I know how to do it I had an XP disk for this machine. Is there any way to just install Windows off the Compaq restore crap? I do not want all the crap that comes with the computer.. I also don't feel I should have to buy windows XP for a machine that came with it.... I already purchased a...

I bought one of thse computers as a spare and not now it is giving me a wierd problem.. I restored everything and it worked great for two days. I come up to the black screen and wants to restore it again. So I restore it. Everything is greast for a couple of days and then it comes up to the...

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Hi everybody, i'm using a compad presario 1926, since i installed win2k the touchpad doesn't work i don't know what to do cause even, with the drivers, this pad isn't in the material list of win2k? :( so i use a usb mouse, but now i need to have the 'unique' usb free for an other use (modem) so...

I have what I can only describe a small 'shadow' which has appeared in the bottom corner of my screen. I don't believe its a pixel problem. What I want to do is reduce the size of the display area by about 3mm to try and remove the 'shadow' - it is easily done on CRT monitor but I don't know...

Ok, thanks for your help Tom. "Tom Scales" wrote in message ... If they just look like thin boards without any chips on them, then yes. Tom "Jen" wrote in message ... ...

Hi: Trying to install a USB 2.0 card in my old compaq. There is an available PCI slot, but I can't remove the little metal cover that protects the opening from invasion by dust. It's held in by an extension card retention bracket which I can remove with no problem. However, the metal slot cover...

Hello all, the accu of my 3 years old Compaq iPAQ 3660 actually is absolutly down. When I load my iPAQ, the capacity lasts for max. 10 minutes. Is there someone out there who can answer the following questions : - can I change the accu (Li-Polymer-accu) by myself - is it very comlicated ? - where...

OK, I had to change the system BIOS settings in order to upgrade my sound card - and now the damn video card doesn't work. It's an AGP GeForce 5600 - and no matter what I do, I can't get it to use it. It's nothing to do with the sound card, either - it does this same degree of nothing, even when...

Very disappointed in Compaqs Presario 2110 (US). Is it me or is this perhaps the most problematic laptop ever released by Compaq? Some problems we have had with this notebook a Bios can't be upgraded because unit is shipped with no floppy bay, mouse is erratic, battery won't hold a charge,...

Ive bought a second hand Compaq Presario 14xL250 and after formatting the HD everything is running OK, but... I am only able to use a 16 coloured 640x480 resolution and not something higher. The videocard I have got is: -Trident CyberBlade 3D Graphics with shared 8 MB Video Memory. -Max internal...

I'm trying to help a neighbor get his Compaq Presario 5151 running. Will someone please tell me how to get into the setup screen. This is the first Compaq computer that I've tried working on. On most computers that I've worked on, hitting the F8 key or Del key on boot-up will get me into the...

Hi, I've just purchased a Proliant 3000 with no processors, VRMs etc. On Ebay I've found a couple of P3-600 MHz Katmai SL3JM with VRMs ripped from a couple of Proliant 1850R servers (~100 USD, is that fair?). I'm not entirely sure that the Processors and VRMs will fit into the 3000, so I *really*...

HELP! What kind of a locking system does Compaq use on the Presario 5000 that retains the CD drives. I can't figure out which button to push in order to release one of the CD rom drives. Jess

I have a D510 that comes with the standard 220W power supply. I'm looking to put a nVidia 6800GS video card into it, but I'm a bit worried about the power requirements. I have a spare 400+ watt PS that I am not using, but it is too small and holes don't align with the case. Is it possible to use...

I have a D510 that comes with the standard 220W power supply. I'm looking to put a nVidia 6800GS video card into it, but I'm a bit worried about the power requirements. I have a spare 400+ watt PS that I am not using, but it is too small and holes don't align with the case. Is it possible to use...

I have a D510 that comes with the standard 220W power supply. I'm looking to put a nVidia 6800GS video card into it, but I'm a bit worried about the power requirements. I have a spare 400+ watt PS that I am not using, but it is too small and holes don't align with the case. Is it possible to use...

I have a D510 that comes with the standard 220W power supply. I'm looking to put a nVidia 6800GS video card into one, and am a bit worried about the power. I have a spare 400+ warr PS that I am not using, but it is too small and holes don't align with the case. Is it possible to use this unit on...

I have a D510 that comes with the standard 220W power supply. I'm looking to put a nVidia 6800GS video card into it, but I'm a bit worried about the power requirements. I have a spare 400+ watt PS that I am not using, but it is too small and holes don't align with the case. Is it possible to use...

A couple of quick questions... Okay, I'm desparate... Here at work some idiot backed over their Evo 610c whilst driving their car!?! Long story short, it boots and everything looks good while hooked up to the port replicator... BUT, the lcd display doesn't work (port replicator to monitor...