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| | I bought a used laptop and the former owner partitioned the hardrive (no big deal) but added a second operating system on the other partition. I have windows 7 on the primary partiton but don't know how to uninstall an operating system and don't know if there is a risk …  |
 | Hi there, Whenever I try to use my webcam on samsung RV520, it says cannot find device. I just had that laptop 1 month ago. I checked on the control panel. It does not show up there either. Any ideas???? |
| | Hi all, For starters,i have looked at other forum posts on this site and used the recommendations there for this problem I have and no solution had seemed to help. I have a dell xps m1530 laptop, about 2.5 years old. It has handled very rigorous situations, like intense gaming, … |
| | Hi all, For starters,i have looked at other forum posts on this site and used the recommendations there for this problem I have and no solution had seemed to help. I have a dell xps m1530 laptop, about 3 years old. It has handled very rigorous situations, like intense gaming, …  |
| | Hello I have a problem with my laptop display and really need an advice. I put my laptop next to another one that has the same display adapter(intel gma 4500m) and I noticed that the blue color on my laptop is darker. I put the same settings on both computers(default) … |
| | Hello Mac users, I'm trying to hook up my husbands dell printer with my mac. We have two printers in our office and it's crowded. I wanted to get rid of my hp printer, the two printers are about the same. I can't figure out this printer driver thing. I … |
| | I am about to place my order for the Dell Inspiron 14-R.[CODE] Processor 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic SP1 64bit (English) Display 14.0" HD WLED True-Life Display (1366x768) with LCD Bezel Memory3 4GB4 …  |
| | I am planning to purchase a laptop.I am basically want to use it for programming so I don't want a fancy graphic card or any other such extra feature. I live in India where a laptop that sells for 700 $ in US is sold for 1000 $.I want to …  |
| | Is this Toshiba Qosmio T851/D8CR laptop good? I am planning to purchase a laptop.I am basically want to use it for programming so I don't want a fancy graphic card or any other such extra feature. I live in India where a laptop that sells for 700 $ in US … |
| | Hello everybody, I need your help choosing between these 2 PCs : --------HP G6-1250/1/2/3 Intel Core i5-2430M 6GB Ram 640GB HDD DVDRW 15.6" LED LAN, WIFI VGA:HD6470M 1GB Bluetooth/Cam/Windows 7 Premium 64-bit --------HP G7-1350 Intel Core i5-2450M 6GB Ram 750GB HDD DVDRW 17.3" LED LAN, WIFI VGA:HD7450M 1GB Bluetooth/Cam/ Windows … |
 | I have been using a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop for almost 4 years now. I purchased it to use in college and now that I am almost done my four year degree, I am wondering if it is time to move on and buy a new one. I know the … |
| | Hi, I'm having a problem with my Dell Vostro 17000 laptop (Vista). Basically it starts and sounds as though it is starting normally (the little webcam light flickers etc exactly as it does normally) but instead of taking me to the login screen I just have a black screen and … |
| | So my laptop is about 3 years old and getting due for replacement, its recenetly gone wonky too but i want to see if its worth taking in. So after starting up it seemed like a had a stuck key as my password field was just filled up. I shut …  |
| | Hi guys, I have an Asus F5GL (X59GL) and my fan is pretty loud. It sounds like when it powers on its clipping something. Now I dont mind taking it out, giving it the once over and even replacing it if required. My issue is this: How the hell does … |
| | I removed all devices from the motherboard but the cooling fan runs for approximately 3 second then stops turning. "6 volts" is printed (on motherboard) near the fan assembly, but it measured 5 volts instead when I checked it. Is this typical for this model? I was unable to find … |
| | Earlier today, I unplugged the power cord from my machine to move it to a different room (the machine was running at the time). When I plugged the machine back in it did not respond and would not charge the battery. Slowly, the battery began to lose its charge, and … |
| | A friend asked me to look at their Dell Inspiron 1525 (Vista OS) because it's not starting up. Here's what happens. When you press the power button, a black screen flashes with the Dell Logo. Then immediately the laptop powers back off. The 'on' button remains lit but the fans … |
| | i search and find this code at [URL="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/codejunkie/archive/2008/09/13/bluetooth-device-control-development-using-c.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0&CommentPosted=true#10237561"]http://blogs.msdn.com/b/codejunkie/archive/2008/09/13/bluetooth-device-control-development-using-c.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0&CommentPosted=true#10237561[/URL] and I think this code can be used to make the Bluetooth on my pc turn on or off but the code using reference to windows mobile. anybody have idea on this... I need the sample to turn on and off Bluetooth … |
| | Hey, I'm hoping someone could help me. I received my 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-10666 today to upgrade my [URL="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02035288&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4125903"]HP DV6-2154ca[/URL] from 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 memory. I installed them successfully and even the BIOS did show 8129MB of RAM and showed the RAM modules placed (note: showed serial numbers as 00000.. …  |
| | I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP on a friends Sony VGN-FS620/W. The keyboard is not working, I can't even boot to BIOS because the keyboard isn't recognized. I have a clean formatted disk, no OS installed. I tried to install DOS 7.10 from the CD/DVD ROM drive which still works, …  |
| | my laptop's Hard disk crashed. So is there any way to install windows xp in a memory card. Have a nice day! :) |
| | I've been cruising around looking for an answer to my problem, but no one who posted has the same problem I do, therefore I'm not sure if the process is the same. About 10 months ago, my laptop screen just up and went black. I could faintly see what i …  |
 | Hi folks, I'm planning to purchase a laptop which fulfill my requirements. My laptop use will be for programming(C/C++/embedded/graphics/system) and multimedia(songs, movies etc) and Also I need a machine at my hometown(I goes to my hometown frequently, on alternate weekends) Currently, I've a desktop with following specifications.. Procesor: Intel Core … |
| | [ATTACH=RIGHT]21290[/ATTACH]The HP ProBook 6560b at first glance is not distinguishable from other laptops. However, this business rugged machine was designed for the modern day businessman. It’s sleek, charcoal black aluminum case is smooth to the touch. Weighing in at a little less than six pounds, this laptop was made to … |
| | I currently own a laptop and an xbox. My two sisters both own separate laptops and we have a main household computer. Our connection is still really fast with all these, however when my older sister connects her laptop to our modem (a netgear DGN2000) everyone except the main computer … |
| | Alright, my Thinkpad T60 decided to stop booting. I've tried all the obvious already. Anyway, when I start it up, it shuts down in 3 seconds. All the lights act normal, but no display. To get it to boot again, I need to remove the A/C and the battery. When … |
| | Symptoms: Laptop boots up and dies in about a minute User had previous trouble with keyboard and had removed and reinserted it before. First 20 seconds of boot attempt is met with that loud "stuck key" repeating sound. Removed keyboard. System began booting without sound, ran for a minute, shut … |
| | HP G61 PICTURE>>> [URL="http://www.it-echo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/HP_G61-511WM.jpg"]http://www.it-echo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/HP_G61-511WM.jpg[/URL] LAPTOP IS IN GOOD CONDITION. NO INDICATION LIGHTS, I PLUGGED IN BATTERY CHARGER ONLY THE TINY WHITE LIGHT ON THE SIDE WHERE ITS PLUGGED IN COMES ON. I REMOVED THE BATTERY, STILL NOTHING, TRIED HOLDING DOWN THE POWER BUTTON... STILL NOTHING. PUT BATTERY BACK IN AFTER … |
| | Toshiba 305 Laptop. Took a blunt trauma to the keyboard, will not start up. [B]On power up, the power on light starts, sometimes the hard drive light will flash very quickly and go out. Then nothing. Nothing ever appears on the display. No beeps. [/B] Sometimes after this, if you … |
 | We have here at our home my wife's work computer. While not today's hottest iron, it is still Centrino Duo machine, runningn WinXP Professional with 1 GB RAM. Our home machine is aged AMD Semptron 3100+ (1.81 GHz) and has 2 GB RAM running WindowsXP Home. While running my Mandelbrot …  |
 | After [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/home-theater-home-entertainment/reviews/366884"]reviewing the Aurora laptop speaker system[/URL] from the same manufacturer, and actually being very impressed with pretty much everything about it, I was rather looking forward to getting my hands on the Sound to Go portable speaker. Unfortunately my enthusiasm was somewhat short lived as the two devices really … |
| | On the 11th September a customer of the [URL="http://www.pcworld.co.uk"]PC World[/URL] computer superstore in Colliers Wood, London took his laptop back for an under warranty repair. The computer was only a few months old, and a crack had appeared near the left hinge which is indicative of an internal joint failing. … |
| | Although the Aurora is, theoretically, a portable speaker system it’s not really that easy to lug around with your laptop unless you do away with a slimline carry case and replace it with a small suitcase. The tubular super-woofer, two tennis ball satellite speakers and not forgetting the power cable … |
| | my Dell insprion 1501 was showing a messag everytime i turned it on "Battery nor recognised, system will be unsable to charge battery" However, i pressed enter, ignored this messgae and it was fine. the other day i turned it on, had the same message and this time it didnt … |
| | Hi Friend I am having Toshiba Laptop Satellite Pro L550D model with PSLXTE serial, I have formatted the system and i installed windows 7 home premium, but my USB drive is not getting detected, I’ve checked my bios it shows USB driver is Enable. But I don’t have driver CD … |
| | Well I ordered this laptop (steal for $400) and I have a few questions.... specs below and so are the questions.... Model- Brand: HP Series: Pavilion Model: dv7-4065dx Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU Type: AMD Phenom II Triple-Core N830 2.1G Screen: 17.3" Memory Size: 4GB DDR3 Hard … |
| | I am going to get my new laptop soon but the cpu is AMD Phenom II X3 N830. It is a socket S1, but I was looking at some quad core Phenoms on ebay but either a) they were slow speeds b) the ram would be only 1066MHZ supported. I … |
 | First thing I plugged in headphone to vaio laptop 2. removed headphone 3. Touch pad's left click stops working 4. It magically returns to life but responds after clicking 3-4 times on the left click Can A short circuit cause this ? and is there anyway to fix it ? |
| | Hello, today I had problem with my client lapto, first everything worked ok as usual and then I had to install new POS printer and I also had to install driver for COM port (3 and 8). [U]After[/U] installing these drivers laptop started to auto shutdown every 5-10 minutes. I …  |
| | hello there, Daniweb community. I'm new to the site and know next to nothing about computers. I have got a problem. I suspect it's common, but regardless, I can't seem to find anyone else with the problem. What's been happening is my laptop (Compaq Presario F767NR) seems to turn off … |
| | Ok, i have a casio laptop and everytime i try to download itunes to it the internet says theres a problem and shuts down. every time i try to close out of a web browser it does this! how do i make it stop???? |
| | Alright a year or so ago my girlfriends got mad at this laptop and squeezed the screen till it broke. then out of rage she punched the screen. Her parents gave me this laptop and said I could have it if I can fix it so I've been working on … |
| | The right click on my laptop has stopped working properly. You can drag and highlight things with it but no normal right click functionality. This occurs with the touch pad and when a USB mouse is plugged in also. No problem when in administrator account. All settings are default nothing … |
| | I have this problem since 3 months. When I turn on my laptop (toshiba A215 s4807) only cooler starts and nthing more (no display, hdd etc.) so I have to wait like 10 minutes with laptop turned on like that and than turn it of an turn on again and …  |
| | Hey yall, I've recently encountered a very annoying and discouraging problem. The other day, I was on my laptop; Windows Vista, Inspiron 1501, I'd say about 2.5 years old; When it suddenly shut down. Now this is not new to me, my laptop would usually shut down on me after … |
 | Hi My dell inspiron laptop has gone loopy,keeps restarting and no access to safe mode(f8) I wanted to test the hard drive of the dell laptop using an old tecra 8100 wont recongnise hard drive from dell laptop but does recongnise old wd external hard disk. The hard drive is … |
| | I am something of a Windows fanboy I guess, and will make no bones about the fact that I have always thought of the 13" Apple MacBook Pro in the same way that I have about Military Intelligence, European Community and Advanced BASIC: it's an oxymoron. Given that the smallest … |
| | Hello, everyone! This is my first post. It appears that my issue was posted before, but nothing suggested has worked. PLEASE Help!!! My other computer is a Dell Lattitude laptop with 1.0 GHz running XP, and it will not properly boot. All it will do after POST and the "Starting …  |
| | Hello, I have a Acer Aspire 5920 that currently has a 15.4" display, which has very low contrast and and low resolution(1280x800). I just recently had my old 17" Toshiba crap out on me, and it has a absolutely gorgeous screen, high contrast and the resolution is (1440x900). Now what … |
| | Hey people. Basically, what I want to do is detach my laptop's LCD screen and have it less that a meter away from the laptop itself. The reason why I would like to do this is that I am constructing a small table, in which in the middle I plan … |
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