Hardware - September 2006

I want to save a power point presentation on a disc, but whenever I do it becomes a read only file so I can't chage it and save the changes. Before i save it the attribute is archive but after i save it it becomes read only.

2006-09-10 03:44:24 · 7 answers · asked by sweetangelbaby89_2004 1 in Other - Hardware

Well, I have 2001 version of XP, & last week I performed a format on it, & after that I found that I don't have any sound & besides that, I can not found my mass storage external device, & I did check on my "device" & it says that everything is working normal, what can I do? Any help?

Thanks!

2006-09-10 02:42:45 · 6 answers · asked by iconoclasta03 1 in Other - Hardware

when I defrag it says that my hard drive is 85 percent full, I have taken everything that I can off of my computer but I am still getting the same results. What can be done to correct this? besides defrag, cleaning the recycle bin? Please some one help me, I am new to this!

2006-09-10 02:31:03 · 5 answers · asked by Dorito t 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-10 02:23:11 · 6 answers · asked by curious 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok here's the situation: I built a computer from scratch.. I got a custom biostart motherboard, an AMD athlon 2.2ghz 3700+ processor and a new case.. Now I removed the harddrive from my Compaq, which had a fried motherboard and I removed the CD RWs and the Floppy drive from it and connected them to the new custom comp.. Only problem is the windows XP which existed on the harddrive is being wierd cuz it gives me the screen of death r continuous restarting.. This is prolly cuz i changed the motherboard.. Now i'm trying to buy Windows XP on ebay and I dunno if the OEM will work r if I have to buy the retial version.. I hope u get the situation.. basically I'm trying to reinstall windows with a brand new package but on ebay the OEMs r much cheaper than the retails n i'd like to save money at this point.. so thanx for all the answers ppl..

2006-09-10 02:04:00 · 10 answers · asked by sesh48 3 in Desktops

i have a computer but i dont know weather it has a video card and a graphic card and even if it has one how do i know it capacity????
please help me

2006-09-10 01:58:17 · 5 answers · asked by yaditya 2 in Other - Hardware

Its really frustrating but usually everytime the computer starts, the start bar freezes but everything above that runs fine. So the window buttons on the start bar are still there even when I have closed those programs and the clock doesn't run. After a few minutes of waiting, the start bar unfreezes and the window programs I have closed disappear too and the clock immediately warps to the suppose-to-be time. What's wrong with this P.O.S?

2006-09-10 01:10:46 · 3 answers · asked by ♤ 5 in Desktops

2006-09-09 22:55:16 · 8 answers · asked by Ian H 1 in Other - Hardware

system allways crash and reboot

2006-09-09 22:27:39 · 3 answers · asked by hungaro 1 in Desktops

The only way I can get rid of Hibernation is to uncheck enable AND put "Never for Standby in Power Scheme settings,and "Never" for Turn Off hard disks. Will this do any extra wear and tear to my Celeron (R) processor, etc.? How long can I SAFELY (and routinely) leave the Tower on? Can it receive updates, virus scanning, defragging,... with hard disks on and monitor off or in reduced power? Should I shut down every night?

2006-09-09 22:16:27 · 9 answers · asked by Margo 3 in Desktops

2006-09-09 21:32:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Intel GC 101, P4 2.66, 256 MB DDR

2006-09-09 21:24:44 · 17 answers · asked by unicorn 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-09 21:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by Alfretz T 3 in Add-ons

My computer has been having issues lately, when its doing something (downlaoding,playing a dvd,etc) It clears the screen, and blue screen comes up with white letters and then restarts my computer. When it gets back on there is an error message for a report to windows saying something about a serious error, in the tech data of it, it says something about local files or something, if there is anything I can do to fix this problem I would really appre ciate the help. thanks

2006-09-09 21:19:10 · 6 answers · asked by mojo09226 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am using compaq n600c PIII 1Mhz lap top , suddenly it monitor goes off, i checked external monitor out and there is no signal in that port, so how i find that fault

2006-09-09 21:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by priyantha w 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a new Hp compaq nx 6120 laptop, specs shows system model HP Compaq ns6120
(RF665PA#UUF) Processor intel R pentium R M processor 1.70 Mhz memory 504 Mhz,I want to know what is my processor model ( eg 740 or 730,735) and what are the other specs L2 cahche / Front side Bus speed

2006-09-09 20:55:35 · 2 answers · asked by priyantha w 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just got a Seagate hard drive and everytime I open My Computer and then go to the Seagate hard drive file and try to open a video there's a error message that says, " Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close". Then the page closes and I try again and the same thing happens. How do I fix the problem?

2006-09-09 20:51:55 · 3 answers · asked by ducksgomoooo 3 in Add-ons

I have fitted it into a 3.5 slot and there is a cable (SCSI I believe?)running from the DVD drive above to the slave socket on the motherboard, with a connector part way down in a way as though it is meant for the secondary drive should one be fitted.
The power cable was no problem but the jumper cable is troubling me, it has 8 holes where there are 10 pins.
when I started the computer it would read neither the DVD drive or the new drive. Do I need to buy any cables?
I have a packard Bell Imedia 1517.

2006-09-09 20:36:55 · 4 answers · asked by Dave L 1 in Add-ons

Do you have any ideas why my computer keeps on shutting off even though i got a new power supply?

2006-09-09 20:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by life 2 in Add-ons

about how much will this cost me, which companies are the best for this, and who here has done it and are they happy with it...................................................................................................................also, what can i do or not do with this sort of connection. could i ask or answer questions on yahoo? could i play a java based game? could i search the web for info on movies and songs?

2006-09-09 20:12:03 · 3 answers · asked by ISOBESTANSWERS 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

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That screen keeps coming out while im doing things on my computer. i tried the recovery cd and other stuff but it keeps coming out. any one know another way to fix it or have any suggestions?

2006-09-09 19:20:59 · 8 answers · asked by BEN 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a laxmark printer, and i have used it but now when i try it wount do nothing i put new ink in it. its turned on. but it wout work,can some one please help me

2006-09-09 19:18:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

i looked at the pc inside and there was about a inch of dust i dusted the dust out but the pc by the fan is still makeing a lound noise so is the fan going to quit on me or am i fine.

2006-09-09 18:58:44 · 7 answers · asked by magic the gathering player 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a Toshiba Laptop (Satellite A20) and I need more RAM. I currently have two 256. Is it better to buy two 512 or one 1024? Where is the best place to buy RAM (on-line or retail store?)? Are there any brands that are better than others? Thanks in advance for your help and information!

2006-09-09 18:54:53 · 4 answers · asked by LasVegasMomma 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer startup by itself when i just turn on the wall power switch and not the computer power panel switch. this happens everytime i turn on the wall switch and my computer will have a loud sound like the internal fan is spinning at a fast rate. why is this happening. Any help pls???

2006-09-09 18:38:07 · 12 answers · asked by Javier 1 in Desktops

CD-RW ROM 52X max , almost new , it was reading CDs a day before but now it wont read those same CDs or any other one .. i havent changed any software or hardware settings

2006-09-09 17:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

With today's technology, how big would a building have to be to hold a zettabyte of "seconday memory?" ( aka hard disk space)

2006-09-09 17:02:13 · 2 answers · asked by larkale07 2 in Other - Hardware

Hi. Now I have a 512MB Memory manufactured by Geil.
However, I want to add one more 512MB Memory.
Therefore, Should I buy the same brand?
Or Is it okay to buy another brand?

Actually, I want to choose Corsair.

If you guys know any other combinations, please tell me.

Thank you.

2006-09-09 16:37:46 · 11 answers · asked by gemgembobbie 1 in Desktops

i have a 15 inch crt monitor but the resolution will only go up to 800x600 without screwing up my graphics chip supports up to 1920x1440.

2006-09-09 16:14:58 · 4 answers · asked by thunder_chunky 2 in Monitors

OK i got a new hard drive (with some stuff on it)and i set it as slave abd my other one is XP home .its a compaq 2002.IDE hard drives.

well my BIOS dected the new hard drive as Master secondary . but when i start up xp it does not show up on ym computer.like C: it doesnt not show up. how do i ADD it do i can access it? i set the BIOS to auto then to HardDisk but still it doesnt show up.but my PC knows its there , how do i name or addd it ?

2006-09-09 15:28:29 · 6 answers · asked by joe d 2 in Add-ons