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I’m fixing everything on my pc, here’s a list of what needs to be done, I some need advice please
  • cd-rw drive not detected
  • DVD drive not detected
  • wireless keyboard not working-fixed
  • want to create a new partition on HDD-done
  • need to get ready to move whole system into a larger 450$case
  • need to find software for a no name PCI video card
  • Need to fix "my computer” it lost the grouping for the drives etc.-figured out-done
  • Would it be possible to use 2 sound cards?-done
  • find software for a HP scan jet 6100c and user manual
  • I get a registry cleaner error, when on aol
  • Cant do dual monitors
  • Floppy drive not detected-fixed
  • Want to get rid of Microsoft messenger-done
  • Need to find someone to mail me ubuntu and Linux discs---getting ubuntu, only need linux
  • Want to put restart as a desktop icon
  • Cant get elo touch screen to work
sorry for the length, i just don't want to put it off much longer
thanks pc-tech
 
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- to create a partition try Partition Magic
- there's no getting ready involved in moving components to a new case. you just do it...
- i find it ahrd to believe the vid card is "no name"...look on the card for a manufacturer name then go to their website
- for your scanjet go to the HP website under support and look for what you need there
- re-install AOL
- your comp may not supprt dual monitors
- who uses a floppy drive anymore? USB key...
- Add/Remove Programs, then select Add/Remove Windows Components on the left then uncheck Windows Messenger and hit next to uninstall
 
cd-rw drive not detected
Check plugs and leads inside the computer properly.
DVD drive not detected
Same thing, but also check if the leads themselves are actually not damaged
wireless keyboard not working
Perhaps it needs drivers, it may have flat batteries or faulty
want to create a new partition on HDD
Easy, go into adminstrative tools, open computer management, find storage and click disk management, right click on your drive and click shrink volume. Follow the instructions.
need to get ready to move whole system into a larger 450$case
Nothing much you can do here cept have have fun pulling the guts out of the system :)
need to find software for a no name PCI video card
By software do you mean drivers?
Need to fix "my computer” it lost the grouping for the drives etc.
Not sure what you mean by this..
Would it be possible to use 2 sound cards?
Yep, but it could have hardware complications, you just need to specify which one your software is going to use.
find software for a HP scan jet 6100c and user manual
Check this out ...http://www.scanner-drivers.com/companies/456.htm
I get a registry cleaner error, when on aol
Sounds wierd ... perhaps a reinstall after you have fixed up drives?
Cant do dual monitors
Why's that? you need to have two video cards installed on your computer. You then have to enable dual monitors in display options.
Floppy drive not detected
Floppies! who uses floppies anyway :P
Want to get rid of Microsoft messenger
Go into add or remove programs and click on remove windows components ... its in there
Need to find someone to mail me ubuntu and Linux discs
Why can't you download the installers?
Want to put restart as a desktop icon
make a desktop shortcut and paste in "c:windowssystem32shutdown.exe -r -f -t 00"
Cant get elo touch screen to work
You may need drivers, check cables or could be faulty

Phew done :)
 
When you say " need someone to mail me ubuntu " Do you want some random like me? or the ubuntu company for free? someone posted the link for ubuntu above.
 
floppy, micro messenger, partition, keyboard are fixed
and for in "my Computer" mine cant be organized into things, like removable devices, cd drives, etc.
 
I’m fixing everything on my pc, here’s a list of what needs to be done, I some need advice please
  • cd-rw drive not detected
  • DVD drive not detected
  • wireless keyboard not working
  • want to create a new partition on HDD
  • need to get ready to move whole system into a larger 450$case
  • need to find software for a no name PCI video card
  • Need to fix "my computer” it lost the grouping for the drives etc.
  • Would it be possible to use 2 sound cards?
  • find software for a HP scan jet 6100c and user manual
  • I get a registry cleaner error, when on aol

  • Cant do dual monitors
  • Floppy drive not detected
  • Want to get rid of Microsoft messenger
  • Need to find someone to mail me ubuntu and Linux discs
  • Want to put restart as a desktop icon
  • Cant get elo touch screen to work
sorry for the length, i just don't want to put it off much longer
thanks pc-tech

1)
Bad cable
Bad drives
Bad controller
Incorrectly set jumpers
Disconnected power cables/loose power cables
2)
As said above
3) How are you typing?
No drivers
Bad connection
Bad sender/reciever
Dead keyboard/other part
4)
PartitionMagic
Boot from OS CD, make separate partitions there..
5)
Take it out and remember how you did it, and then just do the steps backwards. Don't forget the standoffs.
6)
Can you tell if it's a ATI or nVidia? Don't know? Download the GeForce8 drivers. Usually supports all GeForce8 and lower cards. If that doesn't work, it's a ATI... only have to find out what it is...
7) Normal. Right click: Group By (Vista)
8) No
9) Google...
10) Have you installed a registry cleaner?
11) Cause you don't have drivers
12) Look at the CD/DVD ones
13) Close it, or remove it from Program Files
14) Download it...
15) Never heard of it. ALT+F4 is easy...
16) No drivers
 
btw, who moved me?
I did, this topic is for a desktop computer right? your asking for help and suggestions?

General Computer Chat is not for specifically asking for help on desktop computers thus this topic is moved to its appropriate thread.
 
An easier way for the restart icon:

Right click on the desktop and select new>shortcut

Put the following in the location:
shutdown -r -t 00
For a shutdown, replace the R with S and for a user log-off, replace the R with an L
 
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