micoga45: I want my computer to recognize an external hard drive on a specific letter all the time. How? I use my computer personally and for school. It has dual hard drives recognized as C: & D:, a back up partition recognized as E:, & a DVD drive recognized as F:. It's been configured by the IT department to connect to a network drive … [Read more...] about I want my computer to recognize an external hard drive on a specific letter all the time. How?
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Why must I use the “safely remove hardware” application when removing USB memory stick from my computer
alphabravotango: Why must I use the "safely remove hardware" application when removing USB memory stick from my computer Why should I go through all that tedious process.... I just can remove it directly... in which way doing this will affect my computer / USB memory stick? I think that I found the answer: USB devices are flooding the market. … [Read more...] about Why must I use the “safely remove hardware” application when removing USB memory stick from my computer
Why my laptop not connecting to my wireless, yet other models do?
: Laptop not connecting to my wireless, yet other laptops of the same and different models do? In my house we have 2 Fujitsu laptops, an ipod and a notebook, all of which connect to my wifi box fine, except one of the Fujitsu laptops. When this laptop connects to the wifi, it works for a short amount of time but then causes the other laptops to … [Read more...] about Why my laptop not connecting to my wireless, yet other models do?
How do I transfer files from my old computer to my new computer?
rtm862: How do I transfer files from my old computer to my new computer? I just purchased a new computer. The new computer has Windows XP, USB ports, a Firewire port, RJ 11, and RJ45 port. The old computer has Windows Vista, USB ports, RJ11, and RJ45(no Firewire). I need to tranfer my files from the old computer to the new one. What is best … [Read more...] about How do I transfer files from my old computer to my new computer?
How can I get wireless internet without using a desktop?
Indifference: How can I get wireless internet without using a desktop? I got a laptop for X-mas, and my old desktop used Linksys router for wireless internet. However, my desktop got a virus. Now I don't have wireless internet since I don't remember the authorization code (?) to connect to my wireless internet (I had saved the code on my desktop). … [Read more...] about How can I get wireless internet without using a desktop?
How can I stop automatic “Scan for New Hardware” on start-up?
Dante Jr: How can I stop automatic "Scan for New Hardware" on start-up? The reason why I am asking is because I figured out why my laptop doesn't connect to my Ipod because inorder for the ipod to work, for some wierd reason the USB Host Controller needs to be uninstalled then it will work. But as soon as i restart the computer it automatically … [Read more...] about How can I stop automatic “Scan for New Hardware” on start-up?
What does a laptop need to work perfectly for gamings?
FluffyBunny: What does a laptop need to work perfectly for gamings? I'm trying to get a new laptop, because I'm tired of my old, old, computer. And I want to know what to look for so that I can download games without it freezing. Also, I want to know what to look for so that I can watch HD videos on Youtube without the video stopping or freezing. … [Read more...] about What does a laptop need to work perfectly for gamings?