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Ethernet Controller needs Driver

I have a custom built computer with a ACPI motherboard. I had a situation where my hard drive was failing so I saved all my personal files and folders and installed a new hard drive. On install of the...

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Very confusing issues - USBs

Hi all.. wondering if someone can help me.. i have this funny issue that none of the USB drives on my pc are working as they should. it wouldn't be right to say they don't work at all.. they do, but...

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new 4tb hard drive, but can only see 1.63tb available for use

I have done a little searching around, and people suggested a few things. I set the drive to GPT, updated BIOS, and downloaded intel rapid storage, but still it only shows 1.63 tbs. I have no idea...

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Backing Up to External Hard Drive

I was wondering what the difference between backing up folders/files using drag and drop vs. syncing vs. using backup software to back them up. Does it make a difference? I would guess that using...

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HDMI issue

Hello, A few days ago, my computer tower was accidentally pushed over a bit while turned on. Ever since then, there seems to be a slight malfunction where the HDMI produces no sound via the graphics...

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Ultrabook Can not detect built in wireless network adapter

I accidentally deleted my wireless network adapter in network and sharing center, i couldn't get it back after trying everything so i factory reset my laptop. After the reset, still nothing shows up so...

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Broken Monitor

I recently purchased an iiyama Prolite GB2773HS monitor. I've attached it to my PC with a DVI cable, and I am using a GeForce 660 Ti graphics card with Win 8. Once I get to selecting its refresh rate,...

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GTX 570/Nvidia Drivers not detecting Acer Monitor (maybe)

I am completely stumped with this one and have tried just about everything. First of all, I'm running windows 7 My rig is using a Geforce GTX 570, which I run dual monitors out of. My main monitor is...

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1.8V Memory Stick usage

I have a Kingston KVR667D2E5K2/2G 1.8V memory stick. When I put it into a HP a601on PC it will not work. It just gives a series of beeps. When I put another computer it only shows 1G in the windows...

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Unifying usb receiver...

I have a logitech K400r wireless keyboard and the unifying adapter has broken on me. Does anyone know if there is a way for me to download the drivers and create another adapter out of a flashdrive?...

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Coffee spill on laptop...

Yesterday I spilled about a cup of coffee with milk (no sugar) on my Pavilion DV6. The spill was directly on the keyboard. My laptop I'm guessing short circuited by itself too quickly for me to turn it...

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video cards

my motherboard is a Asus m5A 78L-MLX series, what is the fastest video card can I run. Thanks

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Virtual Memory

Hi! I have a 60 GB SSD running Windows 8.1, I had 15 GB of free space and from one day to another I only had a few MBs free. When I checked my Virtual Memory it was settled to 15 GB I changed to 1 GB...

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DVI-D port has stopped working

I have a Nvidia Geforce gtx 660, and the other day the feed from the DVI-D port just disappeared out of nowhere! I have tried using a different monitor, and using a different cable, but no luck. My...

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Laptop Satellite L650 Black Screen/Overheating related problems

Hello there, I have quite a problem with my Laptop Satellite L650-1EQ using Windows 7 Home-edition. A few days ago my Laptop was overheating quite often , i would start playing a video-game and the...

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Using Onboard Video & Video Card w/2 Monitors

I just bought a new 27" monitor, should be delivered Monday. On my desktop system I currently have a 24" monitor which I'll pair with my new monitor. I have an nVidia GeForce 8600 GT video card with...

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Upgraded HP Pavilion a1010n to Vista

I upgraded my HP Pavilion a1010n computer to Windows Vista Home Premium. I added a Jaton Nvidia 128mb pci video card and proceeded to fry the 250 watt power supply. I just bought a 400 watt Kentek...

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PXE-E61 error: Dell laptop reboots, but after random number of attempts

Dell Inspiron N4110, Windows 7 Home, purchased 2010. PXE-E61 error msg. Checked boot order. Constantly reverts to the Boot Order screen when not active for a few hours. Have to reboot numerous times...

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Media player

I'm getting a blank screen when I try to view a video like a news video or sports video from my browser? I'm using an Asus laptop running W7. I have Adobe Flash player 10 plug-in and Adobe Flash Player...

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Computer freezing up, possible overheating problem?

Hey guys, I'll try to keep this short as possible: I just bought a new computer. Took it to my college dorm, plugged it in, thing works great. However, after a few hours of use, the screen began to...

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