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HELP!!! flashplayer
my flashplayer has completely vanished hav looked in my programs and i dont seem to have any version of it anymore... so have tried to reinstall it.... from a prompt on utube and it says that it installs it but then... nothing :( :confused: any ideas??? :D
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Booting into Windows take 10mins help
Hi, Hoping someone on here can help me out. My pc is an Athlon XP 2000+ with 768 DDR Ram, running XP with service pack 3. Last night i upgraded my Internet explorer from version 6 to version 8. When it asked me to restart my computer, it took 10 minutes for it to go from the POST screen to my Windows desktop. I found that…
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I think it's all resolved!!!!
I think I have finally got rid of the virus that has been plaguing my system. I want to say thanks for all the help I have been given on this forum. I think the thing that did it was uninstalling Avntivir and installing Avast, it detected the virus's on it's first scan. Now, I'm looking to make sure this does not happen…
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can you have too much security?
just been looking at what security i have on lappy and wandered if there is such a thing as too much security? currently got: * AVG 8.5 * ad-Aware * Spyware blaster * Spybot search and destroy * Malwarebytes anti Malware * Superantspyware * ccleaner is it too much? or do/can they conflict each other?
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DSLR Advice
Hi all I'm after some advice about digital camera's. I currently own a Canon G9 which overall I like. However, I'd love to learn more about taking great shots and have been thinking about getting a DSLR. I've been looking around and my fave at the moment is either the Sony A200 or A300 (Jessops). I'm erring towards the…
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Best ADSL router modem
I was just wondering whether anyone might be able to recommend an ADSL modem router - wired only is preferable. I've used a number and find that they frequently need re-booting ... latest is a D-Link which needs a quick kick at least twice a week. I'm on a BT line so can use its own Hub, but would prefer something else. I…
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Google/OpenDNS
I've been happily using Google for years and suddenly I've noticed that OpenDns seems to have taken over the search page, anyone know what it is and how to return to "pure" Google ?
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Laptop not booting
Help please. My laptop wont boot up. After the windows flag page has displayed I get a blue screen showing with the following text: STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \Systemroot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate. It is corrupt, absent or not writable. Beginning…
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Recycling laptop
Hi, have an old Dell laptop which had been wiped clean and given to my daughter but on starting up the screen is bust! Any ideas where it can be recycled and if anyone offers cash or trade in incentive?
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Can you use DAB Radio abroad
Does anybody know if I take my Pure Move DAB radio on holiday to Italy, will I be able to receive my usual DAB programmes or will I just pick up local radio?
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Ad Aware AE Connection error
I am running Ad Aware Free Anniversary Edition on Vista for a few months now. I used to update with no problems. Over a week ago i started getting ''connection error, check your settings''. Have checked the settings and clicked on help button and as far as i can tell all settings are correct. Checked firewall and found…
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MS Word 2002 playing up - not a virus?
I use Word 2002 and in the last month a lot of my files are acting strangely. When I check, they now have Auto Correct Tags turned on (I always have it off) and in Language - the ignore spelling errors is ticked in ghosted grey (I always have it unticked). This means as I edit it ignores spelling errors. I run ESETT (comes…
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Netgear SC101 San network device
Anyone have one of these and can offer advice on attaching the unit via the supplied SCM utility, its a 300Gb drive and shows as 0Gb free and no drives available so no attachment is possible. During a SCM software reinstall the drive is visible together with the correct share name, entering the password, it just disappears…
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Auto clearing of cookies
For some reason Firefox has started auto clearing my cookies when I close the browser down, it only started this morning. I have checked all the options and the setup of the tools/privicy boxes are still set as they were yesterday. Can anyone tell me why this has started to happen please. :mad: Thanks ps I dont want it to…
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Trying to install new printer
Trying to install new printer...But I have comodo security on my pc and it comes up comodo - defense alert setup.exe could not be recognised and is about to dreat a new file. then says "make sure this is a safe application before allowing this request." below that it says to tick to allow this request but everytime i click…
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Ebook reader for mobile phone
Where can I download good free ebook reader for mobile phone use and easy to use?. Thankyou.
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Compatible Ink Cartridge Not Working
I have an Epson SX205 printer and I bought some compatible cartridges for it. When I load them, I get a pop-up window saying that Epson doesn't recognise the cartridges as Epson brand and will not print with these cartridges installed. Is there any way around this or did I completely waste my money on these? FWIW, I…
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msn/facebook hacked
help my msn/facebook accounts have been hacked. Dont know how, I hadnt downloaded or clicked any suspicious link that i know of. This was yesterday and the hacker is logged into my account as we speak, How do i close down the msn account???? I have emailed facebook and await a reply other people on msn when i was were also…
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Calling the experts
Can anyone help me? Being computer illiterate I tried SyncToy thinking it would be simple. I clicked synchronize, the program did not complete and both my hard drive and external drive were full. I have formatted the external drive but I cannot find what is filling the pc hard drive.
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Where can I get the cheapest ipod touch from?
I want a 8gb or 16gb, if you know of any discounts that would help :j
