Other - Hardware - October 2006

located in the computer with their functions

2006-10-22 11:35:10 · 3 answers · asked by Richard M 1

I just tried the gametap service and there are some games there I'd enjoy if I had a gamepad. I have an old sidewinder gamepad from microsoft, but my computer doesn't even detect it and the only drivers I can find are for windows 98.

I've seen a lot of gamepads for the pc, but they all look like the playstation controller.

Are there any that have the 6 buttons across as well as a start and select button? I would like one that is new enough that it will work with windows xp and one that would work with gametap.

2006-10-22 11:17:00 · 2 answers · asked by Tommy 2

Everytime my computer screen clicks off after a while without use, the sound on my computer mutes. It can get annoying after a while. Where should I look on my computer to change this?

2006-10-22 10:51:30 · 5 answers · asked by omgzsaraah 1

Trying to dowload program on my computer? And I need to temporary disable my pop-ups on my compute?

2006-10-22 10:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by Trisha J 1

I need to know if there's any way to get deleted content from my Recycle Bin- I stupidly deleted an awesome song that now I wish I had;
Thank you,
Joe

2006-10-22 10:13:28 · 8 answers · asked by Joejoe 2

It used to work, i plugged my smaller speakers into the back of the pc where they are meant to be plugged, and the sub in the migrophone socket, and they both used to play at the same time, but now I can only use the smaller speakers or the sub separately.....why is this?!?! i tried updating the driver to no avail. Its sigmatel if that helps?

2006-10-22 09:06:09 · 4 answers · asked by cleoscoveuk 1

I have an ECS K7VTA3 (v2) mobo that is making a high pitched noise whenever there seems to be some kind of IO going on. Before you say mem, disk, fan, or power supply, let me just say that this is NOT the issue. It's almost that you can hear the CPU working, as it comes and goes with activity (scroll the screen, it squeaks). I have also reseated the CPU with new heat-goo because it seems that it is from the CPU itself. I also vacuumed everything out. There is a row of standup capacitors near the CPU. Is it possible that one of them is going bad and making a noise when used?

From a cold start (1st power of the day), it will sometimes lockup just after the POST, other times, the POST never even starts. Power cycle a few times, and will eventually boot to a normal and stable XP environment.

If it is a bad cap or other component on the mobo, and it eventually does blow, is there ANY risk of fire if I left the computer on 7x24?

2006-10-22 09:05:06 · 5 answers · asked by orlandobillybob 6

Is there a 240min DVD-R media? Where can I buy it?

2006-10-22 09:03:21 · 3 answers · asked by droids77 1

What is the diffrence from intel core2duo and intel pentium d proccers ?

2006-10-22 06:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-22 06:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by gamesamk9 1

I no longer even have the little speaker icon near the clock, and when i try to play a song on itunes it wont even play so im not really sure what i deleted and when i go to my control panel and go to audio device is it says that none are avalible yet i have speakers hooked up and i am sure they work..please help me with this problem if you can and soon please ..Thank You

2006-10-22 06:21:50 · 6 answers · asked by battershell_08 1

2006-10-22 04:57:50 · 1 answers · asked by reginald p 1

I think I have accidentaly removed hardware that I didn't want to from my PC. I used the remove hardware button to disconect my ipod but must have hit the audio controller tab instead.

2006-10-22 03:47:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-22 03:13:28 · 11 answers · asked by tell_no_lie 2

2006-10-22 01:45:42 · 6 answers · asked by Greek_Warrior 3

I've intel DC102 motherboard which contains real tech high definition audio card.Its working well in windows but in Linux it seems there is a problem with /dev/mixer

2006-10-22 01:42:57 · 2 answers · asked by Chinni 1

2006-10-22 00:19:25 · 2 answers · asked by rachie 4

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2006-10-22 00:02:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

ya i need help on what to look for in a computer. the computer i'm using right now should die a horrible death i hate it so much and i'm ready to get a new one but i don;t wanna end up with the same peiceo f crap. so i need to know what to look for in a computer. 1000-less is the price i'm looking at and i wanna know where i can get a good comp package but i need to know first what i need to look for in the computer othere than the obvious. so plz plz help me i need to know i'm clueless thank you :) <---- thats the same question i asked erlyer but i wanna use it for gameing yes but also general use like msn internet speed of the comp and stuff but an enertainment computer manily that help narow my feild?of choice?

2006-10-21 22:35:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ya i need help on what to look for in a computer. the computer i'm using right now should die a horrible death i hate it so much and i'm ready to get a new one but i don;t wanna end up with the same peiceo f crap. so i need to know what to look for in a computer. 1000-less is the price i'm looking at and i wanna know where i can get a good comp package but i need to know first what i need to look for in the computer othere than the obvious. so plz plz help me i need to know i'm clueless thank you :)

2006-10-21 22:15:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

In considering a new computer (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061021234433AA5sip1 ) many are advising me to get a dedicated video card in place of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE. How does one replace an integrated video card? (Or does one leave the integrated card and simply install the dedicated card in an empty slot?) Which card might you recommend to someone who games infrequently, but wants the card to stand the test of time for at least five years or more?

2006-10-21 20:37:58 · 4 answers · asked by Dean 2

i have a ati radeon 256mb x1600 pro agp graphics card is this a good card for gaming

2006-10-21 20:21:35 · 3 answers · asked by chriswinter82 1

2006-10-21 20:20:10 · 3 answers · asked by sherm530 1

i had computer repair class waay back in the day and i don't remember. Isn't it that if you don't ground yourself and then touch the hard drive it could fry?

2006-10-21 18:05:53 · 9 answers · asked by bob888 3

So ever since it's gotten colder outside and warmer in my place, the fan seems to continiously run on and off every couple of minutes. My question would be, is this normal or what?? It really isn't even that warm in my apartment. The only thing I can say "might" be a reason is that it sits next to the A/C. Would this somehow screw with the temp inside the computer?? Like I said, it's not hot in here and this is something that has just started this past summer. I had this computer for almost 1 1/2 years now and was brand new. If any new details are needed, I will provide it. Also, I can stop the fan by putting it into standby mode.

2006-10-21 17:16:35 · 5 answers · asked by Pipers02 2

Can you use an "external hard drive" as you would a normal hard drive. Can I run programs off it and treat it as if it is my primary hard drive? The reason is because my current hard drive is too small, and rather than buy a new computer, I'd just like to buy an "external hard drive." Would that work okay?
thank you, David

2006-10-21 16:30:04 · 11 answers · asked by David L 1

The same hardware plays CD's and CD-ROM's O.K. I've tried uninstalling the DVD drive "52*32COMBO" in 'Device Manager', but to no avail. Both "PowerDVD" and "Real Player" software give similar responses (for example: "no disc in drive D:"). Zero ("0") DVD disc capacity shows in "My Computer". Is it a missing registry key mayhaps? "System restore" is not a viable option, as I don't know when this problem developed, could've been many months ago and I've installed stuff since. If relevant:: In Device Manager, the "Secondary IDE Channel Properties" says that the "Current Transfer Mode" is "PIO Mode" although I've changed the "Transfer Mode" entry to say: "DMA if available", but that didn't do anything.

2006-10-21 16:15:00 · 6 answers · asked by Peter H 1

2006-10-21 15:29:46 · 9 answers · asked by jimmy g 4

I had to wipe-out my computer earlier and now I can't get the speakers to work. They are plugged in to the right slot and they don't use batteries. Can you please tell me how to fix this though?

2006-10-21 15:19:55 · 10 answers · asked by Harhar2930902 2

i was drunk and cut my ethernet cable in half with siccors...it goes throught a wall into my parents room...what should i do?

2006-10-21 15:08:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous