Hardware - December 2007

I got a new computer for Xmas, and it's great, but after awhile the right-click on the mouse won't work. It works for awhile, then it quits and I have to restart the computer to get it to work.

I also noticed that this happened frequently with my mom's old laptop.

Any ideas? Thanks.

2007-12-27 05:22:56 · 3 answers · asked by Me 7 in Add-ons

Will I lose anything saved on my computer

2007-12-27 05:21:27 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly K 2 in Desktops

Hi, just got a LCD 17'' widescreen monitor

I love it! One of the best things I ever got.

I set the resolution to 1440 x 900 for best resolution (or what I'v been told.)
I have a game that cannot run1440x900 resolution so its either really small and does not fill up my screen or
its really large and fills up my screen (if I change it to 1024 x 768)

Is it ok if I keep changing the resolution or is completly harmless?

2007-12-27 05:20:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have a laptop that has intel 940gml (gma 945) which says that it supports intel gma 950. i've installed the latest drivers and it says under information:
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Report


Report Date: 12/27/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 14:50:13
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4864
Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 1015 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 26 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8
Processor Speed: 1462 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 27A2
Device Revision: 03


* Accelerator Information *

Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1256
Current Graphics Mode: 1280 by 800 True Color (60 Hz)

how do i change it to intel gma 950????

2007-12-27 05:04:12 · 3 answers · asked by irish dubliner 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Wow, I feel like an IDIOT for asking now, but (and don't push it, I know a 13 year-old should know how to run a computer... heh heh) how can I possibly restart my computer? Like, the ctrl-alt-delete command isn't working and I have no way of accessing the start menu. I know not to unplug the computer (that would be a dumb move) so do I just restart it by hitting the off-button. I don't wanna completely wreck it. My dad always restarts it this way, but I think it's really harmful to the computer. Is it?

2007-12-27 04:54:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module

2007-12-27 04:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Other - Hardware

i am going to get a mac here really soon, but i am worried that since everything in the world today is geared towards pc, i wont have as many options open for software, etc. like i want to buy flight simulator x deluxe, but will that run on a mac? is there even a mac version? what about some of the games i have now for a pc? since leopard can run windows, will they run on my new mac? can i just install them like normal? will they work like normal? so basically, what are my options when it ocmes to buying software? is there less options? or about the same? and my current pc software, can i install it on my mac? wanna donate towards my getting a new macbook? lol thanks for your answers.

2007-12-27 04:53:45 · 16 answers · asked by perrys_porsche 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

i'm building a new computer from the bottom up. I used to have a HP and still have the windows xp disk that came with that system. Is there anyway I could install the OS in the new computer I build? Would just plugging in my current hard drive work?

2007-12-27 04:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by CC 2 in Desktops

I have a hp pavilion dv6500 with 2 gigs of ram and it has a camera and i am trying to video chat with my friend and my camera wont work i can see her but she can not see me do you no what is wrong with my camera or is there something special you have to do to make it work. if you do that would be a great help.

2007-12-27 04:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by ♥ 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-27 03:40:03 · 5 answers · asked by Aziz H 1 in Add-ons

my cpu fan is running noisily ever since i bought the geforce
8600gt graphics card while playing games.the noise was
much lesser with my prevoius graphics card geforce 6200gt

2007-12-27 03:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by jrn59 2 in Add-ons

I need a latest technolgy m/p and how to function it

2007-12-27 03:00:13 · 3 answers · asked by vino 1 in Other - Hardware

I was able to use my CD ROM and CD RW drive a couple of months ago, but when I tried to use it now, it's as if I don't have the drives. When I insert a CD, the drive where it's inserted don't appear in My Computer.

I checked in Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manger and saw my CD ROM and CD RW drive with a yellow circle with an exclamation icon beside it. When check the properties, I see the same message:

Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41)

I already tried uninstalling both drives through device manager and rebooting the PC (they reinstalled themselves) but I still see the same message in their properties.

I need to do something very important but it is hindered by this problem. Any help or idea of what's the problem about will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-27 02:27:17 · 4 answers · asked by Catzie 2 in Other - Hardware

The keyboard on my laptop got drenched with some cider. 1/2 pint. What a waste of cider.... That was a few month ago. The laptop is still fine, all working incl the net but a doz letters don't respond anymore...i, u, y, k, j, h ,m, n, b. Can't type bum anymore. NB. I'm typing this on my other laptop for all the clever BUMS outhere....
Anyway, all I want to know is ....Can I put a wireless keyboard on the laptop??

2007-12-27 01:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by vinny 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Kodak Digital Camera, but does that mean I would need a Kodak Printer?

Would this work?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6702766/Trail/searchtext%3EPRINTER.htm

2007-12-27 01:51:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

and I have no idea what settings I should have this thing on. I have tried all kinds. Some websites show up HUGE and others so tiny I can't read them.

This big screen is going to take some getting used to unless I have the setting screwed up.

What do you suggestion?
Please hurry...before I go blind!

2007-12-27 00:53:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-12-27 00:39:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Thank u for reading. I am using system in company. Here user mention H:/ Drive. I was using my usb in same system that was showing G:/ Drive. Next I added another usb together. B4 i used some system. But this system replaced that secound usb with my previous usb. Now system showing normal H:/ was my user drive and G:/ drive was my secound drive. but i need my previous usb. I removed that secound usb and inserted my 1st usb that didn't show my 1st usb drive. If i login to another user name that time my 1st usb was show my pc. My question is how i will replace my 1st usb in 2nd usb drive G:/? How i will get back my G:/ Drive? Please tell me with clear explaination. Another onething i was tyed system management, i loss all my datas in my 1st usb and 2nd usb still i can't open. So please be do for me. i hope better and useful help from u. Thank u very much.

2007-12-27 00:38:51 · 5 answers · asked by lovusam 1 in Add-ons

also it won't boot in the first instance....i've to press the power button...then manually shut it down...and then power it On again..and then it powers ON(it's a Compaq presario v3000)

2007-12-27 00:02:30 · 7 answers · asked by hope_in_the_dark 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I can burn cd's. The game is in and I click on the cd drive and nothing is there.

2007-12-26 23:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by missy61886 2 in Add-ons

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2007-12-26 22:40:54 · 7 answers · asked by raman b 1 in Desktops

I Need A Dvd Drive So I Can Play Sims On My Computer But How Can I Get One? All The Shops That Said They Can Put A Dvd Drive Onto My Computer Are Shut. What Kind Of Dvd Would I Need To Be Able To Play Sims? Would one that plugs in and just needs installing work or would you actually need it inside your computer?

2007-12-26 22:34:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

A couple days ago I bought a new computer that came preinstalled with vista a couple hours after the initial start up and updates I began to install various programs. When I started to setup Alcohol 120% my computer froze, went to the BSOD, and shut off. I can no longer get past the initial windows vista loading screen before it goes back to the BSOD and shuts off again. Booting in safe mode does not work, and the known configuration that worked is not even an option.

Also, the computer did not come with any form of windows install disk either, so I have no way of reformatting.

2007-12-26 21:46:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-12-26 21:43:16 · 3 answers · asked by elahimehmood 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-26 21:36:09 · 4 answers · asked by General - 2 in Other - Hardware

I just bought 2 gb on ram for my PC. I've checked and the PC that I own CAN have a max on 2gb, I also made sure that I bought the right type.
I just installed the ram and turned on the computer and there is no video signal. The computer powers up and all, just no video.
I also made sure that I grounded myself before touching anything.
If anyone could help me figure out what is wrong here I'd greatly appreciate it.

BTW right now I am going to try and put the old ram back in, to see if that will work.

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-26 21:35:10 · 4 answers · asked by joeaaa186 1 in Desktops

2007-12-26 21:29:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

which is the best and what is the difference between them.. i'm very confused about these specifications, b'cos am not that much techy person...
Latency: 3-3-3-10 (CAS,tRCD,tRP,tRAS) or Latency: 5-5-5-18 (CAS,tRCD,tRP,tRAS)

2007-12-26 21:02:24 · 3 answers · asked by stugglin in this hell 2 in Desktops

a want to know that habe anyone free site forcomputer hardware knowledge?

2007-12-26 20:38:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I got a new case (Raidmax Ninja).... should be quiet and cool well..... SHOULD... but mine is making a lot of noise, mostly coming from the side 45mm fan? + my M/B is reading at 50'C!! but my cpu is at 31'C!!( Data from Asus PC Probe II)... My specs:
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Power Case 500W Power Supply:
120mm fan exhaust
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Raidmax Ninja case:
120mm Front lower intake fan
120mm Rear exhaust from CPU/PSU
45mm Side fan intake
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Intel P4 3.2Ghz
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Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 pro CPU fan
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ECS Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
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Asus P5KPL M/B
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It all seems like a great pc.... but wen i installed it all into the Ninja the 45mm fan was noisy... Maybe it is coz of PSU (X-Tec 400W) so i buy a new PSU.... STILL NO LUCK!
PLZ HLP!

2007-12-26 20:38:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops