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PC problems
This PC is very old(5 yo) I am in safe mode at the mo don't know what that is but the only way I can get on the Net to ask you about this. everytime I try to connect I get server can't be found. I rang ntl she put me in safe mode and said It could be a firewall problem, I have pervx, ewido and AVG. should I uninstall them…
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Wireless modem/router to another wireless router/access point.
My new ISP has provided me with a preinstalled SpeedTouch 716v5 wireless modem/router which works fine and has me happily connected...however The signal from the Speedtouch is weak and doesnt reach my bedroom. With my previous connection I had a dlink modem connected to a Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router/access point and…
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This page contains secure and non secure - pop up
I keep gettig the IE pop up this page contans secure and non secure things do you want to continue etc.... It has only just started doing this and is getting really annoying!!!!! It happens when i log into hotmail and other sites such as ebuyer and royal mail etc.... How can i get rid of it. Thanks alot
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Wireless - Look here! File & Printer Sharing too
Support websites Belkin website Netgear website Linksys website Draytek website Wireless Hotspot Locations website Wireless Security I have connected to my next door's wireless Wireless security Securing a wireless network Wireless connection & security If I enable WPA security on my wireless router, I can't get access via…
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Virus, Trojans and spyware progs
Hi, Recently had a few probs (AND STILL AM) with stuff on my 'puter that slows it up. I am now running EWIDO security suite, MRU blaster, and Zone alarm but I think that I also have XP firewall as well. I used to have AVG but don't run that at the mo cos I thought it might conflict with Ewido. Is this correct? Should I be…
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Wireless Networking
Hi, How safe is wireless networking? I have 2 pcs wireless. One laptop one a pc. I have disabled the SSID, I have mac filtering in place, I have a hardware firewall built into the Router, I have up to date anti virus, and software firewall. Am Using WPA-PSK encryption 63 charaters; SPybot; Adaware, spywareblaster, etc etc.…
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Sound on Tom Tom ONE - Can you try...
For all thos who have pciked up a bargain TT ONE!... I have noticed that there is a slight click at the start of each spoken direction... Could someone be kind enough to do a quick test on their Tom Tom ONE for me please.... Go to the volume change setting and take the volume down low - then see when you press the test…
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Can't remove program from add/remove
I just got a new mouse at work but the scroll function didnt work so I stupidly downloaded a driver that didn't work! Anyway, everytime I log on I get a couple of error messages and when I try to remove the HP mouse driver from add/remove it says error. The error messages Im getting when I turn my pc on are something like:…
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Epson C42 plus printer
Hi I am a total blank when it comes to anything mechanical. I wonder if anyone can help me. I have the above printer and have used it sucessfully for about two years. It has now started to misbehave. When ever I want to print something it makes all the right noises, but when the paper comes through it is very hard to read…
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Transferring data from one computer to another
Please can somebody suggest what to buy to transfer date from old computer to new one? I want to transfer my music library and there are so many on the market, do not know what to buy? Will be needing it to back up data as well. Thanks
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Firefox stores my payment details
Just signed with 18185 yesterday, was indeed surprised to see my security code in my payment details, the three digits but the card itself was not completed. Is this normal with 18185? I am using firefox but not always and it tends to store my customer number or phone number which is handy but I do not always want it to do…
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Stuck In A Timewarp
Hi I am stuck in a 80s timewarp and do not have a scooby doo about most things invented after 1989 lol.My daughter wants an apple i pod for christmas,I am willing to pay about £150 but what I want to know is are they really that good or is it just an image thing.Could I buy her something better for the same kind of money…
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DVD signal to two TVs simultaneously
Is it possible to use a Scart splitter to be able to use one DVD player and two televisions to have the same picture on both screens (at the same time)? If not, is there a different way I can do this? Thanks
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Memory Pen - "E" Drive
I am having problems saving to my memory pen (E drive) - I created a completely new spreadsheet yesterday and when I connected my memory pen and tried saving to the E drive my computer came up with "the directory or file cannot be created". When trying to save a word document to the E drive it comes up with "word cannot…
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XBOX 360 article
Nice article on 360 capabilities here
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Need to buy an HP Photosmart printer
My brother's requested one for Christmas. Any advice would be most welcome on both the type of model and the best/cheapest place to buy one!! Thanks in advance.
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Help fight AIDS with your PC...
Hi everyone. I have recently built myself a computer. This stays at home all day while I go out to work. It does very little for a lot of the time... Looking for a way to give it some purpose in life I stumbled upon the World Community Grid project. This is an organisation, backed by IBM, which allows people all across the…
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Ridding unwanted download
I have recently been trying to clean my computer, with alot of help from you guys at this wonderful forum. But I seem to have downloaded, or put on my machine: 1 click PC fix I can't seem to get rid of it. It's on my welcome page. It covers all the other bits i want to click on. I just can't seem to shift it. I'm sure i'm…
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14 viruses no problems?
Got avg antivirus and it says I have 14 viruses and refuses to fix them,however I am having no problems what so ever. Is this weird or what?
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Which Adsl Modem Router With Usb Adaptor Package?
Can anyone recommend an adsl router with usb adapter to work with my desktop and laptop home computers. I want something fast and reliable.
