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Urgent Word "converter" issue, pls help!
Dear all I really hope someone can help me please asap I have to get a document over to someone by the end of the day ( lots depends on this) I tried to open it yesterday to finally proof read it before sending and it is showing some sort of error box saying "Word cannot start the converter mswrd632" And when I try to…
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Windows Firewall v Third party firewall
Hi all just looking for some advice on firewalls, ive recently had to turn off the router firewall as for some reason beyond what I can figure out at the moment it was effecting my ability to forward ports (whole different issue for why im posting) anyway with this no longer active is there a better firewall I could be…
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Plasma tv help please
hi all, New tv delivered this morning, by the time it was attached to stand etc it was 10.30am does anyone know how long I am meant to leave it before I turn it on apparently you have to let plasmas 'rest' after delivery? The instruction book doesn't say.
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Double Click etc.
Further to an earlier post,i find that whenever I run Spybot lately,it always finds Double click,Hit box and Media plex.I always get it to fix them,but they keep coming back.I try to be careful about which sites I visit & clicking on links etc. Malwarebytes doesn't seem to locate any problem.Are these dangerous-should I be…
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Fantasy Football Spreadsheet
DAK of a free spreadsheet that I can use to create and administer a Fantasy Football game or will I have to put it together myself?
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rows to columns in excel
Hi folks I've created table in excel, and need to change the information round so that the current rows become columns, and the columns become rows. (effectively rotating it through 90 degres, if that makes sense !) Have tried the pivot function to no avail Any suggestions, apart from rewriting the whole table ?
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Really stuck - laptop problem
Hi, I'm still having problems trying to get an operating system on my laptop. Donnie very kindly sent me the disc to do it, but still having no luck. Not very technically minded. The laptop had belonged to a friend who died. When I got it, it had an unlicenced version of Windows XP - Vista style. I've tried to get a…
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Saving Private Ryan - Blu Ray Recall
Most people will now be aware of the recent recall of some versions of Saving Private Ryan on Blu-Ray special edition. For those that are not aware, it is chapter 15 that has the audio sync problem. Contact Technicolor on 0800 0852 613 for more details. Email them at…
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Mobile Phone Help
I currently use my mobile phone purely for making calls and sending texts via T-mobile. I know mobile phone technology has moved on apace and modern phones appear to be able to do everything now apart from making the coffee and doing the washing-up but I don't even understand the language let alone the technology. Can some…
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netbook & cd drive
Hi, i have bought a netbook and i want to install my new office 2007,(& another from disk) it doesnt have a cd drive,so is it possible to connect it via usb maybe to my laptop and use that to install? i dont want to have to buy a separate usb cd drive for 1 or 2 installs. cheers
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Use battery or power cable on laptop
I have been given different advice on using the power cable. As i will be mainly using the laptop in the same place next to a power point I thought this would be the best option. But have been told my battery would die if not used enough.Advice please
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Router causing buffering issues?
Since I installed a new router a few months ago, I have had issues with buffering when watching videos. There is currently a desktop pc wired to the router, with 2 laptops, iphone and a Wii all using wireless access. All of the machines have the same problem Youtube/iplayer will load, play normally for 30 seconds or so,…
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HDD Camcorder recommendations?
I'm looking to buy a harddrive camcorder before our new arrival. What can anyone recommend? I did try a JVC GZ-MG330R but the quality indoors was not great http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-GZ-MG330...175312&sr=8-16 Any recommendations would be gratefully received! ChuckleVision
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Whats the best Parental site to use?
We used to use glubble andthought it was great at the beginning as any website not on the list would send me a message saying my son wanted to access a certain site. We took it off while OH stripped pc etc so when I went back to glubble it had changed and notfor the betteras it wouldnt even access cbeebies! Anyway so does…
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Setting up a Spreadsheet in Excel...
for banking and stuff etc figures. I'd like to set up a spread sheet so I can enter income on say 01st Each month, then enter my bills due on a particular date. A cell to show a balance once the amount has been deducted or a credit has been received on a particular date. I think this will help me enormously to budget so i…
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Please help with a new printer?
Hi all i need a printer for a very small business it wont get much use therefore im told laser is better as it wont dry up. Spec i would like and i guess my budget would be up to £300 also im in the UK. Wifi (so i can print of any of 3 PCs) Colour Laser Copier/scanner/fax If you have any suggestions for a good UK company…
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Suspected virus
I'm not sure what this is but when i click on search results from google or type in a url sometimes the page doesn't load and i am redirected to ask.com and in the search box is the URL i typed or click on. I updated and did a full scan using malware bytes but it didn't find anything. This is really annoying and I think…
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Best £600ish laptop?
Hi, I'm looking at buying a laptop and I have around £600 to spend. I'll be using it for creating Powerpoint presentations, storing large files and some image editing. Occasionally playing games and watching movies. I am considering the Acer Aspire 5740 with Intel® Core™ i5- 520M (2.4 GHz), 4GB ram and 500GB HDD. Using an…
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Website Needed
Hi all, I need a website building, for Performing Arts School, not complicated about 5 pages, a few images on the home page and some more on the "staff" page and a couple of documents that people can download and print off. I have tried to do this in Dreamweaver and although it is ok I don't think it is very professonal. I…
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Connecting 2.1 LG Home Theatre to SKY+ HD box
Hello all I have today bought an LG 2.1 speaker system which includes a dvd player, and have managed to hook it up so that it plays the surround sound whilst dvds are playing. What I would like to do, and the main reason I purchased the system, is to be able to use the system whilst watching TV through my SKY+ HD box. Can…
