Hardware - May 2007

I'm having alot of pc problems and someone suggested I re-install my XP Pro. However, I've lost the disc. The pc is a Dell and came with XP Pro loaded, but I'm sure they sent the disc but I have no idea where it is, after two years now. Can I download it from online somewhere?

2007-05-02 10:40:14 · 9 answers · asked by Margaret H 3 in Desktops

2007-05-02 10:05:33 · 3 answers · asked by PSD_123 2 in Printers

When I try to add some video files to the dvd maker, they come out upside down. How can I fix this problem ?

2007-05-02 10:00:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

ACK! My computer is acting horrible. It runs terribly slow, won't go to pages I want to click on, and just generally makes me want to toss it and buy a new one if I had the money. This is only two years old. It is a Dell, that came from the factory with XP Pro installed. It worked beautifully for a year and a half, but has been going down the tubes for months now. Is a system restore the answer? Is there any way to get this baby back working smoothly again? this is the family computer and it's driving us all nuts. Thanks in advance for any help.

2007-05-02 09:48:26 · 7 answers · asked by Margaret H 3 in Desktops

I need plenty of space for music, photos, and documents. Wireless capabilities, DVD capable, CD burner. Able to run multiple applications. Does such a thing exist?

2007-05-02 09:46:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I would like to know what kind of word prossessor it comes with becuse i am looking at buying one. I am also confused about it becuse the one i looked at at a store had microsoft word on it?

2007-05-02 09:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by me 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-05-02 09:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by jethrogangster 1 in Desktops

Im getting a new computer and was wondering is the newest version of mac out now. You know like, windows vista, but for imac, i don't know. And also could you please give me to the direct version of the new one. To buy it off apple.com if its out yet? Also please don't just say get a PC thanks. And remember
Mac OS X Tiger or Mac OS X leopard?

2007-05-02 09:12:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

we have a dell all in one printer which we are happy with but did not know the only way to get ink is through their website and as with most ink cartridges they cost a fortune. I found a company who carries just about evry mfg's ink but dell's.
aarrgghh

2007-05-02 08:59:35 · 7 answers · asked by Tony E 1 in Printers

Landscape setting doesn*t help; I*m wasting a lot of paper and ink.

2007-05-02 08:22:46 · 2 answers · asked by llittle mama 6 in Printers

2007-05-02 07:48:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I'm thinking of picking something up, maybe under $200, so that the family and I can learn to use the Mac. What brand/model/etc should I be looking for at a used computer store or online that will be about as modern as possible within that price range?

2007-05-02 07:24:31 · 4 answers · asked by Ferret 4 in Desktops

2007-05-02 07:20:22 · 6 answers · asked by newmom 1 in Other - Hardware

i want a free dvd ripper just so i can save my movies on my laptop so i can take it on da road...

2007-05-02 06:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by FRED 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have this old crusty Fujitsu Lifebook C with a physically damaged hard drive. The hard drive in the laptop now is a discontinued item, and is proving rather difficult to find (part # MHM2200AT). I can, however, find numerous other hard drives that fit the 2.5" form (for instance, the MHV2040AT), but they use different interfaces. The old hard drive used Ultra ATA/66, and the newer drives use ATA 7. Would I be able to mount a hard drive using the ATA 7 interface in a laptop whose previous hard drive was Ultra ATA/66?

I'm pretty sure it'll work fine, but I'd rather get a second opinion before I shell out the $$, know what I mean? :)

2007-05-02 06:08:43 · 2 answers · asked by P.I. Joe 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a somewhat old monitor dating back from 2001. The thing is that I need to adjust the brightness and contrast because my printed material doesnt look the same. I would like to know like the default adjustment, it doesnt have to be precise, just something around so I can have peace of mind.


The thing is that the buttons that adjust the light are 2 different ones.


1 of them is like a circle with lines poking out, somewhat like a sun design.

and the other one looks like half filled circle, like a half moon.

These 2 buttons have the ability to go up to 100% each, but I dont know what percentage to set them individually.


do you know what percentage I could put?

2007-05-02 06:04:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I don't know that much about computers, and I'm thinking about buying a graphics card for my computer for gaming. Is there a difference between a video upgrade card and a graphics card or not, and if there is, what are the differences? Thanks.

2007-05-02 05:32:13 · 3 answers · asked by Benjamin C 2 in Add-ons

i want to install a Secondary Hard Disk Drive but i not sure how can any one tell me step by step as i am a little slow
thanks

2007-05-02 05:01:56 · 5 answers · asked by kelly marie 1 in Other - Hardware

It seems to install and then says there is an error and will not open !!!!

2007-05-02 05:01:20 · 3 answers · asked by David Balywot 1 in Desktops

I would love a new macbook, the new hewlet packard laptop, or possibly toshiba?
I've never had a laptop and looking for opinions on the best one I could buy.
I mainly use my computer for music, movies and pictures.
I would love something fast, and easy to travel with the wireless internet.

2007-05-02 04:44:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I've been spending some time looking on newegg, thinking about building a new system. I picked myself out a nice processor, and some ram. but when i looked for a motherboard i ran across a problem common to nearly every company. Now, at this stage of technology, any decent gaming rig will require a graphics card that takes up 2 slots, so why do the high end motherboard manufacturers put the PCI slots right next to the PCIe slots!!! yeah, the mobo has 3 PCI, but 2 of them are covered by the HS on the GPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?Image=13-131-071-03.jpg%2c13-131-071-04.jpg%2c13-131-071-05.jpg%2c13-131-071-06.jpg%2c13-131-071-07.jpg%2c13-131-071-08.jpg%2c13-131-071-09.jpg%2c13-131-071-10.jpg%2c13-131-071-11.jpg%2c13-131-071-12.jpg%2c13-131-071-13.jpg&CurImage=13-131-071-07.jpg&Depa=0&Description=ASUS+P5N32-SLI+Premium%2fWiFi-AP+LGA+775+NVIDIA+nForce+590+SLI+ATX+Intel+Motherboard+-+Retail

I don;t really expedct an answer to this rant, i just had to say it.

2007-05-02 04:31:30 · 3 answers · asked by Jason S 3 in Desktops

I have 2 monitors hooked up to the computer using VGA and DVI connection. When I go to my display properties (WinXP Pro) I select the option to "Extend" my desktop and it works no problem. But whenever I reboot I have to repeat this process! It's as if the OS forgot the display setting preference.

2007-05-02 03:30:57 · 2 answers · asked by kimchee_boi 3 in Monitors

Everything on the computer screen is rotated... it's as if the whole moniter is turned 90 degrees to the left. Take your monitor and turn it 90 degrees to the left with your hands, and that's exactly how things look on the screen. How do I fix this?

2007-05-02 03:25:34 · 6 answers · asked by Ryder 1 in Monitors

Hello all, I'm on a budget of $400 and I'd like to build (or if possible, buy) a laptop. Now before you laugh I'd like to mention a few other things:
I'm happy as long as it's 50 lbs or less (but must be transportable, so it can't be too large)
I don't care if it looks ugly, just as long as it works
I have a desktop computer here that I can use for spare parts (lots of good stuff on here, someone wants to throw it out)
So, can anyone give me instructions?

many thanks,

-Crystle

2007-05-02 03:21:32 · 8 answers · asked by Kurisutsure 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

the lights are ON (similarly as standby ). also sometype of sound is also coming from the cpu, and when i tends the cpu horizontally, it runs good. Is there any problem with SMPS or Processor?

2007-05-02 03:12:50 · 2 answers · asked by priyank 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought a AMD athlon 3600+ processor with gigabyte motherboard and cooler master casing and power supply.Since I'm using it for the first time until now, I can hear the fan sound but not very loud.My casing have a extra built in fan at the back.I afraid my computer might have problem because normally other computers with the normal casing don't have this sound.Is there anything wrong with my pc?plz help me......

2007-05-02 03:02:33 · 4 answers · asked by fm_hyudin 1 in Desktops

i have alot of crap computers, and someone told me that i can link them together to get a bassically combined force of computers, i would almost use a comparisson to a computer megazord. lol, but seriosly i really need help with this if it is possible please tell me so.

2007-05-02 03:02:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

the computer can't see the hard disk when i need to format it

2007-05-02 02:53:49 · 2 answers · asked by Tth lover 1 in Desktops

I currently have a P4 3.4GHz with 1GB of ram. I need more power. am i better off with a 2.13 duo processor? I'm lost when it comes to comparing standard processors and "duo" processors. Also, how do these compare to macs?

2007-05-02 02:48:03 · 5 answers · asked by Robio the Great! 2 in Desktops

is it true that only 15.4 inch laptops have nvidia graphic card slot?
does any 14.1 inch laptop have nvidia graphics card slot?

2007-05-02 02:21:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks