Hardware - October 2006

i have lost my pritner's cd.
my computer got virus in it so i had to delete my window and start all over again
so i need to inestall the cd so i could use my printer
but I HAVE lost it.
and my computer is windows xp and it dosn't do it it self, u know. i mean inestalling it without the cd
PLEASE HELP
i really need to use my printer

2006-10-28 23:18:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

i want to chat and cam with someone who has a mac

2006-10-28 23:04:59 · 1 answers · asked by chloe m 1 in Add-ons

I had my PC fixed a couple of days ago and as a part of the reparing process, they installed some additional things on it such Internet Explorer 7 and the Service Pack 2 for my Windows XP Home Edition. As a result, my printer needs to be reinstalled, but it keeps giving me this message that due to some error, it is unable to install the printer driver. I tried to download the latest one from canon's website. Didn't help. I'm running it through a USB port as I used to do before. When I turn on the printer during the installation, the "new hardware found" message appears, so the printer seems to communicate alright. Please, help!

2006-10-28 23:03:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

do computer screw charts exist? strange question I know but I am after a chart that would show me what each kind of screw is used for IE face plates, cd/floppy drive, mother board etc

2006-10-28 22:47:13 · 4 answers · asked by Tiger 5 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-28 22:45:34 · 7 answers · asked by she wolf 1 in Other - Hardware

1.ASUS P5B-E Intel P965 Dual Channel DDR2 6x SATA GBLan 8 Channel HD Audio PCI-E

2.ASUS P5B Intel P965 Dual Channel DDR2 6x SATA GBLan 8 Channel HD Audio PCI-E

3.ABIT AB9 PRO Intel P965 Dual Channel DDR2 800 SATA 7.1 HD Audio INTEL CORE 2 DUO READY

4.ABIT AB9 Intel P965 Dual Channel DDR2 800 SATA 7.1 HD Audio INTEL CORE 2 DUO READY

1........Best
2........2nd
3........3rd
4........Worst

2006-10-28 21:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by Elly L 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 21:28:45 · 7 answers · asked by lisa f 1 in Printers

2006-10-28 21:08:49 · 4 answers · asked by Zippy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm planning to buy a laptop from the US (I'm from Asia) because they're 50% cheaper than buying locally, but I'm worried about the warranty. Will the warranty still cover me even if I'm not in the US? Which brands have a worldwide warranty?

2006-10-28 20:28:43 · 4 answers · asked by sail191912 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

would the cpu be good for gaming AMD64! 3300+ Sempron CPU

2006-10-28 20:12:24 · 3 answers · asked by chriswinter82 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Pentium II and running Windows XP, with only 256 MB RAM. I know it's an old processor but it's so slow and keeps freezing up. I run a complete scan with a specialized program I downloaded off the internet which helps a lot, but I have the need for speed. Please help!

2006-10-28 19:57:13 · 11 answers · asked by internnett 2 in Other - Hardware

well, the moving images in these cameras on the mobile phones and digital cameras are more or less similar in function to the webcams..
Is there any specific software that can be used to convert these devices into webcams..

2006-10-28 19:54:37 · 8 answers · asked by VivekT 2 in Add-ons

ok so im plaing on making a computer but i dont want the store to put it together for me because they want to charge me $90 for it.

1.What tools do i need ?
2.How hard is it to put a computer together?
3.How long will it take?
4.What are the dangers if i put it together myself?

2006-10-28 19:52:43 · 9 answers · asked by Lance Y 1 in Desktops

I have a IBM that I use to test DOS programs with it. It has a whopping 6mhz intel CPU, 2mb ram and a huge 10mb HDD. The thing still works and runs DOS programs great. Just wondering if anyone had any smaller speed , ram

2006-10-28 19:34:42 · 5 answers · asked by champion_83_87 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My external hard disk made by toshiba of 60 gb is not detected on my computer window. When connecting it is shows in task bar but nothing is showingin my computer. so i am not able to open the files also. Even in device manager it is showing in usb connection as mass storage device. and the status saying it is working properly. I tried it in many computers and laptops but the same result. What can I do to solve this problem. I want to save my data on the disk. Pls advise.....

2006-10-28 19:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by safetyman 1 in Add-ons

I just got a toshiba.... supposedly it has an internal wireless card..... so shouldn't it just be able to connect to the internet?? I mean my bf's laptop similar and I am on it right now and it is running off he office building next doors wireless.....??? what do I do to make my laptop connect.

2006-10-28 19:23:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

should i be spending $300-$400 for a motherboard for gaming ?

2006-10-28 19:21:33 · 5 answers · asked by Elly L 1 in Desktops

My printout from the purchase from Dell clearly states I have paid for an Intel Celeron D processor, but my account on the Original System Configuration data shows I have a Celeron R. Both are from the same website.
Also, in XPSP2 Help & Support Advanced Sys Info, it shows I have Intel Celeron R. I read about both from the Intel site, but in plain English, which is more advanced and why? Also, I see that other items are in the Celeron R family. If "D" is more advanced, do I need to demand to change all "R" related products?

2006-10-28 19:01:37 · 5 answers · asked by Margo 3 in Desktops

Im thinking of buying this setup in mid January , is that a good time to buy ?

*Cpu: Intel Core2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz
*Motherboard: Asus P5LD2 SE/C, Intel Extreme ready
*Graphics Card: Leadtek PX7950GT TDH 512 mb , DVI HDTV-Out
SLI Ready GPU/Memory clock at 550/1400 Mhz
*HDD :250 gig 7200 rpm SATA-2 16mb cache
*PSU: 650 watts , SLI ready
*RAM: 2x 512mb (1gig) DDR2 XMS2-6400 , 800MHz
*Moniter: 19inch Widescreen 1440x900 , DVI 5ms response

1. How many stars out of 10 (10 being the best)
2. How long will it last until i have u upgrade ?
3. What would you change about it ?
4. Try to estimate how much the setup CURRENTLY costs ( i want to know if im getting ripped off)

2006-10-28 18:52:12 · 7 answers · asked by Elly L 1 in Desktops

Everytime I try to uninstall it my computer freezes....how can I uninstall it without wiping out my hard drive....

2006-10-28 18:49:16 · 3 answers · asked by LAMB 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-28 18:43:40 · 11 answers · asked by virginia_d3 1 in Other - Hardware

which microprocessor is better for gaming,surfing and other media capabilites, is it amd athlonfx 51 o pentium 4 extreme edition.

2006-10-28 18:42:01 · 3 answers · asked by christian p 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 18:41:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

online computer hardware stores like computerwarehouse.com and itzshop.com.

2006-10-28 18:37:05 · 8 answers · asked by techie 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 18:29:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mary Kay W 1 in Monitors

when i try to install the drive as a slave it will install but windows xp pro will not show the drive in my computer or windows explorer
please help me

when i run data lifeguard it said the drive is locked

2006-10-28 18:25:15 · 5 answers · asked by azdriller 1 in Desktops

How do you keep cds from scratching? I have one with family reunion pictures and do not know what to do to keep it from scratching. Is there a way without purchasing a cd case?

2006-10-28 18:19:25 · 5 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Add-ons

Purchased SDRAM DIMM PC 133 256MB to add to pc so I can install window XP. After inserting the card and hooking pc back up and turning on screen is black with a message. Tab for message and F1 for changing system settings. I hit F1...NOTHING! TAB, No a single thing. I turned it off and while rebooting it I was hitting F1 and is said preparing for setup and never did another thing. I have even took out card and put in the other slot...same thing. When I remove the card..Window ME (which i hate) starts right up like nothing. What can I do?

2006-10-28 18:10:15 · 3 answers · asked by poohrona 1 in Add-ons

What does it mean when a notebook is wireless conectivity.

2006-10-28 18:09:46 · 8 answers · asked by mrs.rios 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-28 18:04:30 · 6 answers · asked by hbuboy71 1 in Other - Hardware