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Slow computer after running programs
Computer (windows XP, only 512 MB RAM) always runs much slower after virus checkers have run, the only way to solve the problem is to restart computer. Is this normal? Do programs fully disengage from memory once run or continue to clog up the memory?
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Firefox 4.0 - MSE Site - Tab Opening
After moving to firefox 4.0 and I have tried a completely fresh install (not just upgrade) I find that 1. If not logged into MSE site, click a link and it opens in same tab as expected 2. Logged into MSE, click a link and it keeps opening a new tab - even when submitting a comment - it opens a new tab (one containg the…
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What is using 300 watts all the time? -Mystery solved (see post #36)!
We've had a 'Wattson' electricity use monitor for a while and have had a baseline use of around 350-400 watts in our 2-bed semi (gas heating and cooking). Always assumed it is down to the mound of computer gear used for work (backup server on 24/7, battery backup, various routers) and thought no more of it. However a major…
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Is your Google account active????
Hi all, Just had this eMail: from service Team <gglteam25@gmail.com> to bcc XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX date 24 April 2011 06:44 subject Google Team mailed-by gmail.com Signed by gmail.com hide details 06:44 (4 hours ago) Is your Gmail Account Active. Yes/No. Is it genuine, should I reply? We have several Gmail addresses but does this…
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restoring back to factory settings??
hi i have an acer aspire 9300 cant remember if it came with disc but would like to erase everything back not sure how to do it, my other computor just let me click a button, but cant see it on this one. i have backed up all my files i need and am ready to go.. any help and assitance would be great x thanks jewls
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Problems with my laptop...possibly down to a problem with Vista updates?
Hello, I have been having problems with my laptop; it was working fine on friday afternoon but yesterday daytime it wouldnt load up at all! Anyways...my laptop wont load up the login page where I type my password. I get a screen (eventually after about 5 mins after switching on the laptop), saying 'configuring updates…
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Demonoid Invite
Does any PLEASE have a spare invite for demonoid I have been after 1 for like forever. I would be really gratefull. Thank You
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Facility Blocked on Facebook
I have been blocked from adding or accepting friends on Facebook, however I only have about 200 people on my profile and anybody I added I knew. Does anyone know if this blocking can be reversed or is there a way to tell when the facility has been unblocked? Thanks in advance.
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Microsoft Technician phone call
Hi, I had a call today from someone who knew my name, and that I ran genuine Microsoft software, but didnt know my OS. I was busy so didnt speak long to the persistant person. She kept saying she was a qualified microsoft technician. Any ideas what was going on?
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Microsoft update
I've just seen that i've "installed" this update Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 x86 (KB2446708) This has been installed 9 times so far. Every time i switch off it asks to install updates. Then it installs the above . Any one…
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Address for Navigo sat nav forum?
a few years ago i bought a cheap Navigo sat nav from ebuyer then used a forum i heard about here to change the software to Tom Tom. I dont have the link saved for the forum and cant remember the name, tried a search with no luck. Can anyone remember/know the name of this forum which made as a "homebrew" type forum to allow…
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Sick fed up of usb wireless adapters help. HELP
Evening people- Long story short- Bought a new laptop and set it up with an Edimax router a couple of months ago. Lappy works finw with it. Problem is my old faithful desktop does not like any of the wireless usb adapters i have tried. It will recognise router no problem and gives a good/excellent strength signal nearly…
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Restore photos from old backup
Hi peeps, I backed up files and folders from my Vista operating system to a caddy with a XP operating system on the harddrive - this was a few years ago. Can I restore from the old backup just the photos without obliterating any of my present photos etc, or is it possible to click open the backup in the XP harddrive and…
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Network windows 7 and xp
What I have is a desktop running xp, wired to a Canon printer, and having a wireless internet connection to a Belikn router. I also have a newer laptop running Windows 7. I have looked on line to try to set up a network, to share files, and to print wirelessly from the laptop. I really have got nowhere! I think that the IP…
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New Laptop riddled with everything...
My daughters 4 month old hp laptop is riddled with trojans, worms, virus, and although boots up is unusable, the error avgnt.exe basically stops anything happening, so i can't download malwarebytes etc or anything. I can't get very far with a safe mode boot up as it asks for a password, which i have no idea what it is.…
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40mb attachment
Hey I want to sent a pdf thats 40mb, I think hotmail only allows 25mb, I cant use a USB stick, is there anywhere I can send it?
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Help changing printer cartridges
I have an epson SX215 All in one printer. The ink is running out and now the LCD window says that the ink cartridges are not recognized. I want to change the cartridges but I cannot get the box holding the inks to move to the correct position. I thought you just pressed the scan and index at the same time but when I do…
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xbox 360 help needed
hi my son has just bought a headset for his xbox 36o. it is a 360 earforce x11 turtlebeach. he has a lg hd tv. we have tried to connect it up but he only has sound when is on chat he cannot hear the game through the head set. we have tried everything from connecting a mp3 player which he can hear. any help and advice would…
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Matt screen or glossy screen?
Hi, I want to get a new laptop & wanted to get a matt screen to help prevent glare but most new laptops seem to have glossy screens. Am I missing something or are the glossy screens better in other ways?
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Slow bb
My BB is so slow since I upgraded to sky+hd and had the sky phone connected? Has it got anything to do with it? Thanks
