Recent content by BigAl3du

Alright, but I'm looking for somethign to update everything. Money is not an issue here, shoot away...

Hi All, I just bought a laptop and already have an existing desktop. I know this setup is possible somehow, but here's what I would like to do: My desktop is already configured for Outlook, Quicken, etc... and I want my laptop to access the same files so they are both updated with the same...

It's a modena/viper wanna-be. Too many people have Corvettes, I don't care if they represent american tradition, I wouldn't drive one. Give me a silky smooth M5.

Hey All, Where is the best place to shop online for custom built case with windows and leds? Let me know, thanks! And what brands are best?

Can anyone else offer suggestions for this problem?

I tried what you mentioned Multilator and it won't allow me to assign a drive letter. The partition says it is healthy and (active), I'm not sure what that means. The version of 98 on that drive gives me a "Windows Protection Error" upon boot, could this make the drive unaccessible? Does anyone...

Hey All, I'm attempting to copy all the files from an older IBM Deskstar 60GXP drive that has Windows 98 on it as a MBR partition to a brand new WD Cavier 60GB 7200 drive running Windows XP Pro. However, for some reason when I boot up the system running the Windows XP system I can't see the...

Hi Everyone, I'm in the market for a new laptop for myself and since I've built almost every computer I've ever owned I don't want to break the tradition now when I get a new laptop. Does anyone know of any good DIY laptop kits? Thanks!:)

Really, so it's a sporadic problem? Have you seen any problems lately?

Hey All, I recently put in a new cd drive in a new system that I built. The system is running on a MSI 845GMAX motherboard with a 2.4Ghz P4 and the CD drive is a 52X Generic brand drive. My problem is this. For the first few months the system performed flawlessly and now whenever I put a CD in...

Hey Guys, When I return from Standby mode in Windows XP HE my CD/RW and DVD drives don't work unless I restart. What would cause this problem? System specs below: P4 2.8Ghz (533) 512MB Kingston DDR MSI 845G Motherboard SB Live! 5.1 40GB Maxtor + 60GB IBM 60GXP Also, I have the SP1 for XP...

Does anyone know how to benchmark the Return to Castle Wolfenstein MP demo? I need to benchmark this game for a review. Thanks!

well, I just went over and tried again and I fixed it. I just took the easy route and switched the HD to the secondary IDE on the single-headed cable and switched the two cd drives to the primary IDE on the double-headed cable. its kinda a cheap setup for anyone that actually looks in the BIOS...

<< In the BIOS, is the IDE channel set to "Auto" or "None"? >> It was set to Auto, is that right? the weird thing is no devices worked without this single headed IDE cableon the 2nd bus, not even the HD which wason the first IDE channel? strange huh? yes, the double-headed IDE cable worked...

Hey Guys, I am a fairly experienced computer builder and I recently started a consulting company on the side and ran into a very odd problem the other day. I went over to the clients workplace to install a cd burner, which should normally be a VERY easy installation. Upon opening the case I...