Computers & Internet - 13 October 2007

when i turn my laptop on (its a compaq) it works fine but sometimes the screen goes black and i can do anything about it. it looks like it jus went to hibernation but no matter wat i press it jus doesn't go back on. the only thing that ive been doing is manually turning it off and on. anyone know wats up with my computer?

2007-10-13 13:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by Lyn W 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

everytime i right click on a .cue file, my explorer crashes..the error looks like this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/nikkiec/rt45ed.jpg

why is this happening and how do i fix it?

2007-10-13 13:56:42 · 2 answers · asked by gnomewithonesock 1 in Software

AAARGH! This is annoying me. On my comp, I have Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera installed. I used Firefox most of the time, and I've been using it for quite a while now.

When I enter a LETTER in the web address, it literally takes like FIVE SECONDS for that visited web pages dropdown list to pop up.

I tried Control Panel > Internet Options > Clear History, but it clears the history in INTERNET EXPLORER, not Firefox. How do I delete the history in Firefox so that it saves me 5 secs of my life when I type in a web address?!!! HELP PLEASE!

2007-10-13 13:55:52 · 6 answers · asked by Jeen_171 3 in Other - Internet

2007-10-13 13:54:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

Like if i want to download music , can they still see my real ip address and track me down if i use a hot spot from a local.

2007-10-13 13:53:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

2007-10-13 13:41:00 · 3 answers · asked by Tapisa A 1 in Desktops

My processor is an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+

you can see the power supply specs here
http://www.usereasy.com/product_8403.html

2007-10-13 13:37:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-10-13 13:22:41 · 3 answers · asked by Richard Boolean 2 in Programming & Design

I don't think I could, no matter how much I know about programming. I bet it took a large team of developers with different skills to make it, Do you think you could do that?!?

2007-10-13 13:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by App Master 1 in Programming & Design

I need a new graphics card as my current one is only 64mb and can barely cope with vista ultimate. I have two cards in mind and I would like some feedback on which one would be better (or if they are both useless!).

First is a Sapphire ATI Radeon™ HD 2400PRO 256MB PCI-E from maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=219564&doy=14m10#overview

Secondly a Inno3D Nvidia® Geforce 8400 256MB PCI-E Graphics Card also from maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=FAQ&ModuleNo=220995&doy=25m9#faq

They are both £49.99 so give me your thoughts.

2007-10-13 13:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by kekni92 2 in Add-ons

I have one of the small Philips webcam like u get at Wal Mart and I lost my software. Does anybody know where I can find it online?

2007-10-13 12:54:10 · 1 answers · asked by alisha t 2 in Software

2007-10-13 12:49:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I bought a new dell laptop a few weeks ago, and it came with the new windows vista software. Now I need to buy a desktop for my little brother. Do I still need to order it having the Windows Vista software? or can I just use the same software that came with my computer? does it double check itself?

2007-10-13 12:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

A friend I have has a small flash animation in his signature with a beautiful song in the background, and it goes on for a few minutes, but unfortunately, he does not know the name of the musician, only that the song is "behind the green door". It's slow instrumental. But regardless, I want to take this song from my computer, but I lack a microphone, so I can't do it the redneck fashion. Is there a way to directly record something from my sound card so that it's recording exactly what I am currently hearing off of the computer?

2007-10-13 12:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Griff M 1 in Other - Computers

This is some of my code:

Private Sub Button2_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button2.Click
'clears everything
TextBox1.Text = ""
TextBox2.Text = ""
TextBox3.Text = ""
TextBox4.Text = ""
TextBox5.Text = ""

End Sub

Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
TextBox3.Text = TextBox1.Text * TextBox2.Text 'subtotal
If TextBox4.Text > 0 Then 'if the check box is checked adds electricity
TextBox5.Text = TextBox3.Text + TextBox4.Text
Else : TextBox5.Text = TextBox3.Text 'if not checked it skips electricity
End If
End Sub

This is the error
Conversion from string "" to type 'Double' is not valid
TextBox3.Text = TextBox1.Text * TextBox2.Text 'subtotal

What do I need to change?

Also what is a quick and easy way to display a textbox as currency like this: XX,XXX.XX

Last question how do I write the code to clear the checkbox for a reset button? I tried the ""

2007-10-13 12:21:19 · 4 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Programming & Design

I bought a hub today wanting to get access to my other 2 older computers. My main has win xp my older ones have Win 98. I hooked the hub up and all cables where they need to go and the older computers wont connect. How do I set this up So the other computers have net access?? I have cable internet

2007-10-13 12:09:23 · 3 answers · asked by Wayne G 2 in Computer Networking

2007-10-13 12:01:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

i have had a dell dimension since 2001. I recently gave it to my lil sis and she has been using it for 7 months-unfortunately she spends her life on myspace and does her hair weave at the computer(hair is everywhere I never imagined it would cause this situation). It doesnt work now. I turn it on and the dell logo pops up and than a black screen with a blinking cursor and the fan starts to spin at high speed. I cant get into safe mode/cant boot from cd(ie knoppix)/cant get to the cmos. I opened it up and found hair all inside and removed some of it cause the spare can of air that i had was nearly empty. It still doesn't work. Your opinions?

2007-10-13 11:48:23 · 5 answers · asked by zoemayne 1 in Desktops

2007-10-13 11:40:11 · 23 answers · asked by judgeash2005 1 in Security

Hey, today i recently did a complete system restoration on my computer. Now after i download something & try to install it, the installation window closes by itself. This happens with everything..so i know it's not a bad file. I'm using Windows XP Home Edition. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

2007-10-13 11:37:04 · 3 answers · asked by dubblebe 1 in Other - Hardware

It gives options---Login anyway (not recommended), close.
Explans that there may be an atempt to fool you or interceept your data. The Yahoo address to get to mail is accurate. I log in and everything works.

2007-10-13 11:36:27 · 2 answers · asked by Brian T 6 in Security

when I play online games on my computer, there is alot of lag. So now I'm thinking about getting a new computer from my internet provider via a promotion on the site. I was wondering if this would be a good build for a computer:


Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor 4000+ 2.10 GHz with AMD LIVE!™
Memory 2048 MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024 MB)
Hard drive 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA
CD/DVD burner 16X DVD±R / 8X DVD±RW with double layer and LightScribe
Monitor 19-inch LCD Widescreen Compaq WF1907 with integrated speakers
Network card 10/100 Ethernet

Video NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE TurboCache with 128 MB graphics memory
Sound High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
Speakers Integrated into LCD monitor
Operating system Windows® Vista™ Home Premium

So I was wondering if this computer will be good for playing online games with little to no lag. Can you also tell me if this computer is all around good.

2007-10-13 11:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hey guys,
Im running a pretty basic dell and I think its really time for an upgrade. I dont want to buy everything new, So I just want to upgrade a few things.

First off I have 1 Gig RAM
3.4 Ghz Processor
Radeon X300 Graphics card

Now im thinking about buying a GeForce 8800GTS 640MB to replace the X300. Would I simply be able to swap the two cards out and add a 2 Gig DDR Ram without changing anything else? Or would I need to change other things for my computer to even work.
Im really planning on running Crysis and UT3(Medium-high settings at best :P)

Thanks guys, these PC questions are always fun arent they?

2007-10-13 11:19:43 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Desktops

2007-10-13 11:11:38 · 2 answers · asked by blank 4 in Other - Internet

I have an Athlon 64 X2 (W) 3800+ 2.0 GHz, and im thinking about getting this card XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX Video Card 256MB DDR3, SLI Ready, PCI Express, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card is this card compatible with my system, is it any good i want it for gaming but im not that into it so i dont think i need to spend a lot of money, and finally do i need to buy a new power source for it?

2007-10-13 11:03:40 · 1 answers · asked by Gabriel 2 in Add-ons

ECS - P965T-A V1.0B LGA775 ATX MOTHERBOARD
Socket LGA 775
Pentium 4/D, Core2Duo/Extreme, Celeron D
Intel P965 / ICH8 Chipset
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
ATX Form Factor
PCIEx16(2), PCIx1(2), PCI(3)
Onboard Audio and LAN
Support for 2 PATA Devices
Support for 4 SATA II Devices
4x External USB 2.0 Ports
Processor/Socket
Processor: Intel Pentium 4/D, Core2Duo/Extreme, Celeron D
Socket Type: LGA 775
Chipset
Chipset: Intel P965 / ICH8
Memory
Interface: DIMM 240pin (DDR2)
Standards: PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-4300
Number of Slots: 4
Maximum Capacity: 8GB
Form Factor
ATX Size 305mm*244mm
Expansion
PCI-E x16: 2
PCI-E x1: 2
PCI: 3
Audio
Realtek 8-Channel audio
LAN
Realtek 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Rear Panel I/O
1x PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors
4x USB 2.0 Ports
1x RJ45 LAN
1x Serial (COM) port
1x VGA port
1x Audio Port (Line-In, 4x Line-Out, Mic-In)
1x Parallel Port
Internal I/O
1x 24-pin ATX

2007-10-13 10:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by cloud 2 in Add-ons

i do not know if my computer is infected but it goes to this: http://anydnserrors.com/ie7/ and everytime i sign into http://www.clubeamizade.com it goes to that partiucalar area and the intenet connection has nothing to do with it and im really confused its been happeining for a few days now and i do not know if antispyware is save or not so i dont bother install it.

2007-10-13 10:52:53 · 12 answers · asked by miguel s 1 in Security

ok so i want to make a powerpoint with an animated character that talks and moves throughout the presentation, similar to a cartoon. So how would i do this? what program would i use?? i'm soooooo confused!!! please help me!!!! Thank you!!!!

2007-10-13 10:45:23 · 3 answers · asked by salamandar 2 in Software

2007-10-13 10:38:04 · 1 answers · asked by Bethany 1 in Software

Does anyone know a good website, or store I can go to, to get computer parts, or a computer. My motherboard and powersupply recently fried on my computer and since I had an agp motherboard all my peices are basically useless. the only useful things I have are a hard drive, disc drives, and memory. I was thinkin of rebuildin another one or buyin one that can be upgraded but dont know where to look.

I live in cincinnati, OH if anyone knows any stores around there

2007-10-13 10:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops