Hardware - June 2007

I have a laptop, my system is Windows 98, before I use the internet , there were some errors and the computer stops suddenly, after I start to use the Internet now it becomes more affected by viruses and some sign of errors or warning comes into my screen , one of them says :the page you are seeing will be closed , contact your program vendor,the other one says :Content Advisor :*Please check your Content Advisor settings for missing information .Click the Tools menu and then click Internet options .On the Content tab check the content Advisors settings. Ok.
The other one says : This browser window is busy , close it will cause some problems .Do you want to close it anyway?O.k. or Cancel .
I tried to do all these but nothing happen , now I can not use the internet or anything else , my laptop has stopped working .
What should I do ?, please tell me as soon as possible .
Nada

2007-06-14 17:14:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Processor speed 75 MHz and 32 MB of RAM.

Thanks ^_^

2007-06-14 17:11:20 · 7 answers · asked by inquisitive 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Do you really think it is worth about $400 for a 4 year accidental warranty? Would you advise getting it and then breaking your laptop about a month before it expires?

2007-06-14 17:09:24 · 4 answers · asked by Evan 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Cannot identify card.. all usual places to find video card name are blank or say "device not working properly." Cannot update drivers as we cannot identify the card. Laptop, so taking it apart is highly undesirable :s What do you suggest?

2007-06-14 16:39:33 · 4 answers · asked by Mande 1 in Other - Hardware

ok i'm thinking to buy a refurbished apple ibook G3 for the great price of $299.99
some say i shouldn't because it's so old but all i really want it for is writing and some internet.
who has it?
how does it work with these things?

2007-06-14 16:19:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-14 16:10:59 · 5 answers · asked by mitch 5 in Desktops

It also won't recognize my secondary hard drive and CD drive in windows so this is very annoying.

2007-06-14 16:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by bdsport445 2 in Desktops

Is there any way I can.

2007-06-14 15:43:03 · 4 answers · asked by Bigbob22 2 in Desktops

I don't have a GUI, Graphic User Interface. The computer currently has XP: Pro on it that doesn't have not one, not even the Safe Mode Admin, Profile on it. I have a good XP:Pro Disc, I try to repair the system with it, doesn't work because a Admin password that no one in the building knows. I've tried Recovery Console. I've practically tried everything in the book. I think I just need to clear EVERYTHING from the hard drive. One thing...I have not been taught how to do that properly; I've tried a powerful magnet, but I don't think that's the proper way. PLUS, I've never done the proper way before, are there any precautions and correct materials? Please, I need to erase the current corrupted OS and install the new one with no GUI, How do I do this? Email me if you have list of troubleshooting that might take awhile. Reward for the best.

2007-06-14 15:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by ~Diz Iz Why Im Hot~ 1 in Desktops

2007-06-14 15:13:39 · 4 answers · asked by cheryle 1 in Other - Hardware

the dvd burner is a sony DRX-830U and the dvd's are Maxell DVD+R

2007-06-14 15:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by stengels2000 1 in Other - Hardware

I have Windows XP. I'd like to wipe everything off my hard drive and start over.

2007-06-14 15:00:36 · 12 answers · asked by thatguyinthisplace 3 in Desktops

When I plug in any HD or CDRom to my motherboard in IDE1 and IDE2, neither of them receive any power. However when I unplug the ribon cable from the HD or the motherboard, both get power. Obvious problem...power with no connection to the motherboard is useless.

Any suggestions???

2007-06-14 14:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by inyourbuckeye 1 in Desktops

My laptop startup is very slow, takes about 10-20 minutes to load. However, I have already defragged, disk cleaned, full Norton 2007 virus scan, Spybot, AutoRun, removed some unwanted startup items at the statup tab and it is still very slow. Also, at times I cannot even start it up - I just see a black screen when I press the power button, but the laptop is 'on' because I hear the harddrive whir. I run on Winodws XP, 80GB harddrive, 512MB. What is the problem?

2007-06-14 14:39:37 · 8 answers · asked by maibs 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Dell Latitude CPi 266XT. Whenever I turn it on these three lights flash while it makes a beeping noise. I have no clue what to do. The lights though, have symbols above them. They are a lock surrounding a number 9 a letter A and what appears to be a down arrow. Help me get this thing running again!

2007-06-14 14:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-14 14:36:47 · 3 answers · asked by adia_lola 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i saw on newegg.com that there is DDR3 RAM and has 240 pins just like DDR2. can i install DDR3 on my computer or what? I know a lot of things about computers but i'm confused on this one.

2007-06-14 14:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by captn_sal 3 in Other - Hardware

I tried running a hard disk test and got the following error- "Test Failed- Self Test Status Value- 7 (Completed with the read element of the the failed)". Can anyone tell me what this means?

2007-06-14 14:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I was asked to fix someones computer and I put it in safe mode right and now all of their files are missing

Are they Gone or are they just hidden somewhere now!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-06-14 14:22:43 · 4 answers · asked by Do I look Like I'm Joking 4 in Desktops

Unfortunately, I wasn't performing regular backups. I tried to do a Windows repair, but the option wasn't available. Luckily, I'm able to copy the data from the drive to another drive before I reformat.

I'm considering a few different options for backup solutions:
1. Backup to 2 external drives, using Norton Ghost. I was thinking of using 2 in case 1 fails.
2..Set up a RAID configuration with 2 internal drives (not yet sure how to do this

Which one of these is a preferable solution? Any other suggestions?

Also, is it any better to install only the OS on 1 drive, and then install all other programs & keep most data files on another drive? I was thinking that if my OS ever failed again, I could reinstall the OS and since my applications are on another drive, I wouldn't have to reinstall them.

Also, I'm considering installing the OS on a Raptor drive to make the PC boot up and run faster, Any opinions on if this would be worth th extra drive cost?

Thanks for everyone's advice!

2007-06-14 14:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-06-14 14:04:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Please it is worth it to buy a new PC or upgrade? I don't use it for anything but light music, instant messaging, and word processing and thinking of buying/upgrading and getting power point. My rig is -

Intel R 1.4 Ghz Processor, 384 MB SD RAM, Windows XP Home Edition, and a very old graphics card (but I don't play games or photo shop)

Buying or Upgrading? Recommendations for either?

2007-06-14 14:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

which laptop should i buy? please give me the place where i can buy it and which one you think i should buy
i can buy a mac,pc or anything just give me the best one

2007-06-14 13:57:09 · 2 answers · asked by Luigisf 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-14 13:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by jazon92 1 in Other - Hardware

When you print out tickets do you need a certain type of printer or paper? or do you just need to have the barcode on the ticket? and does it matter if you print it in color or not? please help

2007-06-14 13:54:38 · 8 answers · asked by blueflame566 2 in Printers

I want a basic laptop for word processing and internet shopping and email. No frills, but I don't want a slow machine. I'm tired of my pc freezing, giving me warnings, viruses, etc.
Convince me to go to MAC!?

2007-06-14 13:53:12 · 6 answers · asked by collegegradthree 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-14 13:40:05 · 5 answers · asked by Ben V 1 in Add-ons

I need a cheap laptop but all the used ones
have NO BATTERY's
can I still use a laptop without a battery

2007-06-14 13:32:18 · 13 answers · asked by battledog50 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-14 13:31:37 · 1 answers · asked by Bill D 1 in Desktops

I have a dell laptop. The power adaptor broke and now I cannot turn the laptop on cause the battery ran out of power and the adaptor doesn't work.

I have taken the hard drive out of it and really need to find out what I need to do to retrieve all my old files.

Have seen some references to a "USB" case as possible solution but not sure what it is and how it would connects to the hard drive.

I have bought a new laptop and get the impression this is hooked up to old hard drive and USB Case also.

appreciate any advice I get.

thanks
Mark,

2007-06-14 13:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware