Hardware - February 2007

My laptop battery has two specifications: 4700 mAh and 53WH. Which one do I pay attention to in order to compare how long a battery will last between charges?

2007-02-17 16:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by s.park325 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

After a power failure the computer which is running on Window XP (Home Edition) does not boot up. I press the power button it takes me to the Windows XP screen and shuts down. (Then it restarts, and the process starts all over again) I have tried pressing f10 and f8 to access safemode and that does not work. Do any of you have any ideas of what the problem coudl be?

2007-02-17 16:24:47 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Sir 5 in Desktops

ok so i first had a windows that had sound and it was xp home edition but it got virused and i got a new windows but my sound did not work! when you go to voluem control it does not do anything and says that you must add new hardware i added the hardwares but some of them have this yellow mark that has ! this on it i tried to go to device maneger and reinstal it and also update it but it still did not work and i have an emachines computer and a amd64 graphics card with 506 rams and those are the details please help for points i will give you points! just please get help!

2007-02-17 16:15:19 · 5 answers · asked by j jigga the bigga 2 in Add-ons

I am recieving this error message before the BIOS is loaded up: "The Device in the system modular bay cannot be identified. It may not be completely inserted or may have some other problem. Please read and complete the following steps.

1. Press the device completely and firmly into the bay.

2. Press the ESC-key -- wait for the system to power down.

3. Press the power button to retry detecting the device."

Any ideas?

Dell Inspiron 1100

2007-02-17 16:10:17 · 7 answers · asked by metsfan6986 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-17 15:57:23 · 2 answers · asked by ray 1 in Add-ons

my computer has no sound and i really cant live withut sound i tried to add new hardware and i tried did everything i could please help! and if answerd email me and we will do a deal and i will give you points

2007-02-17 15:48:36 · 9 answers · asked by j jigga the bigga 2 in Desktops

Since I have a Pent. 3 processor w/ 697 mhz, 512 ram.
How do I upgrade it?
Also, what Id really like to know is how to totally WIPE out my computer and just start over?
Its windows xp pro.
Thank you again

2007-02-17 15:43:02 · 4 answers · asked by avatar 1 in Desktops

Hello...

I have a 40 gig external hard drive. I have 2 PCs, both with windows home xp. When I move files from one onto the external drive and attempt to access them on the other I can because of privelage errors. I need to boot in safe mode from the second pc, and change the owner to the files. This is a long painful process.

Is there a way I can stop this once and for all?

Thanks!

2007-02-17 15:42:07 · 1 answers · asked by kool_rock_ski_stickem 4 in Add-ons

I'm planning on buying a laptop: either a Toshiba Satellite or a Sony Vaio. Here’s the thing, they are both a $1000, however, the Sony has an Intel Core Dou, and the Toshiba has an Intel Core 2 duo (1.6GHz). What differentiates the two processors? Don’t they both have dual cores?

2007-02-17 15:40:23 · 2 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've already tried rebooting and going into that menu by holding down whichever damn key it is... but I still can't get any juice out of my onboard. What's up guy's?

2007-02-17 15:38:47 · 3 answers · asked by flyboy711672005 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-17 15:37:02 · 3 answers · asked by Joshua C 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm planning on buying a laptop: either a Toshiba Satellite or a Sony Vaio. Here’s the thing, they are both a $1000, however, the Sony has an Intel Core Dou, and the Toshiba has an Intel Core 2 duo (1.86 GHz). What differentiates the two processors? Don’t they both have dual cores?

2007-02-17 15:36:19 · 2 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

You know those old electronic keyboards that don't have those fancy midi outputs to usb ports? The ones with only a plug to power and another for output to headphones are what I'm talking about. Is it possible to connect that directly to where a headset's microphone is usually connected to the computer? (the pink input jack). What kind of cable would be used if there exists one? One with a two ended 1/8 inch cable or something?

Thanks

2007-02-17 15:31:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My husband needs a laptop that he can take in his truck. We have a remodeling/landscaping business (also new construction) and we need to know what we would need on the laptop. He would use it for the business only but we'd probably need a lot of memory for invoices, customers info., etc. Anyone have any idea what would be best for us?

2007-02-17 15:28:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

In setup it shows my Hard drive I just installed, as well as the CD_ROM. I want to install Win 2000. Thanks

2007-02-17 15:25:03 · 1 answers · asked by Matthew Q 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Dimension 4600, and I want to add another hard drive inside (don't want an external hard drive). Is this possible?

2007-02-17 15:24:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-02-17 15:22:57 · 3 answers · asked by pismoru500 1 in Add-ons

I want to upgrade my computer to be able to play The Sims 2. When I play it on my computer now the graphics move really choppy and slow, and they look terrible. It took me like an hour just to get it on my computer. I don't know what my graphics card is or what it is thats making my game run so badly. All I know is that I have an Intel Celeron Processor (2.40 GHz) 224 mb of RAM, and a 30 gb hard drive. What makes games run smoothly. If you need more of my PC specs put it in your answer and also tell me how to get to them please. I'll add it to details to help. Also how much will i have to shell out for the upgrade. I know that its a lot of questions in a question but I'd really appreciate your serious answer

2007-02-17 15:12:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-17 15:08:49 · 1 answers · asked by Rita B 1 in Printers

newer moniter, newish computer, everything worked fine yesterday. moniter just won't start up

2007-02-17 15:06:46 · 5 answers · asked by guyfumble 1 in Monitors

Please kindly give me detail what material like wire and other step to step. I am very confused to connected pc to pc. please help me as soon as possible

2007-02-17 15:05:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I want it to be 1024 x whatever the other number is and 16 bit color.

But my computer is saying it's one or the other...

I'm getting ticked help!

2007-02-17 15:03:46 · 7 answers · asked by reese_grrl 1 in Desktops

2007-02-17 15:01:19 · 2 answers · asked by reyrules6192002 1 in Other - Hardware

im thinking of buying a new notebook. i really like how the macbook looks but i want my system to run on windows. is that possible? or does it only run on mac os x?? thanks..

2007-02-17 15:00:16 · 6 answers · asked by gollum_xii 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The Toshiba Satellite P100-ST1072:

CPU: Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz SDRAM (512MBx2)
LCD: 17" Widescreen XGA+ TruBrite™ display (1440x900)
Graphics Controller: NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7600 with 128MB discrete graphics memory
HDD: 60GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial-ATA)
Optical Media: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Multifunction drive
Mini-PCI/WiFi: Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Battery: Li-Ion Battery (6-Cell, 4000mAh)

Or the HP Pavillion DV6215US:

LCD: 15.4" WXGA BrightView widescreen (1280 x 800) display
Processor: AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology MK-36
Memory: 1024 MB of DDR2 system memory (2 dimm slots)
Hard Drive: 120 GB, 5400 rpm drive (SATA)
Optical Device: SuperMulti 8x DVD R/RW drive with double layer support
Communications: Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector), 802.11b/g WLAN
Audio: Altec Lansing
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) ?

2007-02-17 14:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by Casey 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

i lost my printer drive to traveling so it is not working at the moment plz tell me how i can download the drive free and how i can operate ponce again

2007-02-17 14:50:09 · 9 answers · asked by shoji y 1 in Printers

I have a Gateway laptop with an ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Series Graphics Card. I purchased my laptop for about $1250. Its mainly for office work, but theres a game i would like, except the requirement states an ATI Radeon 9000 is recommended. Judging by the numbers at the end, i would say mine seems much less powerful... but i have little experience with the technicalities of computers... so i might be wrong. How does the Xpress 200M card compare to an ATI Radeon 9000? And if there is a significant difference, how much does a 9000 cost? Thanks.

2007-02-17 14:46:22 · 2 answers · asked by Guru Kid 1 in Other - Hardware

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32/hel.dll
Please reinstall a copy of the above file.

Ok, what happened was my computer froze (i'm using a different cpu now), after I could not get it to respond I shut it down by holding down the power button, when i powered it up again i got that message. I booted with the windows xp cd, i had three options, enter, r, or exit. I'm at the point now where i've tried to 'repair' with the boot cd but all that does is give me access to a command prompt. I'm trying to get the required file off the cd and onto my computer so I can use it again!

My computer will not boot normally! All I have access too is a command prompt. I do not know where the file is stored on the cd, that is part of the problem or i believe i could copy it to my computer with a 'expand' command...

I'm looking for any kind of information, links, expert advice,general help...

2007-02-17 14:43:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

ya i need a desktop with 2 gigs of ram , 500 gig hard, 512mb of graphics memory all under 2200 dollars Canadian

2007-02-17 14:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by patrick_socha@rogers.com 1 in Desktops

Its too small for the slot and went deep in when I tried to pull it out. Now I cant even touch it. Is there anyway I can get it out without having to get someone to dismantle my CPU?

2007-02-17 14:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by advante_87 2 in Desktops