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Security/antivirus for Netbook ?
I have just bought a packard bell netbook from pc world 1gb memory & 250gb storage with atom 550 processor. The salesman was trying to sell us "Trend" security pack as he told us that there is no specific free ones for netbooks. He said the normal freebies are too big for netbooks and will slow it down. I currently use…
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Why Can`t I View Foreign Blogs?
There were a few OS blogs I followed, but lately I have been getting this message below when trying to view them...please does anyone know why, or how I can stop this happening? I use Windows XP. ETA eek, sorry it`s so big, if anyone can adjust it, thanks in advance! Also, meant to add it`s only blog from abroad that are…
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Transparent Black Text
I am running Ubuntu, and my Firefox and Chrome browser both have the black text as transparent and show the desktop or windows below it. Also videos in YouTube look awful with black areas in the video as see through also. I think it started when I downloaded an update to Flash, but not certain. Does anyone know what could…
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sent messages on this site
afternoon all I've noticed when I send people PM's on this site they don't appear in my "sent items" folder am I doing something wrong or is that folder broken?
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Starting a website
Hi all I am starting my own business in the next few months, and am looking to get a website up and running. The domain I require is available but apart from that I am unsure about what to look for when registering the site? I don't require payment facilities on teh site just more of a contact us page and a description of…
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Wireless Mouse
I bought a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set 700 version 2. The keyboard has installed okay, but the mouse seems to be missing a driver. The error message says: "Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. The driver installation file for the device is…
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Windows XP - Needing to block Downloads
I wonder if anyne has the answer please. Google searches appear to suggest no solution. Trying to stop DS being able to download any programmes on the desktop Windows XP. It has no parental controls so cannot find a way. I use K9 for filtering which websites are accessible which seems to be very good for that side of…
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Can we update Media Accelerator
I have a Samsung Netbook N210, which I connected to my Sony Bravia. As there seems to be a problem with video display, I was given suggestion that it may the media accelerator not coping with the systyem. Is there any way to update ''Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (Intel® GMA 3150)'' OR Is there any simple solution…
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computer repair rip off
I had my parents apple laptop repaired at a non-apple repairer in london. The laptop was subsequently returned to my parents who are not very computer savvy. I have had a chance to look at the computer again today 5 months after the repair, and the repair shop appears to have swapped the processor for a slower one (1.42…
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New, Cheap compact camera advice
Hi all, Looking for a bit of help choosing a new camera Currently I have a Traveller DC-XZ6 from aldi, and its around 4 year old, but both the batteries that came with it are now totally shot and I know I could buy replacement batteries, but I'm pretty sure I could get a comparable speced, less bulky camera for not all…
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Dishwasher Advice
Hi I have just bought a Dishwasher. I don't understand about turning the water tap off. It says in the booklet that it recommends you turn the water tap off when it has finished a cycle and when not in use but then if I did that I wouldn't be able to use the washing machine or taps will I? I know it may be a stupid…
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I need to upload a passport photo for uploading
I need to fill in an application form online which requires me to attach a passport photo which I have in my hands already taken from a photobooth, this needs to be the exact size to upload Question is what is the best way, scanning maybe or .?..... Any help is appreciated
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orange email
hi,any body having problems logging in to orange email thanx
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Instant movie making software?
Hi all, I have used muvee auto producer and muvee reveal in the past to make more or less instant short movies of my pics and videos without having to spend hours on editing them. Just wondering if anyone knows of any similar programs or even a fully fledged editing programe that that has a similar feature to allow you to…
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gbbo thread starter
Went on the gbbo site to start a web page - ( have read good and bad reviews but I only want a simple site not taking money or orders just to advertise what I do) All names I put in have a cross by them ( even gobbly gook ones) - but they are available to buy on for example nominate. I thought you got the name/hosting/site…
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£500 gaming PC
I know nothing about gaming requirements. :) I've been asked to help spec a gaming type PC, he self built his current machine about 5 years back. Obviously things have moved on and he's finding he can't play modern games, but doesn't know where to start regarding a new pc. It will be used for 'strategy' type games,…
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Can't log on to my user profile.
Hi! I'm can't log on to my user profile on the Home PC. I am the adminstrator. I've got work on there which was due in on Friday:eek::eek: It just says The User Profile Service failed the logon. User Profile cannot be loaded. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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Rootkit.HiddenValue@0
Comodo has found a rootkit infection on my pc but cannot remove or quarantine it. I have run malwarebytes and hijack this . results enclosed. i have a feeling that it came with a duplicated email but i'm not sure. i was running Avira free antivirus and windows firewall. thanking you in anticipation Malwarebytes'…
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Sony Bravia video playback problem
I connected my Netbook to the Sony Bravia NX500 series TV and was trying to play video file. But unfortunately the video doesn't play smooth, it jerks. Not sure I have to do any different setting. I searched at the Sony website, but no useful solution. Anyone had similar problem? Please help
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help needed! getting data from old laptop hdd
hi there any help would be helpful, i have took an hdd out of an old laptop an want to access the data on it , i have put this in to a 2.5 usb hard drive enclosure and pluged it into my netbook which uns on windows xp so it says it would recognize this automatically but when i go into START, MY COMPUTER , then click on…
