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  • Trouble with booting from optical drive?

    This thread was joined to your existing thread.  Please ask all hardware questions about this computer in this thread.  Thanks.     My optical drive seems properly detected in the BIOS, but when I set it as the primary boot device (running the Windows CD), I get the message that there's no valid boot drive. I'm not 100% ...
    Posted to A+ Hardware Support (Forum) by voxmorten on February 22, 2013
  • Windows 7, Retail Re-use

    So, I'm planning on getting the retail version of Win 7.  I'm aware that you can reuse it, but I have a few questions on that.   In what situation would I need to reinstall (motherboard failure, processor, hard drive, etc.) and do I have to remove it entirely if I need to replace the motherboard to get the activation key back to put ...
    Posted to Windows 7 (Forum) by Dillywapper on February 16, 2013
  • Can't access BIOS in Acer TimelineX laptop?

    Hey I can't access BIOS in Acer TimelineX laptop? Whenever F2 is pressed, the system says that it is entering setup, but it does not. Instead it just does a search loop for boot-able media and beeps like crazy. Does anybody know how to resolve this? 
    Posted to Computer Maintenance & Repair (Forum) by FCCS1222 on January 19, 2013
  • Microsoft Word and a media player for Windows CE 6

    I just purchased a refurbished Sylvania Netbook; model SYNET07526 through Neweggs Shellshocker sale and I'm wondering if I can install a version of Microsoft Word onto it...also...I'm wondering if it is capable of supporting a codec pack like K-Lite or something similar to it to play video files.Here are the specs:OS: Windows CE 6CPU: VIA 8505 ...
    Posted to Windows OS (Forum) by secretcog on January 12, 2013
  • Newly Built PC; Freezing Issues w/ Games/Videos

    Hello, I'm having a problem with the computer I built with the order below.  I've been having freezing issues when playing games or YouTube videos (mostly games; once with YouTube).  The screen freezes & the last second of sound loops or buzzes through my speakers.  It runs fine when left idle.  The freezes are random. ...
    Posted to Computer Maintenance & Repair (Forum) by Ryooshi on January 12, 2013
  • Windows 8 help

    Just finished building my pc this after noon and got everything loaded (OS and everything).  Installed my gpu drivers and lucid MVP for my asrock mobo and when I had to restart it keeps coming up that windows cannot repair my pc...  Don't understand why, I reset the PC which got rid of all my files which was fine since I isn't load ...
    Posted to Operating Systems (Forum) by Sabin1269 on November 4, 2012
  • ~Windows 7 Home Prem 64-bit not working properly~

    I have did an update from windows updater. I happen to update something from the the optional selection in the window updater. One of the three was something to do with the video card & the others I cant remember but I believe there was a 64 in the end of it. After I updated it, I restarted the computer & it didn't load the desktop ...
    Posted to Computer Maintenance & Repair (Forum) by MrRandom on October 25, 2012
  • enclosure, adapter or what?

    Hi - I'm trying to get some data (image files) off an old 40GB Seagate Barracuda ATA drive out of a Dell tower. What sort of adapter or enclosure do I need to connect it by USB or FireWire to my Mac? As for readability, Boot Camp let me grab files from the Windows side and as image files are universal I should be able to see them in Finder. ...
    Posted to Computer Maintenance & Repair (Forum) by gotom on October 23, 2012
  • Can this build overclock?

    Hi I have planned out this build and was wondering if i will be able to overclock with it, or if I will even need to overclock. I plan to use the computer for some games like Diablo 3 and running a minecraft server, and using applications like internet and microsoft office. If you have any opinions, please post. All feedback is ...
    Posted to Computer Building (Forum) by doughboy98 on October 17, 2012
  • Need Help Building a Computer!

    Anyone have suggestions for me for what parts to build a computer? I want a AMD/ ATI/ Corsair BUILD. AMD FX Maybe A Cooler Master One hundred W ( not sure) I need an hdmi output. Under 750 if possible; can extend to 1k budget.EDITS: Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power ...
    Posted to Computer Building (Forum) by targetlocked on September 1, 2012
  • Computer build for office ~Please Review & Suggest

      Pretty sure everything is compatible, everything has a good review on newegg,.. someone please check over this, ask any questions, point out problems.. etc >All specifications listed on parts were chosen for a purpose (e.g. SSD for fast loading of WIN7, office, other apps, since all storage is found elsewhere on a domain ...
    Posted to Computer Building (Forum) by bwbryant on July 31, 2012
  • Sound card....will it work

    A friend of mine has a spare sound card that he doesn't need and said I could have it if I wanted. It's an e-mu 0404. My question is, will it work with a Gigabyte z77-udh3 and Windows 7 x64, as the specs online say it only works work up to Win XP x64. But it is old so I suspect that Win 7 wasn't out then?? Idk.......
    Posted to Audio (Forum) by MDArcher on July 25, 2012
  • Computer shuts off after 30 minutes

    I have recently custom built a computer. Intel i5 3.3GHz, 8gig RAM, Windows Vista Home Basic: SP2, solid state harddrive, GeForce GT 640, 750w powersupply It's running great, but the computer shuts down after running for 30 minutes. Existing threads hint at overheating. So I checked on the temperatures to find that everything is ...
    Posted to Computer Maintenance & Repair (Forum) by ShahinMurray on July 20, 2012
  • Can I move JUST Win7 from a 320gbHDD to a 120gbSSD

    Hello. I am trying to figure out if i can move JUST the windows 7 from a 320gb HDD to a  120 gb SSD, I have tried google and such but can't find exactly what im looking for.. PLEASE help. I have the windows 7 upgrade disc as well if it helps...
    Posted to Software (Forum) by Masoniic on May 28, 2012
  • First PC Build

    So I've decided to build my own PC. I did some research before posting and I'm pretty confident that the parts I selected are compatible, but still want some eggxpert advise before ordering them. Here is the wishlist:   http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15252654  Any suggestions/recommendations ...
    Posted to Computer Building (Forum) by penguinz on May 22, 2012
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