Hardware - January 2007

ok so i go to defrag and it tells me not enough disk space to defrag so where do i go to delete unneeded fiiles and how do i know what is important to leave and what i can safely delete to get disk space needed thank you

2007-01-07 17:49:21 · 3 answers · asked by Leveler 6 in Other - Hardware

tell me why pc is hang tell me the problem and solution

2007-01-07 17:43:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-01-07 17:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by wildwoodwon 2 in Monitors

I have an HP BG843 computer. The exact computer I have can be found in the link below. I had Windows 95 on the computer and just today I updated to 98se. All is well and I am online with this computer but my resolution cannot be set above 640x480. I've already tried restarting in safe mode and changing the resolution but the slider will not budge.

I think I know the problem although I know I may be wrong. Apparently after my update, my current graphics card is not being recognized because I don't have the right drivers. According to the website below my computer has an Integrated Intel Direct 3-D graphics card (Intel 810 chipset ) but my device manager is showing my display adapter as: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)...obviously giving me no other option other than 640x480 res. I downloaded drivers for the 810 from the Intel site and ran the set up which enables inf support for chipset devices and rebooted but nothing. How can I get my new OS to recognize my Graphics card?

2007-01-07 17:31:36 · 4 answers · asked by just me 4 in Desktops

Because my daughter damaged PS/2 port of the mouse, I've been using PS/2 ->UBS adapter to make a connection between my desktop computer and the keyboard. Now I want to reinstall Windows XP and noticed that when I tried to launch the installation CD from the CD-ROM, it prompted to enter any key on the keyboard. However, I keyboard doesn't work because it's connection using the USB port rather than PS/2. To continue to reinstall the system. So, do I get a USB port recognized in the DOS environment? I appreciate anyone who is knowledgeable to this issue. Thanks.

2007-01-07 17:16:22 · 3 answers · asked by alvin-dunai 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm pretty sure it's the motherboard that is not working, but I wanna double-check. If it's the the motherboard, I'm just gonna buy a new desktop b/c I've had this machine for 6 years already.

I was thinking I should not bring in the computer b/c I'd rather save that part of my money to go spend on the new machine.

But then again, I'm not !00% sure it's the motherboard, so I'm curious how much it's if I bring in to Best Buy. I wanna know the approximate cost, that way I can decide whether it's worth it.

Thank you!

2007-01-07 16:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by fiat 1 in Desktops

I recently installed a new printer, it didn't seem to work, so I re-did it and it made a copy, now everytime I try to print it selects the Copy printer as the default, and it says its not there, so I have to click on the first one I did, and I delete the Copy.


It does this every time i print... is there a way to perminately delete the Copy?

2007-01-07 16:46:37 · 2 answers · asked by HammerTime 1 in Printers

I have a sony vaio computer. It has a Sony DVD RW DW-U18A dvd/cd burner driver in it when I bought the comp. When I try to open the disc tray, it doesnt open unless I stick a paperclip in the tiny hole. Also, when I click on the dvd drive in my computer, it causes my computer to be really slow. When I finally get it to open, it says that there are no blank cd in the drive. I have another computer and it has this same exact problem. I really would like to backup my file. What can I do to fix my dvdrw drive?

2007-01-07 16:43:23 · 2 answers · asked by thisipromisey0u 1 in Desktops

I have a Gateway Astro

2007-01-07 16:34:26 · 6 answers · asked by Frenchninja112 2 in Desktops

I own a 2004 Gateway desktop running Win XP multimedia. The external hard drive does not show up as a separate drive in "My Computer" and, of course, doesn't work. I don't know what kind of driver I need to download.

2007-01-07 16:27:31 · 6 answers · asked by doctorphipps 1 in Add-ons

Why does the audio keep stuttering when recording on a laptop with a firewire interface&external hard drive?
Already tried setting the latency.
Anything else anyone can think of will be a big help!

2007-01-07 16:27:27 · 2 answers · asked by DRNoraSarasin 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to move all my photos off my home PC. I don't want just an external hard drive. What if that fails? Is there a RAID'd exteral drive, or what method can I use to ensure I don't lose files to a failed drive? I don't want to back up to a CD. Home use, reasonalble cost. Thanks

2007-01-07 16:23:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

If I accidentally hit unknown keys and lose my letter is there any way of getting it back? Or if the power goes out? Is there a way I can get it back on Word Perfect? If I uninstall WP and install Word would I be more likely to be able to retrieve it things?

2007-01-07 16:22:59 · 1 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Desktops

2007-01-07 16:22:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i have a dell inspiron 640m but still i find it very difficult to run cricket 07.it shows the error , please insert the correct application cd.

2007-01-07 16:19:11 · 3 answers · asked by Saurabh 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

A lot of printing of Docuements and very little graphs. A lot of docuements 8.5 x 14. Also a lot of docuements a month. I heard that Hp was the best. Is that true

2007-01-07 16:18:38 · 7 answers · asked by lamaradams3 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-07 16:17:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I Have PC, and i faced problem that the syetem damaged My System on my Computer seems damaged, when i restart the PC i find it stop and a massage appears saying:
"NTLDR is missing
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart"
, so i opened the case and tried to plug the cable of Hard Disk again, i could format after that, but another problem happened, installation started but without proceed, an error eccurred ((FATAL ERROR)), and the message is:

" An error has been encountered that prevents setup from continuing.
One of the componenets that windows needs to continue setup could not be instal.
Incorrect Function

=== GDIPLUS.MAN on line 4 ==="

What can i do ?? what is the problem ?? Can you help me ?

2007-01-07 16:11:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I just moved back to college for spring semester

2007-01-07 16:09:24 · 14 answers · asked by Garrett L 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-07 16:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by BuGaLuGs24 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-07 16:03:44 · 8 answers · asked by best_nba_player 2 in Other - Hardware

The keys on my current keyboard are ridiculously loud when I type and I was wondering if there are any good keyboards for Dell PCs that are quiet like laptop keyboards? If so, what would be the best deal? Thanks!!

2007-01-07 16:00:59 · 2 answers · asked by bowtiebobby21 1 in Desktops

Im starting a design firm and would like to know what would be the best printer to help print banners, and posters, etc with great quality price not a concern just looking for whats available

2007-01-07 15:53:21 · 2 answers · asked by BIG D 1 in Printers

Hello, I have a computer with S-Video port. I want to connect this computer to my TV, but my TV don't have a S-Video and it has 1video and 2 audio ports.
Please suggest me a cable that will help me connecting my PC with S-Video to my TV with 1 video and 2 audio ports.

2007-01-07 15:44:55 · 3 answers · asked by Nikki 1 in Add-ons

I didn't turn on my computer for almost 2 months because i went for holiday. First time i turned on the computer, everything was normal, but a few minutes later, there was an error message displayed and asked me to restart. When i restarted, the message above appeared while the window was still loading. I tried to press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart but the same message appeared. Window failed to initialize the loading. Does it mean that i need to change a new hard disk?Plz somebody help me.

2007-01-07 15:41:05 · 8 answers · asked by saiful a 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-07 15:41:04 · 5 answers · asked by Pimp P 1 in Add-ons

I was going to try and put this together in my spare time, and sell it for $499 to make a small profit. I am a full time college student trying to make a little extra $.

Do you think that is a fair price and would you buy it?

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ATX Computer Case
APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BL Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power

Processors
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 2.2GHz Socket 754 Processor

Motherboard
PC CHIPS A31G V1.0 Socket 754 SiS 761 GX Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Video Card
ZOGIS GeForce 7300LE 256MB (TurboCache to 512MB) GDDR2 PCI Express x16

Desktop Memory
1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory Model MD441GUOE

Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

CD/DVD Drive
MadDog 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE

Mouse
Rosewill RM800P Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel PS/2 Wired Optical Mouse

Keyboard
SpecResearch DynaPoint KD-558B/PS2 Black PS/2 Standard

2007-01-07 15:40:08 · 7 answers · asked by brianlarsen45 2 in Desktops

i am always leaving my pc on to download stuff and how can i turn down the power imput or make it to the minimum so that my electric bill won't go to high? i remember there was a way to do something in control panel but forgot how to...

2007-01-07 15:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I want to find 2 - 1 GB memory card to upgrad my Dell Dimension 1100. It takes DDR SDRAM and can use 333 or 400 MHz and will take whatever matched pair I can get, though I would prefer the 400 MHz.

2007-01-07 15:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by pureblues1 1 in Other - Hardware

I have no sound card on this computer

2007-01-07 15:38:14 · 9 answers · asked by Richard Boolean 2 in Add-ons