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Archives for September 2004

Examples of suspect e-mails
Just came across these examples of suspicious or 'bad' e-mails that probably contain viruses, phishing, scams, spam and bounced e-mails. On the basis of a picture being worth a thousand words I thought it might be of interest to any rare individual who has never yet come across this dangerous rubbish >:( EXAMPLES OF BAD…
Re: Hotmail Email
it is happening in an effort to stop script-kiddies turning outlook express into a spam spewer, which is what appears to be happening now. It isn't going to happen for a while as you point out and i can still get into hotmail outlook express. seems you have a seperate issue.
hard drive showing wrong size
i bought a custom built pc, without any OS system installed. I've eventually managed to put windows 98 on there and properly installed the motherboard and graphics card using the discs provided. But the hard drive is showing up as 2gb, when its suppose to be 160 gb. any ideas whats going on and how to fix it?
Internet Problem
When I go into certain websites a box appears saying when i click on my isp details it just changes it brings up the dial-up box and when i dial my isp the website just changes to the "Cannot Find Server" window. Would this be cause I have broadband? Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated! ;D
Bizarre email problem!! help?
Hi, I'm no IT whizz at all and I'm wondering if anyone can solve this mystery for me please? Why does my mum's email addy not let me reply? She sends me an email and I hit reply and the mail sends off but soon after I get a msg saying 'undeliverable address not known'. How can it be unknow if she has successfully sent me a…
re-writing a CD-RW
I think I'm having a senior/blond moment (I'm neither). I've recently saved a file to a CD-RW with the intention of resaving an updated version at a later date. However, when I come to save it to the disc, it won't do it. It tells me it's full! (no way). I seem to vaguely remember something about a "session"? Whatever, can…
motherboard/graphics card compatibility
Hiya, I wonder if anyone can help me ? I'm wanting to upgrade my graphics card, but can't find out whether it is possible to put a 128Mb Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 onto my Asus A7V133 motherboard. I've tried the Asus site, the Nvidia site, and loads of different searches, but no luck. Does anyone know where I might find this…
IP and Copyright for software
Hi All, Does anyone know a free site to get simple information on how i go about copyrighting my software? I haven't the foggiest about how i do so and it looks like i may be able to sell off one of my programs to a nice company :) Thanks peeps Debeastie
DVD -/+ R/ RW ????Does it matter
as previous people may know i have been asking various question son this baord, in my quest to learn more about PCs, before i order my new onenext week. Another stumbling questing after reading the recent post on burning DVDs, is there is a difference between DVD-; DVD+, R and RW All i wish to buy is a DVD rewriter that…
PC speakers popping
my speakers often make a popping sound, either when i change websites or just generally. i turn the volume right down, but surley this isnt right? i spoke to the pc manufactures, they claim nothing wrong! (of couse what else would they say!) I have downloaded all updates, to no avail. Any ideas?
Cookie problem
If I use Hotmail or bank internet logins and tick the "remember my details" option they never do! Other, less security oriented, sites such as this one do remember who I am from one session to the next so I guess it is a security setting on cookies. The trouble is I have already tried all the obvious solutions. Under…
Pop up windows
having a lot of trouble with pop up windows,!!!!!! sites etc appearing on my PC Have taken advice and downloaded ad-aware and ad muncher but still the problem persits. Any suggestions anyone,please help
Integrated 10/100 network interface
dumb question...but if a computer has a Integrated 10/100 network interface this is not the same as broadband modem?? Would i have to specify a modem as an extra for interface broadband use? What would one use this Integrated 10/100 network for?
Modem problems after re-installing Win98
Due to total hard drive failure, had to get a new Hard Drive and reinstall Windows 98 SE from disk. Fine. When logging in, Windows detects the PCI Communication Device, which must be the modem. Went into System in the Control Panel, and in the properties of 'PCI Communication Device', it has a warning symbol with 'This…
Ongoing Script Error
I recently upgraded from Windows 98 first edition to Windows ME in order to get broadband. I am now up and running (with huge problems tring to do so) but find that each time I boot up I get a internet explorer script error asking me if I want to continue running scripts on this page. It does not disappear until I click…
Partition Magic ?
Hi there, I am wondering if anyone would know if the above would help me out here: I have a 80GB HDD and I want to run Office 2003 on C: and perhaps Office XP on say F: How does partition magic do this? Also, do i have to buy an operating system for the new F: ? Also, if i run my recovery software, does that remove the new…
2 PCs in one house - how 2 share broadband
Ive got two pc's in my house and want to allow the kids to use my broadband connection on their pc (both P4s) How do I do this? Im on NTL and have a cable modem (£18.99 p.m package). I dont need the connection to be wireless as the 2 pcs are close to each other. Also - will the second pc have be able to access the first PC…
STILL having problems burning
Hi there, Some of you may recall I had problems with my new pc's burner only burning in + format and my portable dvd player only playing in - (minus). Well I took the advice I got and went and bought a pioneer DVR 108. I have now installed this. The problem that I have even now is when I burn a dvd in minus format my…
Broadband & USB Lexmark 3100 Printer
Why oh Why does Tesco's Broadband not like my existing printer. I have had to uninstall the printer as a result of my computor hanging up and freezing. I've checked all the drivers and files - nothing missing and I've also checked the device manager for potential conflicts, but there is nothing apparent. I would be very…
PCW USB Drive problems - SP2 related
Hi all I have a small problem with the PCW USB Pen Drive. It was working fine until a couple of weeks ago, then my PC started rebooting as soon as windows (XP) loaded. Only once per switch-on though. after a week of assuming that my PSU had died again I tried removing the drive and no problems for a couple of days. The I…

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