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Ethernet Card
I have just purchased a netgear router to link my old & new pc to use aol broadband. The instructions from my old pc show a ethernet port but when I come to wire it all up - it's not there!! - just read some of the other info that came with the pc and it was an optional extra. Can I add a ethernet port & does anyone know…
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Several probs with my laptop
1) No viruses detected BUT 62 files could not be checked, mainly WIN 32 files??? Why can't they be chescked, I use EZ anti virus and firewall 2) Keyboard sticks and won't type then a letter will continuously print of it own accord??? It's doing it at the moment, it's a pain to keep filling missing letters and deleting…
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MAJOR Windows Registry Probs!!! ..aaarrrrgggggh!!
PLEASE HELP!! I recently logged onto my computer and had a message come up saying something about the Windows Registry - it possibly said something about restoring the programs :-/ - (not too sure). When I get onto my desktop / main screen, the icon for all / most of the programs are the 'Microsoft' symbol - which doesn't…
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Help - java problems !
Is there anyone out there that could help me please. I have windows 98 (dont laugh) and have had no problems with my computer up until now. I cant go into chat rooms, some graphics dont download when I go to certain web pages (they show a red cross, or 3 wee triangles). I have tried to rectify the situ myself and it's…
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Packard Bell CD RW's wont work!
Just replaced my CD writer with a DVD writer and the Packard Bell CD RW's which worked fine on the old writer just don't want to know the new one. Is it a common problem re compatibility and Packard Bell CD's? Anyone else had this problem? ??? ??? ???
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strange attachment
I belong to a Yahoo group and recently a strange attachment has been sent with every message that one of the members sends. The attachment is called winmail.dat and shows up as 0.01 MB. It only appears on her email and it isn't a virus but it causes problems as several of her email can clog up an inbox very quickly. Does…
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Working through problems on PC
Today I was at a friend's house trying to sort her pc which she knew had problems possibly with a dialer having been downloaded. Just want to run through what I have done and in what order and to check what should be done next. I started with the newest version of Adaware which threw up 109 critical problems. I then put on…
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LAN address change
Don't know exactly when this started to happen (probably after I fiddled with something) but my son's desktop used to have a 10.0.0.x type address (when you do ipconfig) like the other computers in our house. However now he gets a 169.254.0.x address. Anyone know what causes this and how to get him back into the fold with…
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Security worries...
Feeling a bit neurotic about computer security these days...having come a cropper in the past ::) I do my computer 'housekeeping' regularly once a week which involves running the following:- Norton Anti Virus - full system check AdAware Spybot Disc Cleanup Disc De-Fragmenter Wipe (empties Re-Cycle Bin, clears cookies, temp…
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Unrecognised mp3
hey Have recently invested in an mp3 and had no problem at home plugging it into my usb port and downloading my music, I've come to work and tried to do the same but am having a few problems. When I plug it in and click on my computer it doesn't show up like it did on my pc at home. I've checked the device manager and it…
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Get Rid of Search Assistant/Toolbars?
Search assistant keeps altering things. - Spybot keeps popping up saying a change has occurred. At first I denied the changes but have ended up allowing and it's still popping up. I have AdAware, Spybot and Spywareblaster and my antivirus doesn't pick it up. What can I do about it? Spybot is popping up every few seconds.…
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Help, I have a few problems
ok, so my cousin came over on Saturday and networked my and my brother's computers so that he can get access to my broadband connection. He also upgraded my pc from win 98 to Xp pro. Since then I have had all sorts of problems. First my pc has slowed right the way down, is that because of the upgrade or the network? second…
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NEW ADAWARE FREE UPDATE
I understand that the previous Adaware programme is now out of date. Here is the site for the most recent Free Download. I used it and it found loads that the previous programme missed. HOPE THIS IS OF HELP. http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
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Windows Media Player 10
Just to point out that this brand new version of media player is now available: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/
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What is Xmail.exe?
Over the past few days there seems to have been a lot of disk activity, and data being passed to/from the internet when I am doing nothing. When I used ZoneAlarm, to temporarily lock the internet while still being logged on it caused a fatal error to a program called Xmail.exe. Today I checked the processes information…
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Computer Guides and Tips
Hi, For those of you looking for a wealth of usefull articles/guides and tips on everything PC related - from setting up a network to the best virus protection then try; https://www.telegraph.co.uk You will need to register. Then from the main page(bottom left pane) select "connected" then bootcamp then archive. Have fun
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ease of use Fran
I like the new Board Presentation so easy to find information now well done to Fran? :D
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Pls help me set-up home office PC
I want to set up my own office at home. I need to know what I need to do to link 2 PCs (so they can share data) and also so that they can both access the internet and print. I have NTL modem broadband on one machine but not sure how to link both together. Is anybody able to advise please? Also, I was told that it's…
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System restore Windows XP, Help please
I was doing a system restore in windows xp,when there was a power cut,now I have lost my pictures,music,email addresses.every thing in fact. I know I should have backed them up but I didnt,any way I can restore them please. How can I get addresses of emails [OE 6] I receive to go into my address book,dont know if I`m…
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Hijack this log ....help please
Had problems with search assistant 180, which I've got rid of but now got search2web, which is proving very difficult to shift, the popups are driving me mad! I've downloaded Hijackthis and got my logfile, but I'm a bit scared of doing anything with it, cos my knowledge is very limited and I'm worried about deleting…
