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| USB unknown device WinXP | 12/31/2009 | Shot |
Q: QUESTION posted: WinXP laptop SP3 1 USB port already used but have Ethernet port and the mentioned ...
A: I don't know of any way to hook a USB device to an Ethernet port and make it work. If the USB port ...
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| USB Problems WinXP SP3 | 12/31/2009 | Shot |
Q: QUESTION posted: WinXP laptop SP3 1 USB port already used but have Ethernet port and the mentioned ...
A: I don't know of any way to hook a USB device to an Ethernet port and make it work. If the USB port ...
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| Google Earth made me do it! | 9/15/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have a 2008 HP Pavilion. Yesterday, I tried to downloan Google Earth and it would not work ...
A: If you have installed XP over Vista, need to install Vista again. The steps will be similar that of ...
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| turn off problem | 8/31/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have a dv2641tx laptop which i bought from Korea. It has been now 1 yrs old.The problem is that my ...
A: Can just boot the computer, go to Control panel, Administrative tools, Event viewer. And quickly ...
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| reseting factory settings | 8/31/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: and thanks alot for your help my situation is that i am a student in a special laptop program, and ...
A: Restoring the comp will not clear the hardd rive. It restores the registry, in case of damage. If ...
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| laptop | 8/29/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: my laptop turns on ok but screen goes blue and asks to run backup disc,but i dont have one made,what ...
A: Some important OS files are missing from your computer. It can be solved easily. 1. Boot in safe ...
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| laptop problem | 8/29/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: my problem is that my laptop will not start up, or do much of anything for that matter. when i turn ...
A: If "it won't ever get far enough to enter bios", this is a hardware problem. It may be the RAM ...
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| Notebook harddrive | 8/29/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have dell inspiron 2650 notebook,about 10 years old.Windows xp home.I accidently dropped heavy ...
A: I am not sure whether it is the OS or hard drive. SP1 do not have the latest version of "Windows ...
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| gateway m320 won't turn on | 8/28/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have an old Gateway m320 laptop (model m320x - CTO). I bought it used and it has always only ...
A: I am aware of this situation. Windows do not need to boot up. Just go through the instructions. 1. ...
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| RE: Laptop screen | 8/28/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have sony vaio VGN N31s model. I having problem with screen from yesterday.\ The screen is so dim, ...
A: 1. Reset BIOS. Enter BIOS while booting, restore all options to defaults, Save and Exit. 2. ...
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| gateway m320 won't turn on | 8/27/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have an old Gateway m320 laptop (model m320x - CTO). I bought it used and it has always only ...
A: If your comp boots upto the BIOS screen, it is an OS issue. Your hardware is fine. Do a repair ...
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| laptop | 8/26/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: when i restart my computer, i get the option to enter safe modes or the other times when i can do a ...
A: 1. Enter safe mode. 2. Go to Start>Run and type sfc.exe/scannow 3. Have the Windows cd handy in ...
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| Dell Laptop | 8/26/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have had my Dell Inspiron laptop since March09 and have had problems with windows vista. I have ...
A: They are right in saying that it is a software problem. However, it ca be solved very easily. 1. ...
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| sound driver | 8/26/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: i cant install sound driver in my sony laptop.which i formatted and installed windows xp pro sp3. ...
A: I can see two possibilities: You said you have installed XP, so you must download the XP driver. In ...
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| Possibly Damaged Laptop | 8/24/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: Firstly, thank you for taking my question. This is regarding potential damage to my laptop, and the ...
A: This is not a potential damage, your laptop is still booting up as the hard drive is moving. ...
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| Laptop damn slow.. damn slow | 8/24/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: The issue with my laptop is - it has become damn slow. All the applications, including MS office, ...
A: Please read my responses between the lines: There are many softwares that were installed over the ...
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| acer laptop wont turn on | 8/23/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: My acer aspire 5630 laptop cut out when i was using it and now wont turn back on. Before it cut out ...
A: Heat is death to electronic components. Sounds like initially you were triggering the CPU temp ...
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| laptop settings | 8/22/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I just bought a wireless ready labtop. A Toshiba that runs on Vista. I am unable to find the "Turn ...
A: Go to: My Computer > My Network Places > View Network Connections. Right click the wireless ...
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| slow | 8/22/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I dont even know if I have some kind of blocker or what I need as far as a protection thing. I was ...
A: No worries. You have come to the right place. First, if you computer is set to Show Hidden Files, ...
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| Laptop Replacement Screen Problem | 8/22/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I recently got a replacement screen for my Dell Inspiron 6000. The screen sort of works but has ...
A: If they are there during booting, your drivers are all right. If they are not appearing in the ...
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| Power Issues | 8/22/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I installed a replacement motherboard for a Toshiba P25-S607. Upon installing the motherboard and ...
A: That ticking sound is normally a capacitor blowing off (it normally gives a pop sound), a fuse ...
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| Toshiba Laptop Freezing | 8/21/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: For the past couple of weeks my laptop has been acting weird, freezing almost every time i use it ...
A: You need go to: Control panel> Administrative tools > Event viewer and see the messages in red and ...
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| laptop wont boot | 8/20/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have an old model of neo, i dont really know its model.. when i opened it this morning, the laptop ...
A: If you can see the beginning portion, the problem is in OS. First get into BIOS and go to BOOT ...
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| vostro_1400_any opened window won't close | 8/20/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: os: windows vista. Six months back purchased. I stopped dell support applications as and system ...
A: Go to: C:/windows/prefetch Delete all the files inside this folder. Note, don't delete this ...
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| Laptop Replacement Screen Problem | 8/19/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I recently got a replacement screen for my Dell Inspiron 6000. The screen sort of works but has ...
A: You'll need to first find out where is the problem. - Whenever the distortion is occurring ...
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| phono hole | 8/17/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: the phono hole on my laptop is broken, i have heard that you can get an adaptor for USB so i can ...
A: Yes, you can. All you need is a USB headphone adapter. See the pic I attached here. You can also ...
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| acer aspire 5735 problem | 8/17/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: i have a acer aspire5735 and ive got a blank/black screen with only the cursor visible. Thankyou ...
A: It can be OS problem or a harddrive failure. To check, inser the original Windows cd / repair disk ...
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| Delete browsing history/computer running slow | 8/16/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: My 3yr old Dell Inspiron E1705 laptop running on Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build ...
A: You need to run a complete disk clean up and keep doing it at least once a month, if you use the ...
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| Dell vostro 1400 laptop overheating problem . | 8/15/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: my dell vostro 1400 with windows vista business is 15 months old and it is getting overheated. Till ...
A: You need to clean the fan and the heatsink. They usually get clogged in dirt and causes over heating ...
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| queries | 8/15/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: i have a compaq presario V2000 modellaptop,i want to know how much RAM capacity can be increased ...
A: compaq presario V2000 is a series of laptops. There are many models in it. It will vary from model ...
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| Video problems | 8/13/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have a Dell Latitude D600 running Windows XP SP3. Recently, I was having problems with the port ...
A: The difference between Safe mode and Normal mode is that, in safe mode that drivers are not loaded. ...
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| laptop | 8/13/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: i do that to save the battery's life. is that a good idea? how about if i turn off the laptop and ...
A: i got a laptop and every time i use it i plug it in the wall. i do that to save the battery's life. ...
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| laptop monitor problem | 8/13/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have an hp laptop that has worked great for years. This morning when I turned it on the sign-on ...
A: If your pre-start up (should be BIOS) screen was not showing the distortion, thank God, your ...
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| Acer Aspire 3000 keyboard and mouse | 8/12/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: This laptop has recently developed a problem in that as it boots to windows xp, the mouse cursor ...
A: Just go to the Acer support site and find out if you are using the proper drivers. Also, check ...
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| Inspire Laptop screen | 8/12/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: While using the laptop the screen all of a sudden went fuzzy with a green background. Kind of looks ...
A: You don't need to remove the graphics card. Just uninstall the old driver. After uninstalling, ...
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| PC KEYBOARD FAILURES | 8/11/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I GOT A NOTE FROM SOMEONE AT YOUR SITE THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO HELP ME IS THERE ...
A: Have you tried with an external USB keyboard? If you have a desk top, contect its keyboard to the ...
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| My laptop won't boot | 8/10/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 1520. I run Windows XP. When I turned it on this morning, I get the following ...
A: Do this in Safe Mode: If the security hive is corrupt, it may be possible to rename the security ...
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| laptop problems | 8/9/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: i turn on my computer but its not showing nothing just a black screen can u help me fix it or tell ...
A: You need to give me some information to find out what is the exact cause, solve it: Do you see the ...
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| Toshiba Satellite A215 Model PSAFGU-058002 | 8/8/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: It won't power on at all. A lady came in to my computer store here with this laptop telling me it's ...
A: Scroll down this page it will show you the picture of the CMOS battery T satellite: ...
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| Toshiba Satellite A215 Model PSAFGU-058002 | 8/7/2009 | Hazarika |
Q: It won't power on at all. A lady came in to my computer store here with this laptop telling me it's ...
A: This is a motherboard issue. Remove the adapter and the battery, keep for an hour and put back in. ...
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