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Vista OS
I am thinking of buying a new desktop computer. I have some very expensive software for my machine embroidery hobby. Checking up on the software, I read that it will not work with the 64bit versions of Vista (32bit is OK). I cannot afford/justify buying the latest software. My question is, how do I tell which version of…
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Old type ps2 drawer not opening
Hi, i wonder if anyone can help, my sons ps2 old style fatter version, the drawer wasnt closing fully and was stuck so i pushed it in so it is in alignment with the body but it is not opening. The disc is able to be read and played, I have turned it upside down and placed it flat as opposed to standing up as it was before,…
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Sata HDD
My hard disk on my lap top has failed (im backed up at least) bought a new sata hdd today but windows installation cant see the sata drive. Bios see's it ok Does XP pro come with any sata driver built in? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Help I think my computer has a virus!
Hi My duaghter was on here last night and although she vehmentley denies it i think she has downloaded some kind of annoying spyware thats keeps opening up new pages and has seriously slowed my computer down. I keep getting new webpages that is trying to sell me the ultimate defender software and I kep getting 'Spyware…
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Is this TV any good?
Hi, can anybody tell me if this TV is any good? Thanks. http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=4C4W&InMerch=1
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Thunderbird v2.0.0.6 deleting junk emails problem
I've just upgraded to the latest Thunderbird (v2.0.0.6). Previously if I marked an email in the inbox as junk it automatically moved it to the junk folder but since updating I have to mark it and then delete it to get it out of the inbox. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get it back to how it used to be?
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Sky+ or Freeview
I have a Sky + box but no longer want or can afford to pay a Sky subscription for various reasons. I am thinking about getting a Freeview box as you get Sky Sports News, Film 4, & E4 + some others. Problem is I don't have a TV aerial on a Sky+ box & I understand to get Freeview you need a TV aerial. Is there any other way…
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Your opinions please
What do you think of this LCD TV? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5292040/Trail/C%24cip%3D49550.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D49579.Televisions%3EC%24cip%3D49585.LCD%2Band%2Bplasma%2Btelevisions%3EFC%24Screen+Size+%28inches%29%3D19.19.htm Is it a good buy for a bedroom or is it a cheapo that will last 5…
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M2 Micro vs Pro Duo?
Hi Guys, At the moment I have a w800i phone which accepts only a Pro Duo, but im wondering would it be better buying the M2 (with a pro duo adaptor - do these exist (from play.com)?). The reason I ask, is because i may be upgrading my phone in the next 6 months, and am likely to get a sony ericsson. Thanks
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Word Programme for free
I have a Dell computer with windows XP Media (works package) does anyone know where i can get/download word from for free or cheap so my kids can do their school work??
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Folder on external hard drive wont open
I was burning movies into the folder in my external hard drive with magical dvd ripper. The wire got pulled out of the hard drive and now the whole "movies" folder won't open and when i try to open it, it freezes the computer for a while and forces the entire hard drive folder to not respond and itunes won't play the files…
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Partitioning help
I recently reformatted my hard drives (Striped RAID) and, in my haste after a convoluted XP Pro install, I have got one large drive. Is it possible for me to partition this drive to segregate the Operating System without losing any files? I would like to partition it as follows: OS Programs Media AN Other Any help/pointers…
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Camera bargain of the year
:money:Canon is offering £50 cashback for this weekend only, so you can buy the excellent PowerShot A570 IS for just £83! You can read more on Computer Shopper's website here: http://www.computershopper.co.uk/news/123306/canons-powershot-a570-is-bargain-of-the-year.html
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Radio abroad ?
Does anyone know if i can use an english cheap & cheerful FM only radio in Portugal to pickup their local stations, or would i need am/mw. I have no idea of any station numbers or anything.
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apple warranty question
I am buying a second hand apple mac and I have been offered for sale (at additional cost) the remaining of the warranty (over the 1 year standard). If I dont pay for this can I still claim if the warranty is "attached" to this mac? Also how much is it worth paying for it? Bearing in mind that there is about 18 mths left on…
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Windows 98se installation problem
Here's one for you guru's to dredge the dusty area of your brains! My trusty 98SE machine got to the point where I could get into safe mode, but not boot past the splash screen. I could still see my slave drive at this point. I had a spare hard drive so I installed a fresh copy of 98SE to that, having disconnected the…
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Help needed music buring to CD
Hi All Hope someone can help, tried downloading music for my 5yr from woolworths, they are in wma format but after managing to burn them to a CD (cant do it through media player as it says copy right issue when there arent any) they wont play on anything other than the Laptop they were burned from. Tried ripping them back…
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Video to ipod problem
I am trying to put a music video on my ipod video, but get this message - "Some of the songs and videos in your itunes library were not copied to the ipod because they cannot be played on this ipod." Why is it saying this, do i have to 'convert' the video first? (it is an MPEG Video).
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offer of discounted microsoft office student could be misselling
i have recently purchased a sony vaio n38 and was looking through the literature which came with the vaio and in the booklet titled "discover your vaio" there is quite clarely stated the promise that we would be eligible for a reduced price upgrade to office 2003 home and student as works 8.5 is already installed on the…
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Google Maps On Mobile
anyone tried this ,how do i get this onto my k800i ,and then use it?:confused:
