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Laptop keeps inserting a 'q' when pressing left cursor (and other strange things)
I've got an Acer Aspire laptop and I've recently taken it apart to look at the left "mouse" button that is next to the touchpad due to contact bouncing which causes single clicks to be interpreted as double clicks. Having got it back together, it works fine except for that it keeps doing some strange things. I've just…
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trying to print two of the same page on one page
I have a word document which is 1 page and I'm trying to print 2 copies on one A4 page and I cannot figure out the settings at all. The printer is a Canon MP560 and it's Office 2010 I'm using. Is it possible to do what I'm trying?
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Is this wireless dongle OK, please
It now looks like I will have to try a wireless Dongle can someone tell me if this is OK for my Laptop with XP home. http://www.maplin.co.uk/edimax-n300-wireless-usb-adaptor-531359 Thanking you Drinda.
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User profile service failed login
I'm unable to access my own user profile on my laptop (currently using the guest login) as the following message comes up when I key my password in: "The user profile service failed to login. User profie cannot be loaded". It was fine yesterday, but I have no idea how to restore the profile, or why it happened in the first…
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Key on laptop not working
Hi I am trying to write an assignment for a course and the 'A' key on my laptop keyboard is not working...well most the time. I can press it about 10 times and i might get one 'A'. (I am using a plug in keyboard before anyone comments). I need to ba able to take my laptop around without the sep keyboard. Is it possible to…
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MOI movies from Panasonic SDR H40
Hello I have managed to transfer the video clips onto my pc. I can watch each clip but just double clicking them but I cannot get them to play as one continous movie, only short clips. I tried importing into Windows Movie Maker but it does not support MOI file extension. Each clips seems to have an MPEG and an MOI file.…
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Macbook Pro has lost network drive
I've had a hard drive attached to my home network for a while. However, for some reason (and I don't know what I've done), the drive is no longer visible on my macbook pro. My brother's windows laptop still recognises it as does my windows PC. I've tried re-starting both the macbook and the network (as well as the hard…
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Can't access site - everyone else can?
I've been trying to get on https://www.zooplus.co.uk for days now, keep getting 'request timed out'. I've tried on my desktop, netbook, HTPC and phone, all the same. Yes everyone else seems to be able to access the site just fine. Anyone got any idea's what's wrong? Thanks
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Chrome being Unresponsive
Hi Recently my Chrome browser is getting unresponsive messages when browsing and giving me the option to either wait or kill the pages. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it but still having the same problem. I regularly run anti-virus and malware software so i'm pretty sure my PC is not infected. My PC also is not slow…
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Putting an X in the box
I'm filling in a form in word and I need to put Xs into boxes - how do I do this please?
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Digi camera recommnedations
I'm after a new digi camera to take away with me for birth for the next kid,hol's etc Generally like Sony and Samsung and also the Canon IXUS range... I'd rather not spend more than £100(can go a bit over if needed!) if poss and would like somehting that can take pics in all lights, a reasonable zoom and also can take…
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Netbook replacement parts
I am using Netbook MSI Wind U135 DX.I just noticed my son has lost at least 4 screws (bottom) while playing.As a result the Netbook is about to split into two. Can I buy these little screws from somewhere?
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Just had TALK TALK OPAL business line put in...also have virgin-can I use both??!
Hey guys, Sorry to be thick & thank you for the excellent advice given on here to me so far! Ok....I work from home & my company has just installed a new phone line & a router for TALK TALK OPAL business customers. I already have virgin media. This is going to sound really really thick of me (sorry in advance) but can I…
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PC Memory full yet hardly use it !!
I have an Asus PC which has been excellent but recently I have received messages that the memory is full. I have two hard drives - C is 40gb and D is 180gb and my OS is Vista Home premium. I clear my internet files on a weekly basis and anything of note goes on our 500gb back up drive, so can anyone tell me why the C…
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Wondershare LiveBoot 2012 Free At The Moment
Not sure how long the free version will be available, fill in the form to get an e-mail with license key and download link. It is a 300MB plus download. I just put the product name in comments From the blurb: Boot up any desktop or laptop when you cannot enter Windows, your computer crashes, or you want to work under boot…
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Calender App for iPod or Android?
Hey everyone. Does anyone know of any apps for either Apple or Android that colour co-ordonate events? I want to keep a calender of when money comes into my accounts and when money goes out/bills go out but colour co-ordination helps me to manage things better. It doesn't have to be a calender. It can be a money managing…
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Usb sound dongle!
Hi Folks Sister recently purchased a laptop and the sound isnt great on it,could anyone recommend a usb sound card dongle? Many Thanks
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Not so much a techie problem but a problem non the less!
Hi All, This forum answers most questions and I live in hope... My OM is trying to sell his car privately as it is insurance band 17 and the cost is going through the roof... Anyway, he has had no luck so he is going to take it to the local car auction where he'll get bottom price for it... Well, it has half a tank of…
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skype link to facebook
My skype has hooked itself to facebook chat which at times is useful, but I want to switch it off from time to time and don't see how it is possible. If I go on facebook and go offline then close the web page within 5 mins it connects itself again to the chat. how do i stop it?
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Surround sound units
Hi all I have a Panasonic surround sound system, but the DVD drive in the main unit sounds as if it's about to break. It won't stay closed and I think it's the laser unit at fault. So I'm looking at replacing the system as one of the options if it's quite expensive to have the DVD drive fixed/replaced but can't find…
