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Computer has no sound
After playing the radio and CD's quite happily yesterday, my computer seems to have lost the sound today. I've checked the speakers are connected properly - they seem fine. There is no sound at all not even when I start the computer. I'm running ME on a custom made computer, so don't really have a clue where to start.…
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Unzipped file displays as symbols not text
Received email with attached download, yes I know who it is from, downloaded and unzipped, contains 2 text files and 1 acrobat file, acrobat one opens and displays no prob, 1 text opens and has message relating to attached letter the second 'text' file opens a page of symbols/characters/numbers and letters a small part of…
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buying a TFT screen? check this first.
http://www.flatpanels.dk/panels.php Type the model number of the screen you want into this. It will tell you the TFT panel used to make it. Copy paste this back into the search. It will tell you all the manufacturers and the models on the market that use the SAME panel. Believe it or not but many Apples, LGs, dells,…
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Error Message - what does it mean?
Once in a while my PC switches to an error message -DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. i have to switch off and reboot. Is this a serious error? What will happen next? How do I fix it? Any hints gratefully received.
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My AV picks all this this evening!!
Am a bit concerned av picks all this today and one it cannot quarantined. I have just done a manual scan and it showed nothing. Log List Time Scan Type Source Type Virus Name Infected Source First Action Second Action 18:01 Real-time Scan File EXPL_WMF.GEN C:\Documents and Settings\Dominic\Local Settings\Temporary Internet…
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Computer problem.
I have suddenly got a strange problem with my computer. Whenever i try to open a program i get the message ' windows needs to know what program to open .INK files with' It seems like all of my programs have been renamed with a .INK extension. I can't even get into system restore to do a restore. The only program that still…
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Acronis True Image
I've been thinking it's about time to buy some good backup software to make it easy to reinstall Windows including apps etc and also for backup. Amazon seems to be doing True Image 9 for just under £17 which seemed a very good price. Would you recommend this or is something better?
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Can't get my smileys to work on here?
when I put a posting on here I like to add the smileys, but when I click on them they won't work. (could it be a problem related to series pack 2?) - I wonder... The smileys always worked before....oh and bold and italic won't work now either.....I wonder why?
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when analogue tv goes...
I am thinking of bypassing my cable tv box and manually tuning the channels into my tv, via a special adaptor available for this very purpose from a well known store. (It was about this on a very old thread on here.) When analogue tv goes, would this still be a viable option? Or better to get a freeview box.?
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Laptop..Dead !!!!
Hoping for some answers to a major problem,Laptop turns on ,seems to go through start-up then when it comes to showing Desk Top icons and tool bar...just nothing...Would be grateful for any help,daughter has school stuff stored.
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Top Up Tv Question
Hi all, I have a TV with integrated digital, but to watch 'top up' channels you need a cam card for the monthly top up tv card to fit into. These are proving very hard to find on the high street and are hitting as high as £50 on ebay! My question is, do I need a 'named' top up tv cam card or can I buy a generic one cheaper?
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Navman 530 - how do i ?????
Hi, Rather than confuse the thread in the grabbit forum, I've started this one where people can ask questions on how to use this unit. Here goes - when searching for a postcode, how can I enter the house number so that it takes me to number 22 5df 7qy for example - when I do it, it always defaults to the middle of the…
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TV Stretching Picture
Our 14 year old television is starting to badly stretch the picture towards the top of the screen. Is there likely to be any fix for this, or is the best bet to put it down to age and buy a new one?
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Help - VIRUS REMOVAL!
how to get rid of downloader.trojan? please help guys. TIA Spikey
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Need Cheap external hard disk
Hi there, My hard disk is dieing and I want to have a external hard disk to back up my data. I saw a 300GB external one selling at less then 80 pounds at dabs.com. Is there any other alternative?
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2GB memory stick duo needed
I'm after a 2GB memory stick duo for my PSP? Anyone got one for sale or know where I can get one cheap? Thanks to all replies in advance!
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gotomypc.com!!!! any good?
i am interested in this site and the possibility of my OH doing some work from home. does anyone use this, have experience (good or bad) on this site/program. they do a free trial for 1 mth but you have to add CC details and then they charge your card once the month is up unless you cancel before hand.
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Cable TV question
Hello, I have just moved into a new flat. However, there is a telewest cable thingy already in there, but no set top box as i haven't subscribed for one. There is no antenna socket for normal tvs!!! which is really annoying! i want to avoid subscribing to cable if i dont' need it. is there anyway to watch normal (or…
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Should I expect.......
Have a Samsung LCD LE32R41B 26 inch tv and find that the picture blurs occassionally and momentarily when people move sharply i.e. their faces. Is this a fault with the set are there any reviews?
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New Hard Drive to replace old one
I have a 20Gb IDE hard drive in my computer and I'm replacing it with an 80gb SATA drive I have an external 300gb drive too which I use for backup storage I have the code for my Win XP but cant find the disc Does anyone know if theres a way to copy everything over from the 20gb disc to the new SATA 80gb one to make an…
