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Hello, A 10GB harddrive is very small with todays standards. You could use a linux live cd to delete the FAT32 partition and extend the NTFS one. You could also alter you page filing system; create a pagefile on the FAT32 partition lets say 2GB (assuming the partiton is empty) …

Yes, put plainly a SATA cable would allow faster data transfer. As far as connections you would need a computer with a E-SATA port. If were talking external hard drives E-SATA maybe faster but USB is a lot more popular; if your using the drive on different machines you have …

Thats not a very useful pic ( needs a bit more light to focus or turn shake reduction on your camera). When you boot up do you get any writing or logos on screen? Have you tried hooking the machine upto a monitor? From the pic it looks like half …

It depends on what you are using you lappy for. The SSD is faster but do you need the speed? its twice the price. You know that the WD one should work and shouldn't have any isseues with compatablility either. Its up to you, if your a lite user you …

[QUOTE=prixat;1232316]Depending on the model of laptop you have, there is normally a function key which lets you select the laptop screen, or the output port, or both.[/QUOTE] You usually press a function key and another key which looks like a screen with a line on either side. This is for …

Hello, You may have tried this but can you navigate in the game using keys? try selecting the menus using the arrow keys, tab may also switch selction and also pressing enter or space could be used for something like a tick box. CTRL+ALT+DEL , ALT+TAB or windows key should …

Hello, Do you have the vista installation disk or a repair CD/DVD? You should be able to repair vista using these. - Let us know how it goes.

If you are using a 32-bit version of Win 7 you will not be able to use over 4GB and the one you ordered will not use all of the RAM either. You may want to check if you can actually increase the RAM for your laptop; if you can't …

Hello, You have a rather strange arrangement of partitions. (Whilst your fiddling with partitions why don't you name them appropriately) have you installed 2 lots of windows? As I see it this is what should happen; you turn the PC on the GRUB loads showing Linux(Ubuntu) and Windows(XP).If you select …

Hello, Do you have USB Keyboard and Mouse or are they PS2? Did you have an anti-virus and firewall software installed? Does the keyboard light up at all during the boot up process e.g.. before windows loads up? You say that you tried them in another computer, any chance of …

Hello, I am not to sure what you are after. Do you want the screen to be streched across both monitors or are you after the same screen being displayed on both screens?

Hello, Does the computer power stay on or does it turn off eventually? Try opening command prompt and enter [B]shutdown -s[/B]. To open command prompt press the [B]windows key+R[/B] type [B]cmd[/B] and then type [B]shutdown -s[/B]. Have you also tried pressing the power button on the machine? - Let us …

Hello, Did you install the software or just download the installer. Have you tried navigating to the folder the software installed to? There may be an executable their to start the program; you could create a short cut to the executable. Some software provides you with a choice to show …

[QUOTE=ggeoff;865010]No I can't get past the opening screen whatever I do.[/QUOTE] Maybe something is wrong with BIOS have you tried clearing CMOS? I think something is wrong with BIOS because you can't enter it. If you don't know how to clear CMOS let us know.

[QUOTE=kellystewart;1174841]Hi there....I have this exact same problem. Computer was working fine and I was moving the ethernet cable from one port to another and when I reattched it the computer just switched off...and on restart was beeping constantly. I took out the battery on the mobo to reset it and …

Hello, Can I just ask why you are thinking of switching to Linux?

Hello, Have you tried anything so far? Is the motherboard the same as the previous one or is it different? If it is exactly the same as the last one (except for the damage) you should be okay reconnecting everything and that should work, but if it is different then …

Hello, You should try a Linux live CD to see if the hard drive is OK, you can also do a memtest (RAM test) from most live CDs. You maybe able to get Sony to send some new restore CD/DVDs but you may have to pay for them. Do you …

Hello, Does this motherboard not have any on-board graphics? You said you tryed it with just the basics; have you tried starting the machine with all the drives disconnected? Also you may want to try reseating you RAM modules. If you have a few memory modules try swapping some memory …

Is there anyway to delete your own post? I have found my self replying to threads that are weeks old. I could edit the post but would removing all the text remove my post?

Hello, Have you looked at this [URL="http://forum.kaspersky.com/lofiversion/index.php/t27524.html"]Kaspersky temp files[/URL]? It looks like you can clear out the temp files using kaspersky. - Let us know how it goes.

It shouldn't matter as long as you boot from the operating system installed on the other PC (meaning the primary hard drive on the machine working). You can transfer the files to an external hard drive as well if you have one. Just to mention, you could have used a …

Hello, It is possible you may have knocked a cable loose or maybe damaged a component. Check to see if there are any wires loose or any burn/scorch marks on the motherboard. Did you have a graphics card installed before or was it on board? I suggest disconnecting any Hard …

Hello, Did you try just one display for a while?

[QUOTE=mechbas;1169145]Best Buy's techs probably meant that the board itself is non repariable. There are a number of good systemboards that are available for less than $100. Go to your fav. getting place and take the cpu and ram info with you the rest shouldn't matter. Remember tho that you'll have …

Hello, Are you saying that you can't boot up whilst using the E-machine hard drive in the HP machine? If this is so I believe it is because the operating system installed on that hard drive is configured for your E-machine and not the HP one. Try installing Windows on …

Hello, Could you post the spec of your computer. Does this problem happen all the time or is it completely random? Try a lower resolution and/or lower the colour depth. - Lowering these settings may take some strain of the graphics card. - Let us know how it goes.

Hello, If you can't fix your problem try giving the beta a go for now [URL="http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx"]Microsoft Office 2010 beta[/URL].

Hello, When the cd boot menu comes up have you tried [B]Check CD for defects[/B]? You may also want to consider booting from a USB stick - [URL="http://www.pendrivelinux.com/create-a-ubuntu-9-10-live-usb-in-windows/"]Install Ubuntu 9.10 to a Flash Drive from Windows[/URL]

Hello, Have you run any anti-malware programs? I suggest you run a scan to make sure your machine isn't infected. Have you tried a different monitor? Does this problem happen before logging in and does it happen if you don't do anything(log in and just leave it)?.

Hello, So you unplugged everything and the computer is still making a buzzing noise? - If you can move the base unit to another room and it is buzzing then it must be that. Have you checked any other electrical items? My speakers ended up buzzing because I never turned …

Hi, By backed up do you mean you coped the files from the XP machine to the external hard drive or did you create a proper backup (like a hard drive image) and put it on your external hard drive?

Have you downloaded and installed the drivers from [URL="http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=vista32/common-vista32"]here[/URL]? Have you tried contacting AMD/ATI? Do you have on board Graphics aswell as this card? In the device manager what is listed under display adaptors?

Is this an LCD display? If you turn the monitor off whilst the PC is on and back on after about 30 secs does it flicker?

Is photoshop listed in the 64 bit programs folder?

Hello, Have you tried different monitors and monitor cables? It would probably be worthwhile trying a linux live cd.

Hello, You should be able to change the time taken to go to sleep. There should be a [I]battery/charging icon[/I] at the bottom right hand side of the screen. Click on it and I think is says power options click on this. A new window should come up and there …

Hello, Do you mean you shut the computer down by pressing the power button? If you are using windows does it say shutting down or restarting?

Did you burn your own dvd like from [URL="http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/default.aspx"]here[/URL]? If you are after one particular part say Visual C++ have you tried downloading that individual component? Has any other software failed to install? Are you running a firewall or antivirus?

You need to find out which mobo will fit in the box. Can you remove the I/O plate at the back; new motherboard come with one of their own. I think you will need new everything. You will also need to find out the power of the PSU as well …

I think your right bad connection. A Monitor should bypass the problem no harm in trying. Don't forget some modern TV's have a PC monitor connection maybe you don't have to buy a monitor.

According to [URL="http://translate.google.com/"]http://translate.google.com/[/URL] post in english: Dutch to English translationShow romanization I have a very old laptop toshiba 210 cs and I formatted it with ms-dos start but now he no longer boot menu, and it only indicates invalid system disk please valid system disk. I tried everything but nothing …

You would need to specify the Operating system; win XP, win 7 or maybe windows 3.1. Which filesystem would you be using; FAT16, FAT32, NTFS? The OSes may do it slightly different. I had a partiton with my media on, i reinstalled my OSes and couldn't copy,delete or move some …

Are you after an intermediate page? What is messy about it? have you put it online yet?

Hello, Which web browser are you using? - Let us know and we'll help you out.

Hello, Did you install Win 7 before Ubuntu? Have you tried reinstalling Ubuntu? You could try [URL="http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1"]EasyBCD[/URL], it alters the bootloader, it says it for vista but should work with Win 7. I haven't used this to boot linux neither. I would try reinstalling Ubuntu or maybe someone knows a …

Hello, For your touch pad I would try a linux live CD to see if it is a hardware or software issue. I can't help you with your other issues.

[QUOTE=OlyComputers;1075749]1. Make sure CD is set as the first boot device. 2. When it starts to boot there will be a count-down where you have to hit a key to boot from CD, if you don't hit a button it will continue to boot from the hard drive (which is …

[QUOTE=mukhdi;1074842]i have problem with my motherboard GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GA-6BXM - 62 (VER. 1.0), theres a long beep sound continuos after 5 second booting, i try to change video card, RAM, and reseat CPU but the problem still on it. what a problem with it, did you have any …

You could try restoring default setting in BIOS. Could you post your system specs? put a (new) next to any hardware you have added please.