Other - Computers - December 2006

My computer (my last one) had frozen a few times & at times ran slower than I would have liked, then, one evening 3 months ago (while on the Internet) my computer froze again. I had to turn it off at the mains as I couldn't get it to respond at all. When I turned it back on again, it wouldn't re-boot as it had before. When I took it to get it checked out I was informed that it was probably the Mother board (totally wrecked)
I'm totally ignorant when it comes to the technical side of computers & wanted to get it fixed for my Son to use for his homework, but now I'm being told it's not possible. I wasn't sure if the technician was just fobbing me off hoping I'd just tell him to dispose of the computer, so I collected it & brought it back home as it's a decent machine.
Obviously I now have another computer to work from but, what could cause the Mother board to suddenly & un-expectantly just go like that? I've been told it was probably done by a virus.

2006-12-02 07:33:50 · 14 answers · asked by Funky 6

I was hoping to delete everything on my computer, and return it to store bought condition.

The computer came with no discs... I think I press F10 at startup....??

2006-12-02 06:55:19 · 4 answers · asked by ortheother 1

I would like to use IsoHunt, or if there are any torrent sites you could recommend, let me know. Thanks...

2006-12-02 06:47:40 · 4 answers · asked by Cheeto_babe 1

When I shut down my computer it sometimes re-starts on its own(and yes i do press shut-down and not re-start). What is causing this? I don't think it is due to a virus because my anti-virus software hasn't detected anything, and my computer runs fine in all other ways without any problems. It doesn't happen all the time either; just sometimes.

2006-12-02 06:42:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get an almost constant clicking noise when I use my computer, I want to put a stop to it. Tell me how as it is very annoying

2006-12-02 06:36:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-02 06:30:35 · 2 answers · asked by Ghost of Jimi 1

My uncle wants me to look at his computer, but i don't feel like going all the way over there. i heard of a program that allows you to either go on somebody elses computer and access their files or just view what's ont heir monitor (with their consent). whats the name of this program and is it free?

2006-12-02 06:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by aefhskjrfhskjghskjrghw289utghwsr 2

2006-12-02 05:46:37 · 4 answers · asked by David Steadson 3

2006-12-02 05:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by swimqueen2006 1

2006-12-02 05:28:50 · 2 answers · asked by DaWan01 1

It used to be that I would search for "local settings" from the start menu search, then navigate from there to the temporary internet files folder and find my files there (cookies too). Sometimes I would just search "temporary internet files" and remove them from there, but recently, out of nowhere... I tried this, and I can no longer navigate from "local settings" to the temp. Internet files folder anymore. And when I go directly to the folder itself, it always shows as empty...(for all user profiles). I know it can't be empty though, it's filling up somewhere. Was it renamed and hidden? Did the new internet explorer 7 make changes to it? I can still delete the files with the browser tools menu, but this doesn't comfort me, because in the past, I would use this option only to find that the temp. internet files folder was still full of stuff. I ran ad aware and spybot just in case... Where did these files be re-routed to? Could I delete the entire folder itself now? etc...

2006-12-02 05:24:31 · 4 answers · asked by chibear666 2

My laptop is connected to the network but still will not let me use the Internet. I have used ipconfig to make sure my IP is ok. I also got rid of my 'media disconnected' problem and my 'limited or no connectivity problem.' I don't know what to do now. Any help is appreciated.

2006-12-02 05:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by april.may 3

2006-12-02 05:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by jiml63 1

Under (Tools) > Internet Options > Content > Content Advisor >(Settings). The Supervisor password is required before you can continue: My "Hint" is (aunts). Ok, I think I remember typing "aunts" instead of "ants" to purposefully be decieving to anyone trying to guess my password. Just in case though, I typed in the names of every aunt, living or dead on both sides of the family, and none were the correct password. That's why I think it is supposed to mean "ants" For the life of me, I can not remember what it is about "ants" that I thought would be easy for me to remember my password. I didn't even write it down anywhere because I thought it would be easy for me to remember. There is NO way to retrieve that password. I looked it up and Microsoft says they will not help anyone with that password.So, I need all the suggestions that you can throw at me, that has anything to do with "ants". Here are the ones that I've already tried: poison-hill-mound-trail-red-black-raid-black flag-insects.

2006-12-02 04:58:18 · 5 answers · asked by teri 2

2006-12-02 04:44:52 · 2 answers · asked by sheena jones 1

2006-12-02 04:44:10 · 5 answers · asked by en tu cabeza 4

2006-12-02 04:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by W.N N 1

2006-12-02 04:36:51 · 3 answers · asked by Miami Sober 1

I have windows xp and have two security updates which i have been unable to install. It keeps comin back saying "updates were unable to be succesfully installed". What im tryin to install is called microsoft. NET framework version 2.0. Do i really need this or should i just ignore it. If i do need it how do i sort this out. Please help. Thanks

2006-12-02 04:27:34 · 9 answers · asked by Wildwagon 3

I realy cant find a way to do it.

2006-12-02 03:57:42 · 15 answers · asked by Razyar 2

2006-12-02 03:57:40 · 14 answers · asked by just curious 2

Does anyone know how I can share my video clips I took from my digicam with my family? I have tried just to sent them in a email but it will never go through.

2006-12-02 03:55:41 · 2 answers · asked by Just me 2

2006-12-02 03:54:29 · 3 answers · asked by mileticslavko 1

I would to download some fonts and would rather use winzip. I know some people who use winzip to get their fonts, but the farthest i got was getting them downloaded. Then i get the winzip (winrar for me) screen but i dont know where to extract it to. Does anyone know?

2006-12-02 03:47:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

IT means what? what is the important future for it?

2006-12-02 03:36:58 · 10 answers · asked by parthi 1

add aidangriffin10@msn.com

2006-12-02 03:31:09 · 5 answers · asked by cool 1

2006-12-02 03:27:18 · 2 answers · asked by JD 2

Nigerian zip code

2006-12-02 03:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by Juicy 1

2006-12-02 03:13:44 · 16 answers · asked by K 2

2006-12-02 03:08:44 · 2 answers · asked by Albin 4