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.