Laptops & Notebooks - July 2007

I have a HP Pavilion zd8120cl laptop. I bought new hard drive because I needed a faster, larger capacity drive. I don't want to clone, I'd like to reinstall everything for a fresh start. I was hoping you guys could give me some ideas of what to expect and answer some questions.

What I have:
*two discs (came with notebook)
-Operating System CD (it's xp home, servpack 2)
-Application and Driver Recovery DVD
*new hard drive
*I also bought an enclosure for the hard drive I'm taking out so I can use it as an external hd. I won't erase anything on it until I've got the new one up and running.

Questions:
1. After inserting new hard drive, I just need to boot from OS cd, right? I don't need to do anything else?
2. Every windows setup guide online recommends creating a partition for the os, how does that work? Will OS cd do it for me or do I do it myself? If so, how much space should I partition?
3. If something goes wrong, I can always put back in my old hd, right?
4. Any other tips?

2007-07-20 12:48:34 · 5 answers · asked by BB 3

each time i try to open my laptop a message appears and it says do you want to start your windows normaly and when i click on enter the laptop starts again on keeping the same message what can i do ??? please help !!

2007-07-20 09:42:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi i own a mac book and i was wondering how i can close the laptop without the laptop going in to standby?? help plz :)

2007-07-20 09:26:14 · 5 answers · asked by cheyennerhap 2

2007-07-20 09:13:51 · 2 answers · asked by ayana862004 2

2007-07-20 09:10:58 · 7 answers · asked by sunflowerkitty12 5

I have a laptop - does that make any difference?
(I tried alt + 130 ) Do you just put your finger on alt and the numbers 1, 3, and 0 ?
Cus it didnt work for me!

2007-07-20 07:41:55 · 10 answers · asked by Lexi Lo0 2

well i baught Far Cry for computers a loooooong time ago and i couldn't play it well on my weak desktop a while ago and it worked but i couldn't see anything except red and blue. i recently baught a laptop and looked at the recommended specs and i had everything good except 1 thing. instead of 2.0GHz i have 1.80GHz. i have an Acer Aspire 3100 amd sempron mobile 3500+ with 512mb ram and a ati radeon 1100Xpress 128mb graphic card just like it was recomended. the game however played extremely slow does anyone know where to buy or if it is even necessary that i buy GHz or if even can buy it? Thanks in advance!

2007-07-20 06:48:01 · 5 answers · asked by dr. mysterio 3

Is it the same as that can of air you use for a flat tire? I have to order on line, I have no way to go to the store, so, exactly what is the correct name for it and what do I do with it? I feel so stupid asking. Looks like there are crumbs under there. I would use my vacume, but I have had keys come off so I don't dare use suction. This is a laptop.

2007-07-20 04:14:03 · 8 answers · asked by Sandi A 3

2007-07-20 04:07:28 · 6 answers · asked by BETH M 1

2007-07-20 03:40:38 · 8 answers · asked by John G 1

Hi, Can any one suggest me a good website to purchase Laptops online? I've searched a lot but can't find any good websites which accepts online payments also

2007-07-20 03:29:17 · 19 answers · asked by Shilpa Verma 1

Why does my acer laptop have this bluetooth switch but it doesnt appear to work?

2007-07-20 02:46:07 · 2 answers · asked by Garthy G (UK) 1

2007-07-20 01:24:49 · 5 answers · asked by arpege29 1

2007-07-20 00:06:37 · 8 answers · asked by kevinjvandine 2

The specs do not have to be great, just want to be able to use yahoo msg with cam.

2007-07-19 23:48:23 · 1 answers · asked by Ted 1

i have a budget of 1000 $ , which one of these brands is better sony or toshiba?

2007-07-19 23:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by reaper 1

2007-07-19 15:30:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 14:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by fasteddie52441 1

My computer programs, files, are all mess up actually everything is mess up, so i want to install Windows XP over again so everything can be new i have the Windows XP CD installer, so to install Windows XP again what i need to do, Just insert the windows xp CD??

2007-07-19 13:30:50 · 4 answers · asked by ╚╬╬╬╬╬╗ 1

I am looking for a new graphics/ video card for my Dell E1705. I have the basic package right now. Everytime i have tried to look for a card in a store like Best Buy they have told me i have to go straight to Dell to get any upgrades. Dell offered me the Radeon X1400 or the Geforce 7800. I think i can get the Geforce 7900 in stock but I don't know if it will work with my notebook because everyone tells me "you have to go through Dell". I'm getting the card for gaming and i think the 7900 looks the best especially because i can apparently get it for not too much money. I guess i just want to know that if i purchase the 7900 will i be able to use it and is it the best purchase for my computer? thanks

2007-07-19 13:05:56 · 4 answers · asked by Chris K 1

Is it possible to judge this just by looking at the slot?

2007-07-19 07:02:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A dog stepped on my laptop and now Mozilla Firefox is covering the whole screen! How the heck do I get it back?

P.S. I have a LAPTOP, so the keyboard has some buttons that function is needed for (EX. I need to hold the Function button in order to make num lock come on)

2007-07-19 06:36:36 · 3 answers · asked by tiger_cat_2713 2

Compaq Presario 700. Happened when daughter was playing games. (Virus)?

2007-07-19 05:03:03 · 7 answers · asked by WILLIAM F 1

Dell Inspiron 1420 and 1520 have Intel processors, while the 1521 has an AMD processor but is cheaper. Would having an AMD processor be worse, even if I won't be using the laptop for gaming?

1420: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)

1520: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)

1521: AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 (1MB/1.8GHz)

Is the difference between getting an AMD and an Intel processor big enough to spend an extra fifty to a hundred bucks?

Also, if you are familiar with any of these laptops, and can tell me anything about them personally, that'd be great! Thanks.

2007-07-19 04:40:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 03:44:53 · 6 answers · asked by fosterec1000™ 2

2007-07-19 03:13:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i move it across the screen it behaves erratically.

I have tried downloading the most recent driver from the dell website but still freezes up.

Any suggestions? x

2007-07-19 03:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1

i have 314 mb or so of ram i think it is,, someone said i should have about 512? how would you add it, is it something you plug into the side of the lap top?

2007-07-19 01:56:39 · 18 answers · asked by g 1

2007-07-19 00:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 00:11:48 · 1 answers · asked by gokil.abiss 1