Hardware - September 2006

It is running on Window XP...Server is high speed cable...If it shuts down, without me first putting it on standby, it won't wake up..It often has to be rebooted to get any response...It only allows a few minutes of idle time before doing this, so if I'm watching a video or movie, etc..It freezes...It is 6 months old and has always done this..

2006-09-10 17:37:02 · 3 answers · asked by Chetco 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-10 17:26:57 · 14 answers · asked by ♥austingirl♥ 6 in Monitors

my dell c-series laptop has an external floppy drive that i would like to use in my dell dimension t600r.

is this:
possible?
safe?
reccommended?

any software installation needed? thanks in advance. any clarification needed, just ask.

2006-09-10 17:16:51 · 7 answers · asked by johnny d 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-10 17:14:52 · 4 answers · asked by LEC 1 in Other - Hardware

it cant read dvds..b4 it could read dvds then i didnt run any dvd in it for some months then i tried again and it would show dvd as empty.what could be the problem it reads normal cds and vcds.but not dvds..i would appreciate some help

2006-09-10 17:08:07 · 8 answers · asked by kaboom 2 in Other - Hardware

My question is what is better? I do NOT mean in power or speed I mean what one has better features. Geforce has some transparent windows features and stuff along that line and ATI has "All in wonder cards that let you watch T.V on the PC. Overall out of both video cards witch ones have better features that enhance and add extra PC features? The price range for the card must be within $1-$370 Canadian after tax. I am not looking to buy one but my friend is.

2006-09-10 17:07:58 · 13 answers · asked by SummerRain Girl 6 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-10 17:06:42 · 18 answers · asked by sivakumar 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought a Linksys WRT54G version 6 router and out of the box it simply DOES NOT work reliably. After upgrading the firmware and having the same connectivity problems persist, I searched google and found that hundreds of customers are experiencing the exact same problems. Why? Linksys switched at version 5 to using the VXWorks Operating System instead of a Linux based one. As an IT Professional I've always recommended Cisco and Linksys, but after this experience I would caution all against purchasing. They simply did not test the hardware sufficiently and plan to sell you a broken router with a promise that things will improve as they develop better firmware upgrades. Has anyone else had an experience like this?

2006-09-10 16:48:29 · 2 answers · asked by mdigitale 7 in Other - Hardware

I got a Graphic/Video card, and does a Sound Card improve my Gaming? Less lag, and faster gameplay? Sometimes while i play games such as BF2, SWG, WOW, ect., i turn off the sound from options, the the game play is faster and i experience a less Lag.
so....

2006-09-10 16:42:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

when the computer starts, a blue screen, (HP) starts and i repeatedly hit F10 so that the system recovery screen comes up, but it doesnt, instead i get an error stating the following:

windows didn't start up correctly, please choose.

safe mode

safe mode with networking

normal start up

if i choose either of these, my computer starts to load then shuts off...what can i do to fix this? i need to do a system recovery to fix this dont i? please someone help!!!

by the way its my cousins computer, he has a dell pavillion 533w :/

2006-09-10 16:34:06 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan A 2 in Desktops

I wanna Apple more but I don't know. PRICE IS NOT A PROBLEM! I have an i-Pod and plan on getting another one 4 Christmas but I've heard that yahoo on an apple is outdated I do't know if it is true or not but please reply, I'm trying to start to make a Christmas list now because last year I almost gave it to my parents too late so I'm getting started now. Well i talk way too much so please answer.

2006-09-10 16:22:38 · 10 answers · asked by BLiNGiN! 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-10 16:14:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I was just wondering, since I have a Windows Diagnstics software in my Control Panel under Maintenance in which Compaq actually gave me, and there is a HDD test which performs tests like seek tests, noise tests, track and sector, etc. I was wondering if this detects physical hdd problems, and if a 100 percent and a Pass means that the HDD is fine... Just wondering...ty

2006-09-10 16:06:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

A few days ago, the cursor stopped tracking properly. Now I am getting messages that the computer is not recognizing "the device." Is it a glitch or do I need a new mouse? I am techno-ignorant and would appreciate real help.

2006-09-10 15:49:07 · 7 answers · asked by expatturk 4 in Other - Hardware

my wireless antenna on my laptop suddenly went kaput, so i bought a wireless card after installing the software then i was instructed to put the card in the slot. now it's not getting recognized at all as a new hardware? need some help, what else could it be?

2006-09-10 15:44:45 · 1 answers · asked by Rusty Shackleford 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a problem with my monitor. it wont turn on, the light stays yellow. and my tower is beeping constantly. now my question is to those who know, does the ram has anything to do with the beeping and the monitor?

2006-09-10 15:44:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Desktops

im running windows XP, i know i have 256 but i was hoping there was a place in the control panel or something to go to and figure out the exact specs and if its 2x126 or 1x256 without having to tear the computer apart

2006-09-10 15:42:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I was wondering if it would be possible to apply all of the PS2 componets to my computer. I have been wondering this for a long time and I was wanting to know if it was possible, and if it is I would like to know how to do it.

2006-09-10 15:42:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

this occured on start up, Bios system cant find the hardware..

2006-09-10 15:21:38 · 2 answers · asked by big bear 2 in Desktops

How can i skip the memory test on startup?
I know i can press Esc, but i just dont want it to start in the first place

2006-09-10 13:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by stepanstas 2 in Desktops

2006-09-10 13:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by Hard Rocker 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need a card that works for BF2 and uses a PCI or PCIe slot... generally cheap!

2006-09-10 13:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by cjl63092 3 in Desktops

Ok so 2 questions here

1.) I put a 9200 ATI graphics card into my computer and I got to display properties and there are 4 different selections for the 9200, are are 2 that say default monitor 9200, 1 that says {default monitor} 9200 and one that says {default monitor} 9200 - Secondary. Now it only is letting me use the secondary one right now and I think it is limiting my performance. Any help would be great

2.) I just installed Knights of the Old Republic and I got to configure to test my hardware to see if its all compatible and it says that my drivers are out of date and it says that Nvida cards must have the latest Detonator drivers when I dont even have a Nvidia card AND I have just updated my drivers when I installed the card.

Thanks guys!

2006-09-10 13:11:12 · 2 answers · asked by Apocalypse 1 in Desktops

I bought it at a flea market. It doesn't have a brand or battery compartment.

2006-09-10 13:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by nikes4lyfe 1 in Other - Hardware

i have a hp a1100y computer with a 40 gb hard drive , question can a upgrade my computer to a 300 gb hard drive

2006-09-10 12:57:57 · 2 answers · asked by panchobarronr 4 in Desktops

my present hard disk is infected with lots of virus,spyware,adware, virus, i already tried everything, but the virus,spyware, adware keeps rebooting


if i buy a new hard disk, then how to format the new hard disk n how to install Windows xp again?my Windows xp original was done by the factory Fujitsu,manufacturer
Fujitsu only gave me a recovery disk only for Wndows xp original

if i buy a new hard disk,wat brand shld i buy, where to buy?80 G, 120 G 160 G hard disk
where to buy?
any websites,address or locations?
how to format the new HD?
wat other steps must i do also?
how to transfer ALL my previous data to the new HD?
how to backup all my files?
how to install an external disk drive?
how to backup all my files to an external disk drive
which brand external disk drive shld i buy?



thank u in advance

2006-09-10 12:45:47 · 7 answers · asked by XvXvXbnhbbvcx 2 in Desktops

I need a video card.... supports BF2..... in stores..... and PCI and PCie only! :D

2006-09-10 12:26:07 · 3 answers · asked by cjl63092 3 in Desktops

I need a video card that can support BF2 and a PCI or PCIe slot.... also if u can get me one that is in stores (walmart, bestbuy....) ty!

2006-09-10 12:18:07 · 2 answers · asked by cjl63092 3 in Add-ons

2006-09-10 12:04:11 · 6 answers · asked by dsgc05™ 6 in Desktops

i did everything possible and still yellow only. no others colors

2006-09-10 11:58:54 · 16 answers · asked by mauripaladi 3 in Printers