Desktops - November 2006

hey everyone i have a really bad computer and it needs help! i need a way to keep windows xp and not my files , i have backed up all i need on to DVD;s and i dont have the windows xp operating disks anymore. i have 3 disks , C; D ; E D= will not erase files when restored. + i have a virus!!! and all my hardware like usb is not beeing detected on the pc it says it cannot enable it . HELP FELLOW INTERNETERS!!!! I read an article about this before and have done what the person said . u no the IE temporary files are gone . but i want to start fresh , formatting would delete EVERYTHING !! thanks !!
MAX

2006-11-25 07:03:32 · 5 answers · asked by matt 1

I need a good but cheap computer that can handle new games and run smoothly. I don't really care about the harddrive, I normally don't take up a bunch of space on it.
I have looked at www.geeks.com - Is it okay to buy from there?
I also thought about ebay.com - cyberpowerpc.com - newegg.com and dell.com
I want something around 500-600, maybe even less.
I do not want to regret getting it after I buy it either...
What do you suggest I get and why?
Do you know any other good websites that sell computers?
I also need to know some good games that you can play online with no monthly charge.
Thanks

2006-11-25 06:44:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-25 06:40:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a compaq presario 5000 and hasnt failed me yet. It has a 700 Mhz intel celeron processor and want to upgrade it. Will I need anything else other than the processor to upgrade?

According to everest ultimate edition:
motherboard ID:
motherboard name: Compaq Compaq PC
CPU alias: Coppermine-128
CPU Package type: 370 Pin FC-PGA
Package: Size 4.95 cm x 4.95 cm

2006-11-25 06:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by need help 2

I have my computer hooked up to a surge protector (very expensive one). All my computer screen says when I try to reboot it is no connection. I checked the cords and everything is connected properly. I hope my system didn't get fried and if it did shouldn't the company I got the surge protector from pay for it?

2006-11-25 06:28:16 · 5 answers · asked by Jack E 2

What is the price range for a new desktop computer? I know there is a huge range, but ballpark? I really have no idea.

2006-11-25 06:13:20 · 5 answers · asked by k 2

We bought some ram yesterday. Took out the old chip, and replaced it, plugged the computer back in, and it doesnt work. We bought the right thing, cuz we checked and double checked. Weve tried everything, nothing makes it work. Its a Gateway. Is there something we arnt doing, that we should?

2006-11-25 05:48:25 · 4 answers · asked by ~~ 7

After reinstalling XP Home Edition my display settings were set at a very low level and I can't seem to adjust them. I went through the troubleshooting process but some of the options it suggested I was not able to access.

The computer was very buggy, adware, spyware and viruses out the yinyang. It was beyond using antivirus software or anti-malware software to repair it.

Is it possible that the reboot did not remove all the malware? Would using a good hard drive eraser solve this problem? Or do I need to look at other options?

2006-11-25 05:07:41 · 5 answers · asked by gleamchaser 2

2006-11-25 05:01:23 · 3 answers · asked by iluvorange357 1

2006-11-25 04:08:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Of the following Dell computers, which would be best? I don't need it for very important stuff....just to play Sims, watch movies, listen to music, Internet, photos and to write a few papers now and then.
Again, these are all Dell computers.

XPS 410,
Dimension C521,
Dimension E521,
Dimension E520.

Thanks for any help. I have no idea when it comes to tech stuff.

2006-11-25 03:47:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-25 03:19:12 · 11 answers · asked by Debbie H 2

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2006-11-25 03:09:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i cant seem to dump my hard drive to start all over, i dont have recovery cd's for this puter, but i do have xp on cd, so i took a hard drive out of a dell and tried to put it into this puter which is a pionex elitite, and it cam eback with a hardware issue so im guessing that the dell hard drive is no good? or maybe not compatible?

2006-11-25 03:03:15 · 4 answers · asked by justice4jcc 2

can anyone help?when pluged in it says searching 4 driver but cant be found

2006-11-25 02:44:21 · 8 answers · asked by michael d 1

I bought my computer 3 years ago and now the CD-ROM drive seems to have a problem. Whenever I press the button, it cannot open and if there is CD inside, it will autoplay the CD (It's like there is something blocking the opening, the CD is blocked forcefully and then it goes back again and the com autoplays it) My computer is HP Pavillion 774d. Anyone can help?

2006-11-25 02:33:16 · 8 answers · asked by elves320 1

I am not a computer person, not by far. But I'd like to know what specs, as far as RAM, GB, and all that other stuff (?) I should look for in a new computer that I buy my son for Xmas? He is not an "online gamer" but needs a good solid educational use computer to get him through from 7th to 12th grade.

2006-11-25 02:08:47 · 2 answers · asked by Howard 1

I need someones help. My computer all of a sudden shuts down by its self. I believe I might have a virus. I already ran my anti virus and doesnt find anything. Want should I do?? Please help!!

2006-11-25 00:07:23 · 10 answers · asked by hvalle001 1

Keep getting the following message on my startup screen:-CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR-DEFAULTS LOADED.Also the clock goes back to 01012002. I,ve changed the button battery so thats not the problem! Any ideas please.

2006-11-25 00:03:57 · 6 answers · asked by K T 1

What are the advantages if any of using the NTFS rather than the FAT 32 file system?

2006-11-24 23:07:15 · 9 answers · asked by Marsnandes 2

2006-11-24 22:50:53 · 6 answers · asked by afro baby 1

My x hard desk sounds like something is broken inside n not working. How can I recover data from it I don't have any other backup of dat data. I've taken it to its venders and every where but every says its not possible. Any other possiblity coz my data is so important. Please help me some one..
Thanks

2006-11-24 21:19:12 · 2 answers · asked by Fazal Gafur 2

2006-11-24 19:56:13 · 7 answers · asked by mrreid24 2

2006-11-24 19:54:22 · 5 answers · asked by mrreid24 2

I already have a 512 mb RAM & i am thinking of upgrading it to 1 gb. My motherboard is D101GGC . Will this much RAM & motherboard will play latest games.

P.S.-My motherboard has intigrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200.
Plus how to convert mpeg format clip to vcd format. My software is not able to convert it ( I am using software for the 1st time).

2006-11-24 18:02:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a XPS 700 from dell. I looked at reviews few. I just want to know it you have 1 and do you think it will be good for hard core gaming. I spend $2800.00, Got Intel core2,
2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz ,
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/ DataBurst Cache ,
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX for Dimension XPS 700 ,
Motherboard 7-slot BTX ,
X-Fi PCI Sound Card ,
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW .
should i wait or take it?



ONLY QUESTION FOR GAMERS!!!!!!

2006-11-24 17:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by dowagiac.michigan 1

2006-11-24 15:23:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 13:49:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 13:44:26 · 4 answers · asked by Katie & Lacies Mommy 2

i tried the little hole to push the maneul button. nothing happen, umm what else can i do.

2006-11-24 13:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous