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Is the support for XP ending?
Friend has told me that end of this month or next microsoft will stop supporting windows XP. I take it that means no further updates etc? I have SP2 on disc. I want to know how to save any updates that came after this. Or are all updates included in SP3? The reason i ask this is what happens if your harddrive dies and you…
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Where can i get SP3 for XP?
I want to download service pack 3 for windows xp home on my computer but do not want to install it yet. Could someone be kind enough to provide me a link. Months ago i downloaded SP3 and tried to install it but it crashed. Later found out it was due to the fact that i have an AMD processor. Heard they have bought a new…
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Apple Mac Book (or MB Pro) Going to sleep when you shut the lid !!!
The Apple Macintosh Book is going to sleep, when the lid is closed. My Friend who is using it is actually a DJ, so am I, and he really can't have it going to sleep constantly etc. Does anyone know how to deactivate it on lid closure ??? I don't know the full story, but the user doesn't want it happening.
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Microsoft nicks name
So Microsoft have decided to call their new security software MSE! See here for more details.
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Modem advice please
My youngest son is finally leaving home this weekend (excuse me as I unpack the bunting) but he is taking his computer set up with him, including the Netgear router he bought. I know I got a little modem thing when I got talktalk broadband a couple of years back but it didnt work when we got another puter in sons bedroom,…
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ftp files deleted
Hi notified by Ntl Net Guard that I had a virus W32/backdoor2.EMEB infecting two files c:\winows\service pack files\i386\ftp.ex and c:\windows\system 32\ftp.exe. They cound not be disinfected so were deleted. Windows asked for sp3 cd to reintall files, but dont have it, downloaded from internet. It would appear from other…
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hi can some one help with iphone
hi i have a iphone on 3g whats the best sim to use on pay as you go. so i can use the net and cheap or free. and good on calls allso thank you. thank you
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how has this happened? help please.
I am getting allsorts of stuff happening on my Acer( Vista). Everytime I go to close a window, up pops a box asking 'do you want to close all windows' -Why????????? I am also getting loads of sexy female pic and options to join dating groups- not at my age thankx. My screen flickers, microsoft tells me to change my screen…
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a new camera
I really want one of those fancy cameras that tak really good pics, you know the really good didgital ones, does that make sence and i no nothiong about cameras? whats good, whats not?how much are they?
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Manual for Acer Aspire 5735
I recently purchased the above laptop, it is a recon from Currys, it didn't come with a manual, I didn't think that would be a problem as I presumed I could find one to download online... I haven't been able to find one (except for a quick guide thing that is more about technical specifications from a site called…
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Keep getting HEUR/HTML.Malware detection
Ahh...Avira keeps popping up saying its detected HEUR/HTML.Malware. Its doing it that often its getting annoying now! I've run the checker and nothing is showing. I keep denying access. Should I move to quarenteen maybe? Is there anything else I can do? thanks.
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Web hosting
I currently host a number of websites using a Fasthosts reseller account. Due to illness I have been unable to work for sometime and the reseller account is becoming an expensive burden. As I intend to close down my hosting company I am looking for an alternative cheap hosting option for my customers. What companies do…
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mse password.....
I can't remember my mse password and have locked myself out of my account on my other computer. :o The e-mail address is way out of date and is what I was trying to change. Any ideas how I can find it out?:confused:
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Paypal down? 24 June 2009-
I have just tried to pay for an Ebay purchase using my Paypal account and I get an error message, Internal Server Down. Does anyone know are there problems paying with Paypal at present (24 June)?.
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Gaming LCD Monitor
As one or two know, got the system sorted now, so last thing is the Monitor. I was thinking a 22 or 24 inch, but i notice a few 23 inch ones. Anyone ever used a 23" for a gaming monitor:confused: My budget is £170-£225(Max) These are the ones i like, any help on which one to go for would be nice.…
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mouse not working on explorer
my friend is having a panic - as her mouse is not working on explorer - it works on the main pc including outlook - any suggestions?
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HP Printer Cashback and Warranty Extension to 3 years
I've been researching inkjet All In One printers for some time and recently discovered a rather obscure cashback offer from Hewlett Packard for certain models that's running to 31 July 2009. It also applies to some of their laserjet models. I can't post the relevant link to the HP offer here but you can get there by going…
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Please Help!!!
Hi, I recently bought myself a 4 port switch (Linksys - Model BEFSR41) so i could play PS3 online whilst the computer was in use at the same time. Since I did this the speed of my connections has died completely!!! Trying to play PS3 games and the screen keeps jumping and when I also play Football Manager 2008 over the net…
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Saving Open office files
Hi, I've recently downloaded Open Office and wondered what format I should save my files so other people without this software can read it? Any help appreciated
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How accurate are broadband speed tests
As the title really I am supposed to be on a upto 16mb broadband but accourding to tests that I have done a few times I am getting 23mb this can't be right can it.
