Computers & Internet - 24 July 2006

I was wondering exactly what I could do you get the speed back to what it was before? I have ran various virus test and it has come up with nothing. My laptop is about a year and half old. It is the HP pavilion zv5000. I am not sure how to make it go at the previous speed, I am not sure if there is some kind of adware or malicious program on it? Someone told me that I might have to save my information to a disk and format the hard drive. Is this true?

2006-07-24 13:33:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-24 13:28:33 · 3 answers · asked by kk 1 in Other - Computers

I was given a pc for my daughter & just found out that it can only hold 256 MB RAM total...It had 2 very small hard drives..one 1.5 GB & the other 1 GB..I just replaced the hard drives with one out of my computer that I had upgraded & it is 30 GB...Does the size of the hard drive have anything to do with how much memory your pc can handle or is it how much the motherboard can handle?? I have 2 memory slots DIMM 1 & DIMM 2...now next to the DIMM 2 memory slot is an open space that says DIMM 3...It looks like you could add another memory slot there..But I just dont know..If not what would be the best route to get more memory for her?? New pc?? Or can I replace the motherboard to one that can handle more memory??

2006-07-24 13:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by ten_princess 1 in Desktops

by the way, that damn yahoo put a friggin' question mark on my question!!! just ignore it. that pisses me off to!

2006-07-24 13:27:47 · 10 answers · asked by darkmaster 2 in Internet

2006-07-24 13:24:09 · 7 answers · asked by kuwaitrick 1 in Security

I have heard reports from some of my older friends/relatives that this is a neccesary safety precaution, but I have my doubts that it is simply paranoia. Is there any fact to this rumor, guys? Please give a source. Thanks.

2006-07-24 13:24:05 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew B 1 in Other - Computers

I Don't know anything about it

2006-07-24 13:22:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

i tHinK iM eXperiAncIng CoMpUtEr PrObLemS! PLZ HelP! Will U?

2006-07-24 13:21:30 · 20 answers · asked by f(*&k;'jk;hjk;u65rhj76!@ui 5 1 in Programming & Design

2006-07-24 13:19:56 · 8 answers · asked by josephlau86 2 in Desktops

2006-07-24 13:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

First off this question is a 1 sideded one will be up front about it. Those that can answer it are alternative operation system users. That would not touch Microsoft with a pole oh and I am not a pirate (more below) anyway. Disclaimer: Some are not facts but based solely on my opinions and views.

1. Why can't a class action lawsuit be created (by those that can can afford to) for per hard drive sale? That is since all hard drives are being taxed for microsoft operating systems. Also per a purchase of computer equipment, software, since most of it is only for Windows only?

2. How can Microsoft be suing pirates if it forced the market to install Microsoft Operating systems? That is those that would not be able to afford the operating system. Would still require windows. For one linux allows only cost for hardware if one wants to. Since they locked out illegally, through monopoly, bad practices alternatives (web is the witness). It would be best for them to minimize pirate lawsuites.

2006-07-24 13:18:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-07-24 13:17:41 · 10 answers · asked by kaz 3 in Internet

2006-07-24 13:16:36 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle 2 in Other - Computers

I didn't go into anything, or do anything different. It just happened. How do I make it go back the way it was?

2006-07-24 13:15:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I've tried numerous times to remedy this, but to no avail .Can someone please help me ??!!

2006-07-24 13:09:09 · 4 answers · asked by Naughty 'n' Nice Scorpio 3 in Internet

All computers in my network are running xp pro. My host computer has an internet connection. I've tried cutting the power off and on. I've disconnected/reconnected the routers. Lightning storms have reeked havoc in my area. Aslo, I've tried to reset the host router.

2006-07-24 13:05:31 · 9 answers · asked by williamirias2002 2 in Computer Networking

I can't play video games because I dont think I have enough RAM.

2006-07-24 13:05:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Every once in a while I see that my computer is very slow to respond and that the hard drive is working very hard for long period of time.
When I check the task manager the CPU is very low.

Any idea how do I identify the progress that keeping the hard drive busy?

2006-07-24 13:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by Q'Aminator 4 in Software

Like it or not.. and why.

Personally I think it's the best yet cuz I like all the new features and the fact that you can paste your own albulm covers.

2006-07-24 13:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by numbah1mizfit 2 in Software

I have the new internet explorer 7.0 and i want to delete a favoite from my list and it freezes when i try can anyone help? and Why does it do this?

2006-07-24 13:01:33 · 2 answers · asked by iwheneveralot 1 in Other - Computers

I use mozilla-firefox. in most cases I can stop a web page from loading by hitting the stop button. Some pages will not allow me to do that. Hitting close or escape will not work either. Is there another way?

2006-07-24 12:58:52 · 2 answers · asked by shawnd518 5 in Internet

my brother always clear history so no one can see what he look at . IS there a way where i can find his histroy?

2006-07-24 12:58:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

2006-07-24 12:58:00 · 9 answers · asked by jezz 1 in Other - Hardware

will the item get shipped? any expierences? something is it or not trusted?

2006-07-24 12:57:31 · 13 answers · asked by surfurguy126 1 in Software

hp 120 hard drives 19 inch lcd 1gig of memory windows xp home edition speakers printer scanner coppier fax all in one hp also keyboard wireless mouse much more

2006-07-24 12:57:04 · 4 answers · asked by harold r 1 in Other - Computers

I come to the Internet to chat with my fellow Americans, not to be interrupted by Third World monkeys or European/Canadian homosexuals.

2006-07-24 12:56:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

WANT TO KNOW IF ANY LIVE IN MY AREA

2006-07-24 12:55:44 · 10 answers · asked by INTERESTED 1 in Internet

somebody has used my credit card to purchase a subscription to an online vendor. i think i may know who the person is....however i am unsure. i want to be sure before i either a)accuse the person or b) contact some sort of authority.

i know i have to report this to my credit card company to prevent futher fraud--- but can they even do anything to find the person?

maybe the online vendor can track down the person using the IP address they used to access the website. i'm sure whoever did this isn't stupid---they probably created a fake email account and fake address too----so can they even track them down?

what if the person who used a laptop computer and fed off of somebody else's wireless internet?

besides telling my credit card company, i don't even know what else to do---i don't know anything about internet security. i'm so angry and feel so violated.

2006-07-24 12:55:42 · 5 answers · asked by ilovehouse1234 1 in Security

2006-07-24 12:55:16 · 3 answers · asked by jen 1 in Internet

I need help.?

Can you guys give me a 411 about bitTorrent? what is it? -the wiki explanation is a bit too advance for me-
What are the negative sides of downloading Torrent files (such as virus, hackers, etc)?
Is it available for macintosh? If it is, will Mac system face the same risk as PC system?
What is the advantages of having and using this program?

thanks so much..

2006-07-24 12:53:23 · 2 answers · asked by dodolah 3 in Programming & Design