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Using Windows 'copy' command to image disk - what could go wrong?
I know that there is a current thread asking about backing up hard drives but I just need a query answering. Reading another similar thread quite recently I remember someone saying that you could not just do a straight copy using Windows copy command to duplicate a drive because not all files would be copied. Does this…
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Is this Worth It?
hi, Seen this offer what you reckon people? Is it worth it. I notice its plasma and not LCD. also LG Tv's any good? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5364019/Trail/C%24cip%3D1500006565.Sound%2Band%2Bvision.htm Thanks
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Help please!How do I put a Music Video off you tube onto a cd on an apple mac?
Hi all ,I am trying to put a music video clip onto a cd for a friend who wants to learn it to sing for her nanas funeral.Not quite sure how to do and I'm on an apple mac.Alternatively another site I could take this version from Heres the link to youtube,I'm trying to do it now so any help much appreciated.…
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iPod problem, HELP!
I have been given an iPod. To an old fart like me its quite complicated. How do I "eject" before disconnecting from my PC. Thanks in anticipation
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What's as good but faster than AVG
I'm very pleased with avg but I want to find another anti virus which is as good but faster--avg takes so lonnnnggg to check the system and slows my pc down too much---any suggestions?;)
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Ipod touch from America
Hi Am planning to buy a Ipod touch in America and wondered if the internet access would work in UK? Thanks
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uploading photos from digital camera?
usually i just plug the usb cable into my laptop and the camera and a screen comes up to just tick what option i want:D only today when i plug them in nothing happens:mad: i have checked properties:confused: which says its working correctly? does anyone know how i get the screen to come up when it doesnt automatically? im…
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Strange files in System 32
Hello, Recently I have noticed an unexplained increase in memory use. I have run Ccleaner, SuperAntispyware, ad-aware, AVG and everything I have, but to no avail. I have spent some time in window explorer and although I tend to leave System 32 well alone, I have had a look and there are loads of files that are not…
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Can't get excel to run on my new laptop
Hi All Looking at some of the stuff in this section of the forums, my question should be a doddle !! I have a new laptop and borrowed a copy of microsoft office 2000 and installed this. When I open excel, a new spreadsheet opens up fine. When I try and open an existing excel file with work in which I emailed to myself from…
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Windows media player AARRGgghhh
I've been using WMP now for ages, when i want to play a clip off the internet or download something it used to go straight to the media player...... but recently a box comes up and asks do i want to open it with wmp or save it to disc???? What should firefox do with this file ? open with... windows media player save to…
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help using security and quidco
Have just recently found out about quidco, joined and purchased RAC car insurance policy expecting to get £95 back. when I have delved further into their help section it tells you that all transactions are tracked by cookies. I have always ran several spyware progs and anti virus to get rid of these in the past. I have…
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Wireless router recomendations
I have a lovely new laptop, and would now like to get a wireless router to go with it. Also, thought i would let my children have the old computer (they have one upstairs already) and at the moment they dont have internet access in their rooms, so need the internet connection to be with all 3 computers. What would you…
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Getting rid of kontiki?
Can't rid my computer of this insidious programme!:mad: Originally installed C4 on Demand, and was quite pleased with this. Then at a later date attempted to install the BBC equivalent: the I-player. This is where the problems started, it wrecked my computer and also appeared to sabotage the C4 OD. Apparently each…
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OPEN OFFICE free download/SUN MICROSYSTEMS
I downloaded this software because it is mentioned quite often on TV etc. Has any one else got it? If so, please tell how to start using it. It is just sitting in my Programs file but I can't sort out how to start it off.
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Are in car bluetooth CD players any good?
Thinking of buying this from Halfords http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_262275_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_79870_crumb_31265-31371_parentcategoryrn_79870 Its a bluetooth in car CD player not got a CD player or any…
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i Tunes query
Following getting some helpful advice on this forum, I opted for an iPod nano 8GB and love it. iTunes account set up, loaded with all my music and working well. My partner now wants an ipod of his own to store his own music selection. We share an e-mail address. Can we each have our own i-tunes account or will this not be…
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Epson Stylus C44UX Printer
I have just been given the above printer from a friend who no longer needs it. Can someone tell me how to remove the ink cartridges, they are low on ink and I just can't figure out how to get them out. Also cheapest place for new ink would be good to know. Is it a good printer?
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'Audio' CD-Rs and 'normal' CD-Rs - difference?
What's the difference between conventional CD-Rs and 'Audio' CD-Rs - those that state, somewhere on the disc, "Audio" or "Music" alongside the manufacturer's name, etc.? It's a bit of a dim-witted question, I know. Thanks.
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Why does Router kill my pc speed?
I set up the wireless router but it has killed my browsing speed big time. The thing is, the laptop is not even switched on so its not like its sharing my internet. I
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DVD recorder dilemma help required please
Hi hope someone can give me some advice. We have sky multi room with sky + in the living room and the bog standard sky box upstairs. We also live in an area with no Freeview until 2009. My dilemma is that my daughter wants a dvd recorder for Christmas but wants it to work in the same way the Sky+ works ie the ability to…
