Computers & Internet - 4 November 2007

Ok, ive heard that it isnt good to shut down your pc but no ones ever said why. Plz help!

2007-11-04 14:57:19 · 12 answers · asked by Shawn J 1 in Desktops

Having trouble with Dell laptop, put new hard drive, new battery, power cord. when I plug the power cord it still wont start up? any help?

2007-11-04 14:55:25 · 2 answers · asked by Johnnie A 2 in Desktops

I have it plug in so I down worry about the battery

and there's more like stand by and sleep

which one is the best for overnight? i heard that you should always leave ur computer on but I'm not sure about laptops

which one should I choose?

thanks

2007-11-04 14:50:37 · 5 answers · asked by jason 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I think the makers of norton antivirus are ripping people off. If I allready paid for the software why to I have to keep giving them $50 of my hard earned money every year to renew a subcription. I think that is so stupid. As if that company dosen't make enough money. They have to take more money from poor folks like myself every year. I know I can't go with out virus protection & I don't want my computer to crash. This is so not fair!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-11-04 14:49:56 · 7 answers · asked by candigal 3 in Security

I have an older Dell laptop running Windows XP.

2007-11-04 14:40:47 · 12 answers · asked by dariusbd 1 in Other - Computers

What's the best Linux Distro for the fastest internet browsing speed? Fastest webpage rendering and up/down speeds?

Besides using Linux, right now I'm using Opera in my full installation of Windows XP and I've created a Barebone XP installation that only runs internet services to give the system full priority to the internet...which also uses Opera as default. That runs way faster than the internet in my full version of XP too, and the installation package was only 100MB rofl. works great, just extremely limited, and extremely fast.

2007-11-04 14:35:31 · 10 answers · asked by Neveahitallic 3 in Software

freezes for a few secs then frees up and then freezes again and so on...even during start up it freezes..won't keep track of time during freezing..what could be the problem? Thank You

2007-11-04 14:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Most new Laptops come with one year warranty. The salespersons at the dealers always recommend getting a 3-year warranty from them (2 years on top of the mfr's 1 year with more coverage). What's the chance of a Laptop's breaking down in the first 3 years? I am scared to listen to what the salesperons have warned but C$350 is not a small amount when compared to the cost of the Laptop. Is it really very expensive to fix a Laptop as I was told? Please advise. Thanks a lot.

2007-11-04 13:55:48 · 3 answers · asked by larryREM 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Im a freshmen in college...when i tried to sign up for facebook it asks for my college email adress..my own personal email didnt work..My college has a website but i dont know of an email for the school..can anyone help..I go to kingsborough community college

2007-11-04 13:50:36 · 2 answers · asked by Bella Swan 3 in Facebook

2007-11-04 13:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet

this is a question ive always wondered,

when upgrading a hard drive (ex. 150GB to a 300GB or more) do you have to have a fresh copy of the operating system or is there a way to keep all of your files AND programs and transfer to the new hard drive?

2007-11-04 13:37:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have 2 WiXP install boot CD's; (1) XP Pro install boot CD (2) XP Home Boot Disc (came with the pc). I would rather use the one that came with it as that is what it's built to use. I formatted the HD and started installing Win with the CD that came with it. At 84% done of copying files progress bar it started giving me an error message that was saying some DLL files were not found and to put the disc that contained the files and try again. I hit retry a few times and tried the other cd and neither worked. So, I hit "skip file" and kept doing it for every file for the rest of the installation. I knew this wasn't going to work, but I figured that I could repair it afterward if I could get into Win. But, after the restart and now I am getting this error message: “NTLDR is Missing : Press ctrl + alt + Delete to Restart”. (read the reast in the additional details)

2007-11-04 13:36:12 · 3 answers · asked by Louis P 2 in Desktops

every time i start my computer i get a message that either says "system failure,insert boot disk" or "windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem".can anybody tell me whats wrong with my computer and what i should do? i have a Hp pavilion desktop computer and windows Xp.If that helps

2007-11-04 13:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by ThatSteelerkid 2 in Desktops

2007-11-04 13:17:49 · 2 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have have flash player, as when i attempt to play the downloaded videos it appears my active programmes screen, im using a mac. can anyone help me?

2007-11-04 13:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by MoeJoe 2 in Software

How do I transfer music mp3 files from limewire to itunes? Easy instructions. Please. Thanks.

2007-11-04 13:00:52 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Software

2007-11-04 12:50:51 · 1 answers · asked by PETER T 1 in Other - Computers

I am looking to convert an AVI format video into a DVD format video (US) to play on a DVD player. What prgram can I download on trial with NO watermark, or at least one that is small or in a different spot, like in the Upper-right corner.

Thanks a lot Everyone.

2007-11-04 12:44:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

hp officejet 7210 all in one series

2007-11-04 12:39:35 · 1 answers · asked by sean o 1 in Printers

Hi, I have a Dell Latitude X 300. And recently I just installed a webcam. But when I was trying to install it, it says that the Logo of that webcam did not pass the test (something like that) so if i install it, it might mess up my settings. And unfortunately, it did! Whenever I start my laptop it shows the "Sorry for the inconvinience page...you know where u see the SAFE MODE, LAST CONFIGURATION SETTINGS, and the START WINDOWS NORMALLY. So whatever i press there it just wouldn't open my settings and it repeats like that, showing only that page.

Is my settings messed up? Won't it work anymore? if it will, how do i fix it? pls help me, i need my laptop..

2007-11-04 12:39:19 · 4 answers · asked by chichi 1 in Software

I'm not an admin, and my firefox/ie is crashing. It says I need to update. How do I do it? Also, ist here anything other thing I can update without being admin?

2007-11-04 12:36:39 · 6 answers · asked by Charley C 1 in Software

And I don't want to use there web site because there is nothing on it they rather charge you instead.

2007-11-04 12:31:03 · 2 answers · asked by cincolady 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Just wondering where can i download bluetooth so i can send full mp3 songs to my new lg vx5000 chocolate phone that i just got..it has bluetooth but...is there a way i can download bluetooth on my computer from a website and transfer them to my phone so i down have to use a cord if so please list the link thank's alot!

2007-11-04 12:27:03 · 2 answers · asked by the_jewish_kid75 1 in Software

Specifically : Mobile AMD® Turion™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-56 [2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache] vs. Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T7500 Dual-Core Processor (2x 2.2GHz/4MB Cache/800FSB)

or, which laptop is a better buy?

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=242
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=265

2007-11-04 12:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by buttcheeks 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

my pic is 2000 images w/ jpeg and 1200 with gif but i need 1000kb in either jpeg, gif, or png... how do i change the size?

2007-11-04 12:26:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

Is there some way I can compress movie files to get them under 100 megs?

2007-11-04 12:25:24 · 2 answers · asked by meagher26 2 in Other - Computers

Basically I bought a new laptop and it, of course, came with the free trial of 2007, but I have 2003 for my desktop computer and I want to put it on my laptop. I have no plans to purchase the 2007 at this time because there is no way I can afford it. I like some of the features on the 2007, so I'd hate to delete it before the trial is over. Will this cause any problems if I try to install the 2003 software without deleting the 2007?

Thanks in advance to anyone who answers this. :)

2007-11-04 12:21:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I have a friend who bought a desktop with the ff specs:
-Intel Quad Core Q6600
-MSI P35 Neo-F motherboard
-2x Apacer 1GB DDR800
-Seagate 320GB Sata
-Sparkle 8600GT 512MB 128-bit graphic card

the problem:
-everytime he plays DOTA of Warcraft3 and GG client (for online multiplaying) he gets a blue screen white text error then reboots by itself.

-I've changed the memory, hard drive and graphic card... and he still gets the blue screen thing. However, when he plays other games like NFS Carbon, he doesn't get the blue screen thing.

-the only parts that I have not change is the processor and board because I don't have any spare board that supports quad core.

hope someone could help.. tnx a lot!!

2007-11-04 12:18:42 · 10 answers · asked by Allan Chua 1 in Desktops

I cant remember it, i wanna use the Wi-Fi web on my iPod Touch

2007-11-04 12:17:23 · 2 answers · asked by KILLAxDReY 1 in Other - Computers

my computer freezes up and is slow

2007-11-04 12:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by nola c granny 1 in Desktops