KarenCG: My DVD drive is missing under "My Computer". How do I get it back? I have an IBM Thinkpad T20 laptop. I checked under "My Computer" and there is no DVD drive "E". I went to the "Device Manager" and there is a yellow exclaimnation point for the DVD drive device. I right-clicked on the device and and clicked "Properties", under "Device … [Read more...] about My DVD drive is missing under “My Computer”. How do I get it back?
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Trouble with the “Found new hardware” thing!! Help!?
Anurag: Trouble with the "Found new hardware" thing!! Help!? I don't know what it means but every time i switch on my computer, i get this message (in the 'Found New Hardware' box) that it founded a new hardware - SCSI/RAID Host Controller. I have no such thing attached to any of my ports. The only things i've attached is my modem and my printer. … [Read more...] about Trouble with the “Found new hardware” thing!! Help!?
How do I get my computer to recognize my USB port?
A P: How do I get my computer to recognize my USB port? I recently had a format/reinstall of my computer, and since then it seems my computer fails to recognize my USB ports to some degree. The device manager says they are there and working properly, and when i put in my iPod it charges. However, no USB icon appears in the task bar anymore, I … [Read more...] about How do I get my computer to recognize my USB port?
What hardware will work with latest Ubuntu?
Linux Gryl: What hardware will work with latest Ubuntu? I am planning to build a new linux PC, what hardware will work with the latest ditro of Ubuntu? Is there a list somewhere I can look at? I am tired of linux telling me it will not support parts of my hardware. Answers and Views: Answer by SupAnything will work, linux supports it all! … [Read more...] about What hardware will work with latest Ubuntu?
Why does my computer have no sound and say “there are no active mixers available…”?
jonathan a: Why does my computer have no sound and say "there are no active mixers available..."? The sound does not work on my computer. When I click on volume control, the error sound beeps and a message pops up that says "There are no active mixer devices available. To install mixer devices, go to control panel, click printers and other … [Read more...] about Why does my computer have no sound and say “there are no active mixers available…”?
How do I transfer everything from my desktop on to a laptop?
decharmingprince: How do I transfer everything from my desktop on to a laptop? I am planning to transfer all the stuff from my desktop to a laptop. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Can it appear as exactly as it is on my desktop as I have different sections on my pc, some private and some for general people. After transfering my stuff I intend … [Read more...] about How do I transfer everything from my desktop on to a laptop?
What is the best desktop replacement laptop out there?
hanibal48: What is the best desktop replacement laptop out there? Ive already looked at many reviews but find it really hard to decide which one is the best. So for a $ 1000-$ 2000 price range what do you think is the best desktop replacement laptop out there with good multimedia features? Answers and Views: Answer by Troy_SCHigh end Dell … [Read more...] about What is the best desktop replacement laptop out there?