Computer question
When you are doing nothing at all with the computer but you see the processor and hard drive are getting a workout, how can you find out what is running and who is running it?
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computer question.
I'm looking to create a RAID 1 mirror array in my desktop; but when do I load the operating system into the hard drive, before or after I create they array?
Do both hard drives have to be the same size?0 -
This hurts the pride a bit since I'm a computer tech, but recently my wife somehow got only one of our cd-rom's views set like this: 
I've tried resetting the view, I've tried going to the other views and "apply to all folders"... Nothing! It is simply seperated by alpha letters and I don't see where that's an option. She thought she clicked by the name column in the normal view to sort by name. All I know is I've never seen this in all my years as a tech... [V]0 -
Hi, I'm getting this pop-up while in internet explorer:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
? NOTICE: IF your computer has errors in the registry database or file system, it could cause unpredictable or erratic behavior, freezes and crashes.
Fixing these errors can increase your computer's performance and prevent data loss.
Would you like to install WinFixer 2005 to check your computer for free? (Recommended)
OK Cancel
When I try to back out of this box I am sent directly to the Winfixer website. This happens all the time I have tried to get rid of it with anti-virus and anti-spyware to no avail. Is this Winfixer something I should try or stay away from. I don't trust it at all. Any suggestions or warning are appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill
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What is a UTF-8 URL? 0 -
i have dial up at home [V] and just got dsl at work [:D] but my labtop wont seem to connect with the dsl its keeps looking for the dial up how do i convert it? thanks in advance 0 -
I'm getting another computer that's the same make and model I have now. I have recovery disc but what I want to do is turn the new one into a twin with exactly the same stuff that is in this one.
Is there a way with cables or data discs to download from #1 to #2?
Keep it simple as I'm an idiot on this stuff.0 -
How do you tell what your CPU is doing and why?
My hard drive light is on SOLID for a LONG time, the computer is running SLOW. I don't have anything running that I am aware of that would slow this down that much.
How do I delete temporary files and windows trash that keeps slowing it down. I am running VISTA home premium.0 -
Every word and every image looks like it shifted to the left real fast leaving a slight diminishing trail about 1/2 inch long. What the heck happened? My grand son was on here playing games and when I turned the computer back on thats the way it is. 0 -
My computer is about to go down for the count. What's a GOOD computer I can replace it with?
Can new computers run Windows VISTA or Windows 7?0 -
How do I get to the "CONTROL PANEL" in Win. 8.1.
I have been there before but have totally forgotten.
Thanks in advance.0 -
Someone gave me a laptop that has windows vista on it. Problem is the person that put vista on it didn't have the code and of course it shut down after 30 days. I can get into safe mode. What would it take to put a legal vista on it? If I can repair it my grand son will get it. 0 -
Can a camera you use on your computer be used to load its images to your computer to be saved? To put it another way can it be used as a security camera? 0 -
I am running XP PRO operating system and my computer boots up slower than fog off of hen s---! Anyway around all the boot up crap that is slowing it down? Thanks 0 -
If I know an IP address, but don't know the website, how do I access that IP address? The reason I ask is, my firewall shows me the IP address of people who try to hack in my PC, and I would like to ping them back just to let them know I know they're trying to look in.
Measure twice, cut once.
Empty the clip!0 -
Wife and I are the administrators on the computer. The kids have limited accounts. One of the kids has found a way to make their "My Documents" folder invisible to us.
We can still navigate to the folder by rooting around in the C drive so it is no big deal but I am baffled as to why it won't show up for me,I can't get it to show up under "My Computer" with the rest of the "My Documents" folders.
All the accounts are set to show ALL files. Any ideas?
I am not a number I am a free man0 -
Computer question.
Is a 1250W power supply too much for a computer?
In case your wondering I will be running two BDR drives, 5 120mm fans, 2 harddrives in raid array, 6 mem slots and a two way SLI video cards.0 -
Im far from being computer oriented,so maybe you can help me.When Im on line I get Microsoft updates to install in my PC.They offer an up date about once a week,I usually accept and install them.But I never can tell any difference after the updates are installed.Should I accept the updates or just ignore them? Thanks in advance.
Rugster0 -
Some pictures ar blocked by my computer. Is it the Outlook Express or the Norton doing the blocking???
Most pictures come through but if someone forewards an email with pictures it says that they were blocked to keep someone from identifying my computer.
How do I turn this off so I can get the pictures???0 -
can you put 2 different video cards in a computer when they're from different mfrs and use totally different drivers?
right now I do have 2 vid cards with a monitor on each one, everything works fine cuz they're both from the same mfr and use the same driver.
but I got this mongo 21" monitor that can do a 2048x1536 resolution, and neither of my vid cards can do that. so I want to swap 1 card with a newer one. no vid cards are available that use the same driver as what I'm using right now. so it will be different. I don't want to replace both cards.
would it work?0 -
computer question.
My new motherboard will not have anay ide/pata cable ports so I will be in need of an adapter like the one listed below. The stats list dvd/cd-rom drives and what not; but my question is will this adapter work on and convert pata floppy drives?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=12-232-002&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=(keywords)&Page=10 -
I need to a run diagnostics on my computer...In the book it says to open up Pc Doctor to do this...My problem is that it came with windows 2000 in it and has been upgraded to Xp pro... Tried to open Pc Doctor and it doesn't exit..Does Xp pro call it something else??? 0 -
I can't remember my windows password on one of my computers and need to either disable the password funtion or bypass it in order to log onto my network system. Is there anyway I can change my password without remembering my old one or is there some way I can disable the password funtion. I have had to do this before but cannot for the life of me remember what steps I took to disable the password. HELP!
"Neca eos omnes. Deus suos agnoscet."0 -
computer question:
I had to replace a case fan in my computer cause I heard a weird noise and determined a blade is cracked. The bummer is that is was in a tediuos metal enclosure and you had the take off and install so may hard to reach screws to replace the fan.
Long story short; I do not know if I accidently shorted out the board or if its a hard-drive problem, but when I go to start up my computer it comes to the screen that says press 'del' for setup, ctrl + z for ez flash bios etc.... When that screen appeares it just stays there for an abnormally length of time. It would only stay on that screen for 2-3 seconds at most, not it can take two to three minuters or longer to get to the WIN 7 welcome screen.
The odd thing is every function on my computer seems to be fine, just the start-up takes waaaay too long.
Did I short out a component?
Is my hard-drive to blame?
Any help is appreciated.
P.S. I have my HD split into 2 partitions, and I did a clean install of the partition where the OS is, but the same problem still occurs.0 -
hi
computer started runnin REALLy slow yesterday.
did all the disc clean up and defrag, closed all programs, did virus scan etc, but no luck.
today I did system restore to 1/1/09 and now everything is back to normal.
this all started when the mrs was searching for something on the internet.[B)]
anyway, is there a way to find out what is different (programs etc) between 1/1/09 and 1/7/09 so i can delete it?
thanks!
tom
BTW I am a computer idiot, so please keep it simple![:)]0 -
Is there any way to see and view what has been printed from the internet or from the computer recently?
Thanks,
Bill0 -
Down loaded ie8 about four weeks ago and have had nothing but trouble since. Main thing is a very slow computer. I can reset and it speeds up for a couple of hours. I think I was running ie6 and was happy but bought into the newer/better thing. If I delete ie8 will ie6 still be there? 0 -
Can an upgrade version of windows vista be installed on an windows xp OS or do I need the full version?
I was looking at amazon dott kom and I saw vista home premium [old version]; what exactly is old version?0 -
Trying to list a couple pistols on the auction side tonight.
For some reason the photos will not go from my hard-drive and load.
I get a window stating.
"Network Error"
Connection re-set by peer"
Any clues ???0 -
Before I take an action I was wondering if one of the more 'puter savy gents here could give me a straight answer.
Last weekend I updated/-graded my 'puter's security software.
This computer had/has Norton 2006 installed but is expired.
I bought and downloaded Norton 360.
Now, can I uninstall Norton '06 or does the Norton 360 need it to run??
Thanks for all the help.0 -
Do they make a repeater for a wireless system? Signal is not strong enough because of walls and distance. 0
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