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Re-Installing XP - a fresh start
Need some advice from the techies! Looking to give my laptop a fresh start and format my hard drive. I know with XP (Home) that you reboot the computer with the XP cd and go from there. The one thing I'm not sure about is the partitions. I have two, one for NTFS and another for EISA. What exactly is EISA? Is it safe to…
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really bad Gmail security problem / issue
I sent an invite to a friend who set up an account now when I log into my account online and chack my sent items I see all the emails he has sent too which is really bad. I should not be able to see other peoples email. I sent a note to google but this is really bad, I have invited a lot of people and now worry if any of…
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dodgy broadband connection
hi, having problems with our broadband connection - it is with BT by the way. The problem is that some pages load and some don't they time out. But after a few refreshes they seem to work. There is no pattern to it and it happens on both the PC connected by ethernet to router and also the Mac connected wirelessly to the…
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trading in ps2 games
where will i get the best deal for trading in 2 ps2 games still in sealed brand new condition. resident evil 4 and medal of honor-european assault. cheers cash
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USB Memory Stick
Does anyone have a good (cheap) USB Memory stick for me? :p I've found a 2GB key on amazon for £19.99 but noticed one on ebay (which I missed :( ) for £10 ish for a 1GB. I wouldn't mind spending more on one with a combined MP3 player ;) I've got a gift voucher balance on Amazon for £10ish so would like to use them but if…
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Digital Camcorder???
I'm looking to get a digital camcorder for a present and haven't got a clue about them! I want a digital one that I can get a decent quality movie with and then easily transfer it onto my pc for editing/burning.Can anyone translate some of the jargon for me and give me some hints as of where to start as I'm going round in…
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Can the Samsung 205BW Monitor connect to a PS2?
Can anyone tell me if you can connect a PS2 or Freeview box directly into this monitor which has a DVI and VGA connection? https://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=322266 If not, what connection(s) should we be looking for? We want to be able to also use it as a TV and for connecting to the PS2 and it would be helpful for…
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How do I condense this please?
Hi, This is quite urgent! A document I have been working on today is too big to send by email! I know the basics about working on a computer but not a lot more and would like to know how to make the document small enough to go through email. Please can someone help me! I tried downloading winzip but the person the other…
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Tweak UI
Hi, I am having trouble with the above program on Windows XP Pro. It seems to install ok but when I come to use it instead of the normal icon being on the start menu I get a winzip style icon. When I click on this the windows zip window appears and it extracts even though I already installed it! Please help as unsure what…
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PC finding Service
Are there any best deal finding services for laptops, as there are with say finding gas, electric, or phone suppliers. I could really do with one, as to be honest all the jargon goes clear over my head. I know what I need the laptop for but how to find this in a laptop baffles me. I thought if there was a site that took…
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Genuine Dell Email??
I've just had this email Mail server report. Our firewall determined the e-mails containing worm copies are being sent from your computer. Nowadays it happens from many computers, because this is a new virus type (Network Worms). Using the new bug in the Windows, these viruses infect the computer unnoticeably. After the…
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I can't extract/rip/save songs from audio CDs to PC
I hope someone can help me - sorry about the long posting but hopefully it might be able to shed some light on any backgroundto solve my problem. My PC runs Windows 98SE and one day a couple of weeks ago, for no apparent reason when I switched it on it wouldnt' go by the Windows 98 Welcome Screen (don't even know if that…
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New PC..
I am considering replacing my 5 year old PC with a new one. What features should i look for to make sure i am bang up to date. I use the PC for working on large digital files (photos), and for the internet . I shall wait for the New Year sales to save a bit of extra cash. I want a really fast computer, that can handle…
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Watch Peoples Webcams
just go on Google and type inurl:/view.shtml and it will come up with a load of things the ones called AXIS Video Server are the webcams you need broadband to watch them you can even move some of them around. hahahah this is the funniest thing i have seen for ages.lol
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LCD TVs and watching sport
We are getting a new TV and for aesthetic reasons I want an LCD. My husband has heard that they are not brilliant for watching football or rugby. So to keep us both happy what spec should I look for? I was going for a cheapish LG but suspect that we might need a higher spec, like a Sony of some sort? Could someone advise,…
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Rechargable cordless mouse
I have a Logitech rechargable cordless mouse and keyboard, I am using normal rechargable batteries since someone accidentally threw the original pack supplied with the mouse away.. well the charger won't charge the batteries in the mouse if I put them in the recharger cradle and I have to put them in my separate charger…
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xbox(not 360)connect to pc display ??
is it possible to connect xbox to pc display. i have a 19" flat monitor and have read in different forums that picture quality is much better comparing with crt. people have suggested different kinds of vga boxes etc but have anyone tried it with good results? thanks in advance
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550 Relay?
Hi Everyone :) I've got a problem with OE. Whenever I try to send a message, it comes back undelivered with 'relay 550 not permitted'. Can anyone tell me please what this means and how to cure it? many thanks Tiff x
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Creating a cashback website
Hi, I was wondering what kind of system I would need such as a database, login system if I was to create a cashback website. Does anyone know where I could find the script that I need? Any help would be appreciated :beer: PS if anyone could create the website for me I would pay lots of £££'s
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Domain name expiring
Hi Guys I have a domain name expiring in January 2007 can I renew it now , or do I have to wait till then thanks in advance
