Was given an old computer system that I'd like to reinstall the original configuration into. Could someone post any and all disks/CDs for this computer. Are there any websites other than HP's? I posted to alt.binaries.warez.ibm-pc.old and got a reply that this compaq NG might be able to answer.

Hey guys, having trouble defraging.....computer will only complete 1 to 2 % defrag....will never finish.... system: presario 5240, 18 gig, 96 ram (upgrading soon), win 98, amd processer. Any suggestions?

I continue with my Armada 3500 story and the keyboard problem :) So if i'm right, the keyboard are plugged on the motherboard with a large connector. But if i remove it, the continuous "beep" (like you run your notebook and stay press a key all time) are still here. Symptom now ... Notebook run...

Hi all, I have just obtained a very old computer that was previously used in a university lab. I have several questions about it. I have trawled postings here, but I am still very confused about the computer and its behaviour. a) The computers' exterior panel reads Compaq Deskpro 5100. Does...

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Hi! I have a big problem with a Compaq EVO D310 and a ASUS V9180 Magic/Geforce 4 MX440 (AGP). There's an integrated graphics interface at the motherboard of the Compaq that probably refuses me to install anything new cards. I have tried to plug in the new graphics card to the compaq but it does...

I have a Compaq Presario 2550CA My wireless adapter that came built in with the computer is Lan Express. I have installed both XP Home and XP Professional on my computer a couple of times since I got it. I have the Compaq Windows XP Home cd that came with my computer (not referring to the...

I have three (3) sets of Compaq Restore CD's . 1st CD: Compaq Deskpro EN and EP series with Intel 810/810a Chipsets. Intel Celeron 500, Pentium III 733 MHz processors and eariler versions. Version 4.4. Requires Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CD. Part # 138602-005 2nd CD: Compaq CD For Microsoft...

Hi I have a problem with my armada 3500 When a power on i have to compaq logo but nothing else. Notebook make continuous beep, but seem to search something on diskette and hard drive ... If i power on with FN + F11, he don't beep for 5 secondes but does nothing too. Any tip for that ? Thanks

I got my hands on a few Compaq DeskPro 6000 (Pentium Pro 200) computers. After going thru about 20 of them, I have about 6 of them that won't boot from the floppy disk. If I install a hard drive and set it all up with the Diagnostic Partition and Windows 98 SE, I have no problem booting and...

Does anyone know what is the largest harddive I can install in a Presario 5000t. I want to buy a larger harddrive but I want to be sure the computer will recognize it. Thanks for any assistance.

This problem has a long history that I will try to abbreviate. I once had occasional random error message, I called Circuit City Extended Warranty people (evil evil evil) and they had me reformat(?) and restore my pc. Oops, I quickly realized that process had lost my drivers for video , sound, and...

I'm in Australia, specifically Melbourne. Does anyone know who made the monitor for this model? If not where I might be able to get such a detailed spec so I can find out for myself and who I might talk to to get my hands on one? Cheers Mr. Smith

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I have a Compaq 5000T where I tried restore to factory defaults using the 2 Quickrestore CD's that ware packed with the system. The first one worked OK but the computer was unable to read the second one. Although the disk appeared to have data on it, I'm unable to find any file or open...

Help! I have had this system for a couple of years now and have had intermittent problems over that time with the system hanging (cursor freezes). However, more recently the hanging has become more frequent to the point where it may only stay up for 5-30 minutes. Only a cycle of the power will...

System: Deskpro EN 6450 // NT4 SP6a OEM CRD-8223B CD-ROM Drive is identified in Devices as an ATAPI drive on AIC78XX SCSI adapter; all drive commands (i.e. Eject, etc.) work, other SCSI devices (i.e. HD, DAT drive) work. Cable termination is OK. Compaq Diags and SANDRA cannot read ID or version...

Hi, I'm searching for Windows 2000 drivers for the Compaq Presario 12XL223 laptop. I had to recently reinstall Windows 2000 Professional. Before I did all the hardware was supported and working without any problems but now I can't find any useful Windows 2000 drivers for that laptop on the new...

Hi All, I am trying to repair a Compaq Armada 7400 I have been given, unfortunately I don't have an AC Adaptor for this machine - Does anyone please have the pin out details for the PSU connector. I believe that one pin is ground two others are actual DC supply voltages and the 4th pin is a logic...

I need a HD Caddy for 7770DMT laptop. I have the plastic, but not the adapter board or cable or whatever it is that makes the connection. Is this unique to this model? Or can I also look for adapters for other model numbers? Which? In a pinch I could solder in 40 wires. The laptop is pretty...