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CD drive dead, keep getting atapi errors
Hi sorry if this has been asked before, but I can't search as my pc keeps freezing. A while ago the cd writer drive died. Then the pc kept freezing. I thought it was resolved, but tonight it appears to be doing the same thing. If I look in system errors I'm getting The device, \Device\Ide\IdePort1, is not ready for access…
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PDA - Advice required!!!
Well, I am new to posting stuff on this website... Have read the e-mails religiously for a few months now but it has come to the point where I need some help and can't find it on here already posted.... Soooooooo. I want to invest in an electronic organiser/PDA thing but don't know a lot about them and don't want to be…
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BBC Watchdog Article about Computer Crime
Anyone who watched the program tonight and has concerns can look at MSE's own info about this here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1100696779,80913, and http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1108121293,49787, if you want to check your PC is safe look at installing (FREE…
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Good dial-up ISP needed
Hi I lost my broadband for a few days and realised I need a back up. Can anybody recommend a good pay-as-you-go dial-up ISP who provides:- 0845 number Freephone/local helpline Reliable service Doesn't put loads of rubbish on or take over my computer TIA Mr T
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can we both be on the internet at the same time.
hi, just purchised a new lap top for collage work but also have a pc upstairs, what i wanted to know is, when we get broadband will it be possible for us both to access the net at the same time. Do we have to buy additional software, if so how much? We wern't sure because obviously on broadband i can use the phone at the…
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Printer problem
Have had an Epson R300 for some time now. Have only just bothered connecting it up to my PC as I have been running it through it's bluetooth adaptor beforehand. When I try printing an MS WORD document I keep on getting "communication error". Have tried a test print and tested in Notepad and still getting same error. Looked…
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PSP Help
Hello, I bought a Japanese PSP and needed some help with it please! Firstly, when upgrading firmware do I download the Japanese Firmware or the UK firmware? Secondly, there are a couple of difference with my Japanese PSP from a UK PSP, the "o" button is used to instead of the "x" button to say "yes". And also I can't use…
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Canon EOS Problem
Hi, I have a Canon EOS 750 with a sticking shutter. I'm trying to get a service manual so I can sort it - any ideas please? Or has anyone had a similar problem? Thanks.
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Music Downloads
I'm wanting to download music, has anyone got any suggestions of a legit site and that doesnt cost the earth. Thanks
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DVD recorder reviews
Hi, I wondered if anyone knows anytihng about Goodmans dvds? I've seen that there are three models available that are all under £100 - GDVD307R GDVD303R GDVD301RP But I can't find any background info on them, so I would ideally like to know if they will be reliable, or should I go for something more expensive. My only use…
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PC package from Woolworths
Can anyone advise if this is a good deal? My old PC is on its last legs and I want a good spec modern computer. My son will use it to play games, my daughter will want to copy cd's. I will use it mainly for Word PowerPoint etc. Any guidance offered will be greatly appreciated. Medion Desktop Computer Package - Non Variant…
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ipod Nano News......
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4370906.stm
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sony or toshiba
I am looking into buying a new laptop and have 2 in mind a sony vaio tx or a much cheaper Acer TravelMate. They are both lightweight, which is what i want,the sony has battery life of up to 7 hours. They both seem to have same size memory the Acer is here:…
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Windows Media Player
Does anyone know if you can record a live stream from media player? Thanks.
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How can I get scratches out of a disk ??
The kids have scratched a gamecube disk...and I was wondering if it were possible to get the scratches out of it...before I bin it !! Has anyone else managed to remove scratches ?? rob :D
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AOL and Wireless Networking
Hi All, Within the next few weeks I'm probably going to have to setup up a wireless network and have a PC and a laptop share ADSL broadband. I was thinking of D-Link's DSL-902, DSL-904, or DSL-G604T. The problem is this person has AOL(!) and knowing how troublesome AOL can be wondered if it is still possible to use an ADSL…
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Emailing photos
I've got some photos on a CD that I need to send in an email, but I can't do it! The photos are on a Fuji Viewer cd, and I'm struggling to save them to my pc. I click on the 'Install to hardisk' tab and it brings up a box asking me to select a folder to save them to, I select one and click ok but nothing happens. I managed…
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Sony minidv to dvd recorder
I have a Sony camcorder which uses mini dv tapes. If I buy a cheap DVD recorder, will I be able to transfer my camcorder recordings to DVD using the av inputs or the scart socket and a lead (this is how I now transfer recordings to vhs).Or do dvd recorders not record from external sources? Also will I be able to use the…
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Downloading Travelogue
I'm off on my jollies in 2 weeks time and I'm going to be taking a lot of pictures. I've just read some one else's travelogue as they did a simliar trip. They downloaded pictures to their website en route. How easy would this be for someone like me to do. I have an e mail address with NTL and another with G mail. I don't…
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DAB radio reception?
Hi, When we go down to the south of France, near the Pyrénées, we have a radio which can get some BBC programmes on LW & SW but the reception is really poor & makes listening very difficult. Can anyone tell us whether it would be worth getting a dab radio - knowing nothing about how it works, what the coverage is,…
