Recent content by CWP8256

I have a Compaq LTE 5400 laptop I bought in 2014. This laptop is running Windows 98 SE. I am having a few issues however, attempting to try and transfer files over to my modern PC. I'd like to send over a word document over! Issue 1 - I've tried to burn to disc a Word File using ImgBurn. It...

Hi All, I recently opened up my Amstrad PCW8256 to troubleshoot my word processor disk as it was saying it was write protected. I was looking to check whether write-protect pin had fallen out and gone missing! It was in there so I just removed it and placed it back in again. However, once I put...

Hello there, I have just purchased an Amstrad PCW8256 for £45. It turns on fine however, it makes a large whirring sound (is that normal?). When I insert a 3 inch disk into the drive it flashes black then goes back to screen for a few minutes and then the whirring stops. This is my first old PC...