Hardware - June 2007

about a month ago my friend's computer got infected with a virus. every so often a blue screen would appear saying fatal error must shut system down, and somthing else about memory loss, so my friend's mom called the company and they told her instead of getting a new computer , just wipe everything out and restore it as if it were new....so basicly she lost all her pictures and documents, but she didnt care, but i just don't know how to do it for my computer because mine is doing the same thing. if someone could help me i'd be extremly greatful!

2007-06-03 10:27:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-06-03 10:25:35 · 3 answers · asked by helen c 2 in Add-ons

It errors out with "USB cord not compatible" I haven't had this problem before and used the same USB cord...has anyone else had this problem and knows how to fix it. HELP PLEASE!
Thanks!!

2007-06-03 10:23:51 · 2 answers · asked by Shasta 2 in Printers

i wiped my computer and am too lazy to find out any other way :)

2007-06-03 10:02:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently upgraded my new PC to VISTA. Is there a difference ?

2007-06-03 09:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by Irene L 2 in Printers

2007-06-03 09:38:23 · 14 answers · asked by donemaria 1 in Add-ons

I have a virus I need to get rid of, and am told this is my only option. Does it wipe out all of my memory or something? Please help.

2007-06-03 09:32:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

we have been running xp for a few month on my comp, now today it just keeps rebooting to the choices page , but when i choose a booting mode it just comes back to the same screen, ect ect, its doing my head in now can anybody help me please

2007-06-03 09:21:24 · 8 answers · asked by MICHELLE S 2 in Monitors

2007-06-03 09:16:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

and will it make my computer faster if i fix it

2007-06-03 09:13:20 · 5 answers · asked by Cameron F 2 in Desktops

Give me everything!

2007-06-03 09:10:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Give me everything!

2007-06-03 09:10:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My notebook battery will not charge when it is connected to the adapter. The adapter is plugged for hours, and when I disconnect it for traveling the battery is not recharged? Is is the setting on my computer, because sometimes I take out the battery and put it back in, then it will start charging. Whenever I plug up the adapter a pop up box says, Your battery will not charge and the system will operate slower, please connect to a Dell 90W AC adapter.

2007-06-03 09:05:19 · 7 answers · asked by Ignorant? R-U? 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm trying to pick a laptop. I DO NOT WANT A MAC DON"T EVEN BRING IT UP haha. But I just want something not too complicated and preferably under $1000. Right now I'm kind of between Dell, Toshiba, and HP. It seems like everyone has their good and bad stories about these companies and I just wanted some opinions on your personal experiences with either the service or the computer itself. I've heard HP is getting better, Dell has the best customer service, and Toshiba is probably the best of the three overall. Any info would be really helpful-I wouldn't need the notebook for anything other than school stuff, music, and maybe some pictures.

2007-06-03 09:03:10 · 12 answers · asked by burgerbabe84 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

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2007-06-03 09:02:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-03 09:00:57 · 28 answers · asked by apples 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

everytime i start it windows root\system32\hal.dll.
and when ever i prees a button it restarts i can only press F5 and get in to those settings
i have a burnt windows Xp disc and the code needed
can some on help please

2007-06-03 08:59:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-03 08:59:05 · 7 answers · asked by STEVE FORM CHICAGO 1 in Other - Hardware

heres the specs.....
-Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7400 (2.16GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
-1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
-120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
-256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
-17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ TFT Display with TrueLife™

thanks a lot
games a want to play are like Battlefield 2 and WoW and other future games like halo 2 for pc and others

2007-06-03 08:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by JustAn0therGuy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a dell xps 400 and I need to change the power supply. I am looking at the antec neo he 550. It appears to have all the connectors I need, and the dimensions, while not exactly the same as the current psu, will fit in the case. Is there anything else? I don't understand the at/atx thing or whatever else.

2007-06-03 08:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My Mom happily bought a new cordless desktop keyboard with optical mouse (Logitech). We only use this computer for internet surfing, the digital camera and playing pinball or card games. In other words, not heavy usage. My sister says she should take it back, because wireless technology is crap (slow response) and is a security risk. She has never even used one. What is your experience with it?

2007-06-03 08:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by CarbonDated 7 in Other - Hardware

I have no idea if I have a CD writer or DVD writer or if there is a difference. I have a Dell laptop and I thought that the manual said I could burn dvd's - this may be universal manual for many computers, though....I saw under a similar question that someone suggested looking under the control panel/system/hardware/device manager/DVD/CD Rom drives and seeing if it lists the different: cd-r, dvd-r, etc. My computer lists: TSST corp CDRW/DVD TSL462C. Any help would be appreciated. I have large amounts of pictures to backup and thought a dvd would hold all of them, as opposed to many different cd's. I purchased some DVD+R's, figuring I had a 50/50 chance of getting the right one and the computer said insert blank disc - I don't want to waste money on the DVD-R's if I can't write to any DVD's!

2007-06-03 08:40:13 · 6 answers · asked by ML 1 in Other - Hardware

Last night, while I was out of the desk area, my desktop computer suddenly turned off.

I tried plugging it into a wall source where it lit up for a fast moment and then died. What should I do?

2007-06-03 08:09:06 · 5 answers · asked by Pristine 3 in Desktops

they cost 550 brand new. i need to know the FMV cuz mine was stolen and rent a center thinks the FMV is 1500. I need to find a source that says diffrently.

2007-06-03 08:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by justin o 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

How do install the soundcard. It is labeled pnp sound chip. Can I install the sound chip. I have windows xp.

2007-06-03 07:55:25 · 5 answers · asked by Richard Boolean 2 in Other - Hardware

Hi everyone I have a:
Dell Optiplex GX520
pentium 4ht
Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack(SP)2
4cpu 3.00GHz
0.99GB of ram
And drive C is 37.19GB
at here and I have a vista home update that I could put on there. I heard some bad things about it but I just woundering do I have enough space and will it run fastly!? Also I know I dont have hardly any hardrive space plus, I think I uesed about 31gb out of the 37 that I have. Also I dont think I could switch back to xp becuase I lost all the of the diskes it came with!
So should I install the vista!? Or keep the XP Professional?

2007-06-03 07:06:40 · 7 answers · asked by Alan 3 in Desktops

2007-06-03 06:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by john 2 in Desktops

Is wireless internet connection possible?

2007-06-03 06:52:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

minimum: core 2-duo procesort-7300 2.0 +mgh or faster-200 gb hard drive- 17'' wide screen ,built in web cam^ mic-bluetooth-key pad-graphic card to handle two additional 19'' wide screen monitors (i have) dvd-cd burner- light scribe labling-built in speakers-4 or more USB ports- vista-home premium and docking station - mini mouse

2007-06-03 06:43:44 · 1 answers · asked by k b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just got a new inspiron 9400 yesterday. it worked fine at my friends house. with the wireless internet. well I got home earlier it doesnt work. how can i get the internet to work on it?

2007-06-03 06:20:14 · 3 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks