Desktops - July 2007

2007-07-17 06:12:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have found coolwebsearch on my computer, and despite all anti-virus and other utilities apparently 'wiping' it away, i think it is still there. I want to wipe the hard drive completely.

I use E-machines computer and have 3x Recovery disks. How do i do this? I have tried to run from start-up, and even open the first disc via D:drive, but it won't do it. Cheers :)

2007-07-17 05:46:14 · 14 answers · asked by Alfie 2

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npiacpka
S Lock icons?
I manage the computers at my school, and i i have been asked ot lock the desktop on 5 win xp desktop machines. The principal complains the students delete the icons, change font, backgrounds. I've locked all but one. The icons can still be moved, changed, renamed, or deleted. I'm looking for a program or reg. edit. (NoSaveSettings doesnt work :( )to lock the desktop icons. Im hoping to pay $25 or less, and free would be even better. All help is weel appreiciated.

2007-07-17 05:31:50 · 4 answers · asked by npiacpka 1

I was on my computer today and I got this message NOTICE: your system is not optimized and your computer is not at the highest level thst can cause program crashes and slow down windows bootup and shut down speed.

What do I do?

2007-07-17 04:51:59 · 6 answers · asked by scooby 1

O.k so i got this computer for free from my brother just to use it to surf the internet and write papers. Its seems slow right now compared to my laptop. Is there anything I can do to make it faster like the ram. Or can I get another motherboard thats faster. I not really a computer person so im kinda lost. Also what determines the speed of the computer? What should I do?

SONY VAIO PCV-R553DS

System Specs
Type of system: Desktops/Servers
Bus Architecture: PCI
Hard Drive Bus: Ultra ATA-66
Native OS: Windows 98/2000
CPU Type: 650MHz Intel Pentium III

Memory Specs
Standard Memory: 128 MB (removable)
Maximum Memory: 256 MB
Memory Expansion: 2 sockets
Model Comments: 100MHz FSB, Intel 810 chipset
HD Comments: 30 GB Ultra ATA-66 Hard Drive

2007-07-17 03:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by young_cam781 1

I was having some problems with random program crashes for about a week so I decided to reinstall XP. The installation went fine but now my Sound Card doesn't work. I have downloaded the latest drivers and during installation it says "Hardware device not recognized" or something to that effect. The Card is in the same PCI slot that it has always been in since the day I bought it, but just for kicks I moved it to a different one.

In all the PCI slots the card gets recognized in the BIOS but when windows completely boots up to desktop, XP doesn't recognize any new hardware that needs to be installed. I have tried to do a manual installation without success also.

I doubt the card has gone bad, any other ideas I should try?

Dell P4 3.6Ghz
2gigs DDR2 Ram
250gig HD
Nvidia 6800 GFX card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio card
(never had a problem with it before today)

2007-07-16 20:19:12 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin J Davis 3

I got the main screws out which released the fan...but the rest are not screws..they are pin type studs. How do I get those out? I need to remove the harddrive

2007-07-16 18:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Mofo21 the2nd 2

My system properties "general" info tab says I am using a Intel(R), Pentium(R) 4 CPU.

2007-07-16 18:14:09 · 5 answers · asked by B 6

2007-07-16 17:40:55 · 3 answers · asked by midwest dj 1

2007-07-16 17:14:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer has a lot of viruses and I got other programs that just won't go away and almost all the time the PC is slow which effects the internet which is high speed so what I want to know is how do I like restart my computer like clean it so it was if it was a new computer I think you call it reboot or something but I just want my PC to be clean and if I do this will I get paint,Microsoft's word,etc back?somehow they got deleted I can't explain it anymore

2007-07-16 15:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by josias 2

My primary drive is about to die. If I install XP onto my secondary drive, will the installation process wipe off my existing files on my secondary drive?

2007-07-16 15:48:02 · 3 answers · asked by Rigo 2

2007-07-16 14:56:26 · 8 answers · asked by zunair a 1

I was thinking if I could change these parts maybe I could have a quieter pc.

E.G. Powersupply I think has a fan and maybe there are some quieter power supplies I can buy that wont be as loud.

2007-07-16 14:54:10 · 8 answers · asked by SolidStateLogic 1

I currently have a compac processor model# 5304, running windows 98 which limits my internet explore usage. I was given a more powerful processor with more modernized programs. However, it was used in a business and had an individuals password that is blocking me from getting into it. Any suggestions as how to bypass the password entry ?

2007-07-16 14:04:49 · 8 answers · asked by surestep1 3

Hello. I am on a hunt for another computer potentially (as my old one is in repair presently). Between the Intel Pentium4 and the Sempron processor 3600... which is MORE powerful? I'm thinking the Pentium 4 is, but I don't know. Also, would anyone know where to get a decent NEW computer for about $300 online???

2007-07-16 11:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is the complete name of the power supply - "COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-550-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 550W Power Supply"

2007-07-16 11:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by hrishimac 1

I have been searching for sometime now for the best gaming computer on the market. I have looked at Compaq, HP, Gateway, Dell, and Alienware. I felt Alienware was probably the most expenisve, and Gateway had the best deal, but i'm not sure which one would be a better gaming computer. Anybody have any idea with these companies or can suggest the best place to get this style computer. Or is there anywhere else there are good, strong gaming computers? I want the best graphics and most memory, plus best processor. Also if you could tell me what the current best processors and video cards on the market are now I would be grateful. It's been ages sinced I computer shopped and i'm way out of the loop now (you know how fast the business changes). Thanks for all the help for anyone who answers!! One final note, I want a desktop, not a notebook computer.

2007-07-16 11:05:26 · 5 answers · asked by Mai Ke 1

i want to upgrade my pentium4 hyperthreading to a core2duo processor but i am worried about compatibility,

i know the socket is the same(775) but core2duo doesnt take hyperthreading (i can turn it off).....

but can i use a core2duo prcessor in there?

2007-07-16 10:43:17 · 1 answers · asked by kill dgop 1

It's not true. At least not entirely. Not 'all' PC's are crud. Vista or Windows does not come up with BSOD's all the time, have viruses popping up ever 10 mintues, runs slowly all the time, or none of that. It's a big lie.

If you run a cheap PC (under $850, from Dell or HP), no anti-virus program (or one download from the internet), and have cheap internet connection, then yes, you are living in the PC hell.

But if you buy a high-end/mid-range PC (Sony Vaio, LG, Samsung, some HP, some Dell), have a strong anti-virus program (Windows Live OneCare, Norton 360), and have high-speed internet connection (hopefully there's a router), then you're not going to have any problems.

Vista is not always to blame on itself. Get a high-end PC and you'll have no performance problems. Some things aren't compatible because that company doesn't want it too, not MS.

Over all, it's a big lie. Get a high-end system, good anti-virus, fast connection and you're set.

So what do you think?

2007-07-16 10:13:01 · 8 answers · asked by quikboy 7

Macs are so not easy to use. I know how to use it alright, but some parts still don't make sense to me. For a newbie, to any computer, macs are had to use, compared to Windows.

Once you do get it though, then it's easy. But for the most part, I've heard many people complain that it's too difficult to use for general computing. My aunt is an IT worker, and even she finds macs not suitable for herself. I've heard lots of friends say that they'd rather switch back to Windows, and only a few that said they liked it.

So I have to say this: The myth that OS X is very easy to use, is a complete lie. I've heard people from across the country even said this, so that makes it official.

So what do you mac users have to say?

2007-07-16 09:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by quikboy 7

1.Graphic Card: ZOGIS GeForce 7600GS 512MB PCI-E

2. Meomery: One Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) Kit DDR2-667

3.CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz LGA775 CPU and cooling fan.

4. Hardrive:One WD Caviar SE16 250GB SATA HD

5. Motherboard: Biostar P4M890-M7 mATX motherboard with VIA P4M890 chipset

Thanks For Your Input.

2007-07-16 09:46:36 · 4 answers · asked by James A 1

Is there a way to add OS-X to my already a dual boot?
I got plenty of disk space so no probs there. thanks

ps. please star

2007-07-16 09:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-16 09:37:25 · 1 answers · asked by tmt88 3

2007-07-16 06:43:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an all-in-one "Hitachi" computer I was trying to restore. I was able to turn this PC "ON", but then when I was about to install a program it won't power up, not even a light on the power switch on the front panel, I'm not hearing any sound or sensing breeze coming out of the power supply fan.. I opened up the whole thing just to be sure if the power supply itself is receiving electricity... I was sure it was always set into 220V, tried to connect the power cable and checked if the power supply fan would work just to see if it's a RAM or motherboard or any problem with the system, but no power at all. No light, no sound, no indication that the whole thing is receiving electricity, like the computer is dead or something... Is this a power supply problem, tried three power cables, all power sockets and still computer's not powering up... Does it matter because this PC is using an AT power supply...

2007-07-16 05:13:15 · 4 answers · asked by .::Lain::. 1

2007-07-16 04:56:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can I repair myself?

2007-07-16 04:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by bocaBroker 1

I have a Dell Optiplex GX1 548Mhz/192MB of Ram Pentium 3
I want to upgrade my Ram to 1GB or 512 MB but I'm having some trouble with what I can put in my computer. And can I use DDR as opposed to SDRAM?

2007-07-16 04:26:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've run Windows computers since forever but since I upgraded to Vista I am really disatisfied and unhappy. Someone convince me to dump Windows and switch over to Apple Mac's.

2007-07-16 04:20:56 · 18 answers · asked by sjbmon 1