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problems downloading using Opera
everytime I try & download all i get is loads of: MZ�ÿÿ¸@º this even happens when trying to download a newer version of opera any suggestions whats going on ?
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Mcafee 2007
Hi Just bought mcafee security suite 2007 and updated my computer with it problem i have my laptop which is networked with my pc via direct cable cannot access the internet unless i turn of mcafee firewall anyway around this?
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How do i install an Epson Stylus Photo RX425?
Hi, i hope someone out there can help because i'm useless with technology! My friend has given me her old printer but she didn't have the installation cd and despite searching the internet i've found a 'driver' to download but i don't know what i'm missing because when i put my digital camera memory card into the printer i…
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Cable TV....picture seems 'slow' ?
I have Virgin Media Cable TV, for my sins, and am finding that the picture does not appear to keep up with the sound? At first, I thought it was just a lip-sync problem, but looking closer it is more like the TV is just showing 2 pictures out of every 4, as it were, and so somebody speaking just does not look right. If I…
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Free Mcafee with Skybroadband Problem!
Hi, I have sky broadband on both my main PC and my laptop. I havent had any problems with my desktop. However my lap top is currently not fully protected. I've managed to narrow it down to the fact that "the signature file is more than 30 days old". I have gone on the protected status and to "fix", this then brings up "no…
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I Need A Geek-- I Dont Want To Be Blonde Even Though I Am
Hi my husband is retiringin September and I want to give him a really special present to thank him for working so hard for our family. I want to get him an Ipod and docking station. Advice please. Thats all I know-- what I want to get him. How do I choose I am not the slightest bit techy. I don't mind pushing the boat out…
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PRINCE2 Project Mgmt
Has anyone done the PRINCE2 exams, would you recommend it?
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Watch losing time!
Hello, I have a battery operated watch (Ellesse) which keeps losing time on me! It has had a new battery but starts by losing 5 minutes pretty quickly, it keeps going but then gradually loses more time. Please does anyone know whether this might be caused by just a dodgy battery (I've tried two) or has the watch given up…
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New Comp - Can't get quidco to track
been using quidco for the past few months - have a new computer in work and can't get quidco to track anything using firefox, but i can't follow instructions on quidco's website for using firefox as firefox has changed (newer version) and the options that quidco ask you to tick or not tick in the settings are not there…
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PDF document to word
How can I convert a PDF document to a word document so that I can edit it?
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Help - Dvd Burner Tray
Just bought a new pc and spent yesterday installing various progs, etc. The dvd tray was in the out position, the phone rang, I turned round quickly and hit the tray hard with my knee. The whole tray came out but seems undamaged. I put back on guide rail but cannot get it to retract more than an inch, either by pushing or…
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Top SpyWare/Aware remover solution
Spyware Scrapper is a spyware removal tool that will remove spyware and adware by using smart scanning techniques within your systems memory and your Windows registry. This spyware killer features a scheduler, live updates, and home page hijack protection. Featuring a large database, this spyware removal tool will protect…
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How to block particular websites over wireless network?
Hi, I was wondering if there was a possibility of blocking certain websites over a network, without changing the hosts file on each computer in the house?(8 computers in network in total) I have a Belkin wireless router and was wondering if there was any such method available??? Thank you
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mp3 on dvd-r
hi there i friend has lots of mp3s stored on a dvd-r and wants to put them on his hardrive, is it a case of just copy and paste, i no with a music cd you have to rip it to the hardrive before it will play it from the hardrive. we tried riping it with windows media player 11 but that only works with cds. if it does need…
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Installing XP on a Vista Computer
Planning to buy a laptop to replace my sister's old PC. Naturally it will come with Vista software. On the hard drive there will be a partition, say drive D, for recovery purposes. Plan to create recovery discs before using the laptop for internet etc. Sister has a XP Home software which was supplied with her old pc. The…
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What Software Packages to Use?
I currently use Spybot Search and Destroy as well as ACG antivirus as well as a firewall call Zonealarm. Are there any other packages that are available for free that are good for keeping a system running smoothly. The reason I ask is because at the moment when I watch clips on Youtube the video regualary stops and starts…
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Broken PSP Screen - HELP!!!
Evening all hope someone can help me my son has drop and broken his PSP screen. The actual screen is not cracked but the picture behind the screen is just a mass of blurred colour.:eek: Does anyone know if it can be mended and how to find out where it can be mended. Thanks hope someone can help as I have a very upset…
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microsoft word password retrieval?
Hi all knowledgeable Techie's, Just a quick question - Is it possible to somehow retrieve a forgotten password on a word document? If so, can someone please tell me how please. TIA Spikey
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File sharing-XP and Vista
I have spent literally years trying to find a way to file share between two computers. This is my latest attempt. I read a post earlier that suggests their may be issues between file sharing with vista and XP, but I couldn't figure out the problem through that post. So my question: how do I file share between two…
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External Hard Drive NOT recognised by PC...
I just installed an Evesham 3.5 500GB External Hard Drive to my PC. It should be 'plug & play' (on XP) Everything seemed fine - had all the little 'speech bubbles' at the bottom of the screen showing its progress. Then a message confirming installation - and that device was ready to use. BUT, it has NOT been detected in MY…
