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My Computer Keeps Crashing Using Ie Or Firefox!?

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:50:51 +0000

I purchased a brand new relatively well quipped laptop 3 days ago. From day one, right out of the box (with no downloads or tweaks) I experienced IE 7.0 crashing every 5-10 minutes; sometimes where it would recover from and sometimes where it would completely shut down. After I lost my patience I posted a question on answers and people seemed to agree I should try Firefox, so I downloaded and began using 3.0.5 only to experience crashing in Firefox as well that was equally as disruptive as IE. I am really at my wits end because I mostly use the computer for internet browsing. I am also very unhappy with the restart time which is two minutes and sixteen seconds (I actually timed it) which seems crazy for a Core 2 Duo processor with 4 gig of ram. Is this a vista thing? I believe I have ruled out IE 7.0 by replicating the same problem with Firefox. In case it matters I am using Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
here are the specs on my computer
processor brand Intel
processor model Core 2 Duo
processor speed 2.0 GHz
hard drive capacity 320 GB
memory 4 GB
memory type DDR2 SD RAM
maximum memory capacity 8 GB
Wi-Fi capability included (Wi-Fi ready) yes
included integrated drives DVD±RW/DVD-RAM/DVD+R Double Layer
diagonal screen size 16 inches
notebook computer weight 6.93 lb
operating system Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
screen resolution 1366 x 768
number of USB 2.0 ports 4
number of USB 1.1 ports 0
modem standard 56K V.90
audio hardware SRS Premium Sound
front side bus speed 800 MHz
integrated speaker yes
integrated memory card reader yes
number of VGA video ports 1
video hardware Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HD
video memory 1759MB shared
thickness 1.65 inches
width 14.9 inches
depth 10.15 inches
Ethernet port yes
number of parallel ports 0
number of PS/2 ports 0
number of S-video outputs 0
number of serial ports 0
infrared port yes
computer battery type lithium-ion
number of FireWire ports 0
Energy Star qualified yes
warranty length 1-year limited
processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6400
model name Pavilion dv6-1030us
brand name HP
manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
network connectivity 10/100 Ethernet
number of HD MI ports 1
number of eSATA/USB 2.0 ports 1
wireless connectivity 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N; Bluetooth

Could Someone Tell Me Which Of These Laptops Is Better?

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:11:47 +0000

i’m not really sure.
First one:
Entertainment-centric notebook PC with widescreen 17-inch LCD and stylish high-gloss finish with wave imprint, integrated webcam 64-bit 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics (up to 1071 MB of available memory)
Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1); Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64
System Bus Speed: 800
Number of Processors: 2
RAM: 4000 MB
RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive
Size: 250 GB
Manufacturer: Portable
Type: Serial ATA
Ports and Connectivity
Modem: Fax / modem
Cases and Expandability
Second one:
Hard Drive Capacity 320GB
Network Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology Wi-Fi
Network Technology Bluetooth
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Screen Size 17″
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Graphic Mode WXGA+
Standard Memory 4GB
Manufacturer Part Number NB245UA#ABA
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium x64 with SP1
Solid State Drive Capacity Not Included
Processor Type Core 2 Duo
Optical Drive Type BD-Reader/DVD-Writer
Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Manufacturer Website Address hp
Maximum Memory 8GB
Processor Model P8600
Dimensions 1.66″ Height x 15.59″ Width x 11.22″ Depth
Brand Name HP
Widescreen Yes
Processor Speed 2.4GHz
Optical Media Support BD-ROM/DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Weight 7.64 lb
Graphics Controller Manufacturer nVIDIA
Processor Core Dual-core
Product Line Pavilion
Product Series dv7-1200
Graphics Controller Model GeForce 9600M GT
Graphics Memory Capacity 2.24GB
Product Model NB245UA
Product Name Pavilion dv7-1270us Entertainment Notebook
Mobile Technology Centrino 2
Product Type Notebook
Tech Specs
Network Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology Wi-Fi
Network Technology Bluetooth
Number of Batteries Support 1
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Hard Drive Capacity 320GB
Interfaces/Ports 1 x 15-pin HD-15 VGA
Interfaces/Ports 1 x eSATA/USB Combo
Interfaces/Ports 1 x RJ-45 Network
Interfaces/Ports 1 x Expansion Connector
Interfaces/Ports 1 x RJ-11 Modem
Interfaces/Ports 1 x DC Power Input
Interfaces/Ports 1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394 – FireWire
Screen Size 17″
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Interfaces/Ports 3 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 – USB
Interfaces/Ports 2 x Mini-phone Headphone
Interfaces/Ports 1 x Mini-phone Microphone
Interfaces/Ports 1 x HDMI
Package Contents
Pavilion dv7-1270us Entertainment Notebook
HP Mobile Remote Control
Lithium Ion Battery
AC Adapter
Standard Memory 4GB
Maximum Memory 8GB
Graphic Mode WXGA+
Network Standard IEEE 802.11n
Processor Type Core 2 Duo
Manufacturer Part Number NB245UA#ABA
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium x64 with SP1
Keyboard Size Standard Size
Number of Cells 8-cell
Expansion Slot Type ExpressCard/54
Network Standard IEEE 802.3ab
Manufacturer Website Address hp
Hard Drive RPM 5400
Battery Chemistry Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Processor Model P8600
Wi-Fi Manufacturer Intel
Dimensions 1.66″ Height x 15.59″ Width x 11.22″ Depth
Display Screen Technology BrightView
Wi-Fi Model Wireless WiFi Link 5100AGN
Software Included
Security and Support:
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (including 60 days complimentary live update)
HP Recovery Manager
HP Home Network Center
HP Total Care Advisor
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Multimedia:
HP MediaSmart
Muvee Reveal
Cyberlink DVD Suite
Adobe Acrobat Reader
HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
Productivity and Finance:
Microsoft Works
Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition: 60 Day Trial Version
Internet Solutions:
HP Total Care Set Up
Microsoft Internet Explorer

New Amd Athlon(tm) Neo X2 Dual-core L335 Processor, Is It Good?

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:09:30 +0000

HP’s new Dm3z laptops have this processor in it and the 1.6GHz throws me off. My HP has a Dual Core 2 Duo with 2.0Ghz. Can someone explain to me if these are any good? Looking to get this computer for my girlfriend http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/328626/HP-Pavilion-dm3-1030us-13-3/
AMD Athlon(TM) Neo X2 Dual-Core L335 Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB) with ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
1.6 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache. These graphics immerse you in a full HD experience with quiet mobile PC operation, even on the go. Enjoy more vibrant colors and lifelike picture quality with ATI Avivio HD. You’ll get full HD functionality for movies, games, and digital photos on your notebook, plus DirectX 10 graphics performance for the latest 3-D games at a value price. DISCLAIMERS: AMD’s numbering is not a measure of clock speed. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities of AMD technology. Dual/quad/triple-core processing available with AMD technology is designed to improve performance of this system. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system and dual-core processor will vary..AMD’s numbering is not a measure of clock speed. System memory dedicated to video performance is not available for other use by other programs. This disclaimer affects system memory and graphics. Battery life will vary depending on product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, power management settings. Maximum capacity of battery will decrease with time and usage. ATI Avivo HD is a technology platform that includes a broad set of capabilities offered by certain ATI Radeon HD graphics. Not all products have all features. As Blu-Ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this Desktop PC. HD content required to view HD images.

E:\ Rom Drive Problems?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:06:01 +0000

I’ve had my computer(Hp Pavilion dv6000 laptop) for about fourteen months now, and the warranty went up two months ago.
Before now, I’ve only had minor problems with it(keeps booting up itself and draining the battery during the night).
The last two days, my E:\ drive has been messing up. It loads CDs just fine, and it reads them and all, but it doesn’t register through the computer itself.
It’s like the CD drive is acting independently of the computer.
When I go to “My Computer”, I have the typical C:\ drive, the D:\ recovery drive, and then F:\, which is my ProDuo memory stick.
The CD drive doesn’t show up, no autoplay comes up, it doesn’t think when I put a cd in, but the drive lights up like it’s supposed to.
I’ve tried explaining this as best I can, so I apologize if it’s confusing.
Thanks for your time!
-H2o

Desperate Computer Help Needed Please!!?

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:53:55 +0000

I just bought a new HP Pavilion DV6601AX with Windows Vista, but did not get a standard antivirus with it. A few days ago my friend installed an antivirus program on it for me, and it worked fine. However, yesterday, I tried to boot it, and the window screen did show up (as completely BLACK for a while) and then the taskbar came up, but the cursor never stopped being busy. It just showed up as a ‘busy circle’. I gave it some time, but it kept going for half an hour! I really need to work on a word document, but I can’t even click on anything. I restarted it, and the same thing kept happening. I even tried putting the battery in again in case it wasn’t installed right, but nothing changed. What am I supposed to do?
I am also more comfortable with Windows XP and I was planning to get that installed… but I am really scared because I just got a new laptop. HELP ME PLEASE!!! I live all alone in an apartment and I’m not that great with computers.