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Rogue Network Intrusion
Hi I was wondering if I could ask you good knowledgeable people for some advice again please :o I've been having problems today with one of the PC's on my wireless network picking up a rogue connection elsewhere, presumably from the new internet cafe type place that's setting up just a few yards from my home. I noticed…
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printer error message
this is driving me mad ! Any tips ? " an error has ocurred in the script on this page line 635 char 1 error invalid argument code 0 url res://c\windows \system\SHDOCLL.DLL.preview.dlg do you want to keep running scripts on this page ? " I have removed the printer and printer software, but had no joy. Any help would be…
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Problem with home networking
I have an NTL broadband modem with an ethernet & USB port. I want to wirelessly network a laptop & a desk top pc. My laptop is wifi enabled. My desktop has USB ports but no ethernet port. I purchased Netgear router WGR614 & a usb adaptor to plug into my desktop. The problem is I can't seem to set up the Netgear router as…
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Windows 2000: recover from bad install!
Made a real muppet mistake!!! Bought Toshiba Satellite laptop from work on the condition that I 'flattened' the hard drive. Advised to use the Toshiba recovery disc that came with the laptop originally to do this a nd leave a clean Win 2000 install. Unfortunatly, I mixed the disc up with the ones that came with my new…
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Please HELP!! Emails frustration
Going out of my head over this one. Always had AOL and not used to any other system. Now AOL gone and using E7even with Opera and when I try to send an email I get the following message. (Strangely enough I can send an E/M to my other name with the ISP but no on else.) I am receiving E/Ms O.K. tho. O.K. WHAT HAVE I DONE…
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Done but with errors on the page?
On a few websites recently (not this one anymore) i keep getting the little message in the bottom left hand bar of 'done with errors on the page' and one of those yellow warning triangles. it happens on msn.co.uk and ebay and hotmail. its suddenly stated happening have done a virus check, and spybot and ad aware and this…
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Windows crashes caused by bad RAM?
Hi, After running rock solid for 7 months, Windows XP recently started rebooting itself randomly. I now get regular (4-5 times/day) BSODs with a range of messages. The behaviour is completely unpredictable. Based on the error report feedback I get from Microsoft, I suspect it may be a RAM issue. But does RAM go bad over…
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What should I do with all my computer cables?
Hi, I have a huge number of computer cables and I am trying to figure out what to do with them. They range from Power cables to dvd player audio cables. Should I sell them on eBay or should I try setting up a website and flogging them on it? I'd be greatful of any suggestions from all you techies as I just don't want to…
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No Anti-Virus
Recently had to have a chap in to sort out my computer due to the fact it crashed big time. I am on AOL 9 - broadband - with WinME. A chap came along and had to wipe everything and start again. Now a week later I have discovered I have no McAfee Anti-Virus which I had previously downloaded via AOL. Plus I had also had an…
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Lidl Webcam Last Week....
Just wondered if anyone got this webcam last week from Lidl... On paper it looks really smart... USB2.... 30fps etc.... I have tried it on a couple of different machines and it definately works... but only on the laptop I use at work... anything else whether it be through a USB2 or 1.1 port.... on a cleanly installed…
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canon mv700
Got a canon mv700 digital video camcorder, does anybody know if i can transfer the moving images on to my pc and copy to dvd disc on the pc Thanks
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possible virus
can someone please help me, i keep getting random popups every minute on my computer. is this a virus??? it started this morning when my google toolbar disappeared and i had an 'elite toolbar' in its place. i didnt install this and now i cant stop the pop ups....any recommendations?
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digital radio
i was wondering, is there, or will there be a scanner to pick up tetra, airwave radio signals? and how secure are tetra radios? i am thinking of purchacing them (police have them aswell) as i would use them alot but i would be passing very delicate information over it, would the information be safe or......... What about…
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NTL BB Speed Upgrades
It was rumoured that NTL was to upgrade all of it's services to 1mb, 2mb & 3mb respectively mid March. However this didn't happen but I have been assured by CS that it will now roll out these upgrades as a direct result they are no longer appling the £25.00 for the manual upgrades: Click Here to go directly to the upgrade…
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how to keep my laptop cool
how do i keep my laptop cool to stop the fan coming onevery 5 mins as the bottom gets very hot any idea how to cool it
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Stop the smilies
this is a quest for someone....... i have searched the options, i have searched the forums, i have searched the FAQ's............. I can find no way for me to turn the piggin' animated smilies off with the possible exception of telling the browser to turn all animated gifs off...... please help....i don't wanna spoil…
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keyboard not working
Hi, my keyboard works ok except for the spacebar, letter B and Letter N [nothing happens when pressing them], I have lifted them out and cleaned underneath and tried pressing them when covers are off but nothing still happens. can anyone help? Thankyou also arrow down key
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Capture video files from DVDs
Hi dunno if it's possible to do this easily, but it's worth a shot...... does anyone know of a free (or very cheap) programme you can get to capture video files from a dvd??? I'm wanting some ** Removed - Abuse Controller ** as video files for my computer, but only have the dvd.... I tried download.com, but wasn't sure…
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The Black Mirror
Hi everyone out there, I've just got the PC game The Black mirror. But after loading it on my desktop computer, I get this message agds.exe which stops the game from playing? But oddly! it works on the laptop? which has the same windows XP and service pack 2 installed, the same set up on both. Any help and or ideas as to…
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Novice needs help with BB connection
Hi hope someone can help me. Just installed broadband and can't get connected. The computer is upstairs and I have an extension in the room. I think its this and believe I need a RJ11 cable to replace the existing extention. If this is correct wheres best to purchase one. I already purchased a new extension cable as I…
