Thank you so much for your suggestion. Unfortunately, I cannot get to the drive to load anything.

That's how I knew I had a problem. I installed the new hard drive into my laptop. Turned it on,...

I have a Gateway M460 Laptop w/ 40GB - bought a Seagate 5400, ata-6, 8mb cache - simply because it was on sale (kind of like shoes).

Anyway, I've had it for 6 mos or so and haven't installed it...

First of all, I am NOT fond of Gateway. Enough said.

Your refridgerator idea is actually used in some circles!!! Put the hard drive in the freezer for 30 minutes and then reinstall. Wild, huh! ...

Hi - thanks for all the answers - will get back w/ some suggestions later today when i have a little time - sorry i can't rt now - hang in there and put SP2 on the computer(s) that are only SP1 if...

OK, 42 almost 43 years old.

Is this a wireless router or are all of your machines connected directly to the router?

With ethernet?

Do you have a DSL or Cable modem?

Who provides internet service to your modem?

(if I...

Is this a wireless router or are all of your machines connected directly to the router?

With ethernet?

Do you have a DSL or Cable modem?

Who provides internet service to your modem?

(if I...

OK Mike...You've made it hard to guess...you appear to be about the same age as me and my husband although the photo is somewhat less than star quality so you could be younger...your credentials...