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Network Password
Can someone please help me? My laptop running Vista Home Premium apears to have lost it's access password to get into my network. I can not remember what password I used as I think I used a random generated one. How dow I find out this password by looking on my desktop running XP pro I have another laptop on the system…
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Help finding a site
I wonder if anyone can help. Last year I was advised of a site that helped with finding out what programs were being used on computer start up and whether they could be removed in MSCONFIG. Pretty sure it was net squirrel or something like that....anybody ?
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Moving tracks from WMA to iTunes
My boss has ripped his CD collection (800 plus) using Windows Media. Now wants them in iTunes. But iTunes import says they are copy protected WMA's and can't convert to ACC iTunes error:- One or more of the songs being added are in the protected WMA format, including the song “01 Long Painting.wma”, and could not be…
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Help me buy a new laptop!
I [STRIKE]want[/STRIKE] need to buy a new laptop. I am currently using an old Medion, and it runs Windows Xp and Internet Explorer. The keys are coming off the keyboard and it's getting increasingly difficult to push them back on! I have no idea about what size of memory I have or anything like that. (To my shame I have an…
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My laptop caught fire. What can i do?
Hello all. Today, my laptop caught fire. I was lucky in that I normally turn it on and leave it start up whilst i go make a coffee or something. Today I sat with it and noticed a burning smell and saw a glow and then flames appearing from behind the Power switch. Thankfully I was able to put the fire out quickly and no…
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HDMI to VGA?
Hi all, I have a HP laptop with only a hdmi connector for video output. I want to connect the laptop to a VGA monitor, only to find HP don't sell the connector cable in the UK :( A guy at a well known computer supplies place suggested using a DisplayPort to VGA adapter, but is this compatible? My knowledge and use on…
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Bullgaurd firewall has locked computer
My Husband has installed Bullgaurd firewall on his pc and it has completely locked his computer. We have tried to uninstall it, but cannot even access the contril panel. Nothing will open at all. Any help would be appreciated, as we don't know how to fix this.
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Serious Error has occured on Compaq Computer - Help needed
Hi Guys I don't if you can help but on a regularly basis this message will appear on my screen "This computer has recovered from a serious error" when I look at the error this is what is says: C:/DOCUME~1/COMPAQ~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/WER0917.dir00/mini081610.01.dmp and C:/DOCUME~1/COMPAQ~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/WER0917.dir00/sysdata.xml…
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Lecture mate 2010
Anyone know any site that gives cashback that can supply this product? It first appears on their website as £29.99 but when you click through for 'put in basket' it jumps up to £39.99. Thanks.:j
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Win tickets to Intel Developer Forum in San Fran
You can win a trip for two to the IDF 2010 in San Francisco (flights and hotel included). Attendees at IDF will hear firsthand on the latest Intel technology announcements at the visionary IDF Keynotes, participate in demonstrations of the latest technology in the Technology Showcase, as well as attending Industry Insights…
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FanBox, Mini Youtube video
Morning All I need help I have received an emaill inviting me to view a Mini Youtube video [ it's not junk email, it's from an old friend] When I click on the link it takes me to Fanbox and then asks for my mobile no, to subscribe and access their services. I have checked the Ts & Cs and can't find the costs anyhwere. Is…
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Game trade in prices
I'm considering buying a PSP 3000 from game, I've got some wii games which I was going to trade in, however I can't find anything on their website which gives me an idea of what I'm likely to get for the games I've got. If anyone could give me a rough idea it would be greatly appreciated: * Mario Kart * Mario Party 8 *…
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New PC frozen afer update restart....help!!
Hi, Got my new pc last Thursday, an acer asx3300. This morning it wanted to restart to install updates, so I allowed it. Now it's freezing on the window welcome screen or if I manage to get past that, it freezes when I click on the internet explorer icon!! I have had to turn the thing off at the wall to close it down.…
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Are there any safe TV sites
Absolutely useless with technology and terrified of infecting my lap top again. Are there any free SAFE sites that we can watch tv shows on- not downloads, just literally turn on and watch without pop ups etc?
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Ubuntu upgrade ruined my netbook-Help
Hi all, total newbie to ububtu which I have been using with dual boot on my netbook. All has been well until I went through the upgrade process from 9.10 to 10.04. After going through the process the netbook restarted went past the splash screen and displayed the message error: no such…
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Visual Basic Help
I'm trying to write a simple macro to open 265 reports in turn, format them and save them to a different location. I've used something someone else has 'written' (I'm guessing recorded) which uses the following format: Workbooks.OpenText Filename:="H:\Reports\xxxxxxOS.TXT", Origin:=932 _ , StartRow:=1,…
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help with commodore 64 basic.....
I am a betting man and love doing tote jackpot bets etc and am wishing to use my C64 emulator to build a programe that will take the horses I choose for each leg and sort them into lucky 64's can anyone give me some help on how to do this? betting online means I can not perm them as could in betting shops and short of…
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Dell Inspiron 1501 not charging
I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 and have replaced both battery and charging lead since I have had it. It is about 4 years old. For some time it has only worked with the lead plugged in and does not charge. However it will no longer charge and wont even work with the lead plugged in. The green light is on on the adaptor part.…
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DSCA.exe?
Hello nice techie peeps I have a problem where very time I start my computer, I've been getting a windows box pop up with something like the following message: 'DSCA has stopped working, windows will shut this down..........?' Any ideas to why this is happening? Do I need to do a malwarebytes and HJT log? Any help…
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Using cable connection as an aerial for DAB / Freeview? - Possible
Hi - basically as the title says. Is it possible to use an unused cable - Virgin - connection as an aerial for a DAB radio or freeview telly? Will it work the same as a standard aerial? I am NOT interested in using the connection for anything dodgy - we have Virgin friends and family in 2 rooms with V+ in the lounge. Just…
