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xp sp2
Hello, I have just got my upgraded pc back! When i went to turn it off it automatically installed the updates, including sp2... which i DONT want. When i go into system restore it has on the 2nd list click to a restore point and the time and date which corresponds to the update, as ..........Software Distribution Service…
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IE keeps shutting down - can anyone help?!
I have a problem with IE 6. Yesterday I tried opening it and it shut down just as it loaded in the homepage. I checked the error which states: appname: iexplore.exe appver 7.0.5730.11 modname: kernell32.dll modver 5.1.2600.2945 offset 00012a5b and the file that would have been included in the error report says it is:…
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Ipod Advice
My daughter wants an Ipod for Christmas. I can't really spend more than about £120 and she isn't bothered about having tons of memory so the Nano or Mini will do for her. Ive noticed that certain colours can cost more and I think she would like a pink one. Would it work out better to buy one in the cheapest colour and then…
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SanDisk Sansa E280 8GB MP3 Player
Guys and girls I'm having trouble putting songs on my new SanDisk Sansa E280 8GB MP3 Player has anyone else experienced problems? Have charged the player, installed the software...the player is detected in the software but when I stick a cd in the drive to transfer songs from...the cd is detected as blank?!?! Any ideas? Ta
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Help interpreting firewall log
I've got almost non-existent interent connectivity following LLU by TalkTalk, though my Safecom router implies a theoretical 5MB connection. The firewall log has a large number of blocked access attempts. I am taking comfort that they're being blocked, but could this result in some sort of denial of service, explaining my…
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wmv to dvd converting software
hi, anyone know of any freeware software for copying wmv files to dvd's that is user friendly
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Laptop design - separate keyboard etc.
I'd much rather use a laptop at home because of the space issue. But I can't stand using their integral keyboards and I wish the screen could be made higher if desired. I have just seen the Dell XPS M2010 and it looks like the design I would want. But over £1800 and 8kg is unappealing. I don't do gaming etc, it's mainly…
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CPUs whats the differance?
Between an Intel® Pentium® D 915 Dual Core Processor (2.80GHz, 800MHz, 2x2MB) and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6400 Processor (2.13GHz, 1066MHz, 2MB) There is a difference of £88 on the Dell I am looking at at the last one is slower so why is it more expensive? Thanks
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Laptop power options help
Im having a problem with my dell inspiron 2200, i didnt have this problem 5 days ago but if i disconnect the adapter from the laptop, it automatically switches itself off even if battery is fully charged... if i go onto power options the power scheme from the drop down menu is 'MAX BATTERY' When computer is plugged in TURN…
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Gmail invites
Not sure if anyone uses G Mail or wants an invite. Just found an old email address i no longer use and have quite a few to get rid of.
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I wanna copy of Microsoft Vista.
Does anyone know where I can get a vista rc1 or rc2 with working license? Legally of course!
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£150 to spend - what would you do?!!!
Hi guys, I have £150 to spend :j (plus my own contribution if necessary!) for a cool gadget, I really don't know what to get???? :confused: have already bought myself a camera, don't need a phone - haven't got an mp3 player so was thinking maybe; http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1871 or…
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IE7 extremely slow to load
I have been having problems for a while now, both with firefox and now with IE7. When I open IE7 it seems to take forever to load a page or to do anything can anyone suggest anything. It was not as bad when I had IE6, but there were still problems I was hoping IE7 would improve things. My problems in firefox seem to relate…
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Lexmark printer won't print!
Hi So, the ink was low and the software duly reminded me several times. This evening as I was printing some documents it became clear I had to finelly replace the cartridge, so I did. No matter what I do, it won't print. I checked the defaults etc, I followed the instructions on cartridge replacement etc, and then this is…
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Can you download videos from youtube?
Or do they prevent you from doing that?
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Attachments open in Powerpoint wrongly
Something has gone wrong with my settings on OUTLOOK EXPRESS. Until today all word documents arriving as attachments to emails opened using Word. But now they open using Powerpoint and try to convert themselves into slides. If I go back to older emails where the attachments originally opened in Word - these now also open…
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Internet Pages not loading because of script errors ?
Hi Hope you can help because this problem is driving me mad .I have bt yahoo broadban and browse the internet through their home page set up. However I have some problems with it, blocking pages occassionaly ( it usually says i dont have java script enabled but I do !) .But the problem has not got worse as It keeps coming…
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hdmi cable help
Heres hoping someone can help! My son has a Samsung SM940MW 19in HD Ready LCD TV. He bought a HDMI-HDMI cable and also a connector to DVI . He can plug one end into the TV ok - but where is the other HDMI connector supposed to go?
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Templates found. Website Editor needed
Says what I need in the title.... I used the sites suggested ( thanks ) and I paid for a template but now need to edit the template. Are there any free editors that are easy wysiwyg editors?
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Downloading from Dell website
Is there a secret to downloading and installing files from the Dell website. I'm trying to download a driver file for a network adaptor. I go through the download, save etc. Then i try to follow the update driver instructions. Everytime it says file not found.R Its the file for the truemobile 1150 internal pci card…
