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I have an HP dv1000 laptop and as i was installing printer drivers the Laptop hung and the screen went blank. I have restarted the machine many time and it boots ok but the screen is completely blank. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem. The laptop is around 18 months old.

Any advice would be much welcomed.

Cheers, Rick

2007-09-23 01:57:33 · 2 answers · asked by barton_richard 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to get a vista and i dont know i should choose 64bit or 32?

2007-09-23 01:32:48 · 2 answers · asked by sami1367 1 in Desktops

I have a Dell XPS, a gaming computer and a everyday Hi-Grade home PC. Anyway, the speakers for the normal comp broke. The gaming computer doesn't currently have access to the internet, we are getting wireless in the week. I tried to connect the dell speakers to the normal comp, but they`re very odd. The dell speaker is a large black box, with a dial for changing bass, it has five slots, four for left and right speakers, and a large plug for the center speaker, which has a dial for changing volume. I have no idea how to plug it into my normal comp, I did it about a year ago, but put the speakers back into the dell. None of the plugs seem to fit, but I've made uit work before. Please help, because when something is explained on a video with audio- I can't hear it and it's really annoying.


THANKS!

2007-09-22 23:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by Nicky 2 in Desktops

would the Intel S775 Core 2 Duo E4400 2MB Advanced Smart Cache, 800FSB beat a pentium 4 531 3ghz with hyper threading want to use computer for gaming

2007-09-22 22:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by chriswinter82 1 in Other - Hardware

It has 8xAGP
It doesn't matter the price...
I'm getting it merely to play NFS Pro Street when it comes out.
No "get an upgrade" answers please.I have a large offer from someone and I can choocse any graphics card from his shop for free...
So, what would you recommend me?
A site where I can see full specifications of the graphics card you recommend would be great!

2007-09-22 22:35:10 · 3 answers · asked by ScorpionX-The Mad Man 2 in Add-ons

What do the individual voltages run? My -5 volt is over and my 5+ is under the limits What does -5 volt run? Are all computers the same when it comes to powering up hardware? Need to know.

2007-09-22 22:26:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Currently my Cd Drive is broken and i dont have the money at the moment to buy another one, If i took out my current hard drive with the xp os and and installed into another computer as secondary slave and reformat it and installed xp
Would it would xp load up when i install it again to my current computer ? I just want a 2nd opinion before i do this

2007-09-22 21:33:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

hi i got a sata hard disk, so it gives me 2 slots for ide cable
i have dvdrom on drive e: and cdrom on f:
i use 2 ide cable for each because when i use only one
my pc wont boot.

can someone pls explain why it wont work with only one ide
and how can i make it work using only one cable
thanks

2007-09-22 21:22:18 · 1 answers · asked by då®khº®$è ® 2 in Other - Hardware

What is the best setting for Realtek HD audio manager, to get the best sound possible. I am in a hostel though. Such as using "Room" and "Rock". Any help is much appreciated thanks.

2007-09-22 20:57:00 · 1 answers · asked by cicadasx ~ 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-09-22 20:53:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm talking about the legendary 'clarity' and image quality of a Mac computer and how the same results can be achieved on a PC.

2007-09-22 20:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by Maggie 3 in Monitors

I have a 500 GB Western Digital external hard drive connected by USB to my port replicator to which my laptop is docked. Sometimes I am able to turn off/remove this HD through the "Safely Remove Hardware," but more often than not, it tells me it is unable to stop the drive and to try again later. I would try again later and get the same message, so usually I will just leave it connected to the port replicator. It will remain on, but my laptop will be off.

SO, the question is, does the HD ever need to be turned off? If not, I'd just rather not bother anymore. I just don't want it to crash/have a melt down if I do not remove it or turn it off every day.

Thanks.

2007-09-22 20:24:28 · 2 answers · asked by S&S 5 in Add-ons

I am either getting a laptop or iBook for my Dad's house. I have A Windows XP computer at my mum's and wanted to try out an iBook. My mate has a PC, iBook and iMac and they say it is really good. Can I please have some pros and cons for either of them, I know Macs can install windows xp or vista which I am going to do if I get one but will the Windows on the iBook lag if i get a basic iBook (new but cheap).

Also on a laptop I can guarantee that Adobe After Effects will lag because on my Windows it does and I have a lot of ram (more than what comes with a Laptop). Will it lag on a iBook? I have heard it is extremely powerfull but i want to do a lot of editing and will iBook be a better choice?

Thanks, Dillon

2007-09-22 20:17:14 · 3 answers · asked by Dillonp23 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am hopefully getting to get an ibook soon and wanted to know why Mac's have a lower amount processor and runs better? Also how would, for example 3.0gHZ and 3.2gHZ change the computer? Does it make it fun faster or something?

Thanks for your help

2007-09-22 20:10:30 · 11 answers · asked by Dillonp23 2 in Other - Hardware

Hey I have an important question that I need a HELPFUL answer to

My dad's dell inspiron 6000 is very messed up. He's had the computer for about a year now. A few days ago, he bought a casio exilim digi camera. He installed the software from the cd that came with the camera. He says ever since then, his wifi is not working right. Not only that, but internet explorer wont even open up. It opens and closes within 1 second. The computer isnt recognizing his built-in wireless card

On top of that, his built-in speakers arent working. it says that there are no audio devices connected. Instead of playing a sound it just makes a LOUD beep

Also I also think there is a problem with the video card, because the appearance properties dont allow the "windows xp theme". it only allows the "windows classic" theme. and also, windows skip a lot while u move them

We tried to use System Restore, but it wont let you open it. And Norton detects no viruses anywhere on the computer

PLEASE HELP US!

2007-09-22 19:54:05 · 2 answers · asked by thatguyisawesome 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My fujitsu S series laptop has been recently damaged (pounded), it doesn't seem to be seriously damaged, but I could tell that it isn't the same as before. I bought it from Fry's, so, should I go to Fry's to let them check it out? I just want someone to take a look at my laptop in person and not some useless technical support over the phone or online chat.

2007-09-22 19:07:17 · 9 answers · asked by eternity 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just bought a laptop with tv-tuner. i connect it to my cable box..so far i m getting the regular 90 channels which i get from the cable company. so, Is a way to get additional channels when i connect to the cable box or even by not connecting to cable box? I looking for HBO and Cinemax channels

2007-09-22 19:03:00 · 3 answers · asked by KiNgCoBrA 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

ok im a sophomore and i love computers. only problem is i dont have a mac and i hate windows. i want to program for macs when i grow up because i love their reliability. i need to find a mac laptop with decent specs for 800 bucks or under. PLEASE HELP!!! im really trying to jump on the mac wagon lol.

2007-09-22 18:55:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I tried unplugging and plugging back in the green cord that has the symbol, '((o))' I do not know if that was the right one though. How do I fix it? Oh yeah, It is built-in speakers. . .

2007-09-22 18:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by Meroko Yui 2 in Add-ons

It seems really hard to take them out and i dont want to force it. I just need to know how to take the RAM out.

2007-09-22 18:30:18 · 7 answers · asked by Victor A 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Brother MFC-240C.

2007-09-22 18:15:34 · 6 answers · asked by Quotation 2 in Printers

if I go over the capacity, would my computer work or not? I have 512 in now and really would like 1 gig, but the capacity says 512 at this web site. Can I increase it somehow?

thanks

2007-09-22 18:10:47 · 3 answers · asked by psxfff123 3 in Desktops

I have a new computer with Asus P5KSE motherboard, Core2Duo E6600 processor and 2 SATA drives. When I try to install vista home basic 32 I see both drives and I create a primary partition on each drive. When I select next it tells me that there are the install program cannot find a suitable drive to install windows on.

I have tried to format and that doesn't seem to make a difference. The formatting doesn't show a progress bar. Should it?

Do I need to install drivers for the SATA drives to be recognized by vista? The BIOS sees both drives. But the boot priority only sees one. What's with that?

Any help here is appreciated.
Thanks

2007-09-22 18:08:18 · 2 answers · asked by notBob 3 in Desktops

I have a USB keyboard and a PS/2 keyboard, and my computer doesnt respond to either. I've tried plugging in the USB into two different ports. When I restart my computer, the keyboard lights up, but as soon as Windows starts, my keyboard goes dead and doesn't respond at all. It does this with both keyboards. I cannot get into windows, and am stuck at the password screen because I can't type my password. HELP!!

2007-09-22 18:07:09 · 10 answers · asked by deadlyoranges 2 in Other - Hardware

stats: gforce 6150se (256mb) 2gb ram, 400gb of space, windows vista. how well will it run if it can?

2007-09-22 17:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by gameplayer185 1 in Add-ons

pls answer

2007-09-22 17:29:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

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