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T.V. Technical fault with this channel
That is the message that we get on all channels. We have Sky T.V. with a dish and no ordinary aerial. Is it a fault with our TV? Thanks. Margaret
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Windows XP Licence Key - Help
Hi guys I just reformatted the HDD on my mum's Dell PC which had the OEM cd supplied with it. The PC is now asking to activate Windows but I cannot find the COA either on the back of the handbook or on the side of the PC. Can anyone give me any advice here please. Cheers WJUK (ps this is a legal copy of Windows not a dodgy…
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best windows?
I'm going to upgrade from w2000 to xp .whats the difference between the home and pro version ?? its going on a family pc.
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Outlook Express via BT Broadband
Since changing from BT dial up to BT Broadband, I've not been able to use OE as an email system. I'm sure there must be a way but I haven't worked it out. Can any of you good folk give any advice?
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Setting up wireless network
Have laptop using Belkin wireless router, all ok. I now have a desk top and have fitted and installed wireless card to it. I use NTL BB but never got an install disc when BB was installed, the installed said it would be posted out but he manually did it to my laptop and all was fine. The new desk top is connecting to my…
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letterbox /widescreen
This is probably a daft question, so apologies. I'm looking to buy a DVD box set and the description refers to the format as being 'letterbox'. I've not seen that before, is that different to widescreen and if so what should I be looking to buy for my 'normal' ie not widescreen TV? Thanks Soo
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Returns to Amazon
I acquired a Netgear USB wireless adaptor through Amazon over six months ago and the thing has fallen to pieces. A similar problem occured recently with a VCR which I acquired on line, but which I had to send back to the supplier for replacement after about six months. The Amazon returns policy only seems to recognise a…
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Will this work?
WWW>ADSL/Router(wired)>Wireless Router>Wireless PCs Thanks in advance.
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Google Earth Uninstall Problems
I fancied the google earth site that was mentioned on here a wee while ago, but after downloading it, I have found I don't have the 3D graphics card required for it to work I have tried to uninstall it through the add/remove programmes but it comes up with an error something to do with error loading / common install /…
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Email short quicktime vid - how?
I'd like to email a short quicktime video taken with my digital camera to some family. Its only about ten seconds long, how can i do it - will it be too big for email (i havent tried yet as i'm at work). I've heard you can squash stuff by making a winzip file, how do i do that? thanks!
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Internet Security Question
Is there a benefit to getting track eraser and anonymous surfing internet security software like GhostSurf Platinum ? Is it really worth the money and do they provide adequate protection?
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War of the Worlds SA-CD
hi, My Mrs has just come back from the shops with the new "remastered" CD of war of the worlds.. Now I normaly use my PC DVD/CD drive for playing music.. in fact apart from a CD in the Kids room, or the DVD in the living room its all we have. (i like music when i work!!!) The CD is a Hybrid Super Audio CD (SA-CD)..…
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Printer friendly website...can you help?
what would you recommend is the best way to build a site (taking into account the resolution issues and best to build within 750 pixels) that makes this printer friendly? i see that martin's pages here cut off and some sites dont do that. what are your recommendations? tips welcome
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System Restore Problem
When I click on Systen Restore, it tells me that it has been switched off by group policy. I have tryed the method below to resolve this. Right-click My Computer, select Properties and switch to the System Restore tab. Untick "Turn off System Restore on all drives". If this doesn't resolve the problem, it's likely been…
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reinstall2000 or upgrade to xp
Ever since i inherited this pc i've had hassle with trojans/virus's/adware etc Now i've lost some registry files.If i get a w2000disc from somewhere?can i overwrite the existing info? and will it replace the registry?. Could i overwrite 2000 with xp instead? Any advice please?? :confused:
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Laptops TOP OF THE RANGE
Can anyone let me know what i should go for in a Laptop Im looking for a gaming machine and have around £2000 to splash on a proper job:D Ps i shuved this in Techy cos im kinda expecting some nice techy answers on specific bits:P Thanks ppl
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Official google toolbar for firefox
Just launched (beta) :) InformationWeek article Download: http://toolbar.google.com/firefox/index.html
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Microsoft Antispyware deliberately ignores adware
Story here and here Must say I've really started to like MSAntispyware over the past few months. But I did wonder how aggressive it would be when Microsoft were in charge of defining spyware. I guess now we know *sigh* It still detects the adware in question - but it recommends you ignore it rather than remove it
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LaserJet 1010 HP
My HP 1010 LaserJet printer is printing streaks & smudges on the paper. It would appear that there is dirt on the roller but I've taken that to bits and it still prints a smudge about 2inches in from the left all the way down. It's not terribly noticeable but is to me and is annoying as sometimes the address on the paper…
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How to get rid of IE?
I use Firefox as my browser and wish to get rid of Internet Explorer (my wife for instance uses it) so that I will be less at risk from Malware. How do i get rid???
