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Is there a free version of WinZip?
I need to use WinZip to open a file. The only versions I can find to download are 45 day trial versions. Is there a free version of WinZip or is there something similar that is free? I had it years ago on an old pc and didn't pay for it, but this is the first time I've need it on the newer pc. I was using WinRAR, but that…
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Any way of 'scheduling' an e-mail ?
I would like to send a regular reminder, say monthly, to a set number of people. The e-mail would not need to change. Now I was wondering whether it is possible to set this up so as the computer does it for me .ie no need for me to remind myself to send out the reminder ! :beer:
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Laptop won't start at all - please help!
Hi everyone, I've come home to find my elder daughter's laptop seems to have "died" as she puts it. There is no glimmer of power, when we put the mains lead in or the battery. I have tried the lead from my laptop as they are both Acer and it fits, but again, no power gets through. I have tried advice from a website about…
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Xerox Phaser 6125 toner cartridges
Anyone got one of these printers and finding the running costs too great? Ive purchased a chip reset tool, but require new or half used chips to enable me to use all the toner (the chips kill the cartridge before all the toner is used). If you have a partially used toner, then please let me know, if agreeable, I can clone…
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I'm Having A Problem With My Fan In My Laptop
For some strange reason, even when my laptop isn't hot, the fan goes into overdrive and it sounds as though it is preparing for takeoff. When this happens, it sometimes freezes my laptop and I have to switch it off by the 'Power' button and then switch it back on again. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem might be…
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Browsing stalls, despite Internet connection
Hi all. This one's got me stumped, despite a fair amount of Googling. The web browsers (both IE8 and Firefox 3.6) on a Vista-fuelled PC both "lose the ability to browse" (for want of a more technical phrase) around 30-40 minutes after startup. Pages try to load, but never do, yet a 404 error never appears either. Rebooting…
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Need help with clean installation of OS
Would appreciate any help as regards what will be lost when the clean re-installation of OS is complete. I'm just getting all information together prior to doing the re-installation. I know I have to back up all documents, pictures, etc and drivers. What happens to printer, broadband, camera, etc is that all lost too? If…
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Bogus call from "Microsoft".
Evening, Just to let you all know that both my mum and dad (silver surfers)! have both received calls supposedly from Microsoft today. Each time the guys have said that Microsoft has crashed and if they can go to the computer they will help get the problem sorted out. Luckily they are both computer savvy and knew it was…
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Digital camera image too dark for printing
This is another one I'd better prefix with Martin's kindly 'There is no such thing as a stupid question.' When I've used pix for ebay, |'ve been able to lighten them, so i know it can be done. This time, I want to print out a pic. taken in a dark bedroom. The gloomy image is in My Pictures. What next please? I am…
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L.C.D tv
Help needed please I.m hoping to purchase a television this weekend. It is a Sony K D L37EX403 which is a 50hz .Is there much differance between a 50hz or 100 I only watch television for basic needs no gaming or motor sports you help would be greatly apprieciated Thank You Pearl
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How to block access to my photos on Windows 7
My OH's best mate is staying over. While we've been at work he's been on the computer and had a good look at all my piccys... just the ones of me I might add!!:eek: A bit creepy I know. I've got windows 7, how can I block them or give them a password? thanks
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Internet problem...again!
Gah, I'm being cursed by an internet issue. To cut a long story short, have a desktop, a netbook, and as of an hour ago, a brand new laptop. Desktop has been dropping the internet randomly for 30-60 seconds for the last few weeks, with a 'Your connection has been reset' message. Combofix broke it, so I reformatted last…
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Problems accessing SAMBA shares since upgrade
I provide support for a small business that uses Windows machines to access files stored on an Ubuntu server which has just been upgraded from 8.04 to 10.04 (32 bit version). Before the upgrade the users accessed their share by this batch file: [FONT=Comic Sans MS]net use x: \\servername\sharename /user:username[/FONT]…
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Uploading a piccie
How do I upload a picture from the desk top please. My daughter used tinypics before but I can't remember what to do. How do I get to it whilst MSE is open?Ta
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hotmail account closed
Last week I posted about someone somehow getting hold of my hotmail contacts list and sending scam emails to them. I emailed msn but heard nothing. This morning I tried to log in and had a message saying account closed as terms and conditions violated. A contact email allowed me to contact tech support. I don't expect them…
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Sending bulk email
I have windows mail and have a group file for all my customers what i want to know is how do i send a email to everyone without showing everyones email as i had a few complaints last time lol
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Help Please
Ive just moved house and asked sky to move my tv etc over, got the tv set up, everything o.k , the phone line last friday and the broadband on monday, tuesday morning the broadbands not working and sky say its because someone is sending out unsolicited emails from my account therefore they would be limiting access so i…
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Photo Recovery software - help needed plz
Hi, A friends daughter has deleted the photos from her memory card. Apparently you can get software to recover lost photos, but sadly had a look around and it costs at least £30 to do this. Some sites seem free (to download) and then request the £30+ Can any one help or advise plz Kind regards Wendy
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Virtual PC with XP Pro - Using USB Devices
One for those who may know. Win XP Pro installed in Virtual PC, XP working and booting up pretty much ok. The plan was to use a USB DECT phone on the Virtual PC to contact the outside world The phone software only works with Win 7 (32bit), Win Vista, Win XP, the computer i have is Win 7 (64bit). The idea came across as i…
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trying to play an 'avi' file on windows media player?? help!- UPDATE NEW PROBLEM :(
i'm trying to play a file ending in 'avi' in windows media player i get this error message: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file. i looked around online and downloaded a codec thing- but i have no idea what…
