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Windows Explorer has encountered a problem....
My recently purchased new computer (Windows XP SP2) has started a habit of showing a message which states "WINDOWS EXPLORER HAS ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO CLOSE. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE". I've not tied this down to any specific activities as yet, and I've got Zonealarm Pro running and also use 3 separate…
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Testing RAM
I've just purchased some Kingston RAM (256Mb) second-hand from ebay. All seems ok and my RAM has increased by 256Mb on my computer screen. Is this sufficient to confirm that everything is ok or is there any other checks I can do please? Thanks. Polybear p.s. It's running on Windows 98SE if this helps.
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What's a NAS (network attached storage) device
Hi can anyone tell me what one of these is does it just plug into a router and can you recommend a good one ta n
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Suitable surface for Optical Mouse
Hiya, I've got a USB Mouse for my laptop but I find that it's always jumpy no matter what surface I use - I'm using a newspaper under it at the moment because the desk surface is not suitable - it just jumps all over the place. The kitchen table is the only one which works properly and doesn't produce any jumping - I'm…
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Is this a good DVD recorder?
Just wondering if anyone would know if this is a good DVD recorder as I am planning to purchase one soon and I live near this shop so I can just collect rather than getting it delivered Liteon LVW-5045 HDD and DVD Home Recorder £199.99 http://www.digitalpromo.co.uk/erol.html OR Samsung DVD-HR720 Multiformat DVD / 80Gb Hard…
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LaCie Firewall External Drive problem
My friend's LaCie Firewall external drive has curiously stopped working. She said there seems to be power to it but the power light at the front is not lighting up and the icon is missing from the computer which is a Macintosh. The first thing I asked was had she checked the fuse and she said she'd tried it on a lamp and…
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I have a Laser Printer problem
I have just developed a problem with printing on my Brother laser printer. All the pages I print are coming out very dark, like a photo negitive. Anyone any ideas how to solve this, please.
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Gmail
Is anyone having trouble logging into there account today. I ve been trying since this morning and i cantopen it MTIA Jaffa
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World Cup Wallpapers where from?
Could any member tell me where can I get wallpaper images for the world cup Germany off the internet so I can place them onto my desktop?. Thanks.
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Which MP3 player?
I'm thinking about dragging myself out of the stone age and buying a 20 or 30GB MP3 player, but does anyone know which ones are the best? The most important thing for me would be the sound quality, followed by functionality/usability and battery life. I'll only be using it for music so a photo quality screen would be…
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Microsoft Office 2003
Any suggestions as to the best place to download this from.
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Update to Tech Support Alert - The 46 Best-ever freeware utilities...
Can be found here. It's a very good list. By signing up to his free newsletter, you can also access the extended list too. Recommended. HTH
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buying new computer
my current computer is out of date and i am in desprate need to buy a new one. i am thinking of buying a computer that is able to download my camcoder dv and burn dvd from them. I also need them to do photoshop and autocad applications. does anyone know of any website that could built one for me at a cheap price. does…
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I need wireless hotspot in Brent
A friend of mine just moved and need a wireless hot spot in NW10 5BJ.
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Wireless & WinME - dongles and pci
Folks, can anbody recommend a decent pci wireless card or usb dongle which works fine with win98 and winME. I've tried three now (all with the windows update added) and all 3 have had different levels of stability. From blue screens to can't remember the encryption code. Not often I say this but God bless XP. Generally…
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ipod and quicktime hell
I am hoping some tech wizard on here can help before I pull out what little hair I have left. I bought an ipod 30gb for wifeys birthday and cannot get the stand alone version of quictime 7 to install. error 1402 could not open key: HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENT VERSION\UINSTALL\QUICKTIME verify that…
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hotmail too small
how do i change the text in hotmail - im having trouble with most text but this is so minute i cannot see it - im managing to get round the others.... any advice please? thanks
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I have a question Dell 1300 laptop
I see that ebyer stock the inspiron 1300. (quickfind code: 110298) Now, I thought that 'you can't buy Dell in the shops', I thought they only sell directly. I am considering this laptop but is it better to get it from Dell or ebuyer? Dell gives some good warrenty so I am tempted.
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bad pool caller ?? what is this
pc keeps closing down to blue screen SAYS * BAD POOL CALLER* whats causes this
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Problems with 'print screen' when trying to capture a sill image from a video clip
I am trying to capture a screen print of a video clip and am having a nightmare. I have paused the mpeg and have tried used the 'print screen' key on the keyboard and the program ‘snag it’ but to no avail. The image gets captured but you can’t move the image without losing some of it, if that makes sense. The image looks…
