Desktops - July 2006

I currently have a Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor with 512MB SDRAM. The last couple months its been acting a little sluggish. Are there any routine checks I can do to maximize the speed of my computer?

2006-07-18 09:12:27 · 13 answers · asked by wiegmale 2

coming up in blue? like giggles.jpg but the words are coming up in blue. Most of it is normal (black) but some are coming up in blue. Please help.

Thanks

2006-07-18 08:40:17 · 4 answers · asked by Giggles 5

I have an ASUS A8N-SLI motherboard 1 Gig of ram my RAID set choices are Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 10, and JBOD I understand that I have to have a Raid Set in order to make the SATA drive work.

2006-07-18 07:42:21 · 6 answers · asked by Scott S 1

I have read its a fixed hard drive, so can I put in a new hard drive, does that mean I can't.

2006-07-18 07:34:19 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 1

It's a Sony Vaio PCV-RX640, with 512MB of RAM, 60GB Hard drive, 1.33GHz processor, 4 USB 1.1 Ports, 2 Firewire, with keyboard and mouse. I know desktops don't sell very well, but what do you guys think.

2006-07-18 06:05:09 · 11 answers · asked by Mike-Q 5

My question explains my issue.

2006-07-18 05:55:51 · 2 answers · asked by pfc_weiss 5

what is the largest size and type of hard drive that is compatible with a DVD (charcoal) iMac? (circa 1999)

2006-07-18 05:14:13 · 3 answers · asked by Peter_Costanza 1

I have a hard drive from a previous computer, it was the primary hard drive that booted the computer up and everything. How, if at all, will that effect if i want to hook it up to a new computer to get my files off?

Like, will it try and boot windows or anything?
or if i put it in the slave spot will it just automattically reconize it as just another memory source?

2006-07-18 04:06:31 · 5 answers · asked by schaller2003 2

I have a zenith computer(pentium-90) now it is not working and Idont have the mother board driver.

2006-07-18 03:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by pk270370 1

The fan is not coming on, so I thought it was a blown power supply. However, the green light on the console and the mouse are lit up. The are no other signs of life. Could it be the motherboard? If that's the case, why isn't the fan working? Please help.

2006-07-18 01:54:19 · 11 answers · asked by shoelace 3

2006-07-18 01:28:53 · 11 answers · asked by Jon 2

Here is what I've checked so far. Tried running fdsik, then format, it does that fine. However, when trying to load WinXP, it stops during the install. It does not stop in the same place every time. I think it may be the CPU is over heating. No response from keyboard or mouse and screen is frozen. I tried another disk, tried another known good video card, tried another known keyboard, tried another known good IDE cable.

I tried known good stick of 128 RAM. This is a Micron Milenium computer. I pulled the case off and visually inspected all connections were firmly connected and there is no visable damage or spills. I think the system may not be cooling the CPU. I have one small fan directly over top of the CPU and one directly on the heat sinks of the CPU. There is a lot of dust built up in the CPU. I guess I'll try taking a can of compressed air and blowing out the case and both fans. If blowing the dust out doesn't solve my problem, what else can I do or what else can I check

2006-07-18 01:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by tech4u2_2002 2

2006-07-18 00:58:15 · 4 answers · asked by A. M 1

I have a desktop that initially had windows 98se. Since this machine was about 5 years old, it had a lot of clutter. I meanwhile had the full version of windows XP pro SP2. The funny thing is that since I wanted to remove all the old files with my old OS and load from scratch win XP I tried to install it. However, the system only allowed me to install XP while I was logged in, which surely installed XP but left the old clutter of files.
I read that the old files can be removed if the installation is done by booting to a Win XP, that protocol is supposed to format the hard drive completely. I checked that my boot preference was from the CD. But to my dismay the I dont get the format option and the computer boots up to the installed XP. Maybe something is not right with the CD. But I tried to check the CD if it boots up to give the format option at the start on my old laptop and I got the same response as above.
I really want to format and do a clean install of Win XP on my desktop.

2006-07-17 22:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by Mike 1

2006-07-17 20:14:51 · 6 answers · asked by Denny 1

I have a pentium d 805 processor. I was wondering what the average temperature should be?

2006-07-17 20:11:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im trying to build a PVR and i want to know the maximum number of gigs i can add to a computer.

2006-07-17 18:38:54 · 10 answers · asked by burnt1ce85 2

My computer will all of a sudden shut off on it's own... what is causeing this too happen?

2006-07-17 18:35:34 · 16 answers · asked by ibmindhunter 1

2006-07-17 18:35:23 · 6 answers · asked by chubba 2

I was going to defrag my cp hard drive,but only had 12% of space left.That was`t enough room.How can Iget more space

2006-07-17 17:55:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I turn on my computer I get the error message, “Processor Fan Not Detected” Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement fan to install in a Dell Dimension 4400 Desktop computer and where I can find directions for installing it? Thanks so much!!

Chris

2006-07-17 16:08:18 · 1 answers · asked by Chris S 1

one day i just turned on my cpu and it wouldnt turn on so i unplugged it and plugged it back in, then it started to work.. but its all messed up because it keeps rebooting, and when it doesnt reboot the computer just turns off and i cant turn it on again, only if i unplug it again.. but it does the same thing.. i dont know if i overheated it, cuz usually i keep it on, but i kept it off for the last 3 days and didnt use it, until that one day it wouldnt turn on. please help.

2006-07-17 15:57:17 · 9 answers · asked by sigh 1

I'm looking for power. I'm looking for speed. I'm looking for the best graphics. 5 Terrabytes of harddrive space. I'm looking for the best of the best! I've got $10,000 to spend. Let me know the following:

Motherboard
CPU
Ram
Harddrive
Graphics Card

2006-07-17 15:31:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-17 15:08:43 · 3 answers · asked by Branflakes 1

2006-07-17 14:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Salvador N 1

recently purchased a Pentium D desktop. It is the slowest box I have ever had. Any ideas how to speed up?

2006-07-17 11:30:37 · 7 answers · asked by NetEntropy 2

I have DefenderPro AntiSpy but it won't find the stupid things to delete the crap. I swear this sucks. Like I don't know sometimes the internet works and sometimes it don't but I don't know how to get rid of it and I'm literaly about to cry. Maybe I'm overreacting but I don't know what to do. I don't wanna tell my dad cuz he'll probably be mad! But I don't wanna wait and then have it mess up my computer. Anyone know how to help me???

2006-07-17 11:26:45 · 17 answers · asked by Cassie 2

My computer freezes when I first login. I use Windows XP, and I have a Dell.

When I press my username, then enter the password, it will freeze up. It's kind of hard to explain.

I enter my password, then my desktop comes up with all the shortcuts and etc. After some screens pop up (like AIM, Xfire, MSN), it freezes up. The screen is still there, but I can't move my mouse or CTRL-ALT-DEL. Does anyone know the problem? It does not freeze when I go into safe mode.

I think this started when I plugged in a new microphone for computer game communication. I unplugged it now, and it still freezes. Help! I don't want my precious computer to die!

P.S: I'm typing from my brother's laptop.

2006-07-17 11:05:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i get programs to stop opening after restart?quicktime,aol msgr,msn msgr,where do i go to disable them?

2006-07-17 10:14:50 · 6 answers · asked by jen 5

how I could stop some start up programs that run in my pc.. my pc is slower than before..I have 512k ram plus this pc is a 1.2 ghz.
plse hlp...thank you.

2006-07-17 09:11:38 · 5 answers · asked by EC2talk2 2