Mounting the Hard Drive(s) - Step 12 in Building Your Own PC by Chuck Lunsford
Before we get started consider where in the case you want the hard drive. Keep in mind that hard drives generate heat simply by operating normally. Something spinning at 7200 RPM is going to get warm. It is better to place them away from other hardware components as much as the physical... With that in mind let us proceed: Slide the hard drive into an available drive rail of the case. ... In some older cases, tightening down screws on the far side of the hard drive can be a problem, because the screws are not highly visible and thus it is hard to get to them with a screwdriver.

What To Look For In A Computer Hard Drive by Cedric H. Dirose
There is no doubt that the computer hard drive is the lifeblood of any computer, from the tiniest laptop to the largest computer server. Without a hard drive on which to store data, even the most technologically advanced computer is worthless, so it is important to choose that drive carefully. ... If you fill up the computer hard drive that came with your computer you will have to either replace it with a larger capacity drive, buy a second internal hard drive or purchase an external hard drive that connects to the computer with a USB cable.

Reinstall Windows XP by Jacob Erdei
Instructions for re-installing Windows XP: There comes a time in every computers life were you just want to start over. This article gives you instructions for reinstalling your XP operating system and starting over. Be sure to backup any documents that you have on your system. ... Some computers do not have an XP CD if this is the case when your computer fist boots up look at the screen, newer computers often times have the restore CD on the hard drive already and you can access it from your initial boot-up.

Best Computer Upgrades -- Cost verses Value! by John Dow
I do a lot of computer repair work and one of the first questions I get asked (after I fix the computer) is what can I do to improve the performance. I normally clean out all the old temp files and registry entries (two things that slow down a computer) whenever I work on a computer. ... The hard drive install is fairly straightforward but transferring your data and OS can get a little more involved. ... A new brand name Serial ATA 250 gig hard drive with 7200 rpm and 16 MB buffer runs around $90.

3 Things You Need To Know Before Installing Windows Vista by Aaron Smith
The new generation of Microsoft Windows known as Vista was released earlier this year. Most new computers bought since the end of January will come preloaded with Windows Vista, but there are many people with older computers that will want to upgrade from Windows XP. ... Older video cards may not support the new "Aero" interface in Vista, which is one of the major new features. ... Lastly, if you're planning to install the upgrade version of Vista, keep in mind that you can't do a clean install with it.

When is Professional Computer Repair Advisable? by Joe Duchesne
There are many computer repairs that the average person can perform without much problem. Things like installing CD-ROM drives, sound cards and other expansion cards don't take much computer knowledge. How can you know though when you are over your head and need professional computer help? ... Now if you don't care about the data on your hard drive, simply re-installing your operating system while making sure to format your hard drive can usually solve a software problem. ... Some intermediate repairs include replacing your hard drive and installing an operating system.

How To Build A Computer - 8 Steps To Build Your Own Computer by Mike Singh
There are several advantages to building your own computer. Probably the most important is that you can customize your pc to fit your exact needs, rather than having to buy a pre-assembled pc and then make changes. Understanding how your computer is put together will help you if you need to make... Step 6 - Installing the Drives Configure the hard drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD or floppy drive using manufactures specifications. ... Install the CPU, memory and heat sink or cooler. ... Attach the flat ribbon looking drive cables to the motherboard.

Buying A Computer vs Building Your Own by Jared Strop
First of all, pre-built computers come with some parts you don’t want or need as well as useless software. On the other hand, building a computer lets you decide exactly what to put in it and what to install on your computer. That helps out by freeing the hard drive, but sometimes computer... It’s really not as hard as you think it is and you’ll save some cash doing it. ... All you do is pick out the parts you want in the computer, put them together, and install your software. ... Building a computer isn’t hard, but it’s much easier if you have a basic understanding of computers.

10 Things To Do For A Healthy & Secure PC by Darren Miller
Many who read this article may find these recommendations to be old news. However, think about the number family, friends, and associates that ask you for help fixing their PC and I believe you will understand why I chose to write this article.. This list of recommendations for a healthy &... Hard Drive Fragmentation --------------------- Believe it or not, many people have never even heard of hard drive fragmentation, or the process of Defragmentation. ... In a nutshell, when you install software or create files and data, the Operating System stores this data on your hard disk...

Microsoft Has Decided to Drop Support for Windows 98 by Mickey Lieberman
Are you aware of the fact that on or about July 11, 2006, Microsoft will be dropping support on Windows 98? If you are still using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE, make sure you have all the updates that you want or think you need. Speaking from personal experience, on March 31, 2006, something got... The hard drive was reformatted and Windows was re-installed from a emergency restorable cd that came with the computer. ... This was the first program that I tried to install after Windows 98 SE was re-installed and it would not install without IE 6.