Computers & Internet - 24 December 2007

Ok, I just got a new computer today. As expected, I was forced to downgrade my computer from vista to XP. Anyway, I have always had a Ethernet cord running from the router downstairs (which is connected to the modem) up to my room. My old computer was able to connect to the internet without a problem with the same cord. My new computer also has built-in wireless internet capabilities. And for some reason, on my new computer, it is unable to detect the Internet protocal TCP/IP. I have tried every wizard on both my new computer and the host computer. Please, I need your help. Thanks

2007-12-24 12:41:02 · 6 answers · asked by Tyler M 1 in Computer Networking

2007-12-24 12:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Other - Internet

i.e. i need a new adapter for my laptop. and the one I'm getting has the same voltage as my current adapter...But the Amps are different. Does it matter or can I still use an adapter with different amps?

Thanks.

2007-12-24 12:34:44 · 2 answers · asked by Amu Cotty 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking for a quality, inexpensive CAD programme that would have similar quality's to AutoCAD 2007. TurboCAD Deluxe V14 was recommended to me but I can't find any reviews on this programme that compares it's to AutoCAD 2007. Please pass on any recommendations or reviews. Thanks, J

2007-12-24 12:34:04 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny M 1 in Software

I edit an image that had "bits not to be seen". saved it over the original. windows thumbnail still shows the unedited version of the picture. even if it is send via email to another computer. Why is that so? If i put black boxes over something in the picture is that data original data still in the picture? 2 reasons. one don't want people seeing the original picture. also i saved over the original and do not have a copy how can i remove what i edited on that picture? played with gimp imagemagick on linux and still nothing. xp just shows the picture as if it was never edited. Vista shows it the same for a sec or 2 then shows the edits. it is a flat jpeg image. would be happy to supply part detail of a imagemagick 'identify -verbose foo.jpg' if it will help figure it out. GNU systems show the thumbnail just fine with totem's thumbnailer.

2007-12-24 12:09:16 · 1 answers · asked by Kevin K 1 in Software

2007-12-24 12:07:14 · 5 answers · asked by Me 1 in Security

I am sooo bored with my current lot of shooters and I want to play crysis but can I?? Here is my setup:
AMD a64 3200+ 939 - ASUS A8V Deluxe
PNY pc3200 2gb - Zalman quiet cpu cooler
G-force 7300GT/512meg AGP
Antec lanboy tower - 190 gig SATA hd

2007-12-24 11:54:48 · 3 answers · asked by Grumpy Old Man 5 in Desktops

Windows Vista.

2007-12-24 11:47:22 · 2 answers · asked by runner1 6 in Software

I'm looking into buy a laptop for college and was wondering what are the better options. Dell, Toshiba, Sony? Willing to spend 1500 or so. Thanks for the help.

2007-12-24 11:45:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am wondering about free unprotected wifi internet wirless connections. I use it for free at my college, but I went over my friends house and he uses it for free too. He lives right in an excellent hotspot. Is this OK though? it doesn't ask for a password like if someone were to pay for the service. You just log in, free internet for him. How can this be? and there just a high school near by, could it be theirs or maybe someone whos paying for wifi doesn't know there protecting their spot. Can he get in trouble or is it just free. P.s. I have no idea where its coming from though, he just uses it.

2007-12-24 11:37:17 · 7 answers · asked by grfisgd 6 in Computer Networking

i recently purchased two laptops with onboard internal wireless card in them .. how do i hook them up to the internet wireless what will i need to do it.

2007-12-24 11:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by kennysbill2 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

is it true that vista will ask you for the key again if you add new hardware? Im planning to upgrade my computer alot and soon get a new case/ watercooling.
Im a little bit worried because I read a review about vista and someone said that they added 1 more fan and vista asked for key again, and he said it didnt work for some weird reason.

2007-12-24 11:29:22 · 5 answers · asked by Crysis 7 in Desktops

I'm totally fed up when download freeware, they are full of spyware, adware, add ons whatever. What rights do this people have installing add ons to your browser without permission. Its only happened once whe Spybot would not allow me to download from Nero.

My question
What do I look for to be safe when downloading ?????

2007-12-24 11:24:45 · 6 answers · asked by muffer_3 6 in Software

For some reason, my External Hard Drive won't turn on. I have a 500GB Western Digital. It was working just fine a few hours ago, but now, when I go to turn on my laptop, the green ring on the front won't light up. I tried two different outlets and two different computers. What's going on? I've only had the hard rive for a few months. :(

2007-12-24 11:20:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-12-24 11:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Add-ons

I read an item on an anti Hotmail site recently that Microsoft keeps hidden folders on our computers which log everything we do on our computers, if it is true, then would it be possible to find them and safely delete them without harming the o/s? Would the files be replaced by Microsoft at the next update for windows?

2007-12-24 11:08:42 · 12 answers · asked by DougSM69 3 in Software

This thing that says 10587 PRIVACY Vilotions are found keeps popping up on my computer, What does it mean?

2007-12-24 11:08:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-24 11:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by Warrengizy 1 in Other - Computers

I keep getting an error message that it can't find the uninstall program for Photoshop, so I can't install another version.

2007-12-24 10:58:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I have:

- Windows XP
- Office 2003 and i mainly use Microsoft Word 2003.

I want to make a guide example: "Internet"

Where you have a nice heading and a table content on its first page:

a. what is internet
b. origins of the internet
etc........

Now if you click on "a. what is internet" it should direct you straight to where you will have that information on a different page or down the page.

My question: Can somebody give me or list websites that can show how to do that with Microsoft Word 2003 or what programs do i need to do that?

2007-12-24 10:51:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Why is it that some web sites require the www. before the name and some web sites do not require the www. and why do some web sites have ww3. or ww4. ? What does that mean?

2007-12-24 10:46:21 · 10 answers · asked by mr. wong 4 in Other - Computers

I want to create a web site!
How do you begin?

No programs that I have to buy please!

2007-12-24 10:12:38 · 7 answers · asked by amor <3 2 in Programming & Design

how do i DELETE the add-ons without actualy opening the program, the explorer doesn't work if i open it, so how i do i disable them without opening it. (the option to start it without add-ons doesn't come up in accesories )

2007-12-24 09:57:21 · 2 answers · asked by Tom W 1 in Software

Is there something that allows you to convert titles to isbn numbers?

2007-12-24 09:51:38 · 8 answers · asked by arthritix 3 in Programming & Design

2007-12-24 09:40:49 · 2 answers · asked by kally279 2 in Other - Internet

Looking to buy a Radeon 3850. I went to newegg.com, and they have hundreds of different kinds. Does it matter if its visiontek or diamond, or asus or whatever else there is; and some have more RAM than others, I assume it is always better to have more RAM. Does anything else make a difference?

2007-12-24 09:39:55 · 3 answers · asked by mexoo344 2 in Desktops

or will one overpower the other? they are linkskys speedbooster wireless-g broadband routers. if i can, how do i do this?

2007-12-24 09:34:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

There is some virus in my pc which makes my mouse move all over the desktop when noone is touching the mouse.i tried formatting the entire drive and re installing the entire OS but still the mouse is moving randomnly allover.i have no idea what to do now.soem body plzzzzz help me...

2007-12-24 09:31:16 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Security

An Excel spreadsheet window I have has somehow gotten huge, so the sizing handle at the bottom right is off my screen (waaay down below the bottom). Is there any way I can reach it so I can make the window smaller?

2007-12-24 09:25:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

I also don't know how to look at who is using my internet. I am using a labtop for my home computer. I have cox communications as my internet provider.

2007-12-24 09:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by shelbi_marie20 1 in Computer Networking