Hardware - November 2007

why, when I am on the computer for anytime from 30 minutes to 3 hours, does my computer shut off completely. I could be in the middle of a game or an email and it completely shuts down and turns itself off.

Any answers will help. Thanks.
Also, is there something that I can do to fix the problem or will I have to take it somewhere... It's my laptop.

2007-11-17 16:19:45 · 4 answers · asked by simpleminded 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

Worse.....Better????

Please elaborate..

2007-11-17 16:13:17 · 7 answers · asked by Factory Girl 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a micro SD card and it worked until recently. whenever i plug the adapter in, which plugs into a slot in the front of my compaq computer called the MMC/SD, it wont work and my computer does'nt even even recognize its there, any idea of how to fix it? {P.S it occasionally works if i turn the computer off and on}

2007-11-17 16:08:27 · 2 answers · asked by Carl F 1 in Add-ons

So i plugged in my usb drive or jump drive into the computer. But i cant seem to find it. It doesnt show up on the desktop or it isnt in the my computer place. where is it?

2007-11-17 15:56:01 · 7 answers · asked by Jimmy 1 in Add-ons

I just bought a new HP a6200n desktop computer last week and I don't like Vista? Is it possible to switch to XP on it? Do I need drivers for XP or something? I looked on HP's website and they didn't have XP drivers listed for the a6200n. I don't want to mess up my new computer by doing it wrong, so can someone please help me? Thanx.

2007-11-17 15:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by Alan Koh 2 in Desktops

2007-11-17 15:51:46 · 16 answers · asked by geoffcantley12 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Please backup your answers with reasons why.

2007-11-17 15:38:56 · 21 answers · asked by ralph 1 in Desktops

2007-11-17 15:33:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I'm wanting to build a very decent HTPC but i dont have the money to buy it all at once. Like in 2 weeks i can buy the memory the motherboard and the sound card. 2 weeks later i can buy the graphics card and the processor...2 weeks later....so on and so fourth. I want to watch it build in front of my eyes. But i was wondering....what if a part does not work? I have to wait for all the parts to come to put it together so i wont find out for months if a part is bad.....what about the return policy? Most places have a 30 days return poloicy.....what do you think?

2007-11-17 15:24:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I bought a new computer and it has Windows Vista, I have a Lexmart 3100 series all in one printer. I can't add the printer to windows vista can any one help me.

2007-11-17 15:22:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-11-17 15:06:45 · 2 answers · asked by TheOne 2 in Desktops

What does that mean, and how can I correct it?

2007-11-17 14:36:11 · 8 answers · asked by DG 2 in Desktops

I need to buy a new one but the ink can get pricey♦

2007-11-17 13:34:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

get message 'ntldr missing' . It says to restart but i still get the same message . i tried to restart with out the battery as was recommended on another web site but had no luck. I also removed the ram chip , and that did 'nt work either . I don't hear the hard drive turning when i start up , but with the windows xp disk inserted it does turn but i still ge the same message and i tried 'f3 and f5 and also f1 . and still get the same message , it seems the hard drive is working , but i did not do anything to abuse it and it worked ok before i tried to fomat it .

2007-11-17 13:10:47 · 4 answers · asked by michaelpc12 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

how do i get the songs back into my itunes and my laptop? i have itunes 7.5 and a 3rd generation ipod nano.

2007-11-17 12:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok in my computer right now i have an ATI radeon xpress 200 series.(intergrated) im planning on upgrading to this card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127296

will there be a jump in performance?or is it a waste of money..thanks

2007-11-17 12:47:34 · 5 answers · asked by dbsantos77 4 in Desktops

When I was plug my pen drive in my computer.Then It was found hardware but when click on removele drive icon then said "Insert a disk in to drive F"

2007-11-17 12:27:15 · 3 answers · asked by Jewel 1 in Other - Hardware

today i turned on my computer and it ran really slow it took 5 mins to load and took a really long time to get anywhere can anyone tell me what is wrong with my computer

2007-11-17 12:26:03 · 8 answers · asked by Suezanne C 1 in Other - Hardware

DOES ANYONE HAVE THE DRIVERS FOR DELL DIMENSION 8100 FOE WINDOWS XP, I USED TO HAVE MILLENIUM ME BUT I CHANGED TO XP, NOW I NEED THE DRIVERS LIKE FOR EXAMPLE THE DRIVERS FOR AUDIO. PLEASE HELP

2007-11-17 12:24:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi, I have got a Desktop and going to purchase a laptop from Dell (same brand PC)

I have xp running on my desktop, and vista is given on the new laptop.

I am now scared that I might have encounter problem when trying to use router because they have diffrent OS and wanting to connect to broadband internet at the same time.

Is this possible?

My other question is if this is all too scary, im considering buying the laptop with xp installed to minimize problem.
But can I upgrade from xp later on to vista on my dell laptop with no hassle?

Or there will be a lot of hassle such as loosing all my files etc when I upgrade.

what do you think?

wow so many question, thanks guys

2007-11-17 12:21:10 · 7 answers · asked by Beautiful_Oddities 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-17 12:15:51 · 2 answers · asked by neounlimitedforever 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Thinking About Selling My Gaming PC, And Was Wondering How Much I Could Ask For..

Specs Are:
Intel Pentium D 950 3.4ghz
2048MB DDR2 667mhz Patriot Ram
Asus P5N-E 650i Motherboard
250GB Samsung Spinpoint SATA2 Hardrive
Nvidia 8600GT 256MB Graphics Card

PS: No Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse Or Speakers. Just The Tower. Inc. Neno Lights, 2 DVD-R Drives, andCard-Reader

Cheers All !

(I Work In £'s, Not $'s)

2007-11-17 12:12:56 · 4 answers · asked by The_Figlet 3 in Desktops

2007-11-17 11:19:21 · 2 answers · asked by unknown 2 in Desktops

2007-11-17 11:16:42 · 2 answers · asked by Farid 1 in Printers

Sometimes my mouse becomes a little laggy... like, when I try to click on something, the mouse will either not recognize my click, or the computer will react to my click as if I clicked twice, even though I physically only clicked once. When this problem has happened previously, we solved it by clearing up a little more memory or uninstalling programs, but now there is nothing else we can clear up on the computer. Can someone please help me out with this problem? Thank you (:

2007-11-17 11:16:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i have windows vista . i had my resume made up by a friend and put on a floppy disc i then transfered that onto a cd-r disk. but when i try to open it on this computer itwont let me . can you help me ?

2007-11-17 10:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by its me 2 in Desktops

I want to get a laptop, all I'll be doing is research, school work and english papers. I need something affordable.

2007-11-17 10:36:13 · 11 answers · asked by caseycat102@sbcglobal.net 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm trying to restore my Inspiron 2200 back to the default factory settings. I have Windows XP... When I got to system restore, it only lets me restore to a certain point. I want EVERYTHING I've put on the computer gone. Someone help please!!

2007-11-17 10:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by Marisa 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

email me at harvj@videotron.ca

2007-11-17 10:31:06 · 1 answers · asked by Harv 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just installed Kunbutu and I installed it on the second partition I have created....*I think*.....How do I make windows default?

2007-11-17 10:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by Steven 1 in Desktops