Summary: Hi, I have a "collection" of old vintage computer systems. Mostly IBM's, XT clones etc. Do you think its better to run these old computers every co...
Summary: Collectors really don't care much about Wintel computers. They were mass-produced at such an astounding rate that there's too many of these things. ...
Summary: An old 120 mhz PC is not going to be on anyone's 'gottta have' list unless they're looking for something vintage. And if that's the case they're not ...
Summary: Thanks to everyone I fixed that already. ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0501-1000/sp0667.zip NO_F1.COM allows operation without a keyboard of thos...
Summary: Borelli34: How do I get into CMOS from Basic? I can't get any kind of DOS prompt. Could it be a controller card failure or a floppy drive failure? Oh,...
Summary: If you want to fool around with XT's it's probably easier to find a working board than to fix the one you've got. As already mentioned, look for a ju...
Summary: Yeah, you may just want to wipe the hard drive with something like killdisk instead of removing it. I doubt it would have much value as a donation. ...
Summary: Sounds like a Compaq Portable I or II. Green monochrome screen? The Portable III was more like a sewing machine with an orange display. Just search ...
Summary: try a Google search for the specific information you are looking for. For instance try these: first computer mouse computer processor timeline vintag...
Summary: So, I am a collector of Vintage computer/ gaming systems. I have a chance to buy an incomplete IBM 5150 (just the CPU) or a complete Tandy 1000 SX. (...
Summary: Use F8 when starting up to get the boot menu. Try both safe mode and command prompt only. Then see if previously unreadable disks work OK. Number 6 ...
Summary: Can I buy a cable which will connect my vintage old microphone to my computer? Are some mics built specifically for recording to computer, or is that...
Summary: "Price tags for Commodore 64 in the vintage 1980s: $2,000 - $4,000 depending on accessories."???????????????????? Were you living in the deep recesses...
Summary: ok, i'm looking for old apple computers, with the old 8086, 8088, 286 processors. i'm wanting to collect them and can't seem to find systems that run...
Summary: I need help. My computer is shutting itself off. It doesnt say anything, it just shuts off as if i were to press and hold down the button on the tower...
Summary: specs p4 2.80ghz cpu l4vxa2 via p4x400 478 socket atx motherboard w/ audio 2x 1gb 400ghz ddr ram. radeon 9550xl video card windows xp first i want to ...
Summary: I installed XP and already have 2000. I figured out how to use both systems and found that there was already a XP OS on the computer, SO, I thought ...
Summary: My computer have been working perfect for many years now. The only problem have been heating and I had to change the connector. but after that everyth...
Summary: A week ago i was using my 2 year old Dell Xp2 420 desktop. quad core 2.4ghz . i walked away from the computer. 10 min later it stops working. a few L...
Summary: First identify exactly which ram and its sizes the pc can accept. The best place to find this information is the User Manual. The place I would first ...
Summary: Hi, The front of my computer has a metal front with tiny holes, then right behind this is a mesh filter. Since it is not easy to take off the front of...
Summary: Hello, my computer has begun behaving strangely recently. It runs fine for about an hour, but after that it begins to heavily "lag" and stutter. What ...
Summary: Help! My computer does not start up. When I turn it on, it just gives long beeps. It does not load at all. It has power because the light is on, a...
Summary: Hey guys, i am not really a computer pro so i dont much about it >_< if you can take a few seconds read over this and help I'll be really appreciat...
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