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I'm using a 48x CD-ROM drive with iTunes 7 to import my music into mp3's, only it starts to copy at or around 2.5x, never going faster than 6x and sometimes dipping down to 0.2x.

I've used mostly store-bought music CD's, tried changing the bitrate, left iTunes as the only application running all with similar results. On a friend's computer (not that different from my own) they copy considerably faster. Could it be the drive's settings? iTunes doesn't seem to have settings for this.

My computer is running Windows XP SP2, Celeron 1.7GHz processor, 128MB DDR RAM.

2006-10-07 12:22:29 · 5 answers · asked by Johann 1 in Desktops

(i've got a Presario-04')

2006-10-07 11:58:25 · 4 answers · asked by Clear8 1 in Desktops

I heard any microsoft product not running windows xp will no longer work.I have not used my webtv for along time but before i plug it up i wanted to know would it work.

2006-10-07 11:43:06 · 1 answers · asked by gerald m 1 in Other - Hardware

I am buying a laptop, and and want to be able to burn CDs and DVDs. The option I found was "8X Max DVD Recordable (Dual Layer) EIDE Fixed Media Bay drive." Will this do what I want? If not, what will?

2006-10-07 11:42:30 · 5 answers · asked by stuckeymusic 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a pny 7600gs 256mb and they only sell the 512mb verison of it now will it work

2006-10-07 11:38:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I just bought a new laptop with 3 USB ports on it. I soon discovered I actually need 5 USB ports. Is there any type of adapter that can be used to increase the number of USB ports to 5 instead of 3.

2006-10-07 11:28:36 · 5 answers · asked by treeman 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer is full of pop-ups that i dont want.

I run Norton Anti-Virus 2006 and it does not pick all of it up.

What do I do?

2006-10-07 11:04:03 · 15 answers · asked by BaggieBadBoy 3 in Desktops

A brand new unopen package HP privillion desk top 2.9 ghz celeron bought in 2004 left unused for a year.

When setup and turn on the computer in 2005, the screen saids "NDTLR missing press alt ctrl delete to restart"

I called and complained
They (HP) sent me HP privillion system restore disk 1-9 disc.
The restoration works up until the 3rd CD, it stopped installing. It kept asking to insert the 3rd cd when the 3rd cd is already in. I tried putting in the 2nd or 4th cd etc and it still won't work.

Note that everything is formatted, I cannot get into windows at all. I tried to install a fresh Windows XP home & professional.
The booting works, but when it is trying to copy files from the XP cd, it stopped at 3%. "setup cannot copy file csrss.exe". Not just that. When I skip that file and continue installation, the rest of the files cannot be copied too.
HP won't do anything because it is out of warranty. BUT it was a brand new PC unused!! never worked when opened on the first day

2006-10-07 10:59:16 · 4 answers · asked by realazn2 2 in Desktops

2006-10-07 10:48:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm trying to power up a buddy's PC.

MSI Neo4-F
Antec Power Supply

As far as I can tell the power supply is OK. If I short pin 16 (PS_on) to pin 15 (common) I get all my voltages just fine.

The power switch itself is fine. When I check voltage across the switch it's something like 1 volt (I'm thinking this should be the 3.3V I see on PS_ON). So I figure I'll check continuity between the switch pins and the power supply connector pins. One switch pin is fine to the common but the other pin reads high resistance going to (PS_on), on the power supply plug.

Am I correct in assuming the power switch is supposed to be tied directly to the (PS_on) of the power supply plug? I'm thinking the board has a bad feed but wanted some other opinions.

Am I being clear as mud?

2006-10-07 10:33:17 · 1 answers · asked by Wurm™ 6 in Desktops

Hey friends,

I'm going to start my computer business by this Diwali at Kalyan (W). and I want you to suggest a good name for my computer business. Its about repairing computers, maintainance, assembling etc.

Please suggest any names starting with the CHARACTER "i" ONLY ( for Example:- Ideal computers or solutions, iCare center etc...)

Your opinions are welcome, also specify any plus points with your suggested Name if you can.

Thank you very much!

2006-10-07 10:17:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I lent my Gateway 400VTX laptop to my daughter, and 1 year later she brings it nack to me and it does not boot up or show any signs of life when plugged into the AC.

If the battery is "dead" would AC power still work to bring it to life?

Is there any way to tell what is wrong diagnostically when there ar no signs of life?

2006-10-07 10:15:50 · 4 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey friends,

I'm going to start my computer business by this Diwali at Kalyan (W). and I want you to suggest a good name for my computer business.

Please suggest any names starting with the CHARACTER "i" ONLY ( for Example:- Ideal computers or solutions, iCare center etc...)

Your opinions are welcome, also specify any plus points with your suggested Name if you can.

Thank you very much!

2006-10-07 10:11:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

because i am unable to find anything other than sosw-852sx, and the drive doesn't work properly.

2006-10-07 09:59:20 · 1 answers · asked by joelius24 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

So i have a apple IMAC G5 not intel no camera. Recently it has been randomly going to sleep. It also is been running very loud. How can i check the inside temperature when it is on? what program?
Thanks

2006-10-07 09:35:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Battery Life?
I have purchased a Sony VGN AR11m but when it comes to battery life i have a issue. Its only been on 51 minutes after a full charge and only have 26% left. Also when you run a laptop on a charger does it run up a lot of electricity, more than a pc. Is it cost efficent to just keep a laptop on a power supply when using it. Please Help

Now i have changed the power management setting from Minimal Power Management to Vaio Ultimate Batterey Setting, did that cause some of the problem. Now the only other thing working in the background is norton, should this make a difference

2006-10-07 09:21:04 · 3 answers · asked by andrew_glasgow_male2006 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What do you guys think is better and cheaper, building a PC or buying?

2006-10-07 09:09:00 · 12 answers · asked by Sean Brackeen 3 in Desktops

i have a agp x4 card in my pc( a ge-force 4 mmx 128mb) and obviously i am going to upgrade it as i have vista on that system dual booted with xp
i have checked the motherboard specs and it states it can only take max x4 agp
can i use a x8 agp card on a system with a max x4 compatability but then i will only get x4 agp power
in other words will a x8 agp card just revert to x4 when put in a machine with x4 specs

2006-10-07 08:56:23 · 5 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

I have a 250GB harddrive and im putting it in my computer i back my computer then install it then put the software in the computer for the new hardrive

2006-10-07 08:54:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Desktops

There was an icon in the task bar tray that I clicked to safely eject a disk, but I accidentally clicked the one to remove the disk drives. The only things showing up in My Computer folder are C, D, and K. Now F, G, H, and I are missing. Are they gone for good? I really hope not. How do I restore these? Thanks for your help!

2006-10-07 08:49:08 · 3 answers · asked by beeswax 1 in Desktops

I have purchased a Sony VGN AR11m but when it comes to battery life i have a issue. Its only been on 51 minutes after a full charge and only have 26% left. Also when you run a laptop on a charger does it run up a lot of electricity, more than a pc. Is it cost efficent to just keep a laptop on a power supply when using it. Please Help

2006-10-07 08:47:13 · 4 answers · asked by andrew_glasgow_male2006 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

to the classic disk harddrive? Ive killed 6 in 8 years. Im tired of this delicate machine!

2006-10-07 08:44:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

When I try to access the properties for a printer, it says "Printer properties cannot be displayed. The print spooler service is not running." Unfortunately, it IS running! I went into the services module and checked - it's set to "Automatic" and is currently running.

I tried stopping and re-starting the print spooler service; that worked fine, but still no luck printing or accessing printer properties.

I tried rebooting the computer; no luck.

Obviously, the RPC service is running, and there are no other listed services in the "Dependencies" box.

Any help much appreciated!

2006-10-07 08:26:08 · 0 answers · asked by beautifulcanada 1 in Printers

I've been looking for a new laptop, a tablet to be exact. I like the Toshiba M400.It doesn't come with a graphics card just intergrated intel graphics. Although the Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset says it features PCI Express* x16 graphics ports.So am i able to add a Graphics card?

2006-10-07 08:23:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

How would this display TV on a 20'' monitor (1680x1050)?? Would it look crappy and pixelated because of the high resolution? What about games? Am I better off with say 1280x1024 resolution?

2006-10-07 08:22:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Ok....I have a laser printer and i need to print something on a flashcard? How do I set it up?

P.S. The printer is a Brother HL 5040

2006-10-07 08:13:50 · 1 answers · asked by exp4ndtim3 1 in Printers

while trying to burn a DVD, I get this message.
there is not enough space available for recording process there are 1454mb available for temp files the folder c:docum but recording process will take 4568

2006-10-07 08:13:39 · 8 answers · asked by kccoleman2002 1 in Desktops

I would like to know what is the minium and the maximum cpu temperature, so I can make sure that it doesn't overheat. My CPU is Pentium 4 2.53GHz bus speed 533MHz.

2006-10-07 08:07:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

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