Hello,
I have a PB Legend 3540, I do not recall getting any CD that had Master CD written on it . I was wondering if the Microsoft Windows 95 Companion CD is the master CD? I also have the PB Navigator CD. Any info would be well appreciated.
OK, I will try to keep simple.
I have a beta of W7 on a partitioned HD. It will expire tonight 3/1/10.
I want to keep Ultimate (would settle for Pro).
I need to keep it as cheap as possible.
i am thinking about going OEM.
I would like to find out if I can use an upgrade of Ultimate with the...
Hello there,I am a new guy here(i am also a newbie about hardware),I want to make a choice about a new system that I want to get and I really need your help.I have read some topics of your forum but I still can't decide,so:
The system I can afford consists of a cpu intel core i3@2.93,4gb ram...
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The Presario 7PL290 (Presario 7000) has two 9-pin cables with connectors from
the front of the case. The computer has a firewire card with a keyed 9-pin
connector and a similar 9-pin connector on the motherboard. I replaced the...
Why can't this upgrading thing be as easy as if you want to save things save them if you want to carrying games informational cds ect... or whatever if you have xp sp3 and just want to upgrade to 7 just do it and save all of you junk on a cd of other usb hard drive and tranfer it later without...
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I found this String in a Dell BIOS:
**** MANUFACTURING MODE: LEVEL [ ] ****
Press Fn-X to return the system to normal running mode.
Anyone knows how to enter to this "Manufacturing Mode"??
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I just bought a 'new' PSU for my Gateway Performance 800 and am amazed at
how much it's cost me! As I live in the UK and Gateway are un the US now and
the only place to buy the PSU was from Skyline Engineering (US). The actual...
Hello,
I just bought the Audi TTS that comes with the premium MMI Bose sound system! I hate it...sound pretty bad...also can't play iPhone with Pandora. I have been trying to get around it because I love Pandora. Can anyone help me with some advices please! I would also want to improve...
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I already know the answer but just need some reassurance and opinions :-)
My 8400 warranty expires next month and I have an offer from Dell for 3 more
years @$210 total. I do plan on keeping the PC at least two years and could
even be...
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We have a weird problem on 2 HP Laserjet IIP printers. If you run a
continuous print-test (Hold down Alt + Test for 5 seconds), the first
page comes out...
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I'm considering upgrading my I8000 laptop to max out the amount of ram and
get Win-XP
on it (probably "home" versus "professional").
I can locate the memory for the laptop; should be no problem with getting
it installed.
However, I'm...
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I have an OptiPlex GX1 mini tower. When I look at the motherboard I
see three 40 pin sockets. Two at the end are labelled IDE and IDE2.
There is one more 40 pin socket in the middle but no label.
Is this another IDE socket to which I can...
I know it is a new about a cat, so it is not a head line piece or some people would even say it doesn't deserve to be on the news, but I like cats so:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-30/cat-with-two-faces-enters-record-book/3193290
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Hi,
I was just given a Compaq Presario 5020 by a friend who wanted to clear
out his apartment. It's got everything it needs to work except memory,
and the case is a bit beat up.
I was thinking of doing a couple things (after getting...
Found this article, Pretty interesting stuff. As long as they can make it cheap enough I don't see why they couldn't use this to completely replace copper in all wiring systems even computers. Although personally I would love to see diamond based circuits since they transfer heat almost...
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Am I missing a port?
I was sure I was supposed to be getting a Firewire port!
I'd planned to plug my digital video into it! Manual mentions it, but
I've inspected the back closely and no sign of it.
It's 2:20 am and I've been tracking...
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Hi Folks,
Am reaquainting myself with compaq servers after some years - need some
help!
Have picked up a compaq 3000R 450Mhz server with twin 9.1 GB disks. It
is in an unknown state - though I was...
So how do the political topics go here? Do the political threads here lean Left or Right? Are there rules on replying to a thread with a differing view?
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Hi
I am thinking of getting a Lian Li case 61 USB that comes with 4, 80MM Adda
fans, so I can cool my system a little better so I can overtclock it a
little more.
Does anyone know if the Adda case fans have the third wire for...
Hi all,
I am in the process of building a new PC (not for games purposes, just some multimedia and internet tasks), and I have a silly doubt regarding the processor+chipset+RAM memory combination.
Right, the stuff that I have chosen is:
- Motherboard with chipset Intel G33 Express, with system...
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Hi folks--
I have a Dell Inspiron 3700 that I bought in 1999 and is still going strong.
As it is my *second/backup* system, I'm happy with it and haven't upgraded
it since I bought it, other than moving up to Windows ME, and upgrading...
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Anyone else having system backorder problems. I was told they are
having a shortage of Intel chips. That sounds like it could be more
widespread. Mine was ordered in mid Nov., was estimated done by Dec.
1 and now Dec. 16 it's still...
I have the fx-8350, would it be worth it to change over to LGA 2011 socket and the 3930k, and upgrade from a 212 evo to a the H100i
Upgrades:
CPU:
http://microcenter.com/product/376493/Core_i7_3930K_32GHz_LGA_2011_Boxed_Processor#
$499
COOLER...
I am about to purchase the following system. All of the other components (DVD, Case, etc.) will come from my existing system. I selected this set up due to its performance for the price and the ability to upgrade later. Also, the integrated graphics on the MB will get me by for a little while so...
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Hi,
I have to replace a hard drive in a Dimension L733r and I do not have
the computer's manuals anymore. How can I take the hard drive off? I
can not see any screws/latches. I took off the left side of the
computer but can't see any...
Hello all I was playing a game last night when the screen froze and the computer stopped working. I ended up powering it down and now I can't even get into the BIOS, I can get to the post screen I think it's called which tells me that it's initializing usb controllers (doesn't work without them...
I finally finished piecing together a build. It's primarily for gaming and general entertainment. It'll be hooked up to a 1080p 42" HDTV. I'll also do some lighter programming and hardware experimentation on it, but nothing too insane. Trying to keep the total build under or around $1000...
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I am looking at an Iomega External Hard Drive for my Windows XP system.
Do you have any recommendations for or against Iomega?
Thanks, Allen