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...

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...

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

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...

Might be the on button itself - dosen't power on at all? No lights anywhere?

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...

You did not say whether or not you have upgraded this computer like with a newer graphics card or anything. I have seen this problem when people upgraded something, and the power supply is not...

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,...

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...

You might try resetting your bios by removing the battery for about 6 seconds and restarting the computer.

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.

Just goes to show the power we give advertising. Sad to say so many sheep out there that think so highly of a stupid doll

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...

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?

Licensed to steal is very good. Hilliary the Hog should have one on her forehead as well as her rear end too

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The other thing is - have you recently upgraded - bigger hdd, more memory, added an optical device?

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...

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...

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...

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...

Might be a stupid question - but are you running any anti-spyware/malware programs?

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...

Not real sure, but check the ip addys of all the computers/routers on your network. See if any two of them are the same

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...

Once you downloaded firefox, you must also download the IE plugin for firefox - violla - both will work

Goernment labels -hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - how about one for each congressional person who has the golden fleece program???????? What would it say?

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I own and operate a small business repairing, building, upgrading computers. I have been involved in computers since I took keypunch training (Dating...