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Laptop restore
Because of my laptop (Toshiba/Vista) not working properly I decided to do a factory restore using the recovery disks. I get the following message however - (WARNING) C:\WIMD088.tmp (Uncompress File :<seq.90-> file corrupted in block at offset 0190F449) It then retrys a few times with the same message nad finally [Error:…
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Can I tell my computer to turn itself off?
Hi Everyone, I need to leave my computer running sometimes when I go to work. I would like to know if there is a way to set it to turn itself off at say, 11am? I bought a timer plug thinking that would work (battery only last about 10mins now!) but that just stays on even though its meant to cut out! Any ideas?
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Tech guys
Has anybody has dealings with these people? I am having an absolute nightmare trying to get my computer repaired under an extended warranty that I pay monthly. I first reported it on 18th November 2010 it was finally collected for repair on 2nd December 2010 and I am still waiting. It will be due for like for like…
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A new Canon to print DVD
Thought I might treat myself to a new printer, Had a couple of Canons , happy with them . But which of the newer models can print on dvd .
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Which freesat box.
Hi. I currently have a hd ready tv in one room and an older flat screen tv in an adjoining room. I have a Sky sd freesat box on the new tele, freesat because we can't get Freeview at present. I have a magic eye which is fitted to the sd box by a scart and the other part of the eye fitted to the other tele, again with a…
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Need help finding user manual
I've just bagged a Clarity 7 pad electronic drum machine for a third of the price, 2nd hand of course, but unfortunately the family didn't keep the instructions. Tried just keying in "clarity 7 pad electronic drum machine instructions" but a few dodgy looking sites. Can anyone suggest anything safer. I will try phoning the…
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Sandisk SD card for DSLR, does 'class' matter?
Hi, I have just received what I thought would be a Class 10 Extreme SD card for a DSLR. http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3439747/Sandisk-Extreme-SDHC-4GB-Memory-Card-Class-10/Product.html?searchstring=sandisk+extreme&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&urlrefer=search The card I have received says class 6…
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Problem with microphone
I've downloaded Karafun karaoke and it seems to be working fine. I've connected my microphone into the (pink) microphone socket on the side of my laptop, but its not working. I've been into the audio settings for my PC and it says it is working. There is a little test bar in the "details" and when I talk, the bar moves up…
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Is Skype Working?
Hi, Wednesday December 22nd. 5pm. I've been trying to connect to skype for over an hour with no luck. I've rebooted, reset my router, and even downgraded the software version which changed recently. Still no luck. Internet is working fine for everything else. Is Skype working for anybody else right now? Thanks
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mini hifi incorporating facility for 4 speakers and switching device
Can I have some advice. I want to change my hifi and buy a mini which incorporates the facility to run four speakers and has an internal switching device. At present I run four speakers but have an external box from which I can switch the speakers to run from one room or both rooms. Thanks.
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XP or Windows 7
I am looking at the Samsung N130 and notice that it is available with XP or W7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one? Both have 1GB memory. Fortfyoot
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LCD TV Aspect Ratio
Hi I'm looking for a low cost full HD TV for a bedroom and came across this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/247101 All looks fine but I noticed it has a 16:10 aspect ratio rather than the normal 16:9 ratio for a widescreen TV. Can someone tell me how this will afferct viewing of programs transmitted in 16:9. The TV will…
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Blackberry and Macs
Hi Guys, Could really do with some advice. I've tried the Blackberry support forums and Crackberry but noones replied. I bought a Curve 3G a couple of days ago, I went to install the Desktop Manager from the CD which went fine. I powered up the Desktop Manager, it recognised my phone and I was able to do a backup. I then…
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Free software to share mp3 files with choir
I'm a member of a local choir and I'd like to set up some sort of online storage that all choir members could have access to. I intend to upload mp3 files of all the choral parts and the singers can download the files they need. Is there anything that's free and fairly simple to use? We don't need any extra security, we…
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The font size in these forums has suddenly changed - can it be adjusted?
For no reason that I can see, the messages in these forums are suddenly being displayed in a much larger font than usual. This is the only area that seems to be affected - all my other regualsr sites are unchanged. Is there a way of getting things here back to normal? The display in the headers, including for example the…
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problems launching IE
When I go to launch IE, I get the message "tab recovered" followed by "IE has encountered a problem and needs to close" and it goes on in a circle until I shut it all down. No pages are opened apart from a web error message. It has been fine for a few years until yesterday. Any ideas whats causing this and the solution?…
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New Desktop - Possible purchase
Considering updating my aged Dell desktop (about 5 years old think it's a pentium 4) which I've tried to "speed up" but I still find quite frustrating. Looking at this http://www.dinopc.co.uk/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=959&idcategory=95 which seems to tick most of the boxes. I'm not a gamer but I do do some video…
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Talktalk to offer fibre optic?
Hi, I undestand that talktalk is tto offer fibre optic boost to its customers (who can get it) early in 2011. 1 Just wondering why does an engineer need to visit your home to install this, and if this is likely to change in the future? 2 What would you conisder is a fair extras charge to pair for the fibre optic service £5…
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Microsoft security essentials
Has anyone come across, or does anyone use "Microsoft security essentials"? I have just installed it, and I seem to have lost Windows Defender as a result. I am a trifle worried by this, as I cannot monitor the security as I would wish. Andy
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Backup your files (unlimited storage) £9.95
* SafeSync keeps ALL of your data files backed up, synchronized, and safe in the Internet Cloud * Plus, you can easily access and share your files remotely anytime via the Internet * Unlimited online backup * Unlimited remote access * Fully secure site * Program runs in the background monitors any changes. * It creates a…
