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Add / remove programs in Windows
I was doing some housekeeping recently, using the Add / Remove programs tool in Windows XP to get rid of some old software that I never use any more. It struck me that there are an awful lot of Microsoft Hotfix / Service Pack updates and such like listed there. I was wondering if it's safe to remove all but the most recent…
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Tech Advice Sought - Installation of SBS
I have acquired a server for a local charity I help out from time to time. The server ships with MS Server 2008 R2, but I need to install SBS onto it, are there any tips you can provide me with that I need to do prior to reintalling the OS? Thanks
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Trojan?
Hi I have been having trouble with my laptop for a few months now and have come to the conclusion that I have been infected with a backdoor trojan, I will try to paste a copy of hijack this report that I have just run and would appreciate input from knowledable people about w hat is going on with my pc.Logfile of Trend…
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Interference on phone handset
I am hoping that someone looking at this may be able to offer some advice on a problem that I have with my phone, which is that there seems to be interference somewhere. It is a phillips handset phone (rather than a wired phone - the one with the handsfree handset that you slot into the base when not using). When I make or…
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New PC laptop advice
I am looking for a latop purley for viewing the web and using some MS packages. I have a Macbook Pro which I am very happy with but I like to keep up to speed with Microsoft stuff at the same time, like Exel especially, I find the Mac version to be a pain in the !!!!! Looking for something light to have with me on the road…
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Broadband Unwitted Charges!
A neighbour told me that she had, some time ago, a large phone bill and neither her nor her husband had downloaded anything that they thought they would be charged for. How could this have happened?
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Stereo FM transmitter?
Hi all, I have bought a few cheap FM transmitters through ebay but not found one that my radio can actually pick-up in stereo (such that the 'ST' indicator shows in the radio display). This is even the case for products claiming to have stereo output. Has anyone managed to get one that works in stereo with their car radio?…
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Selling co.uk domains
Hi All I would like to sell some co.uk domain names I have registered, but am unsure as to where the best place to list them. Has anyone experience in selling co.uk domains and can offer some advice. Thank you
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Laptop battery life
I wonder if you can help? I have a Compaq Presario CQ61 and when I started it up earlier it says that the battery needs replacing. I bought it new about 12 months ago. Is it normal for a battery to last this short time? My daughters lap top is 3 years old (another model) but her battery is fine. Not sure if this is normal…
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Is this cheeky?
I upgraded with Orange at the weekend, I received the phone yesterday and it is faulty. Orange made me an appointment at the Genius Bar to get it checked out and I now have a note from the Genius Bar describing what the damage is, that I couldn't have caused the damage and that the only remedy is a new phone. Went into the…
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google picasa - back up problem
hi there i load my photos to my computer when i open picasa, it then imports my pictures in. i then do my edits and save the pictures, when i come to back my pictures on to cd , i go to tools backup pictures, select the desired folders. but when the burn to disk ( so i can view them with other through the dvd player) is…
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Am I being paranoid?
Or could Orange have provided me with a refurbished iPhone 3GS and pretended it was new? I upgraded at the weekend, phone arrived yesterday. I immediately started getting an error message along the lines of "this device is not optimised for iPhone" and I could only hear music through the headphones. I tried everything the…
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epsom SX525WD - connecting to network?
bought one of these but having problems getting it to accept our 128 bit encryption - ie it doesn't want to know unless it's 64 bit. Trying to do this wirelessly as we run a 4 pc LAN at home from various rooms. Any help appreciated.
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Help With Processors on Acer Laptop
My Acer laptop currently uses only 1 processor but I know it has 2 can anyone tell me how I can change this setting? I've heard it can be done but just don't know how !!
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flashing green ring on original xbox.
I have just dug out my old xbox (v.1) but it wont accept any discs, games, dvd's or cd's. When I close the disk tray it just opens again after a few seconds. I have tried to hold the tray shut but as soon as I let go it just opens. The green ring around the eject button is permanently flashing green. I have had for years…
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Sharing internet via Router, network & Network switch
Should it be easy to setup Internet Sharing via Router & a network via Network Switch ?? Router with ADSL internet is connected to 1 Pc & to rest of wired network which goes to Network Switch in another room, which then connects to 2 other Pc's downstairs. I have been trying to get it working. The 2 Pcs downstairs can see…
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Help Needed - getting a Dongle
I'm shortly to move house, and for an unspecified time I won't have broadband access while I wait to be connected to a new phone line etc. Am I right in thinking that I can access the internet with a dongle? If so, I need the very cheapest option - I have had a look around and most seem to be on a monthly amount contract -…
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Remove the keyboard on laptop?
A friend has spilled coffee in it. It's a Packard Bell Easynote MJ65. Any help will be gratefully received.
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Not being as smart as most tech folk would the Nokia 1800 be a good fone to send to s
Not being as smart as most tech folk would the Nokia 1800 be a good fone to send to someone in any country in europe as a present I really like my 1 as they Dont charge for voicemail ?
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Ie9
Just installed this and i don't like it,how do i uninstall as i can't find it in my programmes
