Hardware - November 2007

If I try to defragment my hard drive, I get a dialog box halfway through the "analysis" part of the defrag saying that it can't continue. Is there an easy fix for this?

2007-11-04 02:59:45 · 6 answers · asked by coldcoffeeeyes25 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a compaq notebook and I was wondering if I install a fresh copy of windows xp professional will I still be able to install software like quickplay that originally came with my pc or if a message will pop up saying that I need a hp pc to install this? If this message occurs how can I make it so it can install?

2007-11-04 02:56:11 · 3 answers · asked by victor 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Easy Tiger...

Is 4gb of ram too much in a laptop ?

I am going to upgrade soon with a 4gb option (for future proofing -to a degree).
I used to think 1gb would be too much ...up until a few years back.
I'm just not sure I'd use the 4gb to its full potental yet.

2007-11-04 02:51:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-04 02:42:37 · 3 answers · asked by Paper Boy 1 in Add-ons

I bought this machine right before dual cores were becoming very affordable. It is still a good machine so I think if I could just upgrade to a good dual core, I could get another good two years out of it.

2007-11-04 02:30:16 · 4 answers · asked by ChristopherSutton 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-04 02:17:05 · 2 answers · asked by whitneyandsusan 1 in Other - Hardware

It won't turn on. Only when I leave my finger on the on button, if I let go it turns off. It's been like this for like 3 days. Yesterday and the day before it wouldn't turn on, I kept pressing the on button and it eventually stayed on without my finger. Also during those two days it shut off while I was using the internet. But today it just won't stay on, so for the time being I put tape on the on button. Does anyone know what's wrong? Can it be fixed or should I just get a new one?

I have DSL

2007-11-04 02:16:07 · 2 answers · asked by InuSessgurl 3 in Other - Hardware

Had Best buy install web cam when I try and use it in yahoo messenger a window comes up saying a firewall is blocking it. I checked in control panel and the windows firewall is shut off. I do have Norton antivirus installed any advise

2007-11-04 02:15:04 · 2 answers · asked by toyo boy 1 in Add-ons

2007-11-04 02:13:31 · 2 answers · asked by MS KITTY 1 in Add-ons

everytime i click my desktop icons it opens up the properties, and i have to right click in order to actually open the icon, how can i fix this problem?

2007-11-04 02:06:35 · 4 answers · asked by SUnny S 1 in Desktops

This is an older machine, still running win98. When I power it off, the next time I start it, the settings are all back to default.
It won't power down, or go to screen saver, until I reset it manually.
Desktop icons , toolbars, font size, everything goes back to default. I am saving for a new computer, but I can't really afford one right now.
What could it be?

2007-11-04 02:03:29 · 4 answers · asked by Colt 4 in Desktops

i know what size hard drive i want. but will just any 2.5" hard drive work or does the ata150 or ata-6 matter will either work or do i have to buy a specific one. is there any thing else i need to know about my hard drive before i buy another one.

2007-11-04 02:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by frank b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-11-04 01:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by winky 2 in Add-ons

This is (not) for the icons, it is for screens such as Yahoo mail screens.

2007-11-04 01:47:42 · 2 answers · asked by mrhalloween17268 6 in Monitors

It is annoying becuase everytime I want to rpint something, I have to change the printer I am sending it to becuase it is not the default one..

2007-11-04 01:07:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I know Sound's Dumb i just Forget..

2007-11-04 01:07:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-11-04 01:01:24 · 4 answers · asked by California Dude! 2 in Add-ons

I want to be able to place my photos & music on one and I don't want to get one with way too much room or one with not enough room.

First:
200 songs and around 300 photos. How many GB do I need for that?

Secnd:
How many would I need for 50 songs and 100 photos?

2007-11-04 01:44:37 · 6 answers · asked by Ali G. 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-11-04 01:39:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-11-04 01:32:43 · 1 answers · asked by winky 2 in Add-ons

OK, so i have the disc that comes w/ my printer which let me install the drivers for my hardware. i just reformatted my pc w/ the printer's USB cable inserted to one of USB ports(if this info will help you in solving my problem) so i have to install it again. unfortunately, Brother MFL Pro Suite Installation didn't let me continue installing the device. the installation says that i must plug in the USB cable(w/c is recognized by my sysytem), switch the machine on, then wait for the installation process to continue. i did it but the installation didn't continue. what should i do now? help me please... for additional info, im running windows xp service pack 2.

2007-11-04 01:06:49 · 8 answers · asked by aquariusXgirL 2 in Printers

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2007-11-04 00:47:16 · 2 answers · asked by sean o 1 in Printers

Can the setting of the computer or monitor be adjusted so that the pages on the internet adjust and fill the whole of the screen instead of either bing in the middle of the screen, with blank columns at the side, or being to the left or right with the other half of the screen blank?

2007-11-04 00:20:25 · 9 answers · asked by Phillip J 1 in Monitors

İ have HP Deskjet 5440. We can say that it's new because only a few months passed. My problem is that this printer cannot be connected to the computer! The printer is on, the USB cable is attached to my computer, there's ink, there's paper but it seems like there's no signal from the printer. My keyboard is attached to the same USB hub, i can type, but the printer doesn't work.
Do you think i must get a new USB cable or a new printer?
Please help, !
Thank you

2007-11-03 23:45:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

i have packard bell easynote c3300 and i'm trying to install age of empires 3, when i try to play the game i get a message telling my that the proccesser speed is only 1100 but it should be 2000 any ideas?
page for the laptop - http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/?sn=102877720132&g=1400

2007-11-03 23:38:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

how can i change my monitor colors in windows when have no option to do that in colour managment in advanced part in setting panel in display in control panel

2007-11-03 23:21:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

They're making crunching noises, almost like someone walking on snow, first the left one then the right, about every second - why are they doing this?!

2007-11-03 23:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by Pebbles 5 in Add-ons

My Motherboard is Asrock P4i45gv. The question is:

Is it possible for me to install PCI-e Video cards using the three PCI slots below my AGP Video card slot and won't have problems or is it for other hardwares only?

You see, most of the available video cards in my area offers PCI-e video cards. Since I am looking for a video card that supports shaders (for NWN2 and Titan Quest), the available video cards are for PCI-e only.

Please tell me if it is possible so that I can save money from buying a new Motherboard if it is possible. Thanks in advance

2007-11-03 23:14:53 · 5 answers · asked by Insaned 1 in Other - Hardware

Error : "The device driver for the 'ATI Technologies Inc. 3D RAGE II PCI' device is preventing the machine from entering standby. Please close all applications and try again. If problem persists, you may need to update this driver."

Can any one suggest me the free driver site link or any other solution?

I don't have the motherboard CD with me and video card is not on the motherboard inbuilt.

2007-11-03 23:11:39 · 3 answers · asked by Ketan 2 in Desktops

im buying a new pc but dont know whether to get a AMD or Intel processor. Can anyone tell me which would be better for gaming. Also i dont understand what the L2 Cache is because the AMD has 2x1m Cache but the Intel has a 4mb Cache, anyone know what that is :S ?

2007-11-03 22:56:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops