Other - Hardware - March 2007

It turns on and goes BEEP! then it stinks and shuts off.

2007-03-22 16:29:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tried to update as above but my computer still sees a CDrom not a CDROM/DVD. I had the Bios updated and still no chng. I also get a error that Windows doesn't support the Roxio Creator XE 8.2. The new DVD dr is using the same ide cable that the CDrom was on and it is shared with the Hard Drive. I set the DVD to slave also, but I can't load any CD burning software to use. I also tried to update DVD drive from manufacturer but it stated that the Windows version I had will not support the driver. Any ideas?

2007-03-22 16:21:18 · 6 answers · asked by scscully2001 1

its weird that my cd-rom and dvd-rom doesn't work anymore at the same time, my compute still can detect my dvdrom and cdrom, but when i insert disc, they don't read it, really weird, can it caused by virus? or it just a coincedence that the cd-rom and dvd-rom is damage at the sime? thanks

2007-03-22 16:06:47 · 4 answers · asked by Vincent 1

After my parents Hard drive stop working (constant blue screen, the drive was beeping at use also) we went and bought a new one. Yet, it had my parents and my younger brothers music on it, and pictures of passed away relatives, and more important files. But, we can't set the drive as a slave, because it wont read it. Is there any way that we can get the files without having to shell out $150 for somebody to do it? Will the "freezer" thing work here?

2007-03-22 15:32:20 · 7 answers · asked by neverletthemtakeyoualive 3

2007-03-22 15:10:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard that Win98 does not recognize P4 processor and in System Properties it shows as unknown processor, and hence does not fully make use of P4's capabilities.

2007-03-22 15:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by yahoouser t 1

i am buying a new system.
Core 2 duo 1.8 E6300
intel DG965WH board
2 GB DDR2 667 ram
250 GB sata
19 samsung wide screen TFT
Sony DVD Writer.
for the above system which will be the ideal chipset for hardcore next generation gaming. N vidia or ATI. and please suggest some great cards also to play all upcoming games and dont need to upgrade for long time.

2007-03-22 15:06:27 · 5 answers · asked by mw_7009 1

i have Asus A8N-E motherboard, i have g force 6600 256 ddr card attached in it. now i have transfered that card into another system. because current system is no longer use for any heavy graphics work or gaming etc, just for some office purpose only. the problem is this board dont have onboard graphics. and i dont want to buy another one as no longer use of graphics card. is there any solution for this.

2007-03-22 14:56:23 · 6 answers · asked by H2O 1

2007-03-22 14:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by Tariq 1

I recently added AOL Safety and Security, Active
Security Monitor, Quick Time & Photo Loader (for Casio Camera), and Active Virus Shield. Could any of above cause a speaker problem? Thank you for any help.

2007-03-22 14:34:48 · 2 answers · asked by drcy6 2

I have 4GB of ram (2 2GB sticks). but my computer is telling me i only have 2GB of ram installed. What do i do?

2007-03-22 14:33:59 · 8 answers · asked by mastercody07 2

There are components listed in Device Manger.... are all of them "software" or "drivers"? There are things that says there like adapters and controllers. Are they also software?

2007-03-22 14:25:07 · 3 answers · asked by Bullfrog Woman 1

I need the steps or stages of installing a software. I don't know what happens during intsallation. All I did was to type registration number, or agree with terms and condition. Then it copies files to your PC if the installation files are in CD. Then what happens? I only see the progress bar and then I type finished.

2007-03-22 14:20:27 · 2 answers · asked by Bullfrog Woman 1

I just installed some new software on my Pentium 2 computer running Windows 95 and now the installation is almost complete except it is telling me to hit the "any" key to continue. And wouldn't you know it? I can't find the dang "any" key... Any suggestions as to where the any key is would help. By the way, does anyone know how to fix a broken cup holder on my desktop computer? I hit this button and this little tray marked CD player and a little shelf popped out so I put my 32 ounce Big Gulp on it and the silly thing broke and my BiG Gulp spilled all over my shag carpet in my double wide trailer!!!! Any help would be appreciated.

2007-03-22 13:48:41 · 15 answers · asked by Gman 4

I have tried every possible avenue to install a 3D screensaver but the result is the same. I have Direct X as well as Direct X SDL plus I think I have downloaded every graphics controller microsoft offers. I have tried the on board video controller and 3 different video cards, my settings are at 32 bit color and I still haven't had any luck. Any advice ? By the way, my system is a Sony Vio desktop pc with 1716 mhz processor and 128 mb's of memory.although I can't imagine why that would matter because I have used my Virtual Aquarium on slower systems but can't now.Advice ?

2007-03-22 13:31:26 · 4 answers · asked by Attaboyslim 4

If it's plugged into a wall, why does it need that power supply thing?

2007-03-22 13:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you know if any other models suffer this same problem before I go out spending?

2007-03-22 12:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no experience with fixing computers. But I've had mine for a few years and it shut down a few months ago and my sister's friend told me it was the motherboard that shut down. and I have to buy a new one in order for my computer to work again. Does anyone know anything about motherboards or how to fix a computer in that situation, or even the price?

2007-03-22 11:11:00 · 2 answers · asked by blonde_beezy 1

How do i "re boot" my computer, do i press f1 or something during the start up, my pc is running slow, i've get fire wall, spy ware and some other virus protection thing but my pc is going slow, i dont look at porn or any other sinister sites, its just on a go - slow. please help.

2007-03-22 10:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by jo_raz_1 2

From what I've seen, you always have to hit the "remove storage device" buttom on Windows before pulling it off the USB inlet. I wonder why, since you don't have to hit anything in order to remove, say, a diskette (remember them?) from the computer. All you need to do is to close the document you are working on.
I am aware that these memory devices need some kind of "closing" in order to work properly the next time they get plugged into another computer, but my question lies on "why" they need that.
I suppose in the near future all you'll need will be to whack it off and go, right or wrong?

An afterthought: aren't they wonderful little things anyway?

2007-03-22 10:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by disintegrationisthebestalbumever 2

how to find out which ram to get to add to my computer? (not how much ram...which one)

2007-03-22 10:07:32 · 6 answers · asked by levity 3

Do i have to buy a DVD burner? whenever i put a DVD inside my drive, and i double-click it from "My Computer" this thing says "Incorrect Fuction". I wasted my money on buying the DVD - and +.

2007-03-22 10:03:10 · 4 answers · asked by Sakura K 1

image zone stays on screen and want go off also the misrosoft net framework appear

2007-03-22 09:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by lakeysha f 1

Is there a piece of hardware or DVD player that will read AVI files from a USB external hard drive and play them on my TV?

2007-03-22 09:47:58 · 4 answers · asked by Aaron A 3

While I was on my pc. I changed the screen resolution and all of a sudden my monitor clicks off and the green light turns to orange. I restarted the pc and it takes to the window loading screen but then the monitor clicks off and wont come back on when i press the button but the tower is loading and everything. Is my monitor dead? Ive had it for over 6 years. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-03-22 09:43:09 · 10 answers · asked by roxstarr112 2

Overclocking increases a cpu's ability to multitask or the speed which it operates?

2007-03-22 07:38:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know, the small magnetised areas that make up the one and zeros.

2007-03-22 07:06:12 · 3 answers · asked by Higlet 3

I am ready to switch over to the Mac world to do my music composition and DJing and live performance. (I've used PC laptops in the past). I can't figure out if I really NEED to get the 2.33GHz Macbook Pro (15.4 inch screen), or whether a 2.0GHz Macbook (13.3 inch screen) would be good enough. I prefer the smaller, lighter weight ones, and also its cheaper. But I don't want to shell out $1,000+ and end up with something that's just a little bit too slow.

Anyone out there use Macbooks for DJing, music production (Cubase, garageband, Logic, etc), or recording? Do you know how much speed & RAM is actually necessary? I don't plan on running 32 tracks of virtual instruments, maybe 8 or 9 tracks of virtual instruments at once, then 2 or 3 audio tracks, plus maybe a live track synth. I doubt I would do any live audio processing with it, as I have stand-alone effects processors for the guitar and bass guitar that will be on stage with me.

2007-03-22 07:00:44 · 2 answers · asked by wavemage 2

I have freed up around 10 gigs of music defraged my computer run clean up and still have only 5gb left in my c drive. What Do i do! I am suppossed to have 20 gigs avaliable in my C drive.

2007-03-22 06:14:34 · 9 answers · asked by Volcom57 1

I dont' believe prime95 does, but please correct me if I am wrong.

2007-03-22 06:02:08 · 3 answers · asked by terence_legrange 1