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| | I have a Gateway Laptop Model# M350CRV. Running Windows XP.. 1 gig memory 30 Gig Hd. The computer has been running hot...but I started using a cooling pad that has 2 fans... usb connection. This laptop was super fast without ever missing a beat... 2 days ago...I was using it … |
| | Hi, I have a HP Pavillion dv6000 and I want to connect it to my HDTV, its a samsung series 6. What kind of cable would I need to buy? Thanks so much! |
| | The problem is that i was using the finger stuff on my hp but i tried to uninstall some programs while i was using it and when i restarted my laptop, the finger print stuff wasn't there to log on to my system so it requested a password. I have … |
| | I live in an RV so have no dedicated hardline and use wi-fi hot spots. I have a laptop (which I internet from) and a desktop. I have tried setting up two different networks and have the same problem on both of them. One using only Ad Hoc and the … |
| | Hello all well I'm writing cause I have a rather pricey problem. I own a TOSHIBA Satellite P105-S9722 It began with a slew of problems, initially it began shutting down at random times, running for hours, or just minutes. Also included with crazy messages on the blue screen of death, …  |
| | Hi All Im having some problems with my laptop. I use firefox for web browsing however, i keep getting pop ups in Internet explorer that are slowing my system down and eventually cause it to stop. I am running Nortons 360 and have scanned my system but nothing shows up, …  |
| | I was trying to install Windows XP in my Gateway Notebook Model MA7 with SATA Drive but it comes out with the message Hard disk not found while there is active HDD ditected in the BIOS setup. I have done all I can in the Bios setup but to no … |
| | Sometimes when I boot up my Toshiba Satellite R15-S822, the keyboard doesn't work at all...not in any application or online. If I reboot, and go into Bios, the keyboard works fine. THEN, if I go into Windows XP, the keyboard will work fine. It's almost as if using the keyboard … |
| | Laptop is 13 1/2 months old and appears dead. Will not turn on with or without power supply, whether battery is in or not. Voltmeter on power supply shows 19.78V DC output so it is functioning. No lights of any kind light up on laptop when power supply plugged in. … |
| | I've been attempting to run an ancient plotter using Autocad drivers on a HP winXP laptop (sp2). It seems, though, that the precise driver for my plotter (generic HP-GL/2 drivers do not work with it as it is using HPGL) is not functioning in my version of Autodesk. I've been … |
| | Hi All, I am new and possibly have not searched enough. I cannot find any discussion/troubleshooting/ideas/etc. concerning laptops. This is my own little area of interest and have been fairly successful in the power connector/motherboard area but other areas I need help. If anyone can point me to a forum … |
| | Windows XP System Plugged in USB Microsoft Natural Keyboard and used it for a night, unplugged before shutting down. When trying to use my own lap top keyboard again the alphabet keys that are showing blue characters that you can get with use of FN key are not typing as … |
| | well i wanted to see if i could make a secruity program i got it set up but i wanted to make it restart the computer if the wrong passwords entered im using dev C++ please can you help  |
| | i have xp pro installed on my laptop so a few days ago, i noticed that my computer had become unbelievably slow, and several programs such as msn messenger or internet explorer would not open. i havent figured out why the programs wouldnt open but as for the slow speed, …  |
| | Im looking to buy a really powerful and good looking laptop. I run a lot of big programs at once and download a lot of music. Can you point me towards a very powerful laptop that will do what I want? Budget is about a grand. |
| | I been trying to fix a graphics problem with the laptop 450sx4, and decided tio clean the filters and the laptop up. The owner is a smoker so perhaps overheating might be the cause. I made the mistake in starting removing the basescrews and not joy in removin the base … |
| | Hi, I've got a Toshiba HDD2718 B ZE01 T Model MK2104MAV Hard Drive. I also have an interface connector to connect this HD into an IDE cable into my Desktop PC to enable me to load Win 95 / Win 98 OS onto the laptop HD. This connector joins 2.5 … |
| | Hi I have a dell Inspiron 8600 with a fx5200 go I had a bad lcd so i bought a relacment when I installed IT the screen only flashes red green blue white black and so on on an external lcd I can't see my post but I boot to … |
| | Not sure if this should be in here. Anyway my laptop has a dedicated HDMI port, now I'm wondering if that can run two external HD 24" screens? I'm assuming I'd have to purchase a splitter anyway to get the HDMI to a standard digital signal that plugs into a … |
| | Any way to get info about the battery in a laptop? Like how many % is left, and for how long that will last? |
| | Yes, This is possible, and I have a working prototype that is simple to use. Though, before I display it I wanted to publicly ask the board where I should really post this. The "Windows" nor the "Software" section seemed suited for this topic, so I turned to the last … |
| | Hi there, I am not massively technical minded and only know the basics really, however, I have been able to set up all wireless networks alone, You see I have recently bought a laptop which I use frequently for the net and everytime I try to download anything, whether it … |
| | Hi: My dell inspiron 5160 laptop will not start when turned on. With the battery as I press the on-button, I only see a green ac-power led light come on and at the same time I can hear the fan on. Suddenly the laptop turns off just like that. When … |
| | My Dell laptop is saying"Primary harddrive disk 0 not found No bootable devices-strike F1 to retry boot F12 for set up utility" and is making a clicking noise. On the set up page it says "Bios version A20" and "Latitude C600"(not sure if that info matters,very new to computers) Please … |
| | We have a compaq presario V4000 laptop that my hubby uses for email and my 10 year old uses to play Runescape. One of the hinges on the case just broke, the LCD screen is showing lines in it and we're missing a few keys..... EXCEPT: It runs great for … |
| | I have an HP compaq nc6000 laptop. One day the system shut down on me. I tried to restart it but the only thing that happened was the light showing that power was going to the system came on as well as the fan. I left the computer alone overnight … |
| | The girlfriend was using my laptop and Windows began generally misbehaving. She became frustrated and decided to just close the laptop and wait until I got home to solve whatever problems may exist. Opened the laptop and found a black screen... power light lit, but no other apparent activity. Assumed … |
 | I have a Gateway M520 laptop. The CD/DVD drive does not show up on Windows. The tray will open and close just fine, the light blinks like its reading it but does not register. Windows said the device is working properly and the driver is installed. It does however register … |
| | Hello, I am a newbie poster with a laptop question. I have a Dell Latitude laptop that won't boot to Windows (only to the BIOS screen). What steps do I need to take to troubleshoot this problem and then fix it? Thanks, Rod |
| | [COLOR=black]I have had a wireless home network, which is secured (WEP), for couple of years now, with no problem, am using modem/router plugged into desktop PC (Win XP SP2) and two Sony Vaio laptops on wireless. My laptop VGN-SZ17 (bought it recently) could always connect perfectly, but 2 days ago … |
| | my dell inspiron 5160 laptop will not start I need help. I turn the system on with battery and the ac led green light comes, the fan starts and suddenly the system turns off just like that. when I take out the battery and try to start my laptop with … |
| | Hey all, I'm [I]attempting[/I] to work on a customers laptop and am completely stumped. I was told that it was working fine until he installed software for his iPod. The installation told him to reboot and now it won't power up at all. The battery seems to be fully charged … |
 | Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place for this, but... A while ago I was thinking of getting a new laptop. At first I was going to focus on battery life, but as time went by I saw myself caring less about that and more about a quality machine. …  |
| | I am working on a Gateway laptop M520cs for a friend. It had a problem with the power button being stuck/broken. Which wouild not allow the laptop to power up. I thought I had fixed that problem, I replaced the power button panel. Afterwards it would power on and off. … |
| | Hi, I have Windows XP SP2 & Dot Net 2003 installed in my laptop. Actually i installed Dot Net couple of months back & i didn't work in that. Couple of days back, when i tried to create a sample ASP .NET / C# web project, it gave the following … |
| | we bought my stepdaughter advent laptop that more often than not displays multicolor virtical lines covering the screen when she switches it on, after doing a 30minute crash and re boot over the phone with the tech guys who said it was a graphic card problem which didnt solve the … |
| | When I press the power button, the screen turns on and shows me the Gateway logo along with two FN options - the BIOS and the Setup - both of which need to be chosen quickly. The screen immediately goes black. The laptop sounds like it is running, but it … |
| | [B]Computer:[/B] Dell inspiron e5105 laptop [B]Warranty:[/B] Expired. [B]Situation:[/B] Spilled soda on my laptop, and like idiot I just cleaned it up with paper towel and continued gaming. My computer suddenly shut off and was out of operation (nothing happening when hit power) for about a week. [B]Diagnosis:[/B] I got it … |
| | i have a gateway laptop dont know the exact model but to the problem It will load up and get stuck on the loading bar or if i try to launch start up repair it just blacks out sometimes i get a flash of the blue screen but i can … |
| | I had this laptop only for a year and half never done any physical damage, it is was in excellent condition until the screen went crazy. Its a bit difficult to describe but mainly all the colors got mixed up, ive attached an image of the screen do have a … |
| | :rolleyes: Hi, Mine is a Dell Inspiron 640M Laptop.Problem is I can hear what others are saying,but they can't hear me. Seems to be problem with internal microphone. How to make it activate? In Ctrl Panel->Speech/Sound Settings,Microphone settings are not activated.I prefer internal mic than external one. Plz help. |
| | I have a Sony Vaio VGN-S260 laptop and the other day I walked across my carpeted room to turn it on and when I touched it I felt a very little shock and now it won't power up... I think it's the motherboard but am not certain any suggestions on … |
| | hi, i was wondering if anyonme could help me with this problem i cant seem to fix. iv got an asus laptop, and am connected to the internet through a rowder. my connection to the rowder is strong, and my msn messenger is still working. although when trying to browse … |
| | I was trying to reboot my laptop because it has alot of popups and junk on it but it was working. I put in the 1st boot cd and all was fine. When I put in the second cd it read 1/2 of it, then said application error, cannot read … |
| | Hi, i'm new in C#, so i need u'r help :D the problem : I want make software for listen radio in my laptop. but i don't know what the first step that i must do. can you help me. Thanks.  |
| | My Compaq Presario 2100 died.. toasted motherboard. I gutted it and I kept some of the decent parts.. if anyone wants something let me know.. I think the only thing worth while is the LCD which is why I posted this in this dicussion group... Mfg: LG P/n: LP150X08 (A3) … |
| | the device manager shows it is working fine and the driver is installed however when I plug in the ethernet cable it shows me connected and packets are sent but none recieved! How can I get this fixes? thanks in advance!!  |
| | While working with outlook via remote assistance connection where we were simply making a back up file of outlook....the keyboard on the laptop generated charecters that were not the same as the keys pressed. Interestingly t e s t works but other keys do not. For example abcdefgh are ok …  |
| | My friend sent me his Hp pavilion ZT1000 for me to fix. Normally, i am very good at computers, but this laptop has gotten me stumped. Sometimes it boots up 100% perfectly, runs a few hours, and then the screen is still, but the mouse/keyboard doesn't work, nor does anything … |
| | I bought a Samsung 226BW montior and hooked it up to my A8Js. Everything was fine, the 226BW was just a clone of my laptop display. Then I did something that I can't remember (could be set the resolution to 1680x1050, which is higher than the laptop LCD's native resolution … |
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