20 Most Recent Gateway GT5012 PC Desktop Questions & Answers

First thing is to back up all of your important data. Then check the drive's health. Get HDTUNE from here:http://www.hdtune.com/If all appears well then with the drive's health then scan for viruses and malware...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Install and Run Super Anti-Spyware:http://majorgeeks.com/SUPERAntiSpyware_d5116.htmlIf you have an outdated Anti-virus program then Download, Install and Run Avira Anti-Virus:http://majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir_Personal_-_FREE_Antivirus_d955.htmlMake sure to select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 downloaded from the following link.http://support.gateway.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=2831

When the CPU overheats then it will shut down (i.e. thermaloverload) and won't boot up again until it has cooled down. If this is theproblem is not fixed then the CPU will eventually fail. A faulty fan causes the problem or the fan and heat sink assembly are cloggedwith dust.Check the CPU fan to see if it spins freely, if not replace the fan. If the fan and heat sink is clogged with dust the remove the dust and make surethe vents are clear and dust free. Use a can of compressed air to do this.

Hello antmanv1
It's nearly certainly a psu issue . Replace it by a more powerfull one .
A defective fan ( CPU or general ) could also cause malfunction . Check this first .
Download Speccy to have control on temperatures and all functionning devices : http://download.cnet.com/Speccy/3000-2094_4-75181811.html
Best regards .
fanaudi .

This actually could vary quite a bit. Most computer manufacturer's will not place a specific model of hard drive into a computer now days, so long as it meets the same standards as the one they originally stock it with.
Your best bet, would be to open the side panel, by removing the small thumbscrews in the back (if they're not thumbscrews, then they're phillips head more than likely) then power down the computer, and disconnect the media cable , and power cable from the hard drive, then look on top of the har drive itself. IF the hard drive is missing, then only someone that of which has owned one could tell you one of the varying parts that are contained within it. Even xbox 360's for example, do not use the same brand, or model dvd drive, only the same speed, and connection type. Good luck, Dracconus

Failing graphics card or chip, try replacing or installing a graphics card and test using this

Windows is severely corrupted, you must reinstall it.

Try realtek its the best for any computer

You need to purchase a PCI-Express video card.
Your current graphics are built into the motherboard, so you don't need to remove anything, just install the card in the PCI-E 16x slot.

Bear in mind, that you should not try to purchase a power-hungry card, as your PC's power supply is only rated at 300W. Also you will need to make sure that - if the card needs a special power connection plugged directly into it - there exists a lead coming out of your power supply with suitable connector.

Summing up, you'll need to open your case to look for the extra power lead for graphics card, and shop for a card that either accepts the power connector you have, or does not need additional power.

This is what ya need

it's ATX form factor 24 pin

if you have the abillity to open the case and look for the jumper that will reset bio's so no password..will advise ....next post on how do this..

well you may have a bad video card or maybe even a monitor have you tried another monitor? if so, then you can purchase graphics cards at most electronics stores!

Sounds like a graphics card problem. If your using a card, try the onboard graphics by removing the card and test the response. You may need a new card or send it back under warranty.

Sometimes the drives don't automatically recognize cd's (assuming your using CD). Usually remembers last command which can vary from setup.exe, autorun etc. so if a new CD is inserted with diff. program launch, it can go dumb. You can go to "My computer" and double click on your CD drive (with the game cd inserted) and look for setup.exe or install.exe or autorun. Double-click on one of those files to launch the installer.

start -> my computer -> (put the DVD or CD in) -> double click the Sims icon. and in stall. and CALM DOWN

TRY BOOTING WHILE PUSHING F10 OR F11. MOST GATEWAY AND EMACHINES HAVE A RECOVERY PARTITION FOR A BACK TO FACTORY RECOVERY.

Any of the cards here are suitabl,e with almost all under $100 and are all PCI Express x 16
Your mobo is not suitable for the PCI X 2.0
Remember the amount of memory on the video card comes from your available ram - so you need to consider this when buying if you dont have much ram.
If you need more help deciding let me know