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Help with d drive.
I have a pc that has a dvd/rw drive. Have not used it for a couple of months. But it has started not to recognise cdr,s and cdrws. Is this common. it will play DVD,s and also dvdr. It will also play cd,s that are original. Does this mean I nead a new unit or is there anything else I can do? Thanks for any help
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help!- audio files to mp3 for ipod
hi can anyone help? i bought a spanish cd course from linguaphone and want to put it on my ipod so i can listen to it whilst working, but when i try to copy it over it wont go on! I think i need to convert them to mp3 but dont have a clue how (not very techie) can anyone advise?
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copy hard drive
Is it possible to copy all the information on my hard drive to a disc and keep it as a back up? if it is,how do i do it?:confused:
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New Acer laptop - built-in modem not working
I just helped my friend to chose and order a new Acer laptop: TravelMate 2428AWXMi It comes with a built in fax/data modem V90 and whilst waiting to pick a good broadband package, she's trying to use the dialup to a pay-as-you-go cheapy number. The internet connection wizard sets up fine, but when she clicks to connect it…
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SatNav advice
Im after a good SatNav for my father who's 68, and is after a unit fairly simple to use. Are there any things to look for/avoid like the plague? He's seen a NavMan one in Halfords for £169 but I've seen an ad recently on TV for a TomTom for £200 i think Any advice greatly appreciated Glenbat
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Mpg movies not playing correctly
Ive Found that a few of my movies in MPG format seem to only play halfway, in either Media Player, quicktime, or Winamp. They appear to play as normal only the process bar indicator runs too fast, until it reaches the end, and only half the movie plays, if i do a rewind to a certain point, I can reach a point which it…
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Computer manufactuers making TVs and Pvrs
Son in kaw has a Dell LCD TV and AFAICS the pic is very good and Evesahma hace brought out their own 160 Gig PVR. Now that TV technolgy is so close to TV. I woner if the computer based cos like the two I mentioned might repace the TV based for relaibilty. I wonder because onspecilaised Forums complaints about STBs etc by…
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hepl with advast anti virus
I have the free version off advast anti virus . I have 11 days to register it but I have changed internet providor and email address .I can register it using my present email but I cant get a reg key . anyone any ideas how to get it registered
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how to make a 'shortcut to desktop' with Firefox
Hi With Internet Explorer, when i need to save a link or website as a shortcut, i go to File> Send> Shortcut to desktop. Then all i need to do, is click the icon and it will take me directly their How can i make a shortcut of a link/website with Firefox, without it actually saving the whole website onto my pc :confused: ?…
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replacing psu
i think the psu has gone on my aunties machine (tried using other cables and still no good) so i wanna go into town tomorrow and replace it. I've checked on the pc world website and they have the following..…
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Digital camera batteries
Been using rechargable AA batteries in Fuji camera (2m pixels) Now have upgraded to samsung 5m camera, same batteries but they are loosing power almost as soon as I change them. Now I have had them a while but not really overcharged them. Anyone know if I am better buying new rechargables or throwaways, and if so, which…
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Wireless router - help please!!
Please please help! I'm a damsel in distress here! I'm not good with technology so I'll try to explain the problem as best I can and I would be greatful for some simple to understand help! I have been trying to install my new Netgear DG834G router/modem that I got free with AOL. All was going well, installation went fine,…
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Is this lcd tv any good??
Hi just wondering if anyone has one of these tvs? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5361964/Trail/C%24cip%3D43597.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D43687.Televisions%3EC%24cip%3D43694.HD%2BLCD%2Band%2Bplasma%2Btelevisions%3EFC%24Brands%3DBush.Bush.htm If so are they any good and is this a good deal? Thanks :)
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Another Netgear 834g question!
I have just got mine courtesy of AOL! At the moment I do not need it as a wireless router but just to connect two computers via ethernet cables. In wireless settings if I put 'none' in the Name(SSID) box and do not tick 'enable wireless access point' can I be sure the router is secure from my neighbours?
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Program not opening (EBay Turbolister)
I finally got round to installing EBay Turbolister yesterday, which I've been meaning to do for ages. I've set up templates and uploaded quite a few items to EBay. However, today when I try and open it, nothing happens :confused: I've clicked on my shortcut and I've also gone to the start menus to try and open it, but it…
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trouble accesing netgear router config page
Hi i have a Netgear dg834gt router i can get online but i can't acces the router set up page i've tried the 192.168.0.1 but it just keeps coming back as cannot find server. i''ve tried turning everything off and then back on but can't seem to get anywhere can anyone help thanks N
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Free Sky TV
Hi A MSE newbie here - I have just gone onto Broadband and wireless thanks to the Orange free broadband offer, and I must say that so far it is fab!! My question is that there are loads of free sky tv offers around for about a fiver. Does anyone have an info on this? Are they legit? Which is the best one? How does it work?…
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faster start up in xp
my sons just blagged himself a pc from a mate but when we turn it on it goes all thru the memory test etc before getting to windows How do i get it to go straight to windows like mine does? Do i need to cancel the memory test? and how?:beer:
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unable to access "moneysavingexpert"
Have not been able to go to moneysavingexpert from my home computer for about a week have never had problems before the pages just will not load its soooo frustrating! Nothing has changed on my copmuter or provider to explain this does anyone know if there is anything i can do? i get my internet with talk,talk .Just popped…
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finding the source of spam
today in savings part of mse there was a spam thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=256105 browntoa posted information on where it came from - how is this done? how did browntoa find out it was in dominic republic? i haven't posted below the original posting because it bumps it to top of forum and we…
