Computers & Internet - 26 December 2007

I was told Norton was to much of a hog in my computer to run and I'm using Web root, but I just don't think it's giving me the protection. What are some good ones that wont cost an arm and a leg to get? Thanks

2007-12-26 16:22:59 · 9 answers · asked by Prof. Dave 7 in Security

I live in California. I have tried from three different computers, using two different ISP's (1 computer is from work, - t1 line, 2 from home - DSL via Verizon wires with a local ISP). I have tried multiple times over the last several months (so, the computers have been rebooted), with and without fire walls on. I have tried Internet Explorer and Firefox (my 1 st choice). IT seems to me that is a DNS issue, but I don't know. Hence, why I am asking the question. Thanks

2007-12-26 16:17:02 · 2 answers · asked by Cameron 1 in Other - Internet

i got virus on my computer lately, since my previous anti-virus software activation had expired.To keep it active, i need to enter the product's serial number but i don't have it since that the product had already be installed in my computer from the first time my father bought it. i need to find a new product that is free,especially from hidden charge. my father doesn't want me to download any free software that i'd found on the net bcoz he afraid that the software might take other charges. until now i feel very annoyed with the virus,it kept switching off my comp automatically n all my folders got other similar additional folders (empty) that reappears after i delete it. should i buy a new software? hope somebody could give me some advice or way to solve this prob. 10q!

2007-12-26 16:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by Mahirah J 1 in Security

2007-12-26 16:14:33 · 2 answers · asked by Lisandra M 1 in Security

I just installed a new motherboard with CPU today and everything seemed to be working fine until I tried to connect my hard drive and DVD drive to the motherboard with IDE cables.
It keeps recognizing the DVD drive as the primary and then either doesnt recognize the hard drive at all or places it as a slave drive.
I've switched the IDE cables around, I put the SLAVE IDE with the DVD and vice versa with the Hard drive and even tried a different hard drive but it always comes out the same.

Then when I put in the XP installation cd it just says "Boot CD/DVD: " and won't let me type anything

How can I fix this problem?

if someone has AIM that would be a great help to walk me through it btw

2007-12-26 16:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Ok i have a nvidia 6600gt 256mb and i just bought a 8600gt 256 mb
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Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
GPU GeForce 8600GT
Core clock 620MHz
Memory
Memory Clock 1600MHz
Memory Size 256MB
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
3D API
DirectX DirectX 10
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
Ports
DVI 2
TV-Out HDTV Out
VIVO No
General
Tuner None
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
RoHS Compliant Yes
SLI Supported Yes
Cooler With Fan
Dual-Link DVI Supported Yes
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with those specs how much of a difference is this going to make. for games like cod 4

2007-12-26 16:01:31 · 3 answers · asked by RO_dog 3 in Add-ons

I changed my motherboard, and every thing is working Ok. Except for this

2007-12-26 15:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by jorgeuge@sbcglobal.net 1 in Desktops

I think somewhere in the system unit from you plug stuff into the ?motherboard? how do I know where it goes..lost the manual. It is a dell computer not sure if you need model number or where to find this info) and the printer is hp photosmart c3100

Part that plugs into the wall from printer ok

please help

2007-12-26 15:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by janie 7 in Printers

cheapest and works the best for my lap top. Please help me, I've tried numerous router, but failed and I am really irritated. Thank you all very much.

2007-12-26 15:47:47 · 4 answers · asked by abu_sham_2007 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need a good, free, anti-virus cleaner because something is wrong with my internet. My internet sends me end now, send or not send pop-ups whenever I close out. Once I close out it closes EVERY internet page I have up. I DID download firefox (friend recommended it) but I also want to get rid of the problem but I have no idea what it is. Could anyone give me any clues or send me sites that may have a problem to detect the problem, virus, whatever it may be? It'd be most helpful...thank you.

2007-12-26 15:45:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

2007-12-26 15:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by million$gon 7 in Security

Is there a software or program that can make my work faster? Example i need to type in thousands of product code and product qty everyday using excel. And i will highlight them and sort ascending to find out how many stock is in. Is there a program that can summarise them up so that i can see code A has how many and Code B has how many? Thanks and have a nice day.

2007-12-26 15:21:00 · 1 answers · asked by laohu3gu 1 in Software

I'm afraid hackers are going to rape my computer, so how can I eliminate the threat? What firewall programs, spyware, adware, virus scanning, PC security programs do I need to ensure a safe and secure computer?

2007-12-26 15:17:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

It is a cavalry USB 2.0 + SATA hard drive. I have it powered up and connected to my computer through the USB 2.0. I have a Dell Latitude D620 laptop. I do not believe there are any external SATA ports.

The hard drive is supposed to be plug n play but my USB does not recognize it. Nothing happens since I have it plugged in. Do I need to have the hard drive plugged into a SATA port and a USB port? So then I would have to buy a external SATA port for my laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help.

2007-12-26 14:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by Scott K 1 in Add-ons

I recently got a powerful GeFORCE 8700GT Video card. I know practically nothing about installing them, and have the cd, instructions and everything. However the instructions use words like BIOS and crap that we dont know about.

Will someone please walk us through?

2007-12-26 14:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-12-26 14:28:07 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Other - Computers

will it be a good idea to get a PCi2 on pCIe1.1 or shall just just tick with 2900XT or 8800GTS ....

2007-12-26 14:16:57 · 1 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-26 14:16:57 · 4 answers · asked by J K 1 in Software

I am running on Mac OS X 10.3.9 and my new ipod is telling me I have to be on Mac OS X 10.4.8 or better. I have the latest version of iTunes so that is not the problem. What I'm wondering is if anybody knows where I can get conversion software to load my songs onto my iPod so I don't have to buy the newer operating system?

2007-12-26 14:14:55 · 2 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Software

i need a mysapce headline/name thinger,
and my name is jodi
something good
i swer a lot so maybe something like that.
Help!

2007-12-26 14:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by jodij2493 1 in MySpace

I bought a 1 gig RAM stick today, and supposedly it was compatible with my motherboard. Took out my 2 256mb RAM sticks. Popped in the 1 gig one, nothing happened. Try a different slot, nothing happened. Popped in all 3 at same time, nothing happened. Then I'm like "*** maybe this 1 gig isn't compatible"

Popped in my ORIGINAL 2 256mb RAM sticks and my computer won't start (everything starts like the fans and stuff, but the beep sound doesn't come that leads you to windows). I smell a burning plastic smell coming from my RAM sticks.

Is my motherboard f**ked?


Computer stats:
AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Motherboard: Asus A7N8X-E
FSB 400MHZ
DUAL DDR400

The 1 gig ram I bought:
Kingston Technology
1 GB
DDR Memory

Compatible:
400 MHz (PC3200)
333 MHz (PC2700)
266 MHz (PC2100)

2007-12-26 13:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by twiztedweb 2 in Desktops

I have vista home prem. bought from wal-mart for $160 it is a uprgrade disc. still have the original box with the key. I am swapping out the mobo/cpu/ram in my current comp which im sure will deactivate it, how much trouble will I have getting microsoft to reactivate?

2007-12-26 13:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I made a PowerPoint in the 2003 version. I'm pretty sure there are extra features like animations that I've used. Will this be messed up if it is played on an older version of PowerPoint?

2007-12-26 13:43:41 · 2 answers · asked by FishStik 2 in Software

We would like to re install windows on a Japanese laptop that had Windows XP home edition previously. We do not have the laptop's CD so we would like to use another (English) CD but use the laptops CD key. Will this work?

2007-12-26 13:30:32 · 3 answers · asked by borse 2 in Software

my myspace url is www.myspace.com/siickntired

there is a white line on the bottom, and i dont want it there, take a look to see, and is i can get it off is there a code?

2007-12-26 13:30:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in MySpace

I want to create a website for free, but I don't know any spots. Can anyone help me?

thanks.

2007-12-26 13:26:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

I have been running at 3-4 m then about a week ago everything slowed down to 100 - 126 Kb and well kinda defeats the hi speed thing. I would like to know why this has happend all of a sudden.

2007-12-26 13:21:11 · 2 answers · asked by Ksmirk 1 in Other - Hardware

Does anybody know of a device that you can plug into an ordinary ethernet cable so that the product the ethernet cable is connected to on the other end can get internet access?
Like I just bought a Playstation 3 and the wireless doesn't seem to be working. I can however connect to the internet with a cable. The cable is unconveniently long though. So I am looking for a device that I can just plug into the ethernet cable so my ps3 will get internet access through a wire which is wireless.
Sorry that my description isn't the best but it's hard to describe.


Thanks!

2007-12-26 13:20:58 · 5 answers · asked by Skiier 3 in Computer Networking

The updates take up so much memory so I wanted to delete all updates except the most recent one.

2007-12-26 13:15:02 · 7 answers · asked by sptblnd73 1 in Security

2007-12-26 13:12:02 · 3 answers · asked by Mokka 1 in Software