Hardware - December 2007

i heard from many people that vista is not so compatibles over windows xp(sp2)

2007-12-25 22:34:27 · 10 answers · asked by shirks 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how do I find the appropriate drivers or software for the router and how do I set the router up? I have had the router connected to my laptop via an Ethernet cable through one of of the LAN ports and it shows there is a connection. I just cant connect to my ISP. AS I've got cable, I do not need to connect using a user name/password. Thanks

2007-12-25 22:29:30 · 2 answers · asked by ickey 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a trojan virus worm32.NetSky on my Dell desktop computer. My Norton AntiVirus is current and I have also the Yahoo spyware and also Super Antispyware, but still got this virus. I wanted to reset this computer even before this, but can't do it with the original discs that came with it or any other that I have, so can anybody tell me how to do this? I want to completely erase everything from this hard drive and start over.

2007-12-25 22:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by pjstus 1 in Desktops

i would rather use a shop than the internet as i have little knowledge on what i need

2007-12-25 22:09:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

wht thing that good one has ...powerfull how do i knno w and i also need a good screen how do i this?

2007-12-25 21:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by randike2007 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I get perfectly good pictures taken, with good colour, and the sking tone of the people in the pics are fair/ tan, but when i scan, the pictures make the people in them extremely pale, when in the originals, they were tan. why is this happening and how do i stop this? How can i make my pics come in the normal colours instead of being more pale?

2007-12-25 19:46:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

2007-12-25 19:35:29 · 1 answers · asked by laxitivepo 1 in Add-ons

I have a micro SD card that i plugged into my computer in the slot for the sd card, a green light has come on, but how do i locate and open this device on my computer once it's plugged in?

2007-12-25 18:54:51 · 5 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Add-ons

2007-12-25 17:59:37 · 5 answers · asked by Tan K H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-25 17:34:41 · 3 answers · asked by barb c 1 in Add-ons

I have a Lexmark Z12 colorjet printer. I downloaded the printer software. Everything is hooked as far as I can tell, but my computer keeps telling me " Problem communicating with the printer ". I try to enable bidirectional support, but it tells me the same thing over and over. What in the world is the deal? It frustrates me to no end!!!!!!!!! Somebody please help!!

2007-12-25 17:09:34 · 2 answers · asked by Smokey 4 in Printers

2007-12-25 17:07:53 · 8 answers · asked by GyuodHead 2 in Other - Hardware

i stored my laptop in the closet for a month then when i turne it own to use it.. i cant see any pictures.. its all black.. someone told me that the lcd screen fluid is dried.. is there any regimen.. the laptop is still in good condition..

2007-12-25 17:00:09 · 2 answers · asked by saisai_sarah 1 in Monitors

I have an "Envision" brand monitor that has front panel speakers..I have obviously turned up all forms of sound on the computer setup and options, but no sound whatsoever comes of out the monitor. Any suggestions? Help is much appreciated!!

2007-12-25 16:58:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

What will happen if I just ignore it and run the game at that res?

2007-12-25 16:56:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I checked on the inside of my computer on the power source and it says a maximum of 250W. Then i check with this calculator thing were i input what i hav in my computer and it came up as a usage of a minimum 253W (this is before changing the computer at all). I want to install a GeForce 8800 GTX into my computer and the calculator says if i add it my minimum usage will be around 474W. Iv asked some people and theyve said this shouldnt REALLY be a problem. they said it would just not run at the highest performance possible. Also i talked to an HP expert about upgrading my power source and he said id need to completely change my computer around because the model i hav doesnt have enough room for a bigger power source.

2007-12-25 16:55:56 · 5 answers · asked by Xefier 1 in Add-ons

My friend has an XP Disc.
My computer is currently running windows 98 S.E. With a pentium 2 processor and 128 MB Ram and 2.68 gb free space on C: Drive.
So Can I Upgrade?
And Does it Has To Be A Certain "Upgrade" disc or any windows xp disc. Because i haven't checked for sure, i just know he used it to install Xp. And will it delete my saved documents?

2007-12-25 16:44:11 · 9 answers · asked by yokubakura 2 in Desktops

the monitor dont come on it just flashes a orange light 3 times then 4 times it that some kind of code have you ever had this problem or know what it may mean?

2007-12-25 16:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by THE BIG J 1 in Monitors

My computer is a custom-no-idea what's been put inside it. I'm thinking about selling it but i dont know what kind of info i should put in the ad. Such as the RAM and e-Geforce 6300 video card.

2007-12-25 16:40:54 · 11 answers · asked by yup 1 in Desktops

I want to buy a motherboard but there is one thing I do not get. When you buy a motherboard, does it only come with the motherboard itself or is it supposed to come with the little chip also called as "cpu" or processor thingys attached? I thought u were supposed to buy them separately like ATX motherboard and a Intel Core 2 Duo separately. Also, does it come with the video and sound cards attached to it? Do u have to buy them separately and put it together? If yes, does any video card or sound card go with any motherboard? I have just recently gained interest on computer parts and I am going to build my own desktop. I want to know more about computer hardwares to become better at it. Please help me understand motherboards and if they come together or not?

2007-12-25 16:37:15 · 9 answers · asked by I want to be 165 xD 2 in Desktops

I really really want this microphone right here:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-Perception-100-LargeDiaphragm-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271242&src=3SOSWXXB

Problem is it's condenser and I don't think it will plug directly into my computer. I have heard of USB condensers, but really most studio professionals have recommended to go for the real thing.

The problem is I have no idea how to install it to my computer. I heard of all these expensive ways of installing it. All these interfaces with many functions that are expensive. Is there a cheap interface or whatever you need to install it to your computer. i'm a rapper and record song, and need to connect it to the computer to record.

Does anyone know what I need to connect it to my computer?? Does anyone know the steps of connecting it or what I need to buy. Try thinking of a cheap way thoguh lol, if you can't just tell me the regular way. I just need to record that's it. Thanks and Happy New Yearz!

2007-12-25 16:35:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

my sister's compaq laptop completely crashed this morning. my mom the whiz she is was able to restore everything (it's amazing i know!) the problem is my sister's desktop is huge..like the font is big and everything on a website or program doesn't fit to be the size of the screen and there is no scroll option to move it over either. now we've tried right clicking and going into the desktop options but that doesn't solve the problem. does anyone know how to make the screen normal size for her?

2007-12-25 16:33:42 · 5 answers · asked by curiousangel216 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy this monitor for my black MacBook:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8439479&type=product&id=1183160137263

Do I need to buy some sort of DVI connector to connect the monitor to my MacBook?

It says PC and Mac compatible on the specs

2007-12-25 16:30:48 · 3 answers · asked by Kurt 2 in Monitors

2007-12-25 16:29:05 · 4 answers · asked by Roberta Q 1 in Other - Hardware

I own a asus p4p800-e- deluxe mainboard and every time i turn off the power in it and start up, i gotta reconfigure the bios settings.

I just press F2 now and set the default settings and continue bootup but it would be cool if i cud get a solution for this.

Thanks in advance.

Gihan :)

2007-12-25 15:24:45 · 4 answers · asked by ironman_gee83 2 in Other - Hardware

I already have a desktop computer in my room that has high speed internet. Can someone tell me how to get on the internet on my laptop? I tried reading the instructions but it never helped.

2007-12-25 15:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by Chained 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have viruses on my laptop which is causing a lot of problems with my computer. are there any free programs that I can use to completely remove all the viruses? or is there any way that i can completely factory restore my laptop without any recovery disks, because we never got any disks with the computer when we bought it.
(our computer is a toshiba)

2007-12-25 15:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by momma2rileydale 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-25 15:05:34 · 1 answers · asked by dixie123456789 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

So my birthday is coming up (January 10th) and ALL I want is a black 13" MacBook. But my mom recently announced one of her friends was told there is going to be a new release of MacBooks, a thinner version.
Does anyone know if this is FOR SURE true? And if so, will it be out by my birthday?

2007-12-25 15:04:05 · 4 answers · asked by jobros11 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My sound only works after my computer has been restarted and only when the computer is initially turned on. It will not play any sounds from itunes, cd's, system, or even error sounds. I have updated my computer, used system restore, gone throught the troubleshooting recommended by Windows and Sony Vaio, deleted a program that I though may have been the problem as well as restarted my computer a bunch of times. I have no idea what happened. I appreciate any assistance. Thank you so much!

2007-12-25 15:02:49 · 1 answers · asked by K. Lee 2 in Laptops & Notebooks