Hardware - August 2007

Hi. Every time I start up my computer, it will load to the desktop screen. But only the background picture will show. None of the toolbars or shortcuts will. I can't even start it up in safe mode. I probably will end up doing a system restore, but I'd like to still save some files. Any suggestions?

2007-08-30 07:24:38 · 9 answers · asked by John K 1 in Desktops

I have a Photo926 from Dell, it's the PictBridge model and it keeps saying "load paper". I load the paper and it runs through and gets stuck. There is nothing blocking the passage. What should I try next???

2007-08-30 07:23:09 · 9 answers · asked by Parsha 1 in Printers

it is a hp and I have done everything the manual says to do and it still wont work

2007-08-30 07:23:07 · 7 answers · asked by Dee H 1 in Printers

I just installed a video card (Geforce 8600 GTS PCIe). And ever since my machine will not shut down.
I have a Vista x64 Ultimate OS with 4gigs ram and all latest drivers.

2007-08-30 07:15:08 · 1 answers · asked by ziondigital 1 in Add-ons

When I am working on my computer my desktop screen get's wide, and goes out of focus, I can not see my start button or any of the icons on my desktop? Can someone tell me what is wrong? The desktop Icon and screen is fine when I first turn the computer on, but after working for a while it goes out of focus, to the point I can not longer see the start button?

2007-08-30 07:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by Beachfun 1 in Monitors

Basically I started off looking at a game minimum specs (bioshock) and recommended specs when i thought i should upgrade my PC.

My PC isn't THAT bad..
2.4Ghz
1Gb Ram
360Gb Hard-drive (2 seperate)

However instead of looking into upgrading 1)my Ram 2)my CPU and 3)my Graphic, My brother told me to just looking at getting a new PC.

Now i have seen PC's on ebay that look insane ending @ about £350. When i see insane, i mean 2-4x the processing power, Ram, and graphics of my PC. I've been wondering, how do they make those so cheap? whats the catch? Is it because they don't include mouse/keyboard/monitor, etc? Do they use cheap parts (excluding the CPU)?

Has anyone bought a PC off ebay and is satisfied?

2007-08-30 06:56:20 · 6 answers · asked by timbobojob 1 in Desktops

2007-08-30 06:52:31 · 11 answers · asked by Corina M 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

tried using new driver software from lexmark and still no joy getting things like "device driver not successfully installed"

2007-08-30 06:49:54 · 5 answers · asked by fitz_ni 1 in Printers

be working i clicked on system to check to see how much ram computer was running at and it stills says 512mb when it should be 1512mb?! i have looked on the bios setup page and there doesn't seem to be an option for ram on there...be great if u could help me cheers :)

2007-08-30 06:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by daniel 2 in Desktops

i have tried-my comp`-properties-advanced settings-unticked all but last 6 boxes-no joy-HELP!! THANK YOU!

2007-08-30 06:35:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I've just bought a new Dell Vostro 1700 but I see it's coming with Windows Vista. I have a Windows XP CD from my previous computer and would like to use this CD to reformat my new laptop to use Windows XP.

Where do I find out all the drivers I need to download to install onto my new reformatted laptop?

Also, will I lose any unique Dell features if I do this?

2007-08-30 06:25:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi,
Would there be any problems with buying an LCD PC monitor from the US and bringing it to the UK to use.

Thanks

2007-08-30 06:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by suresh1_naik 1 in Monitors

This may be a dumb question but; I'm getting a new computer with NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Integrated Graphics GPU on it, and I want to know if I decide to get a graphics card, can I? Or will it be a problem since there is on installed IN in the computer?

2007-08-30 06:17:12 · 4 answers · asked by Leo 4 in Add-ons

2007-08-30 05:58:27 · 13 answers · asked by wolfwitch421 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have my laptop and it refuses to load the windows program and wondering if there is a way to restore it that way i can use it again

2007-08-30 05:54:44 · 2 answers · asked by hrschic7 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does the handpunch needs a driver to be detected by the computer?

2007-08-30 05:47:15 · 2 answers · asked by jantondn 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to know how much I should sell it for. It has an Intel core 2 duo E4400 processor, a D945GCCRL essential series intel motherboard (integrated graphics). It also has a 20x DVD burner/ 48x CD burner, 1 gb of 533MHZ Kingston memory and a 480 watt PSU. Oh yeah, and a cool black case with two front USB hubs (eight hubs USB 2.0 total). I am going to put windows xp home on it.
total cost for me: $610 (aprox.)
How much should I ask for it?
thanks for the help.

2007-08-30 05:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by fireballnelson 2 in Desktops

where can i find a Macbook with 60 GB Hard Drive for cheap?....and refurbished for cheap...: )

2007-08-30 05:35:01 · 2 answers · asked by The Miz 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am an adult and returning to school. My last computer I bought in 2003 and since then I have fallen off the technology waggon. I am going to be going on a 100% online school and will need a lap top (Ive never owned one) that will be fast on the internet and with microsoft office processing. I understand that Vista is a huge program and takes up more space on the computer than older versions. I do not want a Mac and I do not want a Dell (I had a bad experiance with them). I was hopeing to spend about $800 before taxes but it seems that I am going to end up having to spend closer to $1000 in order to get the computer that is going to work. I do not want to go by what the sales people alone say so I am asking you guys. What components do I need for this computer. Processor? Ram? everything. I really have no clue anymore what is out there and I need to get something that will work for me while attempting not to break the bank at the same time. Thank You :)

2007-08-30 05:33:27 · 9 answers · asked by shadowsthathunt 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

my pc will come on only when i plug it in .the on button wont work,it stays on for about 5 seconds then kicks off. i switched power cords and it still does the same thing,i also cleaned the dust out

2007-08-30 05:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by darlene26261 1 in Desktops

How do I know what speed it is, and whether it's a Tbird or not? It's size is just under 2" (square)

2007-08-30 05:05:08 · 6 answers · asked by shambo 2 in Desktops

I have a Dell inspiron somthing or other, but recently it has started to run incredibly slow. What can I do besides regular disk clean up and defrag? I'm serious it take nearly five minutes to open ITUNES!!!

2007-08-30 04:46:06 · 9 answers · asked by C-Ham 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I insert my DVD
Then on Windows Media Player says that a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on my computer.

2007-08-30 04:38:28 · 11 answers · asked by Tara ツ 3 in Desktops

i hate my cousin. when my dad has to use the desktop, he always says "get off the computer" to me. so i log off. when hes done, he doesnt log off or even restart the computer. he just turns off the power. and today, i logged off his account since he didnt do it himself. then he just came and turned off the power and turned it back on. i know bad stuff wil happen since you dont turn it off properly. EVERYDAY when i start the laptop in the morning, it has a black screen with all these options and stuff like a 30 sec countdown. it even takes like ten minutes to get to the login screen. it likes like two minutes just to login to my account. how do i get him to stop? or at least tell me what other bad stuff will come of it?

2007-08-30 04:19:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz, 1333FSB (Dual Core) 4096K
Cooler Master Aquagate R80 Liquid cooling system
ASUS P5N32-E SLI nForce 680i, 1333FSB, SLI PCI Ex, Sound,1GB LAN, iEEE
3GB (3x1GB) PC6400 DDR2 800 Dual Channel
ATI Radeon x1950XT 512MB PCI Express 16x dual head, tv out
320.0GB Maxtor/ Seagate 7200rpm SATA2 UDMA 300 16m Cache
Hard Drive Dual Cooling Fan Internal
16X DVD-ROM Drive (black)
Samsung 52x24x52 CDRW Drive (black)
Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
10/100 Network card adapter (onboard)
USB 2.0 Adapter Card 4 port PCI
APEVIA (Aspire) X-Plorer Black, Side Window, front USB,iEEE,Temp control
Dual Case Fans 120 mm Extra Quiet DC fan (two fans)
Thermaltake Toughpower 850W ATX Power Supply, SLI ready, active PFC
Microsoft Windows XP Home

it shal cost around $2177
suggestions and comments would b cool

2007-08-30 04:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

can a graphics card with S - Video out play back to a normal television ? if so is the picture same format as we receive in movie channels in cable , satellite , standalone DVD players ? please do not answer in $$$$ X $$$ pixels .... just a simple answer of whether the picture will be normal size if the TV is 21 ' ( i will use all forms of media players ; at last count i had maybe 8 in my PC . so whatever is needed i will have )

2007-08-30 04:07:17 · 4 answers · asked by atmaram 1 in Desktops

2007-08-30 04:00:01 · 3 answers · asked by Black Night 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-30 03:34:16 · 6 answers · asked by Justin 1 in Desktops

I want to get my son a laptop "all his own" and the ones for kids - the Batman, Barbie, etc.... all look nice but the monitor screens are as big an index card - can't someone make one that you can see?

2007-08-30 03:32:19 · 4 answers · asked by beulahbelle 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

a white line under the taskbar and I don't know how to fix.

My laptop is 15.4" widescreen.
The line also appears when I turn on the computer.
At the start were you have to put the password.
It never goes away.
Can anyone help me please???

2007-08-30 03:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by Millie03 1 in Laptops & Notebooks