Hardware - October 2006

2006-10-28 14:00:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I need help because everytime I boot my computer a command prompt will pop up on my desktop with a command line C:/DocumentandSettings/vangaven/Shutdown -t 00 -F something similiar to that. I just need help on how to eliminate the command prompt period. Any help with be greatly appreciated!

2006-10-28 13:56:03 · 2 answers · asked by boo12acer 1 in Desktops

okay, my wireless mouse does not work at times- it'll let me scroll and move the cursor, but it won't let me click anything!!! i have to restart the computer every time for it to work like, 20 minutes, and then it'll somehow disable the mouse clicking-ness. the batteries are new and charged. btw, this is a brand new mouse and it was like this since we got it. what's wrong??!!

2006-10-28 13:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by mcstennis09 3 in Add-ons

I need a skilled answer of why. I don't really know what the pupose of defraging the home PC really is. All I do know is that it helps to open files easier. So if you do know the answer, please share.

2006-10-28 13:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Homer 4 in Other - Hardware

I have an older computer,and i decided to try and get it up and running again,I put a powersupply in it,plugged it in,green light on the motherboard lit up,and I pushed the power button and nothing.

Could it be that the switch to turn it on is bad or is it a motherboard problem??

2006-10-28 13:14:38 · 7 answers · asked by nerve34 2 in Other - Hardware

I am interested in buying a new computer to use for designing and animation. I am tired of computers which take for ever to load a simple effect in designing software once the resolutions is a bit bigger than usual or once a 3D design starts to get slightly detailed.

I know about software, I don’t know much about hardware.

Please suggest the best solutions in detail, about ROM, RAM, dualCORE, graphic’s card, best screens, the whole shebang…! Mind you that it is for professional work as well as playing videogames (part of the profession), so no medium capacity stuff.

Would appreciate a price estimate if possible.

2006-10-28 12:58:45 · 2 answers · asked by gf17gr 2 in Other - Hardware

im ebaying a couple of used laptops, im leaning towards a vaio any recommendations ?

2006-10-28 12:52:33 · 12 answers · asked by JOE 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-28 12:33:42 · 2 answers · asked by ddss33 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I really need to know plz help.

2006-10-28 12:31:46 · 7 answers · asked by igmaniii 4 in Monitors

i have an s video connected from my laptop to my tv but i dont know how to make it work .
do i just plug it in or is there something u hafto do?

2006-10-28 12:30:19 · 4 answers · asked by Spazboy 2 in Add-ons

2006-10-28 12:24:42 · 33 answers · asked by strings 1 in Monitors

2006-10-28 12:17:16 · 7 answers · asked by lmays2000 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 12:16:57 · 5 answers · asked by Lewisthelab 4 in Other - Hardware

i really need help! is a mac mini 1.83 ghz worth it?

2006-10-28 12:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by cjd2411 1 in Desktops

2006-10-28 12:11:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

We work on laptops, and I hate laptops.

2006-10-28 12:09:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I have a hard dirve that is devided into 2, C and D but my CD device was installed into my D drive. Concidering that I have a pentium 2 would it be easier to try to get that space back or buy a new hard drive.

2006-10-28 12:07:41 · 5 answers · asked by lord_andys_new_id 1 in Other - Hardware

Sound any good ?

2006-10-28 11:52:31 · 1 answers · asked by Marg C 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

For some reason when i put a CD into my CD-ROM drive on my laptop it acts like it sees it but nothing comes up. when i go to My Computer to see if its there there is no icon. it has worked in the past. HELP!!! and it is not dirty. i think it just got uninstalled or something. I will download if i have to but a friend is having the same problem on his desktop and he has dial-up so he cant download. I however can download and will if i have to. please help

2006-10-28 11:42:35 · 2 answers · asked by lhamil64 3 in Other - Hardware

I currently own a Gateway 500S that I had purchased in june of 2003. Last weekend, I purchased a Gateway , 21" wide, flat screen monitor from best buy. To my dissapointment, when I hooked up the monitor to my system, i got sub par graphics. I wound up taking the monitor back to best buy the following evening.

I know I must upgrade the graphics card within my pc. I am currently doing research and trying to determine which will be the best graphics card that will be compatable with my system. Any recommedations? I want to spend anywhere within a range of $200-$300. I am planning on getting the monitor again for christmas.

2006-10-28 11:41:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

i had a power outage a few days back, now my monitor is showing little dots of color everywhere off and on. Does anybody know how to fix this?

2006-10-28 11:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by brythedude 2 in Monitors

it doesnt really bother me, but i wanna know what that is???

i have the sont vaio 20 screen with the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

it is making a very faint bussing like a bee noise. it is not that noticeable but if you pay attention to it, you can hear it.

help?????
thanks!!

2006-10-28 11:29:30 · 2 answers · asked by bluepuddle 3 in Other - Hardware

LAPTOPS

2006-10-28 11:28:22 · 2 answers · asked by Marg C 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Got a Maxtor 300GB Ultra16 PATA Internal Hard Drive. 16MB Cache buffer, 7200rpm. (all for $89.98 after coupons/rebates from Staples)

We're gonna attempt to install it ourselves...."scary". I read things like changing "BIOS" etc....different cables you can encounter....all that kinda freaks me out a bit. (my computer hardware skill level: ZERO)

Some make it sound like it's as easy as removing screws, old hard drive, sliding new one in.....put in screws.....put cables in place...and your off. Is this accurate?

I have a 2003 Dell Dimension 4600, Windows XP....80GB hard drive.....decent pc really.

So.....am I getting in over my head here? Once I get the hard drive IN.....I basically have a pc that's a giant paperweight, correct? HOW to I reload windows? Just pop in that disc that came with my dell...that's got everything on it? WHAT is my Cue to start installing? You put the cd in BEFORE you fire it all back up or what?

Thank you!

2006-10-28 11:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by Gray Rock 3 in Add-ons

is there a spell check on word pad

2006-10-28 11:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by Cordy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-28 10:59:21 · 6 answers · asked by libby 1 in Other - Hardware

my pc is in my kitchen and every time something switches on or off i.e fridge, telly , lights etc, I sometimes get mad cracking or popping noises on the computer. I got a surge adapter today, but its still at it ......any cures please ???

2006-10-28 10:49:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i want to buy a Hanns·G HW191D / 19" / 5ms / 700:1 / WXGA 1440 x 900 / DVI-D / Widescreen LCD Monitor from Tiger Direct and a Dell GX240 Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz / 256MB / 20GB HDD / CD-ROM / AGP Video Card / Integrated 10/100Mbps LAN / Windows 2000 / Off-Lease Refurbished Desktop PC from tiger direct. I was wondering if they would be compatiable. they both have or can be used with vga ports. also is this a good buy?

heres a link to the monitor

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1828823&Sku=H94-1904

and a link to the deskto

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1734029&CatId=0

2006-10-28 10:47:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Last time, I was able to fix this by changing my desktop background/ properties, but this time it won't work. I can't open My Documents, My Pictures, My Computer or even Recycle Bin. I've tried from the desktop and from the start menu. I click on these and all icons vanish, then reappear, but they're useless. HELP!!!!!

2006-10-28 10:46:04 · 3 answers · asked by Holly 5 in Desktops

2006-10-28 10:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by tom 1 in Desktops