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Can you block access to MSN Messenger?
Hi Folks, Sorry if this has been asked before but what I'm looking for is something that can block access to internet messenger services like MSN. I've tried several of the suggestions scattered around the internet but none have been particularly successful. Most seem to assume that teenagers have limited abilities to…
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Vista problems
Hi there. We have been gifted a Compaq computer with a Vista Home Premium operating system. We are having a few teething probs. It won't let us download attachments in our e-mails. It seems to download them into a temporary file but as soon as the download is complete, it goes back to the original message. We have tried to…
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Lost Windows XP key
I need to reinstall my windows XP but stupidly lost the activation key. I know that there is a free program that I can download that finds the key while my system is still active. Does anyone know where I can find the download? Thanks
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Freeview box query
Hi May sound like a daft question, but does a tv have to have a scart socket to enable a freeview box to work?
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DECT Phone Extension
Anybody know if you can get DECT phone extensions? In case that doesn't make sense, what I want is a wireless unit that is compatible with my DECT phone system that can be used to plug my Sky digibox in to the phone system. This is for a SKY+ box (seems to be significant). Cheers DonDon
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Kerio ad blocker
Hi all I've installed Kerio firewall over the weekend and it's running fine (apart from having to teach it everything, which is a pain). Now, if I go onto eBay, it blocks most of the pages as it is classing them as ads. I want to keep the ad-blocker on but allow eBay to display correctly. I've had a look in the list of ad…
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Collaborating printers?
I have a Canon IP4300 which I bought for printing photos. To be honest my old HP is better (I do use both). However, I am wondering if I can do anything to improve the photos when using the Canon? I do change the paper type etc, but is there anything else? The colour quality is not good at all.... Thanks Nicks
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mini-dv question for use in canada
im going with my family to canada for a month and wondering do i need to take mini-dv tapes from here or should i get them in canada. would the tapes bought from canada work on my camcorder bought from uk? what i was thinking of is tranfering from tape to dvds in canada borrowing someones pc but then those recording would…
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Plasma TV Table Top Stand
I have a Pioneer Plasma TV and need to buy a table top stand. The model is PDP 436PE. I believe the model number for the stand is PDK-TS10. Can anyone tell me the best and cheapest place to buy this. :confused: Many thanks
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automatic computer standby/shut down. need help
ok my computer shuts down sometimes, someitmes when iam surfing the internet, or sometimes when iam not even doing anything and i leave it for a sec and it shuts down. iam on a pc. the hard drive power light button thing turns yellow instead of green and my screen turns black, the screen power button turns yellow also.…
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Venturer PVS11022 hack
Can anyone help just bought this portable dvd player but its region 2, Venturer PVS11022. I'm looking for a region hack, any help appreciated!!!!!!!!!! thanks.
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dell order preproduction help
hello i ordered a dell computer friday 20 july it is still on preproduction how long will it take it to change to production are dell looking for the parts how long before they start producing the desktop c521 also how long do people normally recieve desktops from dell my estimated deivery date is 16 august 2007 help
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ebay still leaves me without an OS
I'm assuming my previous thread got killed because some were talking about illegal activation - (and I was joining in). But I still need advice about legal matters. I bought a PC off ebay which claimed to have a legal COA sticker. This pc has a COA on it and had windows reinstalled prior to being sold to me. This windows…
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Can Anyone Hep Me With a Couple of Questions Please??
Hi all. First of all, can anybody suggest a good popup blocker please? The one I had slowed my PC right down and wouldnt stop many of them. Ideally I could do with one that doesn't require any "techie" knowledge as I'm a bit of a 'simpleton' when it comes to computers :-( Secondly, does anybody know if its possible to…
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The Best Free website hosting
Hi I am look a good hosting site to set up a website based around a research project I done over the last few months. Sarah
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Help Again!!!
I posted a thread last night as my MIL was having some problems with her PC. I followed the advice in the sticky regarding removing spyware etc and all seemed to be fine...... She is now trying to access Yahoo for her email and is receiving the following message.... The browser you are using refuses to sign in ( cookies…
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Best Freeview Box for Reception??
I've been doing a hunt and trying to compare freeview boxes for their reception pulling powers. Information on some forums that the obselete ones from the ondigital time are probably still the best, but they don't make them anymore. In terms of boxes that can be bought today - has anyone got any particularly strong views…
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connection
i have a new router but i keep losing the connection it says the signal is very low how can i make it stronger i have agv7 do you think i need more security cause someone said panda was good i have never heard of this cheers
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Adaware updates problem
Hi all I've been trying to update my Adaware definitions for about 2 weeks now, but I always get an "Error retrieving updates" message. Short of redownloading the program - anyone any ideas? Anyone else having problems?
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Which easy to use (not digital)camera to buy?
My daughter wants to buy a camera that uses film. However, she is very much a novice so wants something that auto focuses etc, but will give better results than the disposable camera she used on holiday. She does not want something too expensive, and I do not know what to suggest. She does not want to have to adjust the…
