First you need to back up everything to DVD or CD or what ever you like. Do you mean your PC's operating system is on an external hard drive ?...
256 is too low for windows XP..You need to have at least 512 to make it run ok.. I would install 1 gig (1024) if it was me.. Also remove ALL...
Do you know how much ram this laptop has ?Can you run a live Linux disk to see if that works? Also make sure that you Format after each fresh...
Yea, you can do that, You just can't use it at the same time,or it will crash.
Either you have a Virus /Trojan or you have a Stuck driver.. Will it work/run OK when is SAFE MODE ?
First of all you will new a BIG Power supply, and not a cheap one.. 5 fans is a little overkill don't you think. Just make sure YOU test...
how old is this computer ?It sounds like the drive is wore out, It looks like it is time for a new one.
Does it freeze with normal use, Or just playing games ? It sounds like the Video card to me..But Anti-trend is right about that power supply,,I...
Yea! Gateway is not a very good brand PC, I just finished working on a gateway last week. It was a GM5091E... The Motherboard was Fried.,, Gateway...
What happens when you run IT straight with cable hooked up ? NO wireless ? Does it still freeze up ?
How much ram does this PC have ?And what is it running at ? Have you tried updating the drivers ?
If you up your ram to 512, then Xp would work,But i would install a lite version.. Also what about windows 2000 or 2003... They also would work.....
TWO video cards, Thats probably your problem.. They are conflicting ..
will need more info than that.. Whats the number off of the biggest chip ? If you have it installed, then get Everest Identifier to find the...
You will need a floppy drive, and get the SATA drivers from your motherboard site.. You will need to make a floppy sata disk, when asked at...
I must agree, the best way is to do a recovery or a fresh install..that way they get it back the same way you got it..
I am sorry to say it sounds like you motherboard went bad... can you give us the make and model of this PC....
First is this build for you ? or a customer ? Next where are you going to buy all the parts from ? Most people seem to get there parts from...
Avira Is the lightest, There is also Pc tools , which is real good. But Antivir/Avira in my opinion is the best free one..
Is this a legal copy of xp ? It sounds like the WGA is taking over the computer... this happen to one of my friends last week. It would only boot...
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