Hardware - July 2006

I hear the server trying to connect, but it never goes thru, this is my home line, I use AOL at my job and connect with dialup, but it goes thru, with a fast connection.

2006-07-22 12:01:39 · 2 answers · asked by bugsy_penn 2 in Other - Hardware

I got a new video card not too long ago and put it in my computer.It fit in perfectly with no struggle, but It didn't work correctly (it just displayed different colored lines going vertically from the monitor), so I took it into the computer shop. They said the card was broken, but then mentioned that the card is AGPx8 and my computer is AGPx4. They didn't know if that mattered, but they wanted me to check it out. So, would my AGPx8 video card (It's an ATI Radeon x1600pro GameFX Board series) work in my AGPx4 computer (It's a Gateway Intel(R) Pentium 4 CPU)? I hope someone can help, if you need some more information feel free to ask...Also, i'm not too great with computer hardware, mostly only software.

2006-07-22 11:42:53 · 5 answers · asked by Tobunshi 2 in Add-ons

I have a Dell Inspiron 9200 that I got a year ago as a replacement for a Inspiron 5100 that was damaged by my sibling and recently tried to instal XP Media Center on it and erased my recovery disk. Come to find out the Media Center disk I made a copy of from my friend was missing files and/or currupt. How can I get another Systematic Recovery Disk?

2006-07-22 11:42:38 · 5 answers · asked by greengoddessjenn 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it down? OMG!!

2006-07-22 11:37:55 · 18 answers · asked by Nick R 2 in Add-ons

i know alot about computers and building them but i am not sure f this harddrive ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822145082 ) will work with this mother board ( http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128262 ) will they work together?

2006-07-22 11:28:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a presario 2200 laptop 15" screen?

and I cannot find a place that sells anti glare screen so I can work outside... I live in Southern Las Vegas nv

2006-07-22 11:28:37 · 2 answers · asked by john 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Last night the power went out, and today my monitor keeps flashing Auto Adjust in Progress. I've tried about everything I can think of; pressed the auto adjust on the screen itself, rebooted, updated my drivers. The last time this happened I found a file in my global start up that seemed to be causing the problem, and got rid of it and the message stopped, but that file isn't there anymore (it came from my isp's installation disc--i was trying to fix a different problem with it), and I'm not sure what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

2006-07-22 11:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by Stephanie 4 in Monitors

The CD is in the computer and I can't remove it.

2006-07-22 11:06:36 · 9 answers · asked by edward h 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a new Booster PAK for the Tandy model 102 and I can't get it started and have no documents.

2006-07-22 10:54:10 · 3 answers · asked by Fezzler 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-22 10:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-07-22 10:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by Am 4 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-22 10:34:34 · 3 answers · asked by JODY S 1 in Desktops

I need a video card, but it cannot be PCI-Express, or AGP. Just normal PCI. I'd like it to be under $60, and 128mb. and don't gimme a crappy answer, and say "ebay". i want a direct link to the card, or your answer will be deleted. and very important!!!!- it needs to be one off of this list- http://www.vistaultimate.com/graphics_cards.htm . if it's not, your answer will also be deleted.

2006-07-22 10:24:03 · 4 answers · asked by Mike-Q 5 in Desktops

i have a geforce 6800 and im sick of it. i want a 7900gt and i heard nvidia lets u pay the difference in price if u wish. is this true? if so where can i do this?

2006-07-22 10:18:32 · 2 answers · asked by farshad6x4 1 in Other - Hardware

my laptop display goes into low light mode. its hardly visible enough to read - its 2 years old and has been rarely used in the last 1 year. any help?

2006-07-22 10:12:06 · 6 answers · asked by Cobra 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

The prongs are torn and I cant plug my monitor in now, so i got another computer, can i transfer the video parts to this computer?

2006-07-22 10:04:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Thats why Im not using appostrophes.

2006-07-22 09:48:39 · 2 answers · asked by D YellowMadness 1 in Other - Hardware

hey.
i know that Leopard will be shown on August 7th at the WWDC.
but ill it be on TV?
will mac have a podcast?
how do i get to see it without being there.

-K

2006-07-22 09:32:16 · 1 answers · asked by x7_lostandconfused_7x 2 in Other - Hardware

where can i find creative broadband blaster dsl router 8015u driver for winxp? (dont say look google or driverguide, there isnt there)

2006-07-22 09:31:46 · 1 answers · asked by infected 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-22 09:30:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have to press Fn+F2 to enable wireless networking on my laptop, I need help.

2006-07-22 09:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a computer that has been refurbished so i am not sure all of the original parts are in it. When i am doin anything there will be pixel debre so it is hard to read off it. I have try multiple settings to try to fix it! someone please help!

2006-07-22 09:22:40 · 2 answers · asked by whodouthink 1 in Other - Hardware

Lets say i have a Computer that has Optical Drive : DVD±RW, 16x, Double Layer, Multi Format Drive on it. I can play DVDs, but now i am trying to burn a copy of some videos i downloaded onto a DVD+RW disc. How do i do this, what do i use, and do i need to download something that can, and if so, i need it to be 100% free and a non-trial offer. Do i use Windows Media Player and do i just put it in Data format, and if i do, will it play on a DVD player. The reason i am asking is because the file is large so i can't put in onto a CD R disc, and my friend who would like to watch it, can't use his computer because his computer is really old and it won't play Data.

I may have other questions, depending on your response.

About all i see on Windows Media Player is Data and Audio form, but not DVD format, unless putting into Data form onto a DVD±RW will allow it to play onto a DVD.

2006-07-22 09:20:35 · 2 answers · asked by Sherman81 6 in Desktops

What are some good brand for Ram.

Also what is really the difference between DDR2 SDRAM and DDR SDRAM (technically)?

2006-07-22 09:16:13 · 2 answers · asked by bluevoltagex@sbcglobal.net 1 in Desktops

how can i tell which kind of memory i should buy for my computer! My computer is kinda old. It is a Dell Dimension XPS T550.

2006-07-22 09:07:11 · 4 answers · asked by whodouthink 1 in Add-ons

nothings is in the USB port. Is there any saving it?

2006-07-22 09:01:33 · 4 answers · asked by Greg 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-22 08:51:18 · 6 answers · asked by dj_spike 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my pc hangs a lot ad the temp of the CPU is usually abt 60c ?Is that so mich ?!

2006-07-22 08:50:48 · 5 answers · asked by sahand m 1 in Desktops

I get printable coupons from Blockbuster Online, but the only way I can print them so that Blockbuster can scan them at their registers is if I find a public laser printer to print them off.

2006-07-22 08:42:32 · 3 answers · asked by jackbanion 1 in Printers

After 2 months of getting my HP Pavilion laptop computer, the letters on the keys began to rub off. I contacted HP and was told that wasn't covered and to buy new letters from World Language Resources. The letters were purchased, but didn't match my keypad letters at all. I waited longer, until a month before my expiration date and contacted them again. This time, they had me send it to them. After 8 business days, I hadn't heard from them and I called. They hadn't told me they wanted to now charge me $318 for repair. In the 25 years I've been using computers, I've never had letters come off the keys, nor the keypads become smooth and ridged. I do not have long fingernails, so this has to be a problem with the keypads themselves, a flaw on their side, not mine. No repair was made, since I refused to pay that exhorbitant amount. I'm extremely disappointed in their warranty and service!

2006-07-22 08:36:28 · 8 answers · asked by Gottaknow 2 in Laptops & Notebooks