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Mysterious wireless network problem

We have a wireless network in our small high school that is usually trouble-free. Server is 2003 server; clients are XP Professional. We use roaming profiles. There is a bank of five HP laptops in the library that use this wireless connectivity. The machines are identical in model and OS. Four of...

View Answer   |  Sep 16 2009  7:30 PM GMT
XP Pro, Wireless Network, Laptops
asked by Britinga

  345 pts.

Dell Memory Packs

I was wondering why someone would have multiple memory packs for their laptop? If there is a filter on the laptop, by replacing the memory pack does that remove the filter from the previous memory pack? Thank you.

View Answer   |  Aug 8 2009  11:29 AM GMT
Memory Packs, Memory, Laptops
asked by Texasgirl

  60 pts.

Keyboard has mapped e to the end of q and w keys

Interesting keyboard binding question for you: One of my users has a laptop. When he presses either the 'q' or 'w' key, an 'e' is added to the end of them. For example: q = qe , w = we This only occurs with those two keys though...I've checked the mapping, everything looks normal. I thought it...

View Answer   |  Jun 10 2009  2:16 PM GMT
Keyboards, Laptop computers, Laptops
asked by Lordhowe

  105 pts.

Data Encryption

Hi, I am looking for a software or a way to protect data in the travel laptop, just in case someone lost their laptop. does anybody have any ideas? Especialy easy to use and low cost :-) Thanks... Paul

View Answer   |  Mar 19 2009  5:56 PM GMT
Data encryption software, Laptop Security, Laptops
asked by Reading

  5 pts.

Replacement motherboard for Gateway MX6453 notebook computer

I am working on a Gateway MX6453 notebook with a bad motherboard (part #31MA3MM00B1) and am having trouble finding a replacement board. Does anyone know if I am limited to this exact part number for replacement or do I have other options? If so, what other boards can I use as a replacement.

asked by Kenmbob

  5 pts.

Tracking Laptop Users

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good software program to track internet content for lap top users when not connected to the network? Specifically, what software does the best tracking when the users connects back to the network.

View Answer   |  Feb 21 2009  10:05 PM GMT
Endpoint security, Employee monitoring, User tracking
asked by Gamrey

  5 pts.

PCMCIA UNKNOWN_MANUFACTURER

I have a SanDisk CompactFlash card that has been working in all of my laptops except for the newest one I just got. When I put the card in the new laptop it recognizes that a card has been inserted because the new hardware install dialog pops up but it can't find any drivers for it. When I go...

View Answer   |  Dec 9 2008  2:46 PM GMT
Laptops, PCMCIA CARDS, SanDisk CompactFlash
asked by RoadDust

  390 pts.

How to stop my laptop freezing, then blue screen and then rebooting

My laptop Hp Pavilion dv2000 AMD TURION 64X2 DUAL-CORE The laptop, after a short period of time working, Freezes then the blue screen of death appears if I wait a little bit will reboot by it self. I went to Microsoft updates plus the Nvidia, also to Hp website to see if I can get any help I tried...

View Answer   |  Nov 29 2008  8:14 AM GMT
Laptops, Blue Screen of Death, BSOD
asked by Carlosbarrios407

  5 pts.

Disk needs to be checked for consistency...

My laptop at work is experiencing technical issues. It is extremely slow all of a sudden and I am constantly having programs that are "unresponsive". The newest issue is when my computer totally freezes up and I am forced to restart it it gives me the message: Checking file system on C: The type...

View Answer   |  Aug 25 2008  4:23 PM GMT
Laptops, FAT32
asked by SL84

  20 pts.

Laptop Win XP start-up begins kaleidescope of page image.

My laptop has gone multi vision, as soon as I start up it gives 8sections of windows opening page which quickly multiplies to 16, 32, 64 and finally hundreds of mini pages of normal log on and everything is still working underneath. Tried connecting other monitor, same effect on that. Managed to...

View Answer   |  Jul 24 2008  10:35 AM GMT
Windows XP, Video displays, Laptops
asked by Tantramancan

  5 pts.

Disable a remote laptop that connects to us over a VPN and to our domain.

We have a few remote sales staff, one of whom is going to be fired. They have XP laptops and work out of their homes. My boss wants to be able to lock them out of the machine once we let them go. I don't think he's too concerned about the hardware, but he doesn't want them getting to the data. I...

View Answer   |  Jul 11 2008  7:04 PM GMT
Windows XP, VPN, Remote access
asked by KarlG

  7305 pts.

Finding manufacture date of IBM laptop

Hi all, In work, I'm trying to determine how old a IBM T41 Laptop (Type: 2373-4FG ) I've tried Lenovo support site but I just find out if it's in or out of warranty. I've also trying googling without success. Thanks in advance paul

View Answer   |  Jun 13 2008  2:24 PM GMT
IBM, Laptops, lenovo
asked by Pandub

  115 pts.

NTLDR Missing error message at boot.

I have a DELL 1721 Laptop. ADM processors. When booting the the NTLDR missing error message is displayed. hit any key to continue. Error repeats I do not have a floppy drive.

View Answer   |  May 26 2008  6:03 PM GMT
Laptops, NTLDR Is Missing
asked by Doneli

  5 pts.

Compaq neevo N800c Laptop

My question I have this laptop, replaced the harddrive,system now powers up and shuts down after approximately 15-20 seconds, did manage to get into set up for a few seconds, any suggestions. thanks

View Answer   |  Feb 18 2008  5:14 PM GMT
Laptops
asked by Golfer2

  110 pts.

how do i reset a dell latitude pentium 2 laptop?

i found this old ass dell latitude pentium 2 laptop but i cant seem to get past the password screen. the previous owner was my brother in law for work but he doesnt remember cuz it was his boss that had made the password....so since he cant really get ahold of the guy now since he hasnt worked...

View Answer   |  Feb 18 2008  5:09 PM GMT
Laptops, Windows NT
asked by Energak

  60 pts.

Hardware problems......?

I've got a gateway laptop, Had an issue with it freezing 3/4 of the way through a reformat. Supposed that it was the HDD, So I bought a new one, sent off for new boot discs from gateway (just to cover all my bases). Ive installed the HDD and it's freezing at the same location.....any ideas?

View Answer   |  Dec 12 2007  7:46 PM GMT
Software, HDD, Laptops
asked by Techsavy

  5 pts.

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