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My second hard disk is no longer visible neither in the BIOS or in WinXP
Help! My second hard disk is no longer visible neither in the BIOS or in WinXP. This happened after I installed a new DVD...
Microsoft AntiSpyware Deleting Norton AntiVirus
FYI --------------------------------------------------------- Security Fix Brian Krebs on Computer Security Microsoft Anti-Spyware Deleting Norton Anti-Virus Microsoft's Anti-Spyware program is causing troubles for people who also use Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus software; apparently...
Dell E510
You're not going to like my answer, but i wouldnt do it. first of all, all these buttociations pricing is cheaper than the regular list price, but never...
Media Test Failure
The service tag in BIOS (which is what you're setting) should match the tag on the service tag label on back of the system (or on the bottom if a notebook). Here are...
added memory so far so good
I posted recently about the sale at Staples. I have a Dell Dim 2400. Over the years it has...
added memory so far so good
Hank: Yes, I agree with you. I have to say, however, that one of my big pet peeves is the amount of time needed for maintenance. I always update my anti-virus...
Ordered Opinions Welcome
OK, below is my order. I thought I'd post it here to get any input that might be helpful for anything I've overlooked. What I want the laptop for...
Ordered Opinions Welcome 1484
On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:53:58 -0700, Notan a agree with that...get the most warranty you can afford. also get yourself a 100gb external hard drive...
Ordered Opinions Welcome 1485
otan Hi, thanks for the info. I would have kept just the standard 1 yr, but I know...
UltraSharp 1905FP Images Random dead pixels
OK, don't quote me on this, but I just purchased some flat panels and the 20.1" was significantly slower than the new 20" wide screen (2005FPW...
Dell can't recapture its glory days
I can see how a person might walk into Best Buy or Comp USA and come out ahead. For ages Dell sold that stupid desktop case in which the front USB and headphone ports were...
My second hard disk is no longer visible neither in the BIOS or in WinXP
Thanks again for your suggestions Stew. They were really helpfull. I was scratching my head abit on how to do a test for the IDE cable, the pins on...
My second hard disk is no longer visible neither in the BIOS or in WinXP
I bought a new Hard Disk today. It is a Maxtor 300GB 6L300R0. I installed it and It did not show...
Dealing effectively with the Dell phone system
As many have experienced, I have gone through "Dell Hell" with their phone and support system. I have been transferred from Small Busines to Home to Small Business again...
Dealing effectively with the Dell phone system
Yep, Know your pain, I was on the phone for over 2 days getting service calls dropped or disconnected over a...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420
My one Windows computer is a Dell, now six years old. The whole setup including monitor cost around $1800 in early 2000 when we got it, and then I've since added a second...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420 1493
NoNoBadDog! Listen to yourself for Pete's sake. How do you think Intel prices their products...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420 1494
Please re-read my posts; I support AMD for a large number of reasons...none of which Intel seems to want to do anything about. My...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420 1495
First of all, communicating through the caches is no better than having to communicate through the NB. You failed to acknowledge my response to that issue. I still maintain that...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420
This is roughly what I've heard from you recently, in order of presentation... 1) You stated that Intel processes use a...
Dell vs. eMachines T6420 1497
seems like an OK box for a 2.2 ghz AMD machine. i personally wouldnt buy that. i dont like the...
Replacing WinME on Dell Inspiron 8000
I`m thinking about *replacing* WinMe on a Dell Inspiron 8000 laptop and installing XP Home from scratch. I...
Labreastude D810 hard drive manufacturer
Any idea if and how one can find out the manufacturer of the hard drives Dell uses on the...
Wireless problemnot sure how to proceed
Here is my set-up: I have a Dell Dim 2400 desktop in the basement. We get Charter cable. We...
Liquid Cooling System
I was looking at the liquid cooling system as an alternative. My fan makes too much noise. Why? I really don't know. I cleaned all the dust out of the inside of the tower...
Laptop for gaming
May I get some opinions, hopefully from users? I looking for a new laptop and want it configured...
Replacement Dimension 3200 motherboard #3T237 1503
It is definately a PC133 based system and if I had to use a stick or two of DDR from another tower of mine for a customer, no big deal for me. To...
Replacement Dimension 3200 motherboard #3T237 1504
Thank you very much for that information. I have a 2300 that someone threw out because it wasn't 'working...
Converting Protected WMAs in Jet Audio 1505
Monica First off, I have never used JetAudio, but I'm fairly certain that if it's a commercial product from a US company (which it appears to be) then it...
Converting Protected WMAs in Jet Audio 1506
Monica I'd bet with almost 100% certainty, the reason the feature was removed was because it violates the DMCA and they were serve cease & decist. Not all DRM schemes are the...
Experienced users of Symantec PC Anywhere....need some help
Peeps - I need help from anyone who's actually configured PC Anywhere and gotten it to work consistently, securely and in a stable manner. I have someone who's insisting that I help with the...
Upgrading an Optiplex GX240
Mark, I was simply going to say that solid P4 Dimension towers (4400, 4500, and 4550 models - full towers) can be had from...
Patience, time will tell
Core Solo is the single core version of Core Duo. Both processors are said to be derivatives of the Pentium-M due to large portions of their design being lifted from...
Running Dell PowerEdge 1850 with Windows XP
I have not run Windows XP Home or Pro on a PowerEdge 1850, but I would advise against trying it. Modern high-end servers generally have chipsets on the motherboard and boards...
Is the Dell site down
My momma don't raise no dummies: But I don't know what this means Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1.2600 (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. Usage: tracert -d -h maximumhops -j host...
AMD and Dell
If what you say is true (that "Intel is feeding Dell insane amounts of money to keep their exclusive agreement"), then my point still stands. No matter where the money-revenue is coming from, Dell's...
my Dell Inspiron 700
I have a question and then a weird experience to report. First, if my mouse pointer lingers on anything for a moment, it kind of autoclicks and chooses that e.g. if it is on a...
OT Throw away b&w laser printers 1514
Hi! the resume for stuff? Any printer could do that, to be quite honest. I don't know about the ML-2010, but the 1710 and 1740 have been *outstanding* printers for...
OT Throw away b&w laser printers 1515
Ben, Tom and Bob, Thanks for the replies. Ben is right the old HP LaserJet's were the office workhorses for many years. The new...
OT Throw away b&w laser printers 1516
Hi! This is what got me to thinking about buying a Samsung printer. I've used a lot of HP printers over time, and each one has given very good service over time. However...
Video upgrades to Optiplex systems
I've been looking at used Optiplex systems - GX240, GX260 and GX270. It seems a lot of corporate leased system upgrades are hitting the market. I'm buying for home use...
Video upgrades to Optiplex systems 1518
Go to the support section of the Dell web site and check the on-line motherboard schematics to make sure that the model you want has an AGP slot. The GX240 I have right...
Video upgrades to Optiplex systems 1519
Thanks much for the pointers: the most common chbuttis I seem to find is the GX Desktop (not SFF) chbuttis as a GX260, do you think a...
Dell 1370 won't talk to WRT54G
Our aging WRT54G has been used to share a cable modem here for several years without problems. Security is minimal - 128-bit WEP...
Experienced users of Symantec PC Anywhere....need some help 1521
Stew, i got pcanywhere to work, it's really quite simple. contact me or call me and i can get into more details with you. -Jay no i use mine...
Experienced users of Symantec PC Anywhere....need some help 1522
pcanywhere over the web is not at all secure unless you use a vpn connection. and even then is it awfully...
Experienced users of Symantec PC Anywhere....need some help 1523
Chris - I appreciate your input, even if you didn't notice it was me asking. There are plenty of areas where I've got things to learn, and I have no problem asking the group, because...
Experienced users of Symantec PC Anywhere....need some help 1524
that all makes sense. i think you should simply tell them that you would not only not...
Largest External HDD I Can Use With a Dimension 8200 1525
Mike, that's what I did, and the Maxtor external OneTouch II is working perfectly. But as mentioned, my Soundblaster PCI card has...
Largest External HDD I Can Use With a Dimension 8200 1526
I have spoken with Maxtor and they sent me a replacement drive. Same problem. When I switch the USB cable to a different USB connector on the back...
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