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windows log on problem
on one of the users on our computer logs on, and it stays on the logging on screen for about 20 mins ( but all other users are fine, log on without any probs) and after that they get fed up and switch the comp off the computer has a 20gb hdd with about 1.29gb free and 512mb ram, if that helps! Any Ideas?:confused: BTW…
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xbox 360 Novice
My boys have been cashing in their old games to save for a PS3. l managed to persuade them to consider getting a 360 instead because of price. Since they have agreed l have heard stories about major crashing problems with the 360 about 7 months into its life. Should l be worried about this ???? are their problems worse…
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avira free antivirus program
Is it ok to download this and keep the free avg program as well? I have 3 trojans detected by the avg but which it won't or can't heal/quarantine/delete. I'm a bit of a scaredy cat re downloading stuff in case I infect my computer more. Is the avira program OK? Thanks.
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Anyone else having problems with Tiscali IMAP
Hello. I was wondering if anyone else has been having problems with Tiscali IMAP, to the extent that they are unable to retrive their mail? Up until two weeks ago, we were able to receive e-mail via IMAP without problems. Then, I changed the computer to an upgraded system, and since then, and re-setting up the account in…
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Panasonic 21-pin RGB SCART Video Card
saw this on the think4 clearence site can somebody explain what it is and what it does is was on sale from 79 to 9.99
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LPs/cassettes to CDs-can I use this hi-fi??
Hi folks, Sorry if this question has been answered before - I have read all the threads I can find about the subject but can't find the exact answers I need. I'd like to copy all my music cassettes onto CD, and eventually all my vinyl, BUT can't figure out the best way to do it and what equipment I need. I have a mini…
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Viewing Sky
Hi, What I basically want to to be able to do is view the output from my sky box (mainly Sky sports) onto a monitor. This is so other people in the room can watch terrestrial TV while I watch Sky a monitor. I can take an arial from my Sky box and put the other end into the arial of another TV and view the contents no…
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HELP Cant get back on the net after turning off at the mains
Daughter has tried turning off at the mains to see if the ntl upgrade can go through they have uopgraded free from 1mb to 2mb but it wasnt showing up She has done some maintenance on the laptop before doing this win update, ccleaner, spybot, adaware, zone alarm all was working ok the last thing she updated was some…
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deleting messenger
i have uninstalled msn messenger, few days ago (the lastest version) from add/remove programs but the icons are still on browser and loads of files still come up when i run a search. the messenger that is on is an old version from around 2003... but when i go into add/remove programs its not in there... how can i get it…
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difference between Lan and Wan on my computer?
hi, just wondering if anyone can help. i have just bought a new wireless router with internal modem. i have a winxp laptop. when i connect to the internet, everything works absolutely fine etc, but i just have a question about something. in the bottom right, i have the icon for the Lan, as you would expect, but beside this…
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Desktop - How do I go wireless?
I have a desktop PC that I want to use in an outbuilding. I would like to make it wifi enabled to use the wireless router indoors. I have tried a laptop in the outbuilding and can see the router albeit with a weak signal. I therefore need a solution that can operate over a weaker signal. What's the best option? Thanks
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Windows Security Centre. Antivirus Override
Its saying on spybot results Windows Security Centre. Antivirus Override Is this ok to leave? Its winxp and avg antivirus and zone alarm Don't quite understand why its doing it but its been left for now
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TV Connections
HI Can anybody tell me if there is a better way of making connections. I have TV, SKY, DVD, Video, Free to air satellite. I use scart leads etc. When I look behind my tv it looks like a power station,and if I move it and one of the connections comes out or loose then I have to go all through the whole system to find the…
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Power saving on PC
I have just discovered the power saving feature on Windows XP. I have set the monitor to turn off after 15mins so I just have to wiggle the mouse and everything comes back on. There is a hard disk option - does this turn the computer right off or just put it into a sleep mode like the monitor?
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sonic stage/connect/sony
i had an email from them today (dont know if its spam or not) and here is the first paragraph... A security vulnerability has been associated with the Gracenote CDDB (CD Database) look up service, utilized in certain Sony® software applications. This vulnerability affects SonicStage version 3.3, SonicStage 3.4 and CONNECT…
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Ntl Cant Get No Sense Need A Mac Code
HI I have a NTL Freedom Package for broadband and home phone. I pay about £30 a month plus cost of 0845/0870/mobile nos for broadband and home phone. Customer service at NTL is so bad I have decided to swap providers. I need something called a MAC coed. I have spoke to 17 different people at NTL and am still no where near…
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Converting songs to MP3
Hi My son is looking for a program that will enable him to convert songs he has on the computer to MP3 so that he can put them on his phone, as that will only take MP3 format. Anybody any suggestions please, preferably free!
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Is it batteries dead or charger malfunction?
Hi there, I have an 8mm sony camcorder bought around 1993 model handycam TR60 and nothing wrong with it. Takes perfectly good video and on seeing my sisters sony digital 8 camera working I can't really see any difference in picture quality. So I' d like to keep it for now. Problem is this. Like most camcorders it hasn't…
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IE window not opening fully
Recent problem. When i click a link on the browser a new window to the link opens as normal. However it is not opening up fully. When i adjust it by clicking and dragging the corners, its not memorising the new window size. Therefore when i open up another link the window is still small. Any advice Regards
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Which PC?
HI Am a novice at buying computers. Basically am after a PC for school work and maybe a couple of downloads and playing afew games. Just a good all rounder. Is one on dell for £299 http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/dt_essentials?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs and pc world also look ok…
