computer issues?

September 18, 2009

I have a new dell laptop and it wont start. Ive had it for about a month and the first time i shut it off (a few days after i got it) it wouldnt start because of some new software or update thing, but The other night my dad shut it off for me and now it wont turn back on. I can turn it on and it asks if i want to start it normally, or on 3 different safe modes…i tried all and when it starts up all you see is a black screen with the pointer (and the pointer moves so its not frozen). Ive also been able to do diagnostic tests on it and everytime i do it, it comes back completely positive and there is nothing wrong with it but i turn it on and it goes to the black screen with the pointer…i dont know what to do about it but its been like this for almost 48 hours! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

HELP! My computer crashed after installing Trend Micro Internet Security!!?

September 16, 2009

I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop. My antivirus software was Symantec. Last night, i uninstall Symantec and installed Trend Micro Internet Security. The installation completed successfully. Than I tried to do the updates for Trend Micro and after about 15 minutes of updating, an error message came up saying it’s not finish updating and can’t update or something like that. Than suddenly, the screen went gray. I tried rebooting and it kept pushing me into safe mode and I had to run a repair but nothing is working. Every time I start the laptop it goes in that safe mode and wont even let me get on. I took it to Best Buy for a diagnostic (waiting for response) but wanted to know if this has this happened to anyone??????? Do you think it’s hardware or software??

Looking for someone with computer knowledge?

September 16, 2009

Okay, im buying a dell studio 15, here are the specifications i have for it: Base Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T4200 (2.0GHz, 800MHz, 1MB cache)
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 – English
Memory 3072MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1×2048 + 1×1024]
Keyboard Internal English Qwerty Backlit Keyboard
Video Card 256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450
Hard Drive 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
Optical Devices Fixed Internal DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
Wireless Networking Dell Wireless 1397 Mini Card (802.11 b/g)
Cables 1 Meter Power Cord (3 Wire) – UK
Shipping Documents English – Documentation Studio 1537
Gedis Bundle Reference N0153502
Standard Warranty 1Yr Limited Warranty – Collect & Return
Enhanced Service Packs 1 Year Limited Warranty – Collect & Return
Wireless Wan Card No Mobile Broadband Selected
Bluetooth No Bluetooth Upgrade
Order Information Studio 1537 Order – UK
Primary Battery Primary 6-cell 56 WHr Lithium Ion battery
Carrying Cases No Carrying Case
Dell System Media Kit Studio 1537 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers)
Camera 2.0 Mega pixel Integrated Web Camera
Colour Choice Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish
Accidental Damage Support No Accidental Damage Support
Online Backup Online Backup 2GB
Labels Wireless Label – Pentium Dual Core
LCD 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA WLED (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English – (Does not include Microsoft® Word)
Protect your new PC No Security/Anti-Virus Protection – English
Power Supply 90W AC Adaptor
Security No security option selected

Currently i have a packard bell desktop with 3.06Ghz, 512RAM and XP and its okay, but i just want something mobile.

Could someone tell me what the above laptop will be like compared to this desktop in terms of running speed etc, just a roung idea and any other comments would be appreciated 🙂

What do you call a person who fixes the hardware and software on computers, what would their degree be called?

September 15, 2009

I want to attend college, my career choice is computers. Fixing the hardware and the software is mainly what i want to do. If I attend Devry or ITT what Major would I declare? I was told it’s called an IT, but i looked it up, and it divides into many sections, that has nothing to do with repairing, and after alot of researching..I still can’t figure it out.

How do computer technicians diagnose hardware problems?

September 15, 2009

s there someone who works at or has worked at a computer repair centre who can shed some light to this? I imagine a format is done to a computer first to ensure that the problem is hardware related and not software; but what is done to actually find out which component of the computer is responsible for a problem if there are no errors or anything present?

Say for example a computer is running slowly, but after a format, it continues to run slowly. The RAM and processor appear to be running smoothly, but yet a computer tech always finds out what the problem is, even if the usual problems are eliminated. How would one go about testing? Are special diagnostic tools used? If so, what are the most common ones? If not, what is done?