Hardware - July 2006

Hey guys,
I don't have a problem reading a burnt disk, my computer reads bunt disks I have a **** load of old ones :) . My problem is that I keep getting a message says... "Windows cannot read from this disk, the disk may be corrupt , or it may be using a format that is not compatable with windows." I have bunt using thease cd-r's on a laptop, but for some reason my desktop is havin trouble. It is old, very old a compaq 5000 series. Could it be I need to reformat my hard drive, or can I refomat the cd? If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks everyone.
Nasty Danny

2006-07-20 14:55:21 · 5 answers · asked by dan l 1 in Desktops

My CD/DVD drive isn't working. Whenever I play a music CD and DVD movie, it does not read. It says "insert CD in drive" And I do have a Dell Inspiron 2200 laptop.

2006-07-20 14:41:55 · 8 answers · asked by roy9076 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm looking to get a dedicated server that will run cpu intensive applications which hopefully will get a lot of traffic.

I have a choice between a celeron 2.0 and intel pentium 2.0 server. All other specs are the same. I know a celeron server is slower, but does anyone know just how much slower?

The celeron is significantly cheaper then the intel pentium server.

2006-07-20 14:19:28 · 8 answers · asked by not b 1 in Desktops

2006-07-20 14:07:27 · 8 answers · asked by MSV_MGT 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was thinking of getting a laptop because they seem very convenient and useful. Are there any disadvantages about having one? Do they get internet access? How do I operate it and keep it working? How long do they last? What kinds are the best...basically, do you know ANY helpful information about them? Im confused! :)

2006-07-20 14:06:16 · 6 answers · asked by Autumn 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-20 13:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a compaq laptop, with a 40 gb hard drive. I just bought a hitachi 100gb drive and have it in an external case. the case is powered up and i can here the drive spinning in it, but my computer isnt detecting anything under the "my computer" screen. All the drivers are installed and double checked. What could be wrong. the drive says somthin about jumpers on it. does that have anythin to do with it> please help fast.

2006-07-20 13:23:10 · 8 answers · asked by Suga 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an ACER Laptop (Aspire 3620)... I just got it last week so things are still kind of new to me. I plugged in my USB wireless mouse and it worked just fine. The mouse on the computer also worked at the same time.
Now my wireless mouse works...but the mouse on the keyboard doesn't. Maybe there is some button but I cannot figure it out.....I've looked at the settings and etc. I don't know what happened...but I don't want to use my wireless mouse right now....I want to use the touchpad. I was thinking maybe the touchpad somehow got uninstalled. after looking at acer.com for support I noticed that you can download the sysmentic touchpad...so i've tried to open the zip file, and i extracted all of the files in the zip but its still now downloading anything.
Help! Thanks--
I've tried everything...

2006-07-20 13:14:21 · 1 answers · asked by MELISSA 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-20 13:14:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anthony W 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-20 12:26:57 · 7 answers · asked by blitsz94 1 in Add-ons

2006-07-20 12:23:39 · 7 answers · asked by cupmaryland 1 in Desktops

Every time I try to go on the computer, it stays on for about 10-15 minutes, then it says logging off and shuts down. I check for spyware, but none found. After it automaticaly shuts down about 2 times, I try to turn it on, but it wont start. The light with the picture of a battery under it on the front of the processor isn't lighting up anymore. I have a Compaq Presario 6000. How can I fix this problem?

2006-07-20 12:22:08 · 11 answers · asked by Terra 1 in Desktops

I have a data cable for my phone and i cant access the files or add
Any information wallpapers, ringtones, etc.

2006-07-20 12:15:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

What is the difference between the types of ram? Where can I go to find out? Is sg a type of ram...

2006-07-20 12:02:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

If so, what do you think of them?

2006-07-20 11:31:03 · 4 answers · asked by cassicad75 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

plz help me i cannot seem to find these

2006-07-20 11:24:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Taken it back to the shop, no apparent viruses, and it seems to behave with them as well. I think there could be a virus. I even bought a new mouse with no joy. Anybody had simillar problems?

2006-07-20 10:53:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

my computer was wipped out and i have lost my disk and i cant get use of my scanner hp psc 1210v -all-in-one

2006-07-20 10:35:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

I understand that normal delete operations only delete the file identification information, but not the file contents itself. I'm talking, though, of writing all zero's or all ones on a disk on an extreme low level format. Some disk forensics can still read data. How can that happen?

2006-07-20 10:16:25 · 11 answers · asked by zapdude1 4 in Other - Hardware

Is it bad for your computer/lap tap to turn it off every night before going to bed and then turning it back on again in 8 hours on a daily basis? Or is it better to just put it on Stand by mode when you're going to turn it on again later anyway in eight hours or so?! It's like best to turn of your car engine to save gas when you're gonna be more than a few minutes waiting sort of thing?! lol :))

2006-07-20 09:57:33 · 11 answers · asked by HelpSmarty 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Everytime my friend shuts down her computer it restarts. She puts shutdown and it restarts. any solutions thanks in advanced.

2006-07-20 09:54:46 · 4 answers · asked by JJcD 4 in Desktops

2006-07-20 09:40:14 · 8 answers · asked by billrad34 1 in Other - Hardware

Is there some sort of setting i can use to correct this problem. I've tried changing to landscape and that usually helps but its hard to remember to do this every time.

2006-07-20 09:33:54 · 11 answers · asked by beancounter546 1 in Printers

2006-07-20 09:22:44 · 9 answers · asked by ross s 1 in Other - Hardware

I took it back to CompUSA but they told me they'd need to send back to the manufacturer which could take two weeks. I can't be without my computer for that long.

2006-07-20 09:20:08 · 4 answers · asked by snl_cowbell 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-20 09:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly4nian 1 in Other - Hardware

i am about to upgrade my pc so i opt for upgrading my sound card and also my dvd drive to dvd writer plz tell me the best makers of these to and it also must be of resonable cost i also need the PRICE for these two

2006-07-20 09:11:13 · 6 answers · asked by sean 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm looking for someway to x-fer data from the hard drive out of my laptop which no longer works (won't turn on) to my desktop computer.

2006-07-20 09:01:23 · 7 answers · asked by bjw0425 1 in Desktops

i need the facility to view java graphs using UK mobile network.
the site i specifically use is.
http://www.dailyfx.com/charts/ChartStation.html

Any help is much appreciated
M

2006-07-20 09:00:51 · 12 answers · asked by m4urk 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm just curious as to anyones experiences?

2006-07-20 08:58:46 · 17 answers · asked by Brian M 3 in Laptops & Notebooks