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temp etc how to delete
how do you delete temp files and other ones that slow a computer down, that are on the hard disc? i have deleted ones on the internet options, i know that when they are gone it does make the computer faster
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Good laptop?
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=UK&toshibaShop=false&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&PRODUCT_ID=137279 Is this a good laptop for £340? Bearing in mind it is refurbished and from PC world? Thanks Jack
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Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition Question
I have a trial version on my new laptop and am looking to upgrade to the full version. Amazon have two versions - one says its for Vista/XP and another versions says Vista/XP/Service Desk Edition (which is slightly more expensive). I only trouble is I can't see what the difference is. What is the service desk edition and…
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Ropey Space bar
Hi, On my laptop I noticed it was filthy under the space bar, so I prised it off, but now even though it's clipped back in properly, it doesn't work very well. I've looked online and seen diagrams of how to re-attach it and I seem to have done this ok, but it's driving me mad as you can't just tap it now, it needs a very…
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DVD-R and DVD+R question
does anyone know what the difference between the 2 are? I need some to record videos onto from my pc and not sure which 1 i need
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Downloading form
Hi, I am trying to download a form for a competition for my daughter here http://www.ellaskitchen.co.uk/horton/ where it says download entry form. I have a trial version of windows it keeps asking me which file conversion i want to use and is listing many options but just comes up in an unreadable text format! Can anyone…
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Memory upgrade
Hi, I've just done a scan via 'Crucial memory' to see what my PC memory could be upgraded to. they say I can upgrade to 2gb but they want to charge £70.48. I'm currently on 512mb. Does anyone know if I can get the memory upgrde cheaper elsewhere. this is the blurb Crucial listed:* Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB *…
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Graphics Card
Hi, was wondering if I could get some advice. My husband is wanting to update the graphics card on his computer. We have a budget of around £100 as he plays a lot of games so we want one thats pretty much up to date. The one he has seen is Product Description: XFX GeForce 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition - graphics adapter - GF…
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Plz Help with Read only ??
Hi could anyone plz help my mates laptop wont let her put any pictures onto CD :mad: Says its read only but when i untick it it changes bk :confused: Thanks in advance xxx;)
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Open office problem! Please help
Open office problem! Please help Hi there This isn't probably the correct way to get help - but here goes! After reading about Open Office on MSExpert and decided to download it onto my computer. I have just installed it and am having problems Was going to test that I could use the writer part to use as an attachment to an…
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ADVENT 6301 laptop
Query for a friend,he bought the above laptop for his son and it is 2 weeks old ,already having problems with the screen half of it is ok the other half is with lines and blank,is he within his rights to take it back and ask for a refund?Not a repair.
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How much did you pay for your Wii?
Remember all the hype before Christmas about the Wii? Ridiuclous prices on eBay and desperation for them in shops ? :rolleyes: Well, if you did buy one, how much did you pay?? I got mine in July 2007 before the big hype for just £179.99 plus an extra game and accesories pack, and of course Wii Sports. How about you?
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Safe Mode
Hi - computer wasnt shutdown properly and options are now limited....Guess i need to start up in safe mode but how can i get the internet working in this mode?? Sorry for being a thicky...... Thanks to all who respond sweety xxxx
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Hotmail probs!
Helloo, I cannot get into my e-mails :mad: anyone else having this probelm? Carmen x
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CCleaner and passwords
Every time I run this program it deletes certain passwords I have saved. CCleaner provides an option of not deleting cookies for selected sites, however this doesn't stop the passwords being deleted. Has anyone any idea how I can run this without having to type most of the passwords in again? it would also be useful if I…
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uninstall issue with tune up utilities 2008
Hi guys, I am having problems uninstalling Tune Up Utilities 2008 from my pc. I keep getting Error 1721. Here's what I've done so far.... 1. Add/Remove progs.....get error 1721 message. 2. Delete from program files....removed but still showing up in Add/Remove. 3. Googled the error and found and tried the suggestion by…
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I Can't Get Into my Orange Email
Hi Does anyone else have an Orange email account? I haven't been able to log in to look at my emails today = I don't know if it's something that I am doing wrong! Does anyone else have an Orange email account, so that I can see if it's some sort of network problem.... or something that I'm doing!:money: Thanks :beer:
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Network drive access
I am trying to access my Maxtor Network drive from my laptop, I can see the drive, and do know the name and password, however, when I type in the name and pwd and press enter it is coming back with the name being prefixed Laptop\Name which it does not like. I am using Vista, and appreciate it is probably something I have…
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Tiscali service status??
For the past 3 or 4 days I 've been getting persistent dropped connections and really slow connections with my ISP, Tiscali. Their website says that currently they have a 100% service???? I've checked the network settings at my end and there are no problems. I've also done full virus and spyware scans just in case - but…
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Free antivirus program?
Hi, I don't seem to have any antivirus program on my laptop. I think there was one when i first got it but the free trial has expired. I use windows vista and it's a laptop although i only ever use it from home. Is there something free i can get?? I have a firewall but no antivirus all suggestions welcome please
