Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Why does my compaq laptop screen flicker black at start up?

Why does my compaq laptop screen flicker black at start up?
I have Windows Vista (32bit) and every time I turn on my computer and log in, my screen flickers twice when everything is loading up. It only happens twice every time and after wards everything is fine. What can possibly be causing this though? Should I be concerned? Unfortunately disabling TMM didn't work :(
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That happened to me too. I searched online and came up with this answer form a forum. I followed the steps in " Disable TMM" and it stopped vista making my screen flicker on startup. That flicker happens because vista is searching for an external monitor. If you don't use one, then disaple TMM. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=166532

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Is it possible to install MAC operating system Compaq laptop?

Is it possible to install MAC operating system on a Compaq laptoP?
I know it's not, but I'd still like to know. If not, then I have to buy an Apple Laptop.
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No never, Apple had patented the MAC OS so it would only run on its platform, this means there is no boxes saying MAC OS in big box stores. But you can run XP through BootCamp on a MAC.
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It is not possible. The Mac OS requires specialized hardware and looks for a particular BIOS to run. Another option is to run Mac OS X on top of VMWare. See the link below for more information. Good luck!
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The other people answering you are incorrect. It IS possible, but it is not preferable to using an Apple product. have a look at www.macosx86.com
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I know on Cnet Tom Merrit put OS X (MAC OS) on an IBM Thinkpad but you better know what you are doing because Apple doesn't make it easy
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It is possible to install osx86 on your laptop but it is pretty difficult. There are some tutorials online. You also need to have a certain type of processor (SSE3? or something). Give it a try

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Compaq laptop unable to find any wireless networks?

Compaq laptop unable to find any wireless networks?
My compaq laptop, which is vista home premuim is unable to find and networks at all. Even though my other 3 laptops are able to connect to my router with absolutely no problem whatsoever. When i try to connect to the router, no networks are shown at all. But if i connect through ethernet then i will have internet. Any ideas on this? i tried restarting and everything,
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Restarting usually won't help with a problem like this. Is your router able to have connections for more than three laptops, or desktops? If not, that's the problem. If it can, I suggest turning off your router for no less than 15 seconds, then reconnect your Compaq Laptop first. Then the other two after, if you find that the fourth consecutive laptop will not connect, you need to upgrade your router to a more powerful one. Double-click on the Connections shortcut down next to the clock on your screen. Try to connect to a "Wireless" network there. If all else fails, ask someone who is computer savvy, such as a teacher, or someone who has a lot of laptops. Best of luck to you, and Merry Christmas! -iKandon
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If you cannot see any networks, then your wireless switch on laptop is no on, turn it on. Routers can handle more than 3 laptops, ignore that comment.

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

How i can bypass a startup encrytion on a compaq laptop?

how i can bypass a startup encrytion on a compaq laptop?
I have a compaq laptop model number 6530b product # fg996aw#aba is their anyone kind enough to beable to tell my how I can bypass the encrytion on startup? I have windows vista as an os but cant even make it to that without bypassing the startup encrytion code that i forgot. is their a disc or something I can take apart inside the laptop to restore default settings? thankyou
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I think your talking of the BIOS password. If so then removal of the CMOS battery and all other power supplies then a little wait will kill the BIOS password. The problem is that laptop CMOS batteries are not that easy to find and some are hard moounted to the board (bonded, where specialist equipment is needed to change them) to help with anti-theft devise.

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