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Cannot play dvds on Computer
I cannot play dvds on my computer Windows XP. It trys to play through windows media player but then says there is no compatible dvd decoder. All help appreciated
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Annoying error message
Hello A few months back my Windows XP computer had a fairly serious problem and I had to do a repair install of windows. Everything was running fine for a while but I've noticed an error message has started appearing that states: the application or dll C:\windows\system32\nvapi.dll is not a valid windows image Please check…
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help needed before I go insane
I have had a virus on my laptop and had lost drivers etc (so I was told no idea what that means) and couldnt connect to the internet on it. It is now fixed and network connections now available but now when i go to log onto net it is not picking up my network connection!!!! it is picking up about 4 other connections but…
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crashing iphone lost everything?
has anyones iphoned crashed today, had reports from a few friends who have lost everything on their i phones, 1 when he down loaded the new soft ware but the others just went wrong crashed and lost contacts music apps , everything for no apparent reason :eek::eek::eek:
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How to find a network key
Hi everyone. I cannot find my note of the network key for a Dlink wireless router so I cannot now use my laptop to connect wirelessly to the internet. I put it somewhere so safe that its gone forever!Can anyone tell me how to find it another way? Many thanks.
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how do I connect ipod to my MINI cooper?
Ive got an 08 plate MINI which I can apparently connect my ipod. How do I do this, does anybody know? I think I need a wire, the hole Im supposed to connect it to looks like a headphone socket. I can't buy a cable because I don't know what to ask for!! Help!! :)
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Sky+ features not working - help
I have a Sky+ box around 3 years old and suddenly it flashed up a SKY+ error message on the screen. It said: A SKY+ error has occurred, press select to restart or backup to continue without Sky+ functionality. I pressed select and then the box just went into standby. I eventually managed to get it to come on by pressing…
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Apple Macbook Pro - Help!
Hi All A long term PC user I have recently decided to give apple a go. I know from my previous posts I have not been the greatest supporter for apple. lol I have a Apple Macbook Pro 17", 2gb, 160gb laptop. i would like to upgrade the hard drive and saw this offer on scan: 1.5TB Samsung HD154UI for £58.74 However i am not…
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computer headphone socket
hi trying to connect headphone to rear green socket but used by my jack for my speakers can i use a doubler in the green socket or tip for what to use
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Does this exist ?
Hi all Sorry if this is the wrong place but wondering if someone can help. Basically in my lounge, I d like move the tv and freesat box to a corner where there are power sockets but no freesat or aerial sockets (Need aerial socket as plugged in to freeview recorder) Basically does anyone know if a box - which I could plug…
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problem starting my computer
Hi when I turn on my computer it sticks on the welcome page. The blue circle just keeps spinning and it will not move from the welcome page until I press ctrl alt del. Does anyone know how i can fix this? my computer is a Dell inspiron 6400 laptop. Thanks
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Looking for a Missing Letter Game for Children
My seven year old has asked me to find her an online game where she has to fill in the missing letters. She did something similar at school but can't remember which website it was on. I'm sure there must be a children's website somewhere with word puzzles on but I couldn't find one this morning. Any suggestions? Many…
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Have I damaged my laptop battery?
Looking for advice regarding charging my laptop. The original adapter was damaged ( the part that plugs into the computer got a large chip in it (no idea how!)) and I had continued using it as it seemed to be working fine, just difficult to locate when plugging in. A couple of days ago it stopped charging - the light on…
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LCD or Plasma?..what is the difference?!
Hi I'm going to upgrade my 40 inch LCD....looking for something around 55-60 inch...ideally wanted an LED but I'm priced out for ones that size.... ...I've always believed that LCD were 'better' than Plasma..but it's occured to me I have no idea why!...when I've looked in the shops the superior quality of the LED picture…
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Uses out of an old 3-in-1 printer
What can be done with an old 3-in-1 Epson printer? Is it the bin? Or could I be adventurous (which I am already) and fiddle with the internals/ get something useful out? Or even turn it into just a scanner? (Although I do have a scanner...) Any ideas welcome!
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Help - V+ recordings to computer
Hi all, I hope someone can help me. I have a Virgin V+ box and would like to transfer some of the recorded series to dvd. The book says I can connect to a dvd recorder, but I don't have one! So I thought I could connect to my computer (which does record to dvd), but I don't know how to do it - I don't have a scart at the…
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What on Earth have they done to my computer?!
I need help! (Please!) I had a microsoft update yesterday. I updated and restarted my computer. When I restarted I found all personalisations had been taken away. I used to have Vista as my personalisation and now its just Windows Classic. I tried to change this via the Control Panel but the Vista view is nowhere to be…
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Help!!! Virgin Tv in another room
Hi, Please can someone tell me what's the cheapest way to get Virgin TV in another room, ifI already have another box. Thanks in advance Nat
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Syncing (Windows) mobile with Outlook
My ageing HTC TyTn II/XDA Stellar has decided to stop syncing to Outlook on my desktop PC (through USB cable). I keep getting the error message "Synchronization could not be completed. If this condition persists, try deleting and then re-creating the device's sync relationships" When I tried this, it managed to get as far…
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help - stupid Word/ Autotext question
I am writing a long thesis and now have Vista to 'help' me. I used to use a brilliant facility in Word where you could save phrases you wrote often as 'Autotext'. You saved it with a code, so then you just typed the code + one of the F keys and up popped your phrase - saving a lot of typing. I have searched and searched…
