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...

Does anyone know whether it's possible to add one, and what type and how large can one go? Thanks, Lukas

I tried Compaq tech support, and got shunted to and fro between at least 5 people, and got nowhere. Anyway, is it possible to add a 2nd hard disk to the 5008US, what type and how large can one go? Thanks, Lukas

Hi all, I got a pretty much stock 7940 and i want to up grade the memory on it. It has 128 megs now i want to bring it up to 256 total but i am having a hard time finding pc100 speed and i was wondering if pc133 will work, i may just get one stick of pc133 256 meg and remove the pc100 128 meg...

have a 1200us notebook that was recently acquired in payment for services. One of my observations is that the fan didn't seem to start unless I blew on it or lightly spun the blades with a pen etc. I replaced the fan and the new one does the same. With the keyboard off so that heat stays near...

my computer can have up to 1 gig of ram. The stock being pc2100 @266. I has two ram slots set for up to 512meg each. would it be possible to insert a 1gig stick of ram into one slot? what would happen if i tried. would it absalutely not work, or would it show up as 512meg. The reason i ask is i...

my computer can have up to 1 gig of ram. The stock being pc2100 @266. I has two ram slots set for up to 512meg each. would it be possible to insert a 1gig stick of ram into one slot? what would happen if i tried. would it absalutely not work, or would it show up as 512meg. The reason i ask is i...

After installing a videocard Miro DC30+ and cleaning the vans from dust the workstation will not turn on. Card removed, all cables and connectors checked, the Power LED blinks orange once every 2 seconds. 5V Aux LED on system board is on, but fan doesn't spin. Any help? Thanks in advance! Holger

Hi, I was given a Compaq Deskpro, without disks. Presently, it has win98 on it and I would like to wipe and reinstall 98 (I have my own 98 to put on it). The problem is that the only info I can find on the comp is that it is a Compaq Deskpro, EN Series, Model 0400h. I checked the Compaq website...

I have a Compaq Presario 8000T with an 80gb ide hard drive. I want to transfer the drive's contents to my 200gb hd which has my previous windows installation. The 200gb hd is attached to a promise ata133 controller, while the 80 is connected to the onboard ide. The idea would be to boot the windows...

Hi NGs, I'm running a Proliant 1500 with a smart 2/p controller. There are 5 internal drives and the cd-drive attached to it (internal port). If the Compaq-CD-Drive is attached Windows shows this drive, but if I attache any thirdparty drive (Teac in my case), the system shows the drive on...

I have a Compaq Presario 1210 laptop. 96 megs of ram, 150 mhz processor, Win95 - works great. However, about a year ago, the PCMCIA card slot stopped working. Cards fit it, but the operating system won't recognize them. I've tried reformatting, putting on Linux, opening up the case and looking...

I have a Compaq Presario 1210 laptop. 96 megs of ram, 150 mhz processor, Win95 - works great. However, about a year ago, the PCMCIA card slot stopped working. Cards fit it, but the operating system won't recognize them. I've tried reformatting, putting on Linux, opening up the case and looking...

Hello to all. I have a customer whose Compaq went down because of multiple virus attacks. I had to format whole hd and install WinXP. Now, this is a problem: I installed windows with Operating system CD like any other computer. Problem is that now i can't restore Works and Word from restore...

Hi i need the cpqtag utility to change the miss match serial number of my new replacement motherboard. That cause waranty problem and hp service center is a long way from here. If anyone can help me reply please. Thank's of send the prog to my e-mail to

I bought a Concord 3040 AF digital camera. It required a usb port to interact with my computer. This old 1540DM had no usb port so I acquired and installed a USB v2.0 Cardbus from CompUSA. Then I ran the CD Rom which came with the camera so as to install the software required to work that camera...

I have a Presario 8000T and wanted to move the drive to my Promise controller. I first installed the controller and the drivers for it in Windows XP. I then moved the drive from the onboard IDE to the Promise card. The card is detected correctly in the BIOS. When booting to the hard drive the...

I run WinXP Pro on my Evo N1020V, and I am attempting to install Microsoft MN-720 on this system. Upon inserting card into PCMCIA slot, cursor freezes, system hangs; I then must power down and reboot. Card is not defective, as this same result occurs when I attempt to install a brand new card of...

friend saves photo from email, pc used IE to open image, right clicked ,chose save as wallpaper.Now, she can't find the image to delete it so it won't load as wallpaper.Deleted email, searched on pc for the filename of the photo, cant find file(photo).

Anyone know how to get by the power on password on the above laptop. I guess remove the BIOS battery and jump it, but hoping for something simple. If I have to open her up any clue were I can get info on that Thanks