Hardware - August 2007

i bought a hard disk wiping software from office depot, but it tells me that it deletes everything including the installed OS. can you tell me if there is a way to do that? if i cant wipe the disk without deleting the OS, i need to do a partition on the HD. what is partitioning?

2007-08-11 11:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by yeeaahhbuddy 2 in Other - Hardware

AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (2.0GHz/1MB)

2007-08-11 11:02:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My video card that came with my computer is a Intel (R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV.

Does this have Direct X 9?

2007-08-11 11:01:57 · 2 answers · asked by Sathish G 1 in Add-ons

quick and easy

2007-08-11 10:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Also, what is considered "good" with the other things i have to look for?

2007-08-11 10:49:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I keep getting a message when i try to run the upgrade saying "running on a unsupported version"

2007-08-11 10:48:40 · 2 answers · asked by chrispgloger 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

its on a windows vista home premium with a geforce 8600m GT video card
these upgrades are all for about 100 dollars and im going to be gaming a bit on this laptop which part should i upgrade?

Processor: 2.0ghz 800fsb/4mb cache TO 2.2ghz 800fsb/4mb cache

Hard Drive: 120gb 5400 RPM TO 160gb 7200 RPM

Memory : 2gb 667mhz RAM TO 3gb 667 mhz RAM

2007-08-11 10:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by Joe H 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

The last few months I've heard nothing but great things about the iPhone... unfortunately I also heard nothing bad about MacBook Pro and I bought one which turned out to be a complete pile of sh!t -- we're talking absolutely ZERO ability to play games for $2500. Is the iPhone worth my $$ or just another scam?

2007-08-11 10:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by Chad 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

and since that what is the advantage that AMD processors will take rather than intel core 2 due by this property.

2007-08-11 10:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by The Prince of Death 1 in Desktops

I bought the MacBook Pro because Apple told me it would be better than a PC. They were completely full of sh!t and just fed me whatever bull they wanted to make a sale. The MacBook can't do ANYTHING. It works with virtually NO games. My neighbor bought himself a new HP laptop (same thickness as MacBook Pro) and he can do everything and MORE than my pile of hud can -- all at a fraction of the cost of what I paid!!! Seriously, why does Apple insist on screwing its customers?

2007-08-11 10:15:12 · 4 answers · asked by Chad 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

When my computer is totally shut down. Do I still need to power OFF my monitor manually??or can I leave it power ON so it will go OFF anyways without a sync? I have been wondering this for years.

2007-08-11 10:12:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

How much better is it? I'm tired of my regular old windows based PC, I need a change!

2007-08-11 10:10:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Here's my set up. I've got a Dynamic XLR (3 pin) microphone. This will go though an XLR cord into a XLR female to 6.25 mm phonejack/minijack male converter. I then use another converter to change the 6.25mm phonejack/minijack to 3.5mm phonejack/ minijack which pugs into my computer. Do I need a preamp (preamplifier)? If I do, where will it go in the connection?

2007-08-11 10:10:25 · 3 answers · asked by Shadow 2 in Add-ons

2007-08-11 09:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My computer is using window XP and have 2 storages (C driver & D driver). I like to increase capacity of C driver. Your help would be appriciate.

2007-08-11 09:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by Bill 1 in Desktops

Please tell me someone, I need this because there was a mistake in my one when I purchased it. PLEASE, no junk/fake answers.
Thankyou in advance.

2007-08-11 09:49:15 · 2 answers · asked by Dark Shadow64 2 in Desktops

I haver windows XP, and need to start my computer in safe mode. How?

2007-08-11 08:56:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I want to buy a laptop and I know I want it from Apple but I am just confused on which one to buy? I know that the MacBook Pro is more expensive but it catches my eye most. The regular MacBook is good but what are the diffrences from both of these? Which one should I buy?

2007-08-11 08:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by vaa8vb 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

HP
Pavilion Desktop PC features
Intel Viiv procesor technology
intel core 2 duo processor E4400 speed 2.0 GHZ Level 2 Cache 2MB Bus Speed 800MHZ
2 GB DDR2 memory
320 GB hard Drive 7200RPM
burns and plays DVD and CD's
15'' monitor
256 MB Video Memory /USB 6
FOR $$$679.99
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OR
HP Intel Pentium D. --- Speed 3.0 GHZ / Bus speed 800MHZ
Level 2 cache 4MB
2GB Memory 250GB Hard Drive 7200RPM
256MB Video memory
17'' Monitor
$$699.97

2007-08-11 08:27:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i have an inspiron 710m; i had a virus that kinda messed my laptop up, so the guy who fixed it had to completly wipe my hard drive; but wen i bought this laptop it had drivers for a dvd burner; i think that got erased, so i have a physical dvd burner but no software for that dvd burner; so is there any way that i can get my dvd software bak for FREE?

2007-08-11 08:15:24 · 5 answers · asked by john 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need some guidance on handling a problem I recently experienced through Best Buy. My mother took her computer in because it was acting extremely sluggish and freezing up. Initially they told her it was $59.99 for a diagnostic exam. Later in the week she recieved a phone call telling her to fix the problem they needed to run extensive diagnostics and repair which would cost an additional $199.99 because they found viruses. They took our the viruses and installed some childsafe software and the total came to $370. They then called and said they discovered it was actually a bad harddrive and it needed to be replaced (an extra $100). Since replacing the harddrive will completely eliminate the work they did previously, I am wondering what our rights, as customers are. She specifically asked if she it was cheaper to buy a new computer and was told her computer is good and should last about 3 more years. Should they have been able to diagnose the bad harddrive from the inital tests

2007-08-11 07:58:04 · 5 answers · asked by behindthemask 2 in Desktops

Each time I go on internet MY CPU jumps to like 60%

And also my System Idle Process is at 99 is that high or is it ok for this

Also when watching windows media player my CPU jumps to 60% :S

2007-08-11 07:54:16 · 2 answers · asked by marks 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a 3000 dollar budget and it comes down to being able to put raid 0 and downgrade the processor or put the money into the proccessor for faster GHz and not have raid

2007-08-11 07:32:36 · 4 answers · asked by sam j 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

just say yes or no

2007-08-11 07:04:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a dell and i want to delete all my programs and everything off of it ..to make it seem like a brand new computer how would i do that

2007-08-11 07:01:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Can anyone tell me step by step?

2007-08-11 06:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by torres_o_j 1 in Scanners

installation cd for a mp3 player of the computer please give me the website and how to do it

2007-08-11 06:57:13 · 1 answers · asked by wale o 2 in Add-ons

I got this keyboard and a mouse on eBay without the software. I used on a Win 2000 without any problem after downloaded the software on line but I want to use this on a different computer with Win XP but it doesn’t work. I found that this mouse works with or without the software installed. After I install the receiver then the mouse pick up but the keyboard still doesn’t work. The driver is Logitech iTouch Keyboard Driver 2.22 driver description Any help?

2007-08-11 06:56:15 · 4 answers · asked by 1***2 1 in Other - Hardware

I have found a Sparkle GeForce 8600 GT / 512MB DDR2 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card, and im wondering if it's any good. Also, can u tell me what type of motherboard it would be compatible with. My motherboard has a PCI-E slot on it, but im wondering if thats all you need for this card to be compatible with your PC.

Thanks,
here's the link http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3212568&Sku=S15-1016&SRCCODE=LSCAN&CMP=AFC-LSCAN&AffiliateID=CAqD7bLWUPI-t0xkZBcWWvaQH1Yd_F9c6g

2007-08-11 06:51:32 · 4 answers · asked by leafsfan1991 1 in Add-ons

2007-08-11 06:47:42 · 2 answers · asked by rajev v 1 in Add-ons