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Need to install an operating system
i have just been given a pc for my young son to use for educational games and cbeebies but there is no operating system on it, i was given a ubuntu cd but that doesn't seem to work, i updated my own pc from 98 to xp and have the genuine window 98 second edition cd that came with my pc, can i install it on the one i have…
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In Car DVD players
Hello all, I am wanting to purchase a Twin In Car DVD system, but there are so many different brands (many of which I have never heard of). Can anybody recomend a reasonably priced (around the £150.00 mark) player that offers good value for money. I am considering the Goodmans GCE5012DVD - any opinions? Thanks, Bugs
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MSN 8 Beta
Anyone using it? any good? How can you get an invite? TIA Spikey xxx
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Logging program crashes?
Is there a way I can set up a log of events so when one of my programs crashes (this happens sporadically when using Internet Explore and also with Paint Shop Pro), I can see what caused it?
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Help again please
Spy bot has removed the following from my PC are they important and shoulf I restore them. I am trying to re-install my computer and can't thought maybe it's to do with these removals. Wild tangent updater directory Wild tangent Web Driver directory Windows Media Player Client ID Thanks for any help:o
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Windows Media Centre - TV signal problem
Hi, I Have recently purchased a new Dell computer along with Windows Media Centre but I am having problems detecting a signal when trying to connect the TV to the computer. I have a telewest cable set-top box - will this have anything to do with it? Any suggestions much appreciated. TIA Kelly
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PC maintenance and 'tidy' up - help please
My PC is currently working very slow and on start up it is clearly going through numerous procedures. Is there any simple easy to follow guide that I can implement to 'clean up' my PC ? Clearly, I wish to get rid of all the garbage that comes when you download stuff like Acrobat reader, picture editing programs and other…
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lcd tv prices and picture quality
I am looking for a 32" lcd tv with hd ready and all that but I don't know much about electrical goods. Some friends say I should buy sony because of picture quality but I think its too expensive. Does anyone know if the cheaper makes are just as good picture quality - although the cheapest I have found is £720 for a…
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Internet in Canada
Two questions if anyone can help please 1. The hotel we are staying in has a data port in the room. What cable will I need in Canada? 2. Will a laptop from the UK run on a 110V supply in Canada?
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how to change itunes podcasts?.......
hi, i have downloaded the nike video podcasts from itunes and am wondering how i can change them into a format like .3gp or .mp4 to go onto my phone. i have tried just putting them on my phone but i get an error saying something like it is protected. i have heared that you can change itunes files into different file types…
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New Samsung Slimfit 32" Crt Tv Hd Ready
Hi Just been down to my local Comet to have a look at the above model,I have to say that it looks pretty impressive. Got one of the sales staff,who i have to say was excellent ,not pushy in any way to show me various tv channels and dvd,appeared to have a superb pic,even on the shelf. The model is WS32Z409TQ and priced at…
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XP system restore
Sometimes system restore doesn`t seem to work.Also it will only show restore points during the current months.Any ideas please?
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Basic e-comm website
Hi, looking for some recommendations for who to use to set up a website. I've been seeling suucessfully on ebay for ages but losing massively thru fees so want to set up a seperate website. I'd looked at 1and1.co.uk as a friend suggested them but I'm in the dark as to how to compare. As I see it, I need a company that will…
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Explorer file menu missing
Help! My Windows explorer file menu has stopped working. If I click on it, it freezes the machine and I have to ctrl-alt-del to get it back. The other drop down menus work ok, but not File. I've tried copying a fresh copy of Win Explorer and it does the same thing. As far as I can tell there are no viruses or other nasties…
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.3gp files?
Hey everyone. I've got a new phone and so am trying to transfer everything from my old phone to my PC so I don't lose it all. I've copied all the pictures over, but now trying to do the videos, and the files are .3gp. I tried opening them using Media Player but wouldn't work. Tried using the Web service to select a program…
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help which laptop will be best
hi we have a computer 6 years old now and I have been told outdated.I can not get my new sony camera to load up on it . and thing seem to be going wrong with it. so keeping it short we are giving our daughter this computer in her bedroom . I am wanting a laptop the 2 I fancy are. toshiba 60 gb 1024 mb inter celeron m360 or…
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External (usb) dial-up modem problems - help needed
Visited my father-in-law this weekend who's recently split from OH and whilst the OH got the family computer he had to settle for a redundant office computer. He wants broadband and asked me to sort it out for him so I tried getting on the net only to find it had no dial-up modem installed, just network cards and ISDN…
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technophobe needs help!
I am a newbie to computer as well as to this site. I have a very technical son but when I ask him how to do anything he just does it for me. I would like to know how to put links on and how to cut and paste eg to get a good joke off funny jokes site to send to friends. I am a silver surfer so make it simple please, and not…
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Duplicate file software
Hi, Please can anybody recommend software that finds duplicate photos on your harddrive. I do a lot of digital photography and this would be v useful! Thanks SB
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Replacing Ipod Battery
Just wondering if anyone has had the pleasure of changing their Ipod battery? I bought one from eBay last week, and the battery seems to be on it's way out. Apple are charging £80+ to change it, other companies are charging about £50, but I can buy one for £7.49 incl tools needed and instructions. Has anyone done this, and…
