Hardware - September 2006

I can't get a single CD to burn! It's really annoying me... :o(
Do you think it's the software or my actual drive?!?

Is there anything I can do to check it?

It seems to be reading disks fine, it burns but can never complete - I think it gets stuck at the lead out stage...

2006-09-06 03:44:45 · 3 answers · asked by crafty1980 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-06 03:29:58 · 13 answers · asked by First L 1 in Other - Hardware

xp reformat instructions for an old bloke, ok i can read etc but am finding it hard to work out how to reformat my c+drive,yes i have tried but get as far as clicking to do it and xp then tells me i am unable to delete that drive ?? please help this is driving me nuts !!! Mike.

2006-09-06 03:12:26 · 8 answers · asked by Michael006 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-06 02:21:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i think there is a breeding ground of bacteria in my keyboard.

2006-09-06 02:16:54 · 117 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I've only recently heard about this "dual monitor" business, so I don't know much about it.

I came across someone selling a graphics card and it read "ATI Radeon 9000 64MB AGP Video Card 4 Dual-monitor V1A"

I wanted to know if such a graphics card works on regular (and individual) pcs and monitors.

If anyone understands the Dual-monitor V1A part, please let me know if it's specific to dual monitors only.

2006-09-06 02:06:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

does anyone know of a site for free computer doctor to fix all my problems on my pc.it keeps freezing up

2006-09-06 02:00:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

today my music program accadently deleated an imporant file(and its not in the trash I looked)if I can make my computer go back in time say a day or so I can retrive it. I`ve done it b4 but forgot how. anybody can help me I`d be a happier guy

2006-09-06 01:56:32 · 13 answers · asked by lqwid 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-09-06 01:55:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

This is to run a DV cable for transfering data from my Mini DV camcorder. Also, what brand should I avoid?

2006-09-06 01:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by homer simpson 3 in Add-ons

i m student and what should i buy. a laptop or a notebok?which is better option 4 me?

2006-09-06 01:43:34 · 10 answers · asked by john_secretadmirer 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to determine the version of an old IBM Thinkpad laptop that isn't functioning properly. I am using another computer to write this. I can't turn on the laptop for certain reason so I don't know the version of it.

It's the classic, black laptop with the red button on the middle.

I will appreciate it very much if you send me sites of the manufacturer with pictures of different versions of the laptop.

2006-09-06 01:19:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I've been using USB devices without problem for ages and now my computer suddenly won't read off them, saying that they're high-speed devices. Help! I really want to upload my photos. =/

2006-09-06 01:12:56 · 5 answers · asked by festiane 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-09-06 00:34:54 · 11 answers · asked by sun_zoez 1 in Printers

ive just got a sandisc cross fire cruzer 1gb flash drive and im told you can save movies and videos all sorts onto it.

there are a few music videos from the net id like to store on the player, but i dont know how to

any ideas?

2006-09-06 00:21:14 · 5 answers · asked by sec 1 in Other - Hardware

i've reinstalled my computer, installed the graphics card drivers. when i try to scroll or move the mouse, the screen flickers and is sluggish. i.e. when i move from the top of the screen to the bottom, you don't see the pointer till its at the bottom, and about 1 second late. it's doing my head in, ive got the latest drivers and its still doing it, (hercules 3d prophet 4500).
another thing is that when i restart my computer, it turns off and just sits there on idle and wont restart. maybe both are related. i dunno, thats why am using this site.
any help appreciated.
cheers

2006-09-06 00:18:35 · 6 answers · asked by techno mentalist 4 in Desktops

friends i got a inte pentium-3 system with 128 mb ram and intel original mother board with sis components, the thing is that i wanted to install windows xp on it,but it is giving this message , i cannot use a boot cd also, its comming to the same error message and sometimes it shows cannot use the cd-rom device,(the cd rom is working fine) i went through bios, the settings for boot priority is disabled, but first boot is cd as default i reseted the c-mos battery but in vain , same error message, the next option is to format the hdd by connecting it as slave to other system,and how is it possible to install an os inthe same drive without conflict?or else if u experts over there has some good solutions?

2006-09-06 00:13:28 · 6 answers · asked by nishanth s 1 in Desktops

i have a 4152Mi acer laptop with windows xp, intel centrino mobile tech. and want to upgrade it to windows media centre.

2006-09-05 23:41:02 · 10 answers · asked by K A 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

transferring data from cellphone to computer we used data cable.

2006-09-05 23:29:16 · 3 answers · asked by jane 1 in Other - Hardware

not good with techno stuff, have a philips computer and AOL have sent me a netgear router. are these things( adapter cards) compatible with most computers? how much should I be spending? because they vary so much. thanks

2006-09-05 23:18:29 · 5 answers · asked by mz.hunnie 3 in Desktops

2006-09-05 23:17:45 · 8 answers · asked by life4star2004 1 in Other - Hardware

I don't plan to buy a new CD ROM because i juz bought a new Laptop.

2006-09-05 23:10:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

When turned on it comes to the home page then automatically restarts again. Unable to access to see if there is any viruses etc.

2006-09-05 23:10:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I want to keep my laptop on for 24/7 because i have Unlimited Internet connection.
So is it okay to keep it on 24/7 for 365 days or just for a week???
pls help me

2006-09-05 23:06:23 · 8 answers · asked by Cris 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my computer have a problem..when i put the computer on then i log in then the computer restart by itself and do it again and agian! it won't stop! i think it virus (a big one make my computer not work) if you know please tell me!

2006-09-05 22:58:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

the time i would be so grateful if u could walk me thru via our im yahoo. many thanx but atleast can someone tell me what trhe jumper is where it is lolcated?

2006-09-05 22:56:24 · 5 answers · asked by jacki j 1 in Desktops

ive change pc components years before plenty of time and never had a problem...

2006-09-05 22:37:56 · 12 answers · asked by ta3devil 2 in Add-ons

A Message came up when I switched it back on saying there had been a power cut and giving the options of safe mode, safe mode with networking etc. or start up windows i tried safe mode and it did'nt work so i tried start up windows and it gets as far as the Microsoft Screen with the blue lights along the bottom then clicks back to the error message can any one please HELP ME? ( I Now know not to just switch off at the wall when Computers Crash). Please Please Help Me.

2006-09-05 22:34:55 · 14 answers · asked by joa_kel 1 in Desktops

I cant figure out how to change the brightness of my Dell Inspiron laptop. Please Help.....

2006-09-05 22:19:13 · 4 answers · asked by arpana 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

anyone any ideas as to why when i log on to my computer everything closes down, i have to switch it on at least 3 times before i can actually get into any programms as it just keeps switching itself off, i think it could be some problem with the fan but im not sure

2006-09-05 22:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware