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WMP Visualisations
Hi all Is it possible to remove some visualisatiopns from WMP11? I seem to have a huge list and I want to give it a prune. Anyone any suggestions?
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Sky Wireless broadband
We're going the Sky BroadBand route 'cos it should save us a few pounds! Is it possible to run the Sky box wired? Main PC doesn't have wireless connectivity and sits about 3 feet from the current modem, so wireless would be of no use! If we've got to go wireless, what would be the best option, buy from Sky (dongle - cost?)…
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Help needed please, possible virus
My daughter opened a file when using msn messenger and has been informed by 'friends' that she is spreading a virus! As far as I can tell, it is only affecting msn messenger I have run the checks that I can on the pc which have brought up nothing untoward. Any advice would be much appreciated Here is the log fron…
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Windows Media Player - Vista & XP query
Although Microsoft.com says to use version 11 on XP & Vista machines, version 9 is working fine on the XP laptop (bought in March this year), so I'd like to revert to that version on the other machines as well. Does anyone know of any compatibility/conflict issues with doing so? I recently burned a DVD with Nero under XP…
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Best way of splitting cable TV signal?
Hi, I currently have HD drive (Virgin) installed in lounge, and understand that there is someway of transferring the signal which the HD drive receives to other TV's around the house? Could anyone point me in the right direction please? (I do not have an external TV ariel anywhere in the house)
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is my laptop "wireless" ??
recent dell laptop ... with aol broadband .. and i use a modem and all is fine . I know there was a small light always on .. that said "wi-fi". But occassionally when i've been away in hotels with "wi-fi" .. just turned the laptop and its' fired up straight onto the internet ...no problems . Now i've got a new toshiba…
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Music Download
Apologies for my ignorance Which is the best/cheapest place to download music from? My son is asking and I dont know the first thing about it
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Wireless problem
Hi I have just got the free sky wireless package. Problem is I am paying nothing for nothing at the moment. It doesn't work. Mind the LAN is fine. It did work when I set it up 2 days ago then gave up. I have contacted sky and an advisor ran through a list of things like checking the router was working and disabling…
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help with tomtom go updating gone wrong
I have just tried to update my tomtom with the latest version and i made a back up and done the update and now my tom tom turns on says it is starting up and then freezes I have tried to do a back up and the back up is all corrupt what can i do helpppppppppppppp please
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internet explorer
Hello all, I have a problem with IE on my pc in that it closes when i click on some websites. this is rather annoying when you are browsing and have to keep opening it up again. Can anyone help? cheers mike:confused:
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MS Access alternative
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could help me? Can anyone recommend a good but free full version of Microsoft access? I use Access all day at work but would like something as easy to use and as good as Access but preferably free. Any ideas? Many Thanks Ben
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Free Partitioning Harddrive Software
Came across some free partioning sofftware last night called gparted, seems to work a treat and can be downloaded as a bootable CD if anyone is interested.
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Turn my old PC into a Virtual Jukebox
Hi, I wanted to rip all my hundreds of music CD's to the hard drive of my old desktop PC and then use it as a kind of virtual jukebox. I had 3 questions: What is the best program to do the ripping and then to use as my player in terms of ease of use? Is it possible to get something that acts as a kind of display like on an…
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Building your own Computer?
Im looking to get a new computer soon. I havent really got a budget at the moment as i havent looked into it properly. I know a few people on here do build their own computers (Computerwoman etc) and was just looking for abit of advice really. I have reserved a book about from my local libary and hopefully that will help.…
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Best value simple mobile phone with camera please?
I went fishing last weekend and caught 2 good carp ,22lb and 23lb. I'd forgotten to take my camera :eek: As I always take my mobile phone, an old Nokia. I've been thinking it would be a good idea to get a mobile with a camera. Can you please advise me of a good value, simple mobile phone with a camera so in the future I…
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free music?
This is probably a stupid question but apart from myspace, is there a site that lets you listen to (not recent) songs for free? I don't want to download them just listen to them, surely Myspace can't be the only one?
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Skype - how do I receive a file
Hello, I've just signed up to Skype. At the moment I don't need to make calls but do need to receive quite a large sound file (it won't come through by normal email as it's too large). Teh person sending it said they have "requested my details" on skype and I need to respond to this request but when I log in I can't see…
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Dead laptop, advice needed .....
Folks Looking for a bit of advise on this... Last month I accidentally plugged the power connector for my laptop into the USB port by mistake (i know, but the ports are only 5mm apart!) and have now blown the mainboard/motherboard. I have had a few quotes from local laptop repair companies, but they are looking for…
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thinking of getting a flat screen TV...best deal..?
LCD seems to last longer than plasma. where is the best place to get the best deal. it would be an average size TV for a lounge.thanks in advance.
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what is best digital camcorder with photo
capabilities. not too expensive ideally but good enough quality and small and light to carry ideally. i prefer usually a reliable make. also any 0% interest deals for example might be best for cash flow. thanks
