Computers & Internet - 17 October 2007

I just got a lap top that is VISTA OS and I don't like it. I tried to downgrade it to XP and it says incompatible. Is there a way to change it back to XP because I personally prefer XP than VISTA.

2007-10-17 12:46:09 · 5 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

im still in junior high, and needing a new computer. eventually, im going to get both desktop and laptop, but confused in the making desicion of which one to buy it first.

2007-10-17 12:36:23 · 8 answers · asked by Osamu Miyawaki 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

a blank blue screen comes on then my desktop picture then after about 10 mins my desktop icons come on then this message; "ALU WSA start up () error " is displayed in the centre of the screen how can I fix it ?

2007-10-17 12:36:22 · 3 answers · asked by mona 2 in Desktops

ok something happened to my computer and for everything i try to do (even change my clock's time) it says " This operation has been cancelled dur to restrictions in effect on this computer.Please contact your sysrtem administrator". i dont get it becasue all of the poeple on this computer are administrators including me and i never put any restrictions on this computer and now my Control Panel is gone and i cant use anything else like Add/Remove Programs..im so overwhelmed and i cant find a solution..im pretty surei have a virus also but since the administrator thing is messed up nothing is working any ways...how would you contact the administrator anyway?? plz help me!

2007-10-17 12:30:02 · 21 answers · asked by Miranda™ 2 in Security

i have a latidude d600 that i bought on e-bay i have no xp disk and now the harddrive needs to be replaced. what do i do about the xp i have no disk to reinstall xp

2007-10-17 12:28:58 · 4 answers · asked by mira_shia 2 in Desktops

A direct link would be nice :)

2007-10-17 12:16:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-10-17 12:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by Internet King 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to make a website that provides an integrated message board / chat room. In other words - you can either chat on a topic interactively, or post message board messages. I plan to use javascript to make the chat interface interactive.

What is the best programming language or environment to implement this?

I was planning on using Ruby on Rails, but then wondered if there was a better environment. I'm worried about the performance if several hundred people are chatting all at once (in multiple chat rooms).

Also, don't just tell me a good way to do this - please also tell me *why*. Thank you!

Your help is greatly appreciated.

2007-10-17 12:08:42 · 2 answers · asked by Bryan J 4 in Programming & Design

2007-10-17 12:05:34 · 13 answers · asked by Fred 7 in Software

I have a document i will be text wrapping, i would like to add small text as a background, how do i do it?

2007-10-17 12:02:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

When i put a font on a New white blank space the font turns out all faded or blurry && spotted, also the size of the fonts are proportionately off, like 12 pt looks like 7 pt. Can someone help me?

2007-10-17 12:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by *Queen 1 in Software

2007-10-17 12:00:40 · 3 answers · asked by doskyis 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have ati radeon mobility 9600 now, but im having issues running bioshock and the orange box. my budget is up to 200 dollars.

2007-10-17 11:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by zeusifer1973 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-10-17 11:42:14 · 2 answers · asked by Megan 1 in MySpace

I have picture of alejandro sanz and it's cca.200x300 and i would like to make it bigger but in HQ so is it possible

2007-10-17 11:41:12 · 6 answers · asked by Toxic Girl 2 in Other - Computers

Hey all,
I recently purchased an EliteGroup 945GZT-M motherboard with a Celeron 420 processor from Microcenter. I'd put everything together (all the drives, fans, etc.) but when I went to power up, nothing happened. No fans, no lights, no beeps, nothing.

Assuming it was the power supply (a cheap-o Microcenter brand 300 Watt ATX), I returned it to the store, where they gave me another one. This didn't help either, so I returned it for a 550 Watt PSU. Initially, this was no help, but after following the tips on the Microcenter website telling me to build it outside the case with only the essentials plugged in, the fans spun, and a red light lit up in the case faceplate. I assume the red was because I hadn't plugged in the system fan, or something to that degree.

Elated, I re-installed the motherboard within the case where it again worked as promised. I moved the case over to my monitor and keyboard, but found that it wouldn't turn on for me again. I really have no idea what to do here.

2007-10-17 11:39:22 · 1 answers · asked by Krebo 2 in Other - Hardware

trying to rip spiderman 3 onto my ipod using 'handbrake'.. anyone else having trouble.. it must be a doozy..!! haha

2007-10-17 11:39:02 · 4 answers · asked by eion the all knowing 1 in Software

...the cd drive, dvd burner, USB drives etc.???

Because I have an extra windows xp key and cd and I would like to upgrade my computer

Thanks :)

2007-10-17 11:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-10-17 11:22:47 · 6 answers · asked by MD 2 in Software

2007-10-17 11:06:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

2007-10-17 10:54:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

its a compaq SR2010NX its been upgraded to the max

2 gigs of memory
1 gig ATI video card Dual HDTV
dual amd 3800 X2 processer
Dvd burner
120 gig HD
15.4 Flat Screen monitor
It can play ANY video game
Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Office 2007


What should i ask? i think aeound 400.00 for all if thats too much

I can burn a movie and play DOOM 3 and not even lag the video at all
Mikeyhawks

2007-10-17 10:52:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

if u hav an account on youtube is thr anyway to put music on it like on myspace???
(put music on to your channel)
thx so much!♥

2007-10-17 10:36:14 · 3 answers · asked by ஐTaylor 2 in YouTube

I am trying to get into my laptop, but I can't remember the password. Safe mode still wants a password. Help!

2007-10-17 10:36:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i bought a chinese make mini cordless mouse from ebay. The mouse works fine from the desk but the moment I move it away slightly, it will stop working. The reason I bought it was to watch T.V. shows and changing links whilst in bed but now I cant do that. Is this normal or is it cause I bought a GBP 3.49 mouse?

2007-10-17 10:35:51 · 3 answers · asked by mpatheria 1 in Add-ons

Like to copy and paste. I know print is CTRL+P, so what is copy? I know one of you computer geeks will know, so hurry up and let me know...lol

2007-10-17 10:32:27 · 6 answers · asked by GyspieWoman 1 in Other - Computers

Preferably one I dont need to know any computer languages either.....are there any even out there?

2007-10-17 10:32:10 · 4 answers · asked by lazyjbob 5 in Programming & Design

Which company has the better laptops???

I'm looking for a laptop for college in fall of 2008, which should i buy????

2007-10-17 10:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by Ayita 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

i bought an all in one x3470 just wondering if they are anygood

2007-10-17 10:11:32 · 10 answers · asked by carla 4 in Printers

I live in manchester nh and would be very interested in the service

2007-10-17 10:01:36 · 2 answers · asked by mark_10060 1 in Computer Networking