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help with AVI. files
Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of a free download that will let me play AVI. files. WMP10 won't play it Thanks :beer:
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How to get your site onto Search Engines
Hello, Could anyone please tell me how I can get my site to appear on search engines such as google, yahoo, msn. I want to appear as high as possible without it costing me and arm and a leg. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Using a monitor as a TV?
Hello, have a techie question - sorry if it is a stupid question :o . We have a 28inch TV in our bedroom, since decorating, it now looks really out of place! So, I was wondering, is it at all possible to use a Flat Panel PC monitor as a TV (we have a spare), without the PC Unit (another spare, it's old and grumpy and likes…
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Trying to load program .. error message
Hi there ... i am trying to load a program on my pc from a disc ... but keep getting this error message C:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The system file is not suitable for runningMS-DOS and microsoft windows applications. Choose close to terimnate the program any ideas how to remedy this problem and what exactly is the…
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Pc starting up on it's own after an hour.
I have a PC that is starting up on it's own after being turned off for an hour. Is there any kind of timer that could do this? Also sometimes the cpu fan doesn't always start up. If anyone has any ideas, I would be very grateful.
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XP Service Pack 2
Since I installed windows XP service pack 2 I have not been able to use the 'troubleshoot' facility in any windows programme. Any ideas ? Thanks Scaldyflash
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What Happened to my Laptop?
From Monday AM through to about 4 this PM my laptop has been hanging like crazy! Fine on bootup and for about 10 mins, then it would sloooowww down and then take forever to load any page or program. As it slowed down the hard drive would be continually working away, but with a regular rythmic sound. When the page free'd up…
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PC making strange noise.
Hi. I'm hoping someone can give me a clue as to what this might be. I have a P4 (3.GHz) machine with a gig of ram, three hard drives (2 Maxtor 80gig and a maxtor 120g), radeon 9600 (256mb), running windows XP. For a few weeks now my PC has been making a strange buzzing/grinding noise on start up. It sounds as if a bee is…
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Avg test results
Hi I have windows xp, running AVG free, Zone alarm and spybot. My AVG test results show Object result status c:\WINDOWS\system32\user32.dll Change Changed c:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll Change Changed c:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe Change Changed All others show as okay When i select filter by virus's or warnings only…
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Emachine's freezes
hi have a emachine running xp home and have only returned from holiday to find when I turned on the computer on after about 5 mins the computer freezes and the only way to turn it off is to use the plug ,when you turn it back on you get 5 or 6 beeps from inside the tower and nothing happens,it does not turn on or off and i…
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TV Card for a Laptop (USB)
Hello, I'm after a TV Card for my laptop with a USB Connection - I notice there are some newer digital ones out there with a mini ariel supplied - are these worth it and what's the cheapest any of you have found one at? It's to use in a built up area with lots of buildings around so if I can pick up digital channels that…
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Comet Laptop
Hi, I'm after a laptop, general surfing, MP3, photo's and the odd game (not to demanding), thing is I have a Comet credit note for £150. They seem to do alot of Acers, anyone have anything to say about Acers...good/bad. http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/572.html If anyone could give me a few pointers from that link…
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Cheapest way of getting a legal copy of Macromedia Dreamweaver
Hi folks, I need to build a reasonably professional website and I would like to get into using dreamweaver and get away from the limitations of frontpage. I don't mind having an older version (ie last 2yrs or so) so save money. Also are there any free versions available???? Just 400quid or so is a bit much for building one…
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Canon 4550 printer repair
Having problem with my printer Canon BJC-4550. Have changed cartridges and cleaned print heads a number of times but problem persists. Find below attached example of defect to printed copy. Can anyone suggest any cure?
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HD compatible computer?
http://www.behardware.com/articles/603-1/hdcp-the-graphic-card-and-monitor-nightmare.html Thoughts anyone? Bit of a cheek if you ask me. Taking the consumer for yet another ride and reducing our rights.
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Access 97 and XP
Why aren't they compatible and can they be compatible without spending a fortune?
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How can I tighten up my internet security!!
Despite following all the advice given my members from this forum. My antivirus still keeps picking a virus trojan dloader and blocking silent calls everyday since saturday. What else can I do guys, I have Pc-cillin Internet security, spybot,ccleaner and microsoft anitspyware, all up to date and when I scan nothing shows.…
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Good home finance programme? (Mac)
Hello, I'm looking for a good home finance planner that I can use on my mac. Preferably one that is cheap (or even freeware!). Thanks :money:
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microsoft money probs
Hi I bought 2005 MSmoney to help me keep track of my acc.. I have got the Nationwide acc to update but A & L acc don't seem to download .. Just want someone to confirm that I have to download the statements and then convert them? will money automatically pick them up from my files ? Bought this to help me but now I have a…
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Such thing as a Monitor Out to S-Video cable?
Hi, I've got a laptop that has a monitor out port but doesn't have an S-video outlet. Is there such thing as a cable that can plug into my Monitor out on the laptop and can plug into the S-Video on my TV or the three coloured phono sockets. Thanks in advance