Hardware - January 2007

I got a new PC of intel Pentium D Dual Core 2.66 GHzProcessor, D946GZIS M/B, 1GB RAM, 80 GB HDD! Everything was good but then my HArd Disk read and write speed was down to 3MB and then i installed new windows because of some system software installation was not compeleted and inturrepted in the middle! The after Installing new windows the Speed was again normal
But after a week the system got the same problem and is having this problem at this time also! Please help me I am really worried

Regards

2007-01-20 04:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I want a LINUX distribution with the following features:
1.Automatic hardware detection.
2.Auto mount for USB flash drives
3.Provides access to the hard disk partitions from the live cd
4.Supported by Virtual PC 2007.
PLEASE HELP URGENTLY.

2007-01-20 04:16:20 · 6 answers · asked by MANJU 1 in Desktops

2007-01-20 04:16:18 · 9 answers · asked by ♥queen b♥ 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-20 04:14:24 · 2 answers · asked by Confuse_Guy 1 in Add-ons

2007-01-20 04:13:46 · 6 answers · asked by Joseph Rains 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Dell V333C tower (circa 1999) with Windows 98 installed. The monitor recently went blank and wouldn't come back on. I tried two other monitors with the same result. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

2007-01-20 03:57:57 · 5 answers · asked by wollam43 3 in Desktops

2007-01-20 03:55:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I bought the headset to use with Skype (it is Skype compatible) and am running Windows XP. The headphones work fine but the microphone will not record. The computer recognised I had plugged the microphone into the pink jack, shows an icon for it on "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties", lets me alter the Volume but the Advanced Audio Properties are not enabled (ie are pale and cannot be clicked on) therefore I cannot follow the Help offered on this subject by Skype. Any ideas appreciated.

2007-01-20 03:50:42 · 6 answers · asked by Cath no idea 1 in Add-ons

im wondering can you use your laptop without its battery while its plugged into an outlet?

2007-01-20 03:45:36 · 12 answers · asked by muminka12 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-20 03:41:18 · 4 answers · asked by dawnneedstickets 2 in Scanners

2007-01-20 03:40:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is the speed of the 4 pin IEEE 1394a slower than the 6 pin IEEE 1394a? If not, what's the difference in the two?

2007-01-20 03:37:15 · 2 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2 in Desktops

2007-01-20 03:26:33 · 10 answers · asked by dani 2 in Add-ons

2007-01-20 03:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by jamesrl7 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Help! My computer is only 2 weeks old and the cd drive is stuck. I called Gateway technical support and they said to stick a paper clip into the hole by the release button. I tried that several times but nothing happens. When I press the eject button, my computer makes this noise like its TRYING to open, but it can't. I bought the floor model computer cuz they were out of them and it was a clearance model so I don't know if Best Buy will fix it free or what. Am I totally screwed or does anyone have any suggestions besides the paperclip thing?

2007-01-20 03:05:45 · 6 answers · asked by labrat 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-20 03:04:09 · 2 answers · asked by >=( 2 in Other - Hardware

I think that's what it's called I know it's something with a C, thanks for your help

2007-01-20 03:01:46 · 2 answers · asked by mandie 4 in Desktops

2007-01-20 02:59:40 · 6 answers · asked by monchi 3 in Desktops

Can anyone give me some information about Alienware Lap tops performance??

2007-01-20 02:56:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

When new, it used to burn dvd's in about 15 min.
now it takes 5 hours.
why does it take so long?
what's slowing the burner down?
the burner is not very old. less than one year.

i use dvd shrink to compress the dvd and dvd decrypter to burn it.

2007-01-20 02:52:12 · 2 answers · asked by the questioner 2 in Other - Hardware

My printer ia a photo 964, when I start it , it starts to click & clack but does not print nor copy.It's still new and I'm sure it's under warranty,I finish paying for it in full ,but it does not work .I paid a tech to come to my house and check the computer (charged me $75.00), everything is good on the computer's connection, it's the printer.
I work with computer all day, and I'm the only one in my house that uses the printer(no KIDS). I need an address where I can sent it to you and get another one, this one sucks!!!!

2007-01-20 02:47:15 · 2 answers · asked by ETJ 1 in Printers

2007-01-20 02:45:35 · 5 answers · asked by ahlong3970 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I currently have a pentium 4 processor. I know that I can buy a core 2 duo processor at Best Buy. I want to know if I can take out my current processor and put it in its place. (or do i need a new motherboard and all that other hardware to do that). Thanks.....

2007-01-20 02:24:23 · 10 answers · asked by t b 2 in Add-ons

HP with Intel VIIV Core 2 Duo E6300, 2048MB DDR2 memory and 250GB hard drive. If upgrade with Core 2 Duo E6700, do I need to replace the motherboard or anything else due to faster speed in the E6700?

2007-01-20 02:19:41 · 2 answers · asked by TheOne 4 in Desktops

2007-01-20 02:11:23 · 4 answers · asked by rfhdd2 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer has 256 ram of memory, and running slow, as my daughter down loads music.. I would like to bring it up to 512 and better. I have 3 slots which can hold a max. of 256 each. Wher can I go for the least amount of money?
Thanks

2007-01-20 02:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by Tom H 1 in Desktops

ok, please dont bully me into a corner and ask why this is such a dumb question.... ok, if i restart my computer do i have to re-install all my programs.? when would i have to restart my computer? what extacly does restarting your computer do (or not do)?

2007-01-20 02:07:28 · 7 answers · asked by tmlfan 4 in Desktops

I just had my processor replaced with exactly the same processor, but the new one is running slightly hotter, how long will it take for the new thermal paste to start working

2007-01-20 01:50:39 · 8 answers · asked by Mike737 2 in Other - Hardware

my present card is a rage 128pro ultra gl agp. the one i;m trying to install is an ati radeon x1300agp512sb. what is the differnce? that my monitor wont come on. i only have the one agp slot so i have been removing the old card to install the new one

2007-01-20 01:48:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-01-20 01:34:45 · 7 answers · asked by jvanove 1 in Add-ons