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Flashing icon
A new icon has appeared on my taskbar.If I click on it a browser appears telling me to download Spy Blaster.Please any ideas on removing it?
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How to convert camcorder video to dvd?
All, I am a total newbie when it comes to this, so this is my query: I have some taken some video on my camcorder (using video tape), and would like to convert this onto a DVD in the simplest way possible. I don't have a firewire, so am connecting my video camera to the pc using USB. What do I need to do this - i.e.…
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viruses keep coming
got major problems with my pc, im running windows2000 professional and i seem to be bombarded with spyware, malware, trojans and worms etc which keep popping up on ewido like everyday. i have even reformatted my drive like 4 times but sraight away these pests keep returning like imediately. soon as i reformat i reinstall…
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HP deskjet 640c prints lower half of any typed line only.
Hi peeps The odd thing is that it will print a test page fine.I have tried installing new drivers from HP and uninstalling everything as well as using a new printer cable, plus cleaned printer and used new print cartridges as well. The printer has only been used recently after being stored as new.I'm using Xp, so maybe as…
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Help - broken laptop screen!
Help, my lovely shiny laptop is bust. A small child trod on the screen and shattered it (I know, dont ask) Seems beyond economic repair as the cheapest price we have been quoted to replace the (14") screen is £300+VAT which still leaves us with a laptop with a slightly bent case. Laptop only cost us £380 about 3 months ago…
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disable system restore
how does one disable system restore on win2000 professional ?? :confused:
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Netgear WGT 624 router aerial extender?
Hi Just got a new netgear router and wondered if anyone could recommend ways of improving the range. Signal has to pass through three brickwalls to get to rear of house from point where internet point is. I have looked at replacement aerials but not sure what to choose, how to replace aerial on router (is this possible)…
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LogonUIrandomizer?
Has anyone used the LogonUIrandomizer program to change their login screens before. I am thinking of d/loading and using this but obviously don't want to !!!!!! up my PC.
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Blueyonder/router
What is the best router to use with Blueyonder cable connection? I want to share the internet access between to two pc's and a laptop. Thanks
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Reducing size of an AVI file to email/upload to website
I have a series of video clips which I recorded using my digital camera (Canon S3 IS). The resulting AVI files are very large (50MB for a high resolution clip of a few seconds). I would like to be able to email these files or transfer them over a messaging system, but at present the files are far too large. I have tried…
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Message saying pc has registery errors
Asked to hasve a look at mother in laws pc yesterday. Keep getting message pop up saying errors with registery go to a website and download a programme to fix. Is this spyware or a virus. Have installed spybot and NTL anti-virus and run scans which in the case of spybot identified threats and dealt with them however the…
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EMM pasword safe
newmoneysaver has posted a question about using Egg Money Manger (which uses a 'password safe') on an alternative or second personal computer. See here Can anyone here enlightlen on that? Thanks M
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Norton cutting connection?
My Norton Internet Security seems to have developed an odd habit. Whenever I send large photographs as email attachments, the scan cuts off at around 99% (latterly less, 41% in one case) and advises me that the link with my ISP mail system (Virgin) has been cut and that I should resend. I just disabled the Norton and an…
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Sky Broadband
I was looking for a little bit of info... I have tried to contact Sky over this matter but they are unwilling to give me a straight answer. I have heard that when you go with sky you MUST use thier router (Netgear DG834GT). It has been said that sky recognise the routers MAC address as your username and the password is…
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ram for ibm thinkpad
i wanna upgrade my 4 y/o ibm thinkpads ram. its only got 128, id be happy with 256 though...i havent got a clue about upgrading. can i just go out and buy this? if so where, and how much? can you diy or will i need to get someone to come and fit it? thanks
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INPUTTING UK format dates in EXCEL 2007
I'm using the Beta version of Excel 2007 & when INPUTTING dates in UK format (eg 4/11 = 4th November), it converts them to US format so I end up with 11th April How can I alter this so I can INPUT dates in UK format Word is set up for UK English. Please don't say format the cell as a date as that only affect how the data…
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printers
hi can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a printer
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Sony CD/DVD Burner
My CD/DVD Rom burner suddenly will burn and read DVDs but wont do the same for CDs. The device wont recognise a regular CD-ROM, (e.g. installation CD), but will recognise a blank one for burning. It recognises a blank DVD and burnt DVD all okay. Any thoughts?
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help please --computer down
Daughter's computer (belonging to Alison 74) has suddenly stopped working. She has asked me to post here for any assistance. Screen shows "TLDR is missing" and "Boot from CD" (which she assumes applies to original Windows XP disc). Re-inserts disc, goes through "Repair Windows", "Install Windows","User Agreement", then…
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Windows suddenly closing down problem
about once a week i get a problem whee i suddenly get the blue background screenwith white writing saying .... A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage. couple of differrent versions .. one that sometimes mentions problem with a "usb connector" .. i do have a belkin connecter for 4 usb's…
