What is the best package of free programs that protects your computer?

As in antivirus program and spyware programs that wouldnt affect each other|||Only single antivirus cannot help u out in tough situations ,


You need a combination of softwares to help protect ur PC .


Here is the combination that I use


Avast antivirus %26gt; Malwarebytes %26gt; Super Antispyware %26gt; Comodo Firewall .





u can use AVG or Avira FREE in place of Avast , thats ur choice


As Far as avast is concerned , u need to register for free , give them ur email address and they will send u a free licence key for avast (i.e. for 1 year ) and u are entitled to use the software for 1 year !





U can get the above on following addresses -


Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-鈥?/a>


AVG - http://www.free.avg.com/


Avira - http://www.free-av.com/





Malwarebytes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/





SuperAntispyware - http://www.superantispyware.com/download鈥?/a>





Comodo Firewall - http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/





These apps are free and work in combo to protect ur PC , and provide rock solid protection against viruses ,and all are free !





Good Luck|||Protects your PC from what? Virus', hackers, worms, trojans, malware, spyware?|||use Avast free of Avira free. it will protect you from virus, malware, and such like like problems.|||Avira%26gt; for antivirus


Malwarebytes%26gt; for antimalware / spyware


Zonealarm%26gt; for firewall





Links:





Avira %26gt; http://www.free-av.de/en/trialpay_downlo鈥?/a>





Malwarebytes %26gt; http://www.malwarebytes.org/





Zonealarm %26gt; http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/鈥?/a>

What do I need to transfer music from my computer to my Samsung a950?

I just got a Samsung a950 phone. I was wondering what all I need to buy to be able to transfer songs from my computer onto my phone. I'd rather not buy the package from verizon.|||You need a USB data cable and software. You can get the bundled package for under $30.00 that allows you to not only make and upload your own playlists in MP3 format, but make your own ring tones and wallpaper and stuff. http://www.mygift.com/samsung/samsung_us鈥?/a>


It is really easy to use too!|||You will probably need a USB cord that complies with that model, alternative ways are going to this website


http://www.sprintusers.com/focus/ , though it only sends files that are of different media formats.|||Hey, and I have that phone. I bought the package. You need it to download the software. Sorry. :(|||yea what milleniumpnoy3k said

Can you use the SingStar microphones on your computer?

I want to know if it's possible to use the SingStar microphones on your computer. I want to record some commentary for a video package I'm making.|||I have never seen the singstar mics. But i have used the rockband mic on my computer. If the singstar mic is USB mic like the rockband mic then the answer is definitely yes. A mic is a mic as long as your connection can be made via USB or 1/8 jack.|||nope since they are made for playstations not pc.

How do I download itunes on my computer?

I've tried to download itunes on my computer (I have a newer version of Windows Vista) and this thing pops up that says: this installation package could not be opened. Verify that this package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vender to verify that this is a valid windows installer package. How do I fix it?|||go to www.itunes.com and download it form there.





and if you plug in your iPod to your computer it should download it itself





:)|||Try to download it from various sites like:


download.com


softpedia.com


tucows.com|||http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/|||re install itunes from the apple website. its free|||i dont know

How can I use my computer speakers without the software that came with the package for installing drivers?

I already lost the cd that has the label "mainboard" on it. I believe that that cd is used to install the drivers for the hardware. What should I do to make the speakers and the USB port functional again.|||Search the website of the manufacturer of your board. They should have drivers available for download.

What would be a better choice for a faster more powerful pc desktop computer?

i do not have too much knowledge regarding processors and ram and their power behind a computer. i know that basically the bigger the better but since im on a tight budget and cant afford the whole package, which would be a faster and more powerful computer?





a quad core with 2 gb ram





or





a dual core with 4 gb ram





thanks!|||For the processing power to work well with your system, you need RAM.


Also, how many GHz does the dual core have? The quad core?


Typically, the best choice in this equation would to be to go with the dual core.


If you're trying to get more RAM, depending on what type you want, it isn't that expensive. You could always buy some extra Gigabytes of RAM to put in.





Best of luck to you|||Well coming from the standpoint of someone who likes to edit videos and such Quad core all the way and for gaming I'd stick with the dual core since their are only a hand full of games that take advantage of 4 cores and is not very significant 5-15% and as of RAM Just get 2 gigs and then just buy the same set later on if you find that you need more.|||At the same clock speed, a quad core with 2GB of RAM.





But if you have to decrease clock speed to afford the extra cores, then the dual core with 4GB of RAM would be better.





Actually, choice three would be best:





HIGH CLOCK SPEED dual core with 2GB of RAM.|||See Feb 2010 issue of Maximum PC

Our computer has a virus. How can we fix it and prevent it from happening again?

We believe it's a virus. We try and access differant web-sites and the screens keep changing. Also, we are finding strange icons on our desktop. We tried downloading a free microsoft virus protection package but it didn't help. Should we take the computer in for repair or have a technician come to the house? This computer is a few years old and apparently the virus protection package that came with the system has expired. Help!!!!|||Assuming you are using Windows, get Norton AnitVirus. It retails for $40 and is sold at all department and computer stores. It will remove existing viruses, while protecting you from viruses in the future. Having a technician come to your house should only be the last straw, it's very expensive and usually unnecessary.





If your computer is outdated, you could also just buy a new one. Just make sure you put antivirus software on it right away.|||Download and run AVG Antivirus. it will find and quarantine all your viruses and its free

How can i get a computer program from my friends computer onto mine?

my friend has an adobe CS4 package and i want to get it on my computer|||It has to install on your computer to function properly. If he has the disk and CD key then do it that way. You can't just copy all of the files over.|||unless he has the disc and key you can't legally?

How much computer programming do you need to know to work in the GIS field?

I have a degree in Geography. I took an intro GIS class in college and enjoyed it. We used the ArcGis software package from ESRI in the class. I am now thinking of getting a Masters or a Certificate in GIS but I noticed that many colleges require computer programming classes. I am only a geographer and have no experience with programming so I am worried. Also virtually every job posting that I have seen requires programming experience. Any advice?|||Hi Roger,


I'm doing Masters in GIS with a bachelors in computer science engineering. Actually when I was about to take GIS, I worried for not being a geographer :) . To work with GIS, you just need to know the basic use of computers.Arcgis is very user friendly most of the time. I do agree that job posting requires programming knowledge. You might need programming knowledge if you want to be in developing side, like gis software developer or gis database manager or publishing maps over internet. With your degree in geo,you would probably use GIS as a tool in geography.So do not worry!! You ll be fine. It again depends on the school you pick for Masters , which may ask you to take few programming courses.





Good Luck :)

Is there a way to pay for an online package to watch international sports on computer?

I live in USA and want to pay for a legal subscription online from one of the international sports that broadcast cricket, like SkyPlayer, or ITV, or Fox Sports Australia, is there a way to do that if I live in USA?|||Hey one of my friend placed in Cold bay , he is the subscriber of a site which allows to watch online tv shows or movies . There you can watch any sports channel . The site is having a collection of 3k channels of different different languages. ou can select that one. http://www.watchlivechannels.com/interne鈥?/a>|||I live in Ireland and am a Hockey fan and have signed up to ESPN Europe to watch the games and its only e15 a month. There is ESPN America also and Im sure you can sign up to that as the Europe one has the cricket on it also but Im strictly Hockey...

Why does my Ram not add up to how much I placed in the computer?

I have 2 GBs of Ram starting off, so today I bought 2GBs more of ram. I open the package and I place the ram in the computer, I check how much ram I have now when I start the computer back up, only 3.25 GBs, shouldn't it be 4?|||you run a 32-bit os, therefore your computer cannot use more than 3.25gb max. you need a 64 bit os to take advantage of the full 4 gb.|||Fleigh-O is right.





32-bit operating systems can only address about 3.2gb of RAM.

What computer would best run world of warcraft on high settings for the lowest price?

im wanting to buy a gameing computer for world of warcraft cataclysm and have a budget want to buy a package deal but am not a computer techy|||Here are some great WOW optimized gaming computers. Centaurus Computers has great quality, low prices. For WOW Cata on high settings you would have to spend at least $800 to be safe, though in raids you may still see less than 30FPS occasionally. Aim for AMD Phenom II processors or Intel i5 and above, video card - at least ATI 5670 or Nvidia GT 240 512MB GDDR5. Get 4GB DDR3 RAM , and the rest of the PC accordingly.|||Should've stated budget. Anything you can find that's --%26gt; NEW %26lt;-- and is concerned/labeled as a GAMING COMPUTER will run on high settings. WoW is NOT a demanding game.





Look for atleast a core duo processor and 5xxx radeon or 4xx GTX graphics card.|||Minimum Specifications:





OS: Windows 32bit (SP3), Windows XP 64bit (SP2), Windows Vista 32bit (SP1), Windows Vista 64bit (SP1)


Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500


Memory: 1GB or more of RAM * Video: NVIDIA GeForce FX or ATI Radeon 9500 video card or better


Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability


HDD: 25 GB free hard drive space


A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a mouse and keyboard are not supported


You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play

Netflix users: Is Battlestar Galactica (the modern version) available for streaming to a computer?

Are the Battlestar Galactica episodes that started around 2003 available in Netflix for streaming to a computer?





I'm in desperate need of a Battlestar Galactica fix but money is really tight so I only want to get Netflix if BG is available for streaming to my computer.





Also, with the cheaper Netflix packages, can you stream as many movies as you want, one at a time but one right after another?





Thanks!|||Unfortunately Battlestar Galactica starting around 2003 isn't available for streaming only for the dvds sent to your home.





Should you decide to join Netflix keep in mind the 4.99 plan only lets you stream 2 hours a month onto your computer. Plans 8.99 and up have unlimited streaming access. You could try the free trial so that you will see what is offered for streaming. There are quite a few seasons of different shows available :)

Could someone please tell me a really good 'parental Controls' package to download for my computer?

This site gives a good list





http://www.free-spyware.co.uk/parental-c鈥?/a>





If you want to pay for something then I would try something like net nanny. Also Internet Explrorer already contains a lot of settings to prevent surfing to suspect sites in the security settings.|||http://www.puresight.com/free-parental-c鈥?/a>





http://www.safefamilies.org/download.php





http://www1.k9webprotection.com/





Here are just 3 sites I found within 30seconds while I was answering your question.





My advise to you is, just google for


free parental control software





You have many site to choose from and when one of the 3 sites I gave you are not what you are looking for, I am sure you will find the right one.|||Hi,





If you're using Windows Vista then you won't need to download anything as this is a priority to Microsoft who have built in some excellent features.





Read about it here:





http://www.microsoft.com/nz/digitallife/鈥?/a>





Regards,





TgTips|||http://download.cnet.com/K9-Web-Protecti鈥?/a>








http://download.cnet.com/Porn-Terminator鈥?/a>|||here is a helpful tool for managing kids online activity:


http://www.monitoring-softwares.com/computer-time-limit.html

What are the components/hardware that a complete computer package has?

In short,





Case


PSU (power supply unit)


Motherboard


CPU


Memory


Hard Disk


Optical Drive


Floppy Drive


Graphics Card


Sound Card (although most motherboards have a built in soundcard)


Mouse + Keyboard,





Some MoBo's (motherboards) have built in NIC's or wireless LAN ports but you can buy these for a relatively low cost.|||A complete computer will come with audio and video cards, a NIC (network interface card), and possibly a modem.





A complete computer package will come with the computer as well as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse; and will likely come with a printer and speakers. It may also come with extras like a web cam and/or power strip-surge protector.

Is it safe to transport a desktop computer in a car?

Every week, my mom takes my stuff from her house to my dad's. I have been doing this with my Xbox 360 but am now thinking about building my own gaming computer. It would be much cheaper and powerful if it was a desktop, and I was wondering, how safe would it be for the computer to move it in a car this often. I could package it and hate being restricted on this by having divorced parents, so is it possible and if so, how?|||Hi,If you keep it out of sight and out of mind it should be alright.I also would change my times of delivery.also keep the fact to yourself about the moving of the items. Good Luck.|||You could, but try resting it on some pillows or some kind of sillicone which will reduce the shock from going over cracks and speed humps in the road. Otherwise, how about buying a net and hanging it from the roof of your car and then having the computer sitting in the net. That way, it is elevated from the floor and won't have all the shock from driving over rough parts of the road.|||It would be alright, I'd just make sure you don't leave it in a hot car for to long and just be careful with it. Gentle moving in a car won't hurt it, but a lot of banging around could kill the read/write heads on the hard drive.|||yes it is safe to transport your computer in a car. bus plane 1000's are transported daily just be careful how you handle it if you switch it on while the car is in motion (moving)|||Not a good idea. Of course if you were extra careful 100% of the time and protected it extremely well, you may be OK. Eventually, too many bumps and knocks will do something to the system. |||yea you can i did it every weekend when i came back home from working. Just lay it on its side or stand it up on the floor just keep it from falling or sliding around the back.|||The computers are more delicated than other things, but if you are carefull, there is no problem.





god luck with your parents.|||yes it is safe as long as you are careful with it and keep it in between the seats and DO NOT CRASH YOUR CAR|||just dont leave it n a hot car


and drive the car slowly|||Yeah, just be careful.|||Yes, if HDD is turn off.|||Of course, just be careful with it.

Can you install a game on more than one computer?

with the same cd? For example, I have a computer at one house and another at another house and I would like to install the game on both computers but not have to buy two separate packages of Fallout New Vegas. Thanks, hopefully I framed my question understandably.|||if it is a pirated game,then you can put it in every pc on the earth.





but,if it is a original copy of it,then it will say somewhere for 1 user or 2 users or whatever.





if it says 1 user then you cant but if it says 2 users or more then you can.|||It depends on the license you bought with the game. If you bought a license for a single user, then NO. If you bought a license for 2,3,4,5 or more users, then go ahead and install it on the other computer, too.





If you just got a cracked version of the game or you used a keygen to put in a serial # then, you can install it on as many computer as you want.|||depends on the game.

Can I use the wireless internet service for my cell phone on my desktop computer?

I am moving to a rural area that only has dial-up internet service. Cell phones work fine in this area. If I get a cell phone package with internet service, can I somehow get my computer's internet from the cell phone?|||There are USB cables for computer to cellphones to transmit data thought the cellphone system but that is slow and clumsy. Best bet is a wireless aircard in your computer. That will require you get a card for your computer to plug the aircard into. I also recommend a cellular antenna for best reception. Wireless data cards use a different service which is data oriented and much faster.|||Yes, I have a Motorola Q, from Verizon.


I connect to my computer, with a usb cable(which it comes with), Download VZA, from the verizon website and you'r good to go.|||Depends on your carrier, cell phone and if its unlocked, unbranded and what software is on there and your data plan.

Are there any risks to using lens cleaners containing Isopropanol on my computer screen?

I have these pre-moistened lens towelettes that contain Isopropanol. At the back of the package it says that these can be used for computer screens. I want to know if it really is safe and if there are any risks, especially if it contains Isopropanol.|||Used in an area with ventilation, you'll be okay

What will be the first date I can order a Dell computer that will ship loaded with Vista?

I see that the "retail release date" is January 28. Is that for buying the software in a retail package at Best Buy as well as buying computers loaded with it? I don't want to mess around with upgrading. What will be the first day a computer (specifically, a Dell) can arrive at my home loaded with Vista?|||I don't think they're saying yet because they have to rely on M$ to ship the Vista product on time.

I want to know more about technology and computer science, where do I start?

Let me tell you the context, I'm at university studying economics, but I want to apply for jobs in computer science.


So I do use microsoft packages and stuff already and am familiar with those, but I really need to get knowledge about how the internet works etc, programming, cloud computing and communications technology....





can any one recommend any websites or books for that sort of thing...|||This is pretty much the best beginner's site online:





http://www.w3schools.com/|||Learning does not stop anywhere. You may learn further skills in this field so as to attain the maximum so that there will be no problem for you to get a highly paid job. Try your level best. Best wishes.|||sorry if you want a jobin computers you'll need to have done a uni/college course in somehting to do with them

I have installed Red hat linux on my computer with minmum program package but.?

But on the booting stage something like in the DOS it asks


for login host or local host or something like that? After that i cant get into the system. I have MS Windows XP in my comp too but both are differently partitioned. Please tell me a solution. What should i do to get rid from that?|||Did you set a password for linux? If so enter it.

Is a will produced on a special computer package valid?

the will was executed properly and stored on a computer|||If its in the right format and witnessed it could be written on a cigarette box.|||Was it witnessed; that's what counts.|||To be executed properly it wold have to be printed out and signed. The soft copy would not likely be admissible since it would be easy to modify the content with out a trace.|||I wouldn't trust YA to provide reliable legal advice. But I do know that a signed original is valid. I wouldn't rely on a computer image, alone.|||"the will was executed properly "





Says who?





If a probate clerk or a local lawyer has reviewed the language, the signatures, the witnesses and notary, and said it was valid that's one thing.





"Stored on a computer" means a scanned copy not an original; and most states will not accept a document without ORIGINAL signatures.





Scanned copies aren't it.|||A Will can be writen on a plain sheet of paper as long as it is legible, and witnessed.|||In the UK it is legal if printed out signed and witnessed it cannot be stored on a computer as you cannot store original signatures there.

How do I install EasyUbuntu on a computer which does not have an internet connection?

I have downloaded the .deb file (using another computer) from http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/get.ht鈥?/a> and installed it on my computer. But when I attempt to change settings for EasyUbuntu, it tries to download another set of packages. How do I manually download them using another computer and install them on my computer?|||You can download CD/DV image and from this image write CD/DVD then you can install to your computer

Can cydia or a jailbroken ipod touch give you a virus? Can the virus be transferred to your computer?

Can downloading pictures or videos give your ipod touch a virus? Can the virus be packaged with the picture and transferred to your computer when you plug your ipod in? Is cydia safe or can those 3rd party apps give you a virus? Thanks for help in advance. 10 points go to the best answer.|||There's no possible way it can get a virus because viruses are not compatible for iDevices.|||no.


no


safe

How can I get photos from cell phone to computer?

I have a Sprint LG phone, a Macbook and the DataPilot Pix 'n Tunes software support package. I've got my phone plugged into the computer via USB but I can't get the computer to recognize it, and I can't find anywhere on the phone to send the photos to the computer.|||ok body.. here we go.. just connect the data cable woth ur pc go to "my computer" there u can see "h drive" just open it %26amp; u got ur cell phone's all folder there ..


when connect the data cable with ur pc %26amp; cell phone ur cell phone automatically swiched off.., .. if in case u still hav problem, just downld the software of LG, the softwr cd comes free with ur data cable.. i'm sure it will work after all , i'm a specialist doctor of all cell phones.. if u got then ok if u don't then mail me at ankit_luck072@yahoo.co.in , i'll tell u wat to do..... got a go now i can't write more in.. hurry rite now


best of luck|||either use a cable (dont know what kind) or what im gonna do...go to like when u send the photo and send it to ur email address!!! (way more simple) :D|||yes. send your picture to your email





(instead of entering a number, enter your email, and it will be sent to your computer) =]

Best desktop computer package for 拢400?

I want good gaming and multitasking pc. I want 1 year warranty.|||http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/amd-dual-core-3-0g鈥?/a>

Lost website to a cheap place to get computer games. they don't have the packaging just game can anyone help?

ebworld.com, blockbuster.com

Where can i put my Computer components?

Ok so i need to take some stuff out of my computer.But i dont have the origanal packaging to set it in.So where or what else could i set in on?|||You could try a table.


your only enemy is static. Just be smart as to where you put it. Don't put it on anything that is a cloth or that may come in contact with water.





I have to say, I don't aggree with leaving the case plugged in. You are grounding it, but there is no reason to. All you need to do is ground yourself to the case, not the wall outlet. Don't leave it plugged in. Bad call buddy.





Also a grounded mat is good and I gues that you will be taking a chance with a table, but I have been doing this for years and a table (not metal) has never done me wrong yet.|||Just set it on the desktop or tabletop - use some newspaper to cushion the parts. Make sure the power cord is plugged in - that's tight - plugged IN. This grounds the case, and you as well if you keep one hand on the case.|||On a grounded work mat - available from Fry's.


.


Read up on electro-static discharge and how it affects electornic components, you will see why you don't set on newspaper, the table, etc.

I have a desktop computer in a room without a phone jack how can we make it wireless?

We have 2 laptops and one desktop. The desktop is in a room without a jack in it and we don't want to move it because it's our mom's computer and she uses it. We just got a package for AT%26amp;T to do Wi-fi. Is there a way to make her desktop wireless without having to buy something to do it? She is running a Vista.|||Unless it has a wireless card installed you will have to buy either a wireless card or run cable to phone company unit. Or have another jack installed by local phone co.|||You need a router and a usb wireless adapter. The router you need to configure properly - it won't automatically let the other pc use the internet (unless of course you have ALL security features turned off but I don't recommend this)... The usb wireless adapter would connect to the desktop and this would be what will identify it on the router. You will need to configure the network settings on the desktop too, to see the network, it won't automatically work without configuration... Vista is a little picky too about the settings - so you may have to try several combination before you get it to work...|||I presume the "package for AT%26amp;T to do wireless" is an ADSL modem / router / switch / wireless device (adsl modem router).





To enable the desktop to connect to the adsl modem router, you have two choices:





1. Run a straight CAT5 cable from desktop to network port of the adsl modem router





2. Purchase and install a wireless network interface for the desktop. This can be a USB or a PCI style device. This option will work only if your desktop is in range of the wireless router.|||you ATT package should have included the wireless router. All you need is a wireless card in the desktop. A USB wireless adapter is the easiest and they're cheap.|||There are devices that create a network using your household electrical system, but they're expensive, like around eighty bucks (US).|||It would need to have wireless built into the computer otherwise you have to buy something.|||Not without buying something no, you would have to at least get a wireless card for the desktop!|||No, you are going to have to buy a router and a USB ariel.

When I download MapleStory and my computer says I have to verify the installation package is there-any experts?

How do you fix , How do you verify an installation package is there?|||Update Windows Installer to the latest version (4.5):


http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai鈥?/a>

I want to connect a local system to my computer. this local system can only manage fixed IP addresses. how?

i already input my computer麓s local IP address (fixed, for the moment) into the local system麓s configuration, but there is a communications problem. if i ping the local system麓s ip address, the summary says 100% of the packages came back. however, my computer receives nothing from this local system. also, according to the local system, there is no communication with my computer. how do i solve it?|||A little more information would be nice.


With what little information you provided, here are some things to check





Is the fixed IP address you assigned to your machine in the same sub net?


You will never connect if your machine is set to 192.168.0.xxx and the sub net is set up for 192.168.10.xxx


Have set work group names and file permissions properly?





We really need more information.


Please re-post your question

What is the best way to fix my computer?

A few months ago, I got a new broadband package on my pc. Since then, my computer has been very slow. It takes a long time to log on to my user and doing general things such as surfing the net takes an excruciatingly long time.





What, would you say, would be the best way to make it faster? It is a old PC and hasn't got much RAM, (only 256 mb) so perhaps adding RAM could make it better?





I don't know... any ideas?|||Using a registry cleaner can clean up your computer and then make your computer faster,Why?the reason is that there may be some registry errors and remnant,corrupt files and temp files in your computer to cause "computer slow".


Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the computer registry.over time, the registry can grow to enormous proportions, especially if the various programs you've installed do not do a good job of deleting and/or updating it's Registry entries.You need to scan and clean your computer with registry cleaner to make it fast.Good Registry Cleaner will improve your computer and Internet performance dramatically!


There are some comparison and review of TOP 5 registry cleaners.


http://www.make-pc-fast.com/


You can download and scan your computer for free.|||See, ram is definitely the option number 1 but one thing you should consider that when you started using internet many applications also get started automatically when your system starts, so first of all disable any extra unneeded start up program and try using a light weight browser like avant browser. All applications running in background take up your cpu as well as ram and of course your bandwidth.|||Check http://www.pcoptimizerprodownload.com


With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.


It will help improve your system performance.|||Adding ram will make a big difference in speed. Add as much as your motherboard will allow. Also, defrag your hard drive on a regular basis.|||yes i would say that really need some more ram, go for 512 or if you can even 1gb it will be alot faster

We just bought a LDC TV and I am concerned about it. It can be connected to the Internet and all the computer?

We just bought a LDC TV and I am concerned about it. It can be connected to the Internet and all the computers on our network. We are on ATT uverse and we have installed the McAfee security package on our computers but I want to know if the Television is also protected from attack. It is a Samsung LN46B640|||Viruses only attack software. I suppose it is possible to create a virus that would attack the firmware of an LCD television but I've never heard of anything like that happening and really don't believe it would happen.|||TVs don't run MS software and nobody cares to attack them - Nothing to worry.

What is the best computer on the market as of now - want complete package?

What desk top computer is best -


Have a compaq presario now - had since 1998, never an ounce of trouble %26amp; is still working great, just need to upgrade, so want entire new setup - with disc burner, speakers, webcam, digital pic etc. Windows Media with free Vista upgrade available. I want it to do anything and everything I could possibly want to do.|||Look to your local PC stores and get one built - you'll be able to get it built to best suit your needs and it will save you a bundle. You don't need to be some sort of computer expert - they should take however much time is needed to sit down with you and go through all your options.





Doing this will give you a computer to rival anything off the shelf, it will no be weighed down with a whole heap of proprietary/3rd party software which you'll never use (and will slow down most systems anyhow), and will save on the wallet, which means you'll be able to afford to get the bells and whistles which otherwise would have been out of your price-range.





Oh, and just a tip in regards to Vista - get the full copy on disc. Will save a lot of headaches in the future if you ever have to reformat your system|||TRS-80 or sparc-20|||hp desktop microsoft works in it for life win xp , %26amp; all new recovery software. power dvd . sonic my dvd recoder never have to re-actaivte win xp . if you use recovery cds to put back pc to defaults settings .music recording software you dont have to put mic in to|||do it yourself w/ the one you already have,, you can get all the stuff youve listed yourself and install it and save your money,, go to one of these sites and see if its worth it to you,,





http://www.newegg.com/





http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Home.jsp





http://laptops4me.com/





http://www.tigerdirect.com/








or try the manufacturers like dell,, make sure in dell you go to the as advertised section and click as seen on tv,, that has the best package prices of all dell has to offer





http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segto鈥?/a>

Want to return a computer mouse?

I brought a computer mouse on 5/24/08 at Office Depot. I used it for 6 weeks then it wouldn't work anymore. I still had the original receipt but not the packaging. I tried to return it tonight but they wouldn't take it back. Can they do this? Can I do anything else to get my money back?





I don't want another one because it seemed as though it would probably break too. In the meantime, I got another mouse at Staples.|||Perhaps It's the brand of mouse. A week ago I bought a new wireless optical mouse, the very first time I tried it, it didn't work. So I returned it and swapped for another. I had bought a Gigaware, and exchanged the Gigaware for a logitech. As I later found out Logitech is the leading brand of mice, and Gigaware greatly fails in the mice field. I don't see why they wouldn't have taken it back if you had the receipt. Maybe they required the original packaging.|||It take a few weeks to get used to the pad instead of the mouse. But you can get a mouse so long as you have the drivers and then plug it to the USB port.

Desktop computer packages?

What is a good desktop computer package, that has good memory, screen size, and proccesor ( good for online gaming). What is also a good and easy to use mouse or gaming mouse that isn't too expensive? thanks|||http://www.hardware-revolution.com/budge鈥?/a>





Take Tier 1 (above), add any 21" or larger LED-backlight monitor to it. Plus Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium OEM for system builders. Plus just about any Altec Lansing brand computer speaker set.





I'm not sure how much you're willing to spend on a mouse. But for gaming that's easy to use? Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX:


http://pcdirect.com/loanmomxwida.html





For a less expensive alternative:


http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-910-00182鈥?/a>


I have a couple of them, and they are great! I like the idea of the dark field laser though.





You really want to stick with logitech. Wireless has advanced to the point where it's great even for gaming. Laser is a given now. Mouse is one of the components you really don't want to skimp on. Logitech or nothing, IMHO

Where can I recycle styrofoam in the bay area?

I have the big styrofoam blocks from computer packaging and such. Can I dump them in the recycling bin?|||Styrofoam sadly can't go in the recycling|||Goodwill dropoff @ 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, takes clean styrofoam (NO packing peanuts. Recycle those at any UPS store.)


(510) 534-6666


Hours: Daily 9:30am-5pm (closed 1-1:30pm for lunch)





http://www.el-cerrito.org/recycling/center.html





I heard they were collecting it for future recycling.

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|||Styrofoam cant be in the recycling. But if you throw it in the garabage, the styrofoam will NEVER break down like other garbage do. Just make some crafts from it or something.|||You can post thru Frecycle.org and maybe someone else can use it for a project they are working on.

What is the best buy, when it comes to computer package, brand, os and hardware needed?

anti-virus is free. get avg, spyware doctor, spyware blaster, ad-aware, ccleaner, %26amp; spybot from download.com





best buy is up to you. do you want cheapest and worst hardware, something in between, or most expensive with best performance that you overpaid for to get the newest and fastest.





i usually go somewhere in between





10 points please :)|||I choose an ASUS computer package... with Microsoft Windows Vista OS and MS office program.. and of course an anti-virus program

Where can I get a gaming computer package under or around 1000$ ???

Just curious, because I'm always looking for computers (eventhough I'm nowhere to affording them). Wondering if like "bestbuy","Futureshop","Source" or some other store had some package deals on computers. I'm looking for a computer thats meant for extreme gaming but like around $1000, max $1200. I would like it somewhat future ready but it doesn't largely have to. And if any came with an AMD processor that would be great.|||Your best bet is to build your own! Its really strait forward, even more when you get a "Barebone" kit. Its everything that a gaming computer needs, just some assembly required. If you know anything about computer hardware you should be able to put it together yourself. Barebone kits come with really good looking cases, good quality motherboard, CPU (you choose Intel or AMD) Video cards are a really big issue in gaming PCs. Most barebone kits have a kickass video card (depending on how much cash you are willing to dish out) Note that you might have to buy things like DVD Burner drives, Printers, Keyboards, Monitors ect. outside the barebone kit. Here are some links to some barebone kits that might interest you:





http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/鈥?/a>


^^This one costs about $400 so you have $600 - $800 for parts like monitors, keyboards, speakers, mouse ect. (depending on what kind of monitor you want, this should be fine for gaming style stuff)





This way you will save a bunch and have the choice of monitor, gaming keyboard (like the Logitech G11), Gaming mouse (Logitech G5 Laser), Altec Lansing speekers, and have a bit left over for some case mods (ie. Blue light inside the case window ect.)





Hope I have helped, Liam|||Did you try dell? or e-bay?|||www.tigerdirect.com


www.newegg.com





If you're comfortable with building yourself you can save money with a bare bones kit.





http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/鈥?/a>|||Built your own :) it's cheaper|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>

I need a compatible computer for Mbox 2! anyone know what computer will work for sure?

I bought an Mbox 2 recording package but it doesnt work on my computer and come to find out you have to have a specific computer with specific memory chipset soundcard graphics OS etc etc. Does anyone know of a computer or a computer brand that I can buy on craigslist or ebay that'll work? Didnt know this would be so complicated. Thanks!|||1. Put the CD in your COmputer


2. Let it load


3. YELL AT THE PC UNTILL YOU POP A BLOOD VESSEL IN YOU FACE


4. Wait for it to work|||Yeah I feel you. Digidesign is notorious for being bastards about hardware compatibility. Mac's will work wonderfully with anything digidesign puts out as long as it meets the sysreqs. If that's too pricy or not not an option I would go to digidesins website and check the forums there. You will get a muuuch better answer than yahoo.

What's the cheapest and easiest way to pack a computer for shipping?

I'm recycling a computer with free shipping, but wondering how much to package the darn thing. Thanks. Note: i do not have the orginal box, it's a very old computer.|||after working for DHL shipping for awhile I've seen more "Dell" boxes than I can think of! go to the electronics store and ask for the styrofoam pieces that go in their shipping or get your own, not the foam nuts but as many hard styrofoam pieces that you can get to pack the box with....|||Free shipping?





just put it in a box that fits and send it off.





The company is paying you to recycle it for the gold in the board and components.


They liquefy the gold and sell it in blocks making hundreds of thousands of dollars for just spending a few hundred in shipping and also the shipping is a tax write off as well as the machinery and workers salary since it is environment assisting .





So the company is making millions annually free!





Lovely isn't it!|||throw it in an envelope and ship it out|||Find a box close to the size of the PC plus at least 2 inches in length, width and height.





Then, put the PC in a plastic bag and pop popcorn (no butter or salt) and fill the box: under, around and on top of the PC.|||Stick it in a trash bag, tie it up, and slap a label on that puppy!|||if it is very old and you are sending it to the recycle bin i wouldnt worry so much about the packing process.

Is there a disk or package that i can buy in a store like walmart for my computer to get rid of viruses?

it seems like when i download a virus protection, it doesn't work or it doesn't get rid of all of the viruses that effects my computer please help!|||you can download AVG free version. seems to work for my computer. its free and it updates automatically|||There are many. But keep in mind you don't just "buy" a program. you must also subscribe to an updating service. New viruses are being written continuously so it's important to keep your antivirus updated. This is why so many choose the GOOD free ones, like AVG. Go to download.com and select security and you'll see a bunch.|||If your paying an internet provider, they all have free security. Just go to your internet provider and download their free one. Save it in a folder. Unstall all the other trash anti-virus programs that you have already tried. Re-boot and install the one from your provider.


Good Luck. "El Padrino"|||Best thing to do is to buy Norton Anti Virus and subscribe to the updating service. It'll cost like $40-50 and will keep you worry free ont he virus front.

How do you get rid of a computer virus?

I think my computer may be infected with a virus or something. It won't allow me to open internet explorer at all and I keep getting these pop ups from security saying I have an infection, but I can't afford to buy the whole security package. Is there a way to reboot my computer or get rid of this for free? I have windows vista.|||download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, update it and run a full scan. Remove everything it finds.





http://malware-virus-spyware-remover-too鈥?/a>





If you are still having problems with your computer, I recommend that you go to bleepingcomputer.com in order to remove all traces of malware in your computer.





http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/|||Vista is not a very secure system as was 2000 so always update your anti spyware and windows bandages they put to make it more safer.You may have to do a reformat with your C.D that your computer came with' but you will lost everything in your files.These things are a biach to get rid of and many people have gotten them and had to do reformatted as well unless they had hundreds iPF dollars' which we don't..Good luck to you.|||Do you know How to format your computer?





Back up only very important files in a DVD


Format your PC


install a new version of Vista


Install all drivers from motherboard CD





Install Free AVIRA ANTIVER anti virus software


update it everyday





Go to www.ASKVG.com Learn how to make window Vista run fast





Install Free Hijack this program and remove unnecessary start up and suspicious programs free





Install free version of Zone Alarm firewall





And your PC is save





and turn off your PC properly, do complete system scan once a week|||its a virus fake alert... don't buy.. i believe it's a a pc protector isn't?


ok download this toll.





http://www.avast.com/free-virus-cleaner


and follow this steps


1- turn of ur restore points .. because they may r infected .. click start .. my computer- properties sisten restore (turn off).


restart you computer and install the cleaner toll .. and run don't|||Tell us the name of it, 2010, security tool, soft, .........we can then provide a starting point for you.|||turn your computer off and shake it up and down till the virus comes out lol|||run your virus scan%26gt;and reboot means to restart your computer

I want to cancel Computer Associates security package from my computer. How do I do this?

If you installed the CA security package, you can simply go to the Control Panel to Add or Remove Programs and remove it. Sometimes the technique for removing an anti-virus package is more complicated than the usual procedure, so make sure you follow the directions.





If you're trying to remove the CA package installed by your work or school IT department because it's blocking you from accessing certain websites, talk to your IT department rep.

Does anyone have knowledge with shipping a computer on a plane?

Hi I'm looking to ship my computer out during flight. I know how to package it and stuff, but I was wondering what process this all goes though? I already have 2 suitcases ad would it be an extra charge to have them personally ship it with me or is it a different catagory?|||You could be charged for extra baggage. the airlines allow you carry on luggage and so many checked bags. Usually you get one free check and are charged for the others and to avoid being over the weight limit check with the airline you intend to fly with to see what guidelines they have for baggage. It may be cheaper to ship your computer and some of your luggage. It is best to call the airlines and know what the charges will be ahead of time so there are no surprises and no time for alternative methods. Also, will they insure the computer for loss or damage. Another question to ask.

Windows XP, why does my computer blink off and on when I shut off the TV?

My computer came with a multimedia package which means I can watch television. Recently I installed a new video card and I noticed that when I shut off the TV all my icons blink off and back on is this normal?|||What kind of computer and what kind of video card. Possibly normal, windows also does weird stuff. Even if its not normal Its probably not harmful.

How to remove obnoxious plastic packaging ?

Any time I buy something like a mouse for my computer, or a calculator or other small electronic, it's packaged in plastic that is almost impossible to get open. I usually end up having to use a knife and almost always get at least one massive cut on my hand. I can't even imagine what it must be like for senior citizens. Had anyone found a "trick" for removing this kind of packaging??? It's ridiculous and almost has me ready to boycott anything that is packaged in that manner, no matter how badly I need it !!!|||You are so right - and so are the people above BUT if you really wanna zip right through those puppies with ease, use small a pair of tin snips or sheet metal cutters. These are designed to afford YOU the leverage, and so they cut through even the thickest, toughest plastics with ease. Enjoy a life of cut-free hands and effortless access to your new toys...|||I think you'll like those cutters... Thanks for the win, and happy new year!

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|||Utility scissors.|||It drives me nuts,too.They make the package damn near indestructable,should be used for humvee armor in Iraq,I usually cut myself too,maybe there should be a class-action suit.|||Scissors work every time. Never got a cut using them either.|||majority says " scissors"|||Yeah! I hate the stuff, too, but as long as it comes that way and I want it, here's what I do:


I use Scissors. You have better control with scissors than a knife.


Cut open along two sides, and the package falls open, allowing you to retrieve your prize.

Please some body should help list some of the computer graphics packages. Thank you.?

Or you give me a website where i can get the list of computer graphics Packages|||Wikipedia.com





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_鈥?/a>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vec鈥?/a>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_鈥?/a>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer鈥?/a>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_3D_鈥?/a>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_鈥?/a>





There are more there

How am i suppose to know my computer's windows product key without the sticker attached?

my computer was installed with original windows home xp. without the installation packaging and the sticker, how can i know my product key number? this product key is useful for upgrading, licensing and validation purposes, but i cannot find it anywhere. is there some kind of computer command that can extraxt the number? or some kind of other way to know it?|||Here you go ( 100% free) :





Win KeyFinder 1.72 Final 0.167





Win keyfinder helps you retrieve your windows Xp, win 2000, windows me, 98, 2003 and .NET Product keys from the registry and display it for you.





Usually the keys are encoded and stored in the registry. Win KeyFinder decodes it and also allows you to change Windows XP, 2003, and .Net Product Keys just by pressing a button. It is simple and easy to use.





http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/De鈥?/a>





regards,


Philip T|||There is some software that can extract the key by going to www.majorgeeks.com There are several there, I think the most recent one I used is called keyfinder.|||Use this:





http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinde鈥?/a>





"a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key."|||Not a problem. You can download and use the free Keyfinder utility to display your Windows XP's product key. The product key is recorded in the Windows registry. Keyfinder will also find product keys for other Windows products, such as Microsoft Office. You can find it at http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinde鈥?/a>

How can I scan my computer for virus's?

I think my computer has a virus but im not too sure.


I dont want to buy that norton anti virus yet because its expenisive.


So my question is: Is there a website than can scan my computer online without buying a package or something?





please%26amp;%26amp;thankyou. :)|||Run both of these on-line scans. Both are free and excellent at detecting and removing malware free of charge. There is no need to un-install your current protections before using these.





1. Scan for virus, worms, dialers, etc. and remove (free online scan, no downloaded program) with BitDefender's Online Scanner


http://www.bitdefender.com/





2. Scan for trojans, adware, and spyware and remove (free online scan, no downloaded program) with Ewido Online Scanner ( now known as AVG Anti-Spyware). This is NOT the same as AVG Anti-Virus.


http://www.ewido.net/en/





These scans will take quite a bit of time. The time is necessary to clean-up an infected computer.





Good luck.|||you decide what is best for you





-Free registry cleaners or trials -





http://www.snapfiles.com/get/easy-cleane鈥?/a>


http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.ht鈥?/a>


http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare鈥?/a>


http://www.eusing.com/window_washer/wind鈥?/a>


http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_clea鈥?/a>


http://www.abexo.com/free-registry-clean鈥?/a>


http://ccleaner.com/





free virus programs etc


http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/vir鈥?/a>


http://www.kiete.com/download/security/i鈥?/a>


http://security.yahoo.com/


http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywarer鈥?/a>


FREE VIRUS PROTECTION


http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/鈥?/a>


http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau鈥?/a>


http://www.spybot.info/


http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/


http://superantispyware.com/


http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/ess鈥?/a>


http://www.microsoft.com/protect/compute鈥?/a>|||trend micro housecall


http://housecall.trendmicro.com/|||Hi! go to this site http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-F鈥?/a>


downlad it. next step run the program. Hope this help. Good day.|||www.microsoft/downloads.com





type in free security downloads





and


POOF!!!





I used the defender scan one and it was free and worked!|||Try http://www.avgfree.com it is free and good !|||Yes go the Norton site. They have an online scan. Also I use Norton it's very good Whoo Norton!!!!!!!|||Use the online virus scanners on the link below. YOu also need anti spyware programs if you do not have any at the moment

If i format my computer do i have to re-purchase vista?

i have this terrible virus that shuts me down every 20 minutes so that a complete virus scan won't have enough time to detect it. Anyways my only option is to format it. I have all original packaging including the code. My friend said (computer nerd) said i would be able to get a month of free vista with the serial code before having to buy it. Is this true? and is backing up the same as copying and pasting to a thumb drive or cd?|||first, format isn't a term i think you are actually meaning.


second, you should have the original dvd or a kidden recovery partition on your system if it's a retail computer.


actually, if you have vista and a key code (or not even) you can use vista for 4 months for free w/o actuivation or key. you can actually install any version of vista and not type in the ksy while installing it.|||How long have you had the virus? Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System tools, then click on System Restore. This can bring your computer to an earlier state.








Try malwarebytes.org and do a quick scan after installing/updating it. If a bunch of viruses get found immediatly, abort the scan and delete those. Then reboot. Try it again and see if your computer is fine. If it isn't, do another scan and try to get more caught. Delete those. If the virus keeps coming back, you could have a RAT virus.|||I would just put in the back up CD's that came with Vista if you don't have them then just go out and get windows 7 its much better than vista. also when you back up your files you are also going to back up the virus so be careful with what you do. Also Vista will give you the option of formatting the hard drive before you install it.|||Don't listen to your friend


He is on something


No you won't have to buy vista again


just install it and fellow the instructions

If i format my computer do i have to re-purchase vista?

i have this terrible virus that shuts me down every 20 minutes so that a complete virus scan won't have enough time to detect it. Anyways my only option is to format it. I have all original packaging including the code. My friend said (computer nerd) said i would be able to get a month of free vista with the serial code before having to buy it. Is this true? and is backing up the same as copying and pasting to a thumb drive or cd?|||If you boot into Safe Mode (press F8 repeatedly while starting) with networking support, you might be able to complete a virus scan and removal. I recommend downloading Malwarebytes (link below).





If that doesn't work then try booting from an antivirus "rescue" CD (three links below). Basically you download an ISO file, use a burning program like Nero to convert the ISO file into a bootable CD, boot from the CD and use it to scan the hard drive. Hint: download the ISO and burn the CD on an uninfected computer if possible.





Lastly, if you do decide to format the C: drive and reinstall Windows, your existing product key should work just fine. It will be on a label with a Microsoft hologram somewhere on the PC.|||If you don't have the CD, then Yes you do have to purchase


If you DO, then No.





Your pc probably came with a pre-installed version of Vista didn't it.


If so, your gonna have to order a rescue cd from your pc manufacturer, otherwise.. your pretty much stuck|||Google "bootable antivirus"





Solves your problem without formatting, though you might have to download and burn it from another computer.

Computer forensics information?

Where is the best place on the internet to find information about documenting, collecting, and packaging computer evidence from a crime scene of a suspected drug dealer?|||www.csisite.net


www.accessdata.com





If you have 0 experience in digital forensics, take a class from Cyber Security Institute.


I wish you best of luck





Wolfgang Wolfenstein, certified Digital Forensic Examiner

How do you save a flash game onto your computer so that you can play it without connecting to the internet?

My connection is a real pain in the neck. Whenever I try to play a flash game online, it gets stuck. Is it possible to play these games offline on our computer? I don't have macromedia flash package but i have the adobe flash player. is it possible to download these games and play them without connecting to the internet?|||use Firefox and browse to the page that has the game on it. Right click on the page (not the game) and click "show page content" or something like that. It will come up with a window. Scroll down till you find the game (it may look weird, it should say "embed" and end in .swf.


Click on that, then click "save as" or "download" or something in the bottom of the screen, and your done!





Please vote as best :)|||Using Firefox browser is easy as it allows you to download 'add-ons' just for just this type of thing. Do a search for FireFox add-ons then search the add-ons section for Flash Video Downloader.





Once installed (needs a restart) - a blue arrow should appear at the bottom right of your screen. Click this and it will ask you where to save it. It may show several files, just choose the one that resembles the name of your game. Remember this location and make sure you open that file with Firefox again.





The game should now work whether you're online or offline. Some Flash developers have got smart to this though - and certain games can only ever be run from the website. If the game does not play, this could be the reason, however you should try right click on the the game and select play.





If you struggle with any of the steps above, look at YouTube for any tutorial videos.





Hope this helps...|||The easiest way would be using an online flash downloader to downlaod it, There is one here to recommend: http://www.swfkits.com/flash-downloader/ it can detect flash files as long as it's in .swf format and auto download it to your PC. More, if you like, you can even proceed to convert those downloaded flash games to other popular video formats for easy sharing with more friends and on more platforms.|||If you have firefox then you can just simply click save page as... then choose where you want and then open the game from the saved location.





You first have to load the game 100% then save it

Could I use the same license key for Zone Alarm Pro on a different computer?

I just bought my brother a new computer and was wondering if I could use the same license key for his computer and mine? or is that considered illegal and I'll have to buy another package of Zone Alarm for his computer?|||You will have to read the license on the product, some licenses permit you to use the program on several computers, others don't permit it. But if you try it and it works fine, then go ahead and use it, you already bought it, why buy two of the same pairs of shoes when the first one is still good as new?

Is there a computer package that is capable of enhancing pixel quality on digital photos?

Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro.|||If you are referring to resolution, ie. magapixels, then no. If you are talking about contrast, sharpness and colour levels thn use Adobe Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro.|||Yes. Photoshop definitely but its so expensive. For a free alternative visit www.gimp.org to download The Gimp. It's almost as good as Photoshop. Some say it's better.|||Not really.|||if you mean generally improving the quality, then you could try Digital Camera Enhancer. It's free


http://www.mediachance.com/digicam/enhan鈥?/a>


a more general tool is Picasa


http://picasa.google.com/|||Download Nero Photosnap. (If you have nero 7 edition, its already there)


Just search for it in google








Also Adobe lightroom beta 3 is good for digital photos.


Click---%26gt;


https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlemen鈥?/a>

Has there been any known errors/problems with the Gateway Desktop computer series?

I'm looking to buy a $749.99 Gateway computer. (The whole package is roughly $1000). If anyone has had any problems with this brand tell me.|||well just saying gateway is quite vague. its like saying im buying a chevy....without the model and stuff there is really no way to answer that correctly. but if you have a computer nerd friend get him/her to build you one homemade pc's are usually better than factory.|||It doesn't matter what brand you choose; every brand has known issues. However some companies are worst then others. In my opinion I would avoid Dell and Gateway like the plague; as far as cost they are the least expensive; but as far as quality they are the lowest; they use the cheapest parts; they outsource most of the support; and they have poor customer service.





I would go with either Toshiba, Acer or HP. In my experiences in fixing these; they are built the best and fail the least. Now these will cost more then Dell and Gateway; but you get what you pay for.





I used to work at a company that repaired desktops and notebooks down to the motherboard level and after working there I would never buy a gateway and would only consider buying a dell if it was VERY VERY cheap.|||We don't identify PCs from the price, but from the make/model #. BTW, is it a laptop, desktop or what?


Go to the library %26amp; look up computer ratings in "Consumer Reports" magazine, they rate PCs at least once a year. CR doesn't accept advertising, they're a non-profit organization %26amp; their review are impartial %26amp; unbiased. They buy everything they test off the shelf (they don't accept any "freebies" from the manufacturers which could be absolutely perfect specimens).


www.cnet.com %26amp; www.pcworld.com are excellent places to look up reviews %26amp; ratings of PCs, laptops, electronix, etc. You can look stuff up by brand, price, rating, features, etc.


See the links below for more info

If you bought a Dell computer recently, did you pay extra for MS word? If you didn't, are you wishing you did?

Alot of the computer packages Dell is offering do not include MS Word. You have to pay extra to get it. I have an older version from my previous computer, and was thinking of just loading that to save a couple of bucks. Any reason I might regret this?|||No I don't regret not having any of the Microsoft Office products, because Open Office is free. Why would I fork out extra cash when I can spend it on beer %26amp; pizza instead? Yum!





http://www.openoffice.org/





As for you loading your older version of Microsoft Word, yes you can. Of course, you should uninstall the previous copy first as you'll only have a single license. I'd still use Open Office though, as you get the latest one. And you can install it as many times as you like!





I'll get the beers...|||My sister in law did. She bought a Dell, and didn't get it because she never uses it. Well, she has had occasion since to want to use it, and wishes she had gotten it.|||mine came with it but i accidently erased it and i wish i didnt...|||I wish I did|||Most newer versions are backwards compatible, but you may not be able to open a newer version.





Compare the price that Dells is offering for Word vs in-store/online prices...|||No.. I have my already existing copy of MS Office 2003.

My iTunes got messed up after I had to restart my system there is no installation package left on my computer.

Is there any way that I can download the iTunes installation package on my computer or something like that?





Any help is appreciated|||Yes you can download itunes here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/|||^^


No duh, didn't seem like you searched very hard. LOL!

Some commonly used computer packages?

Hi, can anyone give me a quick list of more commonly used computer packages? Have looked on the internet, but not completely understanding the term, I haven't had any luck!!


Thankyou!! :)|||1-Computer company=Toshiba/Wipro/Hp





2-Operating System=Windows/Mac


Windows-XP/7





3-Hard Disk-320/250/500 GB ( Giga Byte )





4-Memory=3/4/5/6 GB





Thanks

How hard are these computer skills?

I want to do the diploma for technology at TAFE, and I have pretty much have average computer skills like i'm not over informed about computers and such does this matter?


Are these tasks I listed below very hard to pick up on?





Design organisational documents using computing packages


鈥?Operate a personal computer


鈥?Operate computer hardware


鈥?Operate computing packages


鈥?Integrate commercial computing packages


鈥?Use computer operating system


鈥?Work effectively in an IT environment


Communicate in the workplace|||It's very easy to operate %26amp; understand computer.





The main thing is that you should have a very good person who can help/teach you to understand the working of computer as well as how you can operate computer.





But also you should have interest to learn computer otherwise even if you get some good tutor, you won't be able to understand it.





TIPS : Start learning computer practically rather than theoretical. This will help you to learn faster.





Best Wishes %26amp; Good Luck.|||ABSOLUTELY NOT DUDE. Here is my translation:





鈥?Design organisational documents using computing packages = "write a paper in Microsoft word"


鈥?Operate a personal computer = "double click on a icon to make it work"


鈥?Operate computer hardware = "turn the computer on"


鈥?Operate computing packages = "installing a program"


鈥?Integrate commercial computing packages = "can you use Visual Studio"


鈥?Use computer operating system = "know how to get to your BIOS settings"


鈥?Work effectively in an IT environment = "do ur dang job"


鈥?Communicate in the workplace = ''play well with others"|||that depends on your definition of "hard", knowing how to use a computer would be a good start, if you count bugs and give strangers great big hugs, maybe not for you

Can anyone suggest a software package that I can use with a laptop to monitor a vehicles computer?

I don't have a lot of money. I just do most of the work on my and my family's cars and with these newer cars everything is tied into the computer and I need a way to be able to see what's going on with the sensors etc. I was curious if any tuners or mechanics out there could recommend any products for me to consider? Thanks for your time and help.|||It's best just to buy an Actron code reader or scanner.





http://www.actron.com/product_category.p鈥?/a>|||If you're just looking to access check engine light codes, etc, then I would recommend AutoZone's loan-a-tool service. You can borrow an OBD II scanner for free (must leave deposit though).

How can I download SBC software package for new computer?

I downloaded the SBC global softawre from the net some time ago for an old computer. Now I would like to download it for a new computer and cannot find any pointers on the site.|||These people might be able to help you..


http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/





Or give this yahoo tech. group...


http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Compu鈥?/a>





Both gave me great help.


I hope this helps you. Good Luck!

What is the best PHP/mySQL package to install on my computer for testing purposes?

I am a web developer who wants to run an Apache/PHP/MYSQL server on my computer for testing purposes. I need an ALL IN ONE installation and I don't want to waste my time installing dozens of servers.|||WAMP!





http://www.wampserver.com/





i use this along with a few other web designer friends. its our personal favorite|||thats easy :-) just connect to http://127.0.0.1/ when you're offline

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|||You could also try XAMPP, at http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html - I often recommend it to people in your situation.

What offers higher pay package-computer science or electronics engineering?

electronics too has equally high salaries.|||computer sience


computer software engineering is one of the best for higher pay package.|||Both are good paying fields. It depends on the kind of opportunity an individual gets and also your interest.

What type of computer will I need to buy?

I need a package deal. I will need a laptop computer and ability to access internet in remote places (oilfield). I will also need a phone with internet options. I have been looking into the apple's. I do not know what hardware I need to buy. I work in the oilfield and will be assigned in remote west tx locations. Communication and a laptop that will connect is my goal. I am limited in computer experince so the more user friendly the better. I am not limited in a price budget. Just need some advice.|||Of course the iPhone will give you internet.





As far as computers go, you need to first figure out which kind of card or phone you plan to use to connect to the internet. Some cards might use USB while others will use an actual card slot in the computer. Once you decide that, then I would look to see if a MacBook or a MacBook Pro is what you need. If you have time or are in the right location, I would suggest going to a local Apple Store and getting some time with one of the Specialists or Geniuses who can discuss it with you and show you your options. Chances are, you'll be using the computer for more than internet, and overall, Apple will give you the better experience. I know because I've used both platforms. |||Most laptops have an option for an internal phone card so you can access the internet through a celluar network.





You might want to consider a laptop that is built a bit more rugged than the typical consumer models such as a Dell Latitude E6400 ATG "Meets strict MIL-STD 810F requirements for extreme temperatures, vibration, dust intrusion and altitude"





http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products鈥?/a>





Also gaming quality laptops are often built to more rugged standards with both the Dell XPS M1730 and the Dell/Alienware m15x having very solid construction and will cost less than the E6400





You should also grab an extra battery pack or two depending on your anticipated access to power. Keep in mind that most specs for the hours of operation on battery power are hugely optimistic and 2 hours is a good safe way to calculate how many spare batteries you want

I just got a package to send my computer in to HP for repairs, am I supposed to open the packing list thing?

I mean the little pocket on the side with the orange tape that says "PACKING LIST ENCLOSED".|||I have sent my HP Laptop in twice, I opened the packing list on the outside and all it said was 1 box, and packing support. Take it off, there should be a return UPS sticker in it, make sure you use it over the one on the outside of the box. It has very easy to follow instructions. You should have no problems. Just make sure to include everything they ask for. I always write out a detailed sheet of what is wrong with it and enclose it with the computer.





Hope this helps.


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Picture package or alternative software for sony handycam to import video's onto computer?

I got a Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV/380 TRV480.I lost the software that came with it to import my videos onto my computer.I know that picture package is the software to use


If anyone knows where to get this software or any alternative to picture package please tell me. I'm desperate|||You can use Pinnacle Studio9


Pinnacle IntroDV


Pinnacle StudioDV, or others. You import through firewire cable (sold separately $35) for best quality transfer, and import as AVI file format. To burn to DVD, you export as MPEG2.


A USB cable can only support still pics or MPEG4 low-res video clips from the memory card. You ned firewire (ieee1394) for high-res video from the tape.

What is the normal pay package for person who has done M.Tech. (in computer science) from an IIT.?

I wanna know that what is the minimum, maximum and average pay package for the students who have obtained their M.Tech. decree in computer science (or related field) from any of the IIT.|||Degree matters a lot!!


but with degree it's student talent that how much he get whether minimum or maximum..


i m not sure about private organization


i think minimum it's about 500000 or higher.





but in government it's about


for Gr. III(4) Rs.15600-39100 (PB-3) approximately he get's Rs.32610/ per month..


Gr. III(5) Rs.15600-39100 (PB-3) approximately he get's Rs.38918/ per month. it's about 500000 per year.


plus government employes also get more and huge incentives and other offers...|||he will get 8000-12000/month stipend from central govt.

Is it possible to download the mw2 stimulus package for xbox onto a computer to later transfer to the xbox?

there is a new update to the 360 which now supports flash drives and i wanna know if i can download the stimulus package, put onto flash drive, transfer to xbox. any info?|||you could plug your memory card or hard drive or usb or whatever into a friends xbox ( one that has stimulus package ) then copy onto your device plug it into your xbox ( if you copied onto usb you then have to copy to your memory card / hard drive first ) then their you go

How can i get rid of a popup each time i turn my computer on a Pop Up window asking to Install Solution Center?

why does my computer pop up a Solution Center Package disk installation, if i never clicked it. how do i get rid of it popping up?|||If it's Windows Vista Solution Center, check here for answers:


http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11732





If you get pop-ups when your browser isn't open, that means you have adware on your computer. You can remove it by running a scan with an anti-spyware program. These are trusted, reliable %26amp; free:





鈾?Ad-Aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a鈥?/a>


鈾?Spybot Search %26amp; Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl鈥?/a>


鈾?Windows Defender http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security鈥?/a> 鈼勨攢 if you have Vista or Windows 7, you already have this one


鈾?SuperAntiSpyware http://www.superantispyware.com


鈾?Malwarebytes http://www.malwarebytes.org/index.php


鈾?a-squared http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free





Always update before running a scan





...|||Use Malwarebytes, Super Anti Spyware, Combofix on a flash drive downloaded from a clean PC.





Boot to safe mode. Run from there.





http://www.malwarebytes.org





http://www.superantispyware.com/





http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix鈥?/a>

I cant copy my videos to the computer through the picture package?

there is no option about the recorded video whe i select the view recorded video option ,please help.


thanks|||You have not provided enough information...





If the camcorder uses miniDV or Digital8 tape, it uses the DV port (this is a 4-pin) and connects to the firewire port (not USB) of your computer. If you don't have a firewire port, install one. The port installed on the computer will be most likely 6-pin... but can be 4-pin. It depends what you have or decide to install. You need firewire400 (Also known as i.Link or IEEE1394a). USB will only be used for web streaming (if the camcorder has the feature) or for transferring stills.





If the camcorder is hard drive or flash memory based, it should mount using USB and appear as a USB mass storage device. If it does not, you need to install the drivers available on the CD in the box or download from Sony.





If the camcorder is DVD based, you will need to have a drawer loading DVD drive on your computer and you will rip the DVD with something like HandBrake.





If the camcorder is analog (hi8), you will need to get a Analog/Digital bridge from Pinnacle or Canopus.





If the camera is for taking stills and happens to take highly compressed videos, take the memory card out of the camera and use a card reader to transfer the videos to the computer.|||Trying to get your video into the computer? read my guide for tips on doing that here...

How can I obtain Microsoft Excel for my computer?

I'm using a laptop computer which has the Microsoft Office package, but when I try to open Excel, I'm prompted to type in a 25 character code, which I don't have. I'm guessing I need to purchase this code or the entire package. What the most cost effective way to do this?|||This is the code that you need to activate your software.





You can get a trial code free of charge for 3 months. I think there is a link in that box asking for a code that you can request a trial code. Just go there and get a code I think you have to have a hotmail account also which you can create in 2 minutes.|||Good guess.|||Forget that stupid Microsoft rip-off.





Get Open Office, a FREEWARE program that does everything Excel does, and can open/edit Excel files for you.





I highly recommend it.|||OK I don't think your stupid enough to think that anybody reading this is going to put that here.





So let's make a jump and figure maybe you would like to be open MS files or use an Excel spreadsheet.





You can dl openoffice and use it for free which would solve any legitimate reason for asking this question.





http://www.openoffice.org/|||If you have purchased the computer within the last couple of months, you might have the code in your recovery disk package. Check on the packaging of your recovery disk. Mine was on a card with the code, on the back side of the card on a yellow sticker. If not, then you could download the free OpenOffice program and use it at www.openoffice.org . It works for Microsoft Office formats and other formats. It even exports into a .pdf file format. Great program.

Is it possible to use microsoft word on a ubuntu package computer?

As far as I know, Word will only run on Windows and you need a word processing program written for Linux - just google for one. Search for 'word processing + linux'.|||Yes, you can. You could use either Wine (http://www.winehq.com/) or CrossOver Linux (http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxof鈥?/a> to accomplish that.|||Why would you want to when there are better (and Word compatible) freeware products out there? AbiWord and OpenOffice to name but two.|||There are various things that try to allow you to run Windows under Linux, or run both at the same time. I don't know if Word works under any of those.





However, I agree with the first couple of responses. You are better off running something native that will allow you to read/write Word files.

How to get pics from cell to computer?

I have an old nokia that i don't use any more and just realized all the great pics i took with it that i want to retrieve. Is there an USB cable i can buy to download to computer w/o internet service package added to my phone (old phone or new phone)? If so, is the USB cable phone specific?|||Well there Stacey,





I'm afraid you are SOL with your old Nokia phone, unless Nokia specifically makes a USB cord proprietary for the specific phone. I would try their website to find the cable if it exists.





If there isn't a cable, well................





you're screwed :P





Tony|||email them dummy to ur email address|||send it to your email address right click, and save. =)|||With no USB cord? - Email them to yourself using picture messaging on your phone. Just type in your email and you should get your pictures that way.|||depends, if you have a special program for your phone then u suggest you install it first, but some websites offer it for $.99 like Photobucket.com|||yes usb or if it has a memory card u can do it that way|||u cud always text them 2 sum1 with a usb an then load them up, urs infra-red or sumthin:D|||send the pic through a text message


and send it to your e-mail on yahoo.


then save the pic to your computer.|||what type of nokia??? or try sending the pic to ur email via text message|||There should be a usb cable for that phone. Most usb cables are phone specific. You can also get a kit that does all different types of phones. Data Pilot makes a cell phone suite that works with all different manufacturers|||E-mail them... send a pic message to your e-mail address!|||Text it to yourself on your email.|||the best way to it is to use a email it to your email adress then save it to save picture .





u can also use 1 of these


http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbvie鈥?/a>

Is the 'Microsoft word document processor' sold separately in a Hewlett Packard computer's software package?

This computer has trapped my documents and an upgrade demands $140 +/- to access them. Is there a costless solution to this or do I have to find another manufacturer that sells their computer with microsoft basic word processor that will not cost extra after the initial purchase?


I need my resumes freed.|||If you have .doc files then you will need a program that can open these type of files. While 90% of the world seems to use Microsoft Word, there are other programs that can open Word documents. There is a free word processing software called Open Office that will open Word documents:


http://www.openoffice.org/





If you really dont want to shell out the extra money for getting a copy of Word then its your best bet.

Why has my computer slowed down over the years?

I am a casual user. I use my computer for email, websurfing and I have a 3D design package on it. The computer is 4yrs old. What is happening to make my computer slow down over time? It is a Compaq desk top with cable internet. When I first got the computer it was fast. I have MacFee premium and use adaware software, no threats detected. Please answer this as if I am ignorant of how computers work, becasue I am. Thank-you.|||It could be that there are programs on your computer that are slowing it down. Use the control panel feature to check out which software is installed on your computer. Remove anything that you haven't used in a long time and/or no longer need. That might make things faster.|||um porn addict much?|||double click on My Computer icon%26gt;Control Panel%26gt;System %26gt;Performance (look at the system resources....it'll show you what percentage of your PC memory is left...the smaller the percentage the slower the machine will get...I would never let mine get below 25% free)





Also, you need to run the defragmentation program ever so often to help the PC 'organize' files together instead of having fragments of info here, there and everywhere on the hard disc that forces the PC to hunt all over to bring up a file...this is especially true the more you create, modify, delete and download data.





Start%26gt;Programs%26gt;Accessories%26gt;System Tools%26gt; Disc Defragmention|||Clean out the cookies folder, temp internet file folder. Also, the web pages we see today are alot more complex than four years ago, so your machine takes longer to load the pages. Upgrade your RAM. That'll help a little bit.|||If you mean to say that you have not formatted your hard drives even once in the last 4 years, than it is bound to be slow!!! Whatever you may do, a computer will get slower if it goes on running unformatted for more than a year. Still, some basic tips to speed up your computer may be found here:


http://pctonic.blogspot.com/2007/02/spee鈥?/a>|||Over time your computer (blame Windows!!) adds more and more files and updates. Most of these get stored away in old temporary folders that your computer forgets about. That is why your computer is slowing down. Think of it as never changing the oil in your car. The engine gets build-up and crap in it and your performance begins to degrade. With a computer it's sometimes necessary to to backup all of your programs and files onto an external hard drive and reinstall Windows. This can take many hours to do and is a big pain. A computer repair shop could do it for you if you want to go that route.





In the meantime, here some things that you could do without having to do a clean reinstallation.





To speed up your computer try this:





1. Start%26gt; Run%26gt; type: msconfig


2. Click "Startup"


3. Disable any program that absolutely DOES NOT have to startup when you first turn on your computer. Quicktime and RealPlayer are the number one culprits. They do not need to be running when you start your computer. You can start them when you need them. Make sure that you only disable the programs/apps that you are sure of. System32 files need to be running.





4. Download Ad-Aware SE (freeware) and use it to remove spyware. Spyware slows your computer waaaaaay down.





5. Use your anti-virus software to ensure your computer is clean. www.avast.com has an awesome FREE antivirus programs that kicks a** and uses far less resources than MacAfee and WAY less than Norton. PCWorld says it's just as good as the pay antivirus services.





6. Rearrange your hard disk for slightly better performance.





Here's how:





I. Start%26gt; Control Panel%26gt; Upper left corner make sure you are looking at the Category View (not Classic View)





II. Click "Performance and Maintenance"





III. Click "Free up space on your hard disk" and follow the instruction to remove old junk files.





IV. Click "Rearrange items on your hard disk to make programs runs faster" It will take 30min-1hr+ to finish this step. The Windows program will rearrange your computers files in a better configuration and remove spaces and gaps.





V. Add more RAM (memory). This is one of the best things that you can do for your computer to speed it up!!





I hope this helps. Good luck!! You better give me some points for this. It took me a while to type it!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHA!!|||I understand your problem - I have had the same troubles in the past. The problem is that most Windows OS have a life span. Experts say that in about 9 months, a fresh install is usually necessary.





Over time, you error files are accumulated that slow down your programs and can even cause crashes. The more you use your computer, the more error files are created. The most frustrating thing is that these error files are created from simple day-to-day computer usage.





Now I use a small software product called PC Speedscan.


http://www.pcspeedscan.com





It's a small and inexpensive utility I use it to clean up my PC once every two weeks or so. It removes these accumulating error files, fixes all registry errors and does a lot of other cleaning up activity. I now have a PC running for over 12 months and I haven't seen any deteriation in its performance. However, I would suggest using the program regularly - at least once a month. Do try out PC Speedscan and let me know your feedback.|||1.You have to clean up temporary internet files that are accumulated.


2.Keep minimum programs that auomatically starts.


Try these with the help of a well versed technician noly.|||....as most things do with age.....|||Everything gets slower over the years you just have to buy a new computer|||Remove any programs you no longer use, then do a disk cleanup and defrag the computer.

What is the best computer software package to buy?

i am starting a small business and need something simple to operate|||You may not have to buy anything. There are free operating systems like Ubuntu, free office suites like OpenOffice.org. Depends on what you need to do with your computers.|||if its a small business just dealing with documents and data. microsoft office is a choice. or open office. which is free|||you should be up with best software for small business that would be Microsoft Office|||What kind of software do you mean? What do you want it to do?





If you mean a suite of office applications, like word processor, spreadsheet, etc, then I would suggest OpenOffice.org - it's completely free to use.





If you don't mind spending some money Microsoft Office is OK (but I never use it because it's as annoying as hell and not worth the money).|||This:





http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCVR3A/?tag鈥?/a>

Best computer DJ package for under $500?! i really want to start DJ'ing!?

I have the software virtual dj but i dont have any turntables or anything and i was wondering what was the best starter package for someone like me! thanks for the help!|||If you want to create music, here is the best package for under $500





eMacs G4 computers available on eBay


http://computers.shop.ebay.com/Apple-Des鈥?/a>





and Logic Express


http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB788Z-A-Exp鈥?/a>





Trust me, get an eMac and Logic Express, and you will have an incredibly sick music studio inside a computer. Make and record any kind of music.





In the future, you will be able to plug-in microphones, turn tables, guitars, and amplifiers. Almost any music equipment you can get can be plugged in to add value to your music studio in a computer.|||Are you into turntablism/scratching or just matching up music?





If you just want to match up music, you can get any cheap digital turntable - plenty of them (although toy quality) are under 350.





If you want to get into turntablism, its another story. You will want vinyl since its actually easier than digital turntablism. Then, move into the digital aspect. You could start that with a $150 turntable and $20 in sample records and a cheap $100 mixer. A beginners setup yes, but you are just getting into it.





Remember, with digital, there is latency - the delay of the act to the computer. You can spend 500 alone on a soundcard w midi that reduces latency. Digital turntables can hold 'timecode' audio that is run into your computer. The timecode sounds like noise, but its really data. The computer hears that scratched data, and in return, scratches the audio digitally on your computer. Not something for me personally, but it is a interesting thing nonetheless.





*Just go to guitar centers website and instead of looking for package, look for the individual elements. Then, visit your local guitarcenter and get some hands on - they will be happy to answer any questions you got.|||idk really so ask your local future shop,best buy, any eleitronics store

My computer doesnt have sound, what to do?

I accidentally deleted the sound package from my computer, and i don't know what to do to fix it? What should i do?|||if you know what sound card you have, go to the company website and download new drivers


Or if you are on a window machine:


-Open control panel


-Select System


-Select the Hardware Tab


-Click on the Device Manage button.





You may have a "?" in the list. You can left click on it and have windows search for a driver.





Once that is done make sure the sound is turned up from "Sound and Audio Devices" and you should be good to go.|||Reinstalling the sound drivers normally fixes that problems. The driver package would also install the sound manager and whatever else is required.|||Go to your devise management and there delete the audio devise then reboot and the system will find 'new hardware' and then install the devises required driver files etc.|||Nothing to worry.............


try to restore your computer at an earlier time from system restore.





In XP


start - all programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.


here click on restore my computer at an earlier time and click on next click any highlighted date (the date before you delete your driver) and click on next and finish the session.





In Win Vista or Win7 click on start type restore in search bar and find "Restore your computer at an earlier time"





and do the same.





if it doesn't work so download the appropriate audio driver from web by motherboard model no. and install it





I hope it will help you.

Can anyone suggest a computer package desktop. I want the basics with the ability to play starcraft 2.?

If this is the your first computer, go to ebay and look up "desktop computers" There are a lot of refurbished business computers for sale. You can get one for about $100 to $150. It's delivered to your home. Have a friend who knows computers help you set it up (it's simple, but if you don't know what to do it's a problem). You should be good to go in about a week.|||Cant never go wrong with a gateway desktop just visit thier website for more information

What am I doing wrong as I get No answers to my question about buying a basic computer package in Perth WA?

XP home or proffesional. LCD flat monitor . Inte celero . 40GB. 256 ram. $750 limited funds|||for the same $ from Dell, you can get:


PD processor (2.66 ghz, dualcore)


Win XP mediacenter edition


19" flat panel


1 gb ram


80 gb hd


cd/dvd burner


2 yr warranty and at home svc.





What you are doing wrong is not comparison shopping.|||The computer you just described is crap, DO NOT BUY IT. You can get a better computer package at BB or CC for just as much.|||Maybe you should google it or go visit Dell's website - they have great packages available and you save money by ordering online.





Alternatively try the Yellow Pages, unfortunately you won't always get an answer here.|||40gb hard drive is no good





Featuring AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core technology and optional NVIDIA graphics card for running multiple applications at once


Windows Vista Capable


Processor


AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core processors


http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shoppi鈥?/a>|||It's probably because no one from around your earlier are online to give a response or they cannot recommend anywhere.





I'm in the UK, but have you tried Dell's Australian website, or is there a PC World in Perth?|||Go to local store and ask them.|||this is what you need and i totaly agree on what firedog said


http://shopper.cnet.com/Dell_Home_Dimens鈥?/a>|||I think that system will barely serve your needs for the present and will quickly be outdated.





We use a lot of Dell and HP computers at work, good quality and tech support. You should be able to order online for Dell, HP too.





Try to get at least 512 MB or RAM, 80 GB hard drive, for CPU Duo Core or Pentium D, optical drive ( CD R/W DVD ROM)

Is there anywhere i can get a computer package deal under $350?

anwhere?|||http://static.tigerdirect.com You can order a good quality Bare Bone Kit and put your computer together yourself Its surprisingly simple and for the price you want to pay you can get a high quality system at a minimum price. You can also download and print a Technology Guide To Building Your Own PC. Its very informative has some good recommendations as well as the doo's and don-ts on building a computer.|||Craigslist. I am buying my computer (used) for $200 and it is an awesome computer. I will be upgrading the comonents on it which will cost me another $200 but it has awesome stock components as well.|||I would go with a dell vostro, those are the best budget computers. Here is a link to a good deal that I found lately, although it is $400, it comes with a very good processor, core 2 duo, and 2gb ram which is sufficient for running vista. Plus it comes with a monitor (which is what I assume you mean by computer package). Here is the link http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/c鈥?/a> It will be hard to beat those components for that price.

We have a home computer and it has norton anitvirus,my son just got laptop, can he get a different virus prot?

or should he be able to get the one we have on the home computer included in our package?|||get anything you want...|||He can install any antivirus package he likes on that laptop.





While it is definately true that you only want to install one antivirus application on ONE computer, that does not preclude you from choosing different antivirus suites for different computers. So you can have Norton on your computer, Trend on your son's laptop and any number of antivirus apps on any other computer that happens to come into your household.





Now, one thing you may have going for you is that Norton (and most of the major antivirus producers) now sell the software in a package that allows you to legally install and use the antivirus suite on up to three computers.





If you purchased a retail version of Norton antivirus, the odds are good you have this licensing model. Check the documentation that came with the Norton software. If you do indeed have the full retail version, you should be licensed to install that on three computers. You've used one license for your computer, so you should have two licenses available. If you wish, you can use another license to install the Norton software on your son's laptop.





If you don't have the standard home-user version of Norton (for example, the version you are using came bundled with your computer when you bought it) you still have options.





Of course, you could buy a copy of Norton (or any other major retail antivirus package) for his computer. Or, you can try any of the really good free antivirus applications that are out there. Here are links to a few:





http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-vi鈥?/a>


http://www.clamwin.com/


http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-鈥?/a>


http://www.free-av.de/en/trialpay_downlo鈥?/a>








All of those are good packages... not as full featured as some of the retail products, but you can't beat the price!|||Norton sucks get avast or avg|||You probably have a single user license and will have to buy another copy whether you go with Norton or not.|||you can get anything you want. but personally i would not get norton|||if you have a norton disk that allows up to 3 installs, you can install it on his computer.|||if I was you i would cancel norton, It's a rip off I would get AVG anti-virus it is free and does the job well i have got it and my computer has never had a virus :)|||GET A MAC|||no he cannot use the one included in the package.


Once you activate the license key for your system it cannot be used again, at least not easily.


Have go to www.CNET.com


Go to the download section and download AVG antivirus


Its good and its FREE!!!!|||You can't legally use the same copy of Norton on two machines at once unless it was sold as a multi-user pack. In general, he should get his own copy of an anti-virus.





Hope that helps.|||Norton is really really really rubbish.


Try avast, it's free and works much better!|||i prefer kaspersky but he can use the one you've got just enter same key|||He can have whatever he wants.





FYI, Norton stinks. My husband downloaded the same virus TWICE when I was "protected" with Norton - in the end my computer was fried and I needed a new one (it was an 8 year old HP without a windows disk - reformat went bad). THEN he dowloaded ANOTHER virus through Norton. I was up to date on everything, it just didn't work.