Hi, I found this: http://www.codecomments.com/archive293-2006-3-809434.html Don't read to closely or you will go to sleep :) Apart from losts of...
Hi Loreen, Roxio point you to this: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316529 They have repair programs for missing...
Try using the service tag. It will tell you how to find it at the support webpage. No mention of PATA. There will be a section (tab) at support...
Merlinone, you do not have enough RAM for the number of processes running. There are 40 + processes running and I can't see that many user...
If you see the Autoexec.bat instructions you should be able to boot into Safe Mode and run Window's Scandisk there. If it is getting stuck at...
I think you should do a complete driver and software clean out. Boot into Safe Mode and use Add/Remove Programs to uninstall all the software....
If you know someone with the same version of XP, ask them to make a copy for you (or borrow their CD). Since you have a license and your own...
Here is a power calculator: http://www.journeysystems.com/power_supply_calculator.php It should give you a guide as to what you will require....
A change in the system that misdirects the normal workings (sounds technical at least :)). Installing software or drivers that rewrite the...
From memory, a compressed drive creates a "virtual" drive that acts as an interface so you could be right about it being compressed. Adding the...
I know the "girls" situation, I am surrounded by them (get it fixed and make it quick :D). Glad it wasn't complicated, being squeezed by a...
I suggest using this to reset the upper and lower filters. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/en-us Optical drives have not needed...
It could possibly be a driver problem. I suggest updating your drivers starting from the chipset drivers, then the graphics drivers, then audio...
It's a new one on me too! :) The BIOS may be able to tell it is there, Windows may not have been able to utilize it :confused: Glad you were...
Look for a menu in the BIOS settings Autodetect Hard Disk Drives. Run that and you will need to be careful that the settings are saved. At some...
To save me searching and to increase your knowledge of the machine a great deal (no disrespect intented), look up your model on the Dell website...
Try running SiSoftware Sandra in my signature. Under Windows Memory Information it should give corresponding information to what is shown in Task...
To me it sounds like you are using an upgrade version of Win XP and it is asking you to insert the CD of your previous version of Windows. Check...
Hi and welcome to the BBS, It appears to be a HP. I think the only way you will be able to reinstall is to use the HP method. If you find your...
Avoid gibberish? If you go to File -> Print you can select how many pages to print at a time. I alwalys break them up on a large print job. If...
Separate names with a comma.
