Hardware - November 2007

So yesterday i was using my PC and playing online and my screen froze. i tried ctrl alt del to get the task manager to comeup and nothing happened, so i pushed the manual reset button, then it would not reload, nothing except the powering on of my fans and hard drives, no bios, no video card info nadda, so i tested everything i had that could cause the problem, except the mobo and processor cause i didnt have other to use to test, so i bought a processor, its just an old socket 370 PIII, and replaced it and now it works great. So my question is, is that what happens when a processor goes out, or is there any other issues i need to investigate to ensure it does't happen again. And i dont need to hear, time to upgrade, cause i know and when i have money i will. Any other input is appreciated, thank you.

2007-11-17 10:27:46 · 7 answers · asked by skytzo ! 3 in Desktops

Whenever I try to open something in Adobe Reader, it won't open and I have to Ctrl Alt Delete to get it unstuck. The Adobe box opens but after that, it is stuck. I have tried removing it and reinstalling it and it does the same thing.

Second, my CD burner will play but not burn. I bought a disc cleaner and ran it through but it didn't cure the problem.

Help?

2007-11-17 10:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

im about to get a laptop and it says its 2GB memory. isnt that like not that much or not?

2007-11-17 10:18:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

When I turn it on, it says there might be problem with the Hard Drive and tells me to press F-1.

After pressing F--1, Windows XP desktop comes up after like 5 min, but no icons. And it stays like that forever. Any advice of what to do, please?

2007-11-17 10:13:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I.accidently.spilled.some.broth.on.it.yesterday.and.I.cannot.use.the.spacebar.
Most of my keys work properly now.

I.am.trying.to.use.the.period.as.a.space.
I also use alt+32 as an alternate key for spacing.

I have been using compressed air to dry it,but still won't work.
Whatelse can I use to dry it?

2007-11-17 10:04:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I added a VisionTek - RADEON X1550 Graphics Card into a dell dimension e310 and now i dont get a display on my old card after the windows logo, if i switch back to the onboard grapichs im fine, any sugg.

2007-11-17 10:00:37 · 4 answers · asked by dj_dunaway 2 in Add-ons

2007-11-17 09:24:16 · 6 answers · asked by dsolo1125 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm having a problem with my computer. It has an extremely small hard drive (just 18.6 GB, insteadof something like 60 or 100 GB) and it only has 160 MB of space left. I've been uninstalling programs and deleting files like crazy, but still the free space keeps decreasing. Is this the work of a virus? What should I do?

If it helps at all, my computer is a 5 year old IBM Thinkpad.

PLEASE HELP ME. I don't know what's wrong with my machine.

2007-11-17 09:10:59 · 3 answers · asked by catpaws_123 1 in Desktops

its Window XP.
i got a virus so haf to reformat since i cant get a anti-virus progarm.

2007-11-17 08:52:55 · 9 answers · asked by lil_jingoling 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-17 08:41:59 · 4 answers · asked by Deep 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-17 08:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I allready know virtual memory is memory off of your harddrive that acts like ram does it work just like ram? if i dont have enough ram for a game can i use that as a subsutute?

2007-11-17 07:55:59 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Desktops

So yeah, I tried to remove my floppy drive.. I took it out along with the power and Floppy Data Cable...

When I did that, I reset the BIOS config, and set it back to normal(jumpers)

then I try to turn it on...

I get a few beeps

and nothing shows up on the screen...

it kinda smells like something burnt iono

2007-11-17 07:36:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a Gateway GT5252, the case is a micro uBTX. I was wondering if a ATX PSU would work in it? If not where could i find a PSU that would work in it. Thanks.

2007-11-17 07:31:28 · 1 answers · asked by Nick C 2 in Desktops

Have an eMachines S2482. Dead - no power, pulled out the supply, definitely toast. Replaced with a 500w. Still won't come on. The new PS fan will not come on either. From reading answers, I gather the next step is the motherboard. My question - if we replace the MB, will I need to reinstall the OS, and will the recovery CD's do this? Thanks!!!

2007-11-17 07:28:04 · 4 answers · asked by CEsally 1 in Desktops

that i plan on using for itunes( a pretty good amount of songs 300) email, internet, etc. I dont really know much about memory. Whats a good ammoubt if memory i need

2007-11-17 07:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

How does the motherboard connect to other parts of the computer? How does the motherboard or computer relate to a person? what does input and output do?

2007-11-17 07:19:30 · 3 answers · asked by fahim.nawaz 3 in Other - Hardware

which one do you think is better?
1.
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/productPage.do?service=UK&PRODUCT_ID=137132
2. http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/644988/art/toshiba/equium-l40-156.html

2007-11-17 07:07:25 · 3 answers · asked by lágyo 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Its a PCI addon card used to connect to SATA based Hard-disks, dvd rws etc

2007-11-17 07:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by prashant s 1 in Add-ons

After upgrading my EVGA GeForce 8800GTS with the latest drivers from Nvidia I had to reboot my machine. When I did it took the BIOS about 2 mins to load and run. Once it did boot, everything came up fine. I noticed that at the very beginning of the BIOS screen, it did mention something about a memory test passed. I have 2GB of 800 mhz memory so I can imagine any memory test would take a bit of time. My concern is that I have had this machine for months and I have never had the BIOS take so long nor run any memory test. Is there a setting in the BIOS that I didn't see that controls this test? I think there is but I can't seem to find it. Also, does anyone know of a problem with the latest Nvidia drivers for the 8800 card?

Please only people with some technical knowledge answer this question. I have 20 years of computer experience and I know I must just be missing something here. Old age kicking in.

2007-11-17 07:03:17 · 4 answers · asked by Richard F 3 in Add-ons

But now after installing xp, it says that only 1.99gb is available. And to top it off its full. So what is the deal? And how can I free up the other 158 GB so I can get back to serchin porn....

2007-11-17 07:02:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My speakers are Monsoon (2) with a subwoofer. They've always worked well. Now the subwoofer suddenly started making a loud windy noise all the time. At first I thought it was an airplane flying over. Even with the bass turned all the way down, the noise is there. The sound has never been turned up very far, so it's not been "blown." Is there a way to fix this or do I have to buy a new set of speakers? These are about 2 years old.

2007-11-17 07:00:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My Desktop PC takes for ever to start up. What or how can I remove all the start up icons on the upper right hand corner? Please Help. Its driving me graczy.

2007-11-17 06:04:51 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5 in Desktops

For christmas this year i am asking my parents to buy me a laptop, i understand its a lot to ask but i have my reasons...
im only 16 so it doesn't need to be a very elaborate laptop. I also want it to be cheap, we're not made of money and i want it to be a reasonable price, yet good quality.
i really like dell. and i need to be able to get internet connection.
any suggestions? thanks.

2007-11-17 05:26:47 · 10 answers · asked by xo_kelbel_ox 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am trying to add my visioneer scanner to my laptop but it will not work, i think it is because it is an xp and vista home is on my new laptop, can this be done

2007-11-17 05:14:07 · 6 answers · asked by wally G 1 in Scanners

When I turn the scanner on a message comes up on my computer " There is no application registered for this event"
Can anyone tell me what to do now

2007-11-17 04:29:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

What is the Windows experience rating for Nvidia Geforce 8500GT
and please mention whether u hve 256 or 512 MB.

2007-11-17 04:01:44 · 2 answers · asked by namit 2 in Add-ons

2007-11-17 03:58:18 · 2 answers · asked by polecat094 3 in Monitors

what i want to do is do a big wipeout of the entire hd, i made a hp recovery disk yesterday... but anyways i backed up all my important stuff like: music,pictures...etc w/ norton ghost and it backed up all of the stuff to a folder... but once i format my hd, those files that were backed up w/ norton ghost will be erased won't it be? if so, is there any way that i can backup the files somewhere... i have about almost close to 5 GB of files and the upload would take forever, and also i tried partioning with many things, first i tried computer management>disk management then tried it there, but it didn't show an option to add a new partion and i tried partionmagic, and i dont have a dvd burner to burn em to i only have a dvd player.

2007-11-17 03:39:45 · 5 answers · asked by Jake 5 in Other - Hardware

i want to upgrade my t5450 cpu for something thats got a 800mhz bus and 2+ghz , i know all the intel core2 duo cpu
specs from intels site but they dont say what socket they use so please could you tell me what socket this chip works in so i dont have to take my laptop to bits just yet !!

2007-11-17 03:30:13 · 2 answers · asked by nickhow100 2 in Laptops & Notebooks