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there is a kind of upgradeable laptop graphics based on the MXM form factor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_PCI_Express_Module you'd need to know whether the graphics in your laptop is MXM compliant. If it isn't then it'll be soldered onto the mainboard and thus non-upgradeable

bus speed is between the cpu and the memory (usually).

try booting into safe mode and deleting the files manually from them. Press F8 during boot up to get into Windows Safe Mode

I don't think you need to change your .bat file I think you need to look for a cfg or ini file in the install directory and see if you can force screen res there, then just for good measure I'd set the properties of that file to 'read only' if it isn't already.

If the HP site had ads on it I would swear this was a marketing campaign to get hits

As if by magic................... http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNameId=439431&lang=en&cc=uk&taskId=135&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=439424 the power of Google !

I would say the above spec is fine if you can stand lowering the res and the detail settings on a few of the more demanding titles. You might need to drop from 1080p down to 720p to get playable framerates in some games. GTA IV for example is a bit of a system killer but if you drop the res and...

I'd agree with the poster above, check that your speaker/headphone balance is set in the middle. Also I'd check that the 'control box' is properly plugged at the PC. Mono sound can often result from cables not being plugged in all the way. Maybe just to be sure you should unplugged and plugged...

Most TVs will just detect the computer and automatically display the picture. If you're having issues with it the most common remedy is switch the TV on first and then the PC. If you want to use the PC while your hubby is watching stuff on the TV screen you'll need to use the extend desktop...

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=uk&prodNameId=19142&taskId=135&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=25521&lang=en&cc=uk or learn to search the support site.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_with_DirectX_10_support check if the game is on the list. Like the poster above said, there aren't that many DX10 games. Most games jumped to DX11.

erm..... check the dell website go to the support section and check for the model of your PC. There's bound to be one. http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriversHome/ShowProductSelector Here ya go that should get you started (I hope)

download and install Direct X, or reinstall the game. Sounds like there has been an error during install and one of the Direct X files has failed to install or become corrupted.

If you downloaded a legal copy via steam or gamersgate, or Direct2Drive, or something similar. I would suggest checking their forums for users with a similar problem. If you downloaded via steam you might want to try right clicking on the game title in your library list and selecting...

Run games for the next 3 years (or until 2016) on ultra settings with kit bought today ? Not a chance ! Though I will say this, it will be dependent on how much of an upgrade the next Playstation and the next Xbox are, seen as most PC games seem to be ports these days. If they seriously up the...