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Archives for August 2008

help - problems with laptop
hey, I am having some problems with my laptop... in fact sometimes it seems I never stop having problems with it... Last week I opened an e-card and weird stuff started to happen to it ... I think I may have picked up a virus (i've been here before, will I ever learn?!). It wouldnt let me open spyware, ad-aware, McAfee etc…
MSE Forum problem
Hello guy's, has anyone got an issue with the instant email notification that is used for forum post and replies etc? I have stopped receiving them although I am subscribed to certain threads.
Ditched AVG 8 for AVAST, any hints or tips?
Hello, After too many problems to mention I have ditched AVG in favour of AVAST. I've never used it before and wondered if anyone had any hints or tips/tweaks. One thing that does annoy me is the a ball spinning, can it be stopped? Also does anyone know how I set a schedule scan? Thanks
Unlocking Digilogic DVD player
Hi, I have a Digilogic DVD4400 dvd player, it's a few years old and prob discontinued. I can't seem to find any unlocking codes for this model to play multi-region dvds, does anyone have a code for this or know where I can find this out? Thanks x
Sonic update manager. trying to install
Please can you help! I have a programme called sonic update manager. UM.MSI trying to install on my computer every time i turn on. I don't know where it came from or what it does, but it say insert the cd update manager to continue, i just want to delete it. i am unable to turn of the computer as this programme is there…
Can't connect to internet after downloading programmes
I'm having trouble with my Dell Laptop. When ever I install new programmes the internet connection fails and I can no longer access outlook express or internet explorer. Uninstall the programme and everything is fine.:confused: This only seems to happen after downloading programmes rather than installing from disk. I had…
How to make a PC safe to sell? EDIT: Appear to have broken it now....
I brought my new pc a year ago and have an old one just sitting upstairs which is never used. I am wanting to sell it on eBay to make £100 or so. How can i completely restore it so no-one can access any private information that might somehow still be on hard drive? I know i need to restore windows to its original settings…
Changing Mobile Networks
Hi all, first time poster. :) I'm currently on a Pay as you go tariff with the mobile network O2 but I would like to move to Orange. Is there any way I would be able to keep my current number? I've looked on the Orange website but they only give answers for contract phones. I'd like to keep the number as I'm studying at a…
Downloading Youtube videos - No sound
After reading a number of threads I have download https://www.vixy.net i want to copy a few videos from youtube to my phone etc via the computer slight problem as I have tired a couple now, but when i try and play them back on the PC there's no sound, what have i done wrong any pointers thanks in advance for any assistance
Can't get my tiscali email through outlook express
The box comes up saying I have 5 new messages but it just hangs as if it is downloading some very large sized messages. I can get off their web site page by logging in but is a ruddy nuisence. Any help would be good?
Good quality laptop for £400??
Hi all, im asking this for my dad as he wants to buy a Laptop for his wife as an anniversary gift (for there pearl) and doesnt have a clue when it comes to tech. So basically does anyone know of any stores/shops/sites or offers going on at the moment where he could get a good laptop with a budget of £400?? Ideally with :*…
monitor help please
I am looking for a new monitor at present staples seems favourite but whats the difference/best between LCD and widescreen?
pages not loading, slow broadband
i hope conor you read this, looks like we need your help again! ok, my brother has sony vaio laptop. he was having broadband problems with toucan, who suggested getting a modem - he did & bought a netgear one. after receiving excellent advice from conor, we managed to get him on secured network broadband with netgear.…
son wants a laptop for his birthday
hi my son is twelve in two weeks and starts high school tueday wants a laptop for his birthday but can only afford a reconditioned one or one off ebay what is the things i should be looking for on it sorry a bit of a techno phobe he just wants to do his homework on it go on the internet and do music for his mp3 and pics…
norton security
my daughter who lives with us bought a laptop and norton internet security last Sept. I then bought a laptop in December 07 and my laptop was included in the norton security. she kept getting a pop up to say it was about to run out in 3 weeks and she went ahead and bought in online. unfortunately it has not automatically…
Parental Control?
Anyway, my kids use the computer all the time and I have shortcuts on the desktop of sites they know that they are allowed to use. This has worked fine for a year but they are getting older now and have figured out how to input a website in the address bar! So, how do I control them? It is something I have never had to do…
T.V speakers
hi can someone offer some advice im a bit of a Novice and need some simple advice. Ive got a samsung new flat screen lcd TV and although im pleased with it at time the sound is awful as the speakers are located at the back. Im after some simple speakers to project the sound a little better. Where do the speakers actually…
This can't be right?
Hi all My parents took their laptop in to the local computer place to have a service to speed it up recently. It seems to me that all they did was remove the documents, reset the computer to it's factory settings so EVERY programme has gone and put the documents back on again. They charged them £40 for the privilige. My…
digital camera
i have a fuji a800 digital camera,i got last christmas,i havent used it much,but do notice that ordinary batteries like duracell last maybe 2 weeks max in it!!! what batteries is it best to get? ni-cad? rechargables?
After a new PC but not Vista
Ive been after a new pc for a while now. After hearing many problems with compatability problems with Vista I put the purchase on hold. Ive got to the point now that my current machine (probably about 5-6 years old) is really starting to struggle. Ive been looking at a mcahine in PC World for a while now and it looks…

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