Hardware - October 2006

finally had to break down and install service pack 2 for XP,and now it won't allow the firewall to stay on,how do i keep it from shutting it off??

2006-10-14 14:48:37 · 3 answers · asked by leopardlady 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I cannot connect my new computer to my printer because it doesn't have an LPT printer port thing in it and my printer doesn't have anything where you can use a USB cable..is there soem kind of transformer or something that can tranfser a printer cable to USB???

2006-10-14 14:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by dejay_web 1 in Printers

2006-10-14 14:40:01 · 5 answers · asked by Nancye pro 1 in Desktops

its just taking so long for programs to load

2006-10-14 14:33:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I've had it for only 3 months and usually it does beautifully, but an hour ago it froze. Just froze. The clock doesn't update, I can't move the cursor, the entire operating system (Mac OSX Tiger) froze. The screen hasn't even dimmed in the whole hour I've just let it sit. I've already tried all the keyboard commands for a forced shut-down and restart and all that jazz with no luck.

I was browsing the internet when it shut down, just normal stuff, nothing requiring any work on its behalf. Right now the only thing I can think of doing is waiting a couple hours for the battery to die.

How can I fix it?

2006-10-14 14:28:49 · 4 answers · asked by Snickle Beast 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-14 14:28:33 · 3 answers · asked by b_poawui 1 in Add-ons

I have a new laptop with 1 gig memory. However, my desktop is approximately 5 years old with only 128 MB. I would like to add 512MB. Is this an expensive endeavor? Can a novice like me install the card? Is the card universal or do I need to order from the comapny (Gateway) of which I made the purchase? Any suggestions?

2006-10-14 14:23:06 · 5 answers · asked by chris 3 in Add-ons

2006-10-14 14:19:15 · 3 answers · asked by puntagordabob 2 in Desktops

I run windows xp with service pack 2 and just installed a USB 2.0 pci card. Under the device manager everything checks out (drive is correct and device is working properly), but when I plug in a usb device (my camera or gig memory stick) the only thing that happens is my computer freezes.

What is the problem? How do i resolve it?

2006-10-14 14:09:22 · 5 answers · asked by David S 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-14 14:01:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have this old computer that uses a serial mouse and it stoped working on me. So i bought a mouse that attaches to the PS/2 port and that should work, but i don't think i have the software installed for it because it didn't work, so i went out and bought an adapter that conects to the serial port, but that still didn't work, any suggestions?

2006-10-14 13:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by Andy 3 in Other - Hardware

How can I select ONLY the programs i WANT , when starting my my PC? 10 points & my gratitude !! Thank-You!

2006-10-14 13:43:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When I try to play a DVD on my new computer, it tells me that I do not have a DVD Decoder installed. But, I do have the Decrypter...I have no idea what it is or does.

2006-10-14 13:40:46 · 3 answers · asked by Painter Lady 3 in Desktops

2006-10-14 13:24:47 · 7 answers · asked by charles c 1 in Desktops

like we had then like something happened to it then he had to go back an rebuild an now im trying to burn a cd an it says there is no cd burner

2006-10-14 13:22:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-10-14 13:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Hi, My goal is to connect CAT5E cables to an optical distribution frame, how can i do this

2006-10-14 13:01:50 · 4 answers · asked by caballero4eva 1 in Other - Hardware

ok when i boot up it says secondary drive 0 not found and secondary drive 1 not found i have 2 dvd drive in my computer i took one out and hooked up the new dvd burner into the same slot my old one was in the wires are hooked up the same way they where before.whats am i doing wrong?

2006-10-14 13:00:00 · 6 answers · asked by ed2bizkit 2 in Other - Hardware

When I use Windows Media Player I get a Window stating that I need a decoder, which costs $15. What the $&#^ is that? I was able to play DVD's under previous operating systems or versions of Media Player. Is there a free alternative?

2006-10-14 12:43:26 · 8 answers · asked by robv1 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-14 12:21:34 · 3 answers · asked by francisco d 1 in Printers

Because my boyfriends ex-girlfriend just sent one to me (I'm not too sure though) and I'm worried all my files and stuff on my computer is going to be ruined, or such. Please help me. Days like this really makes me wish I was a computer wiz. =(


It was a site link, that I had to download something, I don't know, but it wouldn't open with anything I opened it with. Oh please help me!

2006-10-14 12:13:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Or does it just continue to read the old amount of memory you had?

P.C. Dumbazz wants to know.

2006-10-14 12:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Because my boyfriends ex-girlfriend just sent one to me (I'm not too sure though) and I think she's stupid and wrong. I'm not trying to be mean or anything, to be frank I don't like her either but I'm doing my best to be nice to her, But seriously it's getting me angry to know that I MIGHT have a virus on my comp. Please help me, E-mail me so I know how to do this. Days like this really makes me wish I was a computer wiz. =(

I don't care what kind of virus, maybe something with massive pop-ups, or I don't know. ANYTHING.

2006-10-14 12:09:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

In the last month it has started having problems finding my primary and secondary drive. sometimes it works fine other times on the second or third try and like today it took eight trys before it located them.
Can anyone tell my why?

2006-10-14 12:09:08 · 4 answers · asked by Stan P 1 in Desktops

my computer keeps making beeping sounds

2006-10-14 12:03:11 · 3 answers · asked by Ryan U 1 in Other - Hardware

I am talking about files on Drive C. I run Windows XP Home Edition. Will doing this hurt my computer in any way? And how come it takes so long to perform this action?

2006-10-14 12:01:40 · 14 answers · asked by Painter Lady 3 in Desktops

2006-10-14 11:51:01 · 1 answers · asked by yaroncravchik 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-14 11:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by magiclovepl 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-14 11:32:51 · 4 answers · asked by bo m 1 in Other - Hardware

I plan to play games, but mostly World of Warcraft. I prefer a glossy screen around 15". Any ideas?

2006-10-14 11:26:06 · 10 answers · asked by Koy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks