Hardware - January 2007

I got an old Computer Monitor and wondering if there is anyway i can sell it to a company or store for a little cash......Any ideals?

2007-01-21 11:07:01 · 2 answers · asked by SaY wHaT >? 2 in Monitors

I have a problem with my computer when i try to factory reset
so its like new it just turns black and nothing i got a vires so i want reset it and it doesnt have a cd to reset
HELP

2007-01-21 11:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

All answers I found when searching this error say to change LAN setting in BIOS to the end (cause you can't remove) and I have done this. I have also seen people write that people usually get this error after installing something new - I've not installed any new programs. I also tried starting in Safe Mode but when I hit it, it just restarts. I don't know very much about computers so anyones help would be appreciated. All I know for sure is on my computer problems has happened 2 months late. My warranty just ran out! Thank you very much.

2007-01-21 11:03:36 · 2 answers · asked by Jamie B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My main goal is to have my computer back to where it came “out of the box”. I’m having trouble with the registry, trouble with uninstalling programs, old folders and files, etc. I have a HP desktop a1600n computer with Windows XP pre-installed. I do not know much about computers and what the best options are to fix it. It’s a new computer. Please help me.

1)What is the difference between Recovery Disks and the Recovery option in PC HELP TOOLS? Do they do the same thing, and if so, what exactly do they do?

2)What is the difference between a non destructive recovery and a destructive recovery? Are they both safe to do to a new computer?

3)Will a NON destructive recovery restore my registry, programs, folders, like it was when it came “out of the box”, or do I NEED to do a destructive recovery for that?

4)What do I do if my computer is asking me to insert a Windows CD? My XP came pre-installed.

5)With a non destructive and destructive recovery, what kind of data/files/programs will I lose? Will it mess up my hard drive and Operating System? I’m not very computer literate.

Please get back to me with the detailed answers to these questions. Thank you very, very much!

2007-01-21 11:02:14 · 4 answers · asked by punkrock101 1 in Desktops

2007-01-21 10:56:17 · 21 answers · asked by Katarina M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

When I insert the disk it trys to run it, then makes clicking noises and stops. It does not recognize that a disk is in. I am able to play cd's and dvd's perfectly fine, but not my game disks. Why is this? I have troubleshooted, and uninstalled/reinstalled but still not working. I would like to avoid purchasing a new computer as it seems silly when only one component is not working. Any ideas??

2007-01-21 10:50:02 · 2 answers · asked by liljennjenn 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-21 10:38:11 · 4 answers · asked by franklinbud8 3 in Printers

I have a Seagate external hard drive that I leave on almost all the time. Is this bad for the drive (i.e., will this cause it to break more quickly/easily)?

2007-01-21 10:29:00 · 6 answers · asked by fgeel 2 in Other - Hardware

Need to know how I can switch a hard drive from a Compaq Presairo 4000 to a Dell.And what I'm going to have to do for software or anything.Explain in plain english please, First time doing or trying this.

2007-01-21 10:24:16 · 2 answers · asked by tignisher77 1 in Desktops

gaming entertainment,, performances.. OCing

2007-01-21 10:19:42 · 1 answers · asked by minizzle 1 in Desktops

2007-01-21 10:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by andrew_perrong 3 in Desktops

Ok, not to long ago I opened my computer to dust it, without touching any components, because I used a shotvak.

Anyway, after a huge hassle trying to get the computer to boot up and find memory (found out plugged in iPod was the problem), I now have another error.

Whenever I turn on the computer, it goes through the checking and then stops after 'second slave', and says, 'keyboard error or no keyboard found', and I've tried 3 working keyboards (including the one I'm using now) and nothing. So it's a problem with the computer, it was working earlier today, so what could possibly be wrong, and how can I fix it?
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2007-01-21 10:14:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It's suppose to be in the tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen. It use to be there but not any more. It disappeared right around the time when my speakers stopped working. I think these two things might be connected. How can I get that icon back - mabe it will help my sound issue - i.e., as in no sound at all.

2007-01-21 10:13:43 · 2 answers · asked by Goodmomma1 3 in Desktops

2007-01-21 10:10:50 · 4 answers · asked by Miss R 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

But could not find the needed CD to set it up on my PC. (GateWay Win 98)
Can i use any CD from some ones same printer(apollo P-2200) ?
I found a down-load site, but am not that familer with that type of down-loading.
I would rather have the needed required disc ,
Where can i find the needed CD disc to down-load ?
The Apollo site is closed ? I can not find it ?
Thank You.
Luke

2007-01-21 10:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by lukec1943 1 in Printers

2007-01-21 10:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by lee m 1 in Other - Hardware

My friend is getting a new video card and is getting rid of his video card and he has a dell. Can i use that video card on my computer (a compaq)?

2007-01-21 09:59:49 · 5 answers · asked by Andy C 1 in Add-ons

2007-01-21 09:58:32 · 5 answers · asked by Navid3000 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-21 09:55:42 · 3 answers · asked by pamela d 1 in Desktops

it makes my computer to act slow and stutter(while watching shows)!!!

2007-01-21 09:53:46 · 2 answers · asked by Dirty 5 in Other - Hardware

Help, Im planning on upgrading my computer, however Im in a dilemma and am unsure of which motherboard to purchase.

I need to purchase the last 3 major parts for upgrading my computer; I have an WD SATA2 hard drive and a brand new Nvidia Geforce 7600 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI express video card.

Im leaning toward purchasing an Intel Core2 Duo E6600, DDR2-Ram (533/667/800 which ever would be best for board bus speed) and a P965 chip set type Motherboard.

My system is going to be used for low-end gaming and homework. I’m not planning on using SLI, or overclocking.

So Im asking what you guys think is my best option, the P965, however I not ruling out the 680i, or the 975x. I dont need a ton of motherboard for what I need, (dont need WiFi, parallel port, FireWire ports, eSATA, etc)

What I really want is ease and no conflicts, I want to know what will be practical and some experience from people telling me what really works well together.

Let me know what you guys think.

2007-01-21 09:35:50 · 3 answers · asked by Tom C 1 in Desktops

im making a skate video but my computer freezes a lot so it is impossible to do anything. what can i buy to make my computer faster? i've heard i need virtual memory, ram, and a better processor...is this true? what do each of them do? anything else i need?

2007-01-21 09:29:14 · 5 answers · asked by Gary Oak 1 in Desktops

i want to get a new hard drive for my comp is there any way i can transfer my info from the old hard drive to the new so it can be all the same on the new comp???? thanks

2007-01-21 09:21:24 · 7 answers · asked by goochie1234 1 in Other - Hardware

My CD drive is...pretty old. It won't read a single CD, it just spits 'em out. I know because I tried a brand new blank CD-R on it, and still nothing.
Well, I could use some help. I can replace the drive, that much I know, but is it possible to fix it in another way?

2007-01-21 09:20:58 · 4 answers · asked by Solirus Distruct 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a HP DV5000 laptop. It runs on a AMD Turion64. Something nasty apparently happened and totaly corrupted the C:\ drive. I got out my XP Pro SP2 CD to attempt to repair or reinstall windows. It starts to load setup but before it gets to the install/repair section I get an error. viaide.sys is missing or corrupt. setup cannot continue. Knowing this is a VIA IDE buss driver, I was horrified that my HD was fried. I went into BIOS and did the long and short HD tests. Both passed. I tried to install/repair windows again. Same viaide.sys error. I booted the PC with a Win98 Boot CD. FDISK showed no C:\ partition, so created/formated one. Tried to install/repair windows again. Same viaide.sys error. I put Setup and the I386 files on the HD. Ran Setup from the HD. Got This file cannot run in DOS error. Ran setup from the cmd prompt @ CD drive. Same viaide.sys error. Went to HP site. Problem is not addressed. Found out PC has a TI Buss so why a VIA driver error? How do I get XP to install??

2007-01-21 09:16:44 · 12 answers · asked by Captain Jack ® 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-21 09:04:35 · 3 answers · asked by brownskin241977 1 in Other - Hardware

I use CRT monitors in most of my free time (playing games), and I have worse eyesight than both my parents. I'm only 14, and it's getting quite bad now. Are screens contributing to the problem?

2007-01-21 09:04:22 · 6 answers · asked by aitutaki 1 in Monitors

2007-01-21 09:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-21 08:54:00 · 8 answers · asked by BELINDA S 1 in Other - Hardware

Would get slightly more to allow for growth. Need one that is firewire capable, and a good buy. Not too big or clunky.

Thanks!

2007-01-21 08:48:38 · 3 answers · asked by Lolly 3 in Other - Hardware