Hardware - January 2007

i just upgraded to vista (SWEET) i got the signaturte edition #89 out of 25000 anyway but now my sound wont work why everything is exactly as it was 20mins ago and i even tryed upgrading drivers but no sound :( helpp how can i enjoy all the new stuff WITH NO SOUND MICROSOFT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GRRRRRR

2007-01-30 19:30:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i inserted my usb flash disk to usb port then notification that there is a usb mass storage installed suddenly appear.. it is normal like this if u insert a usb device on a usb port... but in my case after that when i am going to open the Drive E in my computer the usb storage icon didnt show up... what i am going to do.. if i solve this problem.. the best answer will worth it.. ^_^ i hope u will help me

2007-01-30 19:19:28 · 1 answers · asked by Miniature 2 in Add-ons

I have 2 hard drives. One has the XP OS on it the other is just storage. I want to partion the storage drive so I can run VISTA on it and still have the XP untouched. How do I partion the drive?

2007-01-30 19:16:56 · 6 answers · asked by courtqua 2 in Add-ons

Iwould like to record music onto disc, could someone please assist with the procedure, I am using toshiba satellite - it is new so I dont know how to start

2007-01-30 18:55:36 · 2 answers · asked by Val K 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-30 18:55:28 · 8 answers · asked by paurush_ash2002 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-30 18:39:55 · 2 answers · asked by Lynn C 1 in Desktops

My daughter (bless her) droppoed my Acer travelmate and broke the screen..
The PC probably sustained other damage, but actually appears to work OK, I have all files, and all programs appear to work OK....

However, It turns itself off straight after the last stage of booting up if I connect an external monitor. The only way around this, I have discovered, is to F8 during boot and boot in VGA mode...And then the graphics are unbearable. I dont have the money to fix it, and as the PC appears to work OK, I just need to be able to get better resolution...The VGA mode prevents IE from displaying webpages properly, etc...

Ive tried playing around with the scren settings under control panel... but no joy.... I guess windows has already set the device to be low res..

HELP !!

2007-01-30 18:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by justsquiff 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-30 18:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

If not, I've heard that non-conductive/non-corrosive liquids exist that I can hypothetically immerse a computer in to keep it cool. Is this even possible?

2007-01-30 18:01:49 · 9 answers · asked by cards736 2 in Desktops

I have an IBM laptop. What part of the computer is causing a malfunctiong if I start up my laptop and it wont go into windows? Or if it does go into windows but the screen fades out and the harddrive stops spinning?

2007-01-30 18:01:35 · 4 answers · asked by Stephanie T 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-30 17:56:47 · 4 answers · asked by sad_dog 2 in Other - Hardware

as far as i know, the only cable that connects the hdd with my motherboard is the sata cable, is this the cable that will do both transfer data and also provide electricty? or do i need another cable to connect the hdd and to power supply? same for my sata dvd burner, thx!

2007-01-30 17:31:37 · 6 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Other - Hardware

I have an HP pavilion 4500 and Im trying to hook it up to my tv via s-video....it displays the desktop on the tv but i have to drag everything over to the tv monitor. How can i make the tv display the same thing as the laptop similtaneously? Thanks for the help:)

2007-01-30 17:07:43 · 3 answers · asked by jam41510 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

If not, then what is the maximum, safe time limit you could leave your desktop on? Please also include the conditions (like below 70 F or not)

2007-01-30 16:58:51 · 14 answers · asked by InidHalp_not1337 1 in Desktops

How do i transfer my files in Drive C: to Drive E:?
I just added a HD and formatted it, do i just drag the files into it?
Would my programs in C: still work and know its in the E: drive?

Also, I want this comp for gaming. Do i also move my Game Programs to Drive E: aswell?

Thanks!

2007-01-30 16:57:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anthony 2 in Other - Hardware

I want to restore windows xp to how it was when i first bought it. How can i delete the remaining files that were on it before? Like do a clean sweep of the hard drive.

2007-01-30 16:52:04 · 5 answers · asked by Carolyn 3 in Desktops

2007-01-30 16:51:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-01-30 16:44:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

cd-rom, rom, ram, binary number, bit, byte, operating system, motherboard, sound card, video card, megahertz, pixel, refresh rate, bios, and internet?

2007-01-30 16:41:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Will this erase hard drive? I was told to do this by tech support at gateway.

2007-01-30 16:39:04 · 3 answers · asked by cna newbie 1 in Other - Hardware

I want AMD but i will go with Intel if i have to.i want a cpu that is $150 and under. I am going to run SLI or crossfire i am not sure what board i am going to get it depends on the cpu.

2007-01-30 16:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by n/a 1 in Other - Hardware

I only have a few questions. I'm not sure if they are actual problems, or if that is standard for external harddrives.

First question: If my computer needs to reboot, due to software updates and I forget to turn off my external hard drive, my computer says that the boot disk has changed, when it starts up, then I have to press F1 to continue. Is this something that I can get rid of?

Second question: If I forget to turn it off and do a cold boot on my computer, it will say invalid oprating system. I have to turn off my external harddrive and reboot my computer. Is this normal as well?

Ok, I do have another question.

Third queston: When I first turn on my external harddrive, the computer scans all of the files on it and asks which media I want to play the files on. Does it have to scan the external harddrive everytime I turn it on?

Seagate 80 Gb external USB.

2007-01-30 16:29:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jay S 5 in Add-ons

If you are on a webcam with someone else on a cam what happens to the pictures when you sign off? where do they go? where do they get stored? Are they on your hard drive?

2007-01-30 16:28:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Hey, i bought a brand new Windows Xp Home. I put it in ang gets to the blue screen where i enter the serial. I entered the serial and the computer freezes almost right after that. So times it freezes at the Windows Xp loading screen where that green thing passes through the bar. Im not thinking its my CD, but my hard drive or harware.

What Could It Be?

2007-01-30 16:15:40 · 2 answers · asked by EuroStudio 2 in Desktops

2007-01-30 16:15:37 · 2 answers · asked by neubauerjoseph 2 in Add-ons

i can be doing anything and it will freeze on me. i have replaced the video card, the mother board, hard drive, the moniter. i dont know whatelse to do....

2007-01-30 16:14:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-01-30 16:07:27 · 5 answers · asked by jj m 1 in Desktops

My sisters computer turns on, but when it reaches the windows xp loading screen it completely freezes, and you need to restart the computer. I'm thinking about just restarting the whole computer and erasing everything. How do I clear the whole computer and start out fresh again?

2007-01-30 16:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by Carolyn 3 in Desktops

***I do realize that technology will change by the time I decide to purchase.***

I have decided to purchase a new computer (between spring '07 and fall '07) and now I am looking for some info to help me make a few decisions.

1. What type of processor is better?

I will be buying a Dell and now, I have the choice of an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 or an AMD Athalon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor. There may be more choices in a few months, but which out of these two are better? And by better, I mean performance wise. I don't care about the name/brand...I just want something that is going to give me the best performance for my money.

2. I also need a CD/DVD drive that will read and write both CD's and DVD's.

Will a 48x CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive allow me to read and write both CD's and DVD's? If so, is that better than having a 16x DVD+/-RW Drive? (I know that the 16x DVD+/-RW Drive will allow me to read and write both CD's and DVD's.)

Thank you for all of your help!

2007-01-30 15:58:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When I burn a disc from an iTunes playlist, it skips. It hasn't always. I've downloaded what I think is the latest driver for my computer's CD burner (a Dell Inspiron 5100). I've cleaned the CD player/burner on the computer with a CD player cleaner. What else can I do?

2007-01-30 15:58:50 · 2 answers · asked by Reider 1 in Other - Hardware