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Display problems, not to mention the rest!
Please could someone one take pitty on me ? I don't know which one is more ill... my computer or me :( I'm sat here with me waterbottle trying to fix this thing ! I'm running windows 98 and cannot change my display properties from 16 colours & 640 x 480 to anything else. I'm aware of the usual proceedures to fix this but…
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ZONE ALARM HELP PLEASE
Could somebody please help me. We have windows xp sp2, and from this board I thought to gain further security I would install zone alarm, this worked well for a day and then would not let me sign onto AOL, aol have a few problems with z a according to them. So I have since uninstalled it. I was really pleased with zone…
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TV Aerial Splitting
I need to run an aerial cable into my bedroom. The cable goes outside the bedroom to the room below, where it is used once in a while. I know you can buy splitters 1-2 but do I use it outside or what?
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Help with disckeeper.
I downloaded a program called Disckeeper after it was reccomended on these boards.The trial perod went well and it defragged my machine with no problems.But now I can't seem to get rid of the program.If I click on system tools and then defrag system ,I still get the Disckeeper program even though I thought I had deleted…
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Recording Freeview
Please excuse my ignorance, but I want to record freeview, what leads do I need please? I notice that Freeview only has one scart socket - where do I put the leads also? I'm so sorry for being thick, but I'm not at all a techie. Yours advice would be much appreciated. Happy New Year to you all!
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MiniDisc as an MP3 player - is it possible?
I have recently bought a Sony MiniDisc player in the Argos sale. ;D The MiniDisc player is a Net MD and comes with a USB cable. Does any one knows how I can copy MP3 files from my HD into the MiniDisc? Will they play? ??? Preferably I want to do this without using the very restrictive software supplied by Sony. Any advice…
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Sim card manager/copier for mobile
Has anyone used one of these, my mobile hasn't a lot of memory and there is info I'd like to save. Is it worth getting one. ???
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Which Surge Protector?
Can You guys out there recommend a good surge protector to safe guard a new expensive pc that I have just bought?
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New EMail Account
I have tried to register with 18866 for their telephone service but cannot get the registration accepted because I have an AOL EMail account. What would everyone recommend for a second EMail account? I am a Windows 98 user and would prefer a webmail account. Also are there any sign up ofers via RPoints or other referral…
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didgi camera
Ive lost the lead from the puter to the camera to download pics can I use any camera lead or do I need a new one if so does anyone know where Id get one? its a trust 3.1 7350 thanks a lot ;D
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HELP NEEDED TO REMOVE TROJAN
Hope someone can help,my AVG7 has just informed me that I have a TROJAN but it will not get rid of it. Details: Trojan found DlucaAW while opening file C:\docume~1\locals~1\temp\wnk92.exe I do not know about opening this file or what it relates to Info on AVG virus pop up: INFO: no further info about this infection Move to…
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Freeview
I have recently thought about buying a freeview box for my son, who has a portable tele. So i went down to currys and had a look. Then it said we needed a digital aerial which we havent got. My friend has freeview and it worked perfectly even though she didnt have a digital aerial.Do I need a Digital aerial or is their a…
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DVD Player sound keeps going
Help!!! The sound on my DVD player keeps coming and going while i'm watching some dvds. I take the dvd out and give it a wipe and somtimes that works, but not all the time. What should i do? Thanks for any advice.
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daily Trojan Horse virus - help!!
Can anyone help? I'm running Windows XP Home edition and whilst surfing the Internet I picked up the Win32:Trojano-803[Trj] virus which was detected and (I thought!) successfully deleted by my antivirus software (system has both Avast and AVG home editions running). However, every day since then at approx 1.45pm I get a…
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Q about my cd-rw
For some reason whenever I try to burn music on a disk all the songs work fine apart from the first track. When you put it in the cd player just the first track you get static "fffffffffffff". I tried lowering the speed and have tried doing it with windows media player and my Nero burning program. If i copy music straight…
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Ring USA to activate windows XP +other ms products
Hi, i just thought its worth mentioning. i recently tried unsuccessfully to re activate windows xp. their 0800 number has been on the blink for weeks and weeks, and their 0870 number was permanently engaged. Thought Id try the Americam option. Using 18866 it worked like a dream, got through immediately and re activated…
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Advice on Digital Cameras please
Happy New Year! I'm hoping someone can advise me on buying a digital camera. I have about £150 - £170 to spend on a camera. I have seen 2 that look OK, a Sony P73 and a Minolta G530. However, I haven't got a clue on which one is best or if there is anything I should be looking for in a camera - can anyone offer me some…
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DVD not working
I have a DVD rom/CD player on my computer. I received a CD lens and Disc cleaner for Christmas which I used a few days ago. I used the CD which also has a small "brush" attached. When I then tried to use the DVD yesterday it would not work. The CD rom still works perfectly. The last time the DVD did not work, I reinstalled…
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MP3 help required
Before my sister and my nephew come to blows I wondered if you can help men out. Nephew got samsung mp3 for christmas. It came with 2 months free trial for napster. Only this only lets him download songs to his pc, when he tries to transfer to mp3 napster wants to charge for it. Now I've got Ares and can download/share…
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Wireless Access At Home
Where is best place to buy a Netgear Wireless Access Router with USB wireless adaptor (for laptop). I remember some shops were offering a special cheap bundle a little while back but can't seem to find any now!
