Desktops - August 2006

My problem happens when i am running for example Lime wire and windows media player at the same time, and my computer starts going slow...This really happens most of the time i am running more than one program. Is there anything i can do to speed it up...is there something i need to change in my settings??? Thnx...

2006-08-11 05:37:59 · 7 answers · asked by Janine 2

checked the Ram with some other ram i had, not that. Checked the hard drive with old one that worked fine. Still just power supply comes on, lights come on and no cmos starting. Anyone know how to reset the cmos from the jumpers on the motherboard?

2006-08-11 05:33:50 · 1 answers · asked by cliff t 1

I want to know how to record tv on my windows media center 2005 portable laptop. I kneed a cord to hook up to my computer. I want to know where to get it.

2006-08-11 05:07:20 · 3 answers · asked by gaylordfocker1994 3

I am getting ready to sell one of my PC's, & would like to delete everything on the hard drive & data in my browsers before I do. How can this be done?

2006-08-11 03:05:57 · 22 answers · asked by TM 4

i'm buying a new motherboard n processor for my old harddrive n people say that it won't work unless i do a repair install r somethin.. the material on my harddrive does not have a second copy n i can't make it. the old motherboard's messed up.. I use windows XP home by the way..

2006-08-11 02:39:37 · 12 answers · asked by sesh48 3

I'm buying a new motherboard and a new processor and if i connect these to my old harddrive will the old harddrive and everything on it still be accessible?? I need to know because if i buy the new motherboard and the processor i can't return it. tigerdirect.com doesn't have a return policy.. any other sites u people can suggest for buying motherboards and processor packages at cheap rates.. More importantly could u please answer the first question..

2006-08-11 02:28:53 · 12 answers · asked by sesh48 3

i have a compaq presario desktop which came with recovery cds in case i need to re-install my OS...
un-fortunately i have to re-place my mother board(ms-6577)..and i am not able to find the exact mobo.....so i have to install a diff mobo...and i have a doubt if my recovery cd.s will work as far as installing the os is concerned..
i have that doubt coz if i try to use the cd in a diff computer ..it fails...it says "this is not the computer for this recovery cds" or something like that...
any ideas or solution...coz i dont want to spend on another copy of win xp...

2006-08-11 01:47:59 · 3 answers · asked by SAURAV 3

I am a decent computer technician, but no one has ever been able to train me on being able to get different brands of hard drives (especially older maxtors) to work on the same IDE cable as master/slave.
I look at the "legends" and sometimes, the only way to get the drive to be seen in BIOS (even when it's a stand alone) is to put the jumpers in a configuration that isn't on the legend at all.
As for the older Maxtors, there is no legend, just a pointer to something on the right side.
There seem to be theoretically 50 or more possible ways to put 2 jumpers and I've tried devoting hours to this to no avail.
Any tips or websites for this?
All the techs training me on this seem to have some inborn knowledge of where the jumpers should go. I can't think of any other explanation.

2006-08-11 01:47:04 · 5 answers · asked by homer742 3

does it

2006-08-11 01:04:40 · 4 answers · asked by barjinder 1

2006-08-11 00:50:04 · 9 answers · asked by robin 3

what are the different performances they do .

2006-08-11 00:09:49 · 11 answers · asked by balckdevil007 2

2006-08-10 23:02:08 · 12 answers · asked by p_cy 2

this computer has been used. it has a 2002 windows xp built in. will booting from another cd help? please help. i'm clueless.

2006-08-10 22:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How lower the temprature of computer, I allready use 3 fans now

2006-08-10 22:03:25 · 12 answers · asked by sanje1974 1

I want to buy a desktop for 10K in Noida. I heard a lot about such computers but could never find one. My sole purpose is to have an internet connection.

2006-08-10 21:42:37 · 3 answers · asked by Friend 1

2006-08-10 16:54:21 · 10 answers · asked by saigonita 2

Hi! I need to take the CD-rom out of my Optiflex GX150 to install an upgrade, but it seems unwilling to quit! It's a standard-size IDE drive on green plastic guide rails, which I've pulled outwards and pushed inwards without obviously releasing any kind of catch. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

2006-08-10 15:58:07 · 6 answers · asked by ken.25@btinternet.com 2

I have a Dell Optiplex 280 that runs with Windows XP. Can anyone give step-by-step insructions on how to find what Graphics Card I had?

2006-08-10 15:35:43 · 3 answers · asked by classical_maniac101 3

I have no idea what kind of Graphics Card I have. If someone could go step by step to help me find out, that would be great. Thanks!

2006-08-10 15:23:07 · 3 answers · asked by classical_maniac101 3

I've been having problems with this computer. I've re-installed the OS 3 times today. This is the first time it's been re-installed. I'm 99.9% sure that I had more than this before I re-installed the OS. Just before the last time it was re-installed, the drive was reformatted. Where did all my memory go? How do I get it back? I also cannot change the screen resolution. It's stuck at 640 x 480 pixles, and 16 Bit Color.
Specs: Windows XP Home Edition
Dell Dimension 2300

2006-08-10 15:12:47 · 4 answers · asked by Jordan 2

2006-08-10 12:57:12 · 5 answers · asked by go_irish_34 1

2006-08-10 12:25:37 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan R 1

Radio Shack Color Computer here (that's going way back)

2006-08-10 12:25:20 · 20 answers · asked by opjames 4

2006-08-10 12:19:24 · 7 answers · asked by sharonlenel 1

I think it has affected my USB driver. I can't use any of my USB ports. Please help!

2006-08-10 11:52:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just got all the parts to a new computer separately, with a tower and monitor too. how do i put it all together?

2006-08-10 11:13:48 · 13 answers · asked by strbrstlvr 1

I need to upgrade my power supply from 250W to atleast 350W so that my video card can run correctly. I've upgraded my computer before, but never the power supply. How do I know which one I need to get? If any one could give me a link to an affordable (under $50) power supply, I'd appreciate it. Also a brief set of instructions on how to install the new power supply would be nice. 10 points for the best answer.

2006-08-10 10:20:38 · 6 answers · asked by Mike-Q 5

I have 2 Yahoo E-Mail accounts and would like to be notified when I have mail on both accounts. Is that possible

2006-08-10 10:14:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My '98 HP Desktop was terriblly infected, rather than repair the old one, I went out and ordered a Dell desktop. Can I transfer the files via CDs or a memory stick without infecting my new computer. Side note- I have McAfee and Norton on the new PC

2006-08-10 09:41:12 · 8 answers · asked by saharaprix 2

It already did this once today. it isn't the mouse used different and it didn't work. So now I am stuck with using the stupid "mousekeys." How do I make my mouse work, what's wrong with it, and how do i fix it?

2006-08-10 08:59:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous