Hardware - August 2006

such as the key for a question mark comes out like this É

2006-08-22 13:30:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-08-22 13:16:56 · 2 answers · asked by ღLala Loveღ 4 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-22 13:01:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

the USB device is not one that is externally powered

2006-08-22 12:50:55 · 4 answers · asked by shazam 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

running Windows Japanese Service Pack 2 on Sony Vaio PCG 41CN

2006-08-22 12:48:25 · 1 answers · asked by shazam 6 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-22 12:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by andislady 2 in Add-ons

I have a 25 GB hard drive, and there's only 1 GB of free space left. I've got a utility called Folder Size which shows the size of folders in Windows "detail" view, but at the top level of my C: drive the folders only seem to contain about 4 GB. I'm wondering where this other 20 or so GB could be hiding.

2006-08-22 12:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by mattloaf1 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-22 12:25:50 · 7 answers · asked by Im_miss_world 3 in Other - Hardware

I already have a stock one on my computer, but if I buy a new external hard drive, would I still be able to keep all the data on my old one? Would it be like having two hard drives, except they act as one big one?

2006-08-22 12:23:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Here is the challenge. Buidling a pc, single cpu, what cpu would you use?

The Athlon 64 tooks good to me but what speeds is it capable of?

2006-08-22 11:40:33 · 8 answers · asked by eddie9551 5 in Desktops

it has mail communication profiles and pics

2006-08-22 11:36:11 · 1 answers · asked by paris original 1 in Printers

I just bought a new laptop off Ebay. Everything works except the external CD/DVD drive. When I put a disc in it tries to read it, but just keeps spinning until I press eject. I tried many different discs and they all do the same thing. When I press play on the drive icon it just freezes the play function. According to the device manager the drive is functioning properly. I tried this drive on my old laptop and it works fine. Do I need to install the drive or should the laptop automatically detect it? What should I do?

2006-08-22 11:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-22 11:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by madraven77 2 in Desktops

Hi ppl ..does anyone here kno how i can check how many Mb's
is my video card ???

2006-08-22 11:00:56 · 2 answers · asked by djmadcap 2 in Other - Hardware

i yust found a old microphone i had do you neeed a cd to install it or do you yust plug it in the computer


how do tyou make sure the mirophone works is their some thing like i can record what i say in the micrphone and then i get to hear it?


answer this the best yuo can and ill pick u as the ebst answer!!!!!!!!

2006-08-22 10:51:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

The guy at the computer store says it sounds like a hardware problem and I should bring it in. He said something might be overheating. We have Windows XP.

2006-08-22 10:33:20 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Desktops

I am new to custom built computers and i have some questions please could someone help me out

1. What is the "jumpers" on the back of certain hardware and how do i set them

2. I am not sure which componets will be compatable and which i should buy

3. Where can i buy a anti static device

4. Which prossesor should i buy for a easy and simple build

5. Can someone make me a list of components (Make Model Type) that will coordinate and fit into one PC



Thankyou For Your Time
(Please explain in simple and easy terms)

2006-08-22 10:29:18 · 13 answers · asked by harleycheetham 2 in Desktops

I have 512 MB, I do photo editing, watch TV, and use the Internet on my computer. Will upgrading it to 1 GB of RAM make a difference?

2006-08-22 10:18:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I think it overheats and then turns off is there a way i can stop this? or stop the over heating?

2006-08-22 10:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-22 10:08:49 · 1 answers · asked by jon r 2 in Desktops

I already dowloaded windows media music and yahoo music engine and limewire what other sites can i download more?

2006-08-22 09:59:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i know this is a old motherboard,but its only my 2nd p.c,so what is the
fastest(clock speed)processor i can use (if i can find it) in a socket a
it currently has a 1.2ghz athlon xp processor,which runs quite well when compared to my 1st p.c(pentium 4 3.2ghz)
in fact in certain applications,its faster than the pentium 4 so a faster processor would be a bonus,i cant be bothered upgrading a motherboard that is working fine, so i have decided a faster processor is a worthwhile choice
any ideas?

2006-08-22 09:58:19 · 2 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

my optical mouse curser has frozen. i tried everything including con+alt+del. and that ddint even work. i even tried the windows key that didnt work either. i cannot shut dowm, reboot or anything! i checked my wires and connections, i dont know what else to do!

2006-08-22 09:51:21 · 4 answers · asked by HatesMondays 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell laptop (inspiron 1200-no batt. retired)
I work almost all day on AC power and i want to know if this is bad for my battery.
Thnx

2006-08-22 09:41:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-08-22 09:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by SigEp84 3 in Monitors

Do you know what could be wrong with it? How could you fix it? Only serious answers please.

2006-08-22 09:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

a chip that allows the BIOS to be upgraded without removing it from the motherboard is?

2006-08-22 09:11:20 · 6 answers · asked by Danny 2 in Other - Hardware

Also wud a Pentium 4 processor be sufficient or wud a dual core processor be better as il probly play some games. Bear in mind im getting 1Gb RAM regardless

2006-08-22 09:07:43 · 2 answers · asked by CL 1 in Desktops

I just recently bought a Intel Pentium 4 519 3.06GHz Processor w/ 533MHz FSB for my gaming computer. I just found out there is a higher FSB on the intel family's processors, 800 MHz. Will the FSB @ 533 MHz dramatically effect the speed of my computer? Please don't tell me there is dual-core technology I could have splurged for because I already know about it and they SUCK! (unless you are a multi-media freek)

2006-08-22 09:06:23 · 5 answers · asked by joey.kanta@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Hardware

It just up and quit reading, it won't open up or close and my pc doesn't recognise that something is even there

2006-08-22 09:02:32 · 7 answers · asked by grunt_smacker 2 in Other - Hardware