John: Major Computer Help needed? I woke up today to find my "boot.ini" file is corrupt. As a result, I tried getting to the recovery console in the windows xp installation cd. The CD hangs. It displays a message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware..". The message does pass, but after that the install hangs at a black blank screen. I … [Read more...] about Major Computer Help needed?
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what is the “safely remove hardware” on my task bar and what does it do?
CA: what is the "safely remove hardware" on my task bar and what does it do? i'm to scared to push it thinking it'll erase something or my computer will blow up!!!!!! Answers and Views: Answer by sparky3489Typically it's used for any removable media or device. For example, if you have a USB drive, you would want to use the "safely remove … [Read more...] about what is the “safely remove hardware” on my task bar and what does it do?
What is the easiest way to remote desktop?
John Peniel: What is the easiest way to remote desktop? I'm sick of all these so called remote desktop programs and stuff that never work. Can ANYONE AT ALL please tell me how to connect to a remote desktop? I need to connect to a computer in MO from my computer here in KY. Both are running Windows Vista. I do not want anything that costs … [Read more...] about What is the easiest way to remote desktop?
How do I get files off of desktop when i can power up the desktop but the monitor will not respond?
E. Nigma: How do I get files off of desktop when i can power up the desktop but the monitor will not respond? All I get is a blank screen on my monitor, IT seems to think that my motherboard might have crashed. I need to get photos and files off of desktop though, how do I do this? I should have probably also said that I am not a computer genius … [Read more...] about How do I get files off of desktop when i can power up the desktop but the monitor will not respond?
my external hard drive won’t show up in “my computer”?
Eric N: my external hard drive won't show up in "my computer"? I have a 1 tb western digital external usb hard drive. It won't "autorun" or show up in "my computer" it shows power on and when i open the "new hardware" tab in control panel a "wd" shows up on the list and says "this device is operating properly" yet won't show up . any ideas? … [Read more...] about my external hard drive won’t show up in “my computer”?
I’m Doing a project on “Computer Hardware”, what should I add and which should i talk about first?
The_One: I'm Doing a project on "Computer Hardware", what should I add and which should i talk about first? I'm trying to talk about [How to upgrade you're PC, like changing Rams, Processor, adding Video Cards, AGP cards, Sound Cards,] [The difference between LCD Monitors and ol' Fat monitor] [Input and Outpud Devices- Keyboard, speakers, … [Read more...] about I’m Doing a project on “Computer Hardware”, what should I add and which should i talk about first?
How to connect my desktop to my laptop to see the desktop’s contents?
dolempap: How to connect my desktop to my laptop to see the desktop's contents? I have a desktop and a laptop. How can I connect my desktop to the laptop so that laptop's screen depicts the contents of the desktop? By the way, i don't want to do it through the internet - it is just that the monitor that I was using for my desktop got broken and … [Read more...] about How to connect my desktop to my laptop to see the desktop’s contents?