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Virus/firewall
I have the security suite for Norton 2007 but am aware of people having problems. I did install it yesterday but noticed my PC being a little slower. I have taken it off and all is well. Should I try installing it again or go for AVG and Zone alarm?
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Ipod v Nano
I want to buy my husband and Ipod of some sort, but I'm not sure whether to get him a Nano (8gb £169) or the Ipod (30gb £179). He's not a avery patient person so I need to know what one would be easier to use, it will be used more for music rather than video although storing photographs could be usefull. Any help…
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"Ad blocked here by SPF" when browsing message-What is this?
I keep get the message 'Ad blocked here by SPF' in Firefox (and IE) when I visit certain pages. One I know for sure that it happens on is http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_payg_main.asp (I can get onto the main Phones4u site) Im usink Kerio free firewall but it never did this before so not sure what could be causing it?…
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My ipod won't work, it makes me sad!
My ipod won't work, its an old 40Gb click wheel with none colour screen. When I turn it on you can hear it trying to read but just clicks. The apple logo comes on then the little ipod logo with the apple website address. Do I need to take it to an apple agent, or is their something I can do to sort it out myself? Thanks in…
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Help with Memory Upgrade for Laptop
I want to upgrade my Laptop Memory. It takes in PC2700 200pin and has two slots. Currently I have 256MB x2 and I want to get one with 1GB to that I can run my laptop faster. I have seen one for £44.76 inc vat and delivery at dabs.com If anyone know any cheaper one please advice. Also, I'd like to know if I get a PC3200…
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Create an association in the Folder Options control panel
Hi everybody, Could someone be kind enough to help me solve the following problem? When trying to open a page e.g., https://www.bbc.co.uk using the internet explorer, I am getting the following message everytime , and as a result I can not open any page. "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing…
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Your best suggested videeo camera, please!
I intend to buy a digital video camera in the near future, I have looked at the formats available and hope someone can help me. I am going on holiday to the Rockies and Alaska shortly and hope to make a short DVD of our holiday, csn someone advise the best format which will allow me to edit the video I take and allow me to…
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Strange Bill
My friend said that she had a bill pop up on her computer yesterday from a company saying that they owed £39.99 subscription to a !!!!!! site. They said she had signed up for it at the begining of May and her subs were due. There is only her and her husband in the house, the day this is supposed to have happened they were…
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calling all TV engineers!
my TV goes pink frequently - I can change the option from custom to standard or sports & it'll be ok for about 5 mins then gradually go pink again - I've spent the afternoon watching the French Open changing the option every 5 mins - what can it be?
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windows cannot find explore.exe???
this laptop driving me crazy....... downgraded from xp to windows 98 se put in disc accepted serial.... set up my network card... found router but when i click explore icon i get PROGRAM NOT FOUND windows cannot find explore.exe This program is needed for opening files sO CANT SURF.... what am i doing?????????????? then in…
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advice on buying laptop
I'm looking for a new laptop for my business. As it's a new venture money is tight but the business is IT related so need it to be good enough for the forseeable future e.g. next 12-18 months. Ideally want to spend under £500. It must have 1GB RAM, I would like it to have a decent processor, graphics card and 17" screen…
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Laptop Power Socket Broken - any advice?
Wonder if anyone can help? We have an HP laptop (about 4 years old) and the power socket has suddenly stopped working, in that it doesn't seem to recognise the power cable and doesn't charge. We thought it was the charging cable so we bought a replacement from someone on the web but no luck. So, does anyone have any ideas…
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Contacting Google
Does anyone have an email address for Google UK or US. :beer:
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blocked printer head
I have a canon ip5200 printer one of the print heads seems to be blocked .The spray pattern is really reduced .Ive tried all the nozzle cleaning /head cleaning in the print software and nothing .I then tried cleaning with isopropyl alcohol.a little better.. Has any one got any ways of fixing this .:confused: ...I use none…
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Worms or something similar
I have been experiencing quite a few problems with my computer but it has improved a lot since I did a System Restore. But, with MSE I find I have to log in every time. Does anyone know why this is? One thing I have learned is that I have too many security devices but I have been unable to uninstall AVG 7.5 or McAfee. Can…
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Old Style technical problem - analog tv
I have "inherited" an analog Toshiba TV, without a manual. When I first turn it on, the volume is loud enough to blow your socks off. How do I change the volume setting so that it's at a bearable level when I switch it on? Thanks in advance
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Please help! re: moving computer.
Hi, before i start i'd just like to say that i know next to nothing about computers and i have a great difficulty in explaining things well. :D I have a desktop computer and in my front room which is connected to broadband with a modem via my cable box, i'm with virgin. I wanted to move the computer upstairs into my…
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looking a a divx player
i have films on my pc that are AVI format, is this DIVX? i want to play them on the TV without plugging laptop in, so my kiddie can watch when he wants. now i do not really want to be converting files all the time, i have tried this and playback does not work still and quality on pc is not as good. So question is i guess i…
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Another wireless router question
last week i went into pcworld & explained to a salesman that i wanted to move my computer upstairs. I am on broadband/tv/phone with ntl he advised me that & sold me a d-link wireless g kit model dwl-922. Today i have installed it the way the cd-rom has shown me. The trouble is, pardon me for being a techno dunce but the…
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Ebuyer/Google checkout question.
Anyone know if you can change or delete an order placed with Ebuyer through google checkout ? I’ve just stuck an order in (as it’s the last day for the £10 deal) and I’ve somehow gone an ordered an ATX motherboard and a Micro ATX / Baby AT case !! (on separate orders to get the tenner off each).
