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I am building a new computer and want to keep all of my current settings if possible. When I switch from the one computer to the other I want to keep my firefox settings, ie settings, chrome settings, and outlook settings. I would also like to keep the recent items …
I have an old hp pavilion ze4400 laptop that I was in the middle of rebooting the os. I was reformatting the hard drive (to completely wipe out old and make way for new os) and went to have a smoke. OS info: Had windows XP on it but was …
I have a new Dell Inspiron 660, with an intel core i3 3.4 GHz Sandy Bridge processor. Is there a way that I can overclock this CPU to around 3.6-3.7 GHz? I know that overclocking capabilities are not that great for this processor, but I am trying to get a …
Hi, I came across this amazing new project that "Parallela" super computer for 99$ by adapteva. Imagine that you can get a 45 Ghz computer for just 99$. This will revolutionze super computer at home for a hobbyist, the geek programmer and even massivley effect college education and research. It …
Intel LGA1155 DDR3 1600 ATX BOXDH77KC Corsair Vengeance Blue 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B Intel i7-3370 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 BX80637I73770 GeForce GTX 550 Ti Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA …
Have an SATA adaptor to allow an SATA drive to be used in a machine intended for an IDE drive. There is a power connector that is connected to a counterpart power connector from the system board. I need a power cable to go directly to the SATA drive. Images …
can I fit one and where does it go? newbie needs help! thanks
please on inserting my flash(evaron, 2GB) drive into my system i got a message "insert dike into drive a" it gave the same message even when i inserted it into different systems. above all, it can not recieve any data and can not be formated. please any solution without me …
I have an acer aspire 5710 laptop that ive had for nearly 5 years now. Yesterday though, i tried turning it on and the fan suddenly stopped working after a few seconds. The laptop itself dies two to three seconds later after the fan stopped. I tried turning it on …
I am looking at getting W7 for another one of my computers. I have never really had to buy my software before because my sister in law worked for Microsoft and I got it for free. She has since went on to another job and I don't get those benefits …
Hello, I have a compaq presario CQ61 laptop.. Something strange has started to happen and I am really not to sure on what to do. Each time I hit the letter "y" it will type "dhbty" and when I hit "Enter" it will type "c" This is happening with other …
please help.. I tried to open something in my computer by clicking on open with and I selected internet explorer. now everything in my computer is in internet format.. How can I bring them back to their original format??
guys i would like to know how actually programming (giving life) to a hardware device started? you are given a hardware, how will you start programming it? (most primitive programming)
Hi Guys, I have an Asus g2p and the screen only stays on for a second or two.I have done extensive searches on the problem and it all points to the invertor the only problem is sourcing one i have tried all my usual suppliers to no avail asus are …
let's say we have a Single core, 2 cores and a 8 cores processors. Do people have to write codes sepearatly to take advantages of multiple cores and single core? I have seen same software runs on t 2 cores and a 4 cores prcessors. how could this happen?
I'm always confused(actually, no idea) how kernel interacts with hardware. Before that, I wondered how softwares run, how OS works. How things OS interacts with the hardware. Then I get to know that OS talks with the kernel. Now I don't have the slightest idea that how assembly language or …
This happened after a power surge. I can restart it with no problems but when I shut down it wont turn on. If I take out the CMOS battery or unplug/plug the power cable it works but I dont wanna do this over and over again. And I also hear …
should an antivirus be reving to 50% or even worse 65% of a **1.9ghz dualcore processor** comodo actually shut down one of my game by doing this. the game was sins of a solar empire -min requirements **1.9ghz pentium IV, GeForce 6600, 500mb ram ** I dont think its suppose …
Does this look an OK budget build? - Looking at about £125 (Ive already got a SATA HDD, CDROM, and A/V cards from another PC). It will be an upgrde from my old box, a dell 3ghz Pentium IV with 3gb of DDR2, which has died. Case/PSU: http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/cases/nov-aura.html http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/powersupplies/nov-psu450.html Should …
I switched on my computer but i get the following message on booting hard diskette seek failure keyboard failure invalid configuration information. i try to press f2 to get into the bios but nothing happens. i replaced the bios battery with a new one but still the same problem. My …
Hello! I've been trying to do some quick research, and I'm getting some mixed results. I'm always short on time whenever I'm able to finally get online somewhere. I have a MacBook that has a Cat-5 connection, as well as USB connections. The only internet available to me where I …
Hi. I'm using a Fujitsu T Series 4410 Lifebook, 32-bit. My operating system is Windows 7. Recently my computer fan has begun to rattle. I believe that the fan is catching on something inside the case, and that when it rattles, it's a clue that the fan will stop. Because …
Motherboard: ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe CPU installed: Pentium D 3.0 GHz (dual core) Memory Installed: 3gb DDR2 (2x 1gb + 2x 512mb) both are 1066mhz Video card: 512mb Nvidia 210 PCI (not PCI-E) card. I needed an s-video out because this will eventually be a media center connected to a TV …
Hi! My husband was playing games on my laptop and this a a normal thing. Then the screen went blank. I can see what's on it but it is really super dark. And hard to read. Also my keyboard quit working.I tried to restore to an earlier time. Still no …
Have a replacement board for the Dell X1. Have much experience with desktop board replacement and a little with laptops. Have what I believe to be the Dell replair manual but it is not instructive to the approach. I know that the board is screwed to the bottom of the …
When I pressed start on my computer this afternoon it tried to come on, then shut off. If i press start repeatedly it tries to start as many times as I pressed the button but always shuts off in a second or less. I have disconnected everything inside and out …
Hi, I've been experiencing an odd computer problem where my windows7 PC will reboot itself after about 2-3 minutes of being turned on. It happens if I login and start web surfing or watching a video, or any sort of normal computer activity. It happens if I don't touch it …
How to fix my touch pad moving the cursor but nothing happens when I left click. I am using an Hp 6730s with Vista
my dell inspiron 1501 has 2 green lights when I turn it on , one has a letter A on it the other an arrow, but the screen stays black , the power button is green too
When building a gaming desktop computer, what is the absolute BEST thermal paste to use to help keep the proccessor cool. And are there facts to back it up ?
I'm thinking of adding a mini pcie SSD to my netbook seeing as they seem reasonably cheap. I have a spare mini pcie slot but I'm a completely new to this so what I want to ask is this: * Can I just get [this](http://www.suntekstore.co.uk/goods.php?id=10010412&utm_source=gbuk) card and fit it? How …
I have a APC Back UPS, model UPS ES 500. Today when I was turning on my PC, suddenly after flashing yellow light ( which is normal ) it started fashing red-light ( instead of green light ) and was beeping violently. After 3 to 4 trials it finally came …
I am going to buy a new desktop pc, i need 8GB kingston ram (2*4 or 4*2), AMD bulldozer 8-core, and a geforce 1.5 GB graphic card, the rest of hardware i dont need something special. I can buy a desktop pc with those preconditions less than $1 000 ?
Hey Daniweb! Yesterday I built 2 new PCs with pretty much the same specs; 2 times the same PSU , a corsair enthusiast tx550m. Only difference was the case. When I put the first PSU in the first case, a CM690 II advanced, the PSU made a loud popping sound …
Guys, the power cable of my LG external dvd/cd burner have stopped working. I am trying to find a replacement for it but it seems to be an inpossible task. I need a ACDC input 0.65A max output 2A. Can't find it anywhere, any idea at all? thanks
I am looking to begin a build which is encompass and satisfy all of my computing needs. As far as needs go I use my computer for many tasks such as, word processing, video editing, gaming, virtualization. I have a few ideas of parts for this build but I am …
Okay, key things I'm trying to accomplish: - Add a firewall to my network - Add media file storage (doesn't necessarily have to be on the network, but i would prefer it to be) - Add a regular file server to the network for pictures, documents, etc. (i have 4 …
Hi. I have had the same computer for about a year now with no issues. I came home from work today and my PC wouldn't start. After unplugging everything inside and re-attaching everything I got it to start again only to shut itself off at the screen that asks if …
HI everybody , i have asked the sellsman to place a core 2 duo processor of 1.8 ghz but instead he gave me 2.5 ghz dual core , did he looted me and can a dual core with higher clock speed can beat loe core 2 duo processor?
I just purchased a brand new laptop with specs: 6GB RAM Intel core i7 processor nvidia graphics card 2G dedicated Windows 7 64-bit However it seems like my ram usage is at about 1.5 to 1.8GB when I have nothing apparent running and at 2GB+ RAM when I have just …
computer startes up in the morning then shuts down ,then trys to start again after the third time it comes on ..goes great all day but when i am playing crysis ,for no reason it will will boot itself,,iam running intel i5 2320-at 3.00 ghz.. i have a nzxt phanton …
Hi, I've been trying to get my daughters Portege screen replaced, not as easy as it sounds apparently. The original model and serial have been removed from the bottom and that's what I need to confirm the screen. I've submitted it to a local repairer who tried half a dozen …
My HP Pavilion dv6 just started a new issue. While I am using it, the screen will go slightly dark. When it happens, I can still see my stuff on the screen but is like being in a room where someone just turned off 95% of the lights! Does anyone …
hi i have a toshiba and i copy dvds and stuff. when i am loading in the movie itself i have no problem. but when i am putting in the blank dvd+r's they seem to have a hard time reading and loading. i was using the memorex brand but they …
About half an hour ago, my computer screen started flickering. It'll flicker for about 10 seconds, then stop for a minute, and then pick up again. Anyone know why it's doing this? I ran a virus scan--no viruses. We just had a bad thunderstorm, however, and it had extreme lightning, …
****Running Windows XP on HP Compaq. Computer has been booting incorrectly and really slow so I thought I would use recovery disc. ONLY to realize after using it that it was for an old DELL laptop. I cannot find the recovery disc for my HP. Short of buying a new …
Looking to find ANY information on upgrading an old Sony VGN-FS980 laptop HD to an SSD. All help will be appreciated. I am trying to speed the system up. I currently have maxed out the RAM and shut down most of the garbage software and Apps. I am currently using …
I'm having problems with a Toshiba Satellite A305-S. The AC converter that is 19v/3.95A doesn't even bring the charging light on. I have tried a Toshiba 19v/3.42A converter. It brings on the charging light, momentarily tries to bring the hard drive on and runs the fan. The monitor stays black …
I've been using the HxD hex editor by Mael Horz and recently learned about its ability to display the contents of my entire hard drive(about 1 terabyte). My assumption is that all this data retrieved from the hard drive must be kept in RAM first, and then it can be …
I work for an onsite technician company, so, I had a customer yesterday evening whose computer would not power on. When I arrived it was as described, press the power button and nothing happens. The PSU had a faint green blinking light on the back but did not apppear to …
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