Hardware - February 2007

I bought a Maxtor 300GB hard drive for use with our Sony DV camcorder. Unfortunately when I tried to upload from the camera I get a message telling me that the write speed is not fast enough on the drive. Instead I have had to use the 60GB drive that came with the computer and then move the huge files to the big drive, which has now been a total disappointment. The packaging on the Maxtor drive claimed to be great for movies and music, but it seems to be a total bust. I am curious is write speed something that is adjustable on hard drives or are they typically set at one speed from the factory?

2007-02-10 04:08:42 · 3 answers · asked by p_doell 5 in Other - Hardware

I install the dvd writer now but how to go to bios to dectect the dvd writer in window xp?

2007-02-10 04:01:12 · 2 answers · asked by kei wai 1 in Other - Hardware

I accidently erased the sound out of the PC. I thought I was loosening up the hard drive a little by erasing some of the programs that weren't needed but I ended up deleting something that was tied into the volume properties. Can anyone point me towards the light at the end of the tunnel?

2007-02-10 03:55:59 · 7 answers · asked by NuMaMa 2 in Desktops

I have an HP Deskjet 3930. I've already went online and downloaded a driver for the 3900 series and it still doesn't show. I tried to install it manually and the 3900s are not there, there are other deskjet series, but not mine. I have a booched copy of Windows, would that be part of my problem and if so, is there a way to get around it?
THANK YOU to anyone who's got a way to fox this.

2007-02-10 03:55:58 · 7 answers · asked by Cheyenne J 3 in Desktops

hello,
I have a gateway laptop...and I was checking my email and suddenly a blue screen came for like..2 seconds. The only thing I could read was "an error has been detected" After the screen, the computer automatically restarted. what happened?

2007-02-10 03:53:21 · 2 answers · asked by ABC 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

they said update my driver so i went on the SiS website found the SiS 661Fx update & i updated it, it restarted my pc & i went to the Device Manager & the SiS heading was gone but some new ones where there. one heading was Video controller {VGA Compatible}, i clicked it it said it wasent installed right.Clicked reinstall the Hardware Update Wizard came up followed the instructions, it looked for something then said cant install because the Wizard cannot find the necessary software.PLZ HELP, how can i update it. PLZ NOTE THE GAME HAS WORKED BEFORE ON THE SAME PC

2007-02-10 03:47:04 · 5 answers · asked by jo 1 in Other - Hardware

Component in computer

2007-02-10 03:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by kerrlakejack 1 in Desktops

Ok so my speakers don't work and my cd rom thingy doesn't work properly it opens and closes then it keeps opening back up it scares me =[ ! what do i do?!!

2007-02-10 03:46:23 · 6 answers · asked by Dino.Goo.Rawr 1 in Other - Hardware

After putting a full pint glass on my PC cup holder, it snapped (a real mess). I looked in PC world, but some kid just said they didn't sell them. The one I have is an electric model, where the holder comes out of a drawer marked 'DVD-ROM' when you press the button. Is that the brand I should look for?

2007-02-10 03:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My Dell Pc was fast..and now its so slow..to open windows,documents,music..even when I turn it on..I have to wait for like 30 mintues...what the heck is going on..I if have to slam it down I will..it will not make my problem any good..so plez someone tell me what can I do...to make it a bit faster

2007-02-10 03:44:36 · 9 answers · asked by Annabella 2 in Other - Hardware

I have the new apple mac book intel core duo, purchased it under 1 year ago. I have the apple car protection plan for 3 years extended warranty. My computer keeps on shutting down by itself so i have called apple several times and they keep on temporareley fixing it for about a week. I took it to one of their apple authorized resellers to look at it and again they fix for only 1-2 weeks. I have taken it to there authorzed resellers for repairs 8 times but they have only done 1 actual repair on it which didn't work in the first place. The other 7 times, they run their tests on it and shrug their shoulders and say theres nothing wrong with it
b/c they cannot reproduce the problem. Now, whenever I call apple and ask for a new computer they want more repairs to be done it but I ask them I have brought it there several times for repair and they do not know what is wrong with it so they have only done one repair therefore apple is refusing to give me a new computer. What should I do?

2007-02-10 03:42:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have one computer hooked up and working, now I can't get the second one to work...there are two open spots on the back so I hooked the two phone lines from second computer, but it still doesn't work ...what am I doing wrong? It is a Linksys wireless-G 2.4 router

2007-02-10 03:41:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Hey before i buy a new video card...i saw a new one called PCIe? Can i use a PCIe video card in my PCI slot?

2007-02-10 03:37:50 · 3 answers · asked by ragde540 1 in Add-ons

Can anyone help me with these two problems

1. I want to disable my scroll on the touchpad of the laptop because for some reason if you touch the keypad over the half way point you hit the scroll (the scroll is actually only supposed to take up the right edge of the touchpad but has a widerspan than it should be)

2. This could be linked to the scroll problem - Sometimes when i am typing the type curser jumps (for example I'll be writing and then it will jump back a few words and i wont notice contuining writing and messing it all up) making it very irritating...

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help or has any suggestions!

Cheers,

Paul

2007-02-10 03:36:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-10 03:32:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is there any way I can change my windows me settings from a linux live cd, or some other dos method or something. My computer's resolution got messed up, and now when I reboot, I can't see anything, but I know it's running because i can hear the sounds. The monitor works, because it shows the dell logo and the windows me loading screen, but then it just goes black. Can anyone help me?

2007-02-10 03:32:27 · 2 answers · asked by EtrnlEvil 2 in Monitors

Would prefer a ThinkPad or a reliable brand such as Dell...

Thanks!

2007-02-10 03:30:56 · 2 answers · asked by AP 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

It doesnt need to be really fancy. I just need one for school, pictures, music downloads and cd burning. A dvd player would be nice, but not very important. What do you recommend? How much memory, processor speed, and hard drive would you recommend? If you know of a specific type that is good, Please inform me of that too. I would like alot of memory for the pictures. My at home computer lags because of all the photos on it. Thanks alot, angel

2007-02-10 03:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by Angel Eve 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

will a AeroCool Cool Silent Power Supply 550 WATT!! Titanium work with a ASUS NAGAMI2 Motherboard with a AMD athlon 64 3700+ processor.

Im buying it from ebay please look at it and tell me if its compatible

Heres the link to it:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/AeroCool-Cool-Silent-Power-Supply-550-WATT-Titanium_W0QQitemZ140082918698QQihZ004QQcategoryZ44949QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

2007-02-10 03:19:52 · 3 answers · asked by Slim Shady 3 in Other - Hardware

Alright All,
With all of your disgraceful answers to my question earlier, I tried to take your suggestions and update the computer system, this is the new system, what do you think it will sell for.

∙ Compaq Presario S4000NX
∙ 40GB HDD
∙ 640MB Ram
∙ 2 Ghz Processer
∙ Cd-Rom Drive
∙ 6 2.0 USB Ports
∙ Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
∙ Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition. (including Access 2007, Excel 2007, Groove 2007, InfoPath 2007, OneNote 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Publisher 2007, and Word 2007 )
∙ Nero 7.2 Ultimate Edition
∙ Computer Keyboard
∙ Computer Mouse
∙ High Quality Dell Speakers

Now what do you think this system will sell for?.....Please keep smart answers to yourself, these answers help no one. This question is asked in all seriousness and I am looking for genuine responses. Thank You! You all are Awesome!

2007-02-10 03:16:44 · 3 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Desktops

he change something in the bios that said halt all but KB to all errors

2007-02-10 03:15:30 · 12 answers · asked by arshram 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a Dell E1705 with a high def. screen.

2007-02-10 03:08:20 · 5 answers · asked by jctkoontz 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how do u build ur own server out of an old computer
also this is just any empty case with amotherboard and a battery pack so what would i need to by and put in the computer also im not sure if the motherboard is any gooood

can i put a server on the computer that im using now and still use it for windows xp

2007-02-10 03:08:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-10 02:59:24 · 1 answers · asked by josephineliaw 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does a flatbed scanner work efficiently?

2007-02-10 02:47:07 · 2 answers · asked by deepak57 7 in Scanners

ok so heres the problem when i go to reinstall windows i hit f11 then i scroll down to my cd drive but i cant not hit enter unless i put in a ps2 keyboard it will not work with my usb keyboard now when i first had my computer a usb keyboard would work now what im wondering is there anyway that the settings got changed and how can i change them back it is a desktop with windows xp home edition

2007-02-10 02:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a wide screen laptop but only the left 4/5 is being used!

2007-02-10 02:43:43 · 2 answers · asked by spoiler121 2 in Monitors

What does the vanilla mean?, I bought an Asus p5b, not deluxe and i want to know if this is the same thing. Tom's hardware doesn't recommend ocing the vanilla. Is mine okay??

2007-02-10 02:40:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-02-10 02:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I have a dell 4600 with 4 memory slots in motherboard with 4-256MB Stick in there. But when I open Control panel and systems on generals tab it says I only have 256MB. And I have 1GIG installed. Whats up with that

2007-02-10 02:25:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops