Computers & Internet - 19 June 2007

and I will not turn back on until it is cool to the touch. Is there anything that I can do on my own (without parting qith my dear laptop while it is serviced)? It is a Toshiba Satellite A105. I purchased it last April. I know, it's ancient, but besides this, it's been perfect. Thanks so much!!!

2007-06-19 06:36:22 · 10 answers · asked by Kate v.7.0 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-19 06:34:34 · 2 answers · asked by Andrew R 1 in Add-ons

how do i partion it

2007-06-19 06:34:19 · 2 answers · asked by George M 1 in Software

2007-06-19 06:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

HALO! YAHOO ANS SOMEONE HELP ME! WHICH IS THE BEST ANTVIRUS AT THE MOMENT? I AM RUNNING AN INTERNET CAFE IN TOWN SOMEHOW SOMETIMES I AM CONFUSED VIRUS ARE REAL KEEPING MY HEADACHE I HAVE FORMATTED MY PC TWICE BUT IT DOESNT HELP SOMEBODY HELP PLEASE WAT DO I DO!

2007-06-19 06:25:21 · 11 answers · asked by Ryne 2 in Security

Why does mircosoft excel do down too the number 65536.......what is so special about this number

2007-06-19 06:22:04 · 6 answers · asked by johnp5255 1 in Software

Do you know what the website that is google but the screen is black to save energy? I think it is like blackel.com I dont know.

2007-06-19 06:17:15 · 2 answers · asked by *emerson!* :) 2 in Google

such as anti virus and etc...

2007-06-19 06:15:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

This is Yahoo Answers backgroup history of problem:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuJEpv8y.lSuEPDsddHHsb_sy6IX?qid=20070619081033AAiykAR

I have reason to believe these are the safest options:

a) Remove the hard-drive, add it to another functional unit and transfer all the data to external portable hard-drive. Once data is secured, then do a complete re-install of operating system on problem computer.

b) Create Windows startup disk, use disk at startup effectively bypassing the "broken" startup files. Once into computer, manually move important data to external portable hard-drive.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6031733.html (Option #1)

Does this second option risk any further problems or loss of data??? I can't risk the loss of any data.

What is my safest option? I am under no time-contraints to do either option. Either action would be performed by knowledgable computer techie.

Any additional comments or things to be aware of?

2007-06-19 06:14:10 · 7 answers · asked by Malvaro 2 in Other - Hardware

Hi all I am trying to go wireless on my mac book pro and have no idea where to start - I was under the assumption it would magically configure itself?

Please help - and thanks

2007-06-19 06:12:25 · 3 answers · asked by torontogal 2 in Computer Networking

2007-06-19 06:11:25 · 11 answers · asked by krazy_sanders 1 in Desktops

aol is messing up my computer so i switch to yahoo but i have to delete my old one

2007-06-19 06:10:15 · 3 answers · asked by stacy a 1 in Security

who stays online during a storm ??

I do

2007-06-19 06:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by Planet22 2 in Other - Computers

I am considering upgrading RAM by 1 GB and a 1GB flashdisk is quite a bit cheaper than 1GB DDR Memory. But I'm wondering if the flashdisk option is as efficient.

2007-06-19 06:04:53 · 2 answers · asked by thendi_100 1 in Desktops

I am looking to buy a 250G external hard drive for my (somewhat elderly) PC, as it only has 10G internal memory.

All the ones I have seen say that they run via a USB 2.0 connection. My questions are, therefore:


1) How do I know if I have USB 2.0 ports on my PC??

2) If I don't have USB 2.0 ports, will the external hard drive still work?


I don't want to pay out for a new hard drive if it won't work!

Thanks in advance.

2007-06-19 06:03:39 · 7 answers · asked by smee_1972 5 in Add-ons

I upgraded to Windows Vista so far I like it. However it acts a lot like Norton it or I have to give Vista to run a program and etc! Is there a way to disable that?

2007-06-19 05:59:46 · 6 answers · asked by **Anti-PeTA** 5 in Software

Laptop gets extremely hot and cuts off by itself it does this about after a hour or two of use, warranty on computer just ended 4 days ago. I had a piece of candy near the computer and it melted

2007-06-19 05:59:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a laptop that I recently had to reinstall windows on, I used a ghost backup from a desktop computer, which worked fine, but some of the letter keys assigned numbers also, when hit (without a modifier key) give numbers. Is there any way of remapping them or getting Windows to recognise it's a laptop keyboard, not a PS2 MS natural one?

2007-06-19 05:58:34 · 1 answers · asked by madmarkuk2003 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need up-to-date sports photos for a website I'm designing.

I can't afford to use Getty Images or the AP (they want a minimum of $400/month)

What if I view videos of a football game or something, online, and take a screenshot during it?

Can I take the screenshot, crop it in photoshop, and use it for my website?


Why, or why not?


Thanks

2007-06-19 05:57:11 · 5 answers · asked by -Incline- 4 in Programming & Design

I need to do transcription on my home PC. I have the foot pedal, but when I plug it in to the USB port, I don't even get a prompt that the PC recognizes new hardware. I really need this thing to work.

2007-06-19 05:53:10 · 2 answers · asked by Mercy 6 in Add-ons

it was 20ks 2 days ago then it went down to .5 now?
what do i do?
there is nothing wrong with my internet though and there are enough seeds and peers too and the swarm average is about 15..
i have already done a defragmentation and my computer has more than half of its memory free
what can i do ppls help

2007-06-19 05:51:10 · 6 answers · asked by littleprincess 2 in Other - Computers

2007-06-19 05:50:10 · 5 answers · asked by Wonderman 1 in Security

please notify,,that is IM me through my profile, after you post an answer

2007-06-19 05:44:56 · 4 answers · asked by Questions 2 in Software

Anyone know a good place that offers ftp storage and hosting?

2007-06-19 05:43:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

is there anything i can use without getting a landline telephone

2007-06-19 05:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop came with a wireless internet adapter and I was wondering when the time came how could I replace it since it is installed inside the computer. Thanks.

2007-06-19 05:42:16 · 5 answers · asked by tdb_28 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am just starting at AAU. I need to get a Laptop computer for my classes I will be taking Computer Arts New Media, and I don't have about $1000.

2007-06-19 05:37:55 · 3 answers · asked by trustar 3 in Programming & Design

okay so here's the thing, spycrush.net or .com installed spyware into my computer so i can buy their program to delete, i'm not willing to do that because that's unfair business and shouldnt have been done in the first place. Now i'm stuck with a pc full of spyware and no matter how much i scan and quarantine the backdoor cant be rid of. so now i want to reformat my pc but i dont have the startup disk...so i was wondering if i can use my back up files in my D drive to reboot it instead. I dont know much about computers so if anyone can help me i'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

2007-06-19 05:36:54 · 4 answers · asked by kit 1 in Desktops

i've googled it and cant find anything. found some download sites for dell sound drivers, but not the E510, so im stumped?

please help, best answer will get a best answer.

2007-06-19 05:34:06 · 5 answers · asked by BRobb 3 in Software

I was wondering if you could buy and download OS X 10.4 to a PC, and instantly turn the operating system into a mac. Would it be that simple?

2007-06-19 05:32:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software