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You buy one from microsoft. They are either custom made buy someone or you have to make it your self. Hope this helps
Windows Live ID (Formerly known as Passport) is a single sign-on service offered by Microsoft. Setting up a Windows Live ID allows you to access several different applications with the same credentials. Some applications that use your Windows Live ID to authenticate you include Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, and MSN. Xbox Live also uses your Windows Live ID! If there were no Windows Live ID service in place, you would need a separate ID and Password to access each of these services.
What does a harddrive on a Compaq computer look like?
Its a small metal box 3.5 inches wide, about 5 inches long and about an inch thick. It will usually be mounted in the case below the cdrom drive, and will be connected to the motherboard with a wide "ribbon cable" as well as to the power supply by a power plug with 4 wires.
Where can one find information on how to delete cookies from a computer?
On your web browser (Internet explorer, anyway) at the top of the page you will see the word Tools. Click on that. Then click Internet Options from the menu that drops down. Right in the middle you will see Delete Cookies. While you are in there, next to it you will see delete temporary internet files. You should delete those too. These are all the files for every site you ever visited, and there are probably half a million clogging up your system, so get rid of those regularly...read on. (it will take a minute or two, depending on when you last (never?) did this)
While you are at it, go to the bottom and change the number of days to keep files in memory to 2.
Now go to the Advanced tab and go all the way down to Security. Put a check in the box that says something like Delete all temporary files folder when browser is closed. CLICK APPLY! Then all those junk files will disappear everytime you shut your browser down or reboot or whatever.
Phil
Edit: You can also get to cookies from C:\Documents and Settings"inputusernamehere"
Cookies will be in a folder it's not a hidden folder so don't worry about that. Double click on it and delete everything inside there. And as for history and temporary internet files it's not as bad as you might think. But I agree occassional cleanouts are good.
a flash drive
No, not a flash drive....he is talking about the hibernate functionality
What gives the computer' system its intelligence?
this is kind of a tough question to answer. In essence, computers are just stupid lumps of hardware until software is added. a computer can turn on, but can never actually do anything until the software tells it what to do. the software is written by a human, in a coding language. coding languages such as c#, c++, .net, etc. are human readable coding languages. after the code is written, software called a compiler puts it all together so to speak, and turns it into a language the computer can handle (binary). so, essentially a computers intelligence is the product of collective programmers intelligence.
What is the average computer weight in 2010?
It varies from a few pounds to large, heavy units. You can fling around some laptops easily with one hand, and some computers can only be moved with lifting equipment. You'd have to ask about the weight of a specific computer.
No. The first prototypes of the modern computer weren't invented until the 1940's.
Why is computer most useful to students?
It is useful for college students in dorms, because they are a lot lighter than desktop computers and can be carried around. Also, some students are allowed to being their laptops to class and type their notes instead of hand writing them.
Name some devices used for communication in modern era?
technology changes so quickly that new communication devices are being invented and improved all the time.computers and mobile phones are smaller and are able to do more things.can you imagine what Marconi would think of mobile phones today?communication makes our modern world as more plays because it allows use to talk easily with people all over the glob.in these content you can discover how the internet and e-mail have had a major impact on the way the communicate these content looks at some of the other modern devices that we use to send and receive information and stay in touch with each other
How do you download pictures from a lg pm-225 to a computer?
LG PM-225 phone has a USB support. So you can use the usb data cable for the phone to connect it to computer. The phone is typically recognized by the computer as an accessory, with the proper driver installed on the computer. After that you can transfer any pictures to or from your phone. If data cable is not available, it will be available in the shop u brought the phone.
How can you restore the sound on your computer?
Okay, if your laptop used to make sound but doesn't anymore, there are a few simple things you want to check before you delve too deep into fixing it.
Mute: Its not muted is it? I cant tell you how many times I've gotten started on troubleshooting some broken hardware only to find it was turned off. Check the volume control in your system tray, there's not a check in the box for mute on any of those sliders is there? They're not turned all the way down are they? (has your volume control icon disappeared? that's a sure sign of a lost audio driver... skip ahead to that)
In addition to the software mute in the windows volume controls, many laptops have a separate volume/mute control system hardwired in. This may take the form of some media control buttons above the keyboard or elsewhere on the machine. Look it over carefully for any buttons with the little speaker-with-a-slash mute logo on it.
There may also be mute and volume controls available through a special function key combination on your keyboard. Look on your keyboard for a button which says "function" or "fn" on it, there will be correspondingly colored icons on some select keyboard keys. Pressing these keys while holding the "function" or "Fn" key down activates them. Look for some volume and/or mute controls within this system and ensure that the sound has not been inadvertently muted or turned all the way down.
Drivers: Sometimes the sound drivers on your computer can just get messed up and/or lost. Maybe something caused it, maybe not who knows, but for whatever reason there's no volume control icon in your system tray & no sound coming from the speakers. So here is what you do. Reinstall the audio drivers. Hopefully you can do this the....
Easy way: Who made your laptop? Compaq? Dell? Gateway? IBM? some other big-name computer maker? Good! Just go to their website & look for the support section. In there look for anything dealing with drivers or downloads or downloading drivers. Almost all of them have a simple menu where you click what model you have & what you need drivers for (audio). Download the drivers from there, its usually just a .exe you would run like any other program install. After installing them, you may need to restart. If you cant find the drivers that way, you may have to use the....
Hard way: God only knows who made this laptop, whoever it was sure wasnt very proud of it because they didnt bother putting their name on it. Not to worry though, there are programs out there that can help us find out what kind of soundcard you have & where to look for drivers. Follow the related question link below "How do you find out what sound card you have?" for details.
Not as likely, but possible:
Sometimes a small screw or paperclip can find its way into the headphone jack, this has the effect of bypassing the speakers as now the computer thinks there are headphones plugged in. Examine the headphone jack carefully with a flashlight.
The speakers in laptops are often connected by thin printed ribbon-type cables which latch into their connections sometimes in odd ways. This may have come disconnected due to jarring of the system or some such. If you suspect that is the case i highly recommend you take it to a professional to have it looked at. Never take a laptop apart yourself unless you're willing to never see it run ever again. If it has any value to you at all, have a pro do it.
What is the smallest computer memory chip available?
Sandisk has created a memory chip that holds 128 gigabytes of flash memory, yet is only nineteen nanometers. This beat the previous record of twenty nanometers, held by Micron.
Why is optimal air circulation so important to a computer system?
It is important because it helps to prevent overheating inside your case. A processor runs very hot, A video card runs hot. That's why there are usually some fans inside the case. Although they do help it's best to maximize the cooling inside your computer. The lower temperature it operates at the more you can push it. I run my case open aired, maybe that's a step too far but it does help. Airflow is VERY important though, don't unplug your fans unless you want your components to overheat! There are some extra cooling fans you can buy at fry's or other computer components stores, called PCI fans. They boost the cooling a a little, that should help.
What is a piece of software that allows the system to connect with the peripheral device?
A single example is that a printer driver is a small piece of software that allows a computer to use a printer.
Is the ability of a device to jump directly to the requested data?
Grabbing data? That would be reading data from a hard drive.
However, there is also a hard-drive cache which is much more faster, however the data must already be processed for this to be possible.
Hologram is the technique of producing three dimensional images using laser beams.
Where can I purchase computer desks in Minneapolis?
The easiest way to find a used computer store in the Minneapolis metro area is to look in the yellow pages. Another option is to visit a local pawn store, they often have used computers for sale.
What are some colleges that offer computer network training?
Computer networking classes are taught at nearly every community college and public university. This type of class is a crucial requirement for an array of degrees pertaining to information technologies.
Is 12.0 mega pixels better than 10.0 mega pixels?
The amount of pixels per picture is just to measure the detail and clarity of a picture. The 30 pixels will give you a clearer crisp picture with more detailed color, whereas the 10 pixel will have a larger botchy picture with no intense small detail.
Where can one purchase a pink laptop bag?
One can purchase a pink laptop bag at almost any store that carries computer accessories. Stores such as Future Shop, Best Buy, Staples and Walmart all carry laptop cases. However, the particular style and color will vary by location.
The best selling computer game is?
World of Warcraft - Developed by Blizzard Entertainment - Over 11 million people can't be wrong.
Can text messages be retrieved once deleted?
Of course parents can! With now aday technology you can pretty much do anything. When i was younger my parents allways used to check my textmessages. Well basiclly who ever has access to the cell phone account can check. When your child earses the text message on their phone it doesnt delete it its still there. go online and go to your account and click which mobile it is and you can get all the information.
