while 3.5" has more physical room to have better performance allowance requiring more electricity available for a desktop.





2.5" happens to be thinner; besides laptop/desktop difference they are electronically identical; barring IDE or SATA differences.





You have to either physically measure the width or obtain the model number and search it.


Computer problems?

can anyone tell me why are these "beetles "eating my background on my desktop.thanks
Computer problems?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Computer problems?
Well sir you most likely have a virus or spyware ect. I highly suggest that you download Windows Live One Care from microsoft they have a free trial i think its for 45 days and it not only will take care of your problem it will also do tuning and maintance on your PC to keep it working at its best you can trust Microsoft. Hope this helps!!


What are some new technology that has come out?

Holographic tables, which can project 4D images just like the ones you see in the IRONMAN movie.

lilac

Would 16 GB of DDR2 Ram 800MHz be better than 4GB of Ram 1800MHZ because of more gigs?

(Continued) or no because the 4 gigs of ram is much faster?
Would 16 GB of DDR2 Ram 800MHz be better than 4GB of Ram 1800MHZ because of more gigs?
4GB of 1800MHz unless your running a server than 16GB would be your choice.
Would 16 GB of DDR2 Ram 800MHz be better than 4GB of Ram 1800MHZ because of more gigs?
Wow, well if your running a 32 bit OS the 4GB would be better. If your running a 64 Bit OS then the 16GB would be the better choice.
Reply:16gb of ram? I dont think you can put that much on your pc as far as I know you can only have 8 gigs using a 64bit os.


Problem about hard disk drive?

how to add/install another hard disk drive in a computer?





thanks
Problem about hard disk drive?
well it depends laptop or desktop??? laptop there will be a door on the bottum and um=nder the door wiil be the hard drive there should be 2 door select the ratangle door!!! but desktop diff you to remove the side of the tower and the hard drive will be at the top od the tower!!
Problem about hard disk drive?
Any hard drive you buy will have directions as to installation procedures.It's much easier to follow those than to get directions here.
Reply:If you aren't going to put an operating system on it, its probably easier for you to purchase an external hard drive.


Why this happens to me ?

Suddenly my pc monitor shuts down, then I can't turn it on for a while, after that, seconds later my pc is unable to do anything and I have no image on my monitor, and it says something like "power saving engine... monitor shuts down..." and "no signal". I could only make it work again only after I unplugged the whole thing (computer) and left him that way fro about 5 min. Is this an overheat problem ? I just putted 2 fans, one over my pc (computer) and the other one above my pc monitor. Since then I think it was 30 min. and it doesn't do that again. Is that the solution ? Please help me in this problem !
Why this happens to me ?
yeah, feel the hardrive, see if its hot, like hot, not e=warm. it gets damge after a while if its too hot. fans are sometimes the reason in computers that are a few years old already. there should be one in the tower that turns on to keep the heat in the motor, its like a car, its gott a keep relatively cool. if you bring it to a pc shop theyre usually a pretty cheap thing to replace.
Why this happens to me ?
Hi Mr Kennedy


When was the inside of the computer cleaned of dust and dirt?


If a system overheats it will automatically shut down to protect itself


Disconnect from the mains. Take the side off of the computer. Arm yourself with a makeup brush and vacuum cleaner and brush all the components and fans while sucking the dirt and dust with the cleaner. Do not forget the one in the power supply. If possible a little light machine oil on the fan spindles.


It is advisable to earth yourself to the computer chassis as the static from your body could blow some of the components. This maybe the answer.


Good Luck


Question about a webcam...?

How good is a 300k pixel webcam for networking sites like Stickam.com and whatnot?


If this isn't a good choice, what is the best webcam I can get for this kind of stuff.


(I'm on a pretty cheap budget, also.)

floral shops

Where can I find decent laptop...xp or vista?

Mainly doing word proc, surfing net, listening to music, but want best spec poss for the money. AM really unseure whether to go with Vista, or seek an xp system...help please!!
Where can I find decent laptop...xp or vista?
used one and cheap? cragslist.org or ebay
Where can I find decent laptop...xp or vista?
I got my Toshiba latptop from PC World about 3 months ago for æ‹¢399. It's got a 120GB harddrive and comes with Vista. Really good thing. It's probably come down a little in price since then!
Reply:The computer that matching for your needs is XP.
Reply:urgh! id say get xp. vista has alot of errors and compatibility issues and they have changed alot. when i first got vista i couldnt figure out how to show hidden folders coz it was under the drop down menus anymore its so confusing! and also in vista you have a folder that is your user name with "documents" "pictures" "videos" and "music" folders in it where as in xp there isnt really a dominant username file and "my pictures" "my videos" and "my music"are under "my documents" instead which is quite confusing at first too. then again its always best to have the newest in technology and i guess the compatibility issues will eventually be worked outif you can be bothered waiting for them, though i they annoy me alot, i cant even play my old games on them like the sims2
Reply:Vista has problems, partly because it is too large, bloated and buggy for the machines that can run it. And partly support by the manufacturers out there which have been slow to pick up the support issues.





For what you want I would say XP, under Vista licencing you can request to downgrade to XP as some shops tell you they don't stock XP anymore. Microsoft have had to backtrack numerous times to continue supporting XP as Vista is not being taken up by business because of the issues with it. (and there are many)





For a laptop with Vista you need at least 2 GB, RAM. A law suit in America is taking to task the "Vista ready stickers" as they are usually under performing PC's that can only run the basic Vista, without the fancy stuff turned on. If they are turned off it is pretty much Xp to a normal user.





Otherwise you would do okay with a 1 GB RAM, 40 or 60 GB minimum hard drive (unless you intend to store music) and for some kind of future proofing (Will last you a few years) I would suggest a dual core, which are not that expensive now for AMD cores.





Depending on your budget I would suggest a speed for the CPU as around 2.0 GHZ or bigger assuming it is dual core. If not then go for something above 3.0 GHZ single core. (ask at the shop and they can explain)





Graphics I would reccommend for Vista that it is 128 AGP minimum, don't get a built in graphics chip (called integrated by some shops) if you want Vista, it won't cut it in the real world.





For Xp then 64MB integrated will do for what you suggest (Though I still reccommend an AGP card or PCI card for single cores of 128MB it takes the hassle of graphics away from your CPU.)





Brands, HP are the biggest, then Dell then Acer and IBM and toshiba are 4 and 5 (not sure which order)





Shops, go for the ones you trust. Ebuyer.co.uk, laptopsdirect.co.uk. Pc world I wouldn't recommend as their IT support is known to be dubious and there sales people can easily be proved inadequate when pushed for questions.





But shop around and you can get good deals for Pc's and good prices as well.





BOOTNOTE - Vistas replacement is being scheduled for 2009 / 2010, called Windows 7 at the moment. So might be worth getting XP and hanging on to the next one.
Reply:Go to the Dell website and choose laptops for business, they are better spec than the personal models and are less money. All the laptops are fully customizable with either XP or Vista.


I'd recommend getting Vista, It'll be necessary to have it in a couple of years so you might as well just get it now.


Can i instal mac osx Leopard on my acer aspire 5050?How?

I have acer aspire 5050 with Amd turion 64 mobile technology 2.0gHz, 1gb of ddr2, 120 gb on hdd and radeon xPress 1100 HyperMemory
Can i instal mac osx Leopard on my acer aspire 5050?How?
Dont do it. yes its possible but it can be pirating and is unnecceary. Why would you want to run OS X on a PC? Theres no reason to. If you must run both OS get a Mac and use Boot Camp. Otherwise use Windows or Install a nice copy of Ubuntu Linux on it :P
Can i instal mac osx Leopard on my acer aspire 5050?How?
hi there, i would rather you don't do it. Cuz the chipset is different from apple computer. That was what i found on the net. Hope it helps :)


Computer experts need your help?

This is my computer: Sony Vaio VGC-RA830G; is running on Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3; 1.50 RAM, 291GB Hard Drive Capacity - with 112 GB free space, which makes it have 38% free space. Now is having 38% free space bad? I've notice a bit of performance change from when i first bought it about 3-4 years ago. About a year after a i bought I had to replace it's hard drive because the one it came with died. After having it replaced, under the warranty it had, i've notice a performance change. As it was a bit sluggish, not like when i first bought the previous year. And after that, the performance change continues. I've just added 512 MB RAM, and i have used Disk Check, Disk defragmentation, i have used CCleaner, and have un-installed a few programs. Could the 38% of free space be the problem? Do I need to free much more memory to get it back to the way it was 3-4 years ago. Is that even possible. Thanks.
Computer experts need your help?
How much space you have on you hard drive affect very little the performance. It would be that your pc is pretty old and its time for an upgrade. Make sure the ram you got is compatible with the old ram you have.. sometimes different brands dont get together too well.
Computer experts need your help?
more memory always allows faster speeds, I usually wipe everytime from my hard drive and start again every 2 years. Also I use an external to put all my "excess" programs to increase my computer boot up speed etc. Increasing RAM is also another way to increase your comps speed. I have 2gb and it works fine for me. Also try to cut back programs that are running in the background, those can slow you down.
Reply:The things u described aren't quite enough.





Download a free registry cleaner and a program called UltimateDefrag and see if that helps.





I realize CCleaner has a registry cleaner but it's not exactly what you'd call powerful.





It's possible the data on your hard drive is affecting your performance.


If data is placed on the inside track of your hard drive, it takes longer for the system to analyze your commands and find the data. UltimateDefrag helps by putting your frequently used data on the outside tracks of your hard drive so it takes less time to access that data.
Reply:38% free space is good-but more would even be better.


Did you have all that stuff on your HDD 3 years ago ? NO


The more stuff you have on your HDD the more time your computer needs to look for that stuff-logical ?
Reply:you may have too many programs starting up %26amp; open in the background.





First uninstall programs that you don't need or use.





get %26amp; USE Glary %26amp; CCleaner to clean the cache %26amp; registry (Free)





use glary's process manager to figure out what programs are open in the Background. Be careful which processes you end though. a little googling to find what's what will help in the process.





Use glary's start up manager to disable the programs that don't Need to start up when windows starts up.





hope that helps a little
Reply:hard disk space shouldn't effect your computers performance(unless it is so low that you have no room for temp files...but that would be at %26gt;1% with the size of your hard disk)


i think the change you notice isn't so much your computer getting slower but the programms you run on it getting more complex. im taking a guess that your a gamer ( nothing else requires 2gig+ of ram with XP)computers become obsolete very fast, especially with games, but it may be cheeper to upgrade your components that get a new one. so you should check your graphics and sound cards also, they are as likely to make your games lagg as your RAM. but the extra ram can't hurt.
Reply:I dont think it could be your hard drive computer performance doesnt decrease until the hard drive starts to get below 10%. I think the problem is with the computer itself it is a rather slow computer, but the ram and the hard drive look good. Good luck with your computer!
Reply:Dear friend,


38% of free space is not a problem. Could you plz tell me which your Processor is? In my opinion the slow in performance is made by your processor. With these 4 yrs, your processor lost little bit of effisiency. It's natuaral. You can make your computer faster by 'processor over clocking'. You've no any other ways to reduce this problem.





IBM Standard PCs will lost their effissiency after years.


But Apple computer's performance will last long more than IBM standard PCs.


Convert Laptop Normal LCD to Crystalbrite LCD?

Hi there, I've a Acer TM2300 with me here, it's LCD is not crystalbrite and I like crystalbrite LCD alot. I just want to know that is there any ways to make my current normal LCD to crystalbrite LCD? Eg. use LCD Screen protector or something? Thanks.
Convert Laptop Normal LCD to Crystalbrite LCD?
I think the screen in a notebook cannot be changed. However, you may contact the manufacturer regarding this.


Tell me how to get auto-fill back on my computer.?

****************************************...





Select the first cell in the range that you want to fill.


Type the starting value for the series.


Type a value in the next cell to establish a pattern.


How?





For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. If you want the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4.





Select the cells that contain the starting values.


Drag the fill handle (fill handle: The small black square in the lower-right corner of the selection. When you point to the fill handle, the pointer changes to a black cross.) across the range that you want to fill.


To fill in increasing order, drag down or to the right. To fill in decreasing order, drag up or to the left.





************* Is the fill handle missing?





To display the fill handle on a selection of cells, click Options on the Tools menu, click the Edit tab, and then select the Allow cell drag and drop check box.





**************************************...





I WONDER IS IT YOUR PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE missing handle ? IF THEN, FOLLOWS THE STEPS ABOVE. HOPE THIS HELPS !!
Tell me how to get auto-fill back on my computer.?
Are you referring to the option on Internet Explorer that will auto fill form data?


Tell me how to get auto-fill back on my computer.?

****************************************...





Select the first cell in the range that you want to fill.


Type the starting value for the series.


Type a value in the next cell to establish a pattern.


How?





For example, if you want the series 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..., type 1 and 2 in the first two cells. If you want the series 2, 4, 6, 8..., type 2 and 4.





Select the cells that contain the starting values.


Drag the fill handle (fill handle: The small black square in the lower-right corner of the selection. When you point to the fill handle, the pointer changes to a black cross.) across the range that you want to fill.


To fill in increasing order, drag down or to the right. To fill in decreasing order, drag up or to the left.





************* Is the fill handle missing?





To display the fill handle on a selection of cells, click Options on the Tools menu, click the Edit tab, and then select the Allow cell drag and drop check box.





**************************************...





I WONDER IS IT YOUR PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE missing handle ? IF THEN, FOLLOWS THE STEPS ABOVE. HOPE THIS HELPS !!
Tell me how to get auto-fill back on my computer.?
Are you referring to the option on Internet Explorer that will auto fill form data?

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HELP MEEeeee!!!?

my window music player 11 can't played any song whenevr i play a song My pc will reboot then when i try to start a game while starting my pc will auto reboot tOO can somebody help me


and one thing my raid controller shwn error


and i gt a unnown drive error too
HELP MEEeeee!!!?
Without further infomation, it sounds like your drive/controller may be faulty, or could be software related...need more info.





When and how did this happen, was it suddenly, after installing new software/hardware ?





Are you using sata or scsi drives ?
HELP MEEeeee!!!?
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IN YOUR PC'S USING A CARD IN PCI SLOT








REMOVE IT ( FOR EXAMPLE ) VGA ,,,, SOUND
Reply:ok you have a driver down go to driver detective and it will tell you if its missing its free but... it cost money to fix it


Oki c5200 colour laser?

has a fault, turns on but lcd screen shows squares along the lcd and wont power up, fuse went in our unit and it would'nt come back on, I know if there is a reset or what but I'm baffled -


Video is not working?

ADOBE FLASH PLAYER CAN NOT INSTALL
Video is not working?
If you cant install Adobe Flash Player then something must be wrong...





If you go on youtube u can have the old version but i think you have to have not so many new updates.


:| IDK!


How can I allocate a letter drive to my external hard disk?

When I go to "My Computer" I can't see my external hard disk. I was told that if I allocate a letter drive to it it would solve my problem. Where exatctly do I have to go to do that?
How can I allocate a letter drive to my external hard disk?
If windows is detecting it properly, windows will assign it a letter.Go to www.windows.com and do a search for autofix.Make sure your external is plugged into the USB port and turned on when you run the software.
How can I allocate a letter drive to my external hard disk?
It means your drive is not allocated and formated. Go to control panel, open the administrative tools and from there select the disk management. you will see a list of drives in ur computer. Now select the unknown partition of your external drive right click and click new partition. Use this drive as primary partition and format using NTFS or FAT 32. After the partition is sucessful you can selkect the drive letter.
Reply:Windows should detect an external HHD when it is plugged in.


Check "Add new Hardware" in Control Panel.


The USB controllers should update
Reply:i had the same problem





go to control pannel%26gt;addmistrativ tools%26gt;computer manigment%26gt;disk manegment%26gt;then formatit the hard drive to Fat32 (if you are using a mac or some other os) NTFS if you are just using windows)
Reply:Ok, find My computer icon right click and click manage. Click Disk Management and find the drive that hasn't got a Drive letter. Right click on it and choose Change drive letter. If it's a new drive than probably you need to format it as well. To do that right click on the drive and click Format. Choose NTFS File System and thick the Perform a Quick Format button to save some time, it will work perfectly

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How easily do DVD drives in a computer heat up?

Do I need a fan to cool it down? It's not constantly running like a Hard drive, so will it heat up?
How easily do DVD drives in a computer heat up?
They don't heat up that fast-you don't need a extra fan.Of course if you run it all day-looking at movies a extra fan in the case will help.
How easily do DVD drives in a computer heat up?
You will never have to worry about the DVD drive getting a fan is just obsolete.


What max RAM can P4 2.6 GHz processor can take?

I have Intel P4 2.6 GHz processor and it has 256MB RAM. I intend to upgrade it to 2GB. Will this processor handle that much RAM? What is the max RAM limit for this family? p4 2.6 GHz x86 family?
What max RAM can P4 2.6 GHz processor can take?
The processor will not have any problems with the RAM.





The maximum a computer can take is 4GB (you can put more, but you need a different kind of Windows).
What max RAM can P4 2.6 GHz processor can take?
It will take it fine no problems but you can not exceed 3GB because you will have to have a different operating system such as Professional 64 bit or Vista.
Reply:Your processor has nothing to do with it since it has no memory controller. Check your motherboard's documentation. I'm betting 2GB is the limit.
Reply:As you Discribe its Took only 1 GB if Its P4. but also depands on motherboard, How much Ram capacity in your Motherboard?





Shoud be upgrade up to 512 MB or Max 1GB.





Try to checked it with Your seller or Provider.
Reply:This depends on the motherboard and OS.





The motherboard might support 4GB+, but if the OS is only 32-bit, only 3.6GB can be allocated.


I replaced the LCD screen on my Toshiba M65-S809 notebook. Screen turns white in color and stays that way.?

The white light is because of the flurocent light bulb in the LCD screen which gives contrast and brightness to the screen. It looks like you did not connect the signal cable of the LCD pannel with the motherboard.


I have Ubuntu Linux 6.06 but it didn't launch on my Acer 5050 laptop, why?

I boot up from cd..it show linux ubuntu logo and starting to launch...after that display becomes black and nothing happens...on my desktop pc it works perfectly. Why it won't launch on laptop?? I have live cd....Sorry for my eng :)
I have Ubuntu Linux 6.06 but it didn't launch on my Acer 5050 laptop, why?
Laptops are notorius for being difficult to get Linux in general to load on, you should be installing Ubuntu Studio 8.04:


http://www.ubuntustudio.org





Here's an installation guide:


http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de...
I have Ubuntu Linux 6.06 but it didn't launch on my Acer 5050 laptop, why?
If Acer is anything like it was 10 years ago then it's probably a proprietary thing. Acer's philosophy is that you should be satisfied with their computers right out of the box. When you start fiddling around with them - like upgrading - they start to cause problems. I wonder if the clock batteries are still soldered to the motherboard. Hmmmm.....

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Wireless not working after upgrade?

after i upgraded my apple airport extreme from my macbook air


after that the internet in my macbook air is not working the airport is working but it cannot connect to my apple wireless device and my wireless is working fine


What is meant by Lifetime Warranty of a USB flask drive?

Bought a transcend usb drive with Lifetime warranty, when after using these products for a very long time, it will eventually fail, so what will the lifetime warranty cover?
What is meant by Lifetime Warranty of a USB flask drive?
it will cover your product for as long as the company is in business..


Warrant of course only covers manufacture defects. Any sign of physical damages will automatically void warranty.





Remember to save your receipt and warranty letter!


Hey people always talk about good ventilation when it come to computers?

the question is will the computer work best in a room in the artic where where tempretures can go well below 0 even to the negative . and the room is without any heater would it work or will it be the same as running it continuous for many days ......
Hey people always talk about good ventilation when it come to computers?
i'm assuming you're talking about a regular everyday desktop? If so, then room temperature is fine with design casis nowdays. If you're running a high end computer, then you may want to invest in a $100 case.





The artic room sterotype only applies if you're running multiple servers at once.
Hey people always talk about good ventilation when it come to computers?
NO! DON'T! Computers have to work harder when they are cold.


Gaming Computer help. Choosing Parts.?

Hey I am building a gaming computer and I just need some advice from people with top gaming computers.


My budget is $2400.00 (Australian Dollars) MAX.


I have chosen the following parts:


- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHZ


- XFX 780i SLI OR ASUS 780i SLI mother board


- 4GB DDR2 800MHZ 5-5-5-15 RAM


- 320GB 7200RPM SATA II Hard Drive


- 9800GX2 Graphics card (A Beauty)


- 20X DVD Rewriter


- 22" 5ms-8000:1 LG LCD Monitor


- OCZ 1010W SLI Power Supply


- Antec 900 Gaming Case


- Logitech G5 Mouse


- Black Media Keyboard (No need for Logitech G15)





The reason I have included a 1010W power supply is because I want to eventually upgrade to have two 9800GX2's working in SLI.


Are the motherboards I listed good ones? Are there any problems with my plan? E.g. 1010W isnt enough or I don't need that expensive motherboard??





What parts would you get if you have $2400 AUD? (Convert it to your own currency)





Any recommendations /advice??


I would hugely appreciate it!


Thanks


Jake


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Gaming Computer help. Choosing Parts.?
Not bad.





I recommend getting the EVGA 750i motherboard which is a great overclocker SLI motherboard.





Also, look into the Western Digital 640GB drives, they are very fast and at a great price.





Make sure you get a Pioneer DVD writer, trust me. :)





I agree the 9800GX2 is great, but the new GTX 280's are coming out soon, so save your money and get a 8800GT in the meantime.





Oh, and that PSU is overkill. Look into the Corsair hx620.





If you need more help, visit me here: http://www.forum.cyb3rglitch.com/





:)
Gaming Computer help. Choosing Parts.?
Agreeing with cyb3r. Read the reviews for that 790i's ... sooooooo many custom configs you must do in order to get it working.





Also, with your budget, cant you afford better? Newegg just ended their sale of a 1TB Raptor (10,000 rpm) sata 2 drive for $150. Look around as this is your only small weak link.

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I bought a laptop that has a BIOS password on it. Is there anyway to delete this password so it don't come up?

there's a bios reset jumper inside your laptop. read the manual.
I bought a laptop that has a BIOS password on it. Is there anyway to delete this password so it don't come up?
Do not open your laptop if you are not sure. download the dos version of the software boot through it using a floppy or a cd or a usb drive and reset the password.


Should I disable Crash Dump on Vista?

Well sometimes (at least 4 times everyday) when I'm searching youtube or browsing a new site, I get the Blue screen of death (memory dump). I know how to disable Crash Dump but I'm not sure if it's safe, I just want to know if anything could possibly happen if I disable crash dump? Thanks.
Should I disable Crash Dump on Vista?
Of course you can. I always do that on any NT based machine, but only after I make sure that there's nothing wrong to begin with.


You sure are having some kind of a trouble there son.


My best bet is that your memory modules need some investigating.


Take out one of them RAM sticks and see how it goes. Do some testing and then swap the modules until you can identify the culprit, OK?


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I got world in coflict but it doesnt run properly on my pc as my pc is not at the right spec?

is there another game which is like world in conflict that will run on my pc. i have a celeron processor 1.85z 1GB memory. i thought about battlefield but i dont want the same problem as im new to all this
I got world in coflict but it doesnt run properly on my pc as my pc is not at the right spec?
are u running vista, cuz alot of games are not compatible
I got world in coflict but it doesnt run properly on my pc as my pc is not at the right spec?
Vista has nothing to do with it.





I'd say your PC is just too low-end. Post the rest of the specs.
Reply:Hey, just go to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref... and test if your computer can run the games, before you buy them.





-Hope this helps!
Reply:The much more important spec you should have gave out is what video card is being used.





I like RTS myself too but World in Conflict is one I haven't played. In the worst case scenario: card is a built-in Intel GMA then no modern game will run. In a slightly better GeForce 6150 scenario C%26amp;C 3 will run at low.





Find out what card and the answer you want will come.


What are them two keys on the keyboard you press to find a certain word in a text on a document?

Is it something like control + F ....i really can't remember
What are them two keys on the keyboard you press to find a certain word in a text on a document?
Yup its control and F
What are them two keys on the keyboard you press to find a certain word in a text on a document?
yes, control + f
Reply:It's Ctrl+F.
Reply:Ctrl + F or F3, I always use F3, it's quicker
Reply:Control + F and type the word you want to Find.





F3 will find the next instance of that word in the document.
Reply:Them two keys? I'm sorry I don't know what you are talking about?

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Acer IPN2220 Wireless LAN Card driver for Windows Vista Ultimate?

Hi there, i've a Acer TM2300 and i recently upgraded it to windows vista ultimate. Every driver was installed nicely. Just that the Wireless WiFi Card Acer IPN2220 is not supported by win vista as it mentioned. I tried using win xp driver by force install, but it cant. Is there any solution like use other models driver or anything? Thanks.


I want to build a gaming desktop,can anyone help me out here?

hey guys......i have been searching for some gaming comupters to play wow.......but i seem to find good computers but they dont send to autralian....so i am willing to build one.....iv heard that it saves alot of money.........(MY BUDGET IS ABOUT 700 DOLLERS BUT I WANT To PAY ABOUT 500.......look i have no idea how to build a computer......im only 12 year old,if u list every item i need to buy ,or just simply build a great gaming computer for me, i'd love it :)
I want to build a gaming desktop,can anyone help me out here?
What don't you need? Do you have an OS already? Do you need peripherals?





A gaming PC for $500 is pushing it.
I want to build a gaming desktop,can anyone help me out here?
Please post your current computers specs in the added details column. I'll try my best to tell you what you'd need for your budget.


Does the Acer Aspire 6920G notebook support LightScribe?

Whenever I put in an empty CD / DVD into the drive - the usual "What do you want to do?" box pops up and asks me if I would either like to write to the CD, etc. etc. - I noticed that LightScribe is on the list as well. As there's nothing on my laptop that says my BD drive is capable of LightScribe, I'm not sure if I can use it - or is the Acer Aspire 6920G capable of doing so?


Will these programs work on an iMac?

I'm going to buy an iMac, I'm currently using a PC and never used an imac before. Just want to check that all my regular programs will work on the iMac:





Windows Live Mail


MSN/Chat


last.fm


Notepad
Will these programs work on an iMac?
Mac does not have Windows live Mail, i'm not even sure it is supported, BUT mac does have iMail, that can be used to access your emails.





For MSN, yes there is a mac version.





What is last.fm ?





Notepad nope, but Mac does have this program called TextEdit, works the same as notepad :)
Will these programs work on an iMac?
Windows Live Mail - Definate no, otherwise it would be iMac Live Mail -drumcymbals-





Otherwise, I have no idea.
Reply:MSN/Chat is available for Mac.





But I use a program called Adium which runs almost every chat client flawlessly. For example I can use MSN, AIM, Yahoo at the same time, and multiple accounts.





Mac OS X comes with a program called TextEdit, it's basically the same thing as wordpad or notepad. I'm not sure if Notepad is included in Microsoft Office, but that is also available for OS X (it's also said to function better on a Mac than on Windows Vista right now.. Go figure.)





Last FM I'm not familiar with.. Sorry!





Hope this helps!





Edit: I went to the Last.FM website and it worked for me.. I'm on a MBP..





Also, if you really need Windows, you can run it in bootcamp which comes pre loaded in all new Macs. It runs at native speed too so performance is almost exactly the same as it would be on a traditional PC.. There's other software that allows you to do this but Bootcamp works the best IMO.

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Will my PC's printer work on my new iMac?

It's a HP PSC 1410


I noticed their wasn't many places to plug things in at the back of the iMac, just wondering if it's going to work or if the wifi thing will pick it up
Will my PC's printer work on my new iMac?
Yes definitely it will work, unless it's a damn old printer or parallel one. If it's running on USB or wireless, yes it can.
Will my PC's printer work on my new iMac?
If your printer is a USB device, you can connect it in the back of the computer (sometimes in front and sides too.) Otherwise it cannot connect with the computer.





HP also provides Printers for iMac.