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Blue Screen twice in the past week
Hi guys, I wonder if one of you could take a look at my log and help me. This was fifth time lucky trying to get the log as I couldnt access the hosts file at first. All my drivers and virus databases are up to date, and I have gone through the speed up your pc thread and followed all the steps on there. I am not very…
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BBC Podcast
I downloaded 2 Programmes with my Archos plugged into my computer, thinking this would install onto the MP3. Obviously I was wrong but now I do not know where the downloads are. As you can see, I am not very technical!!!!!!
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Laptop screen goes blank - Help
I have a Compaq Presario V6000 running windows XP. Had it since mid 2006 and use it approx 3-4 hours daily. For no reason the screen would go blank. Happens approx once or twice a week since 3 weeks ago. Was watching a movie today when the screen went blank and no sound came out. The power light was still on and the…
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Can you retreive data from a HD of an old laptop?
If my laptop dies and cannot boot up etc how can i retreive data from my harddrive? I plan to back up any important data from my laptop but in case something happens it would be nice to know the answer to the above question. My laptop runs windows XP. Have a Windows 7 laptop handy. My guess is to open up the old laptop,…
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Windows 7 SP1 Update
I recently bought a new PC and it will not allow SP1 update to install . I have followed all the prompts arising from the error code and Googled for a solution. None of these has sorted it. Can you provide any help please.
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Harddrive backup, XP and windows 7
My laptop has been playing up recently. It is running windows XP. Have another laptop which is running Windows 7. I have some important data on the old laptop which i can copy onto a CD. Is it worth doing a backup? If so will it work on windows 7 or only on xp machine?
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What is the lifespan of a laptop?
Had my laptop since mid 2006. It is used daily for approx 4 hours. It is a compaq model. Was wondering what is a typical lifespan of a laptop. How often do you replace yours?
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Windows will not boot but no error message since lid slammed
Hi I would appreciate some assistance. My laptop - Toshiba Satellite A300D15B - won't boot up Windows 7 but displays no error messages. THE LID WAS SLAMMED VERY HARD and since that event we have had this problem. If I can't sort it out myself with help and assistance, I would like at least some idea of what the problem…
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DVI to VGA
thanks to some help from several people on here I've just got a new graphics card see here but the only problem is my crappy old monitor only has VGA connectors... would i be right in thinking i need a DVI Male to VGA Female converter like this one to connect the two? edit, actually i'd like to pick one up from Maplins…
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Why does the internet work better in the USA
I am using my laptop whilst touring the USA and I find the pages load lke lightning compared with my TalkTalk broadband back in the UK which on a speed test measures 7.4 down and .48 up. It takes so long to load some pages in the UK I have a chess game running to pass the time. I have changed routers and double checked all…
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Excel help with drag down?
I have an excel spreadsheet to calculate my gas and electricity consumption and costs. I enter the date in column A and the meter reading in column B. Columns C, D, E, F and G show me how much I have used, the daily average and the cost, along with some other workings to make it work. If I enter the date and meter reading…
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5th Generation ipod faulty
Hello all I have a 5th generation 80Gb ipod video which I bought off a friend who never used it. It was in perfect condition until the summer when I took it to France. Since I came home, there is no sound from either the headphones socket or when connected to a dock. Some googling has shown up that this is a known fault…
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Removing Desktop Hard Drive to View Files
My desktop has finally broken down, it's running Vista and can't boot past the blue screen. Doing some self diagnostics it seems the boot volume is damaged/ missing/ corrupt. Had something similar on my laptop, that was damaged hard drive, so I replaced it, bought a dock type thing, put the old hard drive in and it…
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processor or memory what to choose
Hi can anyone advise which would be better a P6200 with 6gb and 500HDD or a I5 processor with 3gb and 320HDD many thanks
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Freeview box.......any good ?
Our region went over to digital a couple of months ago which didn't cause any probs except for the bedroom which had an anologue. I've been looking for an el cheapo set top box for a while but only came across ones with a hard drive in, (already have 2 downstairs). Just came across this in Aldi on Thursday.…
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Finger pad on netbook HELP
Help, Since having my netbook I have been able to double tap on the finger pad to get internet links to work etc. However I have just switched on today and it will only allow me to get links to work by clicking on the button that runs along the bottom of the finger pad. What has happened??? How can I fix this??? Thanks all
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NO reverse lights on my car :((
Hi, I have just realised that my reverse lights (on my Renault Scenic 2002) do not work for some reason. I have checked the fuse and its fine and also the bulbs are fine too (checked and tried different ones). All other lights work fine - just neither reverse light. Any thoughts anyone? Thank you
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Linking everything together - Network
Hi folks I have a home network up, running, secured, etc., fine, both wired and wi-fi, however, I am now getting adventurous and want to be able to link things together and control things from my laptop. Current equipment Desktop with Wired & wi-fi abiity - used wired Laptop the same - used wirelessly Printer - all in one…
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Which HI fi help please
Hi i have listed two as it is for our sons room but not sure what to get here two i have choose to start with. ( Cd , cassette and radio if poss) He is 16 if that helps and has NO i pod thingy just a Nokia. Head phones help too please:) Thank you
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New laptop / desktop components released in 2012
What tech are people looking forward to next year for their new or upgrade laptop / desktops? The following are all released in 2012 and are on my wish list: Ivy Bridge CPU DDR4 SDRAM Windows 8 Nvidia's Kepler GPU Updated: SSD USB 3.0
