Hardware - September 2006

im facing a problem with my local area network a while back i pluged in a new network card which didnt work in the first slot so i kept on trying till it worked.. now in my "network conenctions" i have one local area connection which is number 7 which is causing me a prob whenever i try to connect to the net sayin theres an IP conflict with another local area connection ( the ones ive set before) but the problem is i cant access those local area connections to disable them cos theyre not in the "network connections" window so how can i get rid of the first "six local area connections" in order for me to connect using my usual ip

2006-09-21 23:50:36 · 7 answers · asked by SilentScream 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 23:45:40 · 2 answers · asked by badri n 1 in Desktops

Error saying the print spooler wasn't working, so went into services to check it was on automatic which it is, however when I press "start" an error message pops up which says "error 1068 the dependency service or group failed to start"-what on earth does that mean and how do I solve it??? Thanks.

2006-09-21 21:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by smac1 2 in Printers

I've heard so many stories!
Is it true that you are not able to upgrade them?

2006-09-21 21:46:53 · 9 answers · asked by The Abbey 4 in Desktops

I have a Dell 4500 series running Windiws XP HE SP2

2006-09-21 21:31:49 · 4 answers · asked by Poco3 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 21:30:47 · 4 answers · asked by Oliver O 1 in Desktops

its a 120gb seagate barracuda and suddenly it is undetectable and if i check the sound iside the hdd it seems running but not reading .i have very important family data .is is possible to get that data back and is it possible to fix the problem?plz help

2006-09-21 19:57:23 · 4 answers · asked by amraza50 2 in Desktops

Plus what would happen if you put all the components together and wsitched it on if windows wasnt installed? Could I buy a hard drive with windows already installed on it?

2006-09-21 19:55:46 · 13 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5 in Other - Hardware

I am trying to set up a friends computer. She has a new 250 gig SATA drive and I just plugged in her old IDE drive from her previous computer. I am running XP from the new drive.

First off do I still need to use jumpers to determine slave and master if one is SATA and the other IDE?

I want to get all of her files from her old "my documents" folder on the old IDE drive onto the new drive. Both drives are visable in explorer but the old my docs says access denied. I know this is because I've logged into a different windows XP on a different drive with a different user account.

I tried setting the old drive as primary in hopes to log into the old XP account just to move the files over that way but I get an ominus blue screen when it tried to launch. I think its that security measure that comes into effect when XP sees a new mother board... or something.

I also tried using the Administrator account to access it, still says denied.

Anyway, any help ASAP would be awesome

2006-09-21 18:51:39 · 2 answers · asked by xturboexpress 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 18:50:06 · 1 answers · asked by Alexandra 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Canon Powershot SD400, and I want to upload files to the memory stick (SD card). Windows XP seems to only want to let me download from the camera. Is there software or a way to upload pics to the memory card?

2006-09-21 18:18:33 · 4 answers · asked by sfgirl 1 in Other - Hardware

so yeah...everything is connected properly and the driver is installed. i click to print something and it recieves the job but then nothing comes out. there is toner/ink, it's on, and there is no paper jam. what gives?

2006-09-21 18:10:37 · 7 answers · asked by anueurysm 2 in Printers

I love building computers when money is there and was thinking on my next project. I would like to see some total over kill here yet would show real time differences.

Let's talk:
Memory
Hard drive speeds
Bus Speeds
Cables
Power Supplies
Video card and memory amounts on them
PCI bus speeds

What else I know there are so many variables and different speeds on things.

Also processors what is best? I am partial to boards that run dual processors. Is there a computer that in dual threading/dual processors and 64 bit?

2006-09-21 17:51:13 · 2 answers · asked by Double Bubble 2 in Desktops

I have been trying to copy a file from a CD into my laptop. I have been getting the data error (cyclic redundancy check). I have tried copying the CD using other PCs.

For info, I am using XP SP2 for my laptop.

I have tried using Windows 2000, XP SP1, XP SP2 (my desktop). All copied fine, with no problems whatsoever.

Initially, my laptop system was in FAT32 format. That was the only difference compared to the other systems. I thought that was the issue so I converted it to NTFS using convert.exe method. But still did not solve the issue.

My only guess is my CDrom drive. Using Matshita UJDA755 DVD/CDRW combo. Perhaps my settings doesn't allow the CD
read the last part of the disc (yes the .cab was towards to end)

Gonna try cleaning the lens to see if it works.
Oh, btw, other files copied well, except for this particular .cab file
Even other .cab files copied OK.

Hope someone will be able to help me here. Thanks !

2006-09-21 17:35:35 · 3 answers · asked by arevoir 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

After installing HP Deskjet f380, the computer started giving svchost.exe error, the memory location can not be written.

2006-09-21 17:34:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2006-09-21 17:26:34 · 13 answers · asked by SweetB 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

where can i find the best video codecs? recently i had purchased a dvd rom drive and i can't play a dvd movie.

2006-09-21 17:22:07 · 5 answers · asked by harry 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 17:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-21 16:58:30 · 8 answers · asked by zikatrikz 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 16:47:57 · 3 answers · asked by jun_matsumoto_gokus3n 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 16:36:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I broke my old laptop so I'm looking to
buy a new one (probably an HP).

I don't do any gaming, but I do watch
videos, listen to music, and do some
photo editing and graphic designs.

Mostly, I use my laptop to do school work
and surf the Internet.

Which processor would you suggest?
The price difference is about $70.
1.60 GHz duo is available for $45 more, also.

Thanks :)

2006-09-21 16:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by S K 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I upgraded this computer from windows me to windows xp. I had to put a new power button on it and I put it in a different case. After I hooked up the moniter, usb keyboard, usb mouse it will not load windows.

2006-09-21 15:52:52 · 5 answers · asked by tbonee61 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 15:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

had soft ware lost it

2006-09-21 15:46:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 15:42:43 · 3 answers · asked by Reva 2 in Other - Hardware

I have placed an additional memory stick but cannot find if it is working OK

2006-09-21 14:29:39 · 3 answers · asked by Oldies from Country Victoria 2 in Desktops

My error says " we are sorry for the inconvenient but windows did not start succsefully. A recent hardware or software change might have cosed this. Then it gives me a list of start up options safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command prompt, last known good configuration, and start windows normally.

I've tried them all and every time i get a plain black screen If any one could help I would appreciate it so much i need my laptop for school work thanks Lisa.

2006-09-21 14:08:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i have bearshare where you can download mp3 but instead of me buying itunes can i tranfer mp3 on my ipod nano

2006-09-21 13:52:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-09-21 13:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by Nik S 2 in Laptops & Notebooks