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Windows update and Firefox
Windows XP Pro SP2 Windows told me there were 2 updates to download so I let them download. Afterwards I couldn't use my Firefox browser to access the net but IE was fine. I restored my laptop to yesterday to get rid of the problem but, I feel that's not the answer Anyone else had this problem ?
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Samsung 19" LCD tv faulty
turned my tv on today, 6 months old and its faulty. screen is changing from black, to white, to red/green/blue/white horizontal stripes every 3 or 4 seconds cant get nothing else on it, any ideas? If it needs to go back does it go back to Argos where it came from, or Samsung directly?
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Fresh install of XP on new disk. General advice please
Hi, I am looking for advice, tips etc about installing XP. I have a four year old Dell laptop. I haven’t bothered reinstalling XP in all that time so things are getting a bit slow and cluttered. The laptop has an 80gb drive that slots into the side of the laptop in a caddy. I have a second 80gb drive and caddy so I can…
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Cheap phone batteries - are they genuine?
I need a new battery for my Motorola Maxx V6. The Motorola online shop will sell me one for £21.49 (incl. P&P). On ebay I can get one for £4.00. The picture looks like the real thing; the text says: and the business and stock is in the UK. What's the catch?
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Need Help In Creating a Blog??
Hi, I have a property in Scotland that I wish to rent out during the year. I have heard that creating a blog would be a good way to get details of the house and holiday prices etc in one place for people to view. Would love some advice on the best free blog service and any other tips you can offer.
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No sound when changing sound source
Guys, I have a Sound Blaster Audigy Z2S soundcard and also on-board sound which can be selected to supply sound to the HDMI port on my motherboard. I use the sound properties option to select SB for usual music etc, and then change to Realtek rear output which routes the sound to the HDMI so I can watch footage on my big…
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Question about Microsoft Office Live Small Business
Hi there, Has anyone used this to create a website? I am trying to set up my very first website and thought this was a good offer. Free domain and hosting for a year. However when I try to enter my address, the Country & State categories only show USA and as the box is shaded, i can't delete it and add UK. Can anyone…
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Laptop vs PC
Hello i was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. My pc is on it last legs. I was looking into getting a new one but then i thought about getting a laptop to save space. The monitor, speakers, keyboard and printer are still working fine, but it seemed to me to be just as cheap to get a package pc? Can…
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Using friends pc now i learn there is tracking on here?
Is there any way of getting it off, without smashing the thing up i've had it for about a week and my mate tells me there is some tracking software on here and he can see everything that i have done. Is there anyway of turning it off i don't even know what it is called? CArli x
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Please help with Vista/word
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Storing documents online
Is there any way that I can save all of my documents and photographs securely 'online'?? I run a small business and could do with a simple, quick daily back-up system that doesnt involve discs (I am concerned that they could get lost/stolen/damaged) Would appreciate any info..
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Skybot search & Destroy message - registry entry?
Hi, I hope someone can help as I'm not too sure what to do with a Skybot Search & Destroy window which has appeared after my computer had a serious system error. I was away from the PC at the time, when I returned the screen was black with the error message, and I had to manually do a restart. I signed back onto AOL, and…
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Software4students
Has anybody any advice on Software4students I am looking to buy from them for my grandson - is the software OK and are they a legit company? :confused:
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Please can a computer whizz help me?
I have a PB desktop computer which has just sort of died. I switched it off (which I don't do very often) turned it back on and now it won't let me past the "Packard Bell" screen where you can hit ESC F2 or F8 for switch screen, BIOS or BOOT. It won't let me do any of these and the screen just remains as it is Can anybody…
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Ancient Audio Equipment Advice Please
hi, I have an old amp & speakers that my son gave me when he moved away to uni, & one of the channels has developed an ear-splitting 'crackle' when adjusting the volume I'm not looking for a diagnosis, just wondering whether, given the age of the equipment, it's worth paying to get it looked at it's a Technics SU-V550 amp…
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Parental Filtering software?
Any recommendations for an application for Parental Filtering when my kids use Internet Explorer please? Doesnt have to be free, but has to be good at its job, easy to configure, minimal false-positives etc. Or please post info on any that you tried and thought were poor - I can at least avoid them! Thanks.
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Which mp3 player to buy?
Hi there I'd like to buy an mp3 player that is good quality and will last. I have around £40 to spend but havent got a clue what makes are any good, how much memory I should go for 4GB?, etc. Can anyone advise? Thanks!
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Windows XP Virus problems (OS Clean Install)
Hi I bought my daughter an Acer Aspire 5633 laptop running Windows XP Media Edition about 18 months ago. I have just purchased another Aspire 5633 running Vista for my son. Neither laptop came with the MS Operating System disc. My daughter's laptop has a restore file in a hidden partition on the HDD. My son's laptop has a…
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Replacing laser printer ink
Hi there I have a BROTHER HL-2030 laser printer and need to add toner. What's the cheapest way of doing this? Can I refill the cartridge and if so, how easy is it to do?!? Thanks!
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Laptop Memory Compatibility
Hello, I recently bought a RAM upgrade for my Laptop. The old RAM was SDRAM PC100 and a stick from Ebay which was stated to be "PC133 (backwards compatible with PC100)". When I installed the new RAM, my machine wouldn't boot up and it made beeping noises. The RAM has PC133 on it. Is there anything I have to do with the RAM…
