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creative webcam vf-0040
hello Ive lost the cd to my webcam and after doing a system restore want to start using it again. Anyone know what i can do? I have been on the creative website and there only appears to be upgrades to download Thanks
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how do i find what im running
hello back with more daft questions how do i find what firewalls etc i have running,where do i look i have a pop up saying i may not have any anti virus last time i downloaded a free one off here it sent my comp haywire and i had to get rid i know there is some on there and some i maybe dont need i also keep getting…
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xbox 360 and bt home hub
ive just orderd the bt home hub ive got wirelass laptop and im getting the wireless adapter for the 360 my question is when the home hub turns up do i just need to put the software disk in and will it automaticaly pick the laptop and 360 up or will i after do anything else not verry techie minded so will i after mess about…
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How do you know that Windows Update is actually working?
I use several different computers. On most of them every once in a while I see a forced restart due to Windows Update. OK and fine. On one of them however I have not noticed this happening. Now, if visit the Windows Update web page it always fails on some strange error message. In any case, after visiting this PC's…
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x box chairs
those chairs that they sell what they plug into xbox are they any good, was thinking of getting my teenage son one for xmas.
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HELP!!!! Modem for a Laptop???
Hi all... this is my first post for the techies so I hope this makes sense.. My aunt has decided to become a Silver Surfer!! She bought a laptop with windows vista.. she has signed up to virgin broadband and received her modem from them yesterday.. I tried to conect her to the internet today but it kept coming up with…
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Help please xbox 360.
I got my OH an xbox 360 last christmas and only now he has taken an interest in it. Today he got the kane and lynch:dead men game and it said on the box players 1-2 so off we went home and tryed to put 2 players on and we couldn't but now i'm wondering if the 2 players was for online as we have never connected it to the…
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ethernet socket
I dont seem to be able to connect to the internet by the ethenet port on the virgin media modem does this have to be enbaled or is that a silly question
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TV on laptop?
Ive managed to set up so i can see my laptop on the tv screen, but can I make the tv screen appear on the laptop? if so, how? :confused: thanks all
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A laptop for £400....which is the best??
Hi everyone! I'm looking to spend around £400 on a laptop which I want to use for one game in particular (Football Manager 2008) and also Wi-Fi. Any ideas which will be the best to go for? I started off slightly confused with all the different processors that are on offer, but am gradually getting to know more about…
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Virgin+ box & Teletext
Right guys, now that I’ve got my LCD up and running, I can’t get teletext with the digital connection. I have used HDMI connection from my Virgin+ box into the TV I’ve changed the settings for HD. I did try to stick the coax & scart back in and tune in through the TV, but I think because I’ve changed the settings to HD I…
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Can anyone help re changing tv (wires!)
I have just got a new tv and have transferred most of the wries from the dvd/vcr/sky etc. However, one small problem. I cannot get normal tv, only sky. There is the aerial lead that comes from the wall into the sky box. Then there is a lead from the sky box to the tv. Is this the right way round?
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Setting up a home network??? Advice needed, please
I have 2 PC's, one upstairs and the other in the conservatory. The one downstairs has a printer. They are both on broadband, one with a router plugged directly into it, the other using a wireless dongle thingie. One runs on XP and the other is on Vista. Is it possible to connect them wirelessly so if I need to print out…
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-----> Need to buy a new Laptop?? <----- Look Here First
Can we post all "i need a new laptop" type threads in here please so as to keep the forum a little more tidy that it currently is - it's getting a bit messy wading through a list of threads when half of them all begin - "my daughter needs a new laptop" If you are looking to buy a new laptop - post here and someone will try…
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computer needed....help
hi, please could someone help. i want to get my oh a computer for christmas it has to be good for playing online games, good graphics etc i have about 300.00 saved is this possible. i know nothing about the working of computers. any help would be gratefully recieved. thank you
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please help which laptop
I am after a laptop and have these two in mind http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4RWS&CategorySelectedId=11105&NavigationKey=11105,50034…
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blow it up
when at my grandmas theother day i came across an old picture of my grandad working on the undeground i'd really like to blow it up in to a big poster. a metre wide or so. its in black and white and theres a little damage where the corner has been left folded over for about 35 years! its only just bigger than an average…
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Recommendation for very slim digital camera
I'm looking to buy a very slim digital camera for hubbie. He already has a decent digital SLR but wants a slim camera that can go in his pocket and is easy to carry. Just wondered if anyone knew of a site where I can compare sizes but I'd also like recommendations if anyone can help please. Thanks very much.
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Scheduled Tasks
Hi, I am trying to set up a scheduled task for Ad-Aware, I had a one set before, but have just installed Ad-Aware 2007 and need to set up a new one, but I keep getting this message: :mad: I am only person using the computer (XP), and have other tasks set up, can’t remember if I ever used a password, as I don’t use one to…
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sky plus box problem
:mad: i was happy watching a program when my sky plus box goes into standby mode now i cannot get out of standby mode(a red light on a thomson box) i rang sky they weren't too helpfull ? £ 65 call fee for a engineer is there anything i can do ? thats get the skyplus box out of standby ??? please help or do i need a new sky…
