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Windows question
Really basic question... How do i find out what version of windows im running :confused: Thanks
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OCR software
Does anyone use ORC software? Is it anygood? Can you scan in a page of text and put it into ms word or something like that? Or does it come out as an image file? I have got a copy of my grandads book which has been typed up on a typewriter. I have put one part onto computer by just typing it while reading, but that takes a…
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PC wont display 'New Monitor'
Just changed over from a 17" CRT monitor to a 15" LCD monitor on my childrens PC. After connecting the monitor, I get this message when I turn their PC on:- "'Out of Scan Range 11.1 khz / 69 hz" The monitor handbook says:- 'The frequency of input signals do not match the F153' (gnr monitor model number) Connect a different…
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Where to have lap top serviced??
HI, I have a reasonably old Sony Vaio that I inherited when work replaced all their IT stuff. The code on it is PCG-GRZ515G- I don't know if that is useful to know or not! About 6 months ago my main adaptor blew up so I replaced it at a cost of £100 (I know that was steep but it was the only one I could find immediately as…
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Can i get an external battery for my Handheld TV ??
I have this handheld TV http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JSCBI2/202-1709952-9815067 which has a built in "3.7v/2000mah rechargeable polymer battery". The battery lasts for about 3 hours, but i need longer use out of it. I cant re-charge it as i have no access to mains. Dont really want the hassle, weight or…
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.DAT file help?
Can you please tell me best player to view .DAT file? Is VLC media player compatabile.....
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Can a TV tuner be added to a monitor without one?
As far as I'm aware a monitor with a TV tuner feature allows the user to watch TV on the PC monitor without having to have the PC running. Is it possible to add a TV tuner to a TFT monitor so that the monitor can be used to watch TV without the PC switched on? Or is a TV tuner a feature that must already be with the…
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USB PCI Card
I need to buy a USB card for my PC as I'm running out of USB ports. I've seen them advertised for £5 on ebuyer, but will these be reliable and easy to fit?
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Microsoft Office - Can anyone decipher?
Problems sending / receiving emails - following error pops up.. Task 'pop3.btinternet.com (1) - Sending' reported error (0x800CCC78) : 'Unable to send the message. Please verify the e-mail address in your account properties. The server responded: 530 authentication required - Your email could not be sent. To fix this you…
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£1000 to spend at Comet on a TV
Hi, Due to a faulty 30" LCD TV that I bought from Comet, they have given me £1000 to buy a new TV. I am considering the Samsung LE37M87BDX/XEU does anybody have any comments on this TV?
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Excel - Asking a lot I know .....
Hi, I know this is asking alot but I have spent hours trying to produce an Excel spreadsheet to calculate our expenses at work. It is now working fine but only where the calculation is based on the standard rate of 17.5% VAT. Where expenses are not standard VAT or are incurred travelling abroad, I need to be able to…
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printscreen
Hi and help please how do I do this please not the searching bit but the posting of an image like this. I know how to use the print screen bit and I pasted it into paint cause that's all I have at the moment:o but I don't know how to get it from paint onto a post. Thanks here's hoping some clever person can tell me :D sad…
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My Google has been hijacked!
Hi. Some help here would be very much appreciated. The computer in our off site office has managed to get itself into a spot of bother. I can't really contact technical services as our boss is looking for an excuse to get the internet taken off this PC and so I do not want to draw attention to this PC. The basic problem is…
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Advice needed on possible virus please
My computer has been running a bit slow and not quite right for a couple days, I started Spybot yesterday and a message popped up and said something had changed, and as Spybot couldn't change itself, then something else had, Ran adaware and usual couple things turned up on there. Ran Virus scan although it does run…
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Cookies help
Hi, How do I get ny browser to accept cookies? I click on websites and they come up with a mesage "We have detected that your Internet setup is NOT configured to accept cookies" I've followed the instructions in the help function but it still comes up. Any ideas? I'm using IE7. Thanks
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Virgin VPlus PVR
Morning all, Does anyone have any experience with the Telewest / Virgin Media V Plus box? The one that records live telly. I want to record a program onto the internal hard drive (easy) but I then want to be able to take that file off the V+ box and onto the laptop. There are all sorts of connectors on the back of the box,…
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More help please! tiscali
Hi I am in a little pickle. I have stoped with Tiscali and have now a different broadband provider. What I didn't know is that my emails addresses with tiscali are going to be cancelled from today, does anyone know how to bypass this as I really need people to be able to contact me on those. Gracias again Chach
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Is this the right cable to connect printer to network?
Looking for a network cable to connect an HP laser printer (with Jetdirect card) to a Netgear router. They are a long way, but found this 30m cable on Amazon for £7.99. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat5e-RJ45-Ethernet-Network-Cable/dp/B000IAHNRK/ref=sr_1_39/026-8188130-3801231?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186791025&sr=1-39 CAT5e…
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Domain bought from Netfirm but someone is using it. Help!
Hi I need some help. Last year I bought from Netfirms a domain that I was after. The company that had it had not subscribed again to it so it was available. I did nothing with it as I have a similar one but I just wanted to be able to use it in the future. Yesterday my subscription to netfirms came up, paid for a month and…
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Moving to SKY
I've thought about it for a long time, but i've finally taken the plunge and plumped for Sky Broadband from BT. I am really worried that I will have to pay someone to install it, as I haven't got a clue when it comes to technical stuff, I am also getting conflicting advice, some [people say I can use my existing D-link…
