20 Most Recent E-Machines etower 500is PC Desktop Questions & Answers

CHECK THE ELECTRICS. MAYBE CHANGE PSU IT'S PROBERLY BROOKEN.

Connect the audio to the back of the PC (Green connector) Click on the speaker in the task bar and check volume level using the mixer settings

I suggest use a Wireless USB Adapter, and make sure you have a wireless router. (Also if the internet provider did not give you a separate Modem; make sure the wireless router you have has a Modem built-in)http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1883613&CatId=2688http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3334084&Sku=D700-2328Scroll down, read, watch video, read reviews.(Not all 555 of course, lol!)Regards,joecoolvette

Without reset disk, well, there are still many other ways to reset windows password.For example, unlock Windows password with Windows built-in Administrator account. Here's how this admin unlocks forgotten Windows password:Start your computer and wait for the Windows Login or Welcome Screen. Once it shows, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice and then type Administrator in the pop-up username box, but leave the password column blank. Next you could successfully log onto system. The following steps for resetting the forgotten password are quite easy. You can make it from "Start->Control Panel->Users Accounts".Learn more: http://www.windowspasswordreset.net

as soon as you see the post screen just as it turns on start pressing F8

There are 3 requirements for a video card for that computer:

1...An available PCI slot. The best I could tell from the specs for that computer is that it has 3 PCI slots and two of them are probably occupied with a sound card and a modem or possibly a network card.
2...A PCI video card, the smaller the better since the computer case is a minitower.
3...A video card that is compatible with (has the drivers for) Windows 98. I did a quick search for one that supports Windows 98 and all I could find was either sold out or no longer available. Good luck finding one. Maybe eBay.

No offense, but that computer is really old. You'd be better served buying a new computer. Computers, such as this are only $300: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-EL1352G-41w/15686810

as long as you have a place to put an ethernet card I would say yes.
You an get them most anywhere...even Walmart.
Good luck

upgrade to windows 7 or windows server 2008 not vista

Etower 500is comes from the factory with an RJ-11 (phone, modem) jack instead of the required Ethernet jack (RJ-45). You'll need to replace the Modem card with an (Ethernet) network adapter similar to this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/D-Link+-+Desktop+10/100+PCI+Network+Card/3863251.p;jsessionid=52E4BE2D0D71CBD775129E28E65DB94F.bbolsp-app03-31?id=1051384161297&skuId=3863251

change ur processor and ram and then check it

better just add few more ram and try

try going to there web site look under drivers . that is a rather old os not sure there will be an support, you can always find old disc's at local thrift store....

etower 500is? celeron 500MHz? 32MB ram? only meant for simple word processing only. Dont waste your time with online videos or even flash or java heavy sites. Recycle it!

You don't need it. This is a generic PC, any manual will do.

Two methods, either use a BART PE CD to reset the administrator password as described here http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/93304/bartpe.html
or reinstall the Operating System.

This can be a problem depending on what version of Windows 2000 Professional is installed. If it was an OEM version, you should have been given a Operating System CD when you bought the computer as they are tied to the specific machine they came with. The Key will be on a sticker/label on the side or top of the box.

If it was a Volume Licence, then you will need to buy a replacement Operating System.

make sure that you set properly the master and slave jumpers accordingly on your hardware.

You will need to restart your computer in safe mode (when you restart your computer, you will have push something like "F10" or "F2" to get to boot options to choose safe mode), go to "user accounts" in your control panels and simply make yourself a new account!

it should be on a sticker on the back top or side of your pc you can also find it in bios..steve

Yes. com1 Should be labled Serial Port on the PC.

You mouse does not work? First few things I would check is make sure your mouse is plugged in all the way if its a ps/2 style mouse check to make sure none of the pins are bent ps/2 style is round. If your mouse is usb try moving it to another usb port also make sure the mouse drivers/software is installed