Computers & Internet - 26 December 2007

gave co-worker my e- mail address and he gave me my social security no.-he did this to three differend people how do you prevent this??????

2007-12-26 10:43:24 · 3 answers · asked by poupsy 2 in Security

I just got a new laptop and everything works except for COD4. It is too laggy to play, because movement is very choppy in both single and multiplayer modes. This is the laptop I got:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7779567

And here are the specs (copied them from the box):


HP Pavilion dv9627cl
Notebook PC
AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology Tl-58 and 512 KB+512KB L2 Cache
17" Widescreen Display
200 GB Dual Hard Drive
2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM
802 11b/g WLAN
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+RW with Double Layer Support
8 cell Lithium Battery
HP Quick Play
HP Mobile Remote Control
ExpressCard/54 PC Card Slot
nVidia GeForce 7150M with shared graphics memory
5-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Windows Vista Home Premium
HP Webcam
Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones
Expansion Port 3


Why is Call of Duty 4 lagging so much? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

2007-12-26 10:42:54 · 5 answers · asked by Caroline S 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My virus program [ Webroot Spy Sweeper] expires in one day. I was wondering if I uninstall it and install a new virus protector, will all of my quarantined items will still be on my computer? Also, if I deleted it from quarantined will it be on my computer? Thank You

2007-12-26 10:41:07 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ Nichole[never gives up]♥ 5 in Software

My virus program [ Webroot Spy Sweeper] expires in one day. I was wondering if I uninstall it and install a new virus protector, will all of my quarantined items will still be on my computer? Also, if I deleted it from quarantined will it be on my computer? Thank You

2007-12-26 10:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Nichole[never gives up]♥ 5 in Security

I am attempting to burn a video on iTunes to CDrw. The dimensions can fit on the CD but it says that the burning has been disabled for the video. Is this because I am using CD or is it impossible to burn in any way possible?
Thanks

2007-12-26 10:40:27 · 2 answers · asked by me 2 in Software

Links would be GREATLY appreciated! Im not looking for any apple/mac type of computer either. Thanx!

2007-12-26 10:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a specific arrangement for my desktop icons but it just won't stick! It's only a matter of time (I'd say less than a week) before the icons start to auto-arrange themselves for one reason or another (like a bad software install, or a screen-resolution change, etc).

2007-12-26 10:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by ahbeng4u 1 in Software

i just got a wii and i need to put in its MAC adress

2007-12-26 10:37:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

or can I get it from a friend via lime wire or yahoo messenger?
thanks

2007-12-26 10:35:22 · 1 answers · asked by number 1 2 in Software

2007-12-26 10:32:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

my monitor goes to sleep but my tower is still on

i just installed the xbox 360 extender and i turned on some kind of away mode by mistake during setup that lets my 360 still have access to windows media player without having computer on. but i think it also makes my computer stay on just making it a little more energy efficient

so if that is the problem how do i turn off the away mode?

2007-12-26 10:31:53 · 7 answers · asked by EuroSkater 2 in Desktops

how can i remove some of the unnessecary programs from startup? also, are there certain programs that are vital when starting up that should not be deleted? thanks.

2007-12-26 10:30:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

2007-12-26 10:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by lsdick1 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i got my sisters old laptop and i need to clear all of her stuff out of it. is there an easy way to do this?

2007-12-26 10:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by coliegrl5 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 10:27:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

Hello,

I would like to merge two excel files together and extract the names that are not contained in one of the originals.
For example, sheet A contains the names of all people who sign up for a listserv but in order to be eligble for the list serv you must be a member. Not all members are on the listserv nor do they need to be. List 2 contains all members.
Is there a way to merge the two and get a list of those who have signed up for the list serv but are not members (in other words they are not in list 2 but they are on list 1)?
Thank you for your help.

2007-12-26 10:26:42 · 4 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Software

yes everything is pluged in but i have a router and that works just fine do i need a new modem? i had it about 2 to 3 years please help me

2007-12-26 10:26:19 · 2 answers · asked by kylharrelle 1 in Computer Networking

my digital frame only has a slot for memory cards. i want to download pics from my computer but only have usb cord. is there an adapter or something? can i download pics from my computer back onto my memory card?

2007-12-26 10:26:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

i have the full avg anti-virus (the one you pay for) and the license is valid until 19th january 2008 it says internal virus database is out of date and update manager won't update when i try to update either of these it says ' update file is damanged. please use another update file'--what does this mean? and i have tried going directly to avgs website to download the updates from there, i downloaded them but then what do you do with them?

ANY help greatly appreciated thanks!!

2007-12-26 10:23:47 · 4 answers · asked by Yuri 3 in Security

I have cable internet and I tried to hook iup from my pc to my laptop and I can't get service. It works fine on my regular pc but I cant seem to get any inernet service when it's hooked up to my laptop. (something about an IP address)

2007-12-26 10:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by rozzell j 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 10:16:14 · 4 answers · asked by dwngrierson 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My old computer died (RIP) and I just got my new one. There is a possibility that my old hard drive failed, but I want to know if it would be worth it to try installing it on the new computer to see if I can recover any of the old files? If it is worth a shot, what should I be aware of?

Pertinent issues:

old hard drive was the primary drive on the old computer. I would not want it to be primary drive on the new one, obviously.

Both computers have windows xp operating systems. Does that help or hurt?

Any way to install the drive externally or it would have to be internal (the old drive was internal)

would I need any special tools or cables or anything to do the installation?

Would installing the old drive invalidate any warranties on my new computer (Dell)

Is there any easier way to do what I want without installing the old drive, keeping in mind my old computer doesn't boot anymore?

Thanks for your thoughts. Happy New Year!

2007-12-26 10:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by Piggiepants 7 in Desktops

am i in grave danger. i downloaded about 15 songs and 7 songs were in the "shared folder" after that i took "sharing" off. then i deleted limewire. now i pay for my music on itunes. i deleted limewire about a month ago.. am in danger. help im scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-26 10:12:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

today when i turned on my laptop the icons are bigger then usual and i cant play my favorite game maplestory becuase the thing is so big! please help me please

2007-12-26 10:12:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

The router is working on my desktop without a problem, but the laptop is no longer connecting. It worked fine for almost 2 years, but now it's giving me all kinds of IP address problems.
Specifically it says "Limited or no connectivity" and when I click on that it tells me "Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed
Renewing your IP address." All help will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I've already been on the phone with tech support who told me the Dell utility is the problem, but I don't HAVE a Dell utility.

2007-12-26 10:11:48 · 1 answers · asked by Halfadan 4 in Computer Networking

I want to buy this magic microphone as I have read so many good reviews about it and have seen it on ebay for about £73. Can anyone give me any advice before I buy one about any pitfalls and is it worth buying a second wireless mic?

2007-12-26 10:09:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Im getting this new video caed and it says 256 mb DDR3 but my computer has regular DDR ram is it still compatible?

2007-12-26 10:05:31 · 4 answers · asked by dabluvseggs@sbcglobal.net 2 in Desktops

i have a ibm with duel 256 ram in it. do i want to put 512 ram in it. do i need to 512 sticks ram or one.

2007-12-26 10:05:23 · 2 answers · asked by deadrising9090 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've only had my laptop a month and this afternoon the screen just started acting up. The color and picture is all weird, almost like 3D and weird colors, I've tried everything but can't seem to fix it.

2007-12-26 10:00:35 · 2 answers · asked by budgirl0878 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 09:58:16 · 1 answers · asked by Bill H 1 in Wikipedia