Hardware - August 2007

im am upgrading from home basic to premium i have a product key for premium but it has been used befor will i need a new one for upgrade

2007-08-11 20:19:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I just bought a HP Desktop but Im having issues already. Im getting a random window with a windll32.exe error message and when the computer goes idle you dont get any response from it when you try to get back on it. Does HP just suck or can this issue be resolved?

2007-08-11 19:50:31 · 6 answers · asked by Gigs 2 in Desktops

i dont wanna waste lotta money is there a way to make one for very cheap?

2007-08-11 19:21:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

How do I check other speakers, isn't there only one speaker in a computer ? if there's more, then what should I do ? The volume just comes and goes always.

2007-08-11 18:35:19 · 2 answers · asked by sylviaeldon 1 in Desktops

I have a HP LaserJet 1320. I'm guessing it's a complicated problem because I've already contacted HP's online tech support and they couldn't solve the issue. Where can I go to fix it and about how much would it cost? Just a range would be helpful. Would I be better off buying a new printer?

2007-08-11 18:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by blank 4 in Printers

Help. Tnx

2007-08-11 18:25:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Are there magnets or any other devices in the machine that might hurt a laptop?

2007-08-11 18:25:38 · 2 answers · asked by Lanani 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

i dont know wat to do about the webcam part

2007-08-11 17:54:43 · 2 answers · asked by monty b 1 in Add-ons

I am having intel pentium P4 with 3.0 ghz....
it often restarts after 5 minutes of booting wat would be the problem ???

2007-08-11 17:52:18 · 5 answers · asked by VARUN K 1 in Desktops

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7654/screenshot004jo0.png

That's what I get when I try to burn a DVD, i'm new to burning DVD's. Im using a Lite ON drive or whatever. thanks alot

2007-08-11 17:40:49 · 2 answers · asked by Siraco17 1 in Add-ons

ASUS A7M266
socket A
AMD 761 chipset
DDR ram

I'd like to use this board to build a system with but can't find out it's cpu limit. I know it's AMD but not sure if it can take XP, or Barton or others. I've tried emailing both vendors who give more questions than answers. I know this board is OLD, so I'm not looking to buy a newer one. I just think that with a more powerful processor and ram, it still has some life left. What do you think? I would love it if someone (other than an outsourced tech) could provide an answer this simple problem first before telling me to ditch it or use it for something other than what it was intended for. May be able to provide more detail.

tHanKs cSJ5

2007-08-11 17:40:17 · 3 answers · asked by Johnnie5 3 in Other - Hardware

Anyone know where i can find an online source for the software for HP Officejet 7210 All-in-One?!

2007-08-11 17:39:39 · 7 answers · asked by kgrock61891 2 in Printers

A quick question, probably dumb but i'm skeptical as to if i can get some PC2-6400 RAM for my computer. I've got the stock, that came with my Compaq SR2038X(2 x 512MB). I want to upgrade to two sticks of 1GB for 2 gigs. Crucial says 6400 will be compatible, but the Compaq page says 4200(currently what i have) and 5300. Is there any reason to suspect the 6400 to not work w/ my mobo? Also, i think i could use the RAM i currently have, and that could up it to an overall ~3GB of RAM, although then all of the sticks will still run at the original 4200 speed. Is that better or worse than simply just using the new 5300/6400 ram for 2GB?

Crucial says: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%20Media%20Center%20SR2038X

HP/Compaq says: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00757531&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=3262013

And can anyone recommend good RAM? I was looking at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146526

2007-08-11 17:39:12 · 3 answers · asked by Jay x 6double6 2 in Add-ons

ok i have dell insptiron 6000....i think dell is a piece of crap. i also have the complete care accident warrenty. heres the link
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/services/client_support/completecare_svc?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&redirect=1

do u think i should do anything? if you know what i mean...what do you think is a good idea???

2007-08-11 17:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I did a repair of windows coz i kept freezing.. but i got this message saying "VIAAGP1.SYS on VIA AGP Filter disk is needed" but i dont where it could be. Ive looked on forums and they say its in C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers but its not :(

ALSO after i repaired windows i tried to install my video drivers for my ATI Radeon 9550 but i got this error "Setup was unable to complete the installation try to set up your display adapter witha standard VGA adapter driver before running setup" what does that mean ? does that mean i have to be in 640x800 res to install ?

could the 2 probs be connected ??
HELP -

ps i cant play css ir bf2 or bf2142 :(

2007-08-11 17:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

it does plays cds

2007-08-11 17:18:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Should I get tbe DV 2500t laptop by HP, which is a tad expensive for me, or the Slimline s3100s series desktop with all the bells and wistles which is not that expensive for me??

2007-08-11 17:17:53 · 7 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Well, I think I'm going to go with a Mac book, everyone goes on about how great they are and how many fewer problems there are.
My only hangup is that I will be using this for school and my school and most other people use mostly Windows programs (Powerpoint, word, etc)
How does these to types of computers work together? Will I be able to email an essay to my instructor who has a PC from a MAC?

2007-08-11 17:17:29 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i've got a dell E310 desktop with windows home, didn't come with disks. ebay has for auction reinstall disks for home that includes things like sound blaster, but i don't think my desktop has it, can you use the reinstall disk to install it to begin with or must it already be there? please help, this is my first computer, thanks

2007-08-11 17:13:25 · 8 answers · asked by linden30 1 in Desktops

my sound card is an intel(r) 82801 aa/ab/ba/ca ac`97 but the intel website does not have them please help

2007-08-11 17:10:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

im in high shchool now and thinking get a better laptop in uni...
im thinking about get a Apple Macbook(cuz its really cool after seeing how it can work)..but lots of people say Dell/hp is also really good...so what do you reckon?? macbook? or dell/hp ??
which one has better quality and lifetime??

thanx, guys :)

2007-08-11 17:03:27 · 8 answers · asked by simple_life1003 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the best computer and what other parts should i upgrade....

2007-08-11 16:31:39 · 5 answers · asked by lv21maverick 1 in Desktops

there is no sound, could he be doing something wrong, or maybe forgetting to do something? He did everything (he thought) that he was supposed to do!
I know there's a good chance it could be defective, but he's eliminating all other possibilities first, PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-08-11 16:28:43 · 6 answers · asked by Dalmatian lady 6 in Other - Hardware

The battery recently just died, so I tried plugging it in to recharge it, but it won't charge whatsoever. What should I do?

2007-08-11 16:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-11 16:12:37 · 10 answers · asked by jon98531 1 in Add-ons

I am needing a small, low cost printer to use with my laptop. I want to print photos from my computer as well as write and print letters. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks for your time.

2007-08-11 16:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by Kimridesaharley 2 in Printers

Here are the memory specs of the computer- http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00223147&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN#N299

I plan on buying a Kingston HyperX 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)

Will the hyperx set of ram work well with the 2x256MB thats already installed in the computer? Or will it not work at its maximum performance?

2007-08-11 16:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by b0rn2eatrice 1 in Add-ons

I will be bying a Nvidia GeForce 8600GT 256Mb PCI Express Graphics Card soon, and i wanna be ready for when it comes, but i cant find where to Disbale the Onboard Graphics. I have Windows Xp Version 2002 Professional.

2007-08-11 15:52:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

how do i do a go back for my pc

2007-08-11 15:36:10 · 2 answers · asked by sora h 1 in Add-ons

Hey,

I was lookin for a laptop i should buy and i was wondering if this is a good one?


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3071261&CatId=1891

2007-08-11 15:24:37 · 8 answers · asked by Clothsline 1 in Laptops & Notebooks