Looking for help installing Windows XP on a Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 5
My problem is when I run install from CD the installer says it cannot find a hard drive installed. I ran the Dell hard drive test utility and it passed. I also looked at it in settings, it see;s it in...
View ArticleGeForce GTX 560 can only start in safe mode
Hi I have bought this graphic cards 2 years ago. Everything was working fine until yesterday. My computer crashed with a BSOD with the message DPC-Watchdog-violation. There is no way I can reboot back...
View ArticleProblem with USB attachments when turning off PC
I have an Asus laptop running Windows 7 as its OS. Whenever I turn off my PC using the "Shut Down" option, my USB attachments (a Raygo mouse and keyboard) stop working when I turn it back on. At that...
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I have a laptop ..trying to use my printer.when I plug it in it says need to up date driver.how do I know which one to use.have windows 7
View ArticleUSB-ports not recognizing devices properly
Hello, this is my first post on these forums, but I've gotten a lot of help here before from reading other threads. I'm now stuck with a weird issue that I can't figure out myself. I was moving my...
View ArticleHard drive question
Will Asus p4s8x motherboard work with ultra ATA hard drive? The previous hard drive used with this motherboard was an UDMA hard drive.
View Articlemy laptop won't turn on
My roommate was watching netflix. It was working fine and then she was done so she put it back on my desk. She pluggrled it in. I go to turn it on but nothing happens. The charging light is on but when...
View Articlewireless mouse and keyboard
I have just inherited a Dell Optiplex 980 with windows 7 to replace my oldpc with XP. Have also inherited with it a wireless keyboard and mouse together with a ?Dongle (USB type thingy) however I...
View ArticleTest an LCD screen
Hiya Guys I have been searching ALL over net but cant get a definitive answer. (i think) Is there any way to TEST an LCD panel whilst it being OUT of a laptop?? I bought a lot of laptops and spare...
View ArticleSegate 1tb
I have a seagate 1tb drive that has been nothing but issues. I have RMA'ed this drive once before as it crashed. Now it has again and it wont let me reformat. It's not under warranty as I have a RMA...
View ArticleNo sounds
Hello, I have just done a factory reset on my pc and I cannot get my earphones to work. Neither can I record from my mic. I have tried all options in my sounds and playback/recording, but none of them...
View Article* Will More RAM Help?
Hi again- you all are fantastic! Thank you for past helps! This question is in regard to a Desktop Computer. Windows XP Home SP3 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00 GHz, 3.00 GB of RAM -- Currently, and...
View ArticleHow do I connect my printer wirelessly?
I got an Epson WF-2540 printer. I have Windows XP on all of my computers. I connected it to my computer with the USB cable, and set it up. I added it to my other computer that's connected to the...
View ArticleHelp! My Acer Aspire One ZG5 doesn't display!
My Acer Aspire One ZG-5 crapped out on me, since the display never works and the computer locks up all the time! I disassembled it and then put it back together, and that fixed it... for 5 SECONDS....
View ArticleDell monitor doesn't turn on
My Dell monitor has been shaking, and today I turned it on with the computer and it flashed, and then turned off, then turned back on and flashed, then turned off, and made a clicking noise, and...
View ArticleLaptop battery running down while turned off and not lasting as long
Not sure if I'm in the right forum? I bought a new 12 cell battery for a Compaq Presario CQ56. It has done well for several months. Not sure if related but after installing a couple of new programs...
View Articlemy 15" laptop will not operate my 19" monitor
I'm guessing the graphics card is not strong enough. it takes a long time to render. i have to click reload to get the screen. will an HDTV work better? will it have it's own graphics card? i am not...
View ArticleLaptop connecting to an external Monitor via HDMI
Does HDMI needed to be unplugged and plug back in for it to broadcast a signal from Laptop to an external monitor? Because this seems to be my case at times.
View ArticleComputer used to be fast, now slow?
Last year, my dad bought a new computer. It was an HP Touchsmart 520 PC. I did not really want a gaming computer at the time, so I just started playing games on my dads computer like Minecraft and Team...
View ArticleLooking to buy a new headset
Hi everyone, So I've decided to go and buy a new headset after my current one is getting a bit dodgy in some aspects. I am limited to buying from this website: http://www.pccasegear.com and I am quite...
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