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Ubuntu at start up... .
Hope somebody can help. I have Vista but ran ubuntu from a disc to see what it was like. Now, whenever my computer boots up, it loiters over a 'do you want to start Vista or Ubuntu?' screen for ten seconds, and then launches Vista and all is well with the world. How do I get rid of this...? I worked out how to do it on XP…
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Unknown sites loading?
Please can someone advise me. Everytime I do a search on Google and then click on something I have searched for. A different page or site loads in its place, such as Blinx, relevant Knowledge, and some adverts. I have run Adware, Spybot and AVG they find things and get rid of them, the problem still persists. What will I…
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0845 numbers for dial-up internet
ok, so BT say 0845 numbers are to be free soon. http://email.bt.com/0109/2033774_BT_Project_Bordeaux_Email/BT_Project_Bordeaux_Alt.html So how do the "free" dialup isps make their money when this happens (eg https://www.free-dialup.net, https://www.nippyinternet.co.uk etc) I assume these useful dialups with 0845s will need…
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speaker problems can anyone help
I bought a x-540 logitech speaker sysyem today for use with my laptop (toshiba) I have tried all ways to get them to work but am lost as to what i am doing wrong, i did ask in the shop if they were compatable with my laptop and got told yes anyone have any ideas please.
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2 Techie Answers Required
OK you clever guys I got 2 questions for you. 1st: How can I link up my AOL email accounts so I don't have to keep logging out of one to check the inbox of the other and vice versa? 2nd: When sending a link in an email how can I change the text in the link? thanks mike
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AVI to DVD (mpg4) software
Hi, I have some a AVI file that I wanted converted to DVD format, can anyone recommend where I can get free software for this? thanks
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Is this battery safe to use?
Hi there, I bought a jvc camcorder at argos mg330 and as a spare battery from jvc is a high price I bought one from a website similar to this one on ebay,…
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DVD to ipod touch?
How do you get your DVD's transfered to your ipod?
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Problems changing details on an old Virgin Freespace page
The charity I work for has its own website. A long time ago (before anyone currently involved was involved) someone set up a page on freespace.virgin.net for them. This page still seems to be active but all the information is out of date, including postal address and email and of course there is no link to the current…
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Notebook internal temperature
Does anyone know where I can find out what temperatures my Packard Bell Easynote notebook should be running at? I have SIW which tells me that the HDD temp' is 32 and THRM temp' is 48. Are these high, okay etc.? Operating system is XP and processor is Intel Centrino.
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30 gig Ipod, worth repairing?
My sons ipod has died. He has been advised (by Apple) to replace it. It seems the hard drive (?) is at fault plus battery. Is it possible to have it repaired? Or should he bite the bullet and replace it?
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packard bell ixtreme 2101 CPU fan
The CPU/heatsink fan and the plastic clips around it is broken. Anyone know where I could purchase one from? Mark
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Secure websites
In relation to this thread i decided to buy an xbox live subscription from this site but when i looked at the address bar there was no s at the end of http and theres no padlock, are these are 2 things to look out for when buying items, can i point out i havent bought anything yet as i noticed there was no padlock on the…
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Decrypting dvd problem
I am kinda new to this whole thing, so excuse my ignorance, but I have been having trouble when using the free versions of either "DVD Decrypter" or "DVDFab" for ripping DVDs. The problem is that when ripping the DVD to my hard drive, the ripped video files are missing about 5mins off the end. In this particular instance I…
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SONY LAPTOP -strange thing happened
When I turned on the laptop yesterday evening (it had been normal earlier in the day) all I got was a blue screen i.e. normal but with no welcome or VA10 as would usually happen. Whatever we tried nothing worked, no Windows, just blank. Also, it would not turn off. We unplugged it for the night knowing the battery would…
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I need printer software please help!
Hi i need to get my printer up and running again but i dont have the disc so the laptopwont accept the printer . If anyone knows of anywhere i can get the software please could you let me know thankyounik.:D
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Sony KDL26v4000 LCD TV - price drop??
Hi All, A million dollar question I know, but I'm looking to buy a Sony KDL26v4000 LCD Television (a 32" is too big). M&S are a bit cheaper than John Lewis if purchased on line via Quidco; Richer Sounds (with 5 year warranty) are cheaper still, so long as the store has one in stock (they're sold out via internet). Other…
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Lycos Closing Down Email Accounts
Hi I have my email address with lycos but they will not be running the service after 15th February. 1) Please could anyone recommend a decent email provider? 2) Does anyone know of a way to let people know as I have around 70 emails a day, mostly telling me of sale events, offers etc but also personal? Thanks
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IE keeps crashing?
My I E keeps crashing and when I send report to MS, I then get a message telling me that the fault lies within, for me to update IE! I then go to MS and get all updates and it then tells me that my MS is all up to date? This started when I downloaded PC Tools Internet Security. I deleted Zonealarm and Avast and replaced it…
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Changing Pixel Colours
Hi all; I'm after some software to edit the pixel colours of my company logo. What is the best available to achieve this??
