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new to computers
Hi Daft question - but I am new to computers - and just bought first one. Its making a heck of a noise from base unit - as in constantly at present - am I doing something wrong, or should I just stick in the earplugs. Sorry to sound so naive/stupid! :confused: ceridwen
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Burning DVDs for free on XP?
Hi, does anyone know any free software for burning dvd movies? I am not sure which sites to trust so any help would be very welcome!
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Netgear 834Gt
Hi I set up a friends system AOL on a netgear 834gt modem router. It has been working fine for the last 2 weeks, now lights 2 and flash constantly and there is no internet connection. Any help please.
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Word 2000 missing icons
I have noticed that my Word 2000 has two gaps in the toolbar. When I position the mouse over the positions, they act like buttons and can be pressed, but don't do anything. Any suggestions on how they got there and how to get rid of them?
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request : website building tender site
I remember seeing a link on here to a website that you can put your website out to tender to all the techie's to build, but I cant find the thread, anyone remember or got ideas ?
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Sky-surf speak see
Pls Has anyone used this sky service and what do you think? we want to chuck in our pipex and go for this package All views appreciated thanks medical
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Quick query regarding "the volume is dirty" message.
Hi guys, I've just switched on my pc and instead of the usual Windows XP logo, the following message was displayed (I made a few quick scribblings before it all went off the screen, so some later parts are incorrect or missing ): Checking file system on C: The type of file system is NTFS The volume is dirty CHKDSK is…
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Removing old flash player
I am updating to Macromedia Flash Player version 9.0.28.0, older versions were detected when I scanned using "software inspector". I have downloaded the latest version, but it is showing as macromedia flash player 8 on my add/remove programs and yet the software inspector is picking versions 4,5,6 & 7 on my computer.…
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Dell laptop keyboard letter has come off
The Letter L has come off my sons Dell Laptop and will not attach back on. How can I fix it? Thanks
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broadband connection question
dad's just got a new pc with a LAN RJ-45 port and what i want to know is will he still need a network card for use with ethernet cable? he's having the cable installed on Wed afternoon for the broadband
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Free view question..
having searched the forum i think i have the answer to one of my questions, but just for me, could someone say ' if i can simply plug in a free view box where my (now broken) satellite box was' ie - i plug the satalite cable from the dish into the freeview box, and everything would work ok. (we haven't subscribed to sky…
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Speakers for TV
I would like to connect a pair of speakers to my TV, I'm not looking for some fancy multimedia setup, the TV speakers have started to crackle a bit and I just don't think they are up to the job. Can anyone recommend some?
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Windows clock keeps changing
I've set the correct time on the clock and i've synched it with the GMT time and saved it but when i turn the comp off - it just picks some random time and then i have to do it all over again.. has my comp got a virus?
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Can I manipulate a Windows Media File?
A kind person has produced a promotional CD-R video (pictures only, no sound) for a charity I help out. It runs for 30 seconds with lots of pictures and writing - too fast to take in. When first saved, Windows explorer says it was a "MS DOS Batch File 1KB" but when I copied it, it came up as a "Windows Media Audio/Video…
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netgear and the wii
what am i doing wrong i'm trying to connect the wii to my wireless network it finds the ssid when i allow it to broadcast but when sitting for ages with a real steady hand:cool: :rotfl: keying in the wpa on the wii it then comes up with error code 51330 i have a netgear dg 834g v3 router if that helps:confused:
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Internet connection problems
Hi I have recently installed Tiscali Broadband at home, on my Windows 2000 PC, which has been running fine. Suddenly, it still connects, but no pages are loading/emails not downloading. I have tried every clean-up/win doctor/Defrag. I've also been through the checks with Tiscali, and the have even given me the DNS IP…
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Sky HD Question?
I've got Sky+ and was thinking of getting Sky HD... Would I need to pay another £10 a month, onto top of the Sky+ subsciption charge of £10? (£20) :confused: Many Thanks
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help do you think this a good deal for a toshiba laptop
what you think of this toshiba laptop L100 170 on sale on amazon uk for 577 pounds i think its cheap and a bargain what do you think specs 1.4hz 40gb dvdrw 512mb ram XP what you think for 577 i am a newbie please help reply its on amazon uk type in toshiba laptop and go down you will see please help reply
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Best PS2 game - two players
Hi, I know nothing of PS2 or games really, can anyone recomend a game that is suitable for a 5-6 year old that we can play together?? Many Thanks, Angie
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2 PC's connected through same modem
Is it possible to run 2 PC's off the same internet connection without using a router ? I am currently on cable modem but shortly (moving house) will be on ASDL, so would be interested in answer for either/both. Thanks in anticipation, Mr_F.
