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Problem with Windows Media Player
Can any PC experts out there help me with a consistent problem I am having with my PC... I have a 2 year old PC running Windows XP. It has a Pentium 4 2GHZ processor, 512mb of RAM, 64MB graphics card and has up to date anti virus and firewall etc... The PC came loaded with WMP 9 which I understand I am unable to uninstall.…
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help with netgear wifi
I've got a Netgear wireless router conected to main pc, this allowed me to access the internet on a pc upstairs and my laptop, but now I can't the remote pc and the laptop won't connect and I'm not sure where to start :(
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Advice on BIOS upgrades please
I have to update the bios on my computer to be able to install my new 120gb hard drive. The only place I can find the upgrade is a company called AWARD. They are asking for $29.95 for the upgrade and they provide an aftercare service. Does anyone kow anything about the company. Is there a better/cheaper provider I can use?…
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Telepnone line from outside snapped
Has anyone any idea what parts I need to recconnect a broken telphone wire back together. Its the line which leads from outside into my house (Snapped by over zelous double glazing fitters.) At the moment I've bodged it by using sticky tape but I'm sure they must be a kit or connectors suitable for outdoor use I can use.…
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XBOX Live (and PS2) Advice Wanted
Currently I have a PS2 and and XBOX and have been thinking about using them online. Went to look at an XBOX Live kit yesterday and whilst reading the buff on the side of the box I noticed no mention of an ADSL line. As I currently have Tiscali 512k (soon to be 1mb) broadband using ADSL down a BT line my question is this:-…
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Blueyonder Broadband, Webstar Modem, Linksys Router wireless access.
OK so I've asked about this in a previous thread. But I still can't set up my wireless network. I really do need a step by step wireless networking for 'extreme' dummies. Someone must have the same set up and hopefully they've managed to get it working. I've asked the networking boys at work but they just tell me there…
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Help-www.address keeps going into Search MSN.
Grandaughter used my p.c to go into MSN to get her messages.She told me she failed to get them so i don't know what went wrong.Now when i type a www. address in it automatically goes to Search.MSN.CO.UK/RESULTS. and i am also getting a lot of pop-ups which i didn't get before.Has anyone got any suggestions how to cure…
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Help please: pci tv card?
I've just got a pc with PCI Tv card(Hauppauge Win TV-PVR TV and FM radio tuner). The fm tuner works easy enough, It's the tv, I've got problems with. I plug the connection into the back of the sky box, but there is no picture, just the fussy display when there is no signal on tv. There is no seperate software for the tv…
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Satellite System can anyone help ???????
I don`t want Sky,can`t get an engineer to do this,it`s not a height thing[Bungalow] I have purchased a Sat. System it comes with instructions to set up,how difficult would this be,anyone help please.
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usr sureconnect wireless gateway
Anyone had problems connecting to ISP's with this equipmwnt ?
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MP3 Player Branded or anything will do?
Hi all, I want to buy MP3 player, but i am not sure if a branded mp3 player has better sound quality or not? please share your experty and experience. Thanks
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New monitor options - advice please?
I started a thread a while ago asking for advice on a new computer system. I can't find the thread anymore and I can't remember who all posted on it. Thank you to those who took the time to reply, your advice was v. helpful. We've got the system sorted out now, but need to decide between monitors. Could anyone with a spare…
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Transfer Video (VHS) tapes to DVDs
I wish to transfer my collection of family Videos to DVDs ,filmed variously with Analogue and Digital cameras, using A Fairly new 'Medion Computer' running Windows XP. Can anyone advise if it's possible please. Don
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Why is my computer dying???????
My Sony VAIO laptop, which in theory should run nicely with a 2.4GB P4 and 512DDR is dying! I have very recently rebooted it due to errors, slowness and the fact that it refused to shut down!? A virus seems possilbe although I have a full version on NAV04 installed and running fine. I opened task manager to check the…
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playing old 95/98 games on xp
My father bought some old windows 95/98 games and says he is unable to play these on windows xp. I wonder if anyone knows of any software which could allow old games to be played on xp.any help appreciated thanks
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Very Basic DVD recording Q's
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could answer 3 basic Q's for me regarding me recording my home mini videos onto DVD. I have recently bought the Panasonic DMR E55 and lots of DVD-R discs (as I don't need to edit/re-record these home videos and want to keep them as they are forever). 1) How do I get around the fact that all…
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Help download for EXCEL budget
Not sure where i should ask this, i have tried to download the Budget EXCEL spreadsheet from the website. Downloads ok but when i try to unzip it tells me the file is either multipart or corrupt ZIP file. Any suggestions Thanks
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Apologies re reformating advice ...
Hi folks, just a quick apology to all those who replied with the advice I asked after re the above title !! I have not reformatted my computer yet but I will let you know how I get on re the IE favourites. Thanks once again for your advice, Boxa
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RJ45 ADSL Modem?
Hi there, I have a broadband connection in my house and I have just bought one of the new slimline PS2s. I want to hook it up to Broadband but do now want to use it connected to the PC as the PC will not be using the internet at the same time as it. What I want is a modem that I can connect straight to the PS2 and plug…
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Graphics Card question
Apologies for another one, but I didn't want to hijack the other guys thread.... After a little advice here a while back I looked into a 9600 pro. I then got slightly sidetracked as they make it so easy to talk yourself up to the next level "it's only £10 more and I get X, Y and Z with the XT card..." A friend thought the…
