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I've just installed Win XP pro, clean install - the problem is the computer will not shut down. When I click Shut Down, the lights on the tower will flicker a bit, might get a hourglass which then returns to a pointer, but I do not leave the desktop. Everything …

My brother-in-law has a Emachine EMonster500, while computer is powered down it will start clicking. The hard disk activity light blinks very rapidily. I have look at everything I can possibly think of and haven't come up with any solutions. I've even reformatted and install Win2k on it. Most recent …

I recently formatted my PC, loaded Windows 98SE and now the pc is so slow that it is virtually unuasable. If I click on START, for instance, it takes about 30 seconds for the PC to act on the click. I have to assume it is a hardware problem. The …

I have an ATI 3D rage II+dvd video/tv tuner card. I think it's and older card but its ok for what I need it for does any one know where I can get the program to view TV through it. I don't need the driver windows 2000 pro finds it. …

I'm not sure if this is the right spot to put this. I was wondering how would you create and operating system like linux or windows or novell. What programs would you use. I've always wondered how it was done. I would love to learn to create my own.

Me again all. I have more problems than a squirrel on an eight lane highway... Right now I have a computer that will only power on and not boot. It doesn't post or anything, just turns on, makes a few sounds and then just stays on. Nothing on the monitor …

Hi all, first time using this board, but judging from other posts everyone here is really helpful. I was wondering if anyone can help me. My pc is only 2weeks old and was custom built. It was running fine until yesterday. Basically when I boot up I can hear a …

i'm not sure if this in the right spot but can someone tell me What is a .torrent file? and how can you open it? thanks

Is it possible to make a very simple game with C++? any good sites to read up on how to do it? I have a program called Dev-C++. any kind of tips or code that i should know? I'm am just a noob at C++. I wish to play with …

Hello All, This is my first time on here. I just started building a computer, I have an ASUS A7V600 motherboard and a Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", AGP video card, 80GB hard drive, 512mb ram, copper heat sink Ok that said, i had no problems initially, the computer started was …

My computer (tower case w/ CPU) was dropped during transportation to a new location and hit the ground pretty hard. :-| My biggest fear was that there could be some damage to the hard drives... however, I have not tested this out, because I'm pretty sure something else broke, preventing …

I have a very annoying problem. My CDR drive keeps opening and closing for no apparent reason. Since I don't know what causes it, I don't know how to fix it.:cry:

Hey All, I'm working on a project. I am trying to figure out how far my G-Band Linksys router will reach. I was wondering what I would use to measure the distance. Is there any software out there? Or could I just go and use a long measuring tape and …

does anyone know how to make animated logos, pictures, or .gif files? what program do you have to use to create them?

I am trying to install a new DVD drive in my computer and I wanted to know how would I go about doing this. Do I just put the drive in an open slot and then do all the connections and go on the computer and click on Detect New …

I've got an IBM Thinkpad T22 but impossible to close it because the closing accessories are broken. Any suggestions where to get these parts? Any comment will be greatly apppreciated

For my christmas present I was given a computer upgrade. The system is built around a ECS L7S7A2 mother board running 333 DDR 512 MGB of RAM and using an AMP 2600 2.1gig processor. According to the specs of the motherboard there should not be any problems. However, the from …

I am looking to either buy a new computer or have one built for me. Can you tell me what computer would be best or where would be a good place to go to have one built for me? I know I want a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,it will mainly be used for …

I just recieved a computer from a friend. It is a PII 300mhz with 64 megs of ram, 3.2 gig hard drive. My question is how do I identify my motherboard. I have a feeling it is a very good board. It has an Award Modular Bios v4.51PG (29-may-1998), on-board …

Ok, I have a microsoft office class at school and had to make a power point. Long story short, I want to add it to my webpage so that it will automaticly play within the site when the link is clicked on. How do I go about doing this? thanks

Okay, new set of problems: Computer will not boot. It will power on. There are two lights on the front: power and computer activity They both come on when the power is turned on. I have fixed this before, but I don't remember how. Any one help me?

I am in the processing of purchasing either a compaq s6900nx or an hp a530n, both amd 64 bit machines of comparable specs. However, the hp features a nvidia 5200xt while the compaq features just the 5200. I am confused because I know that the xt in the nvidia lineup …

Hey All, Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted. Anyways, I have an HP ZV6000 series notebook PC. I received it from a friend and it had several keys missing on the keyboard and was typing funny. I decided to change the keyboard. I ordered a brand …

I found a file in apache that would allow me to change the domain name. I changed it. (IE. [url]www.example.com[/url]) but it did not work. How can I create my own host name in apache? I know this is similar to my previous post. Sorry. thanks

I currently have a Gateway Desktop with 120 Gig Hard Disk! I was wondering, what server software should I put on this computer. Windows 2000 Server or a Linux Server. The reason I need a server is for my 2 domains. I currently host DCDJ.net with another server and dcwdservices.com …

ok well heres the scoop: I got a new 120 gig hard drive that im adding to my computer. I plugged it in, got it up and working as a Slave. Win XP sees it and everything, under the Device Manager, but i cant seem to get to assigning it …

I have an old acer computer lying around It's got a AMD K6 300 in it with 64megs of ram and a 6.5 gig hard drive. My friend showed me this really cool game called HALO by microsoft. I wanted to know how to setup a game server either on …

I think I posted a similar thread berfore. I now have a PIII 733MHz EB, 256megs of ram, 60 gigs of hard drive space and an Asus motherboard. I downloaded and installed the Halo dedicated server software from microsoft. I can install it and start it without a hitch. However, …

I am thinking about upgrading my computer. I am an Intel guy normally but I wouldn't mind trying an AMD. I also like ASUS a lot. But I would not be opposed to trying another brand. What combination of RAM( I need atleast 512), Processor (I need atleast a 2.0 …

I have a kenwood soverign reciver with surround sound speakers, and a computer. I would like to hook my cmputer up to my reciver to gain surround sound from it as well as my TV. Is there a audio card that allows me to hook my computer up to my …