Hardware - March 2007

Usually after inactivity but not always my hard drive just goes nuts doing whatever it does. I am not working with a lot of files and sometimes I don't do anything. I just starts whirring away for ten or more minutes at a time. I don't have any scheduled backups or scans or anything like that when it does this. It is very annoying because when it is doing this I can't do much else because it is so busy.

2007-03-01 06:42:30 · 5 answers · asked by wishiwerewest 2 in Desktops

2007-03-01 06:36:59 · 6 answers · asked by Yenny V 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-01 06:32:21 · 5 answers · asked by michael j 1 in Other - Hardware

Is there a certain way to clean your computer LCD screen or can I use windex? I have 3 kids and I always find finger prints on my screen...no matter how much I tell them to STOP touching....how can I clean them?

2007-03-01 06:32:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I have an older dell laptop with an Windows XP upgrade but it doesn't have wireless built in. How do I get wireless on it? What do I need to get or buy or do? Thanx

2007-03-01 06:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Amber26 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

will a USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter work?
where would the power adapter plug into?
will both the adapter and my Dlink wireless work at the same time?

2007-03-01 06:16:58 · 3 answers · asked by George G 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My old Dell Dimension desktop hasnt worked for a while. I push the start button, and nothing happens whatsoever. I want to transfer all my Itunes and videos to my new Gateway Laptop, but I dont know if I should go through with the expense of getting it to start long enough for a data transfer, or whether I should just give it up and toss the thing. I figure, either way I am screwed. I would prefer not to lose all my Itunes that I paid good money for.

2007-03-01 05:53:10 · 8 answers · asked by Brad 4 in Desktops

i have a logitech desk mic and it will not work with vista i would like to know how to set it up there is no hardware for it on logitechs website

2007-03-01 05:44:33 · 1 answers · asked by Artthur A 1 in Add-ons

to refill ink.
quick answer please

2007-03-01 05:41:30 · 11 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5 in Printers

2007-03-01 05:30:44 · 2 answers · asked by bernie803 3 in Printers

2007-03-01 05:29:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have an XP and know how to use that thing back and forth all over the place, now I got a windows Vista and it sucks, how in the heck am I supposed to use it? I downloaded an .exe that I made myself and it says "This is made by an unknown publisher, are you sure you want to use it?" I say yes and it doesn't do a thing, and I've tried to install various programs and it just doesn't do anything, AND I ALSO tried to install that "Upgrade your Windows Vista Experience" disc that came with it, it took about an hour before it said, the disc was not installed successfully, so is XP just better all the way? or what? is Vista for old people who sit around and do finances all the time? 'cause it's sure not good for anything I've tried...

2007-03-01 05:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by samuel c 2 in Other - Hardware

I have a Dell Inspiron B120. I dropped it once. The CD ROM still works, but when I push the tray in, it still sticks out a little bit after it latches. I was wondering how hard it is to take apart and adjust so that it won't stick out.

2007-03-01 05:03:42 · 3 answers · asked by Bill459 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I found which RAM to get but am confused on how to install it...I have a 256 RAM card, but I understand there are 2 slots for RAM. Can I add a 512 RAM card to the other slot or do the cards have to match? (i.e. both 256) Is it very difficult to install? Thanks in advance if u have any suggestions!

2007-03-01 04:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by Prickly P 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have windows Vista (not installed yet) I am currently using XP SP2, i have 11GB free space left, and when im trying to install vista ultimate, it says i need to make partion NTFS, If i make a partition of lets say 10.5gb for vista ultimate, will installing it on that partition erase my data from my C:\ drive? I hav backed up.

2007-03-01 04:39:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-03-01 04:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by tami T 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-03-01 04:36:35 · 2 answers · asked by ~♥The Hon♥~ 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

ive just purchased a wireless connection router. how hard are they to set up

2007-03-01 04:35:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-03-01 04:23:46 · 6 answers · asked by Wookie the Cookie 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I like the Toshiba Satellite but I keep seeing mixed reviews on it, I see a lot of companies selling Acers I have no clue of who that is. I need one quickly for school purposes mostly

2007-03-01 04:19:34 · 5 answers · asked by NVYUS7 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

When I send a document to print (from any program) the status monitor appears and then nothing happens. Sometimes a message box appears saying 'Alloc size= (random number)' if I click 'okay' it disappears but nothing happens. What is 'Alloc'? What's wrong with the printer? The computer says it's ready to print and the printer's status says 'ready'. The computer's troubleshooter and the manufacturer's troubleshooter can't work it out. The printer is an Epson C86 and was working fine until today. I can't get to the shop to buy a new one until Saturday and am very annoyed. PLEASE HELP!

2007-03-01 04:15:58 · 1 answers · asked by Cpt. Willard 4 in Printers

2007-03-01 04:12:44 · 5 answers · asked by rabea 2 in Add-ons

Hi,

I am planning to buy a mac book with the following specs:

# 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
# 512MB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x256
# 60GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
# Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
# Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
# AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth

I am looking at using the mac book to do

1. internet browsing
2. chatting
3. office related work like document preparations (word and spreadsheet types)
4. watching movies
5. listening to music

I do not intend to run do any graphics and video editing with my mac book. Will 512 be sufficient to operate mac book, its default software and carry out the above activities without any slow downs?

Thank You.

2007-03-01 04:05:36 · 6 answers · asked by spegason 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-01 03:59:09 · 2 answers · asked by L L 1 in Add-ons

2007-03-01 03:58:57 · 12 answers · asked by Adam Bozy 1 in Desktops

I need to know which video card is compatible with a computer that has a PCI slot in order to play the sims 2 seasons

2007-03-01 03:53:29 · 3 answers · asked by kathy21302005 2 in Add-ons

i want to buy a laptop for my son, i dont want to spend a lot and would consider second hand, what type is best?what should i be looking for in a laptop? and any ideas where they sell them cheap? im in the north of england.

2007-03-01 03:46:52 · 7 answers · asked by slsvenus 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Western Digital Passport portable external hard drive that is no longer recognized by any computer. I have data on here that I would like to save, however, I can't afford the several hundred dollar fees that I've been quoted by data retrieval services. Is there anyway to do this on the cheap? Also, I don't want to completely void my warranty becasue the company has agreed to replace the drive but I would definitely loose all of my data. Thanks.

2007-03-01 03:45:47 · 6 answers · asked by mrdilettante 2 in Add-ons

problems with installation so I'm starting from scratch. I think I need to disable the onboard video first in the device manager. Then disable it in the bios. Then install the card? But when I disable it in the device manager and restart the computer I won't be able to see anything, so how am I goin to switch it in the bios? the card says that I have to disable onboard before I install. I think thats whats I did wrong last time. Can somebody please clarify the proper steps involved.

2007-03-01 03:45:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anthony D 2 in Add-ons

my computer has so many infected files that i was told that everything had to go and be reloaded so how do i do that and when its done do i just load the discs over again dell sent me all new discs do i just use them?

2007-03-01 03:39:57 · 12 answers · asked by *Suzy-Q* 4 in Desktops