Hardware - August 2007

My computer is slow and I think it has a virus. I think I have to start again by wiping out everything and starting all over like it is a new computer. What does it mean to zip a file? Will more fit onto a back-up disk? Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

2007-08-18 16:57:06 · 5 answers · asked by Dana 1 in Desktops

Could it be prevented?

2007-08-18 16:54:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I am thinking of upgrading my 333Mhz pc's cpu chip to something a little faster, maybe 1.0 Ghz +. Can i just go out and buy any old processor?

if not how do i know its going to be compatible with my old motherboard??

many thanks

2007-08-18 16:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by Bunbury23 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-18 16:38:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Sony Vaio laptop, and for some reason when I'm scrolling with the touchpad, even in the middle of the webpage, it automatically goes "back" on the internet browser, without me hitting the back button. I've never had this problem with IBM or Dell laptops. It does this constantly and it drives me nuts, and I've heard from other Vaio owners that theirs does the same. Does anyone know why it does this, and whether I can fix it or is it just a glitch in the design?

2007-08-18 16:32:59 · 1 answers · asked by maria 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I currently have a crosshair mb with a 150g raptor (10,000 rpm) and a 300g west dig (7200rpm)...I just purchased another raptor to create a Raid 0. My first question is, will I have to wipe my current raptor in order to set it up? My second question is, should I take my OS (xp 64 bit) off my 300 gig all together and put my OS on the raptors? Will that make it faster than having my os on the 7200rpm 300gig? Which is the best way to configure it? Thanks in advance!

2007-08-18 16:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by The Banana Guy 2 in Desktops

Ok i have a printer hooked up to my desktop computer via USB and i get wireless internet throught that computer in my laptop. The laptop has vista home basic and the desktop has xp home sp2.

2007-08-18 16:08:53 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan 2 in Printers

2007-08-18 16:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

save and it turns off. any help plz

2007-08-18 15:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

its not just the internet its desktop and everything else

2007-08-18 15:32:39 · 12 answers · asked by peaches_gurl_05 2 in Desktops

Ok I'm on an older operating system and was wondering if it is wise for me to update it or just go ahead and in stall a newer operating system. Running Windows 2000 Pro version. Was wanting to update it to Windows Xp Home edition SP2. Right now I'm using an older computer but it runs great. I'm going to give you some info on what I'm using so you can tell me what is better choice to go with. I have been told not to update if the following reasons it is faster to use 2000 bc it is used for server type computers and office type is it better to stay with it or go ahead and up date to new one. What is better choice.

System Model 6288BVU
System Type X86-Based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 model 6 stepping 5 GenuineIntel ~528MHZ
BIOS Version IBM BIOS VER NXKT33.0

2007-08-18 15:15:06 · 2 answers · asked by yrunhi 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-18 13:55:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-08-18 13:35:09 · 6 answers · asked by Torey H 2 in Desktops

2007-08-18 13:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Mike N 1 in Monitors

I have know idea what this means unless it to do with what operating system I run...vista. Ive searched for help & think I maybe need a patch? however I can not go to manufacturers web site as dont know who that is & there is no clue on device...HELP!

2007-08-18 13:01:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

magenta does not print even though it is full and the print head is not clogged and the cartridge is not expired.
The printer must have a counter and that must be why it does not print.
How can I reset the printer?

2007-08-18 13:00:57 · 1 answers · asked by nmouts 1 in Printers

Okay nerds, freaks and computer geeks! Answer this... What in the wide wide wide world of sports is the difference between a AMD processor and a Intel processor? Can a guy do the same things with both or is one much better than the other? If you are cash stricken, can you get by with an AMD? So there it is people, now answer this JaCkA--'s question!

2007-08-18 13:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

everything on my screen got to big icons and the picture.

2007-08-18 12:55:24 · 2 answers · asked by tony h 1 in Desktops

2007-08-18 12:51:10 · 6 answers · asked by braveheart 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i bought a dell monitor online, lets say i wanted to return it how would i be able to do that and how long would it take

2007-08-18 12:50:53 · 1 answers · asked by YO 1 in Monitors

I bought, in April, a new HP Pavillion Notebook along with an HP colorsmart printer. The printer has given me nothing but major headaches. Why? I'm told it's not quite compatible with the Vista operating system. Is that true? The other issue is that every other time on the printer it is looking to install itself. I have spent hours on the phone with HP and they swear it's all better but the problem returns. Am I alone in having this problem?

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2007-08-18 12:40:27 · 2 answers · asked by Q&A Queen 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just purchased a Toshiba Satellite computer and noticed that the hard drive C: space is decreasing by the minute at rates which couldn't be done by downloading small updates. I had an HP laptop and had the same thing and took it back so I'm thinking it may be Vista since I have a desktop with XP and it never did this. Has anyone else had this problem and is there anyway to correct it?

2007-08-18 12:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm just new in owning a PC so i'm exploring evrything so I download everything i think will do good to my PC tru Window's download site,now my Internet Explorer keeps on warning me that they have to close evrytime i Surf the Internet.
Is it because of my Downloads that cause the problems in my Internet?or Internet Explorer has just problems at this time?
It's the reason why I want to Reformat again my PC thanks

2007-08-18 12:31:00 · 5 answers · asked by danilo_gomez2000 3 in Desktops

Is there a way to know how much memory space you have left in my MacBook? I used to be able to do this in my PC but I don't know how to do it in my mac. Any suggestions???

2007-08-18 12:13:15 · 4 answers · asked by rockgurl 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just bought a new Imac for my wife to replace her outdated Dell. She loves her A920 all in one printer but I am unable to get a driver for it or make it work with the Mac. Is there any suggestions out there?

2007-08-18 11:50:47 · 2 answers · asked by KF 1 in Printers

what is the best brand for a computer if i want to use it for school work and some gaming. Preferably in a range beneath $1500

2007-08-18 11:25:14 · 6 answers · asked by thebus223 3 in Desktops

i have an external sata hard dive partioned into two. i was not the one who partioned it. i want it to just be one drive, how do i partion it back into one drive?

2007-08-18 11:24:16 · 1 answers · asked by joey b 1 in Add-ons

I Want to get an apple macbook pro 15' and if i am a student i can save 300$ or so dollars. i am not a student but my sister is does she need to be in college?

2007-08-18 11:11:27 · 3 answers · asked by scoob 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-18 10:58:25 · 1 answers · asked by linda w 1 in Monitors

2007-08-18 10:41:15 · 11 answers · asked by andrewowen111 1 in Other - Hardware