Hardware - July 2006

my cd rom drive dissapeared from my computer and from device manager. It simply does not show up, or function. I am running windows XP, and have had this problem before and somehow fixed it, only its not working now. plz help

2006-07-31 17:01:31 · 3 answers · asked by iceexcel 1 in Other - Hardware

I need to use COM port 3, because I want to use CASIO's PC-UNITE software to download data to my infra-red enabled CASIO watch. This software keeps reverting to COM 3 after the first transfer, which is limiting.

2006-07-31 16:47:54 · 4 answers · asked by Mike A 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-31 16:34:23 · 1 answers · asked by ryanconnarton 1 in Desktops

I bought a Dell precision workstation 380. However I can not install the windows server 2003 in it. Would you please tell me how to do it? Thank you very much.

2006-07-31 16:13:43 · 1 answers · asked by netbusy 1 in Desktops

i just needed some help with computers. i know more than the average person about computers but theres a lot more stuff that i dont know. and one of my questions was how can i spot a good cpu from a bad cpu. thats one of those things that i dont know a whole lot about and i just need help in that area. thanks.

2006-07-31 15:50:50 · 5 answers · asked by dr_jeckyl1 2 in Desktops

I found a PCI card that alowed for 4 hard drives, but it was almost 150$. Is there a cable or something that alows 3 hard drives?

2006-07-31 15:35:18 · 6 answers · asked by Mashu 4 in Add-ons

There are a lot of computer geeks and geniuses that live for the computer. These people are so smart, with all of this modern technology and yet nobody has yet figured out a way (compute a way I should say) to make or convince the companies to make their cartridges bigger and last longer.

When you buy ink, you are actually buying a fancy cartrdge with high-tech electronics, and oh.... ...yeah, it comes with some ink too.

Convincing the public to boycott is not a realistic answer. This is the computer age, so there must be another logical way. Refilling works to a degree (a few refills or so), but a bigger cartridge will eliminate that.

2006-07-31 15:27:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Is there anyway to buy a laptop from the store, open it up and install a 3D graphics card? If someone could give me a link to the website that would be better. Thanks

2006-07-31 15:24:06 · 4 answers · asked by Simply_Jo 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-31 15:23:17 · 4 answers · asked by taboo16 2 in Printers

I had my new (shining) computer for a week now, and upon playing a game, my cursor simply stop responding. It's a new mouse, so I assumed (even though if I assume, I make an *** out of u) that everything would work properly. After replugging the mouse, trying another mouse, it was to no avail. Everything else works except the standard mouse. What is the deal?

2006-07-31 15:20:46 · 4 answers · asked by Wasteland Souljah 3 in Other - Hardware

funny because 3 years ago he said it was a good pc now its a piece of crap sitting in my room in pieces looking for a restore for it, oh yah he didnt save the discs said he didnt need them hahah!

2006-07-31 15:10:23 · 1 answers · asked by xblowinup 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i am tired of yahoo as my homepage & I just want something different & cool looking
nothing particular!

2006-07-31 15:08:22 · 5 answers · asked by uptowngirl92212 1 in Desktops

2006-07-31 14:37:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When I turn computer on, screen remains blank. Monitor says it is in power save mode and to hit any key or move mouse but nothing happens.

2006-07-31 14:25:25 · 2 answers · asked by jennifer c 1 in Desktops

Okay, so I have this "hunk of junk", Windows ME computer. I want to install Windows XP in it. I have the applications and drivers disk for XP, so how would i go about installing the XP in the ME?

2006-07-31 13:58:06 · 9 answers · asked by corrinafaith 3 in Desktops

2006-07-31 13:50:41 · 7 answers · asked by Vee 2 in Desktops

I know that I need to buy an external hard drive kit, but do I delete the windows OS off it? just tell me the steps i need to do to use it with my new computer. thanks.

2006-07-31 13:27:04 · 2 answers · asked by Mike-Q 5 in Desktops

I plugged in the DVD drive, the computer lagged than crashed. Now when I reboot it wont read any IDE devices including the hard drive. Keeps telling me to reboot and select a proper boot device.

2006-07-31 13:01:55 · 9 answers · asked by deadlyirony 2 in Desktops

I have noticed that many people leave their computers on all day for some reason. I would like to know why and if its better or worse for the computer than to just turn it off. Also, is it more efficient to leave it on?

Anyway, the only thing I would like to know is why do many people leave their computers on all day and if you are one of them, why?

2006-07-31 12:28:52 · 7 answers · asked by dark_nemesis_x00 1 in Desktops

Does anyone think they can help me. On the internet only some pages work and some don't. I got a popup message in internet explorer saying that my registry is running low on space. Is there any easy way I can clear it out and solve the problem. Or would it be an entirely different problem that doesnt even involve the registry?

2006-07-31 12:27:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-07-31 11:56:52 · 7 answers · asked by tpkn_mchaley 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-31 11:53:48 · 7 answers · asked by cope 2 in Desktops

Apple® Mac Mini with PowerPC G4 Processor 1.42GHz

2006-07-31 11:35:52 · 5 answers · asked by ccccccccdddddgggggrrrrwwwsszcvbn 1 in Desktops

How to turn on, what button mean what. the computer is not coming on.how do I find what I need on the internet a instrustion book or any information on this lab top

2006-07-31 10:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am traveling from the U.S. to Denmark tomorrow and would like to take my laptop with me. I've been there many times in the past and know that I have to have a electricity converter to use my own electrical devices. However, I remember wrecking a hair dryer because although the plug fit with the use of the adapter, the electrical current was too much. Wrecking a hair dryer is one thing....wrecking my laptop would kill me.

2006-07-31 10:38:22 · 6 answers · asked by mean_ugly_chick 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

because we are ordering del but the thing is they dont let u choose graphics car when u go to customize the dimensions it only lets u on the xps

2006-07-31 10:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Bhaumik P 1 in Desktops

Recently we popped up Device Manager errors on a weird combination of things including:
Under CD Rom Drive:
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8160B

Under Modems:
SoftV92 Data Fax Modem

Under Network Adaptors:
1394 Net Adaptor

Under Sound, video and game controllers
Creative SBLive! Series (WDM)

Under System devices:
Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator

All sound controls are dead. In Device manage - not able to update drivers or troubleshoot. The machine is about 5 years old - running Windows XP - reinstalled (Complete install - reformated the HD) over ME. We added new Memory 512M about 2 years ago no problems. Only change as of recently a half complete download of a maj jong game from MSN (Cancelled about 1/2 the way through). Any idea where to start (Sorry am more of a software person not real comfortable with the hardware)

2006-07-31 10:28:06 · 2 answers · asked by betany70 1 in Desktops

I am tryin to cut the costs of buildin a pc. And I'm usin it for multi-taskin. Do you have a mobo thats good and cheap?

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131540 this is the one I had picked out. But its kinda expensive. Thanks

2006-07-31 10:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by Ricky 3 in Other - Hardware

I just partially disconnected my printer and then hooked it back up. Now it does not print. I checked under properties and it does show the printer is still installed. Anything else that I can do?

2006-07-31 10:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by cc 1 in Printers

I just burned my first DVD movie! I first used a DVD-R, then I used a DVD+R and had the same results with each....they play fine on the computer but will only playback on ONE of my THREE DVD players. What am I doing wrong, and what can I do to insure that my movies will play back on most ANY DVD player? Thanks!

2006-07-31 10:01:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops