20 Most Recent Gateway DX4200-09 PC Desktop Questions & Answers

To see/get a USB Bluetooth adapter/dongle, go here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=usb+wireless+adapter+antenna&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15&_armrs=1&_dmd=1&LH_BIN=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H2.Xusb+bluetooth.TRS0&_nkw=usb+bluetooth+adapter&_sacat=0 Good luck.

Power Supply, sounds like for sure PS. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Gateway-DX4200-DX4300-DX4320-DX4350-DX4380-DX4640-Power-Supply-/400733562038?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d4d94e4b6

I would first check the RAM, Take all of them out clean the slots with a can of air and reseat them all.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/tp/passrecovery.htm MAYBE THIS CAN HELP YOU.

There is a folder called Gateway on your system and is NOT hidden. Open it and there should be a folder that contains the system restore to factory specs there.

you could clone you current drive but this may clone the errors too. Download a copy of your OS to disk.

MotherBoard may have died

what windows do you have? what anti-virus? then check your system tools program in Start/Accessories/, run Disk Cleanup after system up. wait till finished then run Disk Fragmentor. If you have a anti-malware program or anitvirus program run thoughs one after the other, cleanup first. You may need to clean up your registry too. Make sure you have not downloaded any third party PC Cleaners, or programs which claim to keep pc running fast. these are usually bad and hog system resources. After doing what i have suggested, download CCleaner from Cnet.downloads web site. do a search to find it. after downloading CCleaner(free version), run the two top jobs on left of box. 1) Cleaner(broom icon), then after finished 2) Registry(stacked boxes icon). if 2) asks you if you want to save backup, say 'NO'. this will clean your harddrive of garbage and clean the PCs registry. These things can really slow you down. Please DO NOT run anything else in CCLEANER. Only experienced computer users should change or runs any other program in it. Much harm could be done if YOU DO. Hope this helps.

Try here: http://www.official-drivers.com/installer/?seed=gateway&gclid=CIHQrcLMxb0CFRFp7AodnVUAew

Depending on the case you may need to slide the case forward to open it... once in find the ribbon that goes from the card reader to the main board of the computer and disconnect it there. make note of where it goes so you can connect it again after. taking a image with your phone can help here.

You don't. Do you have backup software? If so, do a "disk and partition" backup. This essentially creates an image of your system, even if you have multiple hard disks. Decent backup software (I won't mention any brands except the one I use: Acronis) will allow for a boot time recovery of your entire system, either by inserting a post-bios command -- which will appear on your screen before windows startup with a message like "Press F12 for system recovery", or you should press whatever key your system allows for boot order and boot from the recovery disk you can create from the software. You can even now immediately create a Windows backup to an appropriately sized USB mounted disk (even the terabyte ones are relatively cheap) and a Windows Recovery Disk...the recovery disk should be inserted and use boot order F-key...good luck

Unable To Eject DVD From DVD-ROM Drive With The Eject The DVD-ROM drive will not open to release the DVD when the button is pushed on the drive. RESOLUTION:

1. Shut down the program that you are installing or running that uses the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, and then open the DVD-ROM drive by pushing the eject button on the DVD-ROM drive.
3. If the DVD-ROM drive door still does not open, do the following:
   • Insert a paper clip or small pointed object into the small hole near the button on the DVD-ROM door. Gently push in the paper clip until the DVD-ROM door opens.
   • Remove the CD from the drive.

To prevent the DVD-ROM drive from exhibiting this behavior again, follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab.
4. On the Device Manager tab, double-click the CD-ROM category.
5. Double-click Toshiba DVD-ROM.
6. In the Toshiba DVD-ROM Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.
7. On the Settings tab, clear the Auto insertion notification check box, and then click OK.
8. Click Close.

Simply,you can't do to upgrade an usb 2.0 device into usb 3.0 because of your hardware.Don't try the programs offer you an "upgrade" they are all fake.if you still nedd the usb 3.0 speed,buy a new desktop pc.

You might need to upgrade you graphics card. USB 3.0 is the newest connection port upgrade, arriving on the market in 2010. The cable port connection is far superior to the USB 2.0 port, as it is able to transport up to 5 gbps (gigabits per second), instead of the previous version's max speed of 480 mbps (megabits per second). However, most computers do not yet have this connection port installed, in which case you are left to upgrade your own computer system to the newer, faster connection method. Turn off your computer, then disconnect all of the cables running into the computer. Remove the Phillips screws from the back side of the computer. WARNING: Before you start troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL. http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/static.php - rules Only work inside the computer case when the power has been switched off and disconnected. Never open the power source. Some of the below steps recommend removing physical parts within the computer. While in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of ESD and its potential hazards. This unlocks the case, allowing you access to the interior of the system. Slide open the computer case. Inside the middle is a longer circuit board. This is the motherboard of the computer. On the back side of the motherboard, facing the rear of the computer, are PCI card slots. These allow you to install additional hardware onto the computer. Slide the USB 3.0 connection port into one of the open PCI card slots, then push down the plastic levers along each side of the slot to lock the card into place. Close the computer cover, then tighten the Phillips screws and reattach the cables. Power on the computer, then insert the driver installation CD into the disc drive of the computer. Once the installation wizard loads, follow the prompts of the wizard to install the drivers. Restart the computer once finished and the USB 3.0 connection ports are ready for use. http://www.pcworld.com/article/186566/usb_30_finally_arrives.html Compatible graphics cards for Gateway Computers Just as a processor handles data and a sound card outputs sound, your computer's video card is responsible for processing graphics and displaying them on your monitor. The video cards manufacturers build into computers typically have enough power for the average user, but it may be necessary to upgrade your video card for better performance in games or graphics heavy applications. Understand which types of video cards are compatible with your Gateway computer and learn about all your options. PCI Express Graphics Cards Many newer Gateway computers have a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express slot in which you can add any PCI Express compatible video card. These devices range from budget cards suitable for everyday tasks to high end models for gaming that cost hundreds of dollars. AGP Graphics Cards Older Gateway computers likely have an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot for AGP compatible cards. The AGP bus provides sufficient bandwidth for high performance graphics cards, but the technology is no longer in use and AGP cards are difficult to find. PCI Video Cards Nearly all Gateway computers should have at least one PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot regardless of age. This slot has enough bandwidth to support a wide range of peripherals like sound cards and modems, but is not suitable for high end video cards. You can find a number of low and mid-range cards for PCI slot computers, however. USB Video Cards USB video cards are also compatible with Gateway computers sporting USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports. These external cards sit outside the computer and allow you to connect additional monitors to your system. They are a good option for people who feel uncomfortable working inside computers. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371083,00.asp How to buy a video card http://support.gateway.com/us/en/support/default.aspx Gateway Support Upgrade My Video Card on My Gateway Desktop Gateway desktops are affordable computers, but they often do not come with top-of-the-line video cards. Computer games may run slowly or not at all on your Gateway desktop. One way to solve this problem is to upgrade the video card. Video cards come in PCI, PCI-E and AGP interfaces, so you should be able to find a video card upgrade no matter what Gateway desktop model you have. Click "Start" and right-click "My Computer." Select "Properties" from the menu that appears. Go to the "Hardware" tab. Choose "Device Manager." Click the plus sign next to the Device Manager entry listed "Display Adapters." Find your graphics card in this list. Double-click it. Go to the "Drivers" tab and click "Uninstall Drivers." Click "OK" to confirm the uninstallation process. Shut your Gateway desktop down. Pull the power cable out of the back. Look at the back of the Gateway computer tower for screws on the right side panel or on top of the case for a cover release handle.

You can connect via wireless, bluetooth, or USB following on screen instruction on phone but the Hotspot feature requires a fee near $30.00 to subscribe.

Try here, choose your OS: http://support.gateway.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?partNumber=2906096R

can't you boot or,so little infomation.what do windows say missing MBR. if missing MBR you got to have windows installationdisc.insert in your pc let windows loading files.and choose to repair windows run startrepair.

You may need software installed on the PC to connect, do you have a Wireless Card or a USB wireless adapter in the PC? Your Mobile Hotspot is a phone? Check the Phone Manufacturer's website/support for "How-to".