Hardware - October 2006

my laptop is running really slow. i have a Compaq Presario 2100. i checked the hard drive and i have about 22 gigs left in that. i did the disk clean up, i even did that windows tweaking program to make it start faster yet it is still really slow. internet explorer takes forever to start too. i am on a really LOW BUDGET so i dont have much money to buy programs for it.... please help!!

2006-10-29 02:45:06 · 9 answers · asked by James D 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

a program called screendragon vs3 keeps appering on my computer everytime i start it up. I have tried uninstalling it but to no avail. How can I get rid of it? It's driving me nuts!

2006-10-29 02:41:43 · 7 answers · asked by EVSCHICK 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

does anyone know what a ialmrnt5 display driver is and how to fix it ?

2006-10-29 02:31:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-10-29 02:19:16 · 8 answers · asked by Nette 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to know because I am making a new computer.

2006-10-29 02:14:59 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel "Pathology" Damnation 2 in Other - Hardware

and also how many kb's are 240 mb

2006-10-29 02:11:38 · 8 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Add-ons

It starts loading windows and then the screen turns blue with a black rectangle and starts all over.

Could it be a hardware issue?

Video card?

2006-10-29 01:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by Mario Savio 6 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-29 01:34:15 · 13 answers · asked by navee 1 in Other - Hardware

I need some recommendations on a good Video Capture Card. I do not want to watch live TV on my PC. I do not want to record live TV on my PC. I want to capture video from my VCR, at high quality, with little loss of frames. I would appreciate specific recommendations, including brand names / model numbers.

2006-10-29 01:04:33 · 3 answers · asked by AvocadoBanana 1 in Add-ons

2006-10-29 01:36:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bonnie W 1 in Monitors

i just go a new one and it's so hot, i can't put it on my lap. it has been on for only a couple hours. is this normal for all laptops? it almost feels like the battery might catch fire like i've heard on the news

2006-10-29 01:33:55 · 10 answers · asked by FoundNemo 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

this is an assignment i need to do

2006-10-29 01:24:38 · 4 answers · asked by yassin J 1 in Add-ons

I am new at this stuff and my desk needs to be moved and some of the cords are tangled so it would be easier to just unplug it to do all that is necessary. I just want to make sure this will not do me harm. Check it up to be too cautious, but I would rather be safe than sorry.

2006-10-29 01:18:17 · 9 answers · asked by cgslady96 2 in Add-ons

Processor at 100%

2006-10-29 01:15:20 · 8 answers · asked by Daniel P 1 in Desktops

I added ServicePack 2, The procedure didnt finish. The next time I booted the screen is saying searching for boot record from IDE 0 and it stays like that forever. Tried to boot from CD ROM and it skips the CD ROM and agin tries to boot from IDE. It is a P3 machine with 128 Mb RAM and 20 GB Storage capacity. I want to format the c: drive and re-install XP ........Please give some 'to the point' solutions............its really bugging my head......

2006-10-29 01:12:48 · 5 answers · asked by ARUN KUMAR B.K 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-29 01:12:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2006-10-29 01:12:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Because from what i know, only AMD Athlon have the latest 64-bit technology.
Thanks

2006-10-29 01:09:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

okay so this is th exact question, my hard drive(d) disappeared from my computers a couple weeks ago. bios recognizes it, it sounds fine, i hear ir spinning, there's no dust, i just need to find it. my cables are fine and a data recovery programs can read it, but i don't think i need to go that far. any suggestions?
and no when i type it into search it says it can't find it. i need it back because of the lack of space on my c drive that's where i stored everything. i didn't have a cd data burning program so i didn't back it up. now i have it but can't find d drive. help?

2006-10-29 01:06:20 · 2 answers · asked by maryjane4006 2 in Other - Hardware

My computer was shut down last nite and I couldn't turn it on all I got was a black screen saying "there are some files missing" could it be a virus? I think I should format my pc but honestly I never done this before so I'd be very glad if you could tell me what to do step by step....Thanx in advance....

2006-10-29 00:47:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

memory is to full need new memory

2006-10-29 00:37:22 · 3 answers · asked by jlynnbabygirl 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy a relatively cheap but reliable used or refurbished computer(desk top), mainly for office use. Mostly surfing on internet and using "light" software. Not games.

Do anyone know anywhere reputable that sells refurbished computers with some warrenty(at least 90 days)?

Thanks,

Johnny B

2006-10-29 00:29:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Have bought a laptop , want to connect with my Nokia 6630 3G phone to access internet using USB cable . Had got a Nokia Software PC Suite CD . Have downloaded that , but when connect mobile & PC it gives an error searching for hardware , cud it be because I have noty downloaded anti virus software ... Please help

2006-10-29 00:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by geet_manchanda 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

0 times symbol 00000000" referenced memory at " 0 times symbol 00000000". The memory could not be "read"

This is the notice I get when I try to access features on Windows XP control panel, Install New Programs and Run them etc

I recently reformated my PC using the Master Disc I created and not only does this happen now but my PC is very slow

2006-10-29 00:11:12 · 3 answers · asked by Gael Garcia Bernal 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 23:58:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I've been on other websites and they say that I need a new graphics card.
Here are the Computer Specifications:

RAM/DDR = 256

HDD = 40Gb

Processor = Intel Celeron D 336 (2.80Ghz)

Graphics/Video Card = Integrated SiS 661 FX AGP Graphics

Please Help!

2006-10-28 23:49:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

if i was to get a laptop which would be the best one to buy?

2006-10-28 23:49:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking at a laptop that has suffered from a power surge and the guy says the motherboard may have been affected. And when he turns it on the computer comes to a stop. Can motherboards be replaced? Thanks!

2006-10-28 23:49:27 · 3 answers · asked by reeseepup16 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my motherboard has failed so i need to purchase a new one.

2006-10-28 23:25:40 · 4 answers · asked by Bash 1 in Desktops

removed floppy drive as not needed, keep getting message press f1 to continue ,floppy drive fail 40

2006-10-28 23:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by peter j 1 in Other - Hardware