Other - Hardware - January 2007

I want to install XP, take out 98 but don't want to lose just 1or 2 things. The rest I don't care if lost. does it normally take 2-3hrs. to install? or longer? I went to windows update to figure out how but I don't understand the PC Lingo quite yet. Also I have 25 critical updates that need to be updated. It says to do separate cause of exclusive ones??I don't know if I install first or remove them first? I would like to try to update the 98 first to learn how on this PC before I do add & install XP. I need the experience of how to do stuff correctly. can anybody help? I hope I have not confussed ya?? the way I still remain? Thank you so much for your time & patience.

2007-01-24 15:00:33 · 3 answers · asked by InJinDin 2

I am running a different windows right now. Is there something that could tell me if my PC is ready for windows xp. please

2007-01-24 14:56:29 · 13 answers · asked by Hai! 2

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for those who can help my previous question is in their, so now when i start windows at the black screen it seems it has TWO installations of XP, i click on the first and it works fine and is the one with the situation described in the Question above, the 2nd one..i try to start and i get "Windows Could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem.Could Not read from the selected boot disc.Check boot path and disk hardware.Please check the Windows documentation bout hardware disk configguartion and your hardware reference manuals for additionaal info"
what is wrong with my Pc?? :( should i try removing my 300gb hd and just messing with the 200gb the cpu originally came with? but what can i do if the recovery wizard does not fix it or finish (i had recoveredfine other times)any suggestionsthx

2007-01-24 14:39:54 · 4 answers · asked by elmarroafamado 2

2007-01-24 14:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 14:13:24 · 13 answers · asked by Zephyr 1

2007-01-24 14:12:26 · 1 answers · asked by gibson_smark 3

I BOUGHT A NEW HARD DRIVE AND AM USING IT AS THE MASTER DISK BECAUSE MY OLD ONE HAS A PROBLEM BUT IT WORKS, MY OLD DISK DRIVE AM USING IT AS A SLAVE. ARE THE THINGS THAT I HAD SAVE ON MY OLD DISK DRIVE, LIKE LETS SAY THE ICONS ARE THEY SUPPOST TO APPEAR ON MY DESKSTOP AUTOMATICALLY OR I HAVE TO DRAG AND DROM FROM THE OLD DISK?

2007-01-24 13:39:07 · 2 answers · asked by mikl0vl 2

How much does a computer that can run most of the 3D games at 100% smooth with the highest video settings on (such as shadow quality, texture etc)cost?
Can i buy one at around $4000... or still not enough?

2007-01-24 13:38:04 · 4 answers · asked by Brian S 1

THe soundcard is dead. How do I bypass it? BY the way, I can't take it out. It's fused to the motherboard. Yay, Sony, I don't like ur product

2007-01-24 13:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by Busta 5

i was trying to apply for this one job and i was told i needed a PC, what is that? is it the same as a computer?

2007-01-24 12:36:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

"The file 'RTL8139.sys' on Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Disc is needed"
anyone know how to solve this one?

2007-01-24 11:42:11 · 2 answers · asked by kidpuffy21 2

I accidentally spilled a twisted V on my keyboard, and now my C key and my M key stick. Can I fix this without buying a new keyboard?

2007-01-24 11:37:59 · 1 answers · asked by Bachman-ette 4

I've tried everything. My computer has all correct features and downloads all others.

2007-01-24 10:57:02 · 2 answers · asked by dummie101 1

2007-01-24 10:27:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like to have alot of disk space, so is performing Disk Cleanup and Defragmenting alot (E.g. 10 times a day) not good?

If that harms my PC in any way, how can I reverse this process? I don't want my PC to break easily.

So how many times should I do this, and when? Thanks!

2007-01-24 10:21:19 · 20 answers · asked by Lone Star 3

If possible, please only specify number ranges such as 100-200 megs of free available RAM for typical computer usage such as web browsing, word processing, simple programs, and minimal multitasking.

2007-01-24 10:07:31 · 6 answers · asked by Dre D 2

can you please tell me how to boot my pc with a dvd thanks.

2007-01-24 09:48:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently downloaded a file from limewire which had a very long name like "ice age 2 mmeltdown, very good quality dvd player required to view......" which spread over 2-3 lines.
as Win media player was the default player in my system, the file downloaded as a media file, when i tried to play it it dosent open, i tried different players even latest filters like AC3.
now the file not only dosent play in any player, but it occupies 750 mb of space on my hard drive. whats more is that it dosent get deleted. when i right click on it it dosent have the delete option. any ideas of how to get rid of it without formatting my hard disk,, will be of great help.

2007-01-24 09:38:42 · 4 answers · asked by zoomalways 2

I've tested the headset and mic on my notebook and all is well. But on the desktop after plugging both in and testing using Sound Recorder, I don't get anything into the computer from the microphone.

2007-01-24 09:27:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have already changed the code 5 times and it tells me i can´t change it any more is this really true?

2007-01-24 09:23:04 · 3 answers · asked by laurinha 1

Some of the letter keys all of a sudden are not working.Thanks.

2007-01-24 09:02:27 · 3 answers · asked by sweepit 3

A friend of mine wants to buy a 250 GB USB external hard drive.
Link: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=218
It's from Western Digital.

Anyway, he wants to know if he can put a bootable partition for using Linux via the new external harddrive. Of course, the BIOS has already been configured to boot from external USB pendrive first. But can this device be detected as an HDD by the BIOS allowing booting?

So, can it be done?
Thank you for answering.

2007-01-24 08:48:03 · 3 answers · asked by fadilnetweb 2

I bought new PC, everything was fine until i decided to burn some cd/dvd. The nero v.6 just hanged up after cashing files.... i returned my dvd burner and got another one, installed nero v.7changed the cable, and set the burners jumper to master...the same...just this nero now generates a log file, which gives me no sense...any help would be appreciated...
error from log:
22:26:46#30 CDR -1502 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1783
DMA-driver error, CRC error
D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A

22:26:46#31 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1783
Could not perform start of Disc-at-once

22:26:46#32 Phase 34 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1724
Simulation failed at 24x (3.600 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\scsiport.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=96256 bytes, created 2004.08.04 14:00:00 (Adapter driver for src)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

2007-01-24 08:31:28 · 6 answers · asked by influenza 2

I have a DellDimension E520 computer, and it has no slot for a floppy disk. Problem is, I need to use a floppy to get information from a previous computer. All of my info is on the floppy. Now, how can I get this information? Is it a lost cause? Is there something I can buy to transfer the information? HELP!

2007-01-24 08:30:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of downloading movies from the internet, and i was wondering if you could store movies on a removable hard drive

2007-01-24 08:24:14 · 6 answers · asked by flamingbeans247 2

2007-01-24 07:26:42 · 3 answers · asked by OhYea? 1

2007-01-24 07:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by SAID JAVOKHIR 1

i know very little about pc,s is their a way to make it eject without having to manually do it or is it something sinister?

2007-01-24 06:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by matc1970 2

2007-01-24 05:56:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the difference between them as far as data transfer rate? Would it be difficult to switch out a regular usb port with a high speed one on a notebook?

2007-01-24 05:03:55 · 4 answers · asked by U2 2