Hardware - December 2006

I am trying to copy my "My Pictures" folder (it's quite big) from my older external harddrive to a new, bigger one.I'm getting a JPG decode error- with the message "can't allocate memory for result image(s)! Out of memory". The old harddrive is almost full, but the new one is nearly empty. I formatted it as the instructions said before using it. I am able to see some of the thumbnails in a folder (in both harddrives) but others are blank and when I try to open the photo I get the above error. Is it because I need to free more space on the old harddrive? The copy process seems to work ok but then some of the pictures can't be seen. I don't want to lose the pictures. Any help resolving the problem would be appreciated! Thank you

2006-12-10 22:40:48 · 2 answers · asked by wanderlust 1 in Add-ons

if I get a compatible motherboard with 800 MHz FSB, which RAM should I get? 667 MHz, 800 Mhz, or 1066 HMz ? Is there any point getting RAM higher than 800 MHz ?

2006-12-10 22:38:19 · 4 answers · asked by Sporadic 4 in Desktops

I realize it's getting too hot. Is it because i'm a smoker, and have smoked near this pc for about a year, or could there be another reason?
Is this a really serious problem, or , is that what it's supposed to do---i'm a little worried...What should i do?

2006-12-10 22:34:47 · 4 answers · asked by Lisarmia 1 in Other - Hardware

The laptop model i am looking for is cheaper in US than in India. Is there anyway to buy this laptop online and have it shipped to me in India?

2006-12-10 22:26:47 · 7 answers · asked by Hithere 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am not sure where i've went wrong... I've bought a lovely new 300gb hard drive, and went to install it into my system, replacing my older 80 gb hard drive. On opening the system, however, I discovered that the hard drive already in the pc was connected with a narrow flat cable, unlike the normal wide flat ones i've seen.... (I didnt install this, a local pc shop did) Is this IDE? Anyway... I have used Norton Ghost to clone my old smaller hard drive to my new larger hard drive, and all seemed well until i removed the older hard drive, set the new one to "master" (by moving the jumper, is this correct and complete?) and tried to boot up... it wouldnt boot and wanted a cd to boot from....

This is my second attempt at this, the first time worked fine on my friends pc, but this one is not playing ball at all... Is it because of the IDE? How can I rectify this, please?

Many thanks in advance, I know many of you are far more intelligent than me...lol xxx

2006-12-10 22:03:14 · 3 answers · asked by iamqueentracy 3 in Other - Hardware

hp type AMD 64x2 with 1.66MHz,1MB cash memory,120GB hard disk ,2048 RAM,256MB graphic 7200. and hp type Inel core 2 due T5500 with 1.67MHz ,2MB cash memory,120GB hard disk,2048 RAM,256MB graphic 7300 with 128MB shared .

2006-12-10 21:30:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Using a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo A1645 running Windows XP, if you put the computer on standby then try to "wake" it, sometimes the machine makes a "clicking" sound when you boot it up followed by a long pause at which point it attempts to search for an operating system via DHCP. When it fails to find the operating system via the network, it prompts me to insert bootable media device and press any key.

Sometimes I can get the system to boot correctly by selecting F2 and changing the order of one of the boot priority items (for example: change the CD/DVD drive from position 4 to position 3). On restart, Windows sometimes boots up but it may take 3 or 7 tries.

Sometimes the message on boot up says that the Primary Master Hard Drive is damaged and then it sends me to the boot menu to select a bootable drive.

I also tried to install SP2 to see if it would help put I still experience the problems above.

Why is it so inconsistant? Once running there are no problems. How can I fix this?

2006-12-10 20:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by John V 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

just an i saw an add in a paper just need to know more thank you every one in advance

2006-12-10 20:36:51 · 5 answers · asked by pyll g 1 in Other - Hardware

Whenever I connect my Kingston's pendrive to my PC, it restarts, why? Any specific reason, I'm using XP pro with P-III 810Mhz with 256MB RAM, Pls Help........

2006-12-10 20:22:47 · 1 answers · asked by Amit Dubey 2 in Add-ons

My hard drive spin up time keeps slowly going up and i was just wondering if that is good. It is a new hard drive and when i got it the spin up time was at 130 not its at 141 after 6 days.I am using active S.M.A.R.T to moniter it.

2006-12-10 20:16:16 · 2 answers · asked by --White Guitar-- 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-10 20:13:20 · 6 answers · asked by friend207 2 in Desktops

2006-12-10 20:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by AnGeLo 1 in Desktops

I would like a game laptop..but unfortunately i live in China..yeah.. they dont sell Alienware computers here..so dont tell me alienware..so basically..what im looking for is a good computer that is pretty decent and useful, with a gamer..Just give me some brands..or company names..(dont give me names that cannot be bought in china)

also, what would be better a desktop or a laptop..? name some pros and cons of the desktop and laptop..k thanks ..

2006-12-10 19:55:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

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2006-12-10 19:33:37 · 2 answers · asked by eofficialhealthtips 1 in Other - Hardware

I want to have about 1-2 TB of usable data space. I also want the failed disk scenario to be as simple as possible.

2006-12-10 18:59:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I've heard of, and personally experience, 'memory inflation'. That is, closing programs and windows doesn't seem to make it completely give up it's memory load. A little of it here and there and after like 30 hours of computer use you have double the slowness while running the exact same things. Eventually **** will break and something will crash. Too bad, now you must restart you computer.

Now if this is true then getting a memory upgrade will only postpone the inevitable right?, that is the computer will run out of memory even if you keep the number of programs down to a reasonable level.

This is not just my imagination, I've restarted it at 430 MB, done stuff with it, used it, gone on the Internet, run programs etc and then two weeks later it's 900 MB with absolutely nothing on. Completely blank taskbar.

2006-12-10 18:59:06 · 8 answers · asked by anonymous 4 in Desktops

i've since gotten a new puter and when i try to use my lexmark printer with it , it says i have to install disc that came with printer. but, i can't seem to find it. is there another way to get printer to work? thanks for help

2006-12-10 18:55:47 · 10 answers · asked by oifgijane 3 in Printers

hp office jet 720, we just got it, new cartridges and we can only get it to print in black and white. is there something wrong with the way we have it set up? is good for text, but not so hot for photos, etc.

2006-12-10 18:52:13 · 3 answers · asked by mycle1000 5 in Printers

I already have 128 MB in my comp, but I wanna upgrade this to 256 MB...Is 128 MB Ram available in the market, and if so can this be added to the already existing 128 MB to make it 256 MB.....or is it like ,i need to buy a whole 256 MB RAM for upgradation?..And could someone let me know how much this would cost in the market?

2006-12-10 18:48:41 · 16 answers · asked by johny harlow 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I work for a small ad agency in South Africa & my boss tasked me to do some research on hardware & software. im getting different opinions about what hardware is best for design applications (Inc. 3D) & i need some advice on what to do. Currently our studio is runnung on cloned PC's which are letting us down occasionally. please advise me so I can make an informed decision. Thanks Guys!

2006-12-10 18:45:30 · 2 answers · asked by BIG SHO 1 in Desktops

the music and the graphics are not playing in sink all tryed to burn cdg format and it says the audio format is wrong its in mp3 what am I Missing. all help Greatlly Appreciated I am just learning how to do this and am looking for any kind help..

2006-12-10 18:36:50 · 2 answers · asked by rogerabutton 1 in Add-ons

And even during the booting period it is making a lot of noise and this has started to happen very recently.I hope you can get what i meant by noise the crumbling sound or the sound of a train somewht like that.

Please help me out guys it is very annoying and disturbing and if at all it is a hard disk failure problem i immediately need to back up my data because i got loads of important data

Eagerly waiting for your solutions .
Thanking You

2006-12-10 18:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by pramodh87 2 in Other - Hardware

Is there any command or keyboard shorcut to do this.

2006-12-10 18:18:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

ok i got the iTunes from apple.com and when i try to make it work, but it says i need the CD. well, i don't have a CD, so i need to know how to make it work...

2006-12-10 18:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by herre4u 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-10 18:01:36 · 3 answers · asked by herre4u 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

the ac addapter socket on my laptop is broken....
is it wise to use the laptop battery "externaly"????? i want to connect the ac addapter wires directly to the battery connectors / terminals(+-)...and then, use 2 new wires to connect the battery to the connectors inside the laptop battery compartment????

2006-12-10 17:58:15 · 1 answers · asked by Chaim D 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-10 17:47:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am always surfing the internet, I am a college student so I right a lot of papers, Microsoft Office is a must have, Instant messaging is how i talk to a lot of my friends, i love taking and storing pictures. I also play movies and music. Anything I can store on my computer I usually do.
So, are there any ideas for a new computer? I also prefer laptops, but if a desktop is better, let me know.

2006-12-10 16:47:03 · 12 answers · asked by Andigurl 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Paid $504.00 is this fare,Is this WIFI,Do I need to purchase a Wireleess Card,Can I burn CD's, Description: Hardware
Product Name V5305WM
US Product Number RG324UA#ABA
Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor 3300+
Microprocessor Cache 128KB L2 Cache
Memory 512MB 333MHz DDR
Memory Max 2048MB
Video Graphics ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M IGP
Video Memory 128MB DDR (shared)
Hard Drive 60GB 5400RPM
Multimedia Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display 15.4” WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) Display
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity 54g™ 802.11b/g WLAN with 125HSM / SpeedBooster support
Sound Altec Lansing
Keyboard 101-key compatible
Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

External Ports 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
1 headphone-out
1 microphone-in
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 notebook expansion port 2
1 Consumer IR

Dimensions 10.2"(L) x 14.1"(W) x 1.38"(min H) /1.77"(max H)
Weight 6.4 lbs
Security Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power 65W AC adapter
6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery


Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Capable*
Security and Support:
Symantec™ Norton Internet Security 2006™ (including 60 days complimentary live update)

HP Total Care Help & Support Center

Wireless Home Network

PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution)
Multimedia:
Sonic Digital Media Plus

Adobe™ Acrobat Reader

HP Games Powered by WildTanget

AOL Music

RealRhapsody

Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition with Burning

Microsoft® Windows Media Player

HP PhotoSmart Premier

Vongo
Productivity and Finance:
Microsoft® Works

Microsoft® Money

Microsoft® MSN Encarta Plus

Microsoft® Office Activation Wizard

Microsoft® Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 day trial version
Internet Solutions:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer

AOL® Dial-Up

Service and Support
Warranty and Support
1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support (NA)

1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support

30-Days Free Software Support (Free 90-Day Software Support with Product Registration)

Miscellaneous
*Microsoft® Windows® Vista Capable:

2006-12-10 16:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by SeaBreeze 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an HP Pavilion a705w...and it keeps restarting without warning. It does it every half hour or so. What could be the problem and how can I fix it?

2006-12-10 16:16:00 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Desktops