20 Most Recent Gateway DX4885-UR1B Desktop Questions & Answers

Check to see if you have mono audio enables, and all cables are attached firmly and have proper contact. Otherwise, it's probably a software problem.

This machine has both VGA and HDMI outputs. Depending upon your monitor, you have one of the two cabled up to it. Some monitors will auto-detect which input is active, but others do not. Check the monitor and ensure that if is has dual inputs (VGA/DVI) (VGA/HDMI), that you have the correct input source selected. This is usually done from the buttons on the monitor itself.

You will need to buy another licensed copy of windows 8 if you didn't burn the recovery disks while the system was operational. You might also be able to buy the recovery disks from gateway them-self. Contact gateway customer support for more information. Make sure you have the make and model number for your machine and be SURE they have the correct information or you might get a disk for another system.

It depends on the model. Some models you apply pressure to the front of the DVD 'plate'. Some you can press on the side of the the box to open it. You can also open "my computer" (in the operating system) and right-click the DVD drive and then click "eject"

I'm wondering if this is an issue with DHCP with your router. Do you have any additional security settings enabled? MAC filtering? What kind of router do you have? Hope this helps. Feel free to respond to this message and I'll try my best to help some more.

Dear William, Best practise: wear an anti-staic wrist-band! Leave machine plugged in to power but make sure that power is switched OFF at wall - (this will ensure that the machine is safely 'earthed'. . Open box cover - there are usually release button(s) to do this. Once computer box is open, connect anti-static wrist-band alligator clip to bare frame. The PCI-card covers are usually attached by one screw/nut: UNDO. Remove slot-cover. Insert new card into PCI-slot. Make sure it is home & replace locking screw. Remove anti-static clip. Close box. Power-up & let Windows find/install new device. I hope that this helps - 'b'ye - Bruce.

What is the best CD or DVD?

http://www.fixya.com/support/t16489047-39_t_get_metal_tab_off_back_installAlandoni post the Model Number of the Gateway Desktop PCPost back in a Comment.http://support.gateway.com/us/en/support/default.aspxI'm going to assume you are trying to install a Firewire adapter card.They make Firewire adapter cards that fit a long white PCI slot, on the motherboard,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3264905&CatId=511http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_local_bus,and a Firewire adapter card that fits a PCI-Express x1 slot,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4624358&CatId=510http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Expresshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express#Form_factors[NOTE* Color of connector does NOT matter. Blue, Black, Pink with Yellow polka dots............doesn't matter ]Do I assume you have the PCI-Express x1 version, and there is no PCI-Express x1 slot on the motherboard?You are also having problems opening the cover, that keeps the brackets of add-on expansion cards in place.How about posting the Model Number of the Gateway Desktop PC?This is found on the back of the desktop computer, next to the Windows product key; or up on the side of the computer tower.Post back in a Comment.I will look to see how to open that cover, and what expansion slots you have on your motherboard. Then post back in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/DX100/1008551/1008551faq8.shtmlFor additional questions please post in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette

Start your PC and press F8 several times until the boot menu comes up. Then select "Safe Mode with Networking". Now get some or ALL of the FREE programs below.Download, Install and Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5756When Installing choose the non-pro version.Download, Unzip, Install and Run TDSSKiller:http://majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_TDSSKiller_d6895.htmlDownload, Install and Run Super Anti-Spyware:http://majorgeeks.com/SUPERAntiSpyware_d5116.htmlIf you have an outdated Anti-virus program then Download, Install and Run Avira Anti-Virus:http://majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir_Personal_-_FREE_Antivirus_d955.htmlMake sure to select ALL of the "threat categories" when you install or configure Avira...You should be in pretty good shape if you run and install all of these programs.

You can reset Gratewall login password with Smartkey Windows Password Recovery, just do as the following,tep1: Get Smartkey Windows Password Recovery from: http://www.recoverlostpassword.com/products/windowspasswordrecovery.html.Step2: Install and launch it to any accessible computer.Step3: Use a blank and writable CD/DVD to burn Windows password reset disk with the tool.Step4: Boot the locked computer from CD/DVD.Step5: Start to perform Windows password hack with the burned disk.Step6: Reboot computer and login to the machine without password.

Reboot the computer As the computer is booting repeatadly press the F8 key as the computer is booting

If done properly the user should get to a screen similar to the below screen.

Select the option for Safe mode command prompt only

Windows Advanced Options MenuPlease select an option:

Safe ModeSafe Mode with NetworkingSafe Mode with Command Prompt

Enable Boot LoggingEnable VGA modeLast Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)Debugging Mode

Start Windows NormallyRebootReturn to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice

select safe mode with command prompt

Click start run type cmd press Enter

black screen should open DOS mode

this will vary depending on your operating system

type in net user username

For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator

it will prompt you to enter the new password

enter the new password and the password is changed

hope this helps

Right Click on it and select Repair.

Open the case and remove the screws that anchor that device remove and replace with O.E.M. replacement nothing else. Plug it in and power the computer up it should pick it up from there and load the drivers since it will be an original device the driver should not be needed. John

1 Remove the front panel2 insert a wide screwdriver in one of the horizontal slots on the metal plate and rock it up and down. This willbreak the seals on the edges.3 Discard the plate.4. You can then slide the drive in from the front.

download CCleaner and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and run to see if it might be a virus

first try this unplug your computer for half an hour then plug it back in if that is to no success then try the following if your brave. (although the voltage inside a computer is only 12 volt it can still give you a shock)if you very carefully take the side off the computer you may need a screw driver to do it you should notice a small led light on the main board (backboard) when the computer is plugged into mains power it should glow if it does not glow then most likely there is a power supply unit problem, if it does glow then most likely a critical main board fault has occurred and the computer should be taken to a specialist computer dealer to get it checked out hope this helps sorry i can't bring better news