Desktops - May 2007

I have a dell with windows XP, it came with Windows 2000. I have viruses on that computer so i just want to erase everything. I don't have a restore CD or anything. How can I erase the whole computer and what will I have to do after?

2007-05-28 10:48:31 · 10 answers · asked by Rawr 2

I have a 98 gateway that use to have windows 98 installed in it. I payed someone to install XP. Now I have a bad virus and cant do a system restore. My friend bought a gateway lap top last year with XP and she got 4 XP disks with it for a reboot or somthing. Can I use them for my gateway tower?

2007-05-28 09:47:01 · 3 answers · asked by troyboyshotline 1

2007-05-28 09:22:04 · 6 answers · asked by LK 7

i just want to know if any of the parts i've selected are incompatible before I buy them.
here is the link:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=4906771&WishListTitle=Build+a+pc+list

2007-05-28 09:17:14 · 7 answers · asked by killerpens 2

My old PC currently has 64MB of RAM, in the form of two 32MB DIMM SDRAM cards. There are only two slots for RAM on the motherboard.

Would there be any problem if I changed the two 32MB cards for two 64MB ones, to give me the 128MB needed to run Windows XP properly?

Could I go even higher? Two 128MB cards to give 256MB RAM for example? I don't know the limit my (Purchased in 1998) motherboard has on RAM but I assume it wouldn't like any more than 256MB.

Help on this matter would be greatly appreciated, as my poor Student budget doesn't give much leeway for mistakes :)

2007-05-28 06:54:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't enter the BIOS as I'm using a USB keyboard (My PS2 ports don't work), so I cannot change the boot sequence to boot from CD-ROM as apparently the USB doesn't kick in until Windows starts up (so it's too late to enter the BIOS). I have an xp disk, but not a boot disk. I'm pretty useless when it comes to this kind of thing and all of this I have learnt today. I've backed everything up and I'm ready to go. Please help.

2007-05-28 06:09:53 · 7 answers · asked by 8uddha 1

the "f" key is falling off my computers keyboard, so i wanted to know if anyone knows how to fix it myself

2007-05-28 06:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently upgraded my OS to XP from Windows ME and it seems to have removed my modem and I can no longer connect to the internet. Is there a way that I can re-establish it without having to go through th process again. And if I do have to go through the process again, is there a way that I can ensure that the modem will be intact?

2007-05-28 05:53:49 · 1 answers · asked by riddlemethis 1

i'm selling my mac and want to reset the computer so that the buyer cannot access my files how do i do this?? even if everything is deleted???

2007-05-28 05:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have checked my connections and tried downloading from more than one site. Whats wrong?

2007-05-28 05:14:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ve been told that there is gold used in computers that can be recovered. I would like to know if this true. If it is where is the gold and how can I recover it?

2007-05-28 03:53:10 · 7 answers · asked by j_r_sturgeon 1

2007-05-28 02:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by i crush ye oll man!! 2

2007-05-28 01:23:54 · 12 answers · asked by billdjordan 1

AMD AM2-940 Sempron 3200+
ASUS M2V AM2 VIA PCI-E Chipset -Multi-Layers Socket AM2 940 Motherboard
Ultra DMA 133/100 (ATA100) Bus Master Ready
PCI-E Ports, 4 x Enhanced USB Ports, 1 x 16550 High Speed UART Serial Ports,1 x SPP/ECP/EPP Parallel Port
“80GB” 7200rpm Ultra DMA 100 (ATA-100) Enhanced Cached IDE Dual Channel Hard Disk Drive
“512MB” DDR 2 Memory-DDR 2 High Speed RAM With EPROM (AMD Approved)
UPGRADE TO “128MB Nvidia GF 7100GS PCI-E Graphics Card” + $10
1.44MB 31/2” High Density Floppy Disk Drive
UPGRADE TO 16x48x DVD ROM + $20
“6 Channel” AC97 Digital Audio Stereo Plug & Play Sound Card(Integrated)
180Watt.(PMPO) 2 Channel Multi-Media Powered Amplified Shielded Speakers
“SHAW” 550Watt. Deluxe (AMD XP Support)ATX (Full Depth Size) Medium Tower Case
Genuine PS2 Keyboard & PS2 Ergonomic Optical Mouse

2007-05-27 19:49:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im comparing a Sempron 3200+ to intel.

2007-05-27 19:49:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 19:25:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello people, i was just wondering
I have 512mb of ddr2 at 533Mhz, and i was planning to upgrade it. I have 2 options, keep the 512 and add 2gb of ddr2 same speed, or dump the 512 and buy 2gb ddr2 at 800Mhz. What is the best option?

2007-05-27 16:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by jfabele 2

My computer is about 7 years old and its running kind of slow.

2007-05-27 15:55:49 · 8 answers · asked by dw_ryan 3

I have an Windows XP Media Center EDITION 2005, And it does not have a floppy disk drive.......I am doing a document and need to place it on a floppy, OR Are there blank disks that I can Purchase that are like floppys to record documents.....???? I need all the answers I can Get, Thanks.....

2007-05-27 15:26:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 15:07:57 · 7 answers · asked by herr_scharfrichter 1

I tried formatting from the prompt. It said that it couldn't run format because the drive was in use. It prompted to force a dismount. It then said that it couldn't lock the drive and it is still in use. I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to these things. I probably overlooked something simple. Any help is appreciated.

2007-05-27 14:45:48 · 8 answers · asked by batrenga 1

I'm thinking about upgrading my processor from a Pentium D to a Core 2 Duo on my Sony Vaio VGN-RC210G. These are the specs of my current processor and the motherboard.

http://home.comcast.net/~murcielago_786/Processor_Specs.JPG

According to the information provided, which Core 2 Duo would be compatible with my computer. If further information is needed, please ask and I will reply ASAP.

2007-05-27 14:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5

Computer Details:
Windows '98
Intel Pentuim III 500Mhz
288 Megabytes RAM
30 Gb Hard Drive
1 Internal DVD player/CD Writer
1 Internal CD player
Model Dell XPS T500(or something close)
Comes with a 15-17 inch CRT Monitor
1 Keboard
1 Ball mouse
Bought in 1999
Runs smooth

2007-05-27 14:41:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

As mentioned above, there is a constant beep noise when I turn on my CPU switch. There isn't any image on my monitor too. I am sure the problems lies in the CPU, not monitor. May I know how to get this issue fixed? Would I be able to retrieve the data in my PC again?

2007-05-27 14:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by StarGirl 2

My hard drive says its almost full but i have only the main windows components on it, can anyone give me some ideas how to fix it or what the problem is? i know for a fact thres not 80 GB full.

2007-05-27 12:56:04 · 3 answers · asked by Monkeyboy4you 1

2007-05-27 12:16:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have this dvd that my aunt just made me but i want to make a copy of it onto my computer

2007-05-27 11:41:59 · 2 answers · asked by Ali_Lynn1039 2

hello i have an acer t180. These are its stats:-


AMD Athlon 64 4000 Dual Core Processor
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium
1GB DDR RAM
nVidia GeForce6100 Graphics
2 PCI Slots

My friend said something about it would be faster if i got a new graphics card cause this one is shared or something. i have a 256 Nvidia graphics card.

Is that one better then what i have? And can someone explain all this to me.
Cheers everyone

2007-05-27 11:01:35 · 8 answers · asked by insano_dano 2

i need the latest update for the chip set of the intel chipset 82865g here is the weblink http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-009241.htm
show me which one to download i have xp proffesional the nvidia man said to update the bios and chipset and i update the bios now i need the chipset cause i have a 6200 pci oc and he told me to download this before i install the new driver

2007-05-27 10:48:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay i just got this system, forgive me for my ignorance, this is my first time with a Mac, but where is the power button?

Am i looking over it. Please help.

2007-05-27 10:46:44 · 2 answers · asked by Shai 3