I only just found this by Googling for "split space-bar" - (slightly edited for my own reasons). It does work but as yet I haven't powered down to see if it returns to the default "left = backspace" mode. Spit Spacebar Fix - Compaq...

What's the right 64MB EDO memory for this obsolete laptop? The Micron MT8LSDT864H6-662C+3 I purchased for it was not recongnised by the POST. BTW, how do I invoke the CMOS setup on this machine? Thank you kindly for your assistance.

"Roxanne" wrote in message ... How does compaq justify Wild Tangent/ aka Spyware (among others) in their products? Just wondering. Because this is just one reason I would not own one. Or anything other hp product. RX That should...

Anyone got the 1235 (or something close) internal dial up modem to work/install on winxp. Winxp installation calls it a 56K-DF but driver error codes with a 10. Tried lots of different drivers from driverguide.com but no banana :-(. Anyone got any ideas? TIA

hi, i'm have a presario 1277 and they have only 1 usb port, i'm using an usb hub but when i' connect the usb webcam the calbe modem and the external recorder stop working. Does some body what could happend?. Regards ODCA

Anyone know the where I can get a Win 98 driver for this graphics card. Prosignia 320 6466C, Microsoft Windows 98 http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/showphoto?partnumber=113355-001 The hp drivers page lists 3 for this compaq model. 1. NVIDIA Video drivers for Win98/ME 2. Prosignia...

Hi all, I just bought a 32 bit cardbus pcmcia network card to place in my Compaq Armada 4131, only to find out that the card is not recognized by Win98. The device manager tells me it uses a Cirrus Logic PCIC Compatible PCMCIA Controller. Somewhere in a newsgroup I found that the 4131 does not...

Hi, I was given an old Compaq Deskpro with a 350Mhz PII and 6 G Maxtor hard drive, from which I removed the vestiges of NT4 and installed Win98. It worked well enough with 196 M of PC100 RAM But something regularly accesses the hard disk every two seconds or so, like a clock or heart beat. And I...

Some months back I replaced the failed mobo and PS in my Compaq 5005CL with an MSI mobo and Enermax PS. I was unable to connect the front USB connectors to the mobo because the - presumably unique - Compaq cable did not fit the MSI mobo. I thought I could live with it, but now would like to have...

My Presario 5686 stops during the booting process with a screen containing two two green buttons with the following options: "F1 Boot" and "F10 Computer Setup". The red Compaq-logo is visible for a much shorter time than before. After choosing F1 the booting process proceeds normally. This occurred...

Hey all, I own an Armada M300. (P3 600Mhz, 192RAM, 12Gb Hdd.) Anyone know what the maximum RAM is? Crucial says it is 320Mb, which sounds about right, Inmac says 256Mb, but HP's website says 512Mb... What should I believe?

I am looking to upgrade my memory on a Presario 1800 notebook. Anyone know of a good online source? Also, I have never installed memory myself- should I do it or pay someone? I assume it is fairly easy. I was searching for a online tutorial but could not find one any help is appreciated. --

Compaq Presario S4020WM running Windows XP Home (SP1) with the latest updates Device Manager, Computer says "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" (drivers hal.dll ntkrnlpa.exe ntoskrnl.exe) The AIDA32 v3.93 sysinfo tool under Operating System, Operating system suggests: "Only 1 CPU installed, you should...

Hi, I am giving my granddaughter my old 1255 LT and was wondering if there is anyway to upgrade the 4GB HD internally - do not wish to use a USB external HD TIA Bill M.

I have a Compaq Presario 732us Notebook computer....I'm trying to restore back to original. The battery is bad but I can run it plugged into the wall outlet. I have been able to get all 3 of the restore cd's installed...but computer is very slow. I have yet to install Applications/Drivers cd's. If...

Does anyone know where I can view GOOD images of both of these models on the net? I don't know what Compaq's problem is but for some reason they still don't get the fact that people want to see detailed pictures before they spend thousands of dollars on a computer. I can't find either model in...

Helpful Links: For drivers, software, manuals/docs http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/ For Quickrestore CDs: http://qrcons.orderz.com/page1.asp For Compaq spare parts http://vztxesppro3.cce.hp.com/hpparts/Default.asp?mscssid=035V7F6T9K0U9JCT3BQC64L4GC57AGB1 For Compaq...

Hi All, I've just bought a new PCI IDE controller card in order to skip the 8GB limit on the size of my hard drive. Unfortunately the card is not recognised. It doesn't show up in the device list in the Compaq BIOS :-( (I've tried it in two different PCI slots) Any ideas why? My computer is a:...

Hi all, I need to get a new computer and am looking for something decent, but inexpensive. I know there's trade offs involved. I read the reviews of the eMachines T3085 which costs $670 before a $50 rebate. At staples the other day, I saw the Compaq Presario SR1030NX ($665 before $50...

Someone gave me a compaq computer. I think it's a compaq 5340, not sure of that model number, but it's got a 400mhz processor with 3D Now. Can someone please tell me how I can get to the bios screen? I've tried F1, but it doesn't take me to setup/bios screen. And what's 3D Now? The graphics on...