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Burning ambition
Hi all, I've just taken delivery on a brand spanking new all singing all dancing dogs danglies pc (so the leaflet said). ::) Now with me not having a clue with pc's I dont know how to download music/films ect. I am aware I need to download certain software but apart from that I really am clueless. Is there any step by step…
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Help - I am unstable!
Just got back from Oz. Turned on PC - Desktop developed black backgroung - then eventually turned normal. Go online - and computer keeps locking. Ctrl,Del and Alt - only way to get out. Boot up again and I am unstable. Scan - windows not shut down properly - then back to black background. By the way been using son's laptop…
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HELP - possible virus,
I received this in an email and i don't know whether to take it seriously or whether it's a virus... can anybody please help ::)
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Re: XP SERVICE PACK 2: FREE CD DELIVERED
There was a report in The Times recently that this Service Pack was causing chaos when installed (conflicts with other software, I think?) Has anyone used the website download of this Pack and are we sure it is now safe to use? Many thanks.
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WINDOWS XP/SP2 & BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH
Hi. i have mentioned this in relation to the release of SP2 on the freebie forum. I downloaded and installed SP2, switched my PC off and left it. My son switches it on the next day and it doesn't work properly - it gets to the user login screen but won't login and just sort of loops. Safe mode does the same thing. So I…
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ipod software
Hi, I've recently bought a 15gb ipod and despite not being the most technically gifted person, have installed the software onto our computer. My husband is thinking of getting one of the ipod mini's. We're both wondering whether the software will be the same despite mine being an ipod and his being an ipod mini, because im…
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QUICKEN SOFTWARE
Hi, My pc has crashed and Ive come to reload my quicken 98 software (I know its a few years old!!) and the disc is not reading and appears scratched. Does anyone have a copy or old quicken program they no longer use that I can purchase and does anyone know if my back up files will be compatible with a later version? Please…
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Large Laserjet Printer - in my face
Next to me on my desk is placed a large high volume HP laserjet printer. The side vents are directly level with my face. I cough a lot more at work than I do at home and would like to build a case to get it moved. Can anyone offer facts to support my case. I know that toner is not a healthy substance. Thanks if you can…
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what is svghost.exe...
...is it spyware? I dont recognise it and it seems to be taking a lot of memory, my pc's getting a bit slow.
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WIN XP SP2 Firewall
Just Loded SP2 and it seems to work fine - but when I look at the firewall configuration it is turned off and recomends I turn it on - BUT when I do the next time I log on it has turned OFF - the Blurb says not to run 2 firewalls and I have ZONE ALARM running. Some help from the experts please - should I unistall ZONE…
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what is C:\WINNT/SYSTEM32\d3ddmbdll
i need some serious help I have run grisoft anti virus but it has detected trojan horse back door agent in the above file and it cannot fix it. what do I do
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XP SP2 and Digital Cameras
Ah, just a word of caution before you install XP SP2, which is now available. If you use an IEEE 1394 firewire, a little cable, to connect to your digital camera, you may no longer connect to the digital camera as it will be by blocked by the Firewall (MS has one now!!!!!!!!!!!) Now be carefull chaps, before those rip off…
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Moving between partitions
I want to move a program file between partitions on a computer using a Windows XP Domestic. The parititions are standard ones generated by XP to allow multiple users. How can I therefore move the Program File from one partition to another? I downloaded the program on one partition, but need it on another!
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Installing Epson scanner on Dell PC
I have a Dell P4 PC which is 18 months old. I bought an Epson Perfection 2400 scanner at the same time but didn't get around to installing until now. There are 3 CDs but they all seem to do the same thing in different languages. I tried using 2 in case there was someting new on one but it uninstalled anything previously…
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help!can you copy anti virus software
Hi this may sound stupid. but I have a desktop in the office and laptop both for work purposes. I have had Norton anti virus installed on my desktop at work but not on my lap top that I use at home. is there a way I can copy the anti virus software I have on my computer at work onto my laptop. I hope this makes sense.
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please help!! keep getting spyware
Hi i keep getting a message saying my computer is infected with spyware. what is this and how do I get rid of it.
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More Microsoft Money problems?
I have just installed Microsoft Service Pack 2. I can no longer get in to my Microsoft Money file! It says the password is incorrect. I know of the earlier problem with Microsoft Money ,and that Microsoft issued a fix. 'I' was one of those caught up in the porblem (where we were frozen out of our files for a week until…
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High download from this site
recently had broadband and signed up for 1Gb per month but am reaching that in about 10 days, I don't do a lot on web at the moment except visit here and look for info on products, days out, etc someone has suggested that as this site has a lot of avatars/pics etc it is transmitting a lot of bandwidth each time I refresh a…
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HELP! Netgear support keep hanging up on me!
Hi Please help if you can! I have recently set up broadband at home to use on two computers wirelessly, but I haven't been able to get the wireless connection to work. I bought a netgear DG834G router and a NETGEAR WG311 pci card. Broadband is working fine on 1st comp with wires, but the other comp just occasionally shows…
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Whywon't they play in my car
Just bought a cdrw and 'burnt' some discs today. they are high speed cdrw but won't play in the car. I have redcorded them at several speeds. they will play on the stereo downstairs. have i bought the wrong cdrw's? if so what should i have bought?
