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Operating system on external hard drive
The hard drive on my old PC has died, and my kids are mourning the loss of games that they played on ME and can't play on XP. We've tried the compatibility wizard , but still several games are unplayable on XP. I don't really have the space for 2 desktops. I was wondering if it was possible to install ME and the old games…
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usb memory sticks
hi.does anyone know of a website where i can get cheap usb memory stick for storing information,instead of me using floppy disc's... :D
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TFT Monitor
Is there anyone who is technically minded who could help me decide which of these is the best? http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/electronics/B0006HJE86/system-requirements/ref=ed_tec_dp_2_1/202-4937695-7082238…
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pcworld, currys and dixons sites down?
Is it only mme that cant access these sites? Are they updating? I just get no data, anyone know why?
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good/free/ad blocker.
I'm really fed up with an adult site ad which keeps popping up in front of my kids every time we e mail! is there a good ad blocker that I can use to bar this advert? a free one would be nice.
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MSN Critical Update
I use windows 98. I use Zonealarm but keep getting message flashes saying MSN Critical Update is trying to access the network. I keep denying this but they appear every 5 minutes or so. How do I stop them as its really annoying. This is a second hand system I got from a friend who was binning it. I don't have any the…
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aol internet speeds question
sorry to sound think but i installed a programme to clean my registry and it had a internet tweek bit on it so decided wot the hell in for a penny in for a pound so to speek. prob now is although it seems to have sorted out my network settings im not sure if it is me or if it indead goin faster as i am no good at all this.…
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Changing 'net connection
Problem my OH has: "When not using my mobile - I'm using laptop with IR link, inbuilt modem and 'Sprint Remote Access' - it roams the 'net for free dial-up connections. It's good because the connection is free but the speed is 9.6kbps ! I know the GPRS(e) connection is faster (300+) and the IR link is certainly a lot…
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firewalls
I have firefox as my browser--does it incorporate its own firewall or do i need to install one.2nd question-which mcafee version will run with my win2000 and version5,service pack 4.? I keep getting the same nasty adult pop up when i use my e mail and wanadoo blame windows messenger and recommend i use a decent…
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PC Printer Problem
I have a Hewlett Packard Deckjet 930C and a week or so ago it ran out of black ink. I've been careful with my pennies and bought some refills from e-bay. The orange light on the printer is flashing to say ink needed. When I put the new cartridge in, the orange light is still flashing. I've been working on this since this…
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compressed (zipped) Folders
Hi all I was trying out another compression prog for a while but now decided I'd like 'Compressed (zipped) Folders' to be my default for zips Problem is that I cannot get it to associate Every time I use it I get "Do you want to designate Compressed (zipped)Folders as the application for handlilng ZIP files?" I click yes…
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X-cart and Smarty
Does anyone here have any experience of using x-cart? I know it uses the Smarty Template System and I'm hoping that what I'm going to get is a complete separation of php code from html code. Thus enabling me to construct any site layout without modifiying so called core files. To date I've used opensource carts such as…
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For anyone using the Google Web Accelerator
Was just reading up on G.W.A when I found this link: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/security/0,39020375,39197327,00.htm Its not just a one off either. I found similar stories elsewhere. So be careful if you are using it.
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Cant install / uninstall
Further to the saga of trying to uninstall Zone Alarm and Real Player and getting the "windows has encountered an error" message, it does the same if I'm trying to install. Seems to be telling me that win32 (or W32 cant remember which) has an error. Have I somewhere along the line deleted something I shouldnt? :confused:…
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change administrator name
How do i change the administrator name on my pc?the system is secondhand and i cant load mcafee if i'm not the admin man? if i succeed,will the download overwrite any previous mcafee programs?? anyone help please?
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trojans
:confused: is there any sites outthere that check and remove trojans on my pc for free as theyre making me :mad: and keep them away :eek:
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Online computer shop
I've found the following website to be very competitive and the service is good. It's who we use as one of our suppliers at work https://www.ebuyer.com. Apologies if this has been posted before! Regards Aril
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Problem with converting vinyl to PC!
Hi, all. I know there must be loads of you out there who know this answer (except me). How do you convert your old vinyl to your PC. I have a fair idea what software to use, audacity and nero perhaps, but dont have a clue on what I need to convert it. I have a ASUS Motherboard with sound card inputs on it, so I have a line…
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Mobile phone techyish question..
Got a text through today off somebody and it came up as just their number and not their name. I've got an SPV and to get the name to come up the number has to be saved as +4479~~~~~ and not 079~~~~ etc. This text came through as 0794~~~~ Any reasons why it may have done it? texting from an online account? what happens from…
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Not sure where to post
I am not sure which board to post this, this is not computer related but hopepfully somebody will be able to help me with this. Hubby has been very stupid and inserted a CD in his cd compartment (car)and forgot there was one already in it. Now, the CD is stuck, two of them and they cannot be ejected. Thanks.
