Hardware - October 2006

2006-10-14 01:07:27 · 3 answers · asked by stewart_pittman 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-14 00:52:32 · 4 answers · asked by lorrainefernandes4 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-13 23:43:18 · 4 answers · asked by tinita 1 in Other - Hardware

I have 900mb ram normaly, 1of the 3 sticks is not pluged in properly so it is now 600. I always have around 300mb left.does it only affect my computer if the number goes towards zero? or should i plug it back in and it WILL imporve the computer's preformance?

2006-10-13 23:25:43 · 11 answers · asked by Eligh 4 in Other - Hardware

66 boxes of hp ink and toner. Contacted hp they want reciepts(don't have them) Would anyone or company that you know would buy them from me? They are cluttering my house. I dont want to give them away since I know they are worth something.

2006-10-13 22:47:51 · 3 answers · asked by vega89191 2 in Printers

I downloaded a DJ program from the internet, played it and deleted it from the computer. Ever since then, when I open 'my computer', the icon for the C drive has changed. I click on it to open it and a small window appears saying

"windows cannot find the program mixvibespro.exe. The program is needed for opening files of type, 'file'. Type in the executable file to used instead."
Then it gives me a space to enter what i want.

I can access the hard drive using the right mouse button, and clicking on explore or open, but why has it changed and what can i do to get rid of this mixvibes thing.

Your help is much appreciated.

2006-10-13 22:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by w70_firefighter 1 in Desktops

2006-10-13 21:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Desktops

pc has 800 mgz cpu and 512 mb, 20 gb hdd with about 3 gb of free space, running windows xp home version 2, about 5 years old, off brand. recently added belkin 5 port usb 2.0 card and la cie 250 gb external hd, that's when problems started. pc would not auto shut off at first, had to push on/off button. would boot up to windows login, had to click profile, never had to do that before. today booted up to check disk utility which I (foolishly) skipped on the second login. All these Microsoft Money 2004 error messages popped up, window from system tray pops up I need to run check disk utility. try to get out of Microsoft Money 2004 error messages to run check disk. go to delete Microsoft Money 2004 from add/delete programs and every thing locks up, ctrl-alt-delete, no go. turn off pc with on/off switch, leave for a bit in frustration (!), try again, run check disk, get all these error messages about FAT on same area (i think), fixed by copying. then goes to cd rom error,need boot cd HELP!!

2006-10-13 21:13:25 · 7 answers · asked by Please Answer! 1 in Desktops

My IBM laptop thinkpad 240Z one key has following problem:
When I press this "k" key, screen will display "kkkkkkk......" and keep going can't not stop "k", and sometime press "k" key it will display nothing, but sometime it works fine, I have moved all caps of keyboard, but found nothing wrong, I was told that use alcohol to clean the plastic board which under the malfunction key, I did that. the problem still exist. Please expert (s) help me. thanks

2006-10-13 20:34:47 · 3 answers · asked by for2000 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-13 20:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by JOHN P 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Toshiba port M400

2006-10-13 20:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by ade d 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-13 19:57:25 · 5 answers · asked by Toya 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have HP a250n and have Geforce 6800GT. I have a new monitor which is 24 inch dell. But I got a problem. I don't want to dispose my old 17 inch CRTt monitor. I there a chance that I can use two monitors on my PC???

2006-10-13 19:30:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Onboard graphics in Intel share its Video RAM from System RAM.
Is it true?
What about AGP? does it share its VRAM from system RAM?
What about PCI Express? does it share its VRAM from system RAM?

2006-10-13 19:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by asd d 1 in Desktops

My laptop died, so I'm replacing it. I'm a huge fan of Toshiba, and my warranty credit is only at TigerDirect.com.

My old one was a P35 Pentium 4 3.5GHz, 1.5GB DDR RAM, 17' widescreen - but I ran it at about half-speed most of the time to prevent overheating, so I'm used to about 1.8ish.

This is my main computer, but I don't do anything that intensive: web browsing, Notepad web design, AIM, word processing, basic Java/Visual Basic programming. The ability to multi-task is the most important thing.

Here are my four choices:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2456543&CatId=1893
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2212530&CatId=2289
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2475964&CatId=1896
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2466470&CatId=2242

For simplicity, please refer to them by the model number (P35, M105, A105, F25)

2006-10-13 19:21:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Where I can re-format and install new driver for my pc in Singapore? How much it cost?

2006-10-13 19:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by porridge0000 3 in Desktops

2006-10-13 18:53:48 · 3 answers · asked by Allen 3 in Add-ons

ok whenever i type something on my laptop keyboard it cums out different [ex. i type "P" it thinks i typed 5] this happened when my friend plugged in his USB keyboard [prolly thinking i dont need my main keyboard ] any sugguestions on how to stop this? [i typed this using on-screen keyboard] i tried restarting but it didnt do a thing
please help me [10 pts. k?]

2006-10-13 18:52:32 · 7 answers · asked by Carcer_City 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-13 18:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by picopico 5 in Desktops

I would like to know which is a better cpu, intel pentium or amd? Also, in today's market which are the normal cpu s that are being used my people, both intel and amd(ie. dual core, ht, 64 bit etc)? Hoiw about price difference? Personal opinions are also accpeted.

2006-10-13 18:06:54 · 15 answers · asked by maayub15 1 in Other - Hardware

I want to combine 2 or more computer, so my PC have more speed to process anything, like encode-decode movie or just to edit some picture with photosop , etc.
I've tried to use some clustering software like Beowulf, windows clustering, linux clustering, but it just for web server and database management, and sometimes we must build a software under CxC :(
I think it's very 'impresive' to use regular windows software in 'SuperComputer'

2006-10-13 18:06:48 · 4 answers · asked by Manzana verde 5 in Other - Hardware

micro has warned me on at least 3occasions I am running out of memory.I'm a novice.Suppose I went to install/uninstall programmes and deleted everything then reinstalled my OS would that help or be a big no no.I only have 256 mem.I have 32 gigs free disc space available as of now

2006-10-13 17:55:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I plan on opening a ebay store & in turn will need to buy a Digital camera for down loading items .
What is the most economic with the best low price,and camera brand should i be looking at ?
I do not want to pay big money out,i just want simple pictures & simple down loading procedures ?
The family has 2 PC=windows 98 & windowsXP
I need suggestions..
Thank You.
Luke.

2006-10-13 17:41:25 · 7 answers · asked by lukec1943 1 in Other - Hardware

While working on computer when I am using any programe like Internet explore windows gives message that this programmes has encountered some problem and will shut down and the most of the time windows shuts down or only programe shuts down. I have checked my RAM it is OK. I have installed fresh XP but this problem is still there. I SCANED my hard disk it shows OK. SO is it my mother board which is working properly . I have Intel original D101GGCL MB Bought 9 months back. pl Advice how can I confirm what is causing problem. Thanks.

2006-10-13 17:25:54 · 6 answers · asked by sandy 2 in Desktops

I'm not a hardware buff so it might just be a misunderstanding.

Old computer runs great, usually good without any probs. for a month or two. Then all of a sudden it freezes then reboots itself, before it freezes there's a clicking noise coming from the comp. which I'm pretty sure the clicking is coming from or some way connected to the hard drive. When I hear that noise I know the computer is about to crash - freeze, then reboot itself. After it reboots it detects no hard drive, tried rebooting but still no hard drive detected. This doesn't happen to often, when it does I usually have to format hard drive and install everything.
I noticed by unplugging the ribbon from the hard drive and then pluggng it back, that it fixes this odd prob., runs great for a month. When it happens again I just reconnect the hard drive. My cpu temp is fine, all new cables and ribbons. New 80gig hard drive, had 256mb/added 512ram, its been a prob for 3yrs beside that it runs great. any idea?

2006-10-13 17:22:45 · 9 answers · asked by av2ene 2 in Other - Hardware

I would like to increase the size of my harddrive, will my computer run at a quicker pace ? Thanks

2006-10-13 16:37:24 · 12 answers · asked by usay01 2 in Desktops

2006-10-13 15:58:48 · 2 answers · asked by The true gangster! 1 in Add-ons

My main PC runs on XP. My old PC ran win 98. I was thinking of taking the hardrive of the old PC and slaving it to the new PC. I am assuming there shouldnt be any issues with XP seing it as a new drive and me be able to take out my mp3's from the old drive, or because is 2 different versions of windows would I have a problem. I do not want to go thru the work of taking the pc apart then slaving the drive and it wont work.

2006-10-13 15:34:38 · 12 answers · asked by Cyrinos 4 in Desktops

i changed the cartridge but it hasn't gotten any better

2006-10-13 15:16:56 · 6 answers · asked by desmj4 1 in Printers

I have a Dell dimension 4600, 2.4 ghz, 40gb hd, currently have fx 5200 128mb AGP, i don't know what my power supply's power.

2006-10-13 15:15:11 · 2 answers · asked by ljohnyl 2 in Other - Hardware