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I get this error when trying to re-format my Maxtor external HDD. What can I do about it?

In all my years, I've honestly never had a problem with virtual memory. It wasn't until I started using rainmeter that I acutally got curious about it. I have 12 gigs of RAM, and (by default mind you) I have 23.9 gigs of virtual memory. I've noticed that my RAM …

I have a question about licenses for Windows 7. I know a lot of software companies will let you buy a retailers licence for a product and then you could use that product on multi-computers. Does Microsoft allow you to do this with their OS by purchasing something special or …

Well, the Cavier HDD in my sig is acting funny. Last night I loaded about 30 gigs of data to it, not that much (its still over 60 percent free). So today I turned on my computer and was using files on it, and all of a sudden it made …

On the top, bottom, and right side of the screen the mouse stops like it is supposed agaisnt he screen. But on the right side it goes off the side of the screen indefinently, its very wierd. Never happened before just started today. My mouse can get lost out there, …

Ok, so I just installed 64 Bit Vista on my Raptor 300 Gig harddrive, I've only installed a handful of programs, Microsoft Office, WoW, and some instant messengers. For some reason I have already used 100 gigs? I don't see how this is possible at all, I looked at my …

I know how to do it in XP, but I have no idea in Vista. I have had Vista since the day it came out and there have many programs that I havn't even opened and I don't plan on, mainly.... Windows CardSpace Windows Slideshow Windows Calander Windows Contacts Windows …

backup an unusable HDD. I don't know what happened to my external, probably disconnecting it without having the computer off. But I have ruined it so hardcore that when I plug it in it says "windows must format (instert drive letter here), before it can use it." I have a …

First off I didn’t know if this should be in dead machines, or monitors. This problem doesn’t really fit in either, so I’ll post in both and if a mod wants to lock one because its not in the right area I understand. Ok, so this isn’t a big deal …

First off I didn’t know if this should be in dead machines, or monitors. This problem doesn’t really fit in either, so I’ll post in both and if a mod wants to lock one because its not in the right area I understand. Ok, so this isn’t a big deal …

Ok, so my friend's wireless internet connecion was working, been working for ever. All of a sudden is goes out. The wired internet through the house works fine, they have the only wireless and it doesn't work. They have windows xp sp1 (the computer has like a VHC key or …

Didn't know where to post this. Sorry. :O So if this needs to be moved please do so... anyway... Ok so I don’t know what’s up with my speakers. I have Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card and 5.1 speakers. I’m on Vista. I have Vista compatible drivers. When …

I have a Razer Lachesis mouse and use Windows Vista, although I don't know if this is a Vista related problem. It has been working fine ever since I got it a few months ago. Its supposed to be a high end mouse which cost about 80 dollars. But for …

So on my friend's computer, his RJ45 jack stopped working. I thought maybe it got shut off in the BIOS, even though it just stopped working while using the computer. Its not the cord it self as when he plugs it into his xbox 360 he geting connectivity. When he …

So, this is what I have. [url]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/jubdaddy/AORNK-1.jpg[/url] I want to get the most drive room on (c) can I "merge" D and Free Space into C. I was told I would have to reformat the whole disk. Thanks guys.

I had a horrible rootkit malwareinfection on my computer. After running many different registry cleaners, and virus/malware/spyware cleaners I seem to have gotten my computer in working order. What the rootkit did was took away some of my privalages and started acting as an admin, where it changed many of …

Wow, so I went to defrag, becuase I just deleted a bunch of old files and programs that I wasn't using, and decided to throw open the disk cleanup wizard... I never used it on Vista, and saw this in there.... [url]http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj48/Helltech/asd.jpg[/url] 60 Gigs!?!? Wow, thats a lot of room. …

I have a 7900 GTX, as shown in the sig, and I was looking for some upgrading advice. I've been wanting to play Crysis for a while, and need to get ready for DX10. I was looking at 8800 GT's and 9800 GX2 (1g), I really don't know what to …

So I started my computer this morning and I was playing a game and it froze. No big deal, I press the restart button after trying to fix the freeze. Unfortuanatly the button got jammed, so the computer continuously tried to restart itself. I knew this couldn't be good and …

I have a Razer Lachesis mouse and use Windows Vista, although I don't know if this is a Vista related problem. It has been working fine ever since I got it a few months ago. Its supposed to be a high end mouse which cost about 80 dollars. But for …

Is there a way to sort folder contents in Vista like in windows XP. I normally sort almost... everything on my computer by: View -> Details. Arrange Icons By Name + Show in Groups So you have a list for "#" "A" "B" etc. But I can't seem to do …

Whats a good temp for a PC to be running at, mine is currently at 84F.

Alright guys. I need a lot of help. About a half year ago, I had to buy a second HDD to put WinXp on, becuase I was using Vista, and my schooling wouldn't install on Vista. SO I took my pc into a shop, had the guy install a new …

Ok... so. I'm just putting this out there, that if you know how to do something with your computer... but your parents don't trust you... just f'in do it behind thier back.... Here is the story. So I go to school online, and the program through which I use my …

Ok... so. I'm just putting this out there, that if you know how to do something with your computer... but your parents don't trust you... just f'in do it behind thier back.... Here is the story. So I go to school online, and the program through which I use my …

I have two harddrives, one running XP Professional, and one running Vista Ultimate. Does anyone know where I can find a cheap external multiposition switch to turn one on or off (the switch would be external of cource) , so I don't have to go to the BIOS everytime I …

Yay, I finally got someone to by my old pc for 2 grand, and I had $2500 saved up from work. I already have all my student loans payed off, and my car, and almost there with my house. So I finally got the PC, I have ALWAYS wanted. DFI …

Every since IE7 download, when I click that link that is a direct link to a .exe. Like when I click a link to download a program, that link is "invalid". None of my friends have this problem with IE7, and it happens with ever .exe I try to download.

For the past couple days. When people try to add me to msn, I never get the confirmation, also when I try to add them, they don't get the confirmation. Thusly it always seems like I am offline. Help plz.

Hey guys, I got a new video card, 7900 GTX-OC. But it wont fit in my case. I mean it fits, but it wont go in all the way. It SEEMS like its hanging up in the area between the mobo and the end of the case, you know those …

It must be the same exact card, manufactures doesn't matter. I would just get a 7900GTX tho :/

a 3000+ isn't that great now adays. I just upgraded from a 4000+ to a Fx-60 because of the fact that FEAR and Oblvion both had such a great increase in performance.

Hello, for a while this hasn't been much of a problem. But its starting to annoy me, on EVERY computer I have used in the last year or so this has happened to my music folder. I don't know if its because it has a lot of files ... 2000+ …

So, we decide to have a LaN party. Everyting is going good. Until one more guy shows up. Well we all have to move pc's to make room. After getting one of my buddies pc's back hooked up, it freezes. It freezes during window's loading screen, with the blue horizontal …

Ok, so I was playing a game today. I went to exit out of the game, the game froze. I could not do anything, ctr+alt+dlt, nothing. So I was forced to manually shut off the machine. Now I have had to do this in the past, no pobrlem. But now …

If you wanted to max it out, and risk OC, why didn't you just get the GTX?

Ok so my front middle speaker used to work when I played music. Now since I moved into a new room it does not. When I test it with Creative .. it works fine ... but when I go to play music .. its just static *when I hold it …

Well to find out if you have AGP or PCI or PCI-e slots, you need to run an everst scan. [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html[/url] PCI is the oldest and worst, AGP is good, but it will die this year, you can get a 7800 GS, then PCI-e is the newest and fastest .. …

Hi, I had an old keyboard, and I fequently used Print Screen for many things, so I know how to use it. The problem is I got a new keyboard .. and the Print Screen button doesn work.. I know its no the "key" because I can print from it …

Hmm, are you sure that a PCI card? Why don't you try to start the pc without the Video card .. and instal it with the cd then put it in and restart. Also the 9250 won't cut it for next generation games. You need a 9800 pro to play …

Honestly .. If you want a GOOD sound card get the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite. If you have the money .. get it. It will last you a long time .. and produces GREAT sound. If you can't spend that much .. just get the one your looking at.

[QUOTE=eXistenZ]Well it finally happened, after 3 years my computer finally went. Aparently the motherboard shorted everything out. I upgraded a bit. I had the option of getting a ATI Sapphire Atlantis 9600 with some pretty good upgrades with 256MB DDR. The other one, that I'm testing out now, is a …

[QUOTE=dill197645]Can somebody please help me i recently purchased an ati radeon 9550 graphics card but when i went to install it i found out there was no place for me to put it on my motherboard i have plenty of open pci slots but no agp (ithink thats what its …

I had the same problem with my old pc ... thats a buggy card. Tell them you want your money back .. and get a 7800 gt. If you cannot do that .. uninstall .. reinstall ... update drivers .. downloaded patches ... restart .. retry.

Too much CPU stress? Not a big enough PSU? WHat are you full sytem specs .. and what game are you trying to play? That GPU isn't that great .. so it shouldn't require much.

I had the same set up as you .. before I got my new pc ... and I would definatly get at LEAST an ZS2 they are only like 50 bucks now at new egg.

Ok, when I had this problem a long time ago with my eMachines I just went to BIOS and changed a few boot things around and got it to work, but I do not remember how now, and my friend's eMachines is doing the same thing .. When we are …

Is it safe? ANd if so where can I find one, no PC place around here sells ones. And the ones on sites i have looked at (directron, newegg) just have the pumps. Where I can get the whole setup.

Well, it depends if you have a really old CPU, and an old pc, you may wish to get a new CPU Heatsink and Fan. I would also make sure there is two case fans in your pc, one in the front pulling in air, and one in the back …

I went to me video cards advanced displays (Nvidia GeForece 6800 GT) And I noticed taht AA was set to application depending ... Should I set it to 8xS - Which is the highest? Or leave it how it is?