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Just opened a Xmas gift from 3yrs ago! and........
Three yrs ago (almost 4), I was given a Labtec Webcam. It is compatable with Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP and my machine is XP. I've been through the set-up procedure but toward the end, I formed the opinion that something wasn't as it should be. However, via a bit of clicking I gained the page which showed me on screen. I was…
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About ports
I found this site the other day and I love it: http://portforward.com/ it explains everything very clearly. Ideal if you are OK but far from expert around computers.
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Help understanding “System Restore” in Windows XP
I needed to use system restore but found that due to my ignorance of not setting a system restore point (before installing some what turned out to be conflicting software) the nearest restore point was too old. Now I’ve recovered from that I thought to make sure it does not happen again. I looked at help and found it says…
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Help Trojan Zlob-x
Anyone know how to get rid of this pop up? It's just started happening this morning. Everytime I go to a new screen it pops up. The pop-up tells me that my computer might be infected with this virus and that I should click ok to download antivirus software. DH had a quick look before he went to work and said not to click…
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Internet Explorer 7 - Worth Upgrading?
I currently use IE 6 and am periodically being prompted by microsoft to download IE 7. Is this a worthwile update? Any particular issues to watch out for if I do update? Running windows xp with 512 Ram
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How much do I use?
Hi, I'm looking for a wee gadget to monitor my internet usage. I am currently on dial up :o and thinking of broadband :j , and was wanting an idea of day/ week usage to decide what package to get. Did a search and found this wee fella, but he wont run for me, sits in tray with a wee red cross :mad: . Any suggestions,…
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Microsoft update and firewall problem -help needed
Hi Yesterday morning I installed the latest m/s updates. Since then when I restart the computer the balloon comes up and states the firewall is currently set to off- click this balloon to fix it. I do this and then the m/s page showing firewall, antivirus etc shows up. Was running Zonealarm, but now installed Comodo. I'm…
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enabling cookies
hi i want to join quidco etc but read somewhere here that you have to have cookies enabled?Please could someone tell me what this is and how i do it?I have totally no idea! Thanks v much!
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Anyone heard of Comodo?
Hi peeps. I came accross this free firewal for life yesterday, but before I download it I wondered if anyone knew about it and what it's like. Here's a link... http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
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Remote Assistance equivalent for Mac.. preferably free?
At work we use various apps to remotely access other computers in the company, PCs and Macs. I'm looking for something cheap on a strictly amateur level... think MiL with a Mac (and no memory for technical info) 200 miles away, ringing us several times weekly for technical help ;) We both use PCs but at work I have a Mac.…
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USB Audio Tape Player or low price alternative?
Hello. I would like to convert a number of standard 90 minute double sided audio cassettes to MP3. Whereas I have the software to do it, I no longer have a cassette deck/player to play the cassettes. I was wondering if there was any reasonably priced USB tape player, or failing that, a low price high quality cassette…
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Window live / hotmail / whatever it's called - HELP
My hotmail account changed tonight without warning to the new style and I don't like it. That's why I kept classic hotmail option rather than switch. Can someone tell me if with the new one you can 1) edit to have your favourite contacts showing and not all of them ? I have to have several people as contacts in case they…
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IPOD and new Vista PC (Aargh!!)
Hi all, Perhaps you can help? We have recently purchased a Vista PC (I know, we tried to buy XP but there was nothing in our price-range). We had an established IPOD music collection which we held previously on C drive on old PC and moved to external drive. New PC - load i-Tunes and point to external drive for files. When…
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my keyboard is broke
i don't know what happened but it wont work, i cant use half the keys and other keys won't work unless i put pressure on them i have the logitech ex110 but cant find the serial number so there support are not much help :(
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Sky Plus: Recording Question
Please ignore the title - it messed up before I could actually post properly. Please can you change it to 'Sky Plus: Recording Question' or something? Thanks :) I pressed the record button on the first ident of The Bill at 8pm (which really started at 7.58(or 7.59) as it always does. I noticed about 15 minutes in that it…
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nintendo ds lite games
Hi there can any one clarify whether the games can be bought in usa for use here,i thought they were standard all over the world,but brother in law is in Chicago this week and promised to get some,however he has emailed to say the ones he has looked at in walmart say for usa and canada use only ?
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MP3 Player Problem
I have a 1GB Qoolqee MP3 Player. When I deleted all the MP3's it was still showing 699MB Used Space in Explorer. After reformating I recovered the used space.However the software was corrupted. I have now reinstalled the software and the player is working again. The only trouble is that some of it is in Chinese!!! There…
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How do I use a laptop with my desktop PC?
OK don't jump on me, I'm a pensioner and my bones are fragile! I have a PC with internet connection via BT, my daughter has a company laptop and needs to have a connection.. Can someone point me/us to where I can get the info to have them both working from the same connection, ie cables,etc. I'm sure it's easy when you…
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freeview - living
Hi there... recently i was able to watch shows on living on freeview channel 20 But then suddenly living disappeared n virgin media weere there instead, with entirely different shows:mad: have they been bought out or something? Ive tried re-tuning my box a gazillion times and no help :( Anyone know what to do? Ive looked…
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Invalid product key for windows vista
Hi, Not sure if anyone can help, but thought it worth a shot! I bought a new Acer pc two months ago from PC World and my son set it up for me. It came with Windows Vista Home Basic pre installed.My son found an upgrade disc in the box and loaded it on...thats when the problems started. I am now on restricted use as I have…
