Computers & Internet - 21 September 2007

I have a windows service pack 1 disk from dell and i cannot reinstall becasue they claim that servicepack 1 is lower than service pack 2. please tell me how i can reinstall service pack 1. and then update the computer by installing service pack 2.

2007-09-21 11:12:28 · 3 answers · asked by rahman 1 in Desktops

My monitor says "check signal cable" That's my DVI cable right?

Trying to install windows vista on my new custom built computer? I have a Samsung syncmaster and all I see is a floating box that says check signal cable.
How DO I FIX THIS. Please Help
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I have checked and double checked the connection of the DVI cables. I guess the Video card may not be in all the way or tight enough.

The thing that confuses me the most is that the there was a connection because I got to the windows intallation screen. A message said that windows would restart multiple times which never happened that I can remember. After the screen was blank for about an hour and half I got worried. So, I restarted the computer. Since then the monitor either says no signal or there's just a flashing blue light.


I don't know what could be wrong!
Help

2007-09-21 11:11:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

So I popped this PC game into my CD drive, But no information showed up about installation. So I don't know how to install this game onto my computer. I have Windows Vista, And A dell inspiron E1705.

2007-09-21 11:11:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Alright I got really bored today and I just learned about batch files. They are pretty intersting with all the things they do.

I'm not really having a problem, but have been trying to find a remote shutdown script that will work but every one I have found just brings up command prompt and does the same prompt over and over which does nothing. So I just have to close it.

shutdown -r -f -t 00 -m \\computerName

This is the type of file i have been using but like I said it just explains what i typed when I put it in command prompt.

I have windows XP Home edition SP2.

Please Help!

And if you can find any documents online with examples of lots of batch files please let me know the url.

Thanks

2007-09-21 11:10:59 · 2 answers · asked by t_sug_duh 2 in Programming & Design

i uploaded the file, but how do i make it work?

2007-09-21 11:05:59 · 1 answers · asked by beckiiiiiiiiii 2 in Programming & Design

2007-09-21 11:03:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

You have typed a long answer, previewed, then shut off because you are not allowed to answer any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-21 11:03:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

because me and some of my friends are starting a safty patrol at school and we would like some id cards

2007-09-21 11:01:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-09-21 10:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

It has a place in the CCleaner program to either uninstall programs (which I know I can go to add/remove to do this, I don't need that) what I need is to know is where it says STARTUP you can click on this and delete selected items, well does this delete from your computer entirely or just start up? I have several things that load at start up and it is nerve racking and I need to figure out how to stop it,,,Thanks

2007-09-21 10:56:47 · 2 answers · asked by M 2 in Other - Computers

My speakers broke and I have another set but they need to hook up to the subwoofer, will this mess with my UPS for my computer?

2007-09-21 10:53:15 · 3 answers · asked by Charles W 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-21 10:49:26 · 2 answers · asked by Army_gurl172009 2 in Add-ons

what is the weight of a laptop that is considered good?

2007-09-21 10:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by omar_kababji 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to create a stylesheet with the following rules:
-All content in the list should be red
-The class "bld" that, when applied, makes the text arial and bolds the text
-The class "shift-ridht" that, when applied, to an anchor tag, moves the text 100 pixels up when the mouse hovers over it
pls help me, it would be so appreciated. THANKS

2007-09-21 10:39:06 · 1 answers · asked by heather 1 in Programming & Design

whenever a application or internet explorer freezes or is not responding or whatever i hit ctr alt delete, then i highlight the thing, hit end task, then end now. but, when i hit "end now" in takes like 30 seconds to actually end it, is there a way to fix it so it ends it after i click the button, or is this normal? why does it do this. any info would help. ALSO dont say "just go to processes and hit end process and hit yes, ive been doing that and its not a good idea b/c it works, BUT it turns that entire process off.

fore example- lets say norton is not responding for some reason, using end task will get me out of there. end proccess works all the time BUT only because it shuts down the whole process and brings me back to the desktop.

2007-09-21 10:34:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

1996 Viglen laptop 4gb HDD 144mzh processor not much use without USB for printers, memory sticks ect.is it worth upgrading?

2007-09-21 10:27:06 · 4 answers · asked by newtfrogman 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My Dell laptop, granted, is a pretty old model. It always has to be plugged in via the cable or else it goes dead within a minute. I bought a new battery for it, and tried unplugging it, but with this battery, it went dead even faster! So I don't think the battery is the problem. What to do?

2007-09-21 10:26:25 · 5 answers · asked by Andrea 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Did you even know this debate was going on?

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070313-microsoft-office-xml-gets-fast-tracked-to-iso-standard.html

2007-09-21 10:23:45 · 1 answers · asked by x_southernbelle 7 in Programming & Design

Do you have to have an iphone to use the ringtone maker.

2007-09-21 10:22:27 · 1 answers · asked by juancastro6 2 in Software

2007-09-21 10:11:16 · 3 answers · asked by TROY C 2 in Software

Help please

a. root
b. complement
c. position
d. sign

2007-09-21 10:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by some guy 1 in Programming & Design

okay when i get into da internet its all blank...i could see words and everything but i cant see backgrounds or layouts and things like dat....plus i cant see my own screensaver...wat do i do?

2007-09-21 10:02:33 · 1 answers · asked by iris 1 in Programming & Design

If so, what is the website? Thanks in advance

2007-09-21 10:01:43 · 1 answers · asked by Heatapeep 1 in Software

i'm trying to uninstall things on my computer and it keeps saying that "the system administrator has prevented this installation"

PLEASE HELP!

2007-09-21 10:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by Jesse C 1 in Software

I just bought a Gateway ML3109 laptop. It has an Intel Celeron M Processor (1.6GHz), upgraded RAM (1GB), a 80 GB hard drive, and Windows Vista installed. I am also currently a Nextel/Sprint customer for my cell service. I am looking at a PX-500 (Pantech Wireless) data card for my internet access. Will this work? Will this machine support this card? Is the card fast enough? What problems should I be aware of? Any advise would really be helpful.

2007-09-21 09:43:52 · 5 answers · asked by Camper 360 1 in Computer Networking

I need a fun, cute, non-pathetic screen name. Nothing emo, over-girly, or downright weird. I want it to be preppy-ish, and maybe something to do with music or Harry Potter since i am OBSESSED with both. (FYI, i dont wanna be dracomalfoysbabeegirlee; i want something different.) Nothing too long either; I wanted to be slytherinforestqueen but that was beyond the 16-character limit that AIM set. Don't say "use ur imagination" either; i'm REALLY out of ideas.

2007-09-21 09:33:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

simple easy and will most likely work in the car when played

2007-09-21 09:26:47 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron H 2 in Software

2007-09-21 09:24:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-09-21 09:23:55 · 5 answers · asked by lindabrown2121 1 in YouTube

...now bearing in mind i have no data from the old drive to transfer ....is the process still that same.do i just in fact put the new drive in and the installation disc and go from there

many thanks

this is on the same question as the dropped laptop ...many thanks

2007-09-21 09:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by coopergaye1 1 in Add-ons