Win XP PRO.SP1

[Bill Richmond]

Where can I fine someone that can check my system to see
if it is running OK,have problen with a DVD/CD-Rom from a
old Compaq presario 5690 also a Compaq key board SK-2700
that had came from the Presario5690 also not all key will
work.The DVD/CD will not read or play any cds or dvd.Can
some do a remoret check to this pc cause I am unable or
know what is needed to fix it. any help will
help.Everything else looks to be ok.But would like a fuul
check up of system and hard ware.May need some type
filmware or driver to fiux it I do know.Thank for being
understanding and reading this hope some will offer some
help.I am still learning all this PC stuff. Your friend
Bill R

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Assuming your running Windows XP, place the XP CD in the drive, when the
setup screen appears, select "check system compatibility."

Open Control Panel, open System, go to the Hardware tab, click "Device
Manager," if you see any red or yellow warnings, that device likely needs to
be upgraded or the issue might be fixed with updated drivers.

 

[Spinner]

Michael, how is the OP supposed to use the XP cd when he stated it will not
read any CDs or DVDs?

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

You're right, he can't. I had enough trouble just trying to understand that
post, I should at the very least have taken a step back before responding or
simply moved on.

He can however, download the upgrade advisor from the following location and
run it from his hard drive:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[D.Currie]

Where can I fine someone that can check my system to see
if it is running OK,have problen with a DVD/CD-Rom from a
old Compaq presario 5690 also a Compaq key board SK-2700
that had came from the Presario5690 also not all key will
work.The DVD/CD will not read or play any cds or dvd.Can
some do a remoret check to this pc cause I am unable or
know what is needed to fix it. any help will
help.Everything else looks to be ok.But would like a fuul
check up of system and hard ware.May need some type
filmware or driver to fiux it I do know.Thank for being
understanding and reading this hope some will offer some
help.I am still learning all this PC stuff. Your friend
Bill R

Asking a stranger from a newsgroup to remote into your computer is probably
not a good idea, and they wouldn't be able to check your keyboard remotely,
among other things.

You might just want to take the computer to a competent repair shop and have
them take care of it for you.