Computers & Internet - 20 October 2007

I have an OEM CD version of Windows XP Home Edition in hand.

I'm trying to use the eMachines key on the OEM COA sticker on the computer case. The COA sticker is for Windows XP Home with eMachines logo on the next line.

When I try to use the OEM CD, I get a message for the key:
Error: The CD Key you entered is not valid

I also tried a retail CD version of Windows XP Home Edition, but it didn't work either.

Do I specifically need to get an eMachines OEM CD of Windows XP Home Edition?

2007-10-20 16:28:01 · 7 answers · asked by dawpa2000 2 in Software

I'm trying to install Java, but I get this error message:

"The installation of package http://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jre-6u3-windows-i586-jc.xpi failed with -203"

then i get another error message that says:

"Firefox could not install the file at

http://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jre-6u3-windows-i586-jc.xpi

because: Unexpected installation error
Review the Error Console log for more details
-203"


What does this mean?
How do I install Java on firefox?
What is the Error Console Log?

2007-10-20 16:21:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

my new phone has a micro sd card, and it has an adapter. i just dont know what to look for when they tell me i insert the adapter in my computer somewhere..I have a dell pc. can anyone help me???

2007-10-20 16:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by lexie 1 in Add-ons

i badly need your help. thank you.

2007-10-20 16:18:07 · 3 answers · asked by curiousgal 2 in Programming & Design

what websites do you go on when youre bored....??

2007-10-20 16:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by Seema D 4 in Other - Internet

Can someone tell me when a gilr end her email to me with the word Goodnight and ********* is this an emotion symbol and what does that mean ? TNX

2007-10-20 16:13:18 · 3 answers · asked by Sport Man 4 in Other - Internet

My account was Admin Level, and Iam the only user on the computer D=.

And yes, I was noob enough to SKIP making recovery disks, and a password disk.

2007-10-20 16:09:15 · 13 answers · asked by dara_light92 1 in Other - Computers

I have a site that is blocking my pc (have 3 other systems in my home not effected by the block). How are they able to block just one particular system, and what can I do to stop this. Will changing my volume serial number work, and if so, how do I do it? Or is this just a hopless situation?

2007-10-20 16:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by dannah1129 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-10-20 16:02:53 · 13 answers · asked by jhon c 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a toshiba satellite s215-s4757, and i dont want the WRONG MACHINE error to pop on my laptop. can anyone tell me what i have to do to prevent this error???PLEASE???

2007-10-20 16:01:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer stalls and rebuffers during video playback a lot

2007-10-20 16:01:19 · 5 answers · asked by tonycornbread 1 in YouTube

2007-10-20 15:59:50 · 3 answers · asked by jazzi_21 1 in Add-ons

I have 2 computers ..and only one printer...How do I setup the printer to use it on both computers? Please keep in mind that I only want the 2 computers to share the printer and nothing else.
Linksys Wireless G

The printer has it's own software will it need to be installed on both computers? Thanks for your help everybody!

2007-10-20 15:53:45 · 6 answers · asked by The Dallas Convicts 3 in Computer Networking

I have an optical mouse and the light keeps on going out, and eventually freezes in place requiring a reboot.
Any suggestions please.
I am new to computers, but not an idiot.

2007-10-20 15:42:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

(I would like to upgrade my computer, but I don't even know how much the AMD Turion 64x2 is faster

2007-10-20 15:35:37 · 8 answers · asked by ddaniel_dr 1 in Desktops

2007-10-20 15:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by Randy S 1 in Software

and how

2007-10-20 15:26:25 · 4 answers · asked by Ruben N 3 in Other - Internet

2007-10-20 15:19:57 · 9 answers · asked by lilmomma 1 in Add-ons

it's on youtube it is called harry the hampster.

type that in and it's the 3rd video in the list!

Rate it 1-5

i give it 2

2007-10-20 15:14:31 · 3 answers · asked by Jag 1 in YouTube

If so, what would it look like?

2007-10-20 15:09:46 · 9 answers · asked by Violin2 4 in Desktops

Someone had suggested to me years ago not to buy HP products because they would only run HP printers, HP scanneres, etc. Was that true? Can I run any printer, or router on an HP laptop?

2007-10-20 15:07:49 · 4 answers · asked by kissmystarfishpucker 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

itunes acount on the same computor acount so i don't have to reorganize all my songs on a different computer acount.

2007-10-20 14:59:29 · 5 answers · asked by lemonz 2 in Software

i am paying for a dsl service but it says on my computer i have high speed internet is there a difference

2007-10-20 14:59:13 · 4 answers · asked by natasha 1 in Computer Networking

i think i found out where some of my passwords are, but its all in like jibberish or something. is there any way i can translate this to ENGLISH?

2007-10-20 14:58:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

I have tried different games none will work. It doesn't do anything or tell you anything

2007-10-20 14:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by bruce 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

oh i also wanted to ask if any of u know where to get brushes and how to install it. and unzip it. thanxs

2007-10-20 14:56:49 · 1 answers · asked by i♥fuzzy 2 in Software

2007-10-20 14:53:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I would really like to know which is better im trying to convince my parents to get me a mac and they keep telling me that i will be sorry. So give some reasons for your choice!!!! Thanks!!!

2007-10-20 14:51:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

older about 2001 mac, gs4...upgraded to os x........using it the other day and system just went black, like it was unplugged....will not do a thing, won't restart, or even make a sound.....any help?

2007-10-20 14:48:34 · 4 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3 in Software

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zfIf1-7KEoM

2007-10-20 14:46:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in YouTube