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REALLY basic Visual Basic Express query
I'm embarrassed to ask this, but I've just opened a saved Visual Basic Express project for the first time... how do I see the design-layout of the main form I created? I've tried double-clicking the form icon in the Solution Explorer, and the code view opens. I've right-clicked the icon and chosen "Open", and still the…
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printer problem
have been trying for a few days now trying to print pictures from my laptop to my desktop printer. nothing happens anyone know know of a foolproof method ie not complicated to do this? hope someone can help
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New printer - am I using wrong usb cable?
Hi All! Just bought a Canon mp540 printer/scanner but can't get it to fully load the operating system. I think it's cos we've used a usb cable that we already had, instead of buying a usb2 cable. Do you reckon this is where were going wrong - it's taken all day, before Mrs V would let me ask - think I might be proven…
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Problems viewing pictures and videos on line
I use AOL and have recently started having problems in viewing pictures or videos on webpages. For example if I go on various webpages all i see in the top right corner is an icon which is red, blue and green. I have no idea what software I am missing on my computer that is not allowing me to see content on webpages. I…
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dell xps bluetooth issue
i have just brought a dell XPR m1330 and i had to reinstall windows on getting it due to the old owner leaveing his details on it. anyway.... since i reinstalled it and i put the drivers on, when it comes to putting the bluetooth driver on it say to switch on BT press fn and f2 or use the radio switch. and sticks on this.…
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New Desktop
I’m looking for a new desktop having finally realised that my PC of many years just can’t keep up any more - it only has 20GB and that was brought second hand. The main use of the PC is for the internet, downloading music, for photos and the odd bit of watching films. I really do want to spend as little as possible as I’d…
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Do I need to buy something to plug in?
I'm completely computer illiterate. So, please be patient. Currently I'm connected by to the internet with a Dell Dimension 3000 with a 56k internal ModeM fitted and using dial up. I'm now thinking of going with the Plusnet package and they say " Free wireless router " included. But does that include something to plug into…
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External Hard drive wanted
Hi, Can anyone recommend where to buy an External Hard drive for a non techie person - want a plug and play ..is memory size the main factor I need to think about I currently use a work laptop for all my PC use - thus have personal docs, pictures etc on it. There have been redundancies in the last weeks where the employees…
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help with aol
i need to access an email i recieved two years ago, there used to be something called "incoming saved email" and if you went on this all the email you'd ever recieved used to come up, but for some reason i can no longer see this facility, ive tried typing the email address in and searching, but it dosent come up, does…
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Video Recorder - where to buy?
Hi, I have searched high and low but I can't seem to find "just a video recorder". Have they stopped manufacturing them now? The reason I am asking is because my grandma's old sony video player is broke and she needs a replacement but she doesn't want a DVD recorder. I have seen DVD/VCR combi so I suppose she could have…
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Vista help!
I have just got a new laptop, with Vista Home Premium and I am struggling a little! Where is the My Computer, My documents? I do wish that it had XP instead! Is it possible to run XP on my new laptop? I have it on my old descktop, but it came pre-installed, with no disks.
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Fujipix A920 problems - can anyone help please?
My Fujipix A920 which has had little use was showing low battery icon and only taking one photo before going dead. I tried recharging batteries, no joy, just the same - so I ve just bought some new ones, NIMH 2700 and I have put in them back in the right way :) but the low power icon shows immediately and when I take a…
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Duplicating user accounts
Hi all We all have user accounts on this computer (although everyone seems to use mine!!) and I'd like to duplicate mine for my grandson ... basically so he can click on his own name when he goes on here. Can anyone recommend the best way to duplicate this so he gets all the same icons, etc but his own name to click on the…
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Getting Vistron TV to AV?
My landlady bought me a TV which is a Vistron 17' LCD. I have attached a freeview box to it but can't seem to get the TV to go to AV so that I can use it. I can press 'Mode' on the remote which brings up an option to turn it to AV, so I scroll to that then press OK but nothing happens. Anyone got any ideas? Have tried…
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help, computer won't start
hello my daughters computer won't start up properly, it says 'windows failed to start' then it goes to a black screen with a green progress bar on it and it just sticks at this point. i have tried unplugging everything and starting again, tried safe mode but every option just takes me to the screen with the progress bar on…
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Ebay won't let me sign in
I am having problems signing into ebay. I click sign in and it then goes to load the page, but all I have then is a blank page which looks as though it is loading, have left it for about 15 mins and still stays the same! Please can someone help?! Thanks
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Pentax digital camera
I have a Pentax Optio 50L (5mp) camera which until now has been ideal for my requirements. This morning I took a few pics in our garden with it and from the same position, the same scenes with a Casio Exmil (6mp), my pics came out better, ie colour/clarity. BUT, the Casio size was much more suitable for me, plus it had a…
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Photoshop Elements 6.0 - Screen Colour Help
Hi there. I've got Photoshop Elements 6.0 installed on my PC but the default colour scheme is a really dark grey which makes it very difficult to see some of the icons and menu items. Does anyone know how to change it to something paler??? Many thanks.
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Total mess-up since microsoft did laptop.
Hi I was stupid enough to download the beta IE8 and it caused no end of problems. I contacted microsoft and the technician spent almost half a day removing that and leaving me with IE7 and he checked my laptop thoroughly. I have tried to upload photos to no avail. I had a look in my devices and found that no camera exists…
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Help please! Getting warnings of of soft ware counterfeiting
Hi, for the last couple of days, when switching on comp,I get a warning message. 'You might be a victim of software counterfeiting'. When I click on the box this comes up - ' Windows xp Genuine Microsoft Validation Results. This copy of windows did not pass genuine vaildation' Then asks for £95.86 to update. Is this a…
