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Converting MOV file to Divx video file?
Hi my Canon camera produces movies as MOV files & my dvd player plays DIVX video files with extension avi or divx is there a good free program for converting these? or others in the future? Appreciate any help __________________
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I`ve just had my new HP photosmart C7280 printer set up
Just thought I`l tell you all I love it, :j you all gave me lots of advice when I was deciding to buy this printer, its been sat in the back bedroom for 2 weeks and the bloke (computer engineer) round the corner has just come and set it up to run with my desktop and daughters laptop. The quality of the photo`s is amazing…
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hp psc950 printer problems
Hi all I wonder if anyone can help with printer probs we are having at the moment. We have a vintage hp psc950 printer which has been working ok up to now; although it always displays 'remove & check colour cartridge' since we started using generic printer ink. Hower it always printed OK. Now the problem is that each time…
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downloading music
Hi Guys hope someone can help, my 12 yr old wants to download music from the internet for his mp3. How do you do this and what sites are best to use. Is this against the law to do?? Thanks
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Setting the size of a web page...
Hi What I would like to do is set a page so it fills the browser on any monitor size. I thought that maybe I could insert an single cell table and set the table width to 100% and make all layers relative rather than fixed?? :confused: This doesn't seem to work though and I can't seem to find an answer, apart from don't do…
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Help needed, please with Wireless connection issues.
Hello I wonder if anyone could help me please? I have a wirless network set up, and have successfully been connecting to it with my laptop for a couple of years. I have now bought my daughter a (secondhand) laptop, but I am struggling to get her up and running. I successfully connected to the network, but in the corner it…
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USB2 to parallel port connection help required
Hi, a friend has acquired a new-ish printer with with a USB2 connection only to find that his Windows 98 pc is only equipped with a parallel port (he assures me that there are no USB connections on the pc). I've trawled the internet (without success) looking for a suitable cable, which leads me to think that it isn't…
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Getting DVDs converted to ipod/iphone format help
OK I can do CDs to ipod- easy peasy! I also understand that this is OK legally as I own the CD and am only "making a back up" copy. DVD to ipod I can't do, I tried handbrake, but obviously the DRMS stuff is stopping it ripping. We aren't talking high end movies- the stuff you get free with the paper etc wont rip either! I…
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can't access Abbey.com with firefox
Ignore that - it has just started to work ! been trying to visit www.abbey.com but just get a blank page. I assumed it was because they were doing some updates but I've just discovered it is only on Firefox ( I have version 3.0.5) Just loaded up IE7 and login page loads. I've been using Firefox since recent IE security…
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Toshiba Laptop sound
Hi Is there anyone out there who might be able to tell me why the sound isn't working on my Toshiba Equium laptop? I've made sure all the volume controls are set right and the control panel says the speakers are working but when you test them..nothing. Would be grateful for any help. Its only a year old. Thank you
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Goodmans car radio/CDplayer problem
Hi all A bit of an unusual problem. I've just reconnected the aerial wire to the radio as the inner of the two wires had snapped. All now seems to work OK except for one small thing. I can't pick up any signals on the FM band. :confused: I can get stations on medium wave but not on FM. Anyone any ideas?
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Computer won't boot up
My sister has a problem with her computer. She said that it completly froze and she had to switch it off at the plug. Now it won't boot-up. On start up she gets the error message page and has tried all options - Use last known good configuration, safe mode etc but it just goes to the logo, makes a whirring sound, the…
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Sat Nav maps
Hi I have just bought a garmin nuvi 200w, just with UK maps. We have now decided to go on holiday to florida and wonder if we can upgrade the sat nav with american maps, I found this link https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=1456&pvID=2586#requirementsTab and it says my sat nav is compatible, has anyone tried this, do I…
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Problems with Mozilla Firefox and IE7
For some reason, when I go to open either I get the following message and the browser closes itself. I have run a symantec antuvirus scan and adware scan. Any advice helpful. thanks Scan type: Realtime Protection Scan Event: Virus Found! Virus name: Trojan.Goldun File: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CTLSYS.DLL Location:…
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Does totally free internet access exist?
In some countries it does as they have 100% broadband coverage. Why does that not exist here? :confused: It does exist in the likes of certain pubs/coffee shops/libraries/airports etc....but its all a case of hit & miss really :mad: Does anyone know if there is anyway of connecting to the internet that is totally free from…
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wont let me burn to cd
Hi, i recently had my pc reformatted, everything ok now apart from its now saying i haven't got a cd burner ( re-writer) it lets me rip mucis etc from cd's but when i go to burn stuff to disc its saying connect burner and start burn...i'm not sure whats happened HELP!!
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Changing the color on a photo
Hi I'm looking for some software to allow me to change the colors on a photo I have on my computer. Is this possible??
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Any Network guru's out there - as mine is poorly
Specs first: Wireless Router: Netgear DG834PN Connected - Desktop PC - Laptop - Network Drive - Printer Was working fine, but now for some reason the Laptop is having difficulties though it was working earlier this morning. Printer and Network drive current switched off, Desktop has both wired and wireless capability as…
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ink smudges with new printer
Hi can anyone help I have a new Cannon pixma mp240 I only print about once a week and the ink is smudging against the back of the other piece of paper. Even a single print off is the same, as it comes out the ink seems too wet I tried to look on the instructions for a solution but with no luck. The print quality is great…
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Avira AntiVir Personal
Following advice seen on here I downloaded the free Avira anti-virus software a few months ago. The licence has now expired, which means I can't update it any more. Is there any free anti-virus software that can continue to be used and updated after the initial trial period?
