Forum: Windows Vista  Jul 11th, 2008 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 8,330 Re: Firefox can connect but IE can't
Also, Firefox has a plug in to be able to run IE and Firefox both. Thought you did not need this for Vista, but have had to add it to machines for XP. You may try and look for the IE plugin for... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me Jun 2nd, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 641 Re: Help!!! transfer db to jump drive
Thanks for the advice - kinda solved the problem by using my data transfer cable to put data onto a computer running Xp then to the jump drive. Data saved. Now the problem is finding a program... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 27th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 696 Re: gateway laptop wont booy up
BTW memory is usually a small oblong shape on the bottom of the laptop - haven't worked with many, but the few I have worked on the memory is about center of the back |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 27th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 696 Re: gateway laptop wont booy up
Dont know much about gateway laptops,but usually the f2 and f10 would be f2 to change the bios or f10 for a boot menu. I would do a google search for how to take apart a gateway (whatever model... |
| Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM May 26th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,978 |
| Forum: Motherboards, CPUs and RAM May 26th, 2008 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,793 Re: How Do You Identify The CPU?
You can also read the numbers on the motherboard and look up the motherboard - even if it is custom built. The motherboard manufacturer site will tell you what cpu size and range you can use. You... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 26th, 2008 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 389 |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines May 26th, 2008 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 696 Re: gateway laptop wont booy up
Sounds like a heat problem. Dont know the configuration of the laptop, but can almost bet the fan to cool it is not running at all or not running at the right speed. Some fans are easy to replace,... |
| Forum: Windows 9x / Me May 25th, 2008 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 641 Help!!! transfer db to jump drive
I have a clien't computer that is running Win98. Someone wrote her a database program to keep track of customers, receipts, etc for her business. She is wanting to transfer this program (which she... |
| Forum: Troubleshooting Dead Machines Feb 22nd, 2008 |
| Replies: 17 Views: 38,312 |
| Forum: Windows Vista Jan 22nd, 2008 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 8,330 Re: Firefox can connect but IE can't
What model HP is it? One of my customers had an HP a650n and had similar problems -
also Vista. If the machine is still under warranty, bug HP until they agree to to a benchtop
service. |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Oct 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,893 |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Oct 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 841 Re: Florida man faces trial for feeding homeless
I applaud anyone who is caring enough to feed and help those that cannot help themselves. The fat cats that dont want to admit they dont care about others should be the ones taken to court. So they... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 12th, 2007 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 8,330 Re: Firefox can connect but IE can't
Did you upgrade Vista from XP? If you did, some of the software drivers (for instance some HP "hotbutton" drivers) will not work correctly with Vista. Is that version of AIM compatible with Vista? |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Oct 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 62 Views: 3,815 |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Oct 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 62 Views: 3,815 |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 11th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 1,735  Re: Power supply maybe?
The other thing is - have you recently upgraded - bigger hdd, more memory, added an optical device? |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 701 Re: Power on & off all on it's own
Check your power button . Is it an emachines with a green power button or one of the newer ones with a black power button? Try pulling the face off the computer and check the plastic behind the... |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 1,735 Re: Power supply maybe?
Actually I have depending on the configuration of the socket itself, attached the cpu first, then the paste and then the heatsink. Sometimes much easier to attach the cpu first, and sometimes have... |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 1,735 Re: Power supply maybe?
yes, put the paste on the heatsink, attach cpu - you said this was an older computer - does the heatsink have a fan or not? I have worked with some that have no fans attached, but the process is... |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 10th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 1,735 Re: Power supply maybe?
I agree with bfdman -that the source needs to be isolated, however if you have already separated the cpu and heatsink you do need to re-apply a bit of thermal paste. I get the idea that you are... |
| Forum: Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 951 |
| Forum: Cases, Fans and Power Supplies Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 1,735 Re: Power supply maybe?
Heat problem - get some thermal paste and put between heatsink and cpu. Make sure you don't overdo the paste, though - none should come squishing out when you reattach the heatsink and fan. Another... |
| Forum: Web Browsers Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,384 |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 8,330 Re: Firefox can connect but IE can't
oops - sorry - it reply too soon. You say the dial up box comes up. You are on dialup? I had a customer with a similar complaint. They were not on dial up, but a dsl broadband connection. I... |
| Forum: Windows Vista Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 8,330 |
| Forum: Geeks' Lounge Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 62 Views: 3,815 Re: Government Labels I like To See
Goernment labels -hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - how about one for each congressional person who has the golden fleece program???????? What would it say? |
| Forum: Posting Games Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 333 Views: 17,629 |
| Forum: Community Introductions Oct 9th, 2007 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 452  Hey Yall
Hi everyone - Im computerlady@eutawville
I own and operate a small business repairing, building, upgrading computers. I have been involved in computers since I took keypunch training (Dating myself... |
