Summary: I see this same problem yet I'm using the original XP CD from Dell that has SP3 on it already. I have OSX and Ubuntu booting fine, but the Windows boo...
Summary: It should be there. Sorry it took so long--I had to leave for awhile. Make sure you unzip the file and then run it. Don't just copy it to a floppy ...
Summary: Yes and I tried it on two separate towers. They either don't recognize it or the BIOS doesn't see it as a drive so it ignores it. Windows and Linux do...
Summary: Yes, I re-loaded the software first. Then I tried to 'open' a file with the software. That didn't work either. The computer keeps 'spinning' like it's...
Summary: Re Post(no one has been able to help solve this yet) So I decided to upgrade my motherboard and processor. I bought a MSI P55-GD65, and a Intel I5, in...
Summary: Hello, I am new user now,but i saw some solutions that makes me believe and trust on you that i can get 100% satisfaction solution from u. About my ...
Summary: I'm not sure if they all came this way but some of the c521's had SATA DVD drives. The 98 cd and the ISO with the stupid banana setup are only for AT...
Summary: Hello so my computer hasn't been working for a while now.....windows xp x64 os...every time i boot, it gets to the loading screen, and then after that...
Summary: Thanks a lot for the article. I even tried installing the cooler properly. I see an improvement. the temperature goes down to a minimum of 58Celsious ...
Summary: I have put both RAM sticks in Slot A1 one at a time and it worked fine. When doing it with Slot A0 with both sticks it does not work and when starting...
Summary: The only addition I would suggest to that system would be to max out the ram. It takes a maximum of 512mb of SDRAM 2X256 sticks. The current motherb...
Summary: The PC starts up when the 4-pin connector that goes into the motherboard for the processor is NOT plugged in. When it is, the computer doesn't even st...
Summary: I feel embarrassed saying this but I was so sure that the mouse was new that I didn't bother checking a different mouse. It was the mouse, not the com...
Summary: "I have checked this on the web and it points to this being a SATA issue" You're correct, it IS an SATA issue. XP does NOT natively support SATA so y...
Summary: Cheers. I have a small drive (about 10GB) that just lies around. I can use that to back up my most important data... I got rid of all my extra OS's an...
Summary: We have three different stations for running tests where we need to log temperature vs. time. The computer can handle tracking multiple tests even th...
Summary: I wouldn't have any recommendations. It's going to depend on if you're running any software that has specific video needs and also what your motherbo...
Summary: We need to go back over the connection issue. Recheck the IDE and the power cables. See that the cable for power is not a spare one. Check that you p...
Summary: Your motherboard may be able to handle 1 gig sticks but that doesn't mean every 1 gig stick will work. Go to crucial.com and enter your mobo specs an...
Summary: Acer doesn't show any dos drivers related to that model. Do you know the model number of the DVD drive? We may be able to hunt down drivers that way...
Summary: I've had laptops do that before, so they *MAY* help. Unplug the laptop. Remove the laptop's batteries. Let it sit there for a while, then plug it ba...
Summary: Apparently you didn't benchtest your hardware before installing it in the case? And I don't see the power supply on your spec list? Do you get a singl...
Summary: hi i have a biostar t force-7025 i got a ati sapphire x1900xt doesn't show the picture and whe3n i have no monitor plug plugged into the card it shows...
Summary: It may sound simple... but try unplugging all monitor cords and replugging them then use the black on off switch on back of pc. It won't do anything w...
Summary: See if you can follow my line of thinking: Intel "quad pumps" the FSB & then markets it as if it actually runs at that speed. 1066MHz FSB doesn't run ...