Desktops - November 2007

I am running on Windows XP and have run into some problems with viruses. My friend suggested I wipe my hard drive. I have found software to do so (Active Kill Disk- http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm)

I have read over the manual and it suggested before using the software the following should be done:

Will I be able to use my Hard Disk Drive after Active@ KillDisk erase
operation?
To be able to use HDD again you need to:
• -Repartition the hard drive using a standard utility like FDISK.
• -Reformat partitions using a standard utility like FORMAT.
• -Reinstall the Operating System using a bootable CD-ROM.

How exactly do I do all that?

Do I perform those operations AFTER I use the Kill Disk software and then pop in my same Windows XP CD to re-install the OS?

have AVG virus-scan and spyware software and Zone Alarm. All are free...but i still have like 30 trojans on my computer...
because of these I can't access my "Control Panel" or other options to get access to my "C" drive.

2007-11-10 04:27:47 · 4 answers · asked by break_margarita01 2

I work at a supermarket, so I honestly don't have a whole lot of money to work with right now. I own a lot of music software like: FL Studio, Orion Basic, Cakewalk, etc.

2007-11-10 02:37:14 · 2 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

linux 4.0

2007-11-09 23:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by Lekshya 1

hi i had my new usb m-audio keybord axiom 49 and i am using it with mac and pc but how i can use all the botens and the stuff in it ?

2007-11-09 22:30:10 · 1 answers · asked by Sam 72 1

#1 (Which one of these (memories) is the better one)

3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs

OR

4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs


Please note that one is 4GB and the other is 3GB, BUT the "MHz" is different... so which one is better? I need to know so I can get the better one of the two. Thanks.......

#2 (Which one of these (processors) is the better one?)

Intel® Core™2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)

OR

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6850 (4MB L2 Cache,3.0GHz,1333 FSB)

Thanks!
P.S. The processor and memory would be for a WINDOWS VISTA computer. If that means anything.

2007-11-09 19:50:43 · 4 answers · asked by mark 2

I have an HP computer that came with 512MB ram preinstalled. I installed and additional 512MB made by crucial. If I replace the 512MB crucial with HP 512MB would the HP work better than the crucial?

2007-11-09 19:40:04 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

I've just upgraded system from 2 x 512Mb + 1 x 1G memory cards to 3 x 1G memory cards. on reboot my system audit shows 1.5G memory, DIMM 1 - 512MB and DIMM 3 1024MB. My system should support 3G of memory.
What's happened and what do I need to do to rectify?

2007-11-09 19:38:44 · 4 answers · asked by Wilson 1

THis is my pc system!

Intel Inside Pentium d!! 2.8 ghz
Nvidia GeForce fx5500
1ghz of ram!!

CAn anyone tell me???

2007-11-09 19:35:04 · 4 answers · asked by d north face 1

Xeon X3210 @ 3.2 GHz
Gigabyte P965 DS3 rev 2.0
2x 1GB 800mhz 4-4-4-12 ram
8800GTS XXX edition

2007-11-09 19:34:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard

(x2) EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

APEVIA ATX-CW500WP4 ATX 500W Power Supply

G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

2007-11-09 19:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by mike 2

THIS IS MY BUDGET ON ONE OF THE TWO PROCESSORS I HAVE TWO PC's WITH COMPATIBLE MOTHERBOARDS WHICH ONE WOULD BE BETTER FOR VIDEO EDITING ATHLON 64 FX AM2 OR INTEL CORE 2 DUO 6300
WHICH IS BETTER FOR VIDEO EDITING, I KNOW THE VIDEO CARD HAS TO DO A LOT ON THIS MATTER BUT PLEASE TELL ME WHICH ONE WOULD BE BETTER FOR VIDEO EDITING ATHLON 64 FX AM2 OR INTEL CORE 2 DUO 6300

2007-11-09 18:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jose M 1

Is there a way to find out what part of your computer/what files, are using up most of your memory? I have 180GB Hard Drive, and only 38.5 GB left. I don't know what is using it all. I only have a few games and a few movies........so what could be eating up all my Hard Drive space?

2007-11-09 13:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by portiaraylee 2

Well i took out my dvd rom and after 5 minutes put it back in...the plug was out so when i plugged it a maybe shortage i saw it on moniter. now i turn on computer and it beeps but nothing on moniter... 7 beeps

2007-11-09 13:06:33 · 5 answers · asked by Waqas A 2

2007-11-09 12:24:16 · 4 answers · asked by smaywaters 1

I have a computer with 40GB hard disc,256MB ram and intel
celeron D processor. I don't want to delete other hard drive like lacal disc(D,E,F) and there memory.i want to just format lacal disc C and reinstall windows xp.

2007-11-09 12:23:23 · 4 answers · asked by Partha H 2

2007-11-09 12:20:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thereby rendering a 12.8 GHz Processor Speed capability?

2007-11-09 10:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by nasacouk 1

Need to move a file bigger than a floppy can handle from an old Windows 98 PC. No CD burner, no ethernet port. Not connected to internet.

This is just a dumb machine we keep the companuy books on, and did not want that machine hooked to the internet where it could be hacked.

Tried a USB Thumb drive, but it did not work. The OS was too old.

Looking to do this for zero cost. Any ideas?

2007-11-09 10:06:08 · 6 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7

Ok don't laugh.....but I am not very savvy when it comes to understanding computers. I DO have a desktop PC at home with dial up internet service, but the thing is........... I want to buy a new laptop and get wireless internet service. I have read a few articles online about WiFi etc but it's all technical mumbo jumbo that seems confusing. I want the kind of wireless internet that allows me to connnect from just about anywhere. Even the beach. I need to know how to chose a laptop that is comaptible with wireless service. Also, where do I go in order to GET the wireless service? Do I ask for WiFi or are there other alternatives? What are "hotspots" all about? Would I even need a "hotspot"? Do I need some sort of a "card"? or "box"? I'm just clueless when it comes to this sort of thing. Can someone please explain in simple terms? I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

2007-11-09 09:52:20 · 5 answers · asked by Alexandra H 1

all the time are gone. How do I get them back?

2007-11-09 09:17:42 · 2 answers · asked by runner1 6

2007-11-09 08:25:04 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1

I am starting a custom build computer business but i am not sure what a good rate would be for labor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-09 07:54:23 · 6 answers · asked by Randall M 1

i sat here on yahoo for like an hour. read some news, read a bunch of questions, even answered a few.
i let my boy go on cartoon network and 3 minutes later the screen goes black and it boots like i just powered it up. wtf?

i'm using vista home premium with windows live one care. (yeah, i'm torturing myself) it's gotta be the flash player that cn uses or something. anyone know what's up here?

2007-11-09 07:42:23 · 2 answers · asked by daddio 7

WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER AND WHY???

2007-11-09 07:11:00 · 6 answers · asked by mperez_1122 2

Hello,
I read on the internet and on here some of the answers, about using Acronis to do this.

but. im still not sure about how to do it.
I have 28GB that I need to move to the second hard drive, and I need it to stay untouched, as in programs, files, everything AS IS, registry and all.

so what if I create a 28GB image, that wouldn't really help me would it?...

can I do this:
1) create the 28GB image
2) connect the 2nd hard drive
3) install the 28GB image to the second hard drive using WinXP from the first hard drive (this should also take the registry with it right?)
4) remove the first hard drive and boot from second.


thanks

2007-11-09 07:09:51 · 2 answers · asked by Nirkon 2

I upgraded the bios on my dell 4700c from A02 to latest version A07 and now I'm getting a Incompatible Processor Detected error and the system does not boot. Is there a way to downgrade the bios?


As soon as the computer is turned on the Incompatible Processor Detected error screen comes up and does not give me a chance to boot into the bios.

The cpu is a P4 - 3.4GHZ

2007-11-09 06:26:07 · 3 answers · asked by zealot55 1

Hey, I would like some good information on starting to build my own PC. It seems like the best way to go. Where can I find a good 'barebones' system, and where can I find all the other materials for pretty cheap? Is FRYS electronics a good place to go?

thanks

2007-11-09 06:24:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want a good computer and can't decide between dell or hp...

I need it to do some recording, but nothing MAJOR OR PRO...just a good running computer...

HP or DELL?????

2007-11-09 06:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by oganaxe13 1

Ive tryed reinstalling windows time after time and I get no luck. any help is appreciated!

2007-11-09 06:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by browe66 3

I have 704mb of RAM so what number should the virtual memory be set too

2007-11-09 04:14:01 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7