Hardware - August 2006

anytime i try to run ANY games the system just freezes and i end up having to restart it. Even when i'm watching a movie, surfing the net or just leave the computer alone for five minutes this happens.it's not a software problem because i tried re-installing windows and wipping everything out but it frooze even while doing that. Any suggestions about what the problem might be?

2006-08-26 19:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I had a 512 mb stick of RAM installed in my computer and today I installed another one. However, when i check my system RAM wih windows, it says I only have 896 mb, why is this? Can i fix this?

2006-08-26 18:22:14 · 5 answers · asked by patman30@sbcglobal.net 1 in Add-ons

2006-08-26 18:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by Ran S 1 in Desktops

My T42 Lenovo Computer takes several minutes to start up and close down. How can I make that process quicker?

Thanks!

2006-08-26 17:47:57 · 2 answers · asked by Love 'n Joy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

can i connect any notebook HDD to another notebook without caring for it to fit exactly

2006-08-26 17:33:53 · 5 answers · asked by funrey02 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-26 17:31:32 · 17 answers · asked by Violet G 2 in Desktops

And when would I use which?




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2006-08-26 17:28:22 · 11 answers · asked by Wai 5 in Other - Hardware

PLEASE HELP ME! Brand new black ink cartridge installed correctly. When i go to print something black, the cartridge carrige moves as it should but no ink comes out. I tried old cartridge that had ink and i tried new cartridge. I even made sure the plastic was off of them. The printer works fine with color. If I print something in gray it also works correctly but for some reason when I print something, there is no black on the paper. Any ideas? I'm very good with computers and this is the first time this has happened. I have correcy ink cartridge.

2006-08-26 17:27:13 · 3 answers · asked by Maximus D 1 in Printers

pc is in warranty period. but if it did not flicker in front of vendor then what to do. so i want to know if i continue working on pc as it still flickers what will happen.thanks and please advice.

2006-08-26 17:18:54 · 3 answers · asked by Kalpana G 1 in Monitors

I bought it in Hongkong. Do i need to buy an extra PC card?

2006-08-26 17:12:28 · 3 answers · asked by fez 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-26 16:36:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I just changed the monitor for my computer into a flatscreen but smaller in size than my previous monitor. At first all worked well, then after about 10 minutes, the screen became black and is displaying video mode not supported, what is wrong and what must i do? help me please

2006-08-26 15:48:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anna 1 in Monitors

2006-08-26 15:42:26 · 4 answers · asked by GO Ravens 52 2 in Desktops

2006-08-26 15:33:19 · 7 answers · asked by joseph m 1 in Add-ons

There are two wires that come from the top of the monitor (inside) and go down into the additional memory area and they are taped together. What are they for?

Plus, my laptop won't boot up and the power LED flashes amber 8 times and then pauses, and starts flashing again.....does anyone know what this means?

2006-08-26 15:26:27 · 1 answers · asked by Danny 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have tried all day to figure this out and I am very fustrated . I am new to computers and have no idea what else to do . It comes up and says the printer is ready. I have several CD programs and can't use them . PLEASE HELP !

2006-08-26 15:19:31 · 6 answers · asked by Geedebb 6 in Printers

2006-08-26 14:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by akie 2 in Desktops

Folks, I have an APC Back-UPS 600VA rating. It works for 1 hr wothout supply. I wanna extend the battery backup time upto 4-5hrs. Will that work if I install a new battery rated 12V, 28AmpHr rating in parallel connection to the existing one.? The inbuilt one has 12V, 7AmpHr rating ?


Actally I have already done this now....and just waiting for to see the results....its past 1 week now...and everythings is going fine..!

What are your predictions about this?

Is this fine ? Can I use such a combination....for longer time...or CAN this HARM the UPS in future ?

2006-08-26 14:24:48 · 2 answers · asked by JessiMC 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-26 14:15:28 · 16 answers · asked by computer_geek 3 in Printers

If I would buy a older version of apple computer could I get a newer type of thing like apple tiger or .Mac

2006-08-26 14:12:24 · 7 answers · asked by EMO cupcake 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-26 14:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by fadzil a 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have been trying to access my files to view saved photos. In attempting to do so I must use the desk top drive to access them. I've switched the power cords and that has not helped.

2006-08-26 14:06:14 · 2 answers · asked by r n 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-26 14:04:11 · 11 answers · asked by computer_geek 3 in Printers

I shared my local printer to my home network for other users to be able to print using my printer. Since my printer is somewhat crazy and doesn't flag an error when paper is out, all erroneous documents (unprinted) spooled/queued for printing thinks they were all printed successfully. Thus i usually have to restart the print job from the print job queue of the printer. Ive set the advanced setting of my printer to keep printed documents. The problem is, I can't recognize which print job should be reprinted as all the print job owners are set to GUEST. It takes a lot of wasted paper before i can really find the document that needs to be reprinted. Is there no way i could determine from what computer or user the print job really came from?

2006-08-26 13:59:19 · 1 answers · asked by Joseph 1 in Printers

I am looking to buy a new laptop. Currently, I use a Compaq R3140US. It works pretty good still, only about a year old. But, I travel quite a bit, so I want something that weighs a little less. I have a rolling bag, but still would like to simplify my life ;-)

Anyhow, I also use my laptop as my main desktop PC and use it pretty much all day. That is the main reason I went with this one. Anyhow, I'm trying to find a moderately heavy computer, with a large enough screen to work on everyday, including speed and monitor size. But, I'm also hoping to spend a little under a $1000.

Do you have any suggestions for what to look at? I have been using HP and Compaq for about 6 years and really had no problems. Dell is my other option, but not sure how the quality compares to HP/Compaq

Finally, is AMD Turion better or is Intel Duel Core better.

Again, any advice or ideas would help!

2006-08-26 13:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

when i turn on my pc, the screen only displays bios boot locked, can anybody help me how to fix this problem.

2006-08-26 13:41:43 · 4 answers · asked by thart940 2 in Desktops

when i turn on my pc, the screen only displays bios boot locked, can anybody help me how to fix this problem.

2006-08-26 13:41:19 · 3 answers · asked by thart940 2 in Desktops

Can i Insall two drivers of two different brand of printers without any issues and it will work fine afterwards for both the printers at home and office?

*Actually - i have office laptop and the brand of the printer in office is different from the one i have at home and sometimes i need to print the documents when i am working from home and it has become a pain lately..

2006-08-26 13:35:51 · 11 answers · asked by Inquistive_man 3 in Printers

i got this old printer/scanner from my aunt, but she lost the cd long ago. how can i still connect it to my computer? btw, it's a hp psc 1200 all-in-one

2006-08-26 13:28:57 · 21 answers · asked by tell me all!!! 4 in Printers

2006-08-26 13:27:02 · 3 answers · asked by vkumar219 2 in Monitors