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usb wireless
have rang BT helpline 3 times and they keep dialling in and get my USB wireless network operating but each time I turn off my computer it wont lift the wireless connection and hv put use cable... I am not sure what is wrong but wondered if someone on here could help me (rather than ring the helpline) to stop it reverting…
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How do I print just one page?
How do I print just one page of an eight page document?
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Will PS2 microphones work on a PS3 ?
Hi my boys have sing star on ps2 and wondered if they can use the mics on their PS3. If they can how do we set it up please? TIA Dx
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windows a bit odd??
Hi not really sure how to explain this i have windows vista and all of a sudden it looks very odd to look at all the icons on the desk top seem to be the normal size i have tried to alter the icon size to see if that make a difference. However the screen can only be discribed as smokey, you can see everything on the screen…
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Pentium 4 v quad core advice please
I am looking to buy a new small pc for downstairs. I have seen this pc http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01576325&cc=uk&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_UKEN and would like to know if this will run photoshop cs2 ok. I have a pc at the moment which as this spec: Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8I915P…
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Looking for help, windows updates makes computer stop working
Hi, I'm posting this on behalf of my dad. He bought a new computer with windows vista installed on it. Sometimes when windows is downloading updates the computer stops responding and appears to freeze (even though task manager shows things still running) the other time it seemed to go through fine but the computer wouldn't…
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Opensource accounting software?
Has anyone used gnucash? It looks ok and fairly simple to use (I'm familiar with sage). I've downloaded & installed it. I use comodo firewall and when I start gnucash it flashed up 3 warnings one of which worried me re screenshots?? is this normal for this programme and am I safe to use it? Advice would be appreciated.…
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Problem with emailing from websites
Strange one this. On some websites, they have a "contact us" section which usually has a list of email address which you click and send the mail. My problem is when I send it, I get the OE box appearing, but nothing happens and then I can't open OE unless I reboot, and when I do, the message is sitting in the Outbox. Weird…
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Best Gaming PC for £1000 ?
I realise you could spend much more than this but we've got £1000 to spend on a Gaming PC for our son. He's identified this one as a possibility from PC World: Acer Aspire Predator G7200 Defender - Quad-Core Gaming PC with ATI Radeon HD4850 and 20" display. £959.99 Is this a resonable deal ? Any other tips on…
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MP3 saying 'LOCKED' ?
I bought a small MP3 from a car boot sale, and when you switch it on it says ALBA on the screen, then says LOCKED and immediately turns itself off. I have tried formatting it which appeared to be successful, but its still saying 'LOCKED'. Anyone know what's wrong with it?
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Freesat
I have a Sky+ HD setup and have cancelled my Sky subscription. I receive all the free channels and have subscribed to Setanta. My question is can I receive Freesat with my Sky receiver or do I need another box and if so how do I go about it and is there any advantage over what I have now
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is anyone in the know regarding ps3 bundles at hmv or elsewhere?
as the rumoured price drop hasnt happened i plan to wait for a decent bundle to appear. i dont like any that are around at the moment but as easter is coming soon i suspect/hope that maybe a retailer will create a new bundle in time for the easter weekend. i mention hmv because they generally have the best bundles. they do…
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TFT Monitor setup and calibration
Afternoon all, I know there's a few photographers on here so am hoping for a good result with this one. (Not suggesting I ever get bad results of course). Can anyone recommend any tools or just give some tips on how to set up my TFT monitor properly to get the best out of it in terms of viewing photos with the most…
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Broadband and phone line help!
OK here comes the dumb question... I have a BT landline and a BT Home Hum broadband. The contract my flat is on seems really expensive. We do not use the landline at all and I don't know if we have to have the the landline and pay the rental in order to have broadband? I want to switch to the special O2 deal for customers…
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Virus.DOS.MemLapse.465
every time i boot into windows lately, kaspersky seems to think that i have the above virus. i neutralise the virus every time KIS pops up with the notice but it reappears at the next windows boot. i have run MBAM, but it didnt find anything suspicious. i have also run HJT and removed a no file entry (this was about a week…
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malware question for alienrik
Hi ya I have done a full scan using malware bites and it found 18 infections. I have click remove them so that they are in quartine. I am now scaning with Norton and then Dr web and super antispyware. Finishing some time tomorrow. The question is can i go back to malwarebites and delete the quaratined items and forget it…
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Laptop Selection
Not sure this is the right place to ask this question, but after much 'research' I decided I was going to buy a Toshiba Satellite L300-1AQ. It had 2Mb RAM that was upgradeable to 8Mb, 250GB Hard Drive, Intel Core Duo Processor (T5800), Webcam and 15.4" screen all for £391…
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Unlocking an Orange Phone
Is there a cheap and easy way to unlock an orange phone. I have just bought a phone off someone but it is locked. I live in the Channel Islands so we dont get orange over here and i dont have an orange sim card to register for the 3months that orange require. Is there a free/cheap way to unlock them? WIthout the orange sim…
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New To Vodaphone Network
I am have recently passed over to Vodaphone network.I would like 2 know if their are any other good benefits than stop the clock n free week ends calls.I was out raged last night as I was talking to another person on the same number.All my 5 pound credit ran out in 24 mins.Previously I have been with 02 network.02 to O is…
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Msxml
Can anybody advise what Microsoft XML Core Service [MSXML] 6.X is. Apparently I need to update or replace it and I am not sure what to do. Thanks
