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windows saying not real version
my pc hasn't been on for about a month. we've been moving rooms. when we plugged it all back in with a new monitor windows update started and requested to verify my copy of windows and now it says its not a proper version. but we've never changed it. it came installed in pc when we brought it new about 3 years ago. its…
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BT Hub wireless problems
I don't know if anyone can help. My BT hub was playing up yesterday, and the help wizard popped up and said to restart/reset the hub, which I did, and sure enough the BB connection on my hardwired PC is running perfectly again. Unfortunately, somehow the reset appears to have switched off the wireless side of things - the…
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Which Spyware?
Hi all, I am just about to renew the software I have at the moment (Spyware Detector, cost of £13.58) which I haven't really had any problems with but would like to test the water to see if there are any better deals out there. I've tried Spyware Doctor previously and it seems to be on a par. Thanks inadvance!! :A
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Have to keep retuning all my TV/Freeview Kit!!
Over the last few days I find I have had to retune 2 Freeview boxes, 2 TV's and my DVD hard drive recorder. Different channels seem to disappear. All back now but a pain. Is this just me or perhaps my local aerial or what I wonder? Any clues?
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No "Wireless Networks" Tab
Hi, I can only access the internet for about a minute, tops, then the connection to the router drops. I want to "use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" within the Wireless Networks" tab to see if it sorts the problem out. However, the tab is not there. Any ideas!
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Convert png to jpg
I have a pile of photos that I want to convert from png format to jpg. I can do this one at a time in Addobe but I would like to do them as a batch. There does appear to be software out there that can do this but I am reluctant to download anything in case it's dodgy. Can anybody recommend any software (preferably free)…
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ACER 3500 Dark Screen
:confused: Hi i wonder if anyone can help me with my acer laptop. The screen went very dark so bought new inverter and fitted it but no improvement at all. The screen is only a few months old as the old one got a crack in it. Is there anything else that may need to be changed/tested to getting working properly…
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sony and their 3 year guarentee
Am going to be buying the sony 40W5500, but richer sounds dont have it in stock and it may cost more when they do due to price changes coz of exchange rates. So I noticed its available at Play.com for £900, but only with the sony guarentee of 3 years. Is this any good? Or should I be looking for an independent warrenty of…
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Wolframalpha
Tried to use the above but I cannot get the pages to show, after inputting the equation I get a page error as follows Line 20 Char 25095 Error Automation server cannot create object Code 0 What do I need to do to change this?
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Acer eRecovery glitch
Hello, Weird Acer problem. (Win XP) At some point colleague noticed a tab on her toolbar (as if the program was open) showing Acer eRecovery Manager. Nothing happened if she left or right clicked on it... other than it showing the full name. This remains on the toolbar even on restart :confused: I took a look at task…
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Whcih laptop?
need some advice on which laptop to get? The most i can spend is around £350 to £400 and i want to use it all sorts really so would like a good spec laptop. One other question, whats the best processor for laptops at the mo.. Thanks in advance.
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What Netbook?
I want to buy a netbook that I can take with me when away with work so I can surf the net, email and use it as a VOIP phone. What netbook is best value? My requirements are: 1) Must be small and light 2) Must be able to access the internet via Wi-Fi and by connecting via my mobile phone (either using bluetooth or USB…
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Messenger Question
Have just installed the latest version of windows messenger, however I used to have icons on my toolbar to show the number of unread hotmail emails I have and the number of contacts online, but this has now disappeared. Have been through the menus and can't find how to get it back. Any help appreciated, thanks.
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Windows
Hi all, I am wanting to download windows 98 or higher for FREE (I have no idea if you can hence why I am asking)! Any advice would be fantastic! Not all that clued up when it comes to techie stuff :confused: Thanks in advance Georgina x :A
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Buying new laser printer - where to go for advice
Dear all, I need to buy a new laser printer/scanner/copier but am confused by all the options and reviews. I can pay maybe up to around £350 (it's for a small charity office) or slightly more if needed. We have an all-in-one which was around £40 from Argos but is now completely inadequate. It needs to be able to…
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Bush Tv code.
Hi, got a mate with new tv, Bush 42in, LCD, 1080p, I've tried to find the Sky code for him, but no luck, anybody have this model, or know the code. Thanks.
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Advent 4211 power adapter ???
Hi My sons ADVENT 4211 power cable (adaptor /charger) is broken and I cant afford a new 1!! ive checked the internet and apart from some dodgy ones on ebay there are none cheaper than 34.99 plus p+p. any advice appreciated. have also posted a wanted ad on freecycle but to no avail:confused:
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What is wrong with IT?
The simple answer is a hell of a lot. :huh: From Windows Vista to Yahoo Applets problems are many. I have managed to avoid Windows Vista so am thankfully free from that disaster but still suffer many problems with Internet Explorer 8 one of which is not being able to access Yahoo Games Applets. I am of course at fault for…
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hdd***.sys file
OH has a problem with a hdd***.sys (or something like that) file causing his computer to crash quite a lot though. He's tried to fix it but its still happening. Any ideas what I could do to help him sort this out ? I'm going to run virus scan on his pc and see what nasties that shows up (which I know it will) and then…
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How:-Wireless Connection
Hi I am going to my friends today and would like to take my laptop with me to show her some items on the net. How would I connect to the internet using her husbands wireless router? Thanks
