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new graphics card but won't play some wmv files properly
hi i've just installed a new radeon x1300 and when i play some wmv files the video is only of two colours like blue green or purple and yellow(similar to the famous andy warhol pictures). could this be a settings problem? or a faulty graphics card. i have noticed also that the videos don't play as normal- slow, stuttering…
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help with genesreunited.com please
I use Mozilla Firefox my problem is when searching records in genesreunited it says click her to view record and when I do I just get a blank page and done on the bottom bar so I've tried it using IE, gives me the option to download the file which I do and then has a box saying CAER0X6B.asp then options of opening in HTML…
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pc crashes
i have just connected my daughters pc up to wireless, and for some reason the pc keeps crashing, cant escape or anything have to turn it off at the plug. this happens even when shes not looking at any webpages(happened on paint last night) memory on her pc is only 256mb could this be the problem? never used to do it when…
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Netgear SC101? Comments?
Has anyone got any comments or experience of a Nethear SC101 NAS network storage device? There are a couple of issues with the unit which I wasnt aware of in any literature or their website. (a) the formatting of any hard drive inserted is unique to the SC101 device, meaning you cannot swap hard drives between a…
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Advice on new monitor please
HI I need to get a new monitor and would like a flat one. Lowest price is a priority I'm afraid!, but I don't have brilliant eyesight so need resonable quality, Can anyone recommend one or are they much the same? Thank you
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Which wireless router?
Hi I haven't been on this board before but I'm finally taking the plunge and getting broadband. I'm going for Tiscali 2mbps which comes with free connection and modem, but we'd like to get a wireless router aswell and wondered which is the best value? I have heard that you can get good ones for around the £40 mark but…
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How can you check wireless router?
Tried to log on to the net this morning at home but couldn't. Have been having a few problems lately and my provider madasafish claim there isn't a problem. I have a Netgear DG834 but when I check my wireless network it says Connected with an excellent signal strength. Anyway i can check what is causing the problem, router…
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whats better. Hotmail or gmail?
I just got gmail for the first time. I have been using hotmail for years and want to know is it a good idea to switch to gmail? When was gmail introduced? I only recently heard about it
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PT800 Processor -is it a Pentium 4???
A very quick question for a mate! Does anyone know what a PT800 processor is? My mate thinks its a P4 but when I googled it I couldnt establish any details! He says they are made in Taiwan. Any help/links much apppreciated from anyone in the know!
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Help with freeview please
Hope someone can help me, we have a freeview box that can record aswell. Last night I tried to record and it ran out of free disc space, when I looked at the record list it was blank (we had about 20 things saved) but it is still saying there is no free disc space we should have 40 hours worth. Hope someone knows more…
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Fuse 13amps or 5amps in PC Plug (Kettle Cable)?
I recently read an article that computer cables (i.e. the kettle cable) should be fitted with a 5amp fuse and not a 13amp fuse which is normally supplied. As the 13amp is good for an actual kettle but not for a PC. I can't find the article I read it in, but it was saying that 3amps was a low spec pc but if it had some…
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HTML Help
Could anyone do me a huge favour and take a look at the html code for one of my eBay auctions? The problem I have is that I'm inserting an excel table (converted to htm) into my description, listing the items for sale in the lot, but for some reason this has resulted in the page needing to be scrolled along the bottom,…
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Unable to download document
Hi, I need to access some Companies House information, so I paid to download some company reports. There is a choice of TIFF or PDF so I click on the PDF icon in my download area and it says Right click on Save target as to download your document. When I do the save target as I get a message popping up saying Internet…
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New Camcorder - Mini DV or DVD
My teenage son would love a camcorder for Christmas, and since the whole family would be using it, I agreed, and have started to investigate types, makes, prices, etc. Would buying a DVD camcorder be an easier option to work with - ie transferring to PC, editing, etc? Can these be used with recordable and re-writable DVDs?…
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Which in car power lead for Laptop
I want to be able to use my new laptop (Acer 5601 AWlMi) in my van. Has anyone any suggestions/recommendations or general advice about powering a laptop from the cigar lighter?
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Sky +, a better looking box?
Hello there, Just about to order sky+, but would like a better looking box than the cheap white one that they supply. Does anyone know where i can get a box with a black front to it? Thanks for any help!
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Powerpoint to Apple Mac help needed.
Does anyone know if it is possible to transfer a powerpoint file to Apple Macintosh, i have to teach students using apple Macs, but most of the relevant files neede are done on the pc, using MS Powerpoint. Any help would be appreciated.
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Seagate (Dell) STT2401 Tape Drive
Hi, I recently bought this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&item=260025613092&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 from ebay and these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130021521181&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 For use in it, so that I can back up my photos…
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Help with disc drive
When I put a blank CD-R into my disc drive an error message comes up saying:- d:\is not accessible. Incorrect function I have burned unto CD's before. If I put in a game or music CD it recognises it OK. Can someone help?
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Dvd drive ejects disc when ever put into drive?
Every time a cd or dvd is put into the dvd rewriter drive it closes and then automatically ejects the disc. Have tried different discs, pre recorded cd's, recordable cd's and dvd's put still ejects every disc. If drive tray is closed without a disc in it it stays closed. Can anyone help? Not sure if related but last couple…
