bw626: Why does my computer freeze up instead of going to the screen saver? If I am not using my computer for about fifteen minutes, it will lock up instead of going to the screen saver. It is absolutely non-responsive. I ran a virus scan and it didn't come up with anything. Sometimes the clock will still work and show the current time, although … [Read more...] about Why does my computer freeze up instead of going to the screen saver?
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How do I delete an image from my active desktop background?
imyahuckleberry: How do I delete an image from my active desktop background? This question is a little more advanced than Right Click > Properties. I recently opened a Word 2007 document which had an image in it. I drug the image to my desktop in hopes to save the image (which it did) however, Word activated Active Desktop and now that image is … [Read more...] about How do I delete an image from my active desktop background?
How to show desktop during a webcam conversation?
aneps: How to show desktop during a webcam conversation? I want to discuss my studies with a friend in a far away place through webcam. But I don't know how to show him my desktop, because I have graphs drawn in origin and some other pictures in my laptop. I want to show him those things and discuss. My camera is fixed on the screen top (it is … [Read more...] about How to show desktop during a webcam conversation?
How can I force the laptop to connect to an external monitor?
I Sadia: How can a laptop be forced to connect to an external monitor? I have a laptop with a damaged screen. How can I force the laptop to connect to an external monitor without being able to navigate with a screen? Answers and Views: Answer by CalebNO it will not work, dont ask but it has been proven and tested.Answer by SnitchHold the Fn … [Read more...] about How can I force the laptop to connect to an external monitor?
Why does the SD card Icon in Vista’s Computer folder disappear when I select “Safely Remove Hardware”?
justjason69: Why does the SD card Icon in Vista's Computer folder disappear when I select "Safely Remove Hardware"? I have a new computer running Vista Home Premium. This problem occurs when I select "Safely Remove Hardware" in the systray, and thenremove the SD Card. This causes the F:\ drive icon and all other card reader icons to disappear. If … [Read more...] about Why does the SD card Icon in Vista’s Computer folder disappear when I select “Safely Remove Hardware”?
What type of laptop computer would you recommend for a college student?
Desiree: What type of laptop computer would you recommend for a college student? This fall I'm majoring in Legal Assisting Technology, which requires the use of most Windows Office programs. One of my classes is an online course, thus I'm considering purchasing a laptop. Mac's are becoming increasingly popular but I will be using Windows … [Read more...] about What type of laptop computer would you recommend for a college student?
What do i do when this message appears “Could Not Detect Required Graphics Hardware”?
JOP: What do i do when this message appears "Could Not Detect Required Graphics Hardware"? Yesterday modern warfare 2 worked without any problems. Then TODAY! All hell broke loose on my computer. when i downloaded Garena i tried to play Modern Warfare 2 it said: DirectX Error or something... so i thought "Try it on another game, if it doesn't work … [Read more...] about What do i do when this message appears “Could Not Detect Required Graphics Hardware”?