Hardware - December 2006

I have windows XP, how can I go in and restore the whole computer back to factory default?

2006-12-04 14:49:16 · 8 answers · asked by The Big Bossman 2 in Other - Hardware

The n and b keys on my keyboard no longer work due to a spill. Everything else is fine. I found exact replacement keyboards, but frankly, even though I have dissected MANY electrical devices in my day, I am intimidated by this procedure because if I mess up--I could be without the computer for a while. Does anyone know if this is something that someone with average experience could handle?

2006-12-04 14:44:47 · 2 answers · asked by Peter 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-04 14:43:53 · 8 answers · asked by whatwhatwhat 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have $2,000 and I want to buy a laptop but i'm not sure what laptop to buy...

>> the expensive apple laptop worth lke $1,000

>> the toshiba worth like $400

or

>> should i just go to ebay

Pls. choose your answer and then why you chose that answer..
I hope you could help me guys.....Thanks in advance... :)

2006-12-04 14:39:25 · 21 answers · asked by crescentbangs 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro LAPTOP with a 900MHz processor (Intel) with 512MB RAM.

I have a Dell Dimension DESKTOP 800 MHz processor with 512 MB RAM.

I am running the same engineering application on BOTH of them.

The Dell system will consistently do 850,000 calculations per second.

The Toshiba will start out at around 850,000 calculations/sec and maintain that rate so long as I'm there to move the mouse pointer around every few minutes. If I don't move the mouse pointer, the system seems to enter a standby state that causes the processing to drop from 850k calc/sec down to 90k calc/sec (or less depending on how long it's been idle). The DESKTOP system does not show these symptoms so it has something to do with the laptop. I have it configured to use Desktop Power profile, do not hiberate, no screen saver, etc. None of this seems to make any difference. A friend mentioned cache, but this is not it because the laptop CAN maintain the 850k rate if I babysit it. Thanks !

2006-12-04 14:39:07 · 6 answers · asked by mdigitale 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the normal setting? This really annoys me what do i need to do to switch it back?

2006-12-04 14:36:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2006-12-04 14:29:22 · 4 answers · asked by Ri-Ri 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-04 14:26:21 · 8 answers · asked by justme 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Which one is better in your understanding/experience, and if there are better ones please recommend them..I don't want it for gaming I have a 360/ps2 for that, but I want to know in terms of being a student, having a movie maker...etc...which is better, I heard apple can run windows now? how efficient is that..and if you say which si better..say why

2006-12-04 14:25:48 · 6 answers · asked by Arthur V 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm still a student, so it musn't be too expensive. I've heard that HP and Dell are not recommended (btw, is it true that Dell's batteries self-destruct?); Apple MacBookPro gets too hot easily and has bad performance; and that one should aim for a Sony or a Toshiba. What laptop would you recommend? I have to use it for presentations, school work, gaming, playing music & videos, burning CDs & DVDs, and surfing the net. Oh, the battery life should be long.

2006-12-04 14:23:20 · 6 answers · asked by icyblue42 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can u guys know the prices of Apple laptop in San Francisco?

2006-12-04 14:07:54 · 2 answers · asked by Angela Lee 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-04 14:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by fresh2 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-04 13:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Ok, i have a nvidia 8100 series graphics card..the best graphics card i could buy, and i reformattedmy computer recently, well now, it says that i have a generic graphocs card installed and it wont letme play my games that require a nice graphics card...iim almost to the point of taking my computer back to best buy and have them see what the hecks wrong with it, and suggestions on how to fix this? ive tryed ininstalling and reinstalling the graphics card, but nothing happens...i have no idea how to fix it...thanks, if u need more info about my computer, email me, or im me, and i will be glad to share

2006-12-04 13:53:35 · 2 answers · asked by sandman_the_pimp 1 in Add-ons

i just brought a basic webcam mi micro innovantion how do i use it to take pictures

2006-12-04 13:49:56 · 3 answers · asked by Miiz_Gutta 1 in Add-ons

I'm looking for a laptop with a good bit of space, cd burner, dvd player, good battery life, and moves fast for $700.00 or under. I want a BRAND NEW laptop, not a used one. Any suggestions?? By the way, I'm not looking to purchase over the internet.

2006-12-04 13:48:26 · 5 answers · asked by Tyra 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Yes I have a Sony Vaio VGC-RB52 and I was wondering what type of graphics cards will be compatible with it and if they will make a difference to my computer i hardly game on it but there is one game I want to try out wich is Flight Simulator X so i was wondering if it will work properly with it all original or better with a Graphics card please any suggestions feel free need help. Thank You.

2006-12-04 13:48:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I use it to surf the net, burn DVD's, Dowload Music and Videos..Thanks

2006-12-04 13:33:40 · 9 answers · asked by T Kirk 1 in Desktops

If so, how?

2006-12-04 13:31:20 · 11 answers · asked by gringo124 1 in Desktops

reguarding Virus-damage to the home pc,sometimes will say that a virus can give your whole -pc irreversible damage?i was on the understanding that once you re-load a OS after a virus episode,that a pc will re-couperate and no component damage will be possible.In any circumstance!software Damage only,not ElECTRONIC OR HARDWARE Damage.am i wrong?

2006-12-04 13:29:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have on my PC right now AVG Free Edition and Ad-Aware SE Personal. I am running Windows XP on a PC, not laptop. I would like to get PC in best shape, without paying for full editions on scanners. Can anybody give me a 'list' of things to do, programs to use, in order? Maybe daily things to do to ensure pc is fast and free of viruses, spyware, etc?

2006-12-04 13:24:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

No I bought a Windows XP from Gateway and my son installed it and for some reason it has a shadow across the screen.He installed his and nothing went wrong.And also the games with cards are bright expecially the hearts and dimonds.

2006-12-04 13:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by grissom981 1 in Monitors

Apparently my sound card needs re-installed. How can I determine what sound card I have and re-install the driver. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-04 13:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by Zach G. 1 in Other - Hardware

I need to monitor and tell me what the internal temp for my laptop. It gets really loud with the fans, even with simple website browsing, and the bottom gets hot. A free utility is needed thanks!

2006-12-04 13:10:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i think i need a new processor for my old compaq computer i have a intel (R) what sude i buy? what is the main thing i need to buy to upgrade my computer? ram? and how do i install the processor and how much are they. i need to know if my processor is ok or if i need a better one if i need a better one plz give me the name of the best one that i can get for my computer. oh ya one more thing do i need a new mother borad and whats the best one i can get and how do i install it.

2006-12-04 13:08:08 · 8 answers · asked by Dakota 1 in Desktops

Okay, my computer is brand new, I have an asus motherboard, and the sound audio works perfectly for every application. But there is absolutly no sound in my dvd rom drive and dvdrw drive. I connected them both to the onboard audio connector and everything. I am at a total loss. The drivers are upedated and the audio apparently is working. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

2006-12-04 13:06:44 · 7 answers · asked by kjwa 2 in Add-ons

wat is the differnce between ata graphics chip and a ati

2006-12-04 13:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by santos g 2 in Desktops

DELL optiplex gx520 pentium d 504mb ram 3.00ghz

2006-12-04 13:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by chevy_arenivas 2 in Desktops

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2006-12-04 12:54:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

My WinXP Home laptop has a 40GB hard disk, the C drive is 18GB and the rest is the D drive. D: is empty, how can I add that free space to the C: drive, I don't want an extended partition, I want C: to be the whole disk, but I need to preserve what is currently on C:.

2006-12-04 12:54:06 · 4 answers · asked by Another IT Guy 2 in Other - Hardware