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Windows 7 activation
Hi all, I have a Macbook and I've installed Windows 7 via Parallels, only thing is I've bought the upgrade version of the OS and as such I can't activate it because Windows recognises I haven't had a previous version. Is there any way around this? I appreciate these things are done to protect Mircosoft from pirates, but I…
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Laptop suitable for gaming
It is my sons 18th birthday soon and he wants a laptop that would be suitable for gaming (and would also be taking it to uni with him for his degree work). The game he most wants to play is World of Warcraft and he has found this laptop - the Toshiba Satellite C660D-153: Processor type : AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor…
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Lost MS Word
I have lost Microsoft word, I cannot open various files/downloads. Is there a new free download anyone can recommend ... thanks
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What was the name? (SOLVED)
A bit of a long shot. A few weeks back one of the regulars posted a link, possibly for memory, it was a retailer new to me. I remember checking the link and thinking the prices looked good. However I never bookmarked the link, and can't remember the name, the only thing I can remember is that it began with K, along the…
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Could some convert this for me please?
would someone be kind enough to convert an area for me please, I've tried with no success. The area is 18ft 6" x 11ft 6", I need to know what the answer is in metre's squared. We are due to have our concrete standing for the car replaced with block paving, and the builders estimate shows 20m sq'd and I wondered if this was…
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Argos
I brought a digital camera for my daughter last april at the end, but its now not working, i have the box with the catalouge number on but no receipt will i be able to exchange it for another !
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A very strange problem
Hi comp guys more clued up than me. OK, very new HD , installed XP and it worked very well. Very keen on security so anti virus, anti malware and a robust firewall. No new hardware loaded. Started to get freeze ups. Had to soft reboot and all strange things started to happen. The windows load up screen came up and just…
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Windows Restore Virus - Can't get PC back to orginal state?
Had this virus today, manually removed it and have done AVG scan. But virus did something to my desktop, programmes etc. I know they're still there but don't know how to get them all back. For example I now have two icons on my desktop. If I go Start -> Alll Programmes it says [Empty]. Same going My Computer - C Drive -…
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Free VPN
Anyone know of a good free VPN ? I've seen a couple but they seem to be very slow speeds.
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Hard disk upgrade - assistance please
Hi I have a five year old Acer Asprire 1642WLMI laptop running XP. Problem is the 40gb Western Digital hard drive is nearly full. I am going to buy a 160gb upgrade disk and already have a USB caddy for the IDE drive. Happy with the operating system and everything on the laptop, so what I really want to do is copy…
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Want to upload a video to youtube need some tips.
Hi folks, I want to upload a video to youtube (George Harisson tribute song) Currently its in a wmv file size about 128mb. I take it that is much too big and needs to be converted to youtube file type. Suggestions as to free software to convert appreciated. Also what is the best way to tag or other things in youtube so…
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internet problems
I am trying to sort out my elderly neighours pc. he can connect to the intyernet and get his home page (bbc) but is unable to accsess any other sites. eg typing in anything in the search box and it just sits their searching for ever never getting an answer. this is with firefox, chrome and i.e. I have removed and re added…
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Ceiling Light Cabling?
Hi All, Just been into the loft to look at adding a couple of spots in addition to the existing light so that the ceiling light and spots come on at the same time using 1 switch. There are 3 sets of cable going into the existing light. 1 set is brown/brown/copper, the other 2 sets are blue/brown/copper Why would there be 3…
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Quick Facebook Query
Hi All, I want to completely remove the Education and work section on my Facebook profile, how is this done? Thanks
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What kind of satellite dish do I have?
Just moved into a new house with a satellite dish (never had one before). How can I tell if its capable of watching one programme while recording another at the same time (dual lnb?). Would like to spring for a freesat hdr, but not if I can't use much of the functionality.
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moving desktop PC , how to access wifi?
Firstly a warning, I am so non techie you may have to speak very slowly for me to understand! I currently have a Dell desktop downstairs but as I now have an office on the 1st floor I want my PC to go upstairs. I am currently using Virgin via the bT lines and have a Netgear wi fi router plugged into my PC and that sends a…
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Comodo firewall problems
Hi all I've just installed the free version of Comodo's firewall with Defense+. It's got AvastUI.exe running as "Partially Limited" in the Sandbox. I'm fairly certain (unless someone says otherwise) that this is part of my AV program (the path looks right) but I can't add it to trusted files as the option is greyed out.…
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Choice between 2 laptops-help!
Ive been hunting for a laptop for the last few weeks and have finally narrowed my search to 2 and am just looking for advice as to what might be better. Dell Inspiron N5010 http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=N00N5006&dgc=AF&cid=5212&lid=122756&acd=f0af27ff95e69df0b8939c14dba9b5c6…
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Bluetooth advice needed please
Hi, I bought a couple of bluetooth dongles from Ebay, I was expecting them to come with a cd but they didn't. Although looking back at the ad, it didn't say anything about a cd, the sellar had been asked a question earlier and said that cd and drivers were not necessary for basic file transfers. I want to be able to…
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PS3 orange light of death,fixed for 99p!!
I got the dreaded orange light of death on my playstation 3 which just means when you turn it on the red light goes from red to orange back to red.I had a look round the internet and found on youtube a video that shows you how to fix it! so i just had to buy some paste for 99p and take my PS3 apart(its out of warranty).i…
