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 | ok I'm not really sure what catigory (sp?). I've seen some computers at my school that when they boot up a picture will display. This also happens on my personal Acer computer. It will flash a blue background with the word Acer in the middle. My schools will flash Warwick …  |
 | IBM thinkpad ,vertial lines on the top half of the screen ,they show as yellow,blue and pink on a light background ,1 solid blackline on the blue desktop about 1/4 in apart. hooked to my monitor via a KVM switch they are not there so its in the laptops screen … |
| | Here's my story: when I went to restart my computer, I accidentally kicked out the cord that connected my moniter (LCD) to the computer. It did this quick flash, turned the display red, then restarted. When I replugged the cord back and once it had finish restarting, the display had … |
 | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Getting an Older Program to Run on Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]If an older application gives you trouble when running Windows XP, you can set the compatibility properties manually so that the program runs in a different … |
| | [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff][i][size=2][color=black][font=Verdana][color=black][i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i][/color][/font] [/color][/size][/i][/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn on High Contrast[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]High Contrast is designed for people who have vision impairment. High contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Modify Boot.ini[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP uses the Boot.ini file to determine the operating system options to display during the startup (boot) process. Boot.ini is set with the hidden and system file attributes and flagged as read-only … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Show Encrypted Files in Color[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can encrypt files and folders on NTFS volumes to hide their content from other users. To quickly identify encrypted files and folders in your system, follow this tip to … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Speed up Menu Display[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can use this tip to speed up the way menus display in Windows XP.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and the click System.[/size] [*][size=2]Click the … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands: … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Display the Quick Launch Toolbar[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Is your Quick Launch toolbar missing from the taskbar? [/size] [size=2][color=#0000ff]To display the familiar Quick Launch toolbar:[/color][/size] [list] [*][size=2]Right-click an empty area on the taskbar.[/size] [*][size=2]Click Toolbars, and then click … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Create a Personal Screen Saver[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]For a great way to put your digital photos to work, try creating a slide show presentation for use as a screen saver.[/size] [list] [*][size=2]Right-click an empty spot on your … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Add Fields to the Details View of Folders[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]You can add other columns to the Details view of the files contained in Windows XP folders, such as Comments, Description, Category, and many others. To add … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Working with Album Art in Windows Media Player[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Set your own Album Art for your media folders and Media Player for Windows XP (MPXP). If you don't like the album art or have a folder … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn on ClearType Font-Rendering Technology[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Get that extra text clarity you've always wanted. The incredible Microsoft ClearType technology can be enabled in Windows XP to smooth all fonts at all sizes, making the whole system … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Display Hibernate Option on the Shut Down dialog [/color][/size][size=2]For some reason, Hibernate isn't available from the default Shut Down dialog. But you can enable it simply enough, by holding down the SHIFT key while the … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Set Performance Options in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]Windows allocates resources according to its settings and manages devices accordingly. You can use the System tool in Control Panel to change performance options that control how programs use … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]How to Change the Length of Time That Your Computer Is Inactive Before Your Status Becomes "Away" [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes the "Away" status in Windows Messenger. This article also describes how to change the length … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]How to Customize ClearType [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]You can adjust the contrast setting for ClearType for your personal preference. Although there are no tools or settings in Windows XP for doing this, the following Microsoft Web site includes … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use ClearType to Enhance Screen Fonts in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]This step-by-step article describes how to enable ClearType to sharpen fonts on your Windows XP display. ClearType enhances your display by smoothing the edges of screen … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]View the Storage Devices That Are Displayed As "USB SCSI Storage Device" in Windows XP[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]USB devices that are using an SCSI-to-USB adapter are displayed as "USB SCSI Storage Device" in the Safely Remove Hardware … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Receive Windows Messenger Messages and Alerts on Your Mobile Device[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]This article describes how to configure a wireless or mobile device to receive instant messages from your online contacts in Windows Messenger. The devices that … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn Off, Display, and Select an Animated Character in Search Companion in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]This article describes how to turn off, display, and select a different animated screen character in Search Companion.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=3][color=#0000ff]How to Turn … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Set Accessibility Features for People Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision in Windows XP [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]Windows XP offers several features to make it easier for users with low vision to operate their computers. You … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Turn Off Autoplay for Program CDs [/color][/size][size=2]How can you stop Windows XP from launching program CDs?[/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Click Start, click Run, type GPEDIT.MSC to open Group Policy in the Microsoft Management Console.[/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2]Double-click Computer Configuration, … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Speed Up Detailed View in Explorer [/color][/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]If you like to view your files in Windows Explorer using the "Details" view here is a tweak to speed up the listing of file attributes: Viewing files in … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [b][font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Customize the Start menu[/b] [b][/color][/size][/font][size=2][/b] [b][font=Arial]The Start menu gets more real estate in XP than in previous versions, and it's more customizable. To make the Start menu display only the applications you want, rather than … |
| | [i]I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:[/i] [font=Arial][size=5][color=#0000ff]Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP [/color][/size][size=2]To start the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:[/size][/font] [list] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]Click Start , and then click Control Panel. [/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Arial][size=2][color=#000000]In Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes under Pick a category. … |
| | I have an IBM ThinkPad T22. for the life of me i can not figure out why my s-video doesn't display on my TV. I can hook a desktop computer monitor up to the monitor port on it and it works fine. The minute i hook the s-video up nothing … |
 | I have a computer that will boot up. But when it's supposed to go to Windows (i.e. the begining where you have to log on) it will not show up on the screen. It will show the boot stuff, but after that, NADA I have already tested this on 2 … |
| | Hi all! Someone left a monitor by a dumpster, and I couldn't resist the temptation to take it home and give it a try. Well, it actually (mostly) works! :) But it does have one problem. The display actually appears to curl into itself...like a 3D display. Pretty weird. This … |
| | I'm using XP pro and am unable to get into my hotmail account. I keep getting the cannot display page error, even though I can access it from other machines. MSN messenger is working fine. I thought this was maybe something wrong with IE, so I downloaded firefox...but I still … |
| | I have a slight problem with my graphic card. I have a GeForce 3 Ti200 but when I recently had another problem I (in the Device controller) tried to update the drivers. That problem wasn't solved, but more important, when I rebooted it turned out my computer no longer recognised … |
| | I have an IBM T22 My screen has dust all over it but what can I use to clean it? I know some laptops if you touch the screen you'll ruin it. just wondering because the dust is really annoying me. thanks |
| | I am new to the forum would like to know if anyone can help me. I recently installed a geforce fx 5600 ultra. When installed the latest drivers for it windows will not boot up. It freezes at the boot screen or has weird splattered colors at teh boot screen. … |
| | [font=Comic Sans MS]My computer will not display red. I run Windows 98, I have a Dell D1728D-LS 15" monitor (I've tested another monitor, same problem) and a NVidia GEForce2 MX400 graphics card (I've tested another graphics card, same problem). I'm using the default "Plug and Play Monitor" driver, as my … |
| | When I view a video clip, of any type, my monitor goes blank, I turn it off and then on, then it is fine. Any idea what I can do to fix this? My system is WinXPHome, HP desktop, screen is KDS (thin screen).  |
| | Ok, just when I thought I could tackle pretty much any problem that came my way I get one that leaves me scratching my head... Internet Explorer, Mozilla both display gifs incorrectly. The weird thing is they aren't just displaying them incorrectly, they aren't receiving or saving them properly. I … |
| | I just bought a new Samsung flat screen monitor, SyncMaster 955df, and it gets fuzzy near the border, especialy the text in my web address bar. I have tried everything to get it to focus. I am not sure whether it is the monitor or the settings. Any suggestions on … |
| | The centre of my display has a white band which seems to disappear partially when i apply a bit of pressure on the side of the display. Please help if any of you knows whats going on. Thanks MJ Khan |
| | Ok, so i opened my laptop the other day to find that it is totally white. My laptop is a gateway solo 1450. I emailed tech support and they sent me back some reply about replacing ram. I knew it wouldnt work but i followed the instuctions and it still … |
 | I have a fairly new Sanyo 20" flat screen and it has an s-video input in the back. I also have a Presario 2100 Laptop also quite new with s-video in back. When I connect my laptop to the T.V. via s-video cable the most I can get from the … |
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| | I have a Dell Inspiron 7500 laptop. In the last few months, I noticed that the screen was getting darker. In the last few weeks I noticed the screen was getting a red tint. Yesterday, the screen had a slight flicker. Today, the screen is not working. I plugged the … |
| | I have a AK32V motherboard with a AMD Athelon 2400 processor I just installed. I have a graphics card I salvaged from my old AMD Athelon 800 MH system that had a K7 PRO motherboard. My question is can I use the Trident 3DImage 9750 graphics card in the new … |
| | Hello, I have finally gotten my power supply to turn on and give power to the motherboard. Unfortunately when this happens it does not give me a happy chirp and the monitor does not display anything. I was thinking it may be my video card. Another factor that may be … |
| | Hi, am having real trouble with graphics brightness whilst playing certain games ie Call Of Duty, during the training when asked to proceed to the firing range through a door i cannot see the door without the brightness settings in the in game video settings being turned on full, the … |
| | After rebooting our PC (Presario 2.7 GHz Celeron running XP) this afternnon, the display came back completely sideways as if the monitor were on its side. I'm not sure if I have hardware, software, or virus problems. Any ideas? It turns out my son hit a combination of cntrl + … |
| | i am getting a radeon 9800 pro tommorow im paying 2.99 from a store is there a better nvidia card for the same price? |
| | Have recently put in winxp pro - it cannot display html files IN internet explorer it show a blank page at web sights but if I go to veiw source the source for the html is there --- any ideas |
| | I find my GeForce2 32 MB PCI graphics card doesn't run my new game, [B][I]The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King[/B][/I] the way I want. So, I'm thinking about getting a new card. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for when shopping for a new … |
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