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Help With XP
Please delete
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Windows 7 running really slow
Hi there. I have windows 7 (64) installed on my pc and for some reason is is running very slowly. It has been fine so far, but suddenly it seems to be running very slow. ie, before, on clicking the login icon on startup, it use to take about 3 seconds to log me in and i could click on the explorer icon and that would be…
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ITV player
Hi All hopefully I've placed this in the correct forum, please feel free to move it accordingly if incorrect? Can anyone advise, the best / easiest option to view a programme on ITV player with my television / or place onto a Sky + box? I seem to remember that I was able (a long time ago) to connect a laptop to the tv via…
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The cheapest Nintendo Wii Offers?
Does anyone know? thank you
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Problem with laptop and Wireless Internet
Hi I have finally bitten the bullet and set up a wireless router/modem (supplied by my ISP) Desktop PC is connected to the new wireless router/modem by a cable and is working fine, daughter's laptop now connects wirelessly, also working fine, Wii, connected wirelessly, working fine. My problem is another, older, laptop…
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Printer Inks 3rd party inks for Epson B40W
Hi, Does anyone have any experience using 3rd party inks from printerinksdotcom for the Epson B40W. The black cartridge seems to clog and I've tried cleaning it 10 times but no joy. I have now got an official Epson cartridge but still doesn't work. Any tips or experience with this? Thanks, Gary
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What Should I Look for in an Anti Virus Programme?
I need to buy one, and really have no idea what I should be looking for. I want something effective, but economical, for use on a single laptop. Any suggestions? Many thanks.
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Lightspeed/Gacela, can't uninstall.
Hi, it seems my first post for help was probably in the wrong section. This is my problem... I foolishly installed this software(Gacela) sometime ago, it was sent from lightspeed the survey website and collects data on your browsing etc, now very dubious about what it collects after a recent facebook hack. Noticed another…
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WARNING! Lexmark S... and PRO... printers
Lexmark recently released some new firmware for these printers - your printer driver is probably popping up messages recommending you upgrade. DON'T UPGRADE if you use, or think you ever may want to use, third party (not made by lexmark) cartridges The new firmware will detect that you have copy cartridges and your printer…
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Multi Region DVD Codes
I found a code on videohelp.com to unlock the regions on my Technika LCD19-208 TV/DVD player. I entered the code and now none of my dvds work, region 1 or 2. It just keeps saying "error disc" and "no disc". The TV and freeview part are fine though. Does anybody know what's happened? Or how to fix it? Thanks, Adam
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AHHH need help with back up
Hi all, My friends laptop died and i managed you use an Xp live cd to get in and make a complete back up of his hard drive, now im trying to copy the whole thing onto a new hard drive that has been installed bu i keep getting a message on every file saying i dont have permission, i know i can go in indiviually and take…
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need help/suggestions on laptops
my student daughter has decided she needs a laptop for college work (and i-tunes, and surfing, and playing games ...). would appreciate advice/suggestions on what would be the best to buy - value for money-wise of course - for what she's needing. thanks in advance. x
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safe music sharing sites
Evening all Not sure if this is the correct place to post this but what are the best and safest sites for downloading/sharing free music. I used to use Limewire or Frostwire but not really sure if they (or any) are safe but want to continue having upto date stuff on my phone and mp3. Thanks.
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choosing best laptop for budget of £1000
I am lucky enough to get a gift of choosing a laptop for up to £1000. If the techies on here can please help a little... My main two specs are weight and speed: * Weight must not be more than 1.5kg * Preferably an i5 or a minimum of i3. Would prefer Intel as have had bad experience with AMD before. Many thanks for your…
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Help....wireless or not?
In my flat just now i have virgin broadband and there wireless router (cable modem connects to tit and a lead from this to pc)so not only can i stream music etc to xbox but i can use the laptop in other rooms on the net. Im moving out and in with someone else to flat share who has sky broadband. They have the sky hub??in…
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Opening .docx with old Office prog
Anyone have any suggestions of how to open these .docx files we get on e-mail, we're only running Office 97 on the home computer and wondered if you know if there is a conversion program that will do it simply rather than sending it to someone to convert (open & save as .doc)
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hello everyone
my computer keeps loosing the internet i think its the router how do i check it plz thanks
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can't find IE9
Hi I have just installed Internet Explorer 9 onto my laptop and can't find it anywhere! It said it had been downloaded successfully....it restarted the computer...but seems to have vanished anyone any ideas where it's hiding? cheers
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Basic/Intermediate/Advanced skills in Excel & Word
Hi Folks What would you classify as Basic/Intermediate/Advanced skills in Excel & Word in Microsoft Office 2010. Thank You.
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Printer wont print
Hi, After various problems that I have sorted my printer still wont, print, I have un-installed i and then re-installed the software, it says its ready to print, the computer seems to think that it has printed as there is no backlog of print jobs waiting, I can scan and test pages from the printer direct print but that's…
