Laptops & Notebooks - July 2007

It's my bosse's lap top, I have been working on it since yesterday. I am pretty sure it's a virus. Only problem I can't start up in safe mode. To run anything it kicks up the blue screen. My other problem was he had norton. It could not fix the errors it had 2. However I tried to update it , and then it wiped Norton out. I no longer have Norton. The questions I have, is there any way to get in to safe mode. I want to try to save it with out reformatting. Is that my only option. Does anyone know the name of this virus?

2007-07-25 00:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by krennao 7

I dropped my laptop this evening. It is working fine, except that one of the handles that holds my computer up is shaky. And my laptop now has a difficult time standing up. Should I be concerned about this, and what can I do to fix it?

2007-07-24 20:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am seriously thinking about buying a laptop chill mat for my HP pavillion dv6000t. It gets hot, but it doesn't overheat. However, it is sometimes uncomfortably hot on my lap, especially since it is summer. Should I waist my money that I barely have on a chill mat? Are they durable or worth buying? What are the pros and cons of the chill mat?

2007-07-24 18:58:09 · 3 answers · asked by Capri8 2

I am trying to get the best internet service provider that I can take my laptop anywhere and be able to use it even if I'm riding down the road or perhaps be in the woods ?

2007-07-24 17:03:35 · 6 answers · asked by Ms. Jane 1

im always using my laptop. when i dont i just put it on standby mode.its on most of the day. When im not in class i put it on standby and hardly shut it down and at times i leave it on the whole night if im downloading somthing. its always pluged in so i dont have to worry about the battry dieing. and should i not charge if ma battery is full. its pluged in even if the battry is full

2007-07-24 15:31:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old laptop that doesnt have a cd drive. I want to upgrade from 98 to 98SE or 2K so I can use my wireless cardbus. Is it possible to install from a floppy? Does 98SE fit on a floppy? What about just upgrading from a floppy?

2007-07-24 15:22:41 · 3 answers · asked by clone17 3

I've been using a Medion Akoya for two years (I bought it to move to Morocco because it's tiny, and it has done its job well) and am ready to move up. I live on my computer (I'm a writer) and am looking for all the usual suspects - 1GB RAM, CD/DVD-R, internal wireless, at least 80GB hard drive. Memory card reader (Sony pro-duo) is preferable, but not necessary.

I will not buy an HP or a Compaq, but otherwise have few preferences. I'm considering the lowest level Mac but don't know if it's worth the $1,100 (which I don't really have).

2007-07-24 15:18:22 · 5 answers · asked by nomadic 5

My laptop works but the internet kick me off can anby help me at all.

2007-07-24 15:15:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the scroll bars on the mousepad of my laptop arent working. usually i can slide my finger horizontally or vertivally over the edges of the mouse pad and the page will scroll, but it just stopped working...any ideas on how to get it back?

2007-07-24 15:09:11 · 3 answers · asked by jellybelly 2

I NEED A LAPTOP FOR COLLEGE AND I WANT IT TO LAST ME AND FOR IT TO BE OF GOOD QUALITY. I DONT WANT IT TO BE TOO EXPENSIVE AND NOT CHEAP AT ALL. I AM WILLING TO PAY FROM $500-$900. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

2007-07-24 15:02:19 · 7 answers · asked by .. 2

between a laptop and a notebook (laptop)

2007-07-24 14:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by amber 1

2007-07-24 14:58:58 · 2 answers · asked by danghoang 1

my old laptop i broken. they said the battery is all out and has to vbe replaced. and the battery is causing the laptop to not work. so they said its better to replace it than to replae all the parts. so i need some files from my old laptop. is it still possible to transfer the files to my new laptop?

2007-07-24 14:28:04 · 2 answers · asked by Nevena G 2

I have a two year old Medion Akoya (yeah, I know, but I'm saving up for a new laptop) and lately, it's been heating up pretty quickly. The fan is also making an awful lot of noise. Is there anything I can do?

2007-07-24 14:22:51 · 5 answers · asked by nomadic 5

i want a laptop for under 1000.00 if it over its ok but not much over
i want it for intermediate school also some short car rides it doesn't have to be really fast but i don't want a slow one
-120gb hard drive
-a screen size of 14 inches or UNDER
-a light wieght but it doesn't have to be really light but not really heavy
-windows xp would be better but it ok if its vista
-a dvd player and possibley burner
-a webcam and/or microphone is not required but would be a nice touch
i might add stuff in addtion info so if you allready answered check back

2007-07-24 14:13:52 · 12 answers · asked by Must riot 2

My neighbor don't have money to buy her daughter a laptop

2007-07-24 14:05:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 20 year old University student and I'm despirately wanting to buy a Laptop.

I've never had one before, so I have no idea what to look for.

I own a 30 GB iPod, so I listen to alot of music, so I'll need lots of space, I think.

I'd also like to be able to watch movies on my Laptop.

And of course, the internet, but that's no big deal.

Please let me know if there's a certain laptop I should look into.

Also.. I'm looking for one under $1,000.

Thanks!!!

2007-07-24 13:58:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to flash my bios. already ran upgrade from a12 to a15. upgraded fine, but didn't "flash" the old info.
please help.

2007-07-24 13:12:27 · 1 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7

2007-07-24 11:58:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need major help...... My Laptop is a Gateway, and that is all i know.
1. How can I tell what the Model and Specs are?
2.If possible,what card I should I get?
(is ExpressCard good?

2007-07-24 11:58:10 · 4 answers · asked by miles_robson 2

2007-07-24 11:41:27 · 4 answers · asked by Roy C 1

2007-07-24 11:17:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to be a student in college and I need a new laptop. I was thinking 15.4 diagonal screen size because I can then have a better time playing games and watching movies. But then I think 14.1 is a lot more portable and easier to carry around for a student? Which size should I get?

2007-07-24 11:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I need to clear the cache? If so, how do I do that?

2007-07-24 07:25:15 · 17 answers · asked by it is what it is 1

2007-07-24 06:59:33 · 15 answers · asked by dave b 1

Best Buy and Circuit City doesnt carry them.. Can I only get them online?

2007-07-24 05:03:01 · 9 answers · asked by Mandy 3

Im hoping to buy a new laptop in the next month but im confused on which processor is best for my needs.
i want to use my laptop for gaming, music and chatting. but also for college work. i also want one with windows Vista Home Premium.
So.. could someone please help me by telling me which processor would be best for me?
* i've heard that Celeron and Sempron are rubbish processors.

2007-07-24 04:58:20 · 6 answers · asked by Xx_Kaylee_xX 2

2007-07-24 04:33:07 · 8 answers · asked by sky 2

my auntie has a laptop and we wanted to reformat it but i press the boot and after that the screen appear an _ << underscore that blinks and we've wait what happend after a minute the screens turn to black but the laptop is on, .., then if we restart it or turn it off,, it appears back to the underscore blink, i dont know what to do.. can anyone help me?

2007-07-24 03:48:18 · 2 answers · asked by ric ric 1

The school I'm going to requires students to have laptops, so I have to get one before school starts. Our school provides maintanence and stuff for three computers : -

Acer TravelMate 2484WXMi
Fujitsu Amilo Pro V3505
Fujitsu Lifebook T4215

I am also considering an Apple Macbook, and I want your opinions and / or advice on which one to choose. I am a PC user btw.

We can order from school (but I won't be doing that), and the school-ordered computers come with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access and Publisher from Microsoft Office 2003, so if I'm getting Mac, I'll have to get them too, and I heard it's much more expensive so the MacBook will need lots of considering.

I would also like to know if you guys have any good recommendations as well. It would be the best if the computers are from Acer / Fujitsu because the IT department would most probably know how to fix the brand of computers, in general.

Your advice is very much appreciated. :)

Thanks for the help.

2007-07-24 01:54:57 · 12 answers · asked by Nicole C 1