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    IE 8 problem

    Since downloading and installing IE 8, I cannot get games to play in the D drive. It will install the game but won't play it, so the drive works. Tried several different games. Can play a music CD also. What do I need to do?
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    Using a Proxy site

    I get on forums using a proxy for what I thought would keep me annomyous. I had a falling out with a board mod and logged on with a different user name using several proxys. He still knew who I was by my ISP address. Thought proxys were suppose to prevent that from happening. Any ideas?
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    Router won't install

    Bought a new Belkin router. Had a Netgear that worked for couple of years, then seemed to overheat? and quit working. Can't get the new router to communicate with the cable modem. Support from Belkin say I have a firewall that won't allow contact, but I turned Zone Alarm off and made sure the...
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    Favorites problem

    There is a link in my favorites that used to work, now is causing problems in clicking favorites. I cannot delete it-error message(The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error). I moved the entire favorites to the desktop and all made the move except this link. It is...
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    Volume dirty

    Dell Inspiron E1505. Each time I start up it shows that the "volume is dirty"! What does that mean and how would I clean it? LOL
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    Surround sound system

    Going to buy a complete system. Where would be best online store to shop. Decided on the ONKYO brand. Trustworthy dealer with free shipping and no tax and cheap pricing.....
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    Phone # search

    Anyone have a FREE search for #'s ?
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    What to do?

    Bought a used laptop on e-bay. Dell Latitude 610. Also bought the "Square Trade" warranty. $310 in the computer and $80 for the warranty. Sounds as if the HD has crapped out, noises and won't start up. Has anyone had any dealings with this warranty service? I am told to send it to them, they...
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    Direct TV Dish upgrade

    I have been using my original single LNB dish for years and want to move up to the triple LNB dish for more programming. Will I have to run different coax? Or 3 seperate coax from the dish? How do the 3 LNB's feed into the single input on my receiver? Or will I have to get a new receiver?
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    Rechargable Camera batteries

    Thought I saw a recomendation for these batteries here, but a search doesn't find the thread. Anyone have recomendations for long lasting rechargable digital camera batteries?
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    Car power port inverter

    Is there possibility of damage to my laptop using one of these? My battery doesn't last on long trips.
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    Ethernet Card

    Are these cards usable on different computers? Had one put in a Gateway when cable modem was made available in our area. Would it work in a Dell? I checked at Wal-Mart and they sell them without specifing a particular make computer. Son got a Dimension 8200 given to him and it doesn't have an...
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    New Hard Drive

    Old drive starting to make a noise. Installed new one, identical to the original, message says drive not found. Hooked up correct and jumper in place. Removed new one and am back using the old one now. What do I need to do????
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    Passport pictures

    Will the photo printers make a legal 2 x 2 inch passport photo? I need 4 passports for the family and at 30$ per at the post office, I think I will invest in a photo printer if it will do the job. I know a printer will cost more than 120$ but is a good excuse to get me one, if it will do the job.
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    Buying new laptop

    Where should I look for a reputable, inexpensive store for a HP laptop? Looking at the nx6110 as a possible purchase.
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    Error message

    diskette drive 0 seek failure Started when I made the CD first in boot order. Plan to reformat after tax season. I have to press F1 to start windows. Everything works ok from then on. Any problems from this and will my format be any problem? XP Home on Dell computer about 15 months old.
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    PIN number

    Have a Motorola V555. Trying to set up bluetooth, program on computer asks for the phones PIN. How do I find it?
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    Volume control

    Have a Dell system, XP home. Keyboard has buttons to adjust volume ,but I cannot get them to work. Volume is low. Is this a driver problem and would it be a keyboard or sound card driver problem?
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    Opening new windows

    I used to be able to open many windows in a small size, about 2 x 2 inches. Can't do this anymore as they now open to full screen size. How do I get back to the small windows?
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    External floppy

    I am going to buy an external floppy that connects via USB. I have a new computer that doesn't have a floppy drive. If the floppy drive only mentions the 1.1 USB, will it work on my computer, which has the 2.0 USB?
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