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help with scanning needed please
I have scanned photos before and haven't had any problems until now. I tried to scan some old photos 2"x2" at a high resolution 9600 and 4800 so that I could get them enlarged without losing clarity. This time the scan goes OK and I change the resolution and scan again. I then try to access the scanned image on HP Image…
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Image hosting.
Can anyone reccomend a good hosting site like photobucket but not photobucket as that site takes ages to load up so I left, I just want to upload some holiday snaps fo friends and family. :beer:
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Recommend Laptop: Lightwt + Large Screen
I need to find a laptop for a small female user. She needs a large screen to view large spreadsheets, and also needs the portability, so as lightweight as possible would be great. I want to get a docking station with it so will get 19" or larger TFT to go with it, but it needs to be used off that too. No other specific…
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Internet Explorer & Help Not Opening
When I try to open IE the window opens and then closes again. When I try to open the "Help and Support" absolutely nothing happens. I have run a virus check with AVG and it shows nothing. I have booted in safe mode but still have the same symptoms. I am running Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 and automatic…
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Coreldraw package. Where can I get?
Does anyone know where i could get a cheap or even free? (coverdisk?) copy of Coreldraw series 10 or above? Bit stuck as when looking only finding X3 full package and its over £200 which is too much for me to pay out at this time :(
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Start Menu - Programs - No Programs?
Hi I run Windows ME and my program files have disappeared from my startup menu. It has the Programs bit, and an arrow, which only takes me to startup and no programs - I had loads before... All the programs are still on the PC, but the start menu has none. Any idea how I can restore it? Thanks
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Help! Think Storm Might have Blown Ethernet Cards?
Hi guys, Shortly after leaving my home last weekend (I work away from home), there was a storm in which there was a very quick power cut (out for about 10 minutes). My mother regularly uses a wired internet connection on her pc which I have rigged up to a netgear router. I also have a desktop connected to this. Looks like…
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Small problem with Outlook
Hi I am using Outlook and it is all fine, with one exception. When I receive an e-mail with a link on which to click it won't take me to the site. Can anyone help? Thanks :D
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New external hard drive - now how do I back up??
I have just bought a Western Digital external HD, and want to start my new life where I am sensible and back up my files, but I am having the following problems: When I go through the back up wizard in xp, my new K:drive is not one of the options to save to - am I using the right software? I would prefer not to spend any…
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Trojan Win32.Pcast real?
Hi Have just downloaed itunes from the apple website, my Aol spyware programme has picked up this trojan "Win32.Pcast" avg hasnt found anything, cant seem to find out much about this on the net, one thing on google thought it might be a false positive but would really like to know if anyone knows if this is a real trojan…
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PS2 not playing most of my son's DVDs
I wonder if anyone can help me? both of my sons have a PS2 - one a slimline version & the other the older style one - both of them have started to not play most of their DVD's. We have used the disc cleaner & it hasn't made any difference, any advice would be greatly recieved.:confused: Thanks
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New energy daving tefal kettle - amazing
as per title this kettle promises energy saving and is kind of cool, shall be getting this, 1st of july in curry's http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=f64ebfae-6f57-482f-ab40-ad68b6ad0bcf&&Headline=Instant+tea+now+unbelievably+instant!
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PC's and thunderstorms..
I was always told to unplug pc's from the phone line in thunderstorms in case a phone pylon was hit and it fried the computer... we now have a wireless connection but I'm wondering what the risks are with having the pc during a thunderstorm?
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Which laptop processor will be faster.......
.....and would i have any problems running Vista Premium. The choices are - AMD Turion TL52 Processor with 2gb Ram and 160gb hd, or Celeron M430 Processor with 1gb Ram and 120gb hd. Many Thanks in Advance. Edit: Forgot to mention its use will be mainly for surfing the web - not downloading, or multimedia useage.
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Loss of connection when viewing video clips
I am having to reset my router due to loss of connection when attempting to view trailers/movie clips etc. Is there something I should be looking for either in my PC settings or with the router. I am running a wireless network however the pc in question is wired into the router. ISP is Virgin media. Thanks in advance.
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Should I Use AVG Anti-Spyware and Anti-Rootkit Free
Hello all - Use the main AVG anti-virus (free) programme as my main virus protection. Also use the free Zone Alarm firewall plus the Windows Defender and XP firewall. Just wondering if anyone think its also using the 2 additional free AVG products mentioned in the title?
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Help need to get a copy of excel today
Hi Bloody OU course tells me I now need a copy of excel for course work. Have an assignment due soon and really need a copy of excel today. Does anyone know of any site where I can purchase and they can send to me via email regards and thanks
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Best program to copy your camcorder movies to CD/DVD
Hi Can anybody tell me the best program (possibly free) to edit my tapes from my camcorder and then put them on CD or DVD. I have tried Windows Movie maker and I keep getting problems with it so I thought someone maybe able to tell me a better program. Also Windows movie maker seems to be able to get an hour or more of…
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Vista Probs (niggly probs)
I've got Vista Home Premium, having lots of niggly problems with it, anyone else seeing this in their help menus? This happens all the time, anytime I need to access help, the topics are distorted and show up with those red x's. Any way I can sort this out? I was looking for themes too, because I'd like to get a proper…
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Digital Camera - what to get, from the highstreet
Hello, Maybe a little off topic here. Basically i am going on Holiday on Monday and want to buy a good digital camera at a bargain price and off the high street(as i leave Monday night and need it before then for sure, but if i can get a bargain off the net that will be delivered by Monday then i would consider that).…
