Computers & Internet - 16 November 2007

i have a dell computer and a compaq computer. i have a reinstallation cd for the microsoft windows xp home edition that i used and received from dell when i first got the computer. is it possible for me to use that cd to install windows xp on my compaq computer also or is it specifically a dell cd and/or a reinstallation cd and not an installation cd?

2007-11-16 08:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anon1 2 in Add-ons

because it is on the quick log on screen i want the normal 1 but it wont let me change it it says that i have installed a program with a file that wont let it change but this happens without me installing anything the computer does it itself how do i get rid of it and change the logon screen to the normal mode oh yer the file is called RtlGina2.dll

2007-11-16 08:05:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

have just got a wireless usb to conect with the modem but there is a lock between the two any ideas how to unlock on orange broadband

2007-11-16 07:58:56 · 3 answers · asked by elizabeth l 1 in Computer Networking

Ok, heres the deal...

nothing connects to the internet anymore...
no firewalls...
no router...
such as...

free download manager
i go to download something with it
it wont download it

or any other stuff like that

anarchy online might have the same problem

i tried cleaning my computer of viruses/spyware
worked successfully but it didnt solve my problem

what do i do so my internet WORKS again with addons and such

i can browse, but nothing connects.

2007-11-16 07:49:12 · 1 answers · asked by William W 1 in Computer Networking

just wondering...

2007-11-16 07:48:43 · 6 answers · asked by green_day_gurl66 2 in Software

how do I insert moving pictures/graphics into microsoft powerpoint?? is there any codes or something?? i tried copying and pasting and insterting the HTML (from photobucket) into the slide but it didnt work. pleaseee help, its for a project!!!

2007-11-16 07:42:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

for the past year now my internet has been cutting out every 15-20 min i play a game i can only play it for about 10-15 min before i get kicked off the internet , ive had my cable modem for over 10 years now i want to get a new one but will a new one stop this nonsense?

2007-11-16 07:41:22 · 8 answers · asked by Scooby_WRX04 2 in Computer Networking

i printed out the configuration page and the ip lists all zeroes. how do i assign it a new address? i clicked on add printer, local printer. create new port and tcp/ip. but its still not working

2007-11-16 07:39:37 · 0 answers · asked by dgmotley 2 in Computer Networking

i bought a low end video card new, cause my old 128 All Inwonder fried itself.
Bought the card XFX GeForce 6200 Video Card - 128MB Brand New I know its no super card, but it's for my old dell 8250 (4 years old). so i install it and i notice i can no longer play DVD's (even with Win Media Player) or any other program for that matter.
So i go to the xfx site and they tell me i need to buy the software, i explained i just bought a new card and asked "It Doesn't it come with it? and they said no. I said, "Doesn't almost anyone who buys this card need it?" and they said yes, and the platinum version only costs $49.95.. 19.95 for the basic. does anyone else think this is a rip off? even a scam?

Secondly does anyone have a work around for this problem?

2007-11-16 07:37:41 · 1 answers · asked by n_maritz 3 in Add-ons

I am Working out of a text book called Microsoft Office 2003 Where I am trying to create my first Macro. The book tells to open up a blank work book. Then to start my creating my Macro. First I am to pull down the Tools menu, point to Macro Command, Click on Record New Macro. The Record Macro Dialog Box appears where I am to name the Macro. Then type a lower case "n" in the short cut key box and choose " This Work Book" in the store macro in drop down. Then Click O.K. to record the Macro. From there a Stop Recording Toolbar should appear, But does not. The text also instructs me to pull down tools menu, Click Macro-- Click Stop Recording command if the Stop Recording Toolbar doesn't appear. I have tried this method with no success. Could anyone shed some light on this subject?

2007-11-16 07:34:08 · 2 answers · asked by Sam 2 in Software

I have tried to open my Microsoft Word document but it does not want to open.
A popup says that "Microsoft Office Word cannot open this file because it is an unsupported file type".
My document is saved as Documents/Rescue.asd when I carry my pointer over the name.
I have tried just about everything
Please help me open this document!

2007-11-16 07:29:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I have IBM Thinkpad Laptop (more specific IBM T60). It has inbuilt
bluetooth. I am looking for a wireless headset so that I can use it
for talking and listening. I currently use a normal headset with mic
connected by cable to the USB port on my laptop.
I am not sure whether bluetooth headset (like Nokia, Motorola etc )
are compatible or not. To solve this problem I need if someone can
answer the following things:-

1. First of all is it possible or not to connect bluetooth headset to
bluetooth IBM laptop
2. If yes then which bluetooth head set to buy. (something in nokia preferable)
3. Instruction on how to configure and get started. (dont need to be
very specific, just getting started with configuration.)
4. Will I need any specific drivers etc.

2007-11-16 07:25:26 · 2 answers · asked by Srikanth A 2 in Add-ons

I make layouts and graphics for myspace and I was looking for a code that works in blogs for a scroll box. I know about the text here. but that don't work for layouts only graphics.

2007-11-16 07:19:26 · 1 answers · asked by Candy B 1 in MySpace

i just had a trojan and now it says my administrator has disabled my taskmanager & my control panel dont work nomore, please help! it wont let me run programs or nothing

2007-11-16 07:11:45 · 3 answers · asked by youngromee 1 in Other - Internet

2007-11-16 07:11:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Facebook

i have utorrent 1.75 and a virgin media 2mb broadband with no limits. the pc im using utorrent on is a core 2 duo vista with internet via a belkin 54mbps g plus mimo router. my download speed is always below 15k wheras my upload speed is much higher. what can i do to make it go faster?

2007-11-16 07:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I want to purchase pcanywhere but they want me to buy FIVE licenses? I have three children and need to remotely access their computers and fix junk. Can't i just buy the one remote and host kit?

2007-11-16 07:01:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

I just uninstalled trend micro as it really isnt doing its job but now Im un protected! Please advise. I tried AVG but my computer sloooowwweeed down so much. thanks in advance!

2007-11-16 06:51:55 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3 in Security

just borrowed my friends disk (licensed for 3 pc's) and the installation went without a hitch, and i have office on my pc. however i unable to download/view powerpoint, word, excel documents from my university portal. any one know why?

2007-11-16 06:49:41 · 1 answers · asked by Dee J 2 in Software

I have people use my computer and I do not want certain files showing up in my recent documents thing on the start menu. How do I flush them out or delete one particular one from showing up? I have tried opening random files and stuff but it doesnt always flush out the old ones.

2007-11-16 06:48:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I downloaded xp-icons, different icons then what I already have but the file is a zip file and I am unable to use the icons...

Is there a different icon site I can go to to download them where they work right and without problems the first time????

2007-11-16 06:44:18 · 4 answers · asked by sophia_of_light 5 in Software

I'm in the process of buying a 4-family home and want to provide wireless internet to my tenants. The cable company wants 4 separate accounts each paying the full monthly price for internet access. Can't I just get one account and hook it up to a wireless router to provide for the building? If so, is there one router better than others for handling a potential four users at once? What else should I consider?

2007-11-16 06:31:26 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan 1 in Computer Networking

I have a windows2003 SP2 server here that has a statically set IP. It was working fine until today. For some reason nothing on the network can see or ping the machine, but the machine can ping and see everything else on the network. The machine can even ping the internet. So it looks like the connection some how became one way. However, when I switch to DHCP, it picks up the same ip address as when it was static, but now everything works fine. If I switch back to static, it becomes one way again. Please Help!!

2007-11-16 06:29:34 · 3 answers · asked by jazzy jones 1 in Computer Networking

I built a new PC and everything i placed correctly. However, when I start it up it will run for a few secs and just as it is bout to get past all of the bios stuff it shuts down. Sometimes it will start back up again and shut down again. The only thing that isn't new and guaranteed compatible (that I know of) is my power supply which is 430W. Have any thoughts man?

2007-11-16 06:27:38 · 2 answers · asked by Corey 1 in Desktops

i have heard five or six different things... can anyone give me an exact definition of file sharing?

2007-11-16 06:14:59 · 14 answers · asked by Paris, je t'aime 5 in Other - Computers

Im trying to save a lot of pics in case my computer crashes. ( like 1000's) Which is better, a usb thing or a dvd? This would be for long term and stored away. Any tips welcome.

2007-11-16 06:12:18 · 2 answers · asked by undone 4 in Add-ons

who preferes widescreen monitors and who prefers fullscreen and why?

2007-11-16 06:11:00 · 3 answers · asked by lynx2051 2 in Monitors

Isnt burning a dvd with one side the same mechanically as burning a dvd with two sides? The way i see it the only difference would be how the data is arranged on the sides, so wouldnt this just require different software?

2007-11-16 06:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-11-16 06:00:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anthony 2 in Other - Computers

Out of all pc screen resolutions which ones are fullscreen and which are widescreen?
thanks :-)

2007-11-16 05:57:25 · 6 answers · asked by lynx2051 2 in Monitors