Used Gateway Computers Knowledge Base
how much can i get for a used Gateway computer? It's about 3 1/2yrs old, I plan on selling the Gateway Lap top, and I don't know where to do it or how much I will even get for it. Pleasee give me an estimate of how much I will get. as you can tell, I'm not computer smart, I don't really know, it was a friend's lap top that I've been using for a short time. So I guess I'll just go to where ever they buy computers, and let them check it out.
What is your opinion of Gateway computers? I'm looking to get a new PC for my house but don't want to spend too much. Just need something basic and simple. I know someone with "gently used" Gateway E 1600 computers. What's your experience with Gateway in general? How long do they last? Is tech support okay? Any help or opinions would be appreciated!
I Just bought a used computer, and it's saying that microsoft cannot validate windows? Help? I bought a used gateway computer, it came with windows xp. But I wanted to upgrade the internet explorer and in order to do that it needed to validate that my windows was authentic. It came back saying that is was unable to validate it's autenticy. I entered the product key number located on the side of my computer tower. And said it was invalid. So now what so I do? I'm guessing this windows might be counterfit? I have really no idea. If that is the case how do I get the Real Windows Xp? I still have my old computer with the real windows Xp on it, but no disk. Can I somehow transfer it to my new computer? Any suggestions? I really don't know about computers. Help me please! My computer keeps telling me that this copy of windows is not activated? How do I activate it then? Okay, problem solved! I activated my windows by phone! So it is a validated windows and not counterfit! I'm so glad! Now I have an updated internet explorer as well. Thanks to everyone!
new computer freezes whenever internet is used, gateway computer runs on windows 7? i got a new computer the other week the first day it didnt freeze at all but after that everytime i use the computers internet it freezes. when i would use the internet it gose to the homepage and even lets me link the site that i want to go to but after about the third page it would freeze for about fifteen minutes. by the time it returns you can do one thing and it would autamaticly freeze again. i dont know if its a new computer thing, if its the windows 7 because i had windows xp on my old computer and it worked fine. if anyone has a suggestion, a theory or even experienced the same problem let me know thanks.
do I need to put a default gateway for both computers? I'm trying to connect to computer using windows XP, and already configured my IP address, do I need to put a default gateway for both computers? thanks! I'm trying to connect using a crossover cable? But what if I'm using a router just like what you said, do I need to put a default gateway for both computers? Really need it for my presentation...thank you very much! I'm using a crossover cable...sorry for the "?"...thanks!
Are there other computer screens compatible with gateway computers? We have a gateway screen that quit working and i went to find a new one for my mom to order and started reading the reviews and they are bad so we have decided to try to get a computer screen from a different company. So I am curious if there are other brands that we could use or are we stuck with Gateway?
How do I connect two computers in separate rooms using AT&T's gateway dsl modem.? I've heard that AT&T's gateway dsl modem is also a wireless router, if so, what is the cheapest way to connect two computers to the internet without having to run cables up and down my hallway or through my walls? I've read links on other websites suggesting USB antennas, can those be used, how do they work, how much do they cost, and where can I find them?
My husband just bought me a used Gateway laptop. What do I need to get an internet connection? I have a 1 yo HP computer with windows vista. The used laptop has Windows 2000 professional addition on it. I have Windstream for my internet provider with an Ethernet connection. Can I purchase "stuff" to connect the laptop to my current internet? What is a router? I would like to use the laptop in other rooms in the house... I would like to be able to use the laptop while hubby is using the desktop.
Is their a new edition of facebook that only works on apple computers? Because I went to the apple store and opened the safari browser to facebook. When I logged on it had an option for the "new facebook". When I clicked it everything was so different!!!! But when I got home and logged on facebook ( on my gateway computer using internet explorer 7) it looked the same? and it didn't have the "new facebook" option... Whats going on?
Can an HP BTX motherboard be used in a Gateway BTX case? Can a HP BTX motherboard be used with a gateway case. I have a gateway gm series computer that has a bad motherboard. My brother has an HP motherboard he can send to me but before he does I want to make sure I can use it. Thanks Will the connectors for power and DVD drives work? Hard drive should (sata)
Where to sell used computers? My husband and I have computers we don't use anymore, and we want to get rid of them. Instead of just throwing them out, we would like to recycle them or sell them for parts. They both do not work, but they are not old. One is a 2003 Toshiba and the other is a 2006 Gateway laptops. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Is it normal for a Gateway computer to have Micron memory? My computer has been running horribly slow so my husband gave me his memory from the computer he doesn't use any more. I put in his 120 meg Kingston and looked at my old one and it was a 32 meg Micron memory card. Why would Gateway use Micron?
Can I use multiple computers on my gateway? installing new computer but want ability of having old computer readily accessible the gateway has 4 common network hubs. Can I just use a seperate hub for each computer to be on the internet??
Gateway computers, are they any good? ? I am in the market for a used computer, I found what appears to be a good deal from a local person who wants to sell his for $200. I have only owned one computer my whole life and it is a Compaq laptop, I would hate to throw my money away. Please help! FYI the deal of for a 20 in flat screen monitor, key board, mouse and tower. Some of the spec's are: Processor Brand Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper Threading Processor Speed 3.0 GHz System Bus 800 MHz Cache Memory 1 MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM) 1.0 GB, expandable to 4.0 GB Hard Drive 160 GB Serial ATA (7200 RPM) Modem 56 Kbps* ITU V.92-ready PCI internal fax/modem CD-ROM Drive 48X CD-ROM DVD-RW Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Seven USB 2.0 (three front, four rear) Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Can I use my computer for gateway? I want to connect my mac and my xbox to the internet. I have an Ethernet cord which can connect to my computer or xbox (they're right next to each other). I don't have a wireless adapter for my xbox and the wireless doesn't work on my mac. Can I use my computer as a gateway somehow for my xbox without a wireless adapter? I did some searching and couldn't find anything for this situation.
How do you sell a used computer? I have a used 2007 Gateway laptop. Is it worth anything? It's in good condition it just doesn't have the original charger. I want to sell it to get some cash, but it still has personal files etc. on it. How can I get the hard drive completely clean so it would be good to go to sell? Thanks!
How do I install all of the drivers for my new computer? i just received a used Gateway computer from my friend but it is missing a number of drivers for it so now everything is not performing quite right but I do not have the drivers cd, How can I get all my drivers FOR FREE which are up to date and complete? What would be the process?
Computer people!!I just bought a used gateway mx3228, everything works great? but the internal wireless card. It connects for about 2 seconds then disconnects, it then says unable to connect to preferred wireless network. I don't know what to do, whether to buy and install a new internal wireless card or whether it is something more major. Do you think just buying a net gear usb wireless adapter would work? I am not sure if that has to do with the internal wireless or will it by pass it and let me use the wireless. Any answers would be helpful!
What is the best way to use two monitors on a Gateway computer with a Nvidia 7600 GT? I would like to use 2 monitors, my new 22" LG monitor and my old 17" samsung. I would most likely use the 17" for running my server or lets say im doing some homework, one screen has research/information, the other one im typing, etc. Using those scenerios what would be the best, but least expensive way to do this, my graphics card has two monitor connects already one is used by my 17", can I plug the other monitor in the other connection and flip between the 2 monitors?
gateway computers screwed me over.? So, i bought my computer.. about 2 years ago now, and its the FX model which was top of the line back then, anyways so my graphic card which was a 8600 gt i think, started to act funny and stuff so i thought the card was going crazy, so i called gateway and i have the warrenty, and i told them that the card is screwing around and that i would need a new one. they sent me a new card which got here yesterday, at first i was glad cause i could actually use my computer again without seeing random colors all over the place. i take a look at what they sent me, they sent me a ATI card, and i dont know too much about these things and all i saw that i knew was that the mb on the ati is 128, and my nvidia was 512. so i do some research and find out that they sent me some crappy ass card that isnt even near half as good as my other one. i dont use my computer for anything extreme or even gaming so im sure this ati is fine for what i do, but what bothers me is they screwed me over. so i called gateway and told them that the warrenty said you would replace the broken part, and not try to send me something thats crap, and that i want something that is at least equivalent Then the mother fucker(excuse me) says that they sent me a graphic card that is compatable with my computer and that they cant change it. Ok, so i know my computer can take a very good graphic card, so i told my friend the specs and i got all the things i need to even run the high end cards. I was wondering if i can take legal action for this, i dont want to like sue them for a million dollers or anything i just want what they promised me when i bought my computer. sorry for the lonnngg asss story thanks
Gateway computer shutting down randomly? I am currently using a gateway computer, and for some odd reason it keeps shutting down for no apparent reason. I am not doing anything bad to it. I even scanned it, and there was no virus. I go to power options, set it to power saver, and it still shut's down after like 3 hours. Can someone help me fix this problem? is it my power supply,or something else?
how do i reboot my gateway computer? i just bought a used gateway computer and i dont know whats on it i want to know how to reboot it and clean EVERYTHING off of it like it was new what do i need to do??
How do I know what drivers to install on a Dell machine with a Gateway OS? "Patrick" didn't have his recovery disk and driver disk when we reformatted his Dell Latitude D810. I used my Gateway OS (for a GT4016) to reformat. Now the dell won't connect, needs (among other drivers) ethernet controller driver etc... I know I can use my computer to download and save drivers to a disk to install on his machine: Dell drivers or Gateway? Which will help him out?
Customer service support for Gateway computers? Please read my question, “What has happened to Gateway products and support? I noticed others were unhappy with Gateway support and products. Any others? You would think for the price you pay the service would be better. I can’t deal with being on the telephone or on –line for hours just to reach customer service or technical support. I can’t deal with people I can not even understand. I don’t want a Tech who tells me to mail in my laptop or desktop as a means of resolving technical issues. I can’t let go of my computer for several weeks because Gateway stopped using a local contractor for minor repairs and service.
Why is this processor not working on my gateway computer? I recently bought a core2duo E8400 @ 3.00Ghz but when I install it and turn on my computer, it doesn't give me the gateway screen and doesn't start up. The model is a Gateway GT5622 Desktop and uses a socket 775 which is the socket for the e8400, do I need to touch the BIOS or something?
what if i used different computer restore disk? i have a gateway computer with a virus on it that wont let me log on to user accounts. i dont know where the gateway restore disk is but i have an acer laptop restore disk and they both have the same edition of windows vista. i have put the disk in and had it boot from there, it brought up the acer restore menu. thats when i just turned off the computer and didnt continue. what woul happen if i did restore the gateway computer with the acer laptop restore disk.
How do you rate computers by Gateway? I'm presently using HP and not too happy with their tech support where when you call you get someone in India who always tries to sell you something.
why nowadays new computers no longer come with recovery CD? I remember up to year 2000, recovery CD used to be in the package when buying a new computer. I used it many times and it was big relief. However, now most computer manufacturers fail to provide recovery CD? I asked salesman of best buy regarding gateway computer as to why no recovery CD is provided. he said that nowadays technology is so advanced that computers never crash. Is that true? I am looking to buy new computer but don't see any recovery CD provided. Why?
Sony handy cam mini dv to a gateway computer with vista? So when I first bought my camcorder about 6 years ago it came with a program for computers. Well that was 6 years ago and I no longer have the disc, but want to be able to use it with the computer, I've tried hooking it up with the USB and the computer did not recognize it. I also tried hooking it up with the rcs on the front panel of the computer no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm assuming that I need to install something on the computer so that it recognizes the camcorder but have no idea where to look. The computer is a gateway gm5420 running vista home premium.
How to I use the recovery disks for my gateway computer? My computer has a virus, and I NEED to put the recovery disks in and have the computer look the same like when we first bought it. Please help, I only know how to do this with windows xp, but this computer is windows vista. Please help me. And my recovery disk is ONE DVD-R. Also, do I put the recovery disk in first or the operating system disk in?
gateway in computer networking? a gateway is used to connect 2 or more computers/network using different protocols. 1)BUT what is the difference between transport gateway and application gateway??? 2)Are there other type as well??? 3)plz also specify the advantage of having different types of gateway???? regarding to OSI reference model
Please help, buying a computer, want wireless Internet but do certain computers take certain wireless cards? I am buying a gateway computer on frys.com and i want wireless internet. But my dad was like i need to make sure that the computer accepts a verizon wireless card that gets me internet regardless of where i am. He said he had an experience where he had to trade in his computer cause it would not accept his wireless card that gave him wireless internet regardless of location this computer had to be used at certain "hot" spots like starbucks. So do i need to see if the computer accepts a boardband wireless card or a national wireless card? i just don't get it. And is verizon the only wireless company i can get wireless from? i need to know how to ask fry.com or how to tell if my computer accepts the type of internet that works regardless of where i am so how do i tell. For example how do i tell if the computer accepts an interface verizon card.
I have a Gateway computer and can't remember my password? When I bought the computer, I downloaded windows vista, through a Gateway PC, and you can have three different user, but I am the administrator, and don't remember the password I used, and cannot okay things or make changes, does anyone know anything about this?
Gateway MX6025 laptop computer. It has bad chips on the motherboard.? I am thinking about trying to buy a used Gateway laptop that is in working condition and swap the hard drive from my existing (broken) computer to put in a replacement. How can I find out what Gateway laptops the hardrive is compatible with? Or, if there are any other brands it would be compatible with.
I am considering buying a Gateway Notebook any suggestions? I am considering buying a Gateway laptop, but I have never dealt with Gateway computers and do not know much about them or the company in general. I have not had great luck with Dell or Toshiba laptops, however, I believe it was the particular types that I purchased. I will be using the notebook for microsoft office projects, gaming, listening to music, watching streaming videos, and chatting. Anyone have any suggestions on which Gateway would fit my needs. Also, I would really like to stay around the 1000 dollar price range, but this is pretty cheap.
Can I connect 2 computers directly to share files from one to another? I have a Gateway computer that is about 4 yrs old and an older Gateway. The older model has photographs and other files that I would like to use but I don't want to have to set up another keyboard and monitor...can I connect or network the 2 computers in any way? The older model is not wireless capable.
i need help hooking up sound for my xbox 360 to my hd gateway computer monitor.? i have a elite xbox 360 and i want to use my computer screen instead of my tv. but my monitor does not have speakers and of corse i need sound. i dont really want to hook it up to my computer. i do have a nice radio with aux ports in the back of it. can i use that? or if you have any suggetions to my problem please do tell.
Used Gateway for $500 or buy a new computer? hi, i found a gateway for sale that i may be able to get for $500. It is a Gateway M-1615. I have not found too much info but, this is the specs: This is the Gateway® M-1615 notebook. Features: * AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 1.8 GHz | 512 KBX2 L2 cache HyperTransport™ technology at up to 1600 MHz * 15.4-inch Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT display * ATI RS690T chipset * 2048 MB 667 MHz DDR2 memory * ATI Radeon® Xpress 1270M * 1.3 Megapixel webcam * 250 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive * 8X Multi-format Double Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM * 5-in-1 Memory card reader * 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem * 802.11g Wireless LAN * 10/100 Ethernet LAN * Bluetooth 2.0 * Windows Vista™ Home Premium Provided this laptop is in very good shape, would it be worth buying?(it is about 1 month old) My other choice would be to wait until black friday, but will i be able to find a better deal then? I dont want to spend a penny over $500.Thanks is there a reason you say to buy new? Also, would a new computer that is just say 6 months old be a bad idea(something that has been sitting)? thanks ya, i know it is a good deal but i am not sure if he will go that low. I am hoping he will. Thanks for all the help
How to use bluetooth telephony audio gateway? I have a samsung sgh-e900 connected to my hp pavillion laptop via bluetooth. I have connected the bluetooth telephony audio gateway in device settings. IT works but i can onl use my computer speakers as speakers and cannot work out why the microphone is not working and which on to use? much appreciated
Which memory card is best for my Gateway 840 GM PC? I have a gateway computer 840 GM . I want to upgrade the memory from 1 gb to 2 or 4 gb. When i contacted gateway they insisted on Using their memory as they claimed that using other memory cards created problems on many peoples computer. Does any one know about this?
Where do I plug in the microphone on a Gateway computer? I have Boston speakers and I plugged in the head phone part of the microphone in the back of the speakers but I can not find where to plug in the microphone, does anyone know where I can plug it in? I am using Microsoft Windows XP and Gateway harddrive with something that says Intel Inside sticker thing on the harddrive, I need to know where to put this in because I have to do something very important right now.
Should I buy this computer? (Details included) Also are Gateway® computers any good? I'm low on money right now and will be for quite some time. I need to get a better computer, because the one I'm using is not really capable of playing anything that is out. I want to play Hellgate London set at it's Ultra High settings, and this computer has been recommended to me by several people who have it, and I want to hear from some other people who may or may not have this model, I was also wondering if gateway is a decent brand. Here it is at Best Buy's website - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8772768&productCategoryId=abcat0501003&type=product&id=1204331806567 Here it is at Gateway®'s website - http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668058.php#techspecs Please only give serious replies, also feel free to make any comments about it, I need to know the truth about it :P (Also what is different about Windows Vista 64and 32?)
What can I do to get my Gateway computer to stay on? My computer keeps shutting off, after awhile of not being used. We have pictures that scroll around after so long of no use and someone changed something, and now every time I come back to do things, the computer is off. I am getting annoyed with it. Oh that little Casper! Does Casper visit your house too, you know him, don't ya, the one that gets the blame cuz, nobody else did it. Please help!
i love my laptop. it is a gateway. we were told it was top of the line. is this true? i use this gateway computer , it is a laptop in my office. i would like to buy one of my own. we were told this was top of the line at the time of purchase. we paid about $1,000.00 at the time. laptops were new. i know they are cheaper now. it has intel centrino duo and is designed for windows xp. windows vista compatable. i do not know computer jargen/ talk. i am new at this. i heard this is a good computer. is this true?
How do I connect two computers using a cat5 crossover cable? I have a gateway laptop and a dell computer which I wish to connect together for file sharing and gaming purposes. I have tried using a cat5 crossover cable with no success. I have no experience with home networking, so I need help from the ground up. A couple of problems I have encountered: when the cable is connected my laptop loses its wireless connection; the dell can see the gateway, but cannot access its shared files, however the gateway cannot see the dell at all. Any detailed help would be much appreciated
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