I have had this computer for years, not a computer geek. but after all these years and hearing other people talk, i have come to the conclusion that this model of compaq's is a lemon. can anyoen let me know if this is correct?

I'm trying to access a couple of programs from my old Presario 7100 family quick restore cd. The system itself died a long time ago. I have tried 'PREDATORxxx'and 'SMDCOMSUMER' (which were supposed to work with older cds) but no success. Does anyone know what the zip passwords are? Thanks in...

Hi, I have hit a wall. I wiped the drive and reloaded win98. The load goes alright, but on the restart for the final set-up the machine locks. I can load in safe mode, but cannot find anything. I have tried this several times. I even went back and started with a win95 load, which worked fine. ...

I have the Presario SR1115CL and I am trying to figure out what I need to connect my vcr to the pc. I would like to upload a vhs video tape to my hard drive so I can use a non-linear editor to create a dvd. The vcr is an Emerson with only two lines out, video and audio. Is there something I...

Hi.... will any basic laptop harddrive fit this computer or do I need one especially from compaq? Newfdog

This is in regard to my N610c laptop computer. The Shift, Alt and Ctrl keys have failed to function. An external keyboard plugged into the back of the computer works fine. I can get uppercase letters with caps lock, but that doesn't get me the characters over the numbers. I have...

When I press the power button it lights up blue for about one second and then goes out. Even when plugged into an outlet the same thing happens. No fans, no hard drive nor even the screen works. The power button light just goes out. Can anyone help me with this issue as I cannot afford another...

I have an older Compaq Presario. Don't have the number handy, but it's a 7 somthing. 7240 perhaps... It has a power on password set (which I have), but I would like to eliminate it. The computer used to be in my wife's office, as an accountant, she used as much security as was available, and...

Try www.crucial.com or www.kingston.com KC From: "Sam" Subject: SDRAM Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 12:39 PM anyone know a good source for cheap RAM. I am looking for 2each 128M sticks, P/N 323013-001. for my old 5700T which I am rebuilding/upgrading.

Hi, This battered and valiant little machine has become something of a personal project/challenge so bear with me. Obviously stored for a very long time not connected to battery, with no hard drive. It has expansion base.

What video card can be used in a presario S4200nx?

I can't get into the BIOS setup in any way. No F10 F2 or any F. No boot floppy images with diagnostic tools (I use Linux) Does anybody know the right solution for this?

Can anyone tell me how to get PPC 2002 or 2003 on my compaq Ipaq 3630 with Win CE on it?

Thanks for the reply yeti, actually the nic is identified as a compaq device, I did an install of win2000 to see if that would make any difference and it identified the unknown device as SMC IrCC- Fast Infrared Port.......the darn thing is I still can't get online with the notebook...

Having problems with the computer freezing. I talk with tech support, and they tell me to check in the BIOS for the CPU temp, I do and it is always in the mid 50;s C. The CPU fan is running but the system fan registers at 0 RPM. Tech support tells me to turn off the system and take it in...

I want to put a CD-RW drive in my EVO. I know the inside of the case is semi-proprietary and thinking maybe that the BIOS will be picky on what I put in. So what should I do? Forget about Compaq/HP cust. service. What a joke. I also don't know what model number my box is either because it doesn't...

Can anyone supply me with the jumpers to upgrade the CPU on an old Compaq Presario 2266? I cannot find what jumpers to use to upgrade FSB and Voltage. Anyone know max cpu this presario can take? I would like to add an AMD K6-2 if possible. -- ----------------------------------------------

Can someone tell me where to find a case for a Compaq Deskpro 6000 computer. I have a motherboard with all the hardware except a case. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I called Compaq technical service today regarding a recurring problem with the A/C adapter connection on my Presario 2100. I spoke with a manager since this is a recurring problem, and he concluded that my problem is that I am using the computer on my lap, which "obviously" is inappropriate due to...

Hi, I bought an Armada 4131T with Windows 95 (a long time ago). I messed up the OS and downloaded something from Compaq back then (likely the whole OS and special drivers). Included was a programme I didn't have, originally. I'm not sure why it was included, but it was hilarious--an animation of...