Hardware - November 2006

When I click to veiw how much memory is left on my computer is shows very little free. I cant even defrag. But I dont have many unused programs.( I have tried clearing memory up that way) but I do have tons of my kids pictures loaded on my computer. How can I keep them on there and yet clear off some memory. I really dont want to delete them since those are all my little memories. can anyone help??

2006-11-15 07:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by ladalina1113 1 in Desktops

one that has a good life span, but not too junky

2006-11-15 06:58:44 · 9 answers · asked by firedragondemon18 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

If I want to sell it outright, how do I get all of my information erased from it? Or is there a place that buys, reconfigures and resells laptops?

2006-11-15 06:57:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

if i get xp professional (not the oem version) then it will cost 300 bucks plus tax, and i can get a brand new computer at tigerdirect or dell for around that price.

like i dont wanna contamnate my mac :(

2006-11-15 06:54:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

the opening windows splash is full screen. screen area (resolution?) is 1024 x 768

2006-11-15 06:51:07 · 2 answers · asked by cashthischeck 1 in Monitors

fr last few days iam the problem coming from computer-what to do

2006-11-15 06:48:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

like the ones that are stored on my ipod. the ipod is set up for the windows OS.

2006-11-15 06:47:18 · 7 answers · asked by montreux_76 2 in Desktops

2006-11-15 06:44:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My cdrw/dvd drive doesn't seem to want to work... whenever I put a cd in it won't pick it up, but the cd drive light flashes and the little cd picture next to the mouse arrow appears.
however it picks up copied cds and blank cds fine, and I can copy things onto cds still. its a laptop computer
This is getting really annoying as it can't be broken or surely it wouldn't pick up any type of cd. it used to work fine

2006-11-15 06:42:58 · 9 answers · asked by emma 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

buy a new computer

2006-11-15 06:40:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I am getting error message bcmwltry.exe. How can I log onto my computer on safe mode to restore my computer

2006-11-15 06:36:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kay_Ladee 2 in Desktops

Recently the sounds generated by my pc are sometimes broken up. The sounds are built in to motherboard. can I repair the sounds with software? Motherboard is Winfast K8s55A with an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ processor Speakers are Logitech X-230. Wiindows XP Pro with SP2

2006-11-15 06:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by Alan G 1 in Other - Hardware

OK whats faster 4-4-4-10 or 5-5-5-12 ?

I've read all the stickies and guides and I'm still confused.

2006-11-15 06:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by Patrick M 1 in Add-ons

Ran Sandra memory bandwidth test on my P5LD2 Deluxe with PD 930 and OCZ Pc5400(5300)(5-5-5).Had overclock to 3.4Ghz,921.8 system bus(CPU-Z).Results told me efficiency was only about 60% and to raise FSB.Each time I raised clock,FSB increased,but efficiency decreased.Without overclocking efficiency was at 75%.Tried SPD and manual settings for timings only to get same results,raised voltage by 1 to 1.9V and no boot.
Question is what can I do to increase efficiency at higher clock,FSB.Looks like changing multiplier is out of the question.Or am I better off with no OC and accepting 75%?Temp gets a little too much for me when I raise CPU voltage.My setup will be mainly for video editing /encoding.I'm not into extreme OC,but wanted to squeeze a little more juice out ,since it's there.Considering getting new RAM with lower timing,hoping this will help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-11-15 06:18:44 · 1 answers · asked by Patrick M 1 in Desktops

I currenty have an Nvidia GE Force 6600 (256kb) which is very good, but the new splinter cell game is not that smooth on it? My budget is about £50 would this get me a better card than the one I have atm? My pc is a top spec media one made by HP and had !gb ram and a 3.4 gb processor

2006-11-15 06:18:03 · 5 answers · asked by Concho 1 in Other - Hardware

We keep hitting the side of the monitor and it stops for about 5 (or less...) minutes... Why does it make the noise, and is there any way to get the noise to stop?

2006-11-15 06:16:16 · 7 answers · asked by Shane 1 in Monitors

spilled glue on my glass PC monitor

2006-11-15 06:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by Jerome A 1 in Monitors

2006-11-15 05:54:56 · 3 answers · asked by Peter H 2 in Desktops

if so what cables and accessories would i need? thanks.

2006-11-15 05:36:06 · 4 answers · asked by jay 2 in Monitors

2006-11-15 05:35:54 · 5 answers · asked by Suzanne R 1 in Printers

Also the water dries very quickly and it won't rub off after it dries. I am trying to clean it while it is on and a bit warm. Should I only try to clean it when it is off?
Thanks, Joe Conrad

2006-11-15 05:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by Joe Conrad 2 in Monitors

i prefer pc because i'ts all i know how to use. i am mac illetarate.

2006-11-15 05:26:08 · 11 answers · asked by the one and only robertc1985 4 in Desktops

http://www.versatables.com/pages/products/multimedia/avdc72.php

I want to buy one but haven't heard anything about it yet.

2006-11-15 05:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by jimmy c 1 in Other - Hardware

The new card does not have a power cord and I am installing it so that I can run 2 monitors. If the new card does not work and I have disabled the onboard card how will I see what is going on to re enable the onboard card. I am totally freaked about disabling the onboard. I have gotten to the point of doing it and just can't make myself in fear of the inability to see what is going on....should I call the geeksquad?

2006-11-15 05:17:17 · 7 answers · asked by smithadvisorygroup@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Hardware

what is the correct ram to buy if i nd to upgrade to 512mb?my model is ibm levono thinkpad pro version 2.0 1834A58.can it be upgraded to 1gbpls help,thks!!

2006-11-15 05:14:33 · 1 answers · asked by drunkdriver38 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

keep in mind I'm a college student and I need something that is afforable also I heard a Mac is better b/c it doesn't get many virus. I dont know about that b/c I never use a Mac and usually my desktop runs slow ne ways. thx in advanced :p

2006-11-15 05:09:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a old computer and a newer one that the cd-rom stoped working will the old one work in the newer one.

2006-11-15 04:49:12 · 5 answers · asked by donna b 1 in Other - Hardware

is there any way you can edit or change the icons in my computer,i want tio know so i can change the dvd-rw drive icon as i have installed a new dvd-rw drive ,but it comes up with a cd-rom icon but it is named dvd-rw....the dvd rom (2nd drive )comes up with a normal dvd rom icon with the name dvd underneath it
any ideas

2006-11-15 04:49:09 · 1 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

2006-11-15 04:38:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I had this in my old comp and it worked fine, but I can't seem to get it to work now. The device manager recognizes the hardware and has it listed in disk drives. I need to know how to change it's location to D:\ or E:\ and make sure it will burn my discs. Can anyone help me?

2006-11-15 04:31:28 · 2 answers · asked by aulnersgirl 1 in Add-ons