Hardware - February 2007

I am unable to play DVDs. I receive the message "Playback failed due to a problem with the video subsystem. Lowering your screen resolution or color depth may fix the problem." This problem is with all the Players.I aldready restored my PC once and before restoration I would be able to watch DVDs too.

These are the details:-

RAM : 1024MB (1GB)
Hard Drive : 80GB
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+R/RW drive with Double Layer support

I also tried VLC Player as many people said but that did'nt work. I hope you can help me in solving the problem.

2007-02-27 16:16:49 · 4 answers · asked by John Michael 1 in Other - Hardware

The Drive does not show up on My Computer...it only comes up as a USB Mass Storage Device. In the bottom right task bar.

Please Help me get this to work somebody...My internal drive is running low on space....

Newertech usb 2.0 universal drive adapter.

Thank You

2007-02-27 16:12:46 · 2 answers · asked by Jon Bottoms 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-27 16:00:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-27 15:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-02-27 15:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Do laptops even take graphic cards? My cursor's been sticking and taking long to register my clicks when I am playing my thrixxx game. I recently changed my memory from 1x128mbs to 2x128mbs. Seemed to be more responsive til I started the game...Any advice/suggestions? There's some 7600-7800/512 nVidia cards that look promising, but I don't think they're for laptops!!! What would be comparable & compatable? Aloha & Mahalo for your help! ;.)

2007-02-27 15:41:02 · 1 answers · asked by gmoney 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Libretto 70 CT Toshiba Labtop from 1997 and its ment to run 95 and i accidently opend dos and typed format C: and it did and i cant get it to start and i need to know how to get it to and if you can help me i will be really Greatful

Its a Libretto 70 CT Toshiba labtop from 1997 Meant to run Windows 95

I cant just reinstall windows because i dont have the disks and i have the basic dos running with a few things working bt i require help with it i want a compuiuter expert basicly to help because i need to get it working the person who helps me get it workinng first will get 10 points and my graditude

Thanks,
Rsmiley

Contact me on MSN OR By Email

MSN - rogersmiley@hotmail.com
Email- rsmasters@adelphia.net

2007-02-27 15:41:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-27 15:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

It keeps telling me that this drive cannot be formatted. How can I fix this?

2007-02-27 15:13:49 · 2 answers · asked by leagirl2009 1 in Other - Hardware

I have an external modem connected to a my desktop. My kids will primarily be using the desktop. The laptop will be adults only and for banking and business. How do I connect to my DSL service? From what I understand, I will need a wireless router. Is that all? About how much do they cost, and are there any big differences in performance between various routers? Will my performance change if the kids are on the net at the same time as me? Thanks!

2007-02-27 15:13:34 · 3 answers · asked by Sherri S-R 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

The tray won't eject, but it has opened a little bit, but won't close or go any further on its own unless I push it. I haven't used it in a while, and have done nothing to cause it to not work...any ideas?

2007-02-27 15:12:02 · 4 answers · asked by disturbed_rock05 2 in Other - Hardware

heres the deal, my laptop had xp pro, the hard drive went, the tech had to put in 2000 cause i didn't get the xp pro disk with the laptop.
i have xp on my home computer, can I use that disk to go back to xp on my laptop? they are both dell's. the 2000 does not support daul monitors for separate displays, for say KARAOKE, which I need

2007-02-27 15:04:22 · 3 answers · asked by rick33r 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

running windows XP

2007-02-27 14:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by Christop 2 in Desktops

windows vista wont allow to play jk2 its grapfics are GL and it wont allow it....is there a way to allow it???

2007-02-27 14:54:01 · 1 answers · asked by hughson_man 2 in Add-ons

Or I can have a DDR RAM & Graphics Card having DDR 2 on my motherboard?

2007-02-27 14:52:15 · 9 answers · asked by nick 2 in Add-ons

I bought a Dell Inspiron 8500 from a friend, He showed me that he was able to log on the internet, wirelessly. I brought it home and I tried logging in to it, and its not working. Even when I go under control panel and select internet options, just a box comes with no selections or any other connections. Took it back to him and he said he has no idea what is going on, since it worked for him. I even troubleshooted with my internet provider and they still could not find the problem, the only thing they said was that the ip address was not accurate since it started with a 169(?). Can anyone help, I am starting to think DELL SUCKSSSSSS!!!

2007-02-27 14:46:14 · 6 answers · asked by mommyincharge 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My PC will only turn on the fans, CD drives, hard drive, etc. but I have no video or sound. If I unplug the monitor from the PC and turn it on it displays no input available. Therefore I do not believe Monitor is the problem Can anyone tell me what to check? Is the motherboard dead?

2007-02-27 14:43:16 · 5 answers · asked by KennyJ 2 in Desktops

I have an Emachines laptop and when I disconnect the power cord to use it cordless and power off of the battery, it only lasts for about 30 mins to a 45 mins. Is this a normal range of time or should the battery last at least an hour and a half or so? Is there anything I can do to extend the battery life?

2007-02-27 14:35:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I wanna buy some new monitor guys, 19``, LCD of cuz ))...just wanna know, maybe any one have a lot experience in this stuff...any suggest, i thought about Acer, don`t know why, maybe cuz my friend have it, and don`t have any problem with it...quality is good... Cut me guys on some of them.

2007-02-27 14:35:35 · 4 answers · asked by Al`exa 2 in Monitors

like games for halo,doom,and cs. do you think or is it dumb because there arent enough buttons

2007-02-27 14:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by Mi 3 in Other - Hardware

I want to install the game "FIFA WORLD CUP'2006" in my computer. What should be the minimum configuration of my computer-system to install this game?.. Please bear in mind that:I don't have a DVD-Player...I have a VCD-Player in my computer (System-Unit). The name of my processor is: INTEL INSIDE; CELERON..(I don't have Pentium).

2007-02-27 14:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a AMD Athlon XP-M processor and it can out perform just about any Intel processors with the same configuration. I was wondering if any body had any more input for me.
PLEASE no AMD bashing, OR Intel bashing.

2007-02-27 14:27:00 · 4 answers · asked by Ben M 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have 2 hard drives...both with windows xp installed in them.....but when i take the smaller drive out...it says it cant detect my bigger drive....any suggestions?

2007-02-27 14:21:52 · 2 answers · asked by Robert 1 in Desktops

2007-02-27 14:09:36 · 5 answers · asked by Ronald 1 in Desktops

I found this ad on craigslist. I don't do anything complicated but I want the internet to move somewhat quickly
Dell Optiplex Pentium 3 1000MHz /
256MB Memory /
40 GIG Hard Drive /
Intel on board Graphics /
Intel on board sound /
10/100 Ethernet for High speed internet via DSL or Cable /
2 USB ports /
High Speed CD-Burner Drive/
Floppy Drive /
Keyboard /
Microsoft Scroll Mouse/

17" Viewsonic Flat Screen CRT Monitor (Dont need the monitor? -$15)

Installed software:

Windows XP Pro with all security updates
Microsoft Office 2003 Pro
Norton Anti Virus Corp Edition fully updated
Nero 6 CD Burning Software

All of the above for $179

Replace 17" with a 19" Dell Monitor +$15
Add 256MB more memory to take it to a full 512MB add +$20

2007-02-27 14:08:06 · 14 answers · asked by suzi7693 2 in Add-ons

i like the 8800 but heard the r600 is way better Than the 8800 and dx10 both.

2007-02-27 14:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Mi 3 in Add-ons

I need a benchmarking diagnostic program that can tell me if my
processor psu ect.. is overheating Ive had a few games cause my
pc to restart. Please give info thanks

2007-02-27 13:48:11 · 6 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Other - Hardware

I recently got a new computer with Windows Vista.

2007-02-27 13:40:45 · 2 answers · asked by *CuppyCake* 1 in Other - Hardware

i formatted my compter and i cannot get on it on internet on psp

2007-02-27 13:36:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i went into the control panel and clicked on "sounds and audio devices" and it says that there is no audio device. why is this and how can i fix it?? the speakers are definitely installed correctly. i haven't unplugged them from before i had to wipe my hard drive.

2007-02-27 13:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by kimsewest 2 in Add-ons