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gaming headset wont work
Hi, I have got a headset for gaming and talking on messenger but I can hear myself, but when I connect to someone the whole PC freezes. I think it maybe windows firewall but I have no idea how to configure it for the headset. Any help appreciated thanks Jen
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Good cheap home cinema system?
Hi All, After much experience with both refurbished brand name items (AIWA, ok not the biggest name but at least heard of) and also well known names second hand (Sony mainly) my latest home cinema system internal amp has packed in on the left hand side, so 5.1 surround sound just isnt the same anymore :( Wanted to replace…
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New posts
When I am reading a thread and want to see any new replies to that thread ,I usually press on New Posts and have to go down the list and find the thread I was reading and go through the rigmarole of going to the end.... There must be an easier way. Sorry if it is obvious!!!:confused:
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Cheapest supplier of latest components - Trade and Finance
Hi. I'm looking for a cheap supplier of computer parts that also stocks the latest components. I applied for an Advancetec trade account back in November and whereas their prices do seem to be at the lower end of the scale, their customer service is a bit lacking, although the rest of their service is good. However, they…
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Hijackthis log. Help please?
I have been getting messages on startup about missing or unable to find scvhost so I thought I'd post a hijackthis log on here nd see what the replies are. There is something a miss maybe very minor but it is irritating me. As I've just finished my fourth exam this week I'm getting started on the list of things I've been…
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HP NX6325 AMD Sempron 3500+ - Any good ?
Hi, thinking of buying this. http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/117785 Any comments please!
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Boxing - Hatton v Uranga - any freeview?
Hi, Does anyone know of anywhere i could watch the fight above without having to pay skys extortionate £15? I was wondering whether there was anywhere onthe web or something? All sensible suggestions welcome! Thanks
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Stereo sounds on TV with Sky
When I watch BBC, /ITV etc on the TV, I can get stereo sound no problem (built into the TV, no external speakers or anything fancy). However, when watching through Sky, I get mono. I've checked the settings on Sky and it's set to stereo. Any ideas?
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monitor problem
Hi,when i leave my pc on overnight i turn the monitor off,however recently when i turn the monitor back on i have a glaring white page....if i turn it on and off again i see the desktop for a millisecond and then it fades to white again.To combat this i have to shut the pc down and reboot....any ideas what it could…
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Video to DVD
We have several family videos that we would like to transfer to DVD. We would also like to make a DVD from various videos for a family member as a momento of a family ocassion. We have a DVD player but it doesn't record. We don't have a VHS anymore. Is the best way to do this to purchase a DVD recorder and VHS combi…
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Ubuntu Linux
I have just downloaded the Ubuntu linux Live CD It runs perfectly well from the CD, and i am thinking about installing it onto the hdd. I started the install process but it asks what i want doing with the partition. I have 2 partitions on the hdd options 1 automatically delete the partion and install 2. automatically…
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Computer keeps crashing - help!
Had a problem with malware a few days ago which took a few days to fix but got there in the end. However, my computer is now prone to going blue screen at random intervals now, it mentions somethings wrong with a file system 32 - does this mean I have to format everything and reinstall?
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Can`t print emails
Hi can anybody help ive got some emails which i need to print but when i try to print them off i get a box come up saying INTERNET EXPLORER SCRIPT ERROR an error has occurred in the script on this page Line: 2020 Char:1 ERROR : unspecified error code: 0 URL : res://ieframe.dll/preview.dlg do you want to continue running…
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Need Solaris Help Please!
Good morning everyone. Help!!! I'm a computer novice and I took advantage of the free Solaris 10 offer in PC Shopper posted lasted November (?). Someone kindly reminded us that the registration deadline is a few days away so I tried to install it last night. I have 3 discs, 1 page of fairly useless info and a big headache!…
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Help choosing between two high-end motherboards
Hi. I build computers locally to earn some spare cash, but most of the systems are lower end (comparatively) as clients don't have the cash for expensive units. Anyway, I'm now finally getting round to treating myself and I want something that'll rock both the house and everything else for that matter for kilometres around…
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Locking files and folders on PC
I'd like to lock my folders and I understand there's some software you could download from the internet and lock folders and files with a password. Since I'm not too techi literate could someone give me the least complicated link to one such software please?
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BikeJugs.exe? in Startup Menu
When trying to restore my daughters Dell laptop performance by removing programs that start automatically using the System Configurationtool (Msconfig.exe) I came across this:- "StartUp Item" BikeJugs "Command" C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\online atom thunk mfcd\BikeJugs.exe Operating System Windows…
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Possible CPU Fault
Hi guys, It's weird for me to aska tecky question, as I am usually the one answering lol, but anyways need to scratch someones head... I've rescued a PC from my garage, got it all working, but was a bit temprimental, in that required a few goes at switching it on before it finally went for it, i.e. I had to switch the main…
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Wireless Installation On Existing Connection
I have to install a wireless network on an existing ADSL connection (Tiscali, I think). I've only ever done new installations and cable before. Do I need to preserve the MAC address of the existing modem and port it to the new one or can I just plug and go? Thanks.
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virus on laptop help please
hiya my father in laws laptop as got a virus on it ,cant do anything ,have tried various cleaners but nothing ,have noticed a link at the start up saying private area dont know wat this is wasnt there before ,can anyone help,oh and cant get on the internet :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:
