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PC Slowdown
Over the years I've downloaded various files/programmes/utilities. I've used up about 3 quarters of my harddrive. Is there anyway i can identify the large files/programmes so I can burn them to disc and free up my hard drive. cheers.
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Pc Keeps Shutting Down When I'm On The Internet
Any assistance gratefully received! My pc keeps shutting down after I have been on the internet for about 40 - 60 minutes. It shuts down earlier if I have music, or on-line radio playing in the background. The error message says that it is a stop error caused by an unknown device driver. I have had the machine checked out…
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Data recovery charges?
I have the PC performance service agreement with PC World, who took my laptop in for repair the other day. They informed me that they would attempt to save any info on my hard drive, but as it wouldn't turn on, they couldn't make any promises. Fair enough. I am later informed that my ha drive had to be replaced and…
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Taskbar Clock
I am looking for a new taskbar clock which needs to show date and time at all times and should be customizable (font, colour etc). I have been using Tclock for some time but recently every adware/spyware app is reporting it as adware I have therefore decided to get rid of it and try another app. Are there any…
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my hotmail inbox storage has increased
I had 250mb of hotmail storage and it was nearly full so I didn't know what to do , but a fews days ago the storage size has increase to 1000mb. Can anyone explain
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Deleting the recycle bin...
How doI remove the Recycle bin from my desktop (Windows XP) it is the only icon I have left on there and it is getting on my nerves and ruining my attempts at minimalism! I removed it on my old computer, but I can't remember if that was ME oR XP. Please tell me it's possible! Joe
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Enhancing a Photo
I hope this is the correct forum. But here goes, I am looking to enhance a photo of a precious Grandpa. The photo is one of only three so i would hate to lose it. It was taken many years ago in the Scottish highlands it looks pretty washed out,any improvement would be welcome. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Annie.
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wireless mouse
can anyone recomend a wireless mouse for a laptop? there are loads on ebay but most of them seem to be cheap imports from the far east. thanks
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Excel
I have MS Works on my laptop with which I've so far been satisfied. Recently stayed with some friends and used their laptops. They have Excel and I was introduced to its very interesting potential - which seemed more useful then my MS works. Question - is this a separate programme that you have to buy and install or can it…
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rar files
Hi I have abit of a problem, i downloaded a video file in a .rar format, and when i open it, there's about 60+ parts to it, how do i piece them all together so i can watch the video smoothly etc ?? Any help appreciated Thanks
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Okay, so where did I go wrong?
The fan on my graphics card went. It's the ATI 9600XT, I decided to replace the fan as opposed to buying a new card so ordered THIS from eBuyer, it arrived today and it doesn't even nearly fit my card. That is the right one isn't it? Or am I just galactically stupid? I'm baffled as to why it doesn't fit. I mean it's not…
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USB Problem
Folks, I keep getting this message when I try and use anything which is plugged into to a usb port "One of the USB devices attached to this computer had malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem click this message" But when I click the message none of the options, ie updating…
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HMV page keeps dropping out
Hiya all, might seem like a stupid question, not sure where at find answer, trying to buy from HMV with promotion code, when I go to checkout page just closes and I go back to my desktop, most annoying, anyone had the same or any suggestions as to how to checkout, am also using quidco, could this be the problem?
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Hard disc and operating system
Help. The hard disc on my laptop is knackered and I need a new one along with the operating system. Any ideas for a cost effective solution or should I go for a new laptop? Thanks
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Cheap Desktop pc wanted
I'm looking for a cheap but reasonable desktop pc for my OH. Any recommendations please? I've checked the main sources so far (PCWorld etc.). Nothing clever needed, just internet/email/MSOffice/DVD RW. No fancy games, tv tuners etc. needed. Either with or without monitor (it'd need to be a 17" TFT). I wouldn't be averse to…
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Auto CAD help needed - create your own hatch pattern?
Is it possible to create your own hatch pattern? I'm can draw my own wee design (on the normal blank page) but is there a way of storing it as a hatch pattern and using it? :confused: PS: If I make it as a "block" could I use it anyway as a "hatch"? I've got Auto CAD 2006
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Dell Laptop Keyboard Problem - Help
Hello all I bought a Dell inspiron about 14 months ago and for the last few months I found some of the keys falling off or very loose that I need to press them really hard for the character to appear I checked the paperwork that came along with the package and it say that I have 1 year CAR(collect and return) so not sure…
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wireless set up??
I've just changed isp's and gone to eclipse-;) part of the deal is a router,which should arrive soon. My question is -how easy are they to set up? and what adapters do I need to include 2 more pc's.?? :confused: :eek: Any advice would be most welcome.:)
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Adobe
Help My hubby has somehow messed up my laptop and adobe has gone. When I try to download it again I get the following message - 'This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel.' I can manage to get to the Folder Options in the…
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DVD Recorder With DV/Firewire?
I am after a new dvd recorder for my TV because my old one gave up. I am not to bothered about spec aslong as it has a DV/firewire in for my DV videocamera. I want it cheap as possible. Many Thanks
