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Computer frequently reboots - please help with troubleshooting
Hi, Please can anyone help with further suggestions on troubleshooting my shuttle? It frequently reboots, most often on start-up, but more often now when I am using it. There is no pattern to when it does it, there are no error messages on screen and the event log doesn't show anything. I've checked & re-seated all the…
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Adding memory to my laptop
Have searched but can't find any discussions on this so far. I heard it's easy and cheap to add memory to a laptop. I have an Acer laptop, on the C Drive I am using 99% of a 32.3GB, there is also a D Drive which I am using 0% of 32.3GB. I have only a few programmes (eg itunes), but loads of photos and music. Tried to add…
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Can Ink Jet Cartiridges Be Used Past Their Expiry Date
I have a few ink cartridges in my cupboard left over from an old printer. I was thinking of selling them, but they have all passed their use-by date by a year or two. Does anyone know if they will still be ok to use or not? (They are original cartridges, still sealed, etc.)
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The cheapest Hd player and Tv (also possible blue ray?)
Hello and welcome! I am looking to purchase a HD tv. I am not too fussed about the size really as iv'e ben used to watching movies on my 14 inch tv for many years! I had noticed that the hd dvds are now clearenced priced in most places,I also know why too but still it seems a cheaper option to blu ray at moment. Can anyone…
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new dvd recorder and tv
hi folks im having problems setting up my new tv and dvd unit i had a tv in the bedroom connected to an Ariel cat ears and sky box (sky on rf2? and bloody long cable) worked fine got dvd recorder toshiba and found old tv was not compatible, now have 19"Philips lcd tv now i can get analogue stations or sky but not both…
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Help Please-Error Message in Outlook
Hi guys, just wondered if anyone had any suggestions for getting rid of this error message that flashes up whenever I open Outlook: The add-in"c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\vsoplg.dll" could not be installed or loaded. You may be out of memory, out of sytem resources, or missing a .dll file I am on XP Home, don't have Mcafee…
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Frustrated - Connecting 2 computers to internet
I have just ordered a laptop for when i start college in september, and was going to use to for doing coursework in my room. We already have a wireless router but my stepdad snapped of the aerial and said we are not allowed wireless becuase it damages our brains (i dont care if it does tbh, i just want internet). Without…
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digital tv recorder help
does anyone know which would be the best and easiest to use between the tvonics or the thomson recorders.i'm looking for something easy for my mother. thanks for your help.
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Can you delete an email to stop a recipient from receiving it?
At work, when you send an email you can see by looking at the properties if the recipient has opened it or not. If they haven't, you can delete it, and they don't then get it. Is there a similar way to do this on normal email - I've sent an email that I know have second thoughts about is there anything I can do or am I…
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Amd And Intel Mobile Processors
Hi, could someone clarify for me the advantages or disadvantages of buying a laptop with one of these processors Amd turion x2 tl 60 V Intel core 2 duo t5450. I know from experience that Intel seems to be the better processor but i have an Hp pavilion dv2104 eu running Amd turion tl 60 and have had no problems . As my…
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Suggestions for what to use on lap for laptop?
My wife has just bought a Laptop but is struggling to find somewhere where she can use it comfortably. Are there any such things as mini laptop tables that will swing over the arm of our 3 piece suite chair so she can sit in comfort. Or something to go on her lap to put the laptop on as on her knees is too low?
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Hotmail Problem
Looking for some help if possible.. Everytime I try to login to my hotmail account i keep getting the error message: Windows Live Hotmail wasn't able to complete this request because your account is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later Does anyone know what causes this. My husband is still able to get into his…
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Sky - Sky Sports subscription....
I had been a regular subscriber to Sky Sports for many years. I was then sent to work away for 4 months at the end of last season - Cracking coincidence!! I decided to get rid of my Sky Sports to save myself some cash, which I did. My question now is: How do I get Sky to offer me a deal to re-subscribe for the new season?…
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Register Cleaners
Are register cleaners a con? I recently encountered massive problems running WoW so I decided to do all the checks on my home computer that I let slip. I reinstalled Windows XP and did the updates (but not SP3), chkdsk f, disk clean up / defrag and updated all my drivers. I know - I did it all backwards but I'm fixed…
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wireless router - how do I know if secure
Just installed wireless router (speedtouch 585) supplied by AOL. Did not want to use CD supplied by AOL as thought it would probably try and install aol software(which is already in mess on my pc). So I just plugged everything in and switched in on, it then automatically took me to router set up page, I took the WEP…
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Backing-up BT Yahoo bookmarks/favourites
Can anyone explain to me how to do this? Thanks
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Help! Dvds/CDs not playing
Hi, I hope someone can help. My son has tried to play CDs/DVD's and all of a sudden these will not play. Can anyone tell me what could be the problem and how I can put it right. I am afraid I am not very good with computers so a simple explanation would be very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance Michelle:confused:
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Sky pay once
Seen an advert for - Sky pay once- for £75 Thinking it might be a nice present for my Mother:rolleyes: Anyone used the package , any thoughts?
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NOW FIXED:Sky broadband wireless intel 3945ABG hardware on acer laptop
Hi folks, Having a little trouble here with my new sky broadband connection having cancelled my old BT broadband account. I have not used the install disc that came with sky (manually set it up .. as I did with my BT wireless router). The trouble is that the wireless worked fine for the BT setup but now I am using the new…
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Is 3D Studio Max 7 compatible with vista??
Hi, I've seen a laptop I want to purchase which has Windows Vista installed. Before I purchase the laptop, I need to know if it will work with vista installed. A friend of mine has given me a link to get a free copy of the above software so I just to need to if this version will work with vista? Thanks
