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Vista - free security
I have just got a new laptop with Vista pre-installed but I dont want to use the norton whatsit that they keep trying to set me up with I would rather use one of the free ones like AVG or AVAST. Which one of these would be best and are they both compatible with Vista? Would one of these alone be enough protection for my…
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HELP with OE remail back up
I have just tried to back up my emails using the following I received from this section earlier this year but have messed up:- OE >tools >options> maintenance> store folder> in store location window copy path to folder location, paste into IE browser, erase the "outlook express" from the end of the path, click go > copy…
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.Net Framework uninstall
On my XP system I have .Net Framework Versions 1, 1.1 (patch), 2 & 3. Can I uninstall 1, 1.1 & 2 without it affecting version 3? What I'm trying to say is, is version 3 cumulutive in that it incorporates all the previous versions within itself. nullogik
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home network setup in vista help
Hi all i have recently bhought a new laptop so i now have two computers. One is a desktop and one is a laptop. Whatr i would like to do is link them up in some sort of wireless network so that i can share files printers etc between the two computers. I have a wireless router which i have already manged to setup to share my…
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how do digital photos display on a widescreen tft?
I'm after a new tft and the shops only seem to be stocking widescreen now. How do digital photos display on a widescren monitor as I currently have 1280x1024 and the model i am looking at is 1440x900. Does it stretch and distort them or does it crop bits off? thanks
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Help-My DD has done something to my laptop!
Hi My lovely DD has done something to my laptop. Everytime I click on something to open or go to the next page, it opens in a new window:confused: ....how do i stop it????? Its driving me mental. PP xx
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wav or mp3?
I have an option of downloading and buying mp3 or wav whats the difference wav is more expensive than the mp3,whats the best one to get and why
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Free Macbook!!!
Hi there, Sorry about this thread for it is banned to put a referral scam here. So I've deleted my original one.
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Website help please
Can anyone help me please? Would be very grateful of any advice. I want to set up a website (which I am going to get someone else to build for me). I have (finally) found a name which I want ... and I want to buy the domains up asap (just incase they dissapear whilst I am trying ot find someone to build my site). Problem…
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Laptop missing letters
Hi My laptop is about 18 months old. The last week or so whenever im typing it has started missing odd letters and its really annoying!Im constantly having to back over the type and add in the missing letters Its not the same letter and it doesnt appear its coz they are sticking Any suggestions what i can do/what it could…
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Low memory on D drive
Hi I am running a two month old Acer laptop. The memory is split between two drive, 25GB on each. My D drive ios showing there is only 1.18GB of free space. On looking on the drive I cannot see where all the memory could have gone. The other drive is about 50% full. I have no music or photos on the computer and only have…
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Key has stopped working on my keypad
Can anybody help me? I spilt a drink on my laptop and now the letter in between c & b on the keypad is not working. Is there any way to rectify this? I tried taking off the button to see if I could clean underneath but that hasn't helped. thanks
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.MPC file - Help please!!
Hopefully you lovely people here can help... I have some .mpc music files on my PC and don't know how to play them:confused: . I have googled the file and downloaded various decoders/coders but I can't seem to get any to work. Am I useless or what? :o :rotfl: Can anyone help me? Thanks MrsB.
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Not Sure If New Memory Stick Is Working
Hi I recently purchased another 512mb of memory, it seems to be the same brand and size as the stick I already have in my machine, but I am not sure if it is being picked up as my computer does not appear to be any faster and when I run everest home edition system information it stills says my memory is 512mb, below is…
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Orbicam and messenger wont work on my new laptop? Acer 9301
Hi I wondered if anyone knows whats going on with my new laptop Acer 9301. The built in webcam worked fine at first but has stopped working i get a error message now and the same wth msn messanger. I'm getting stressed out now and dont know what to do, I'm on windows vista premium. Its this laptop.…
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Power Cable Help Please!!
Hi, I Need Help finding a power supply for a printer. I know this: Pin Signal 1 +24 V dc 2 Not Connected 3 Ground Anyone got any idea of what cable i need? Thanks Jake
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Proplus.msi????
I am trying to update my computer but this does not happen because the above file is missing!! There is a message saying "Proplus.msi not found" How can I sort this out?? Any suggestions please...
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Online Radio Station with Winamp Help
I friend recommended this website, https://www.sly-fm.com , its an online music radio station, it works in windows media player alright for me, except whenever i try to play it in winamp it just comes up with an error messge saying windows has encountered an error....., my mp3's work fine in winamp but just the…
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internet explorer prob
can anyone please help? not sure whats gone wrong?? when i click on internet explorer icon it wont connect to internet? also my yahoo mail is the same?? the only way i can get on internet is with microsoft outlook, please if anyone can help im not tech minded so easy steps please. thank you in advance for any help. all…
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help with file
I have film stored on my hard drive. I want to watch it on my computer to check that its okay before I burn it onto DVD, but when I use Windows Media I can only hear the sound - how do I see the pictures as well (I have windows vista basic) ????? Thanks