If your lap top gets too hot it will shut down. Are you using a cooling stand under it, are all the air intakes and outlets clear of dust? Is the fan working? Has this just started or has it been...

What answer do you get from troubleshooting?

This thread was last actioned on Aug 30th, 2007, go to:-
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm
read all about a install/repair.
If you want more help, start a new...

17 days ago??

You are posting a solution for a problem last addressed on May 9th, 2009.

lewisa16, This post is 27 days old...Your battery could be flat and not keeping the details in the BIOS. They often last for years but maybe it was a bad one to start with. They are not too...

I have found W7s default program to be very space hungry, even with the space saving option running. (Keep the latest system image and minimise space used for backup)

If you have deleted your recovery drive, how are you going to do the windows installation? You will have to restore the deleted data so you can do a reinstall. Do not download or save anything to...

Hi,
It sounds like your video card is playing up. Remove the card, plug your monitor directly into your motherboard and see if you have the same problem (Video may be slow), if it is working and...

u wnt sum1 2 expin wht i dono wht u aftr.

Please, type using English words (the best you can, no one is knocking you if you have difficulty speaking English) (not "no1" meaning "no one") and...

Hi friend,
Please, we can do without all the fact on your room mate and a lot more on your PC.
What happens when you press F2, is the hard drive listed?
Sometimes the machine may not find the...

"Type in Exit and hit Enter"

My turn...I can't resist...
If you want to exit, why would you enter?
If you want to stop windows, why do you press "start"

I don't think you are setting up a Storage Area Network and need a "V switch" But just in case here are some details on a v switch...
http://www.sanrad.com/products/v-switch_3400.aspx...

"Try moving it closer."
lol

Can you still see the normal display with the message "Out of range" showing or is the message all you can see.

To access the “Devise Manager” Go “Start” “Run” type “devmgmt.msc” without the “ “ then press “OK”

OK,
You have said that "it shows up", where in "my computer"?
If so, what happens when you right click on it?
If it opens another window, click "properties" then on the "tools" tab and then...

NO!!!

Hi,
I am assuming that this is correct... You now have a lop top with no drive in it and a external usb connected case with your old hard disk in it.
I think that he wanted you to purchase a...

Most people that post here are not a "techie" so don't worry about that.
But yes, please give more information about your problem and what your friend did in the BIOS.

Hi,
A good cleaning could never hurt, compressed air is a good cleaner. Other than that it sounds like you need to remove a virus or malware. Just because you have a good virus detector and you...

OK,
What is your problem, please try to explain it as much as you can.

To access device manager go "Start" "Run" type "devmgmt.msc" without the " "

Hi,
Sometimes a clean install is the best way to go but you must understand what is involved first. All the information you have installed, downloaded, copied, written and whatever else on your...

Hi,
It is hard to keep track of you whit several posts (http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239281.html)

"charger works,battery works but wont charge not evev with battery out. any suggestions...

This post was last used on Nov 3rd, 2006
I do not think your information is very relevant now to the original poster but others may see and gain from it.

Hi,
There are a lot of possible causes for this and your other post (http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread239548.html)
A possibility for both is a virus or malware.
Go to the "Viruses, spyware...

You have hijacked a very old thread.
Please start a new thread with more information abut your PC and what you have done. Describe how you installed 7.

What is the error message?
Please supply more information about your PC and the OS.
Who's nagging, the PC or your mother? lol

First off, I would go back and check everything where you were cleaning, could you have knocked any of the connections? Check everything. Will the fan now work when you turn your PC on?

Hi,
Check out this site....
http://rapidlibrary.com/download_file_i.php?qq=sony%20vaio%20vgn%20cr460f&file=7468124&desc=Sony+Vaio+VGN-CR360F+.rar

You have answered your own question. You need new parts, they must be purchased, you can not afford them, your PC can not be fixed until you can.
Mark the thread as solved, work some overtime and...

Good to hear it is working, I don't know enough to tell you what to do for your WLAN. Someone here will offer help I am sure, but try to Google it and see how you go. Leave this thread open until you...

The OP has not installed any drivers for his DVD so it is working on just the drivers that boot with the machine and/or Window's generic drivers.
As he can not even burn CDs, if it is not a driver...

Hi,
I don't know what is happening but it may help to run a SFC. Sometimes, some of the windows protected files can be lost or changed. To detect any problems run the program “System File...

Hi,
If your machine is under warranty it is best not to look too far. The sound of a "bang" and then it not working sounds like something has literally blown up. If under warranty, get it back...

Are you willing to pay or do you want freeware? It will make a difference to the answers you will get. Paid for = Acronis True Image Home 2010,
Freeware = I could not recommend any one over any...

OK, assuming now that you need drivers for a Sony DVD go here and insert your model number to download the driver you need. The model number you gave is not showing on their site....

There is nothing else we can offer. You need the correct installation disc to install and use your product key. You have three options,
1. Find your copy.
2. Borrow one from a friend.
3. Buy a...

You had addressed me in other posts here and I assumed you were continuing, especially as you started with "Okay". I answered what I thought was another statement addressed to me.

Copied from Daniweb rules..It is prohibited to use alternative characters in an attempt to circumvent the bad words filter.

Could you please tell me what the three letters stand for as I know that...