-
Windows XP
I have tried 3 times now to load Windows XP on my celeron 1300, i use firefox. Somehow it appears to load okay but no icons etc. any help would be much appreciated.
-
How do I print a list of my programmes and documents?
Hi. I bought one of the great value dell computers from BT but it has a fault with XP, which means it needs a reformat. I've got about 130 programmes loaded and rather than write out the list I wondered if there is a way of printing out what is in the Program file and subdirectories? Any advice gladly accepted, thanks.
-
New computer. Tips needed
I've just bought a new PC as my other one completely crashed on Friday and as it was 5 years old we decided to go for a new one. We bought this one but upgraded monitor to 19". Only plugged it in at 1am this morning so still playing with it. I resisted buying the Norton internet security pack as I thought there might be…
-
Firefox keeps losing all my bookmarks?
Exactly what it says in the title! Last night I had about 30 sites bookmarked, this morning the whole folder has disapeared! This is the third time it has happened:mad: Anything I can do to prevent it? Thanks:o
-
Sky + help please
recently our box has been running rather noisily,and after we recorded lost last night we pressed play and the whole thing froze.We had to turn it off at the wall.We can view other things that we`ve recorded but it just doesthe same everytime on Lost................anyideas?
-
Queries re setting up broadband & upgrade of PC
Hi Well, I've finally taken the plunge and ordered broadband! I have two PCs and 1 laptop and hope to set all 3 up to a wireless router. AOL told me that broadband and/or the wireless router will only work with Windows XP. The old spare PC has got Windows 98 on it. Can anyone recommend the cheapest way to upgrade this to…
-
nero 7 back it up
just thought i would see if anyone out there knows how to use the back it up on nero 7, i've never used it before and would like to back up my programmes and files if possible, any advice please:confused:
-
AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+ V's 5000 +
is there a massive difference between these 2 processors , with regard to speed etc ? there is a £72 price difference on the pc's I'm looking at , but not sure if it would make a great deal of difference to me .....mainly just browsing,
-
Sat Nav. Advice on Prices!!
Looking to get a sat nav for my girlfriend for Christmas but wanted some advice on best deals. I have seen the Garmin I3 in Carphone warehouse (£99) but she really wants a touch screen one. Something like the TomTom One or Garmin Nuvi. Can anyone offer advice and point me in the right direction for a good bargain.
-
New Job ? What to do ?
Hi all just looking for a little advise, im currently network admin for a big company who have put me through my A+,N+ and are there are plans in the near future for MCSE/MCSA training too, my problem is that ive just been offered another job with a school ! yes a school , now my wages are good but the school has offered a…
-
help! pc doesnt turn on?
well only sometimes, im on the faulty pc now and its working fine but as soon as i shut it down i know that the next time i try it it isnt going to turn back on, takes numerous attempts pressing the on button before it finally turns on usualy more than 24 hours of trying, i have tried it with different monitors and its…
-
Ubuntu/Kubuntu pros/cons
I think I need more slashes in my title. I had a copy of Linux (not sure which one though) years ago and while I installed and got it to run fine I couldn't really do much/anything on it! I know windows is evil but you can't say it's not easy to use. Anyway, I am thinking of having another go and as far as I can see Ubuntu…
-
Super Nintendo
Just come across my old SNES in the loft and i can get it to power up, some of the games will play others won't, i think its because the contacts are really dirty - it has been up there 6 years - can anyone remember what they can be cleaned with, i dont think it was meths but i remember using something similar either…
-
Wireless Card needs to disconnect then connect to m'router before internet works
<whimper whimper> I have bought a USB wireless dongle from MyMemory.co.uk for use with my Netgear wireless router. Prob is when I startup the icon indicates that it's connected and skype is able to connect, but MSN Messenger, IE and other internet based applications are unable to connect. I have to disconnect from the…
-
Windows Updates, GRRRR!!!
I've set my PC to only download updates after notifying me, but it still goes and downloads and installs updates of its own accord. Just now the yellow shield appeared to download another update which it then installs by itself though this time it has asked me first. I've been into control panel and through the windows…
-
Belkin Wireless Router Laptop Problem
Our wireless router is in the same room as our laptops, (my wife and I have one laptop each) we notice that since having a second laptop we have both been loosing our connections, then regaining them. Is a router limited to one laptop device only? is the fact we have two causing this problem?
-
Advice on MP3 / MP4 / IPod
My son has an MP3 player that's on it's last legs and I was hoping to get him a new one for Christmas but I've no idea what to buy and was hoping some kind MSEs might be able to help. I sort of know how MP3 players work but would like to know whether, if we got him an IPod, could he transfer the information from his…
-
Wii Games advice needed
Hi, I know the Wii will come out in the US soon I have one on pre order and is guareteed My question is: Will the Wii games in the US work on the Wii in the UK when we get it? or will the UK Wii need a chip or something!!! cheers
-
Recording on DVD
I have just bought a recordable DVD Player and I'm not sure what discs I am supposed to buy for it. There are DVD -R and +R and DVD -RW and +RW What does it all mean!!??:confused:
-
windows media player
i am trying to open up some e mail attatcments and am getting on sreen somthing saying that the player cannot play the file as the player does not support the codec that was used to compress the file, can anyone help me out with this? many thanks:o
