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C# MessageBox class in Visual Studio 2005 help
Hihi. Just getting on with some programming and come across a strange (but prob simple to solve) problem. On the microsoft database, it gives an example of how to use a messagebox show method with buttons such as yes/no etc... It gives the example in multiple languages inc C#. On directly copying the code for testing…
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Checking email source
If I think I am recvieving emails from one person who is using different addresses, how can I check the source of the emails? Thanks
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Real tough problem
In our office we can't view our own website. At home I can view it. The company who sold us the domain name says everyone else in the world can see it (used megaproxy.com). The company who host the website can see it and I can FTP up to it. If I use my laptop in the office and piggy back the wifi network I can't see it. If…
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New Laptop Help.....!
Morning All Can any of the techies out there give me some help please. I am after a laptop but haven't a clue where to start in choosing one. I need an internet ready laptop, with a CD drive, with Windows package which will allow me to perform all the basic word processing functions and has room to store my photos. I don't…
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bluetooth: what to use on old laptop
I do not have bluetooth on this laptop. It only has 2 usb ports so I run mouse/hub from them. The hub has only one slot free. Can I run a bluetooth dongle, what kind and where should I get it and is it ok plugged into the hub or should I plug it into the pc's usb just when I use it? Do they work as well as built-in…
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Installing Linux May Void Manufacturer Warranty!
Hi, Just a heads up on a interesting article I found. Basically last few days I have seen people asking about gettiing a refund of around £50 via the EULA refund agreement, where you can reclaim the cost of Vista/XP if you refuse the agreement on a New PC because maybe you want to use Linux instead. However it seems that…
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Nintendo DS Lite - gremlins
Hi, never posted on this board before so here goes. My DS (7) has a DS Lite which hubby got her last year (in USA). Recently it has needed charged an awful lot & I suspect the battery might need replaced. Now it doesn't seem to be receiving a charge at all, & when its switched on she needs to reset the whole thing. Seeing…
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Memory management in XP
I recently added an additional 512mb (total RAM is now 1gb) of RAM to my trusty PC. All is running well but I was wondering if there is anything that needs to be done to optimise the way windows uses it. I know that you can change the page file settings, but to what? Is there anything else that needs to be changed? I guess…
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Recording 2 channels simultaneously
I have just purcashed a Yamada Twin Tuner 250GB Freeview PVR and was told that it could record 2 channels simultaneously. However the manual doesn't tell me how to do it and when I tried setting 2 channels to record it came with a conflict message. What am I doiing wrong or was I mis-sold the machine?
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Dazzle DVD Recorder sound problems
Hi, I have a dazzle DVD recorder and its working great, converting videos to dvds etc, but it will only work with sound on the Instant DVD Recorder software when I am trying to capture the video from the VHS recorder. I have tried numerous other programs, all of them display the video but not the sound. I have reinstalled…
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A scarey registery question
Having a few problems with the laptop. Things aren't running, some are crashing. When I get a chance, it will be a full re-install of XP. However as most of the errors seem to be registery based, according to Norton, and Norton can't fix them, but does suggest regedit. So go on, what do I do? Sample message from Norton The…
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this EULA refund deal thing
Hi guys, Does anyone know if this EULA refund agreement (where you can reclaim the cost of Vista/XP) is the same for any manufacturer? I'm looking at laptops, and £50 off the price for not having Windows sounds good to me. I know the cases I've read so far have all been Dell machines, but presumably if its in the Microsoft…
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Outlook Express
A friend at work has managed to lose OE from his pc!!:D How does he get it back - he's got no discs with pc - usual story, probably no backup either, can it be downloaded from the web, or any other ideas please Many thanks Steve
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Worm? Please help me get rid!
Just tried to send email to OH at work and keep getting Delivery Failed Notice. There is an attachment on the email which I didn't put there (well, not intentionally, anyway!) Name: ATT00183.dat Type: DAT file Am I right in thinking this is a worm, and if so, how do I get rid of it - words of one syllable for a technical…
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New printer/fax wanted
I'm looking for advice on getting a new all-in-one colour printer/scanner & fax. I'm not worried about photo printing. I've got a HP officejet 6110 that's making funny noises after a few years & will cost £30 for a guy to do a basic maintenance job on. I was happy enough with it but not with the price of the ink. Usually…
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bluetooth
how can i send more than one file from a comp to a phone instead of singly? ive only seen one download on google for this, repeated over lots of sites and the primary site jusr refreshes when you try to download it. i want to send 30 files theres no way im gonna sit here and do it one by one!
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does anyone know of any internet security..
hi there, I have a bit of a problem. my internet security (currently norton) is due to expire tomorrow...the trouble is i cannot afford to buy another one at the moment. does anyone know of sny free trials on iternet decurity that would get me buy for a few months.... thanks a lot sylvia
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Wireless AV sender
I have a TV upstairs with no outside aerial connection. It works well with an indoor aerial but I only have 5 channels. I have a freeview box and an NTL box downstairs. Would I be able to connect a wireless AV sender to my upstairs tv (and downstairs box?) and watch either freeview or the NTL channels upstairs as well? And…
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Sony Nav-U U50 Satnav Headaches.
Having missed out on one of the Medion specials at Tesco earlier this month , I've taken the plunge with a refurbished Sony Nav-U U50 unit from Valutech. Paid £69.99 + del = £74. Being a satnav newbie I wondered if I'm experiencing abnormal problems with this unit. 1. I can stand outside on a clear evening and fail…
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Refund on LCD TV @ Currys
Right, to start with I'm an idiot! Bought an LCD TV that looked great in the shop but is crap when I get it home an try to play computer games or watch Videos. Is a rubbish picture on TV and dvd too! Anyway. Is it possible to get a refund? :confused: The Currys receipt states that refunds only given for faulty goods or if…
