Computers & Internet - 4 December 2007

why do i have to restart my router everytime I switch it from one laptop to another laptop, or desktop to playstation. or playstation to laptop. is there a way that the connection will automatically connect when taking the eternal wire from one system to another?

2007-12-04 14:11:28 · 3 answers · asked by Alex V 2 in Computer Networking

how ?

2007-12-04 14:04:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Brand new PC. First time putting one together, so obviously having lots of problems. Went through a few obsticles to get here... and now here is my new problem:

I think I somehow uninstalled my mouse and keyboard (when windows logged in they wouldnt work, pointer woudlnt even show up) so I tried to repair Windows. I booted from my CD and did a repair. It repaired and then rebooted. It got to the windows bootup, and the bar loaded at the bottom... for like .5 seconds (not five, point-five, if you didn't notice), then it rebooted. This time it got me into a screen giving me the options to boot in safe mode, normal, last known config, and a few others. None work. It just reboots as soon as it gets to the logo. Sometimes a blue screen with text flashes but its so short I cant even make out a single letter.

Anyone have any ideaS?

2007-12-04 14:03:30 · 2 answers · asked by gakorj 2 in Software

It's for my nephew. I've heard that it may have viruses,etc. I'm pretty uneducated when it comes to computers, so any advice would help. He's 12, so the budget is around 150ish. Is this realistic??

2007-12-04 13:51:19 · 8 answers · asked by bundanator 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My motherboard will not support 2 hard drives or a floppy drive. I bought an enclosure for another hard drive. I have lots of floppies so I need a floppy drive. Is ther a way to turn my floppy drive into a usb 2.0 drive?

2007-12-04 13:46:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm looking for no less than 2gb. (Is that overdoing it?- I have a 2.3Gigahertz processor...) I am looking for the best deal on a 2GB RAM set with over or around 600 Megahertz...

Also, how can I check the Megahertz that I already have on the RAM chips I have now?- I basically want to get a grip on what I already have (512mb) and see what would be best for me...

Thank you!

2007-12-04 13:36:37 · 7 answers · asked by vllyofthedamned 2 in Add-ons

I am a complete beginner to this.
We have a pc at home with pipex broadband that is connected to a bt landline.
I am looking to buy a laptop as i work on the internet and this stops my family using the pc as i am always on it!

Here goes:

I want to get a laptop with a wirless card enabled and get my own wireless broadband, not network with the pc with the pipex
via a router etc....
I know this sounds stupid but picture the scene ,
I have my laptop, my router and the cd's sent for wireless broadband. Do you need to connect to a landline in any way (I know this sounds stupid , but everytime i look for wireless on google, it mentions bt landline which is already being used by the pc with pipex)
I thought that was the whole point of being wireless!!

2007-12-04 13:30:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

hi, I need a powerpoint to dvd software. I searched some, but their price are too high, any advice? thank you

2007-12-04 13:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

i mean like buy your own case,cpu,gpu hard drive everything calculate the cost and install everything and have the honor of building your own computer is all this possible or a dream and can you good people tell me a good place to get started.

2007-12-04 13:17:37 · 16 answers · asked by woof 4 in Desktops

I just had to reformat my computer. It took me forever to get it fixed and get back online. Now, I am on line at times and then it disconnects. What could I check to see what is making this happen

2007-12-04 13:16:47 · 11 answers · asked by russandryansmom2004 1 in Computer Networking

I need a set of speakers capable of playing loud, booming music like hip-hop and metal. I do not want to spend more than $60.

2007-12-04 13:15:51 · 1 answers · asked by iamtyler 1 in Add-ons

Whenever I try to log onto Deviantart, Youtube or Quizilla it just goes back to the log in page saying to log in. I tried allowing all cookies in my internet explorer's but nothing changed...It's a pretty new computer as well. What's wrong with it?

2007-12-04 12:48:50 · 3 answers · asked by Lopeholt 3 in Security

Why is it that my Quicktime program is using 90+% of my processor?

Its not even doing anything. Its only on the main title screen when i first open it. Its really slowing down my computer. Why would Quictime need to use so much for nothing? And how can i make it stop using it all?

2007-12-04 12:44:00 · 1 answers · asked by Scottie"T" 5 in Software

i have mcafee security, but it's says that my virus scan is not on. how can i turn it back on? please help

2007-12-04 12:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by momof5 1 in Security

This is what i do everyday
1.Defrag
2.Disc-cleanup
3.virus scan
4. sypware scan

Once a week i run a ccleanup program that deletes unnesacary files that take up space.

So the question is, is their anything else i can do to speed up my computer with out buying anything.

like anything simple that has a good effect.

Thanks

2007-12-04 12:42:08 · 12 answers · asked by hey 1 in Software

OK here you go. I sign up for Fantasy Football on NFL.com and found out that it was 150$. However, I did not enter any correct information (address,name,phone#). Can they trace my computer and find me?

2007-12-04 12:41:46 · 2 answers · asked by Michael H 1 in Security

I know how to uninstall a program with add/remove programs but I installed Norton Internet Security when I Uninstall it the Uninstaller runs but then when the bar gets to completed it just stays at the screen the computer is not frozen and task manager says its running so how do I uninstall it. Also I need to get it off because I'm installing Norton 360 and it won't let me unless I get the other one off please help

2007-12-04 12:41:35 · 4 answers · asked by karl_pinto_540 2 in Security

I did something with some type of security setting and now I can't open my Mary Kay web site. I know I have the right password and id, 100% possitive of that. If anybody can help, I would be VERY grateful. I have orders that need to be checked on.

2007-12-04 12:39:06 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy 2 in Security

2007-12-04 12:35:39 · 3 answers · asked by Connor S 1 in Desktops

I want to know if there are any affordable residential gateways or similar devices that would serve as a bandwidth assignment/filtering device. Blocking websites and IP ranges is a plus. I've got a 2Wire 2700HG DSL modem.

My brother keeps accessing high-bandwidth sites and downloading what not from the Internet and I had just more than enough. Anytime I want to get some work done (I'm a web developer) I need to ask his bum **** to stop whatever he's doing online so I can upload my stuff or else my clients will get back at me. And I'm tired of shelling the bucks while he just sits there enjoying the service I pay for.

2007-12-04 12:35:03 · 3 answers · asked by lfdgb 2 in Computer Networking

2007-12-04 12:34:55 · 2 answers · asked by vanessa g 1 in Security

I'm cramming for a huge test and have to recite a freaking lot materials. Since there're too many of them I'm wondering if there's automatically reading software available which can load ur TXT files and read them loud and record them? If there is, plz give me the downloading/purchasing link, thnks:)

2007-12-04 12:33:44 · 3 answers · asked by DedB 2 in Software

I need a code that will make my regular myspace layout into a skinny layout ... someone please help????

2007-12-04 12:28:59 · 2 answers · asked by miss_talk_alot@sbcglobal.net 1 in MySpace

we have a shared house and we all have our own laptops that are wireless enabled.we want to have internet access but dont want a phone line at all.i have heard of clear wire,is it available in the uk?any other suggestions?
help

2007-12-04 12:28:55 · 8 answers · asked by monica a 2 in Other - Computers

There is this girl that I've kinda had a lil bit of a crush on for a couple years... but recently my gf and I have broken up and I am now single again!

Well this girl I kinda have a crush on, I've been having a poke war with for a week or two now... I want to talk to her, but I never see her given that I'm in college and we don't have any classes together because I'm an engineer... I mean I'm pretty outgoing, but what do you say to girl that all she knows you through is poking on facebook?

2007-12-04 12:21:28 · 5 answers · asked by mattdecour13 2 in Facebook

My internet is high speed,isn't wireless or dial up.I don't know why
but it keeps on getting disconnected when someone calls or stuff
like that.I understand why its doing this.My internet provider is bell
and this didn't happen before but it started in September.PLEASE HELP ME !!!

2007-12-04 12:20:27 · 14 answers · asked by Aryan Y 2 in Computer Networking

My computer has been making kind of a grinding noise, I believe this is related to my hard drive but almost all of my applications are running very slow as well, even when loading webpages. Does this sound more like a processor issue or harddrive related?

2007-12-04 12:06:04 · 5 answers · asked by princesskamby 2 in Other - Hardware

In other words, I would like to take a cool graphic that I have chosen and turn it into a link to my guestbook so that visitors can just click on the graphic and be directed to my guestbook.

2007-12-04 12:01:42 · 3 answers · asked by ma24179 2 in Programming & Design

2007-12-04 11:52:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I just bought a 20" flat screen monitor, my computer is a DELL, I hope it's just a plug in. But I didn't even open the box yet. Any advice

2007-12-04 11:51:01 · 6 answers · asked by Crazy Tequilla Girl 3 in Monitors