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security programs slowing laptop?
I've been using Avast and Search and Destroy on my laptop and a few days ago I added Spyware Doctor (the basic free version) after reading some posts on this forum. But now my laptop is a lot slower, starting up takes quite a bit longer - I'm assuming this is caused by me adding Spyware Doctor? Should I get rid of it or…
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Wireless Router
Hi, Can someone please tell me how I go about making my wireless router "invisible" to other wireless routers operating close by? Will this also make my PC invisible to "pings" from other PC's? If not, how do I achieve this? Thanks!
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PSP reset
Hi our daughters PSp just seemed to pack up.. wont charge up or anything .. Been told there is a way you can do do a reset but havnt got a clue.. anyone help or got any ideas why it just wont seem to charge up.. we have tried another charger and have ordered another battery ( should be here today) thanks rose
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Google Maps Problem
Google Maps suddenly won't load. I have gone through the Help topics on the site, but still it doesn't work. Anyone had similar problems? Anyone any ideas?
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Full HD Laptop advice.
Hi, I’m looking to replace my 5 year old Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. My main priority is that it must be capable of playing full HD videos (.ts .mpg .mp4 etc) My Dell struggles with some of these. I want a large 16 to 18 inch screen with 1920 x 1080 native resolution (my Dell is 1920 x 1200) but I might consider a lower…
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Major Xbox 360 Annoyance..
Hi all, So here's my story... for the last couple of years I have used my Xbox 360 as a Media Centre Extender for my Vista Ultimate PC. Recently I rebuilt the PC onto a new motherboard and processor so I could increase the RAM past what the old setup could handle. Since doing this, I haven't been able to configure the two…
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Auto form filling................
Any suggestions as to what the best/preffered add-on is to use with Firefox for auto filling in your details when entering competitions on the Comps Forum, please? TIA
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FAT32/NTFS formatting?
I've just got a 16gb memory stick for keeping my photos on and I've heard people talking about changing the format from FAT32 to NTFS - what does this mean and is it something I should do? I'm afraid it means nothing to me.:confused: Susan
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Yahoo mail - spam filter failure
Hi, Fairly quick query - I've gone around in circles in Yahoo help section with no luck! Basically in the last week my spam filter seems to have failed on my free yahoo webmail account. Really obvious junk has come straight through to inbox in ever increasing amounts (the usual online pharmacies :rolleyes: and friendly…
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Blue Screen Of Death
I usually get a BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) every day (at least one). Is the pc had it? Tried all that Microsoft error reporting says but it's still no better. Acer lap top about one and a half years old.
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DVD Hack Code Sony DAV-DZ10
Does anyone know of a hack code to make the Sony DAV-DZ10? Cant find one anywhere on the internet! :eek:
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Sleep or Shut Down
Very basic question because I am very new to Pc's and know almost nothing about them. I have a laptop and wonder should I put it to sleep when not using it or shut it down. When I first got it I shut down even if I was not using it for half an hour or so however since I learnt about sleep from a library book I just put it…
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avast 4.8
cou;d someone please tell me if avast 4.8 a/virus free d/load also comes with a firewall+ privacy protection or is it simply a a/virus cheers john
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where has the memory gone ?
Hi Y'all, I'm a tad confused. :confused: I've given my son's laptop a good tidy up (inc all scans etc) and am a little stumped because I used Ccleaner to get rid of all the junk but I seem to have less free space available now that I've done. Before my tidy up there was 27Gb of free space now there is only 20 Gb free ??…
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Reinstalling a dell vostro laptop?
I'm trying to reinstall a Dell Vostro laptop but am having issues. When reinstalling Home Premium it goes through all the steps fine until Completing Installation where it gets to 3/4 and then just stops. When I say stop the hard drive light etc becomes inactive and there doesn't appear to be any life, the progress bar…
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Website Design
Hi All I am looking for a company to design me a website. I have been in contact with several, including Beta Internet who have been rather helpful, some may say too helpful. How do I know if a company is genuine? What questions etc shall I ask? Has anyone had any dealings with this company? Many Thanks.
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Firefox version 3.0.8 saying still open
Hi techies, it's me again, sorry ! Above firefox keeps saying it's already open after I have closed it, I go in task manager (XP professional) and close it, but it's a pain, can I do anything about this? I know it's a common prob cos it's all over the forums.....:rolleyes:
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Buying a phone used, paypal advice needed
I am buying a phone off hotukdeals for £70, although seller wants me to pay by paypal gift. I have him sending the phone via special delivery. What are the chances of me getting my money back if he sends me an empty box, lol. I assume he wants me to pay paypal gift as he has no fees to pay, but, makes it look like im just…
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Lost Power Options in Control Panel
Brand new Dell Laptop arrived this a.m. pre-installed with Windows Vista. Changed one of the Power Options in Contol Panel, and now I can't get back to all the options. I get a "Your power plan information isn't available" preceded by a red cross icon. How can I get back to the Default settings?
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Personalised email?
I use webmail, hotmail mostly, but also mail.com. I have a domain name, and I forward the emails to my hotmail account, so tyler@uktyler.com is forwarded to my hotmail account. Is there a way of personalising my outgoing mail so it comes from uktyler.com? My domain register people can do this by setting up a yearly…
