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Changing windows 98 files to XP?
A mate of mine, is looking to buy a new computer, the old one has seen better days! But all the files are on W/98 format. He doesn't have a cd writer. Only a floppy.(oh dear) When he gets the new computer, is there any way of coupling the computers up, transfering all the word/excell docuements, so they would read on XP…
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dvd recorder problem please help
hi i bought grandad one of those £99 recoder from dixons the matuisa one now have set it up he has an arial on roof and that only arial point now have followed all instruction and everything is set up ok and can record but problem is when recording he can only watch program he is watching he cant watch another channel do…
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Recommending a DVD+/-RW Drive
was thinking about about adding a new DVD+/-RW Drive to my pc. has anyone got any good recommedations. i was thinking about buying this Hp drive with lightscribe technology, from ebuyer. http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=85966 if anyone has used this HP drive…
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AAAAAARGH installing a new HDD
Hi I've just boght myself a new HDD to put in my computer and I've plugged it in, fastened it all up inside (IDE cable, power cable etc) but now windows won't load..... I get to teh laoding page and it just stays on there for ever...... do I have to change some settings or something or have i gone completely wrong???? I'm…
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Best Value Bluetooth USB Adapter
Hi Guys, Im looking to buy a Bluetooth USB adapter for my laptop. I have had a look on Kelkoo and the cheapest one going seems to be the Integral model, at £11.95 from PhotoGlossy.com http://www.kelkoo.co.uk/ctl/do/search?siteSearchQuery=bluetooth+usb&x=50&y=6 I don't plan to make much use of the adapter to be honest -…
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wireless broadband
please help as i havent got the slightest idea..just recently purchased my first laptop from dell..will soon be on broadband by early may as waiting for my dial up account to run out first...i would like to set my my broadband down stairs on my desk top and wondered what i would need to enable a wireless connection…
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"Cartoon" software?
Does anyone know of any (preferably free) software that can produce a simple outline image, like a cartoon (see below), from a portrait photo? Thanks, Ed.
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scratched ps2 game?
can you get the scratches out of a ps2 game? son has ruined new lego star wars game
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Strange email
I got an email today and one yesterday with no subject and didn't say who it was from.All that was there was the envelope and the date and time.I didn't open either of them but can anyone through any light on this.Could it be a virus?
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Netgear DG834GT Wireless ADSL Router + NETGEAR WG311T 108 MBPS WIRELESS PCI CARD ADAP
Hi Guys, Does anybody know where I can procure a Netgear DG834GT Wireless ADSL Router, and a NETGEAR WG311T 108 MBPS WIRELESS PCI CARD ADAPAPTOR for a cheap price? Many thanks, K.
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TFT monitor problem
Hi I bought a TFT monitor (17" Dell E173FP 3 year on site) for £134 + £11.49 p&p from Aria last week, it was delivered immediately but as soon as I connected it to my PC (uses Windows 98 SE), I noticed a kind of continuous wobble/flicker on the screen, I called Aria who have suggested I call their technical support (which…
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Disable 'Pop-up tooltips'
This really annoys me and its about time I fixed it. The pop-up tooltips that give a 'description' whenever the mouse is hovered over a link or icon etc. Best way to disable? XP pro please. Word - Create and edit text and graphics in letters, reports, Web pages, or e-mail messages by using Microsoft Word. WMP - Plays local…
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Lexmark 1150 won't print black
Just had my aunt on the phone, her printer refuses to print any black, just colour. She's changed the cartridge, reseated it, reinstalled the software but no black. Got her to check she didn't reinstall the old empty cartridge and throw the new one away, as one numpty I know did (- me!:o ), but all seems ok. Very puzzled.…
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Help Pls - Vundo Virus/Trojan
Hi McAfee, Tells me I have a vundo virus on my computer but it is unable to remove it. Any suggestions how i might tackle this prob - i Have tried Search and Destory and the the McAfee virus scan but no joy. Also Search and Destroy finds Virtual Bonucer as a suspect file and I then remove. But when I restart the computer…
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Search for Images
Can you give any search engine an image (yes, I mean an image not an image name) and ask it to find what websites contain that image?
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Putting an avatar on e-mail
Thanks to all the great help on this site I have managed to get myself an Avatar (although I'm not sure what it stands for). Can anyone tell me how I can include one in my e-mails. I use MSN if that's any help.
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Controlling AV volume with SKY control
Just found this site which basically lets you control your AV volume with your Sky(+) control. http://www.hummer.co.uk/remote-setup.htm Lots more info on digital spy forums about this stuff. This is for Audio Visual boxes which pipe the sound independently of the TV. Great but means you need one control fot Sky and another…
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Training - .NET MCAD advice ?
Thought about putting this on the Student site but thought the techies on here would probably know best. (weel you've helped me enormously in the past!) Can anyone recommend an organisation who provides the MCSE / MCAD accreditation courses. I'm researching for somone else, who is considering using the Koenig Solutions…
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trojan downloader agent.11 again!!
still have this agent.can anyone recommend a FREE download which will identify and get rid of trojans.I have AVG,spybot,adaware,spyware guard,trojan remover andspyware blaster all to no avail. have i got TOO much? Maybe my biggest hammer would help. any help or advice greatly appreciated. I put these trojans in the virus…
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Hotmail Down?
Hi, I have not recieved any Hotmail emails since approx 10am this morning. A number of people have sent me emails, including one from another address of mine and nothing is arriving either online or via Outlook. Anyone else noticed the same? Best regards Barry https://www.needamobile.co.uk
