Desktops - March 2007

2007-03-18 06:13:16 · 1 answers · asked by mamamia_666 1

When I started up my Windows XP Media Center computer this morning, I got a message right after i turned it on, that stated all the devices on the computer but at the end "Hard disk failure is imminent. Please back up your hard disk and have it replaced!" and then it made this weird noise until after i logged on. After that, it works fine. I defragmented the computer and i moved it back two restore points, but the message still comes up. What does this mean and what should I do? Help Please.

2007-03-18 05:43:08 · 5 answers · asked by xbabieblueiceyx 1

I can have 2GB of RAM for an iMac, but for 3GB it's an extra £400... will the extra 1GB make much difference? Can I add more myself later?

2007-03-18 04:56:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer wont read cds and i think i remove the program by accident how can i re-installed the drive?

Nothing got 2 do with the cd

2007-03-18 04:54:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tha best!! 2

I have a new hard drive. The easiest place to install it is in a location where it is upside down. My question asks, can the hard drive work properly if it is upside down, or does it need to be right side up to work at all? Best answers will say that they have done it before and give their results. Thanks very much for your help!!

If it makes a difference, my hard drive is larger than 137 GB.

2007-03-18 04:46:24 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin S 3

What would cause a computer to go into a continious loop with resetting? It shows the dell thing then windows loading but when it hits the black screen like I'm about to get the log in screen it starts over.. BUT I can get into my computer if I go though safe mode? Note I do NOT have a burner installed so please don't recommend anything that could make me lose my files...

2007-03-18 04:42:07 · 5 answers · asked by angel_eyes_91086 2

2007-03-18 03:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it harm my computer to ignore it? I have an average computer... and it's plugged in... It's not like I have a laptop...

2007-03-18 03:38:58 · 8 answers · asked by Angel M 1

On board Intel 945g or my PCI adapter By Nvidia(FX5200). I will be able to free up a slot in my Gateway GT5408 PC. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium if that makes a difference. Which should I use? Any answers will be very helpful.

2007-03-18 03:35:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told before that you can never truely delete anything on a computer.i have always wondered how this is.if its not deleted how does it not run out of memory.if i delete something it goes to the recycle bin.when i delete it from there where does it go and what happens to it???

2007-03-18 03:14:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

When a graphics card says PCI does it mean it can go in any PCI slot even the ones that can be used for other things like PCI modems?

Thank you very much for answering!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-18 02:53:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any freely downloadable software that lets one play MP3 music through the computer's internal, i.e., built-in speaker? I'm using Windows XP Pro - SP2.

2007-03-18 02:11:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is not just one site but many I cannot see how this can be on a clean drive

2007-03-18 01:10:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to restore my PC back to at least factory settings.I have manged to reinstall windows xp home.I do not have any master cds to be able to get my pc up and running.Any thoughts as to what I might do as I now have one useless pc? By the way I am not a pc wizzkid so no technical replies that I won't understand!
Thanks in advance

2007-03-18 00:53:27 · 3 answers · asked by Keith G 1

2007-03-18 00:43:07 · 4 answers · asked by MARK C 1

Yep, thats right. when does MAC Leopard come out in the UK. I m wanting to get a imac and i m just waiting until it becomes the latest version :P. I ve got windows at the moment, and it sucks! So yeaah ? Please tell me, dying with antipaticence!

2007-03-18 00:31:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Pent IV four years old or so. Not used much. Hit by lightening or something when storm. Plugged in direct to outlet.
power box blew. Replaced was working, not the greatest but usable wouldn't read that DVD roms were installed and different errors. Now won't work at all, just beeps even when everything taken off MB and just power up.
I believe it is the MB itself.
Would any MB work that is set up for an intel P IV?
How would I know if it is worth it to fix?
Where should I go for parts or comp, price watch.com?
I have some knowledge of computers and putting one together, I am comfortable with, just need to know I have the right parts to put together. I have a case, dvd burners, video card, power box already.

2007-03-18 00:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have Sony DVD+-RW\+-R\+-RAM\CD 18x
Can I Write DVD double Layer disks?

2007-03-17 21:40:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

when he shuts down the computer and restarts, he gets a black screen which states that he's booting from a different drive...I don't remember the exact message, but it prompts him to hit F1 for setup (which takes him to the BIOS) or F2 to continue. The computer runs fine after all the recovery disks and back ups were installed.

no problems were encountered when we replaced the hard drive. everything was connected properly.

2007-03-17 21:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey everyone that owns a Dell! I hear that they are good computers... but they cannot be repaired from home or computer fix it shops! I hear that if you need more memory, a printer, or any general maintenance that you have to ship it back to them and they change you to fix it! Is this true! If i need it repaired or a part do i have to go directly through Dell?

2007-03-17 20:34:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

actually that PC is reaten in japanesse and what i do is i reinstall the OS wich is my own PC OS because his PC don't have a OS. Then his PC now is reaten in english but the problem is the modem and the sound is not working.I alredy install the driver for mother board but still not working what should i do? THANKS!

2007-03-17 19:56:47 · 3 answers · asked by dhel_mark 1

I need a new desktop! I am a digital picture nut! I constantly have hundreds of pictures on my computer! I also burn movies! So I need A LOT of memory! I also want reliable brand with great customer service! If i need help, I can call and they will be more than happy to help me! I have not had good experiences with HP Pavilion people! Thanks in advance!

2007-03-17 19:13:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently built a new computer and about a month later I've been experiencing problems with the computer freezing up at random moments. I use Windows Vista, but I dont think thats the problem as the computer freezes as it's booting up before windows even starts.

It's weird also that the temperature of my cpu WAS around 34C consistantly before and now around 40-50C. but thats not even overheated. I just dont know what to do.

My specs are

Intel Core 2 Duo 6600
2gigs of RAM
Geforce 7800 256mb video card
Windows Vista Ultimate

I've tried registry cleaners and checked for spyware and virus's and it still freezes.

2007-03-17 19:07:37 · 5 answers · asked by relfectzero 2

i bought a used hp it's suppesed to have sound, i've checked in the control panel under sounds it all appears to be there just can't seem to get any sound from my speakers and yes the speakers are fine, any suggestions?

2007-03-17 18:49:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i love all the features and just about everything about the imac
however i would not be able to get a new mp3 player for a long time (i currently have an iPod photo with a crappy compaq pc)
i love the imacs
the look,software,camera,everything...
and as far as viruses and s

on the other hand...

vista desktops seem to be less pricy and just "ok"
plus there are more available software titles and games for it
(only real gaming i do is arcade games online "addictinggames.com")
and i really love the zune
plus
zune and zune marketplace vs ipod and itunes is not even close
14.99/mo for unlimited songs
compared to
1/per song
and zunes have more features and a bigger screen

apple has microsoft beat out in the computers section

but as far as mp3 players micosoft beats apples ipod

that is...in my opinion

so what do you think?
go for the imac and no mp3 player
or vista home premium pc and zune?

DISCUSS PLEASE!

2007-03-17 18:38:04 · 2 answers · asked by Zach 1

I am selling an old computer and I would like to remove all my information from the hard drive. Is reformatting the hard drive the best way to do this?

How do I reformat my hard drive?

2007-03-17 18:28:42 · 5 answers · asked by mitchmase 1

hi there is a prob with my pc ive bought "ea games nfs most wanted".its graohics are very bad when compared to my frens .my mother board is INTEL D945GNT with 512MB RAM ,which has a graphics adapter of 128MB . still im facing prob with the game . it strucks every where,could any one give me a better solution to over come this problem

2007-03-17 18:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

not the MacBook. like how many do you need to plug in?

Thank You!
<3

2007-03-17 18:04:15 · 4 answers · asked by christennn 2

2007-03-17 17:53:06 · 4 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

I recently began to have an issue with my Compaq Presario 5108US where it would not boot at all. I began to take the computer apart piece by piece and found that the hard drive/cd-rom/dvd all work but only if just the power cable is plugged into them. If the data and power cables are plugged into them the drives refuse to work. Am I wrong for thinking that my motherboard or cpu is bad?

2007-03-17 17:48:29 · 5 answers · asked by hollysilkman 2