Computers & Internet - 6 December 2007

I have a dvd ram on my laptop, but I want to play sims 2 deluxe on my desktop computer. My desktop doesnt have the dvd rom. And my laptop doesnt have the dvd decoder. Can I play sims 2 deluxe on my desktop with out the dvd rom? And can I play it with a dvd decoder on my computer?

2007-12-06 06:57:48 · 3 answers · asked by k_nuriddin 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

For the last week everytime I turned on my laptop the screen would be red but then fade back to the normal color. Last night while I was working the whole thing went black. I could barely see what was on the screen but I know it was still working. Does anyone have an idea what this may be? Do I need to replace the screen or might it be something smaller? I've only had this Toshiba laptop for about 3 years...
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

2007-12-06 06:50:47 · 2 answers · asked by Jen G 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My laptop doesnt have a virus. It works fine, just the light on my screen wont come on. I have to use a regular lamp and put it over my screen so that I CAN SEE. EVEN WITH THIS, THE SCREEN IS STILL VERY DARK. i REALLY NEED HELP. CAN THIS BE FIXED? HOW? IM SUE ITS A BATTERY ISSUE BUT IM NOT SURE. PLEASE GIVE ME ANSWERS, NOT SUGGESTIONS. I apologize if there are any typos, but as you can tell by now, I can barely see my screen.

2007-12-06 06:45:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

help design an online website? can it even do that?

2007-12-06 06:38:06 · 3 answers · asked by pookie 1 in Software

buy ATI HD3850 256 MB GDDR3 , what you think about this card

2007-12-06 06:36:43 · 2 answers · asked by sinisa i 1 in Add-ons

I have a Sony Vaio laptop. Up until a few weeks ago, if I wanted to scroll down the page, all I had to do was move my finger up and down the right side of the touch pad. That's not working anymore. Also, when I hover over something now, whether it be a desktop item or a file within a folder, anything, really, it automatically selects it. I've tried going into the mouse settings and finding the problem, but all the options read as if I had an external mouse. I've tried looking this up in the Microsoft knowledge base, but nothing there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-12-06 06:35:25 · 4 answers · asked by Molten Orange 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

hi, i have found alot of articles about how to format and reinstall windows but i just want to format windows n use another OS so how do i wipe xp out of my pc.???? sugestions, answers, coments.

2007-12-06 06:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

the old computer has alot of mp3's stuck on it

no usb, no burner, has ethernet port

newer computer has no ethernet, only wirless connection

2007-12-06 06:29:37 · 8 answers · asked by invest_in_nuclear 3 in Desktops

My current subscription with Norton Anti Virus is experied and I need to renew it for $50 for another year (basic protection). I am wondering: should I renew it or look for a different software. Does anyone have a good anti-virus and a bit cheaper with good protection?
Any advise and recommendation will be much appreciated it.
thank you!

2007-12-06 06:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by GiGi אהבה 7 in Security

2007-12-06 06:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by Delonte M 1 in Security

common computer geeks... you must know a way !!!

2007-12-06 06:11:39 · 15 answers · asked by audidriver88 1 in Other - Internet

which isnt in the add or remove programme list, or your start menu? thanks everyone x

2007-12-06 06:10:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Ok so I am orginally from England but now live in the USA.My parents are still in England but since i came out here I have had 2 babies,my parents only grand children & my dad and I have tried several programs.We have tried eyeball, yahoo, msn & a few others.So far MSN is one of the better ones for full screen & pretty much real time.I was wondering if anyone had anymore suggestions though either free or paid for.We need something with the following:
As close to real time as possible as they watch my babies who are pretty active.
Has full screen capabilities so I can switch the pc to show on the TV and my babies can interact with my parents.
The possibility of having multiple cameras,or at least running multiple conferences (we have 3 pcs here currently) so that I can postion cameras in several areas of my house so my parents can watch my babies as they run around.
It breaks my heart to see my parents miss their grand children growing up so anything to make it easier for them.

2007-12-06 06:02:42 · 3 answers · asked by Moonrize 2 in Software

When I answer no one is there, and when I call back no one answers. This happens everyday, I am on the "do not call" list. I feel ambushed.

2007-12-06 05:59:23 · 9 answers · asked by Fauna 5 in Other - Computers

In middle of an arguement with a friend of mine about Encryption law. I'd heard that it was illegal to encrypt an email over 128. OVER 128, not 128.

So I'd like to know if there are laws regarding personal email encryption.

Thanks guys!

2007-12-06 05:58:02 · 2 answers · asked by Farble 1 in Security

2007-12-06 05:54:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I've bought a notebook with Vista Home Basic pre-installed. But it works horrible. I decided to stop the agony and install cracked XP. At this moment I am a click away from deleting C: partition (with legal Vista Home basic), and accidentally came to know that Microsoft offers free downgrade, keeping the system valid - but only for Premium and Ultimate editions.
IS THERE ANY HOPE for acquiring legal Windows XP by using Vista Home Basic? At least XP home...

2007-12-06 05:52:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

How do I get it? Can someone please walk me step by step?
thanks.

2007-12-06 05:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by Franklin 1 in Software

10 year old computers.

mine is going to do the same thing in 2099. also i cain't go before 1980

2007-12-06 05:45:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I have tried de-selecting welcome screen but I still have to type password but in a different kind of screen. There is no option to delete the user account either. I am the only one who uses the computer and it is secure.

2007-12-06 05:45:38 · 2 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5 in Software

I'M A TECHNO FOOL

2007-12-06 05:36:45 · 10 answers · asked by tontomcporco 2 in Other - Computers

I have heard using frames is frowned upon. I also heard that frames help in navigation.

2007-12-06 05:30:28 · 5 answers · asked by Apprentice Ghost 3 in Programming & Design

2007-12-06 05:24:16 · 3 answers · asked by nczmoztwantd 1 in Programming & Design

What do you think about it?!?!?!?!?!

2007-12-06 05:23:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in MySpace

How can I adjust it?

2007-12-06 05:17:38 · 3 answers · asked by parakeet_jim 2 in Software

wher can i go and get it again without buying it. i only needed for another 2 weeks. hate to pay so much money for 2 more weeks of homework.

2007-12-06 05:17:16 · 3 answers · asked by CC 3 in Software

I need some help on it though.
It's for my science teacher.
it's all written out with HTML.
www.jrichardson.info
is the site.
could you tell me how you think it looks so far?

2007-12-06 05:06:41 · 7 answers · asked by [.MamaBugg.] 4 in Programming & Design

I'm having wireless printing problems with my HP Photosmart C4380 All-in-One and my laptops, and HP attempted to fix the problem over the phone, but to no avail. The laptops will wirelessly print fine, but then a few days later I am told they can no longer print wirelessly. I've had to change ports, uninstall/reinstall the software, but the issue persists. So, they suggested the problem might be fixed if I set manual IP addresses, since the problem seems to be that when the dynamic IP address changes, a couple of computers are no longer recognizing it. I have a Linksys router. Which IP address am I supposed to manually change? The Router? The printer? How do I do whichever one will fix this issue?

2007-12-06 05:06:41 · 5 answers · asked by mlaw925 2 in Computer Networking

hi i want to sell my macbook pro but i registered it and dont kno how to wipe hard drive anyone with any idea's

2007-12-06 05:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

If possible can you list more then one website where I can find a LOT of information.

2007-12-06 04:59:11 · 7 answers · asked by DressedUpCupcakes 2 in Printers