Other - Hardware (Hardware, Computers & Internet) - August 2006

Whenever I try to play music or something that requires sound, it either doesn't play it at all, beeps, or says "Windows cannot find an audio device. Please try again (or something like that)." Also I have already tried to download the sound card's driver. I did that and the setup said it worked fine but there is still no sound. Furthermore I did a little research already and it said that I might need to download a chipset driver. So I did that too but IT STILL DOESN'T WORK!! I googled how to do it (but of course it didn't work becuase Yahoo! is WAY better) and there was nothing that could help. I have found several other cases on the internet but none with my sound card. My sound card is an SiS 7012 Audio Device. My chipset is an SiS 648. I have an Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2. The CPU is an Intel Pentium 4. Maybe my problem is that the monitor (where the speakers are) doens't have a driver installed, but I am pretty sure that it does. PLEASE HELP!!! I am so confused. =( =[

2006-08-22 05:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by austin_penguin 4

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do the games you download for your psp from the internet actually work?

2006-08-22 04:43:27 · 2 answers · asked by ginger_bread_man 1

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can you update windows 98 to windows 2000?

if you are running windows 98 can you convert to windows 2000 on the same computer?

2006-08-22 04:22:32 · 8 answers · asked by cecil m 1

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usb problem?

My problem, is that my computer won't recognize several of my usb devices including (my mp3 player, my brothers mp3 player, and my usb thumb drive). I've tried several things including updating drivers, firmware, windows itself, reformating my computer, etc but nothing seems to work. Now today i read that i can go into disk managment and delete a drive in order for windows to sort itself out again but i have no idea how to do that and don't want to mess up my pc.

Now the interesting thing is that the usb ports do work for things like my printer, mouse, and keyboard but not for the devices i only plug in when needed. also there is a rare occasion that the device is recognised for some reason even though i didn't do anything different then the other 100 times.

So does anyone have any links or advice on how to fix this problem.

2006-08-22 04:20:33 · 5 answers · asked by Walruz 1

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Why won't my wireless router work?

I am on telewest broadband and have bought a Wireless router. But can't get it to work on my laptop. The laptop finds the wireless connection ok but won't connect to the internet. Do i need the router to be connected to a desk top pc in order to get my laptop to work. I just want to be wirless on my laptop thats all?

2006-08-22 03:21:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

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whats the best UPS for my PC?

what is the best power backup for my pc, that also includes surge protection. Idealy Id like to use my PC for 3-4 hours in the event of mains outage.

2006-08-22 02:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by mrpiggy001 1

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what is the difference between intel's core 2 duo and intel's dual core processor ?

I'm comparing too similar computer models with different processor :

- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (2x 1.86 GHz, Level 2 cache 2 x 2 MB, 1066 MHz)

and

- Intel Pentium D Processor 950 Dual Core (2 x 3.40 GHz, Level 2 cache 2 x 2 MB, 800 MHz)

Which is better ???

2006-08-22 02:32:21 · 6 answers · asked by Sami T 1

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Do I need a special burner to burn High Definition DVDs or will my standard burner do it?

2006-08-21 23:59:39 · 2 answers · asked by colin g 1

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Need three different ways of connecting a mouse and keyboard to a computer and some advantages/disadvantages?

2006-08-21 21:22:16 · 6 answers · asked by Kangkid 3

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Why is it important to have compatibility standards?

What type of problems can occur when hardware, software and operating systems are not compatible? Also what general combinations of hardware and software offer very slow or fast transmission speeds?

2006-08-21 20:47:25 · 4 answers · asked by bobbobbob 2

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Where can I find the best deal on a replacement CPU fan/heatsink?

I have an Intel P4, 2.4ghz, socket 478 system and the CPU fan finally crapped out on me. I need a replacement. The processor model is an SL6Z3. The board is an Intel 865GLC. I want a fan that doesn't have size or weight issues. I've read that some of these fans get in the way of other board components. I don't want to pay an arm and a leg. I am looking around $20-$25 including shipping. Low noise would be nice, but I'm not too concerned with that. I don't have anything overclocked and the standard Intel issue fan that came with the processor handled the heat just fine. My zip code for shipping is 93638. Find me a reputable dealer with a decent product who doesn't assrape you on shipping. Thanks!

2006-08-21 19:08:20 · 9 answers · asked by lain_xiii 2

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if my pc sparked and i saw some smoke afterwards what do you think caused it?

2006-08-21 18:56:06 · 11 answers · asked by captainslipp 3

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Better driver for Netgear Network adapter?

The cheapo network adapter I bought completely f*cked my computer. Every once in a while it'll even shut down windows. Is there any better driver for this thing, or am I stuck with sh*t until I can afford a better one? It's a Netgear WG111v2.

2006-08-21 18:43:30 · 4 answers · asked by jesus_built_my_hotrod66 3

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what is rom?

2006-08-21 18:20:38 · 22 answers · asked by Deepak A 1

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Which one is the best(fastest) way of connecting my hard disk to my motherboard? ATA or Aerial ATA?

2006-08-21 16:26:31 · 4 answers · asked by edward_evil 2

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can i move programs to my external hard drive and still access them.?

I tried to move an mp3 player to the external drive and got into all sorts of trouble. I want to get my music files off my main drive, but they are stored in a player

2006-08-21 16:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by jude l 2

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What would be the problem with my computer if my sound is breaking up minimally..?

would it be like my speakers, sound card, etc??
Whenever I play video or music, it kind of breaks it up... what could be the problem? what can i do to fix this??

2006-08-21 16:12:38 · 7 answers · asked by kasia8706 3

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Do DVD's have to be formatted?

Do DVD's have to be formatted? I bought some that matched my burner but it will not recognize that there is one in the burner. I put the one in that came with the burner and it burns just fine.

Do I need to take these back?

David

2006-08-21 15:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by LookenHard 1

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How to enable Graphics Card on a Mercury 845 GL motherboard ?

How to enable it from the BIOS ?

2006-08-21 15:45:43 · 2 answers · asked by Rohit Gupta 1

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i just bought my psp and every time when i plug it in to the computer it doesnt recognize it?

2006-08-21 15:25:38 · 1 answers · asked by nick h 1

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whenever I do a "computer checkup", the results come back as hard drive almost full. How can this be?

It is a new computer with incredible amounts of GB. I have barely
done any downloads so the hard drive should not be almost full?
When I try to do a disk defrag, I get the same information about the
hard drive (almost full).

2006-08-21 15:14:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

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